Slight change to quiz information for today...

Dear Parents, 

We woke our four-year-old daughter up this morning to discover that she has a very sore throat and is suddenly speaking in a voice almsot as deep as mine. I cannot be in today while I take care of her, but today's quiz will happen as scheduled. The only change is that I won't be able to score it and return it on the same day. I will be able to get it graded over the weekend and will send it home with the kids on Monday.

Sorry about losing that super-quick turnaround. The kids really appreciated having it right away last time.

In science today my students are working on a packet of learning target reflections. Students received these the Friday before the snow hit. They will be due next wednesday. The kids didn't have a due date when they were given out and today my substitute, Janet Ho, will be having them record that due date (2/1/2012) on their reflection sheet.

I hope you have a wonderful Friday and a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Brian

WMS: Edventure: Math quiz tomorrow

Dear Parents,

I just wanted to let you know that tomorrow we will be having a short quiz on multiplying fractions. Your students should have the quiz back in their hands before they leave. Because this is a short basic skills quiz, I will also have the seventh grade math students take it to see if anyone taking that class has any needs.

Today in class the kids did some practice problems like a short pre-test to know if they needed specific strategies to work on. Your child should have that practice quiz with them in their math notebook or in their binder. Here are the things the kids should be able to do on their quiz:

• Use the fraction multiplication algorithm to multiply simple fractions by simple fractions (for example 1/2 x 2/3).
• Represent whole numbers as fractions to multiply them using the fraction multiplication algorithm (for example 5 x 3/4 would be represented as 5/1 x 3/4 and then simply multiplied).
• Change mixed numbers into improper fractions so that they can be used with the fraction multiplication algorithm (for example 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 would be changed to 7/2 x 21/4 and then multiplied).
• Make sure all answers are in the simplest form. That simplest form can be a mixed number or a simplified improper fraction.

If you would like a little practice for your child tonight, I've attached some sample problems similar to what will be on the quiz tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Brian

WMS: Looking for some math practice for snowy days?

Dear EdVenture Parents,

I hope you're enjoying the snow and the down time. But just in case you're looking for a little math brush up during these snowy days, I have a few worksheets posted for you that go along with our current learning targets (LT).

LT1: I can add any fractions or mixed numbers.

LT2: I can subtract any fraction or mixed number from a greater fraction or mixed number.

LT3: I can multiply any fractions or mixed numbers.

LT4: I can divide any fractions or mixed numbers.

Almost all students should be able to work on LT1, LT2, and LT3. Not all students are working on LT4 yet (but many are). Your child can help select which worksheets are "at the right level" for practicing the multiplication and division right now.

You can find these worksheets here:

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Enjoy the snow and the outdoor fun!

Cheers,

Brian