Another Math test, and another straight A result! Consequently, we will have a Math party on Thursday January 26.
I have been thinking a lot about this program. The way that the concepts are taught, makes it easier to learn. Students are also getting enough practice to become experts in the skills. The tests are not asking kids to do things that they haven't already practiced. With all those things together the kids are finding Math "easy". But, are they learning? I think they are. I think that they are learning in ways that will stick in their brains. I also think that they are understanding most of what they are doing. I am looking forward to the Spring when we will take another standardized test. That will give us an excellent picture of how we're doing. I'm confident that we'll ace that test too.
For some research into Jump Math, you can click here.
For an article on Jump Math from the Vancouver Sun, click here.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Week at a Glance January 23 - 26
Language
This week we will be writing space stories. Students will write a one page story that can be put together to become a class book.
The grade 3 spelling words are: children, search, teacher, reached, think, together, with, where, everywhere, short, push, finish, sure, who, whole.
The grade 4 spelling words are: strong, wrong, copy, cloth, problem, October, whole, explode, control, shown, bowl, bottom, smoky, coach, throat, toast, doughnut, foe.
Students also need to listen to, read, and do a quiz on 2 Raz-Kids books. Two students from our class passed their levels last week! Great job!
Math
This week we will be practicing the 6 times tables.
We are also ready to do a test on the multiplication that we have done so far. I noticed today that as a group we are much better at solving word problems. Great effort everyone!
PBL
NASA sent us a letter saying that they are going to send some kids on the next space mission. All we have to do is to make a plan for the mission that shows that we understand the challenges involved in space exploration. See posts below for details.
CLC
We are continuing to learn about Jacob's life. This week we will learn about his 12 sons, and his escape from Laban. Students are going to be required to memorize the 12 sons of Jacob.
This week we will be writing space stories. Students will write a one page story that can be put together to become a class book.
The grade 3 spelling words are: children, search, teacher, reached, think, together, with, where, everywhere, short, push, finish, sure, who, whole.
The grade 4 spelling words are: strong, wrong, copy, cloth, problem, October, whole, explode, control, shown, bowl, bottom, smoky, coach, throat, toast, doughnut, foe.
Students also need to listen to, read, and do a quiz on 2 Raz-Kids books. Two students from our class passed their levels last week! Great job!
Math
This week we will be practicing the 6 times tables.
We are also ready to do a test on the multiplication that we have done so far. I noticed today that as a group we are much better at solving word problems. Great effort everyone!
PBL
NASA sent us a letter saying that they are going to send some kids on the next space mission. All we have to do is to make a plan for the mission that shows that we understand the challenges involved in space exploration. See posts below for details.
CLC
We are continuing to learn about Jacob's life. This week we will learn about his 12 sons, and his escape from Laban. Students are going to be required to memorize the 12 sons of Jacob.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Exciting Space News!
I found this article today. I thought it was very interesting since we are going to be studying space.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Monday, January 16, 2012
Science Centre Trip!
Dear Parents,
On Friday January 20, 2012 we will be travelling to the Ontario Science Centre!
We will be departing at 8:30 AM, and will return in time for the bus at the end of the day.
The cost of the trip is $10, which includes admission as well as transportation.
Students should bring a lunch, but there is food for sale at the Science Centre.
Extra parents are allowed to come, but they need to pay for their own admission which is $10. Send in a note and monies in advance of the trip please.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me, or you could even leave a comment on this blog.
In Christ,
Mr. Lee
On Friday January 20, 2012 we will be travelling to the Ontario Science Centre!
We will be departing at 8:30 AM, and will return in time for the bus at the end of the day.
The cost of the trip is $10, which includes admission as well as transportation.
Students should bring a lunch, but there is food for sale at the Science Centre.
Extra parents are allowed to come, but they need to pay for their own admission which is $10. Send in a note and monies in advance of the trip please.
If you have any questions, feel free to email me, or you could even leave a comment on this blog.
In Christ,
Mr. Lee
Weekly Update Jan 16-20
This is going to be a great week!
In Language the grade 3's will be going on a word hunt for the week! They are looking for words that use the letter u. Their spelling words for the week are: menu, drum, minus, clue, statue, compute, amuse, pollute, return, treasure, creature, picture, rude, urban, turtle.
The grade 4's are going to be reviewing the Nifty Thrifty Fifty words. On Friday I will choose some random words for them to spell. I sent a list of all the words that we have learned.
