Math

Our first unit will be on Whole Numbers. We will look at how to represent numbers up to a million in a variety of ways. We will cover how to estimate when adding and subtracting large numbers, then find the exact sum and difference. Enclosed is the homework book with a review of most of the lessons for this unit:

The second unit is on Multiplication and Division. the students will be working to master the basic facts and then move onto larger number products and quotients -- 2-digit X 2-digit, and 3-digit divided by 1-digit. Here is a booklet that reviews most of the unit's lessons so parents can help their child at home:

The third unit is on Measurement. Students will investigate linear measurement, using appropriate metric units (mm,cm, m, km). They will look at the relationships between the perimeter and area of rectangles. As well, they will investigate volume and liquid capacity of containers, using appropriate metric units (cubic cm, mL, L, g, kg). Here is a copy of a booklet which reviews the key lessons of the unit:

The next unit is on Geometry. The students will look at 2D quadrilaterals and 3D prisms and pyramids. They will be able to describe the attributes of each shape or solid. Here is the review booklet which has many of the main lessons for this unit:

After Geometry we cover Fractions, Decimals, and Percents. The students learn about equivalent fractions, and relating fractions to decimals and percents. The unit review booklet is enclosed:

Our next unit is Patterns and Equations. The students will be expected to recognize and extend numerical patterns, predict and problem solve using patterns, and complete equations using variables. The unit review booklet is enclosed:

The second last unit is on Statistics and Probability. It is about the likelihood of events, and using the correct language to explain possible outcomes. As well, the students are asked to interpret and build double bar graphs.

The last unit is on Transformations, which is the movement of shpaes on a plane. Some examples would be slides (translations), flips (reflections), and turns (rotations).

Here are some links to some great Math sites which offer skill instruction and practice through games and activities:

[|IXL Math]

[|Interactive Math]

[|Black Gold]

[|Cool math 4 Kids]

[|Gamequarium]

[|Math Fact Cafe]

[|AAA Math]

[|Fun Brain]

[|Figure This]

[|Math Frog]

[|BBC Math Games]

I cannot over-emphasize how important extra practice of the basic facts at home will be for the success of the student in this unit, especially as we work with larger numbers.Here is a math facts practice booklet, parents can use at home, in addition to the websites listed above.

Parents can also assist their child by using the math facts review and video tutorials that are found in my "You Tube" account.