Today the fourth graders ran the mass! We had student readers, students bringing up the gifts, and students singing in the choir. They did a great job.
We are working on multiplying using area models. Area models are part of this "new math" that I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about! I have actually found that this approach to multiplying has even helped ME when I am doing math. It has helped me become better at mental math and solving problems more quickly. I promise we will eventually learn the standard algorithm for solving these problems. For now, I am forcing the students to learn this new way :)
Homework:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. Purple math packet #3 and 8
3. Study spelling words for test Friday
We are working on multiplying using area models. Area models are part of this "new math" that I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about! I have actually found that this approach to multiplying has even helped ME when I am doing math. It has helped me become better at mental math and solving problems more quickly. I promise we will eventually learn the standard algorithm for solving these problems. For now, I am forcing the students to learn this new way :)
Homework:
1. Read 20 minutes
2. Purple math packet #3 and 8
3. Study spelling words for test Friday