What a wonderful experience we had this morning visiting the Discovery Centre! Just think, in a few more years we'll have an outdoor rink to skate on in the winter and splash pads in the summer. We are very blessed to have all these wonderful amenities being built in our neighbourhood in an environmentally sensitive way. Excellent job today. Make sure you share the information you learned about bees today with your family. Remember 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6...
Math
Today in math we reviewed how to use the area of rectangle to calculate 2-digit multiplication and unit rates. A unit rate is the cost for ONE. For example:
5 bagels cost $2. How much do 10 bagels cost? 6 bagels?
The first question is easy. If 5 bagels cost $2 then 10 bagels cost twice as much $4.
To find the cost of 6 bagels, you must find the UNIT COST. What is the cost for 1 bagel?
To find the unit cost, you DIVIDE. $2.00 ÷ 5 = $0.40 OR 40¢ for 1 bagel
If 1 bagel is 40¢ then 6 bagels are 6 x 40¢ = 240¢ or $2.40
Both grades have practice questions to finish in their MathUP duotang. Grade 5 you were given a game to practice unit rates. Keep the game to play over the weekend.
We will be having a math test on multiplication and division NEXT WEEK. You will NOT HAVE A MUlTIPLICATION CHART to use for the test. LEARN YOUR FACTS!
Reminders:
- Ticket / best wishes/ t-shirt orders for "The Little Mermaid"
- Check out Mathletics to see if you can access the site
- PRACTICE YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS
- Remember to have your INQUIRY question for Genius Hour / Passion Project tomorrow
Thank you to all students who wore a jersey to honour the victims of the Humboldt Broncos Junior Hockey Team.
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