In this session students solve word problems involving measuring length to the nearest half and quarter inch and plotting data in the line plots. Then they discuss and confirm their answers with a partner.
We will complete a quiz over all of Lesson 26 at the end of today's lesson.
In this session students will solve a problem that requires making a line plot involving half and quarter inch measurement data. The purpose of this problem is to have students develop a strategy for making line plots with fractional data.
We will do a fluency and skills practice page for the assessment.
In this session students solve a problem that requires describing how to use a rules to measure to a fraction of an inch. The purpose of this session is to help students articulate the process of measuring to the nearest half or quarter inch.
In this session students draw on their knowledge of linear measurement and line plots. They share their line plots to explore which elements are consistent and which can vary. They will look ahead to think about how to measure lengths to the nearest half inch and quarter inch.
In this session, students will solve word and math problems involving using a symbol to compare fractions with either the same numerator or denominator and then discuss to confirm their answers with a partner.
In this session students draw on their knowledge of comparison symbols to compare fractions. They reason about the fraction size to explore how to compare two fractions with the same denominator.
In this session students draw on their knowledge of comparison symbols to compare fractions. They reason about the fraction size to explore how to compare two fractions with the same denominator.
In this session students demonstrate their understanding of comparing two fractions with the same numerator or same denominator as they talk through how to solve problems. They will create their own comparison word problems based on given information and use a model or number line to solve one of the problems.
Today we will use area models and number lines to compare two fractions that have either the same denominator or the same numerator and then compare the models.
In this session students draw on their knowledge of area models and equivalent fractions. They compare models to explore how to rename a fraction using a different denominator. They will look ahead to think about how to find equivalent fractions using the same area model or number line.
In this session students will demonstrate their understanding of equivalent fractions as they talk through three problems. Then they will draw area models and number lines to identify equivalent fractions in a real-world context.
Our assessment today will be a Lesson Quiz over the last 3 sessions.
Today we will continue with our unit on fractions by developing an understanding of equivalent fractions. Today we will explain that two or more things are like when they are similar. We will be using both number lines and fraction bars as tools for modeling our thinking.
Vocabulary: equivalent fractions, alike, similar
Our assessment will be a fluency and skills practice page.
Today we will continue our unit on fractions, by exploring/introducing equivalent fractions. We want students to use what they already know about modeling fractions to think about how two different fractions can be equal. We will be using both pictures and number lines as reference tools. We will also begin with some hands on manipulatives such as fraction bars to help build understanding.
Today we will refine our ideas about fractions on a number line. We will be explaining the reasoning, demonstrate how to label fractions on a number line, and justify answers with words and pictures.
Our assessment today will be a Lesson Quiz over the last 3 sessions.
Today we will continue our unit on fractions by modeling an understanding of fractions on a number line. We will be labeling and modeling with a fraction to name specific parts of the number line. Students will also be explaining why they chose the specific numerator and denominators.
Today we will finish our first lesson about fractions. Our focus will be on applying ideas about what a fraction is. We will be using words and pictures to explain/prove our thinking.
Our assessment today will be a lesson quiz, which will summarize our learning from the last 3 sessions.
Today we will be relating division to multiplication. We have been doing this some during our previous lessons, but today we will focus on explaining and modeling that relationship between the two operations.
New vocabulary: inverse operations- just meaning opposite operations, one can undo the other.
Today we will be doing the Mid Chapter Check Point to review what we were learning before Thanksgiving Break. We will also use this time for some small groups and catching up on benchmarking.
Due:
Use multiplication
Today we will be learning how to make bar models as a strategy for solving division problems.
Due:
Understand Division
Today we will be relating subtraction to division, much like we did with relating multiplication to addition. This is also known as repeated subtraction. We will subtraction the same amount over and over until we reach 0 to help solve a problem.
Today we will be learning how to model division using bar models (also sometimes called a tape diagram). This is a strategy we used in multiplication as well, and is just a different visual for modeling equal groups.
