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September 19th- Author visit by Carmen Deedy Curriculum Updates: Blue Math: Students in blue math are working on 5th grade unit 1. So far in this unit, we have learned how to multiply whole numbers using the area model and the standard algorithm and reviewed place value. We have also learned how to divide whole numbers using long division. Last week, we learned about the order of operations. This week, we will work on translating expressions. We will also work on multiplying powers of ten. I strongly encourage you to practice math facts nightly with your child. Memorization of multiplication and division facts makes life so much easier :). This unit has 4 prioritized standards. In order to have a guaranteed and viable curriculum, students will be monitored until they reach mastery on these important standards. The test over this unit is scheduled for September 27th. Yellow Math: Students in yellow math are working on 6th grade unit 1. This unit is coming to a close. Students have reviewed how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers as well as how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals. We also reviewed fraction operations beginning by reviewing adding and subtracting fractions and multiplying and dividing fractions. Last week, we learned how to find the greatest common factors and the least common multiples between two or three numbers. This unit has 2 prioritized standards. In order to have a guaranteed and viable curriculum, students will be monitored until they reach mastery on these important standards. The test over this unit is this Friday, September 20th. Science: This week, we will begin our first Science Unit. This unit will cover Electricity and Magnetism. Students will learn about:
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