Welcome back! Hopefully you are all rested and ready to start learning again. Below is a tentative outline for upcoming topics in math. I will note if dates are firm. We have a Quarterly Math Assessment coming up that will cover the first 4 units we have covered so far this year. The homework packet will have materials that will help students prepare for the test. Please contact me if you have any questions. The unit 4 test will require students to pay close attention to reading the story problem. We will spend this upcoming week discussing vocabulary and key words that help determine if we are adding or subtracting. Also 2-step problems will be part of this test and before we left for break, I noticed many students were not completing the second step, so we really need to concentrate on recognizing if we need to complete 2-steps. Students haven't fully grasped the concept that reading the problem several times is crucial in solving the problem; they want to get right to a numerical answer without comprehending what it is they are solving. Please help me reinforce this during homework by asking them what the problem wants them to find. Being able to verbalize what the problem is asking is a sign that they understand the problem.
The dates below are firm, no changes will be made.
- Thursday, January 12: Unit 4 Test (reading and solving 1 & 2 step story problems.
- Friday, January 13-Wednesday January 18: Review for Quarterly Test (covers all 4 units)
- Thursday, January 19: 2nd Quarter Math Test (Cumulative test on units 1-4)
Tentative outline for upcoming units:
- January 23-26: begin unit 5 Multiplication Division (no school Jan 27)
- Thursday, Feb 2: Unit 5 Test
- February 3: Begin Unit 6: Multiplication Tables of 2, 5, and 10
- February 22: Unit 6 Test
- February 23: Begin review of units 1-6 (yes, another cumulative test is coming)
- February 28: Benchmark Assessment on units 1-6
The remaining units will cover the following topics:
- Unit 7: Metric Measurement of Length
- Unit 8: Mass
- Unit 9: Volume
- Unit 10: Mental Math and Estimation
- Unit 11: Money
- Unit 12: Fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4)
- Unit 13: customary Measurement of Length (inches, feet)
- Unit 14: Time
- Unit 15: Multiplication of 3s & 4s
- Unit 16: Multiplication & Division Real World Problems (solving word problems)
- Unit 17: Picture Graphs
- Unit 18: Lines & Surfaces (geometry)
- Unit 19: Shapes and Patterns
We have a lot to cover before school, I'm happy I have an extra day in February! Don't forget that there is no school on Monday & Tuesday, February 20 & 21st. There will be an opportunity for parent teacher conferences on April 4th & 5th. This conference is usually for students who may not be progressing as they should or kids who have made great strides. Students who are consistently doing well will not be invited to a conference, but you may make an appointment if you have concerns. Conferences will be held from 5-7:30 on the 4th and 12:30-3:30 on the 5th. Please let me know in advance if you want a conference and what time you prefer.
I'm looking forward to seeing you all on Monday!
