The students have spent the past two days adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. We started this process by using cuisinaire rods and a number line. The students are now able to do this without the use of manipulatives.
Tomorrow we will be playing a “Race for the cards” fraction game and on [...]
The students have all chosen their persuasive essay topics. We have a wide variety of themes ranging from: a longer recess, gum chewing being allowed in school, and being able to sit with other houses during lunch. The students have been enthusiastic about this process. Yesterday we made up T-Charts, writing down [...]
The students were very excited today to throw Mrs. Nordstrom a surprise “Congratulations on getting your master’s degree party.” Mrs. Nordstrom is a hard-working educational technician who sometimes assists me in the classroom.
The students are continuing to work on their “Write Source” books and tomorrow we will be starting the art of writing a [...]
The students finished up a math quiz today in class on changing improper fractions to mixed numbers, putting fractions in order, and equivalent fractions. Tomorrow we will be discussing finding “sums” of denominators in fractions. Later in the week we will be moving into adding fractions.
The students have been working on a new pilot program called Mathscapes. This is a hands-on math learning experience. We have been focusing on fraction parts and what makes a fraction. Yesterday the students worked on converting improper fractions to mixed numbers and back again. The rest of the week we [...]
Week of 1/16/08
Hello after a long absence! I am back in blogging business. The students are currently working in their “Write Source” books. These are great books that help the students to become better readers and writers. The students learn how to write paragraphs, essays, leads, conclusions, etc. It is [...]