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June 8, 2016
Dear parents,
Some students and some parents were asking about doing math over the summer. I have found that Staples and Amazon carries a book that is very helpful. It is a skill building book that is easy to follow. It comes with the answer key and it has all the different grade levels.
Working on this math in the summer is only a benefit to your child. Your child does not need to use the grade 5 book, although most students will. If your child has had difficulty in math, he or she would choose an earlier grade level. It is fine to start off easy and then work to a more difficult book. Purchasing the advanced book is fine if your child is above grade level.
This is not a required activity, but people have been asking and it is really a great idea to keep current skills and in practice over the summer.
Your child can guide you on the grade level. Each child knows about where they are because Prodigy Math is by grade level and students have used that along with the math program. They have had to ask me to adjust it as they learn.
It has been wonderful to teach your child this year. If you have questions you may call or email me: [email protected] or 802-684-2292.
I hope you and your child have a wonderful summer,
Christine Rapoza
June 8, 2016
Dear parents,
Some students and some parents were asking about doing math over the summer. I have found that Staples and Amazon carries a book that is very helpful. It is a skill building book that is easy to follow. It comes with the answer key and it has all the different grade levels.
Working on this math in the summer is only a benefit to your child. Your child does not need to use the grade 5 book, although most students will. If your child has had difficulty in math, he or she would choose an earlier grade level. It is fine to start off easy and then work to a more difficult book. Purchasing the advanced book is fine if your child is above grade level.
This is not a required activity, but people have been asking and it is really a great idea to keep current skills and in practice over the summer.
Your child can guide you on the grade level. Each child knows about where they are because Prodigy Math is by grade level and students have used that along with the math program. They have had to ask me to adjust it as they learn.
It has been wonderful to teach your child this year. If you have questions you may call or email me: [email protected] or 802-684-2292.
I hope you and your child have a wonderful summer,
Christine Rapoza
March This is how to use the area model to show a mixed number multiplied by a fraction.
January 7, 2016
Students are learning how to find common denominators when the fractions have unlike denominators. Word problems are practiced each day. Students are also memorizing the multiplication facts up to 12. Students have worked on two sets of sprints this week. One involved like denominators and the other was unlike denominators. Whole numbers are being added to the fractions and students are adding and subtracting them. Advanced concepts include finding the length of the legs of triangles by using formulas, calculating the area of a circle and surface area of cylinders.
Students are learning how to find common denominators when the fractions have unlike denominators. Word problems are practiced each day. Students are also memorizing the multiplication facts up to 12. Students have worked on two sets of sprints this week. One involved like denominators and the other was unlike denominators. Whole numbers are being added to the fractions and students are adding and subtracting them. Advanced concepts include finding the length of the legs of triangles by using formulas, calculating the area of a circle and surface area of cylinders.
December 16th
I will not be able to meet with students on Thursday of this week, after school. I will call you to schedule after the holiday break. Students are working on word problems with fractions that have unlike denominators.
I will not be able to meet with students on Thursday of this week, after school. I will call you to schedule after the holiday break. Students are working on word problems with fractions that have unlike denominators.
November 22nd
Students will write and interpret numerical expressions, and compare expressions using a visual model. These lessons show students how to decompose numbers and work with the distributive property of multiplication. Greater than, less than and equal symbols will be used to show comparisons between expressions. You may start to hear about tape diagrams from your child. This is just a drawing that looks like a ruler and helps a student to organize number problems. If students use these to solve problems, it makes it faster and clearer. They do take practice to understand what to draw. Please ask your child to stick with it and keep learning. It will take time. Students learn at different paces.
Students will write and interpret numerical expressions, and compare expressions using a visual model. These lessons show students how to decompose numbers and work with the distributive property of multiplication. Greater than, less than and equal symbols will be used to show comparisons between expressions. You may start to hear about tape diagrams from your child. This is just a drawing that looks like a ruler and helps a student to organize number problems. If students use these to solve problems, it makes it faster and clearer. They do take practice to understand what to draw. Please ask your child to stick with it and keep learning. It will take time. Students learn at different paces.
November 6th
Math
Students have been practicing long division with decimals. Many word problems have been worked on in the past few weeks. Students have learned how to work with place value to demonstrate multiplication and division. Advanced concepts included learning about finding “x” in equations, dividing fractions and understanding how to divide double digit divisors. Students have been asking clarifying questions, nicely and showing fluency with the math facts.
It is important that students continue to practice their math facts.
Students in my tutorial are focusing on solving word problems, based on skills that they were assessed on, in STAR Math.
Math
Students have been practicing long division with decimals. Many word problems have been worked on in the past few weeks. Students have learned how to work with place value to demonstrate multiplication and division. Advanced concepts included learning about finding “x” in equations, dividing fractions and understanding how to divide double digit divisors. Students have been asking clarifying questions, nicely and showing fluency with the math facts.
It is important that students continue to practice their math facts.
Students in my tutorial are focusing on solving word problems, based on skills that they were assessed on, in STAR Math.
10/23
Students are working hard in mathematics. Some students have worked on advanced concepts. Others are learning how to understand concepts more deeply with Eureka Math. Many students are handing in challenges on a weekly basis. Next week, students will learn how to multiply and divide decimals. As they do this the place value system will continue to be practiced, developing strong number sense. Thank you for your support at home. Nearly all the students have the math facts memorized. This is so important to number fluency. We will continue to practice them, in class, on a daily basis. The traditional method of multiplying and dividing will be the focus and the Eureka Math will support the clear understanding of how and why the traditional method works.