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The students have continued their work with fractions and decimals. We have started to see how we can add decimals together and our regrouping strategies stay fairly consistent. The big ideas that Grade 4s need to remember is: -each whole number (1) is broken down into 10 equal pieces (tenths) -each tenth is then broken down into 10 equal pieces (hundredths) -you need ten hundredths to make 1 tenth -10 tenths makes 1 whole (1) Students need to continue to practice their addition with decimals using these links: http://www.math-play.com/baseball-math-adding-decimals/adding-decimals-game.html http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/decimals/matchingDecimalsAdd.htm Students can continue to practice building and comparing fractions with this link: https://www.mathplayground.com/fractions_compare.html As we explore all of our math concepts, students are still finding their mental math skills are still not as quick or accurate as they want. This is a process that needs continual practice. Here are some great games to help build mental math fluency. mental math skills: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/mental-maths In science students are continue to learn about objects that move. They finished their balloon powered rockets and reflected on the forces at work with them. As part of our unit for things that move, students really need a strong understanding of how to compare two different vehicles. Use the two images to create a contrast of similarities and differences between these machines. Think about purpose size, power, materials, forces, environment etc. How many similarities and differences can you brainstorm?
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AuthorHello, My name is Mr. Baker and this is my third year at NCS teaching Math and Science. Please visit my blog regularly for updates on what is being done in the class as well as for extra support with your learning. Archives
June 2019
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