Unit 6 Test Wednesday

We will have our Unit 6 Math Assessment this Wednesday.  I apologize for the late notice; however, students will perform better on the assessment before break, rather than coming back from break.  Students are coming home with their review tonight.  It is not due until Wednesday.  

Below, I've listed some tips to help with the review, if you child is struggling.

• For questions that say "write 3 names for (a given fraction)": remind them that "names" is a synonym for equivalent fractions.  
• To find equivalent fractions, we multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number.  We say "if you put 3 shirts on (numerator), put 3 pants on (denominator)."  For whatever reason, this seems to stick with students, and they remember how to find equivalent fractions.  
• For questions that require them identify fractions on a number line:  Remind them that to identify the denominator, we count the spaces in between two whole numbers.  To identify the numerator, we count the hash marks.
•  Below, I've taken a picture of our fractions anchor chart.  This may help with other portions of the review.

Homework:

• Unit 6 test review: due Wednesday
• Practice multiplication facts
• Read 20 minutes 

Reminders:

• Unit 6 Math Assessment:  Wednesday, March 23
• Spring Break: Thursday (3/24) - Monday (3/28)
• Herr's Field Trip:  March 30, 2016
• Please return permission slip ASAP.
• Picture Day: Thursday, March 31

Classroom Supplies:  Again, thank you, thank you, thank you to families who continue to keep our classroom stocked with supplies so we can focus on learning.  Your generosity is so appreciated.  Thank you!

• Dry erase markers

Kidblog Link:  

• https://kidblog.org/class/RES11/login

Thank you,

Mrs. O'Neill