3D Measurement math test

On Tuesday, June 9, we will be having a test on 3D measurement. This will involve calculating the volume of a rectangular prism (V= length x width x height), converting between millilitres and litres, milligrams and grams and kilograms, and vice versa, as well as recognizing the relationship between volume and capacity. For example, an object with a volume of 100cm³  
would displace 100mL of water.

Term 2 Book Talk

Where has the year gone?! Students will be presenting one more book talk (oral presentation) before the end of the school year. The following is a guideline to help with planning. Happy reading!

Book Talk Planning Sheet                    Name: ________________________

Book Talk Date:___________________________

Hook: __________________________________________________________

I read __________________________________________________________

by _____________________________________________________________

This story is about ________________________________________________

I choose this book because __________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

The story takes place: ______________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

The main character(s) in the story is (are) _______________________________

_______________________________________________________________

This (these) character (s) is (are) important because _______________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The story is about _________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The biggest problem in the book is _____________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

I liked/disliked this book because _____________________________________

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I would recommend this book to people who like ___________________________

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Decimals and Point of View

In math we are currently working on decimals and their relationship with fractions. There will not be a test, but rather an in-school assignment that students will be working on this week. I have included a link to a video that effectively outlines the concepts we are working on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jcW-ZgpRbM

In language, we have been exploring point of view and perspective in the real world and in various texts. We have been exploring how different situations can be a very different experience depending on someone's perspective. Continuing this conversation at home could lead to some interesting discussion!

Fractions Test

On Friday, April 17 there will be a math test based on the fractions material we have covered over the past three weeks. This test will cover these topics: finding equivalent fractions, finding the simplest form of fractions, finding and comparing fractions on a number line, converting mixed numbers and improper fractions, and comparing mixed numbers and improper fractions.

Fractions!

We have begun our math unit on fractions. We have looked at comparing and ordering fractions as well as equivalent fractions and fractions on a number line. I am including a sample problem solving question that we worked on in class today. Feel free to go over it with your child!

}If you need 3/8 of a metre of ribbon to make a bow, how many bows can you make with 1 metre of ribbon? How much ribbon is left over?

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}How many bows can you make with 2 metres? How much ribbon is left over?

3D Geometry

We will have a short 3D geometry assessment this Thursday. Students will need to know how how to match 3D figures with their nets, the definitions of pyramids and prisms, how to describe 3D figures (number and shape of faces, number of vertices and edges). Necessary information and example questions can be found in work they have completed and the homework that was assigned yesterday.
Thank you!

Writing Assignment - Persuasive Letter and Math - 3D Geometry

Hello!
Today, the students were introduced to their next writing assignment. They will each be producing a persuasive letter. It is a very structured piece of writing and today we looked at this structure and began brainstorming topic ideas. Parents can help in this process, if they wish, by doing some brainstorming of topic ideas together and perhaps assisting with some research to help find supporting details, facts, and examples.

Our next math unit is relatively short and will focus on geometric properties of 3D shapes. Students will need to know how to identify and classify 3D shapes. Eg. is this shape a pyramid or a prism? Which pyramid or prism is it? Or, describe how many faces, edges, and vertices a rectangular prism, etc. has.  

Data Management Test - Wednesday, February 25

We will be having our test for data management on Wednesday. We have been working on and practicing material from this unit for quite some time now and students should already be well prepared. We will spend the next two days doing additional review. We have already done a number of smaller assessments for this unit.
The test will include:
Finding mean, median, mode and range
Drawing line and bar graphs, given a set of data
Finding information using graphs (being able to read line, bar, and circle graphs)
Finding bias in graphs (compare two graphs and be able to describe whether or not they show the same data and if one shows bias)

Proportional Reasoning - video

Proportional reasoning is an area that is receiving a lot of attention from the Ministry of Education. The following is a video produced by EQAO to help parents understand what is involved. It includes suggestions for parents to help their children develop and practice proportional reasoning.

EQAO Proportional Reasoning

Data Management Questions: Mean, Median, Mode and Range

Find the Mean, Median, Mode and Range for the following sets of data. Use a calculator when necessary.

1)   2, 5, 9, 7, 8, 6, 7, 5, 5

2) 81, 140, 116, 82, 151, 116, 155

Measurement Unit Test - Tuesday, January 20

Our unit test will be on January 20th. It will cover the following topics:

Choosing appropriate units of measure
Relating units of measure (ie. 50mm = 5cm)
Finding Area and Perimeter of polygons using a grid
Finding Area and Perimeter of rectangles using formulas. P = 2(l+w)
                                                                                             A = l x w

Math Journal: Relating Units of Measure

Complete the following chart in your math journals.

mm	cm	dm	m
		8
	25
			7
3000

Measurement

Welcome back and Happy New Year!
We are currently working on a measurement unit. Students have so far been introduced to standard and non-standard units, relating units of measure (e.g. 1m = 100cm), and perimeter.

I would like students to answer the following questions in their math journals by Friday, January 9.

Use what you know about these shapes to help you answer the questions.

1. What is the perimeter of an isosceles triangle with two sides of 8 cm and 1 side of 5 cm?
2. What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides of 5 cm and 10 cm?
3. What are the side lengths if the perimeter of a square is 24 cm?
4. What are the possible side lengths if the perimeter of a rectangle is 36 cm?