New vocabulary words: dividend, divisor, quotient- I have attached what it looks like below!
Today we will using a similar division strategy to yesterday. Instead of looking for the number in each group, we will be determining how many equal groups we need.
Today we will begin learning how to divide! We will be solving to find how many are in each group, by modeling a number sentence. We will use counters and other objects to form equal groups.
We will also use any free time after the test to work on missing assignments.
Due:
Use Multiplication Facts
Test Review Day
We will be reviewing for our test. We will complete practice and use this time for reteaching any skills that are needed in small groups.
Due:
Use Multiplication Facts
Today we will learn how to multiply with multiples of 10. For example, solving 30 x 4. We will discuss several different strategies such as a number line, place value, and mental computation.
Today we will be learning how to find unknown numbers in a mutiplication equation in a variety of ways. We will be using a variable in place of a missing number.
Today we will be taking a test over our Ch. 4 lessons. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the properties of mutiplication and other skills.
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will do a quick review over all of the properties of multiplication. We will be completing center activities that are focused on each property.
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will work on a more challenging problem solving skill. We will be using tables to solve multiplication problems. A lot of this will involving finding a rule for a pattern or table, and then being able to continue a pattern.
IXL: H. 4 and H. 5
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will continue practice our fact fluency by adding multiples of 9 to the mix!
IXL: F.10
Students will be bringing home homework this weekend. It will need to be returned on Monday.
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will put to use all of our different strategies so far and focus on multiplying by 8 and becoming quicker with math fact fluency.
IXL: F. 9
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will be looking at patterns on a multiplication table. We will learn how identifying these patterns can help us to build fluency.
Today we will begin learning about the associative property of multiplication. This property just gives us a the rule about "grouping" and using parenthesis to solve problems with 3 or more factors. We will also be introducing basic order of operations. Always solve problems in parenthesis first, then multiplication and division (left to right) and then addition and subtraction (left to right).
These will review all the properties of multiplication we have learned so far.
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will begin working on our math fact fluency. Each day we will learn tips and tricks for becoming quicker with solving multiplication problems. Today our focus will be on multiplying by 7
In class, we will also be playing fact fluency games each day to practice. I would suggest getting some flash cards or making some at home to practice for about 10 minutes each night. Our goal is to become quick!
New vocabulary word: Multiple
We will be relating this to their skip counting skills they already know!
IXL Practice: Letter F check the highlighted yellow standards!
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will begin learning about the associative property of multiplication. This property just gives us a the rule about "grouping" and using parenthesis to solve problems with 3 or more factors. We will also be introducing basic order of operations. Always solve problems in parenthesis first, then multiplication and division (left to right) and then addition and subtraction (left to right).
These will review all the properties of multiplication we have learned so far.
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will be learning about the distributive property of multiplication. This property allows us to take a larger number sentence and break it down into the sum of two smaller number sentences.
Today we will begin working on our math fact fluency. Each day we will learn tips and tricks for becoming quicker with solving multiplication problems. Today our focus will be on multiplying by 3 and 6.
In class, we will also be playing fact fluency games each day to practice. I would suggest getting some flash cards or making some at home to practice for about 10 minutes each night. Our goal is to become quick!
New vocabulary word: Multiple
We will be relating this to their skip counting skills they already know!
IXL Practice: Letter F check the highlighted yellow standards!
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will begin working on our math fact fluency. Each day we will learn tips and tricks for becoming quicker with solving multiplication problems. Today our focus will be on multiplying by 5 and 10.
In class, we will also be playing fact fluency games each day to practice. I would suggest getting some flash cards or making some at home to practice for about 10 minutes each night. Our goal is to become quick!
New vocabulary word: Multiple
We will be relating this to their skip counting skills they already know!
IXL Practice: Letter F check the highlighted yellow standards!
Due:
Multiplication Facts and Strategies
Today we will begin working on our math fact fluency. Each day we will learn tips and tricks for becoming quicker with solving multiplication problems. Today our focus will be on multiplying by 2 and 4, using doubles and doubling the double.