Please note that students will still be required to listen to, read, and do a quiz on two books on Raz-Kids as homework for the week.
In Math we are continuing our lessons on multiplication. It's going quite well so far. I will be away on Wednesday for a seminar on how do do a better job in Math.
For PBL we will be finishing up our unit on Simple Machines. Our final activity will be a trip to the Ontario Science Centre.
Have a great week!
In Language the grade 3's will be going on a word hunt for the week! They are looking for words that use the letter u. Their spelling words for the week are: menu, drum, minus, clue, statue, compute, amuse, pollute, return, treasure, creature, picture, rude, urban, turtle.
The grade 4's are going to be reviewing the Nifty Thrifty Fifty words. On Friday I will choose some random words for them to spell. I sent a list of all the words that we have learned.
Please note that students will still be required to listen to, read, and do a quiz on two books on Raz-Kids as homework for the week.
In Math we are continuing our lessons on multiplication. It's going quite well so far. I will be away on Wednesday for a seminar on how do do a better job in Math.
For PBL we will be finishing up our unit on Simple Machines. Our final activity will be a trip to the Ontario Science Centre.
Have a great week!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Have You Earned Your White Belt Yet?
Please remember to practice your recorder and bring it to school for Mondays and Thursdays!
Monday, January 9, 2012
Week at a Glance January 9-13
Language
There is reading homework this week. Students need to listen / read / complete quiz for 2 books on Raz-kids. For spelling, there is a homework activity page to complete. The Grade 3 words are: way, these, niece, might, show, float, brain, mean, close, tried cube, uniform, stayed, price, usually. The Grade 4 Nifty Thrifty Fifty words are: dishonest, illegal, irresponsible, misunderstand, performance, rearrange.
We are doing something new this month. Each week students will have a book of the week. That book is a "good fit" book for the student, but all the books have common elements. This week we are learning about how to read non-fiction books. We are also practicing how to identify the main idea in paragraphs.
Math
We will be thinking and practicing multiplication this month. We are practicing the 4 times table this week. Today the grade 4's learned how to answer 30 x 500 using mental math!
PBL
We are continuing to build our inventions that use simple machines. On Friday we will have a presentation day!
Music
Each Monday and Wednesday the students will need to bring their recorders. They'll need to practice their songs at home!
There is reading homework this week. Students need to listen / read / complete quiz for 2 books on Raz-kids. For spelling, there is a homework activity page to complete. The Grade 3 words are: way, these, niece, might, show, float, brain, mean, close, tried cube, uniform, stayed, price, usually. The Grade 4 Nifty Thrifty Fifty words are: dishonest, illegal, irresponsible, misunderstand, performance, rearrange.
We are doing something new this month. Each week students will have a book of the week. That book is a "good fit" book for the student, but all the books have common elements. This week we are learning about how to read non-fiction books. We are also practicing how to identify the main idea in paragraphs.
Math
We will be thinking and practicing multiplication this month. We are practicing the 4 times table this week. Today the grade 4's learned how to answer 30 x 500 using mental math!
PBL
We are continuing to build our inventions that use simple machines. On Friday we will have a presentation day!
Music
Each Monday and Wednesday the students will need to bring their recorders. They'll need to practice their songs at home!
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New Week in the New Year
Hello, and Happy New Year!
This week we will not have much homework. Everyone needs to read two books on Raz-Kids. There's a spelling quiz to be ready for on Friday. Grade 3 words are: then, myself, probably, especially, usually, about, what, except, new, knew, know, no. Grade 4 Nifty Thrifty Words: continuous, valuable, nonliving, conversation, forgotten, swimming, unpleasant.
In PBL we are creating inventions. Here's the student instructions.
This week we will not have much homework. Everyone needs to read two books on Raz-Kids. There's a spelling quiz to be ready for on Friday. Grade 3 words are: then, myself, probably, especially, usually, about, what, except, new, knew, know, no. Grade 4 Nifty Thrifty Words: continuous, valuable, nonliving, conversation, forgotten, swimming, unpleasant.
In PBL we are creating inventions. Here's the student instructions.
In your PBL groups you must think of a problem that needs to be solved. Then, you will design an invention that will do the work needed. This invention will need to use at least 3 simple machines. Then you will make a model of your invention out of household items like popsicle sticks, glue, fasteners, etc. Finally you will present your invention to the class.
On Thursday we will begin building the model of our invention. These will be made in class using materials that the students can build with themselves.
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