Hard Working Mathematicians!

        The kids put a lot of effort into practicing the partial product multiplication strategy this week.  This multiplication strategy uses place value to help with multiplication.  We were able to practice this in a variety of ways including word problems. 

On Friday the kids took an assessment on the first part of our Multiplication and Division Unit.  Below is a picture of the Partial Product strategy.  We also used the area model strategy a little bit.  We will use the area model strategy more as we learn how to multiply double digit by double digit multiplication.

Library Grand RE-OPENING!

        Unfortunately our classroom library was closed down earlier in the week.  The library was very disorganized and messy.  There were a lot of book that had been placed back on the shelves and not into the correctly labeled baskets.  Also, there were many books left on the floor.  It was really hard for kids to find what they needed. 

        The class learned how much they relied on being able to take books out of our classroom library when they were ready to start a new book.  Having the library closed, really made it clear how much we need our library to be in good condition. 

        As a class we talked about how to keep the library clean and organized.  We had a discussion about putting books back in the appropriate baskets and the reasons for doing so.

        We had several volunteers offer to clean up and organize the library.  On Thursday, we were able to have a Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!  There were lots of cheers when the library volunteers cut the ribbon to reopen the library! 

Here are a few pictures showing the hard work of some of the students. 

Just a reminder there is no school on Monday, November 10^th or Tuesday, November 11^th. 

I hope everyone has a great long weekend!

~Mrs. Lewis