In class, we will also be playing fact fluency games each day to practice. I would suggest getting some flash cards or making some at home to practice for about 10 minutes each night. Our goal is to become quick!
New vocabulary word: Multiple
We will be relating this to their skip counting skills they already know!
IXL Practice: Letter F check the highlighted yellow standards!
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Centers to review skills needed as test prep based on results from Common Assessment.
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Ch. 3 Test and test corrections
We will also use this time to catch up on missing work and reteaching skills.
Due:
Common Assessment
Today we will be taking the Common Assessment for the 1st Nine Weeks.
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Today we will continue learning about properties of multiplication and how they can help us to become quicker with our fact fluency. Todasy we will focus on the Identity Property and the Zero Property. Both of these will explain how to multiply when one of your factors is a 0 or a 1.
New Vocabulary: Identity Property of Multiplication, Zero Property of Multiplication
IXL: F.1 and F.2
We will also be using the end of our classtime to begin the review for Ch.4 Test .
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Today we will be learning about the Commutative Property of Multiplication and how it is similar to addition. This is an awesome strategy that will allow us to begin building our math fact fluency and becoming quicker with solving problems.
Vocabulary: Commutative Property of Multiplication
This property tells us that no matter the order of the factors, our product will stay the same. For example, if we know that 3x2=6, then we also know that 2x3=6.
Students will also be bringing home a Ch. 3 study guide to complete at home. This will be due on Wednesday so that we can use them in class as we prepare for our test.
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Today we will continue learning how to use bar models to help solve one and two step problems involving multiplication. These have also been called a "tape diagram". We will also be practicing how to break down a word problem and determine the steps we need to follow to solve it.
Today we will be learning how to use bar models to help solve one and two step problems involving multiplication. These have also been called a "tape diagram". We will also be practicing how to break down a word problem and determine the steps we need to follow to solve it. This lesson will probably take two days, so we will continue practicing tomorrow as well.
We will also be creating array monsters in class today as we put to work what we have learned about arrays!
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Today we will be learning how to model multiplication on a number line. We will be using what students know about repeated addition and skip counting to help with modeling.
New vocabulary words: multiply, factors, product
IXL:E.9
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Today we will continue learning about multiplication. We will be relating addition to multiplication and modeling how they are the same and different as we are solving problems. This is like what they learned in 2nd grade about repeated addition.
I encourage you to practice skip counting and multiplication facts with your child at home.
IXL: E.4
Due:
Understand Multiplication
Today we will begin learning about multiplication! This is a big concept for 3rd graders as they begin learning multiple strategies to help them understand. We will also be encouraging them to practice their multiplication facts at home, as these will be super helpful in 4th and 5th grade.
Today our focus will be on counting equal groups and how to correctly model it.
IXL: E. 1
Due:
Go Math Ch 2 Graphing Review
Today, we will finalize our review of all graphs before our test on Monday.
Due:
GO Math Chapter 2 Graphing Review
Today, we will continue our graphing review to prepare us for our graphing Chapter 2 test, and make sure that we are reading the word problems correctly to analyze data accurately.
Today we will revisit the graphs we have worked on during Chapter 2. We will work as a whole group and with partners to complete this activity.
Due:
Line Plot Activity
Today, we will be doing partner work to show what we can do with line plots. This activity will help us put our line plot knowledge to use!
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Today we will begin learning how to use and make line plots! We will be putting to use all of our previous learning about how to answer questions.
IXL: U. 9 and U.10
New Homework will be passed out for week 7- Due on Thursday.
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Today we will begin learning how to use and make line plots! We will be putting to use all of our previous learning about how to answer questions.
IXL: U. 9 and U.10
We will also be going over homework from the week as well as taking a morning work quiz. Our math lesson will carry over into next week.
