January 28, 2012

In math we are working on area, perimeter, and volume. Students need to be able to use both the Metric and English Systems of linear  measurement.

A review of using the planner went on this week in class, and students practiced  how to use resource pages in the planner to help complete work and study.  Most measurement units are on page five of the planner. It is expected that students can compare units of length, and choose the most practical unit for the situation.  For instance you would use inches to measure the length of caterpillar, feet to measure the length of a room, and yards to measure a football field.  Parents can help students with units for length, liquid , and weight by comparing sizes and quantities. Converting from one unit to another is another way to help with practice. For example:   3 gallons =____quarts  or  36 inches=3 feet

Most students need practice with making change.  Problems like this can be created and solved:
 Fred  bought a notebook for  $2.49  and 3 pencils at $.25 each.  If he gave the clerk a $5.00 bill, how much change should he receive?   What coins or bills would you receive?
More Planner Practice Tips
Writing Tips and Spelling Tips are at the bottom of page 7 under Helpful Hints.  Students should be practicing paragraph writing and the suggested study strategies for spelling. There are listed Troublesome Words on Page 6, that all students need to know.

Progress Reports will come home Wednesday, February 1, 2012.  Please sign and return them.
Thanks,
Mrs. Carlson