Math quiz on Friday, November 29

On Friday, the students will be writing a math quiz on addition.  With their weekly math homework coming home Wednesday evening, I will also be sending a page with a word problem on it which I have answered.  It will show you and remind them what my expectations are for answering these types of word problems.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  Here is a picture of the word problem, too.

What's happening in Room 312?

Here's what's happening in our classroom in Literacy, Math, and Science.

1. Literacy:  

     a)  Reading:  envisioning/predicting (what and why); continuing practising to check for comprehension; re-telling; word attack skills
     b)  Writing:  beginning new unit which will end in the composition of a personal narrative story

2. Math: **please fill out and return the "What year were you born?" sheet

We are beginning a new Fosnot unit called Ages and Timelines which will complement our work on Addition and Subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers

a) Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, using a variety of mental strategies

b) Add and subtract three-digit numbers, using concrete materials, student-generated algorithms, and standard algorithms

c) Use estimation when solving problems involving addition and subtraction, to help judge the reasonableness of a solution (from curriculum document)

3. Science:  We are continuing our investigations regarding Forces Causing Movement - this week                           the focus is on Gravity.


HOMEWORK:  
1. 20 minutes of reading every night at home, and writing it in the Reading Logs
3. Math homework will come home on Wednesdays and will be due on Fridays.
4. Occasionally, other homework may be sent home either because your child needs some extra practice or your child didn't complete it in class. 

GRADE 3 GIFTED TESTING: 
The class completed the first phase of the Grade 3 gifted testing last week.  A letter will be sent home,  at a later date, if your child will be continuing with the next phase.  

What's Happening in Room 312!

It was so nice to see everyone this past week.  Thank you for coming in to the school!

Here's what's happening in our classroom in Literacy, Math, and Science...as well as some upcoming events. 

1. Literacy:  

     a)  Reading:  envisioning/predicting (what and why); continuing practising to check for comprehension; re-telling; word attack skills

     b) Writing:  writing proper paragraphs using a "hamburger model"

2. Math: Addition and Subtraction of 2 and 3 digit numbers

a) Solve problems involving the addition and subtraction of two-digit numbers, using a variety of mental strategies

b) Add and subtract three-digit numbers, using concrete materials, student-generated algorithms, and standard algorithms

c) Use estimation when solving problems involving addition and subtraction, to help judge the reasonableness of a solution

3. Science:  Continuing our investigations regarding Forces Causing Movement


HOMEWORK:  
1. Please return a signed copy of the progress report and the envelope as we re-use them throughout the year.
2.  20 minutes of reading every night at home, and writing it in the Reading Logs
3. Math homework will come home on Wednesdays and will be due on Fridays.
4. Occasionally, other homework may be sent home either because your child needs some extra practice or your child didn't complete it in class. 

SWIMMING: 
Our last Swim to Survive session will be this week, on Friday morning.


GRADE 3 GIFTED TESTING: 
The class will be completing the first phase of the Grade 3 gifted testing this week.  A letter will be sent home at a later date, if your child will be continuing with the next phase.