We have been very busy little learners over the first two days of this week! In Math, we are learning how to read, write and solve number stories! This not only helps us with literacy and addition and subtraction, but is helping us develop problem solving skills.
Speaking of problem solving skills, we also did an exercise in probability today. We predicted what number we would roll most frequently when rolling two dice. Students made estimates first, then tested their theories with a partner. After completing this activity, we found that most groups rolled 6, 7, or 8 most frequently. We then looked at all of the different combinations that could form each number, and found out why we rolled 6-8 most often. We used the words 'more likely,' 'less likely,' and 'equally likely.' During our Language and UOI periods yesterday, we learned about presentation skills. We first went to the third grade class to watch their final unit of inquiry presentations on simple machines. After we came back to our classroom, we talked about things they did well, and ways they could improve. We then practiced our 'Extreme Weather' presentations once more, and presented our findings. (I will post pictures and research to our learning portfolios later this week.) I was really impressed by each child's presentation and knowledge from research. Today in Language Arts, we continued with our phonics focus on long vowels. We learned all of the combinations that make long 'o' and played a game of 'Go Fish' in groups of 5 practicing reading these words. We also began our new unit on Storytelling. After your questionnaire responses, I have developed this unit around students' home literacy engagement with LEGO. To learn more about this researched based project, click here.
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