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Continuing creating bar graphs: Now that we know how to use the data from a given bar graph, today we will be generating data and creating our own bar graphs! We will also be using this time to work on creating questions that can be answered based on the data we collect and then provide peer feedback.
Today we will also get to put our graphing skills to work and graph some skittles! Students will be making both a picture graph and bar graph with their own data. They will also be creating questions about their data!
IXL: U. 8
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Now that we know how to use the data from a given bar graph, today we will be generating data and creating our own bar graphs! We will also be using this time to work on creating questions that can be answered based on the data we collect and then provide peer feedback.
IXL: U. 8
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Today we will be learning how to use bar graphs! We will be using both horizontal and vertical bar graphs to answer word problems.
IXL: U. 6 and U. 7
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Today we will begin by practicing how to make pictures graphs and creating and solving questions that use the data. We will also be taking a mid-chapter quiz and going over it together to track progress and if we are meeting our goals.
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Today we will begin learning how to use picture graphs! The most important part of this skill is looking at the key carefully and finding clues in the word problems to know how to solve.
Attached you will find tips, practice, and a challenge activity for working with the key on a picture graph!
IXL Practice: U. 12
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Today we will begin learning how to use picture graphs! The most important part of this skill is looking at the key carefully and finding clues in the word problems to know how to solve.
Attached you will find tips, practice, and a challenge activity for working with the key on a picture graph!
IXL Practice: U. 12
Due:
Represent and Interpret Data
Today we will begin learning about ways of representing data in graphs! We will be learning to use and make frequency tables, bar graphs, picture graphs, and line plots over the next couple of weeks. We will be focusing on a lot of word problem solving strategies as well.
IXL Practice: U. 4 and U. 5
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be completing our Ch. 1 Assessment and going over corrections as a class. We will also spend some time setting goals based on AimsWeb data and conferencing with students about current progress and goals. Students will also use any extra time for completing makeup work.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Ch. 1 Test
Today students will complete their first test. This test will be completed online on Edulastic and graded in class. We will also do a quick check in/conference with each student as they finish and allow corrections ONCE while in class for partial credit.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be completing our first test review packet. This is basically a practice test, however, we are going to go over it together. This will ensure everyone knows the correct way to respond to questions, and how to show their work. Later on this will be sent as homework, but for the first couple of chapters we want to work with them to make sure everyone is on the same page!
We will also have some small group activities to practice skills based on how they do on the practice test.
Their first chapter assessment will be tomorrow!
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be wrapping up our first chapter in math! We have learned so much about rounding, estimating, adding, and subtraction. We will learn how to use models (bar models also known as tape diagrams) to help us in planning how to solve a problem that requires one or two steps. A lot of our focus will be on looking for clues, and turning an abstract thought into a physical diagram or picture to represent a problem.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be practicing our subtraction skills. We will also be learning how to subtract across zero. For example, solving 400 - 193. We will practice the steps and routines. We will even relate this skill to money and shopping (who doesn't love that?)
Today we will continue to practice how to subtract using what we know about place value and practice following the steps from 2nd grade. We will be focusing on how to know when to estimate and when to find an exact amount by looking for clue words, such as "about".
We will also continue learning how to use addition to check our work as we are learning about the relationship between addition and subtraction.
You can help your child practice at home on IXL D.1, D.8
They can also still work on addition and subtraction strategies if they are on Prodigy.
Your child will be bringing home a math study guide for homework. This will be due on Friday, and it is important that they bring it back on Friday as we will be using it to review for our test. They will bring the completed packet home this weekend to practice for their test.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
We will continue learning how to estimate differences. We will be using the same sentence stem from last week to help with rounding: ____ is between ____ and ____ but it is closer to ____.
We will also be discussing the differences between estimating and finding an exact amount.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
We will be taking a quick quiz to see where we are with rounding and estimating sums today.
We will then do a quick review of any skills where we had struggle, before we begin estimating differences. We will be using the same sentence stem from last week to help with rounding: ____ is between ____ and ____ but it is closer to ____.
