Field Work Follow UpUpon returning from our trip to Caesar's Creek, we had a lot of important thinking to document. Students reflected on their experiences independently and with their peers. New learning, observations, inferences, and questions were captured in their notebooks. Fossils were carefully examined, identified, sketched, and photographed. We will return to our field notes when we move into our life science studies later this year. EARTH SCIENCE INQUIRY KICK OFF!
MULTIPLICATIONIn math, we are well into our second chapter and are investigating strategies for multiplying 2-, 3-, and 4-digit numbers by the numbers 2–9. Our focus for several days was looking at comparison problems and how to problem solve using bar models. One tool we used was Thinking Blocks. This interactive is great for practice and gives learners feedback throughout the problem solving process. Click here to take a look at this tool: FACT FLUENCYReflex Math is the program we will be using to help students grow in their math fact fluency. It is assigned in class twice a week and for homework twice a week. This program is overwhelmingly loved by students and has proven to be effective. Timed fact tests will no longer be given in class. Please look for a report showing your child's progress with fact fluency to come home with his/her report card at the end of the quarter. This report will be in lieu of fact fluency progress being reported on the report card. Curious to learn more about Reflex Math? Click here: MATH AND A GROWTH MINDSETMath offers endless opportunities to practice grit and perseverance. This is exciting! However, for some learners who expect to arrive at correct answers quickly and easily, math can be frustrating. Listening and responding to how children talk about themselves and their abilities is as large a part of my interaction with them as the curricular instruction. My message to all learners is this: Learning is sometimes uncomfortable. Struggle does not indicate a final judgment of your ability. Struggle lets us know that we have something to learn. Working hard to gain understanding, learn a skill, or apply a strategy is expected. All learners should be working hard. The goal of learning is GROWTH. Thank you for helping your child see the value of effort and hard work. Thank you for helping your child to see evidence and patterns of growth. CODING
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