Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Homework

Scholastic News:   Complete back page due. Friday.  Underline and number where you found your answers.

Reading Calendar:   Due the first day back from break.  Monday April 6

Math:  Choose a different constant then you did in class.  Draw the first 5 stages of the iguana. Shade your constant.  Make a t-chart and  find out how many pieces in a stage 10.   What is your rule?  What is the algebraic equation?


Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Math Homework

Math:  Finish investigation we started today.  We will share out tomorrow your results.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Math Homework

1)  Study for math test on Friday.

2)  Lesson 3 Problem Set.      Do only number 1     A-E

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Math Test This Friday

Know the following Concepts for this Friday's Math Test:

Know how to add fractions using an area model.

Know how to subtract two fractions less than one using an area model.

Know how to subtract a mixed number  and a fraction smaller than one using an area model.  You can also use a number line.

Find fractions of a whole.  For example,  What is 2/3 of 21......  (we did this with a set model)

Know that multiplying fractions can be seen as repeated addition.  For example.  2 X 2/5 means two groups of two fifth or   2/5 + 2/5.

Know how to multiply fractions smaller than one using fraction bars or an area model.  

Example:  John has 1/3 of a candy bar he gives his friend 1/4 of his share.  How much of the original candy bar does his friend have?

Know how to multiply a mixed number and a fraction.

Example:  A cooking recipe calls for 1 1/4 cups of sugar.  If you want to make a 1/3 of the recipe, how many cups of sugar do you need?

Know how to multiply two mixed numbers.

Example:  My bathroom is 3 1/2 by 4 1/3 feet.  Exactly how many tiles do I need?

A iPhone measures  1   1/5 by  2 1/2 .....What is the area of the iPhone?

Know how to divide fractions.

Example:  1/2 divided by 1/3............  What question is this asking?     Is the quotient bigger or smaller than one?   Create a model.

You have 4 pints of ice cream.  You want to give each of your guests 1/2 pint.  What equation matches this problem?  Solve and show a model.


Hints for studying:  

Review all your quizzes on fractions to make sure you understand.

Print out memoir tonight and bring to school.

Math Homework

Math Homework:  You are to go home and teach your parents how to play the graphing game. Play one game with them and have it signed.  When you are finished explain the strategy you used.  Use vocabulary you learned in class today.

Start to study for math test on Friday.

Monday, March 16, 2015

Homework

Math:  complete the worksheet from class today.  Be sure to include a model, explanation, and equation.  Choose one problem and explain it to your parents.  Have them sign your homework.

Vocabulary:  Pages 180-185 due. Wed.
                     Pages 186-187 due Fri.
                     Quiz Friday

Scholastic News:  Back page due on Friday.

Reading:  Record your nightly reading.

Writing:  Memoir due this Friday

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Math Homework

Math: For the following problems write down the question the equation is asking,  is your quotient going to be bigger or smaller than 1, and draw a model like we did in class today.

1/3 divided by  2/5 =


2/3  divided by  1/2 =

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Math Homework

Math:  Finish worksheet.  Make sure to show a model and an equation.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Homework

Vocabulary:  Unit 17              Pages 170-176 Due Wed.
                                               Pages  177-179 Due Fri.
                                               Quiz Friday


Reading:  Read and record your reading every night


Math:  For the following problems.  Use a model to solve, write the question the equation is asking,
 and write the number sentence.



3  divided by 1/2 =


6/8  divided by 1/8 =


5/2 divided by 1/2=


3 divided by 1/8 =

Monday, March 2, 2015

Homework

Vocabulary:  Unit 16 Pages 160-165 Due. Wed.             Pages 166-169 Due. Fri.        Quiz Friday

Math:  Work on project and be prepared to meet in your groups tomorrow to discuss.

Reading:  Read and record in your March reading calendar.