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It is important that students learn to communicate their thinking when solving problems in Math. What follows is a list of strategies we will use regularly in Math class.
Problem Solving Strategies
Guess and Check
Make a Picture
Make and Organized List
Look for a Pattern
Make a Table
Work Backwards
Act it Out
Use Logical Reasoning
Remember.......You can use pictures, words and numbers to explain your answer. Be sure to use the words First, Then, Next and Finally to explain your thinking.
In Literacy classes we will use the following forms of writing to start the year. We will begin with personal narratives and summaries. We will also look at report writing as we study the regions of Canada.
Summary
A good summary should have the following components.
written in your own words.
short, no more than a paragraph or two
includes main ideas and important details
logical sequence
includes a conclusion where the main topic is restated.
Personal Narratives - A personal narrative tells about an event and shares the writer's thoughts about the event.
Introduce the topic
Sequence events in order using enough detail to engage the reader
Use descriptive language to paint a picture for the reader so they can visualize the experience
Add personal thoughts or feelings about the experience
End by leaving the reader with something to think about - something you have learned or observed.
Reports - A report provides information about people, things, events or concepts. Its purpose is to create a dominant impression about whatever idea it is describing. A complete report includes the following:
an opening statement that states the topic
information grouped in logical chunks under headings and subheadings
factual precise information
includes subject specific or technical vocabulary
may include descriptive vocabulary that appeals to the senses
written in the present tense
end with a concluding statement
include illustrations with labels
photographs and captions
charts or graphs
an index and glossary
10 Point Answer Checklist should be referred to for all written assignments.
A 10 Point Answer
Starts with a capital
Ends with a punctuation mark
Starts with words from the question
Actually answers the question asked
Doesn't include extra information
Is specific
Uses descriptive words
Is in complete sentences that make sense
Is printed neatly
Is Proofread!
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