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Math » Mrs. Sherrie Rabe
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Mrs. Sherrie Rabe
formally known as Ms. S. Anderson :) |
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Welcome to Fifth Grade! Cultivating A Community of Excellence in Math!!
If you wish to contact me, one of the best ways is to email me at rabes@duvalschools.org
or call me at 992-6390 X 218. If you'd like to donate a "wish list" item to our classroom, I would truly appreciate the support. Gift cards are most valued, so I can select the exact items needed for our classroom. Thanks for helping our garden grow!
* Target, Office Max, Wal-mart giftcards (classroom supplies)
* basketballs and volleyballs for recess
* electric pencil sharpener (Heavy duty for all these pencils!)
* colored cardstock
* candy such as: blowpops, smarties, whatever your child likes will do nicely
* theater style box candy for our treasure chest
* plants for the classroom
* Lysol spray
* disinfecting wipes
Thanks a million for your support!!! Become a Grocery Fairy http://site.groceryfairy.org/ Just to clear up some confusion, we will not assign weekly math homework this year, but please use the HW found on the Math HW tab as practice if you like. We will cover all material in class. Homework will be assigned through Math Investigations units as needed. Check your child's planner and this web site for homework assignments.
My classes took a timed multiplication quiz, and the results were mixed as expected. For a few students, basic multiplication facts are a real strength. For others, they are a real challenge.
We will continue to push for mastery of these basic facts. The first test will be graded but not entered as a grade. So, please keep reviewing these facts. We will have another multiplication test soon.
We are also planning to take our first Math Investigations and Every Day Counts Calendar Math quizzes soon. We may not be able to complete both of these this week due to Benchmark testing, but these quizzes are coming up soon.
Students should be familiar with: Number Puzzles--students are given clues and then have to find a number that matches
(1. I am an odd number 2. I am greater than 50 3. I am a square number 4. I am less than 100)
81 would fit
Factors- (1,3,9)
Multiples- 9, 18, 27, and so on to infinity
Prime Numbers-exactly 2 factors
Composite Numbers-more than 2 factors
Number(s) that are not prime or composite- (1)
Square numbers- 1 X 1 =1 2 X 2= 4....
Square roots-1 X 1 =1 2 X 2= 4....
Arrays
Rules of divisibility
Sum of the Digits- SOD 347 = 3 + 4 +7 = 14
Greatest Common Factor - gcf
Finding a fraction's lowest terms
Equivalent Fractions
Rounding to the near 100's
Subtracting using the traditional algorithm with dollar amounts into the 100,000s and also dollar amounts that include decimals ($20.00- $13.26= ___)
Please continue to ask about these EDC components: X-Blitz Cha-Ching Daily Depositor Today We Have GCF
Finding LT Split-It Double-Trouble Rounding
You can find samples in the Math EDC notebook. I would also ask that parents create flash-cards for any basic multiplication facts, 1s through 9s, that are not automatic (if you see fingers moving, the facts are not automatic :-}). Automaticity of basic facts is a skill that is presumed to be mastered before moving to middle school, and it is easy to practice too.
Please bring a "red checking pen", and two sharpened pencils each day! Week of September 7th
Monday: We have the day off. Relax and have fun! Tuesday: We'll continue EDC (Every Day Counts- Calendar Math) and our first investigation, Number Puzzles and Multiple Towers. Wednesday: We'll continue EDC (Every Day Counts- Calendar Math) and our first investigation, Number Puzzles and Multiple Towers. We may have one of our first "real" quizzes too. Thursday: We'll continue EDC (Every Day Counts- Calendar Math) and our first investigation, Number Puzzles and Multiple Towers. Friday: We'll continue our normal math programs. We'll also continue EDC (Every Day Counts- Calendar Math) and our first investigation, Number Puzzles and Multiple Towers.
Study!!
You can study the 16 basic multiplication facts! You must know all of your 0s,1s, 2s, 5s, 10s, and doubles (like 8X8=64...6X6=36). When you read "know" that means that you can say it instantly, kind of like you know how to breathe. 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 4 x 3 Please also think about ways to look at a "difficult" fact like 8 X 7 in a new way. Perhaps, decomposing 8 X 7 into (8 X 5) + (8 X 2) can make these much easier! Make flash cards. Mix them up. Become a multiplying maniac!
Calendar Math will continue on a daily basis with an emphasis on subtraction, patterns, and representations of fractions with denominators of 100. Example, the 8th day of school will be listed as 8%, 0.08, 8:100 and 8/100. We will then list all of the factors of 8 and 100 {8: (1,2,4,8) 100: (1,2,4,5,10,20,25,50,100)}. We will then divide 8/100 by GCF/GCF (GCF=Greatest Common Factor) in order to find the way to express 8/100 in its lowest terms. (8/100 divided by 4/4 = 2/25) Also please keep in mind the following rubric that explains how to correctly answer a word problem. 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. Equation: 67 - 53 = n Work: 60 7 -50 3 ____________ 10 + 4 = 14 Gidgi has 14 more students than Kay. Ask yourself, "Does my answer make sense?" Some easy concepts to practice in order to make our first unit more fun. Combinations of ten, 100, 1000 etc. 10 +___= 10 9 +___=10 8 +___=10 7 + ___= 10 6 +___= 10 5 +___=10 4 +___=10 3 + ___= 10 2 +___=10 1+___=10 60 + ___= 100 .... 300 +____=1,000...
After our first test, please check out the "How to Revise" page. There will be a revision rubric in each student's math section in their 3-ring notebook.
Please check out all of the information, "related files", and "links" on the main math page :-}
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Fifth Grade - Cultivating Excellence!
Duval County
13200 Chets Creek Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32224
(904) 992-6390
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