On Monday, students learned strategies to compare and order large numbers. Students used wiki sticks to compare and order numbers on their marker boards. One of the strategies that students learned to compare numbers is to line the numbers up according to their place value. They also learned to use a number line to help compare numbers.
We spent Tuesday and Wednesday adding and subtracting large numbers. Overall students did very well with adding large numbers. However, some students seemed to be struggling when subtracting large numbers, especially when regrouping is involved. We did a lot of extra practice with this. I pulled the struggling students in a small group to work with them. It would be helpful if they practiced solving subtraction problems at home as well. I suggest that you make up subtraction questions that your child can solve.
Thursday was spent reviewing for the place value assessment that students took on Friday.
During science this week, students learned about 3 different forms of energy. They learned about light, electrical energy, and heat. I love how enthusiastic they are about discussing science topics. When investigating light, students observed a paint brush in a cup of water. We discussed why the paintbrush appears to look bent in the water. Ask your child to explain why to you in their own words. They should be able to explain to you that it is actually the light that is bending when it hits the water, also known as refraction. Below are a couple pictures of the students observing the paint brush in water.
I'm so lucky to have such an eager group of students! I enjoy working with all of your children! Have a great weekend!
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