Friday, December 20, 2019
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Science Research Topic
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Friday, November 22, 2019
Monday, November 18, 2019
Friday, November 15, 2019
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY!
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This month's pick...
The Astounding Broccoli Boy
By Frank Cottrell Boyce
or scan the QR code below!
If you like
The Astounding Broccoli Boy
The Astounding Broccoli Boy
check out other books by Frank Cottrell Boyce...
Happy Reading!
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
X Fractions with Scaling (and Pudding)
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This week in math we are learning how to predict the outcome of a multiplication problem by looking at the factors. When fractions are involved it's easy to decide if the product will be greater than or less than the original number.
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Before moving on, let's watch a silly movie about the different types of fractions...
rude, polite, and confused.
(or something like that)
Anywhooooo...
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Code: LZ3401
Make sure you add this week's notes to your notebook.
You can find the printable in your email inbox!
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What about Oreo cookies?
Would you rather have 4 Oreos or 4 x 1/4 Oreos?
(milk included)
Mmmmm... Orrrreeeeeeos...
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
Monday, October 21, 2019
Fractions with Ferdinand... and Pizza
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Before we get started, there's one thing we need to remember...
A fraction is really just a division problem.
Drew remembers that a fraction is a division problem with this nifty tip...
Keep this tip in your mind as we move on to fraction word problems (it will come in handy).
Before you continue...
If you need a refresher on how to multiply fractions, click here.
For a review on what it means to take "a fraction of a whole," click here.
Moving on...
When you read word problems you have to visualize the story and answer the question. Sometimes it helps to draw pictures too.
Here are a couple of word problems. Both are asking you to find the fraction of a whole.
Can you solve these fraction word problems? Remember, we are taking a fraction of a whole.
(of = x)
Here are a few more resources to help you with this week's concept:
Monday, October 14, 2019
Simply Simplifying Fractions
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Today we met in Class Connect for a little simplifying fractions practice.
Here is another helpful video from Math Antics.
We discovered that we can reduce fractions to make them easier to deal with.
Simplifying them doesn't change the value.
No matter how you slice them, all of the pizzas below are equivalent (and delicious).
Here is another helpful video from Math Antics.
This one explains how to simplify fractions.
If you need more help,
For a fun Simplifying Fractions game,
try Soccer Math.
I hope you find this helpful!
Friday, October 11, 2019
FIRST CHAPTER FRIDAY!
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This week's novel is The Terrible Two
by...
It is one of my favorite books because it made me laugh out loud.
Literally.
In the dentist office waiting room.
The chapters are short with lots of funny illustrations.
Click below to listen to Mrs. Sol read Chapters 1-4!
If you like it, there are also other TERRIBLE books in the series...
Happy Reading!
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