Fourth graders took their unit test on multiplication of whole numbers and decimals just before Winter Break. This week, we began our new unit on division. We began with vocabulary terms, and we worked on developing the inverse relationship of multiplication and division. We also began using the traditional algorithm for long division. We will practiced this skill extensively in class before students are expected to use it on their own. However, practicing multiplication facts for a few minutes every day will make long division MUCH easier since their recall of facts will speed them along in the process.
The 4th grade math students have been continuing their study of graphs, and they completed a graphs assessment on Friday. They have also been learning to multiply 2- and 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers. We explored these problems while using place value blocks and the "partial products' method, but we are now focused on using the traditional algorithm. Students will continue to practice this week while also beginning to use decimals in multiplication.
***Students will benefit greatly from practicing their basic multiplication facts at home for a few minutes each day. Please encourage your child to practice daily with flash cards, web sites, apps, etc. Fourth graders have been working with various types of graphs last week and this week. Although students are practicing how to find information from graphs, we are also focusing on when each type of graph is the most appropriate choice for the given data. We are also using graphs to identify trends. Students used the createagraph.com site to build their own graphs which were color-printed for display.
Fourth graders have been working on pictorial and numerical patterns. They have also used input/output tables to identify the patterns and create an equation describing the in/out rule using a variable. They have also been working on creating and solving multi-step word problems. We will be working with basic multiplication and division and graphs next week. Students will take a multiplication speed test next Friday, November 20th.
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Mrs. GregoryMrs. Gregory has been a teacher for 25 years. She lives in Montpelier with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs. Archives
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