5th Grade News
5th Grade News
CogAT/Iowa Tests:
I will be helping administer the CogAT/Iowa Gifted & Talented Assessment from October 6th – 9th. This important assessment is required for all second-grade students.
🚫 No Challenge Classes: Due to testing, there will be no Challenge classes during this week (October 6th – 9th). Classes will resume the following week as scheduled.
Our students are making fantastic progress in algebra with the Hands-On Equations program! This method uses physical pieces to make solving equations a visual and kinesthetic process.
✅ We are finishing up Level 2 review.
🚀 Soon, students will begin Level 3, where they’ll be introduced to the exciting concept of the “green cubes.”
Students are growing more confident in their problem-solving skills!
Extensions Unit Deep Dive:
✨ Highlights so far:
Art & History: We studied Frederic Remington, examining how his artwork influenced ideas about the “Wild West.”
Current Project: Students are finishing their study of the Gateway Arch National Park by:
Designing informative brochures ✍️
Crafting edible arches 🍪