Math and Science Corner

FOCUS for Sept. 12-16 Math: Grade 1: 1.3A use concrete and pictorial models to determine the sum of a multiple of 10 and a one-digit number in  problems up to 99 1.3B use objects and pictorial models to solve word problems involving joining, separating, and comparing sets within 20  and unknowns as any one of the terms in the problem such as 2 + 4 = [ ]; 3 + [ ] = 7; and 5 = [ ] - 3 (Addition Concepts) 1.5E understand that the equal sign represents a relationship where expressions on each side of the equal sign represent Grade 2: 2.2C generate a number that is greater than or less than a given whole number up to 1,200 2.2D use place value to compare and order whole numbers to 1,200 using comparative language, numbers, and symbols (>, <, or =) Grade 3: 3.3A represent fractions greater than zero and less than or equal to one with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 using concrete objects and pictorial models, including strip diagrams and number lines 3.3B determine the corresponding fraction greater than zero and less than or equal to one with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 given a specified point on a number line 3.3D compose and decompose a fraction a/b with a numerator greater than zero and less than or equal to b as a sum of  parts 1/b Grade 4: 4.2H determine the corresponding decimal to tenths or hundredths place of a specified point on a number line 4.3A represent a fraction a/b as a sum of fractions 1/b, where a and b are whole numbers and b > 0, including when a > b            4.3B decompose a fraction in more than one way into a sum of fractions with the same denominator using concrete and pictorial models and recording results with symbolic representations Science: Grade 1: 1.5A Property- texture Grade 2: 2.5B Some Like It Hot Grade 3: 3.5B 3.5C Classifying Solid, Liquid, Gas Changes to Matter Grade 4: 4.5 B Effect of Heating and Cooling

Be sure you are following your daily schedule. In order to provide the required minutes in both math and science, your schedule must be implemented with fidelity. Who is doing the thinking? Who is doing the work? If your answer is someone other than your students, you need to flip the script. Plan engaging lessons that require students to THINK and to DO!! Prepare, prepare, prepare. Nothing can take the place of thoughtful planning and preparation!

Due Dates for 2 Wk. Math Assessments:                                                                                                                                                                 Friday, Sept. 9                                                                            Friday, Sept. 23                                                                            Friday, Oct. 7                                                                            Friday, Oct. 21                                                                            Friday, Nov. 4                                                                            Friday, Nov. 18                                                                            Friday, Dec. 9                                                                            Friday, Dec. 23                                                                                                                             *Due by 10:00am Extended Planning Days:            Grade 1: Oct. 3        8:00 - 10:00            Grade 2: Oct. 4        8:00 - 10:00            Grade 3: Oct. 5        8:00 - 10:00            Grade 4: Oct. 6        8:00 - 10:00 Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016                 Math and Music Night                                                           * All math teachers are required to attend * Plan interactive activities that students and parents can participate in together!