Math

We will continue with addition and move into subtraction of 4-digit numbers as well next week. It would benefit the students to practise strategies they have learned in order to add and subtract numbers quickly with mental math.

Addition strategies

We have been practising our mental math strategies. These are ways we can solve problems involving 2-digit numbers without having to rely on our fingers, manipulatives, calculators, or even paper (everything should be done in our heads). Adding 20 to 30 is easy because it is only having to add the tens (2+3). Adding 20 + 36 is similar because we can just add 20 to 30 again, but add the extra 6 as well. This can now help if you have a problem like 19 + 36. We know 19 is one less than 20, so therefore the answer will also be one less than 20 + 36. Having your child get used to such a strategy can help with their mental math.

Picture Day

Picture day is tomorrow, so make sure students are dressed appropriately for their first pictures of the year!

What Independent Writing Looks Like In Our Classroom

We have been practising our independent writing for this week. Students were given a writer's notebook where they could record their ideas for writing and write texts of their own. The grade fives have been working hard in these notebooks and some have filled out numerous pages already! Here are some pictures of the hard work they did today.

Spirit Wear Orders

The order forms for John Campbell Spirit Wear were sent home today. If you wish to order, the order form and money are due in the office by Friday, November 7th.

Math Tests

I handed back the math tests today. Please review them with your child to discuss where they had troubles and ways they could improve. I have informed them that they can bring any questions about the test to me, so that I can clarify things for them (I already had a couple of students ask their own questions about the test). Please sign the test and return it as soon as possible.

Tuesday, Oct. 14 Homework

Students need to complete work on p.32-33 #1, 2, 3, 5. We have begun practising our addition of numbers up to 4 digits. Students should review the strategies we discussed in class (p. 31-32 in the text).