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This page provides a brief overview of what we are studying in our classrooms. It also contains many "related files" and links, at the bottom of the page, that can be viewed in order help with important 5th grade math concepts. For more detailed information, please visit your teacher's web page!

                                                

This summer in math: Practice multiplication, division, subtraction and addition. These basics will be invaluable to a great year next year.

 

 

Stuff to do at home:

 

More useful math stuff for times when you need something to do:  Fractions and their equivalent percent! REEEEEAAAAAAALLLLLLYYYYY Important! Especially for our current unit of study.

1/8 = 12  1/2 %

1/6 = 16 2/3 %

1/5 = 20%

1/4 = 25%

1/3 = 33  1/3 %

3/8 = 37 1/2 %

2/5 = 40%

1/2, 2/4, 3/6, T/2T = 50%

3/5 = 60%

5/8 = 65 1/2 %

2/3 = 66 2/3 %

3/4 = 75%

5/6 = 83 1/3 %

7/8 = 87 1/2 %

1/1, 2/2, 3/3, T/T = 100%    Know the fraction. Be the fraction!   

 

Study the 16 basic multiplication facts! This assumes that you know all of your 0s,1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, and doubles (like 8X8=64...6X6=36). When you read "know" that means like instantly, kind of like you know how to breathe. So, you can study the facts that are not in the list as well if you need to.

So, 16 Facts Coming Right At You:

9x8

9x7

9x6

9x4

9x3

8x7

8x6

8x4

8x3

7x6

7x4

7x3

6x4

6x3

4x3  Make flash cards. Mix them up. Quiz Granny. Become a multiplying maniac!

  

Please see your teacher's math page for information regarding homework this week.

 

How to Create a Complete Answer to a Word Problem

 

   >         Write an estimate (estimates make sure that students are pre-thinking the question!)

 

>         Write an equation    Samples:   714 ¸ 2= n         47 + 52 = n     47 x n = 94

 

>         Solve the problem using as much visual evidence as possible, especially if you are using a traditional “column form” strategy—This might include a chart, number line, graph, picture, or other visual aid

 

>         Rewrite the equation with the answer--Samples 714 ¸ 2 = 357   47 + 52 =99

 

>         Write the answer in a COMPLETE SENTENCE that restates the question.

 

Example :

 

Gidgi has 67 students, and Kay has 53 students. Who has the most students and by how much? 

 

Estimate: Gidgi has 15 more students in her class.

 

Equation: 67 - 53 = n

 

Work:         60      7

             -     50        3

       ____________

                     10  +    4 = 14

 

Gidgi has 14 more students in her class than Kay.

 

Ask yourself, "Does my answer make sense?" If not, please fix the work or at least highlight the work so that you can ask about the problem in class:-}

Please be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page to see all of the related files. There is great information and some samples of student work included, but if you don't scroll, you might miss it :-}

 

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Recommended Math Related Web Sites

Math Strategies Link-                                                                           http://www.schultzcenter.org/mathvideos.shtml

Here you will find video clips which explain many of the strategies we are using in class for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers!

 

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives Link-                                  http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html 

Here you will find a huge selection of virtual manipulatives which can be accessed for FUN, HELP WITH HOMEWORK, CONCEPT AND SKILL REVIEW!! It is a "MUST SEE"!!! Plan on spending some time here!

 

Online Math Dictionary for Kids-                                                           http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/

Here you will find definitions to the math terms we are discussing in class. Some are animated. Another "must see"!

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Building Automaticity with Basic Mmultiplication Facts.....

Is your child having trouble recalling basic multiplication facts such as "8 x 7" easily? Please check out our new link "Strategies for Learning the Basic Multiplication Facts" for a series of specific strategies for learning the facts with "number sense". These strategies have been developed by John A. Van de Walle, a nationally known and respected mathematics educator and researcher. They are very helpful and connect very well with how we learn mathematics each and every day in our mathematics workshops!

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Thank you,

Ms. Bass, Ms. Rabe, and Mr. Ruark



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