Today we continued our work on creating graphs using the data provided. We worked together on graphing two different sets of data about how ramp angle impacts distance travelled for a skateboard. Using what we learned, students then worked on graphing trick or treat data from Menlo Park, CA over the course of 4 years...they had quite a few visitors :)
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Students took at check-in assessment on multiplying numbers using the traditional model: 5th grade goal is to be able to multiply 3-digit numbers by 2-digit numbers.
We continued our work on graphing today by setting up a graph based on "experiment data" as a whole class. We spent a great deal of time talking about labeling, and how to choose the right scale for the data. Students then worked to find the averages of each set of data which we will use tomorrow to graph. Students will use their skills built to complete their own graphs later this week.
Today we continued our work on multiplication. I gave students the opportunity to put a notes sheet in their math notebooks to help if they felt that it would be beneficial. Then we talked about the 5th grade expectation (3-digit by 2-digit traditional multiplication) and where they would fall in a 1 through 4 scale. We will take our first assessment tomorrow to see how students are doing with using the traditional model. Students self-selected work based on what they felt that their challenge level was. This work was started in class (35 minutes) and will be finished at home for homework. A reminder that all work must be turned in (either on the homework page or stapled to it). HOMEWORK TONIGHT: ONE OF THE ASSIGNMENTS BELOW--BOTH SIDES NEED TO BE COMPLETE 1) PAGE 21/22 (MOST) OR 2) PAGE 23/24 (SOME) Today we spent more time with multiplying multi-digit numbers using the traditional model. We talked through several problems, then students went back to check their work from last week. Students who felt confident and comfortable that they had done the work correctly passed it in. Others chose to take it home for more practice.
HOMEWORK TONIGHT: HOME LINK 2-7 MUST TURN IN ALL WORK Today students finished up collecting data from their chosen experiment. We also began talking about the components of a 2-coordinate graph (one of our math targets). Students will be using their collected data to create their own graphs as part of a final Fair Test assessment.
Today we did a quick number puzzle and worked on converting units and writing number stories about them. We made the generalization that when going from a BIG unit (like feet) to a small unit (like inches) that you need to multiply because it takes more small units to fill the large unit space. Likewise, when going from a small unit to a BIG unit, you divide because it takes less of the BIG units to fill the same space.
HOMEWORK TONIGHT: HOME LINK 2-6 Today we reworked responses to a Fair Test knowledge check that we did earlier in the week. Most students lacked the detail expected on part of the assessment, so we talked about this and students had the opportunity to redo.
We will continue with Catapults on Monday. Today groups decided on one of three experiments to do with their catapult systems. Student gathered data today and will continue tomorrow. Next week we will use our data to graph and analyze the results as well as a write up how they conducted their experiments as fair tests. |
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