Author: FrankenA

Math and Science News

September

Weekly Homework Schedule
Please read for at least 15 mi. each night.
40 Minutes Math Facts Weekly
Monday Return Math Logs and Friday folders.
Tuesday Usually spelling homework.
Wednesday
Thursday Math Matrix
Friday Reading Logs Due, Spelling Test
Friday Folders and Math Logs
signed and returned on Monday
Math is assigned almost every weekday.

Volunteers
We appreciate your interest in
volunteering. There will be a schedule posted on Curriculum Night. Below are some key times that I need volunteers each week.
Monday
9:30-10:45 Organizing Friday Folder
and Math Logs
Tuesday– Thursday
12:30-1:00
Recess review. Helping kids
organize, catch up on missed home
work or special projects
Thursday Organizing Friday Folder
Friday
12:30-1:30 Stuffing Friday Folders
C Days
9:30-11:30 Eyerman Help with YPP Tests
12:30-2:30 Huston Help with YPP Tests

Important Dates
9/5 Highbanks Field Trip
9/13 6:30-7:30 4th Grade Curriculum Night
9/14 Interim Reports as needed
9/18 Picture Day
9/21 Incentive Party
10/18 Early Release
10/19 COTA DAY NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS
10/24 Achievement Records Distributed
10/25 Teacher Conferences 10/26 NO CLASSES FOR STUDENTS
11/2 Fall Harvest Parties

Math Standards for the First Quarter
Number Sense
I can read, write, and compare whole numbers through the millions place.
I can round whole numbers to a given place.
I can estimate answers to problems that use whole numbers.
I can add, subtract, and multiply two digit numbers.
I can add, subtract, and multiply numbers that are multiples of ten.
I can use associative and commutative properties.
Patterns, Functions and Algebra
I can use words, pictures, and numbers to describe patterns and relationships in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and geometric figures.
I can interpret and describe patterns using words, tables, and graphs.
I can make a table using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve problems.
I can use and variables to describe patterns.
I can show math number relationships with equations and inequalities
I can describe how a change in one number affects the value in another number in the same problem.
Data Analysis and Probability
I can create a plan to collect data or information.
I can show and interpret data using tables, bar graphs, line plots, and line graphs.
I can use a variety of graphic organizers to display the same data in different forms
I can identify the most appropriate graphic organizer to display a specific set of data.
I can draw a Venn diagram and use it to explain data.
I can draw conclusions and make predictions based on data in charts, tables, and graphs.
I can identify and explain the process used to find clumps, holes, the mode, range, and median of a set of data.

Ways to Support Math Achievement at Home
Check out basic facts or problem solving flash cards from teacher library.
Complete Math Enrichment Activities provided by the teacher.
Look for “math” in the news or everyday like. Write a few lines on how this story connects to what we are studying in math class.
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