We will also be discussing the differences between estimating and finding an exact amount.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be using what we have learned about place value to add numbers with and without regrouping.
Our goal is to become fluent and much faster with completing single digit addition, as we are solving larger problems. We will also be using our estimating skills to determine the reasonableness of our answers.
Attached you will find tips, practice, and a challenge.
IXL Practice: C.1, C.3,C.4
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be using the "break apart strategy" to add. This is also known as expanded form.
We will be breaking numbers apart in their values and using what we learned about place value to add numbers... some with regrouping and some without. This is an excellent time to get out those place value disks from a couple weeks ago!
Attached you will find tips, practice, and a challenge!
IXL Practice: B.7, B.8, B.9
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be using the "break apart strategy" to add. This is also known as expanded form.
We will be breaking numbers apart in their values and using what we learned about place value to add numbers... some with regrouping and some without. This is an excellent time to get out those place value disks from a couple weeks ago!
Attached you will find tips, practice, and a challenge!
IXL Practice: B.7, B.8, B.9
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be taking a mid-chapter quiz to check our progress towards our goals. We will also be completing centers/small groups.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be practicing addition strategies while using the associative property of addition that we learned about last week.
This properties allows us to group 3 or more addends in a different order and we will get the same sum. For example, 5+(2+4)= (5+2)+4
Attached you will find tips, practice, and a challenge!
IXL Practice: N.4 and N.5
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
We will be using what we know about rounding and adding to estimate sums. Students will be expected to determine whether to round to the nearest 10 or 100, and then they will add or combine to find a total. We will also practice checking our answers in multiple ways.
Attached you will find some tips, practice, and a challenge you can do at home!
IXL Practice: P.6, P.7, P.8
Due:
Benchmark Testing
Today we will be completing benchmark testing for the beginning of the year.
Any extra time will be spent on reviewing and practicing with rounding to the nearest 10 and 100.
Due:
Addition and Subtraction Within 1000
Today we will be putting to work all of our new strategies for rounding to the nearest 10 and 100. Our goal is to be able to do so correctly, but to also be able to EXPLAIN our reasoning to JUSTIFY our answers.
Some tips/tricks are attached below, as well as some extra practice if you want to work on it at home.
Also, remind students to use our sentence stem:
____ is between ____ and _____ but it is closer to _____.
Reminders: Homework for this week is due today. We will be going over it in class, so please make sure students have returned it!
Due:
Rounding
Today we will begin rounding two and three digit numbers to the nearest 100. We will be using the following sentence stem:
_____ is between ____ and ____ but it is closer to ___.
For example, 263 is between 200 and 300 but it is closer to 300.
This would be a quick and easy way to practice while in the car or eating dinner! See if they are able to mentally name the 10's a number is between and then determine what it is closest to!
Due:
Rounding
Today we will begin rounding two and three digit numbers to the nearest 10. We will be using the following sentence stem:
_____ is between ____ and ____ but it is closer to ___.
For example, 13 is between 10 and 20 but it is closer to 10.
This would be a quick and easy way to practice while in the car or eating dinner! See if they are able to mentally name the 10's a number is between and then determine what it is closest to!
Due:
Testing
Today we will be taking our benchmark assessments for the beginning of the year. For more information about your child's test results, contact their teacher.
Due:
Place Value Understanding
Today we will continue learning our math class routines and review important place value skills from previous years so that we are ready to start learning 3rd grade skills.
We will be using place value disks to manipulate, compose numbers, and decompose numbers. We will build on what we learned yesterday by working on how to model addition and subtraction using the place value disks.
Math words we will be using:
place value, compose, decompose, value, standard form, expanded form, regroup
This video models how we will use the place value disks for show addition:
Every student should be adding a place value mat and set of disks to their "Math Tools" folder if you want to practice composing numbers at home! A picture of these tools is attached. If you want to print more at home, the downloads are also attached!
A copy of the assessment is attached if you want to practice at home!