MATH:
Students have be learning to add and subtract using various strategies. They already have a strong foundation from Grade 2 and hence I was able to jump right in to using the place value strategy and use of the number line. They already know the column method. They can use any method that works best for them to solve problems but their Math standards require them to know various strategies.
Here are the strategies taught
- Adding by Place Value – This method is where students calculate the partial sums, working with one place value at a time. In this strategy, it does not matter which place value students begin with. They can choose to start with the largest place value or the smallest place value. Some students prefer to add by place value method which allows them to write their work horizontally. Below is an example of how to solve a 3 digit addition problem using adding by place value:
Add one place-value at a time.
Write each partial sum next to the problem.
Then add all the partial sums to find the final sum.
Example: 825 + 243 = ________
Add the hundreds: 800 + 200 = 1,000
Add the tens: 30 + 40 = 70
Add the ones: 5 + 3 = 8
Add the partial sums: 1,000 + 70 + 8 = 1, 078
Use of a number line:
SCIENCE:
Students started learning about physical and behavioral adaptations. See link for extra practice
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/services/search-results?query=adaptations
HOMEWORK due on Thursday 21 Nov. 2019
Science Fusion pages 124-125 and some students have to complete table with adaptations that we started in class. They are to use their Science Fusion workbook to do this.
REMINDERS:
Please sign up for parent conferences on Thursday 21 Nov. and Friday 22 Nov.
There will be half day on Thursday and no school on Friday in order to accommodate these Parent conferences.