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Hello parents,
We just took our first test on decimals.The kids are loving the new unit in math .We are learning how to multiply, add, divide, and subtract . we will retest those who did not get a four (mastery). WE are doing multiplication and division with decimals in Mrs. Johnson’s class. We just took m cap test and are class average is… drum roll pleas bdbdbdbdbdbd 7.9. Benchmark for 5th grade is a score of 7. Below you can practice your multiplication skills and see if you are as sharp as you think you are.
9/789= 4637×78= 538.69×37984= !NO PEEKING! 1 87.66 2 36.128 3=204614.7196 the fastest calculated time was 5.5 minutes. Suvan is the record holder with Conor right behind him with 5.6.
In Inquiry we are learning about the the colonial days as you all know, and on Monday we are going to the library to study.If your daughter/son has library card please send them with it.
We will also have a “Colonial Days” market on Thursday. Students can bring a craft or food item to sell. We will use our class money to buy goods from other classmates.
We are making an island for are final assignment in our unit of Inquiry. The due date is December 3rd.It can be made out of a drawing,wooden structure, lego, or clay.We are making a brochure in class.We will finalize the brochure in class.The rules/requirements are you need a flag. Make it colorful. A constitution of the land “This should declare the Supreme law of the land.” In it you should think about what your society values. How does your constitution insure that your society/island functions in the way you see as important. After you are satisfied with your draft of your islands construction, rewrite it an tea stained paper to make it look old school and official. :]. And an essay