Math

Daily Homework

April to June: Reviewing Foundational Learning

At this point, students should have their math facts well in hand, however I recommend they test themselves (using Math Minute) and make sure they know their division facts as I am still seeing mistakes. I will be quizzing students and sending home long division practice for those students who have forgotten how to do long division.

Although we are still learning new concepts, our last foundational learning is complete when we have covered co-ordinate graphing. Therefore, it is very important that students use their homework time to review concepts.

On Friday, April 9th, students will do a cumulative review to see how much they have retained. Each week from then on, we will be reviewing a specific foundational learning and I will send home a homework packet from their text book. On Friday, they will take a quiz. I highly recommend that students read the webpage for that foundational learning, complete the homework packet, and look at the associated questions in IXL. You can check the calendar in the news section of this website to see what we are reviewing each week. At the end of seven weeks, students will do a cumulative review again.

January to March

What should I do for homework when we don't have a review sheet? Well, how are you doing with your math facts? Do the homework under the answer that matches you the best.

I can correctly answer 30 or more math facts in a minute.

• Do IXL at least 3 nights a week. Go to the recommended problems to review what we have learned.

• Play the math games for the unit we are doing.

I can correctly answer 20-30 math facts in a minute.

• Use the Math Minute Website 2 nights a week.

• Do IXL 3 nights a week. Go to the recommended problems to review what we have learned.

• If you don't understand a question in IXL, ask the teacher the next day!

I can correctly answer 0-20 math facts in a minute.

• Practice your math facts using flash cards, the Math Minute website, and/or IXL every night.

September to November

It is important that we have basic computations memorized (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with numbers up to 10). You will feel more confident and have an easier time concentrating on new material, once you have this done.

Look at your practice chart. You will test yourself every day on Math Minute and record your scores on the chart. If you get 20 or more correct, then you can colour that section of the picture and move on to the next level. If you get less then 20 on a section, then set that as your memorization goal for your homework.

Be honest and do the work you need to to complete your memorization. We will have tests so I can see how you are doing with your goals.

Click on the review page called "Memorizing Basic Operations" for ways to practice at home. There are songs and games. You can also make flash cards for yourself or design your own way to study.