Sept 15-19

• This week we will begin Chapter 3, Adding & Subtracting Decimals. We will start by estimating decimal numbers and then moving on to adding and subtracting. Near the end of the week we will solve problems related to money. 

• Our Chapter 3 test is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, Sept 30th with the review on Monday, Sept 29th. This date could change based on where we are in our lessons. 

• IXL Chapter 3 practice: AA 1-14 and HH 1-3

• A few tips for helping your child be successful in math:

  1. Encourage them to keep their work neat and organized (this is a BIG one)

  2. Remind them to slow down and do each step. Even when you feel like you can confidently skip steps, don't! We will get there eventually but we aren't there yet. 

  3. Practice in IXL

  4. Watch videos posted to Google Classroom or the 5th grade website. 

Sept 8-12

• Last week we reviewed number properties and began learning the Order of Operations. This week we will continue evaluating numerical expressions using Ordre of Operations. You may remember this as PEMDAS. We will also create numerical expressions. 

• Our chapter 2 test is scheduled for Friday, Sept 12th with a review on Thursday, Sept 11th. The study guide and answer key are posted in Google Classroom. 

• A few tips for helping your child be successful in math:

  1. Encourage them to keep their work neat and organized (this is a BIG one)

  2. Remind them to slow down and do each step. Even when you feel like you can confidently skip steps, don't! We will get there eventually but we aren't there yet. 

  3. Practice in IXL section H, lessons 1-11. 

  4. Watch videos posted to Google Classroom or the 5th grade website. 

Sept 2-5

• We finished up chapter 1, which was a review of whole number and decimal place value. This week we are digging into chapter 2, Numerical Expressions. We will spend the first part of the week reviewing number properties. Each property, along with a description and example of each, will be glued into the vocab section of math binders. Additionally, we will have three vocabulary words:  

  • 1. evaluate

    2. order of operations

    3. numerical expression 

• For the second part of the week we will begin learning the steps of Order of Operations or, PEMDAS. This skill can be a challenge for many students. Some things you can do to help your student be successful with Order of Operations:

  • 1. Encourage them to keep their work neat and organized (this is a BIG one)

    2. Remind them to slow down and do each step. Even when you feel like you can confidently skip steps, don't! We will get there eventually but we aren't there yet. 

    3. Practice in IXL section H, lessons 1-11. 

    4. Watch videos posted to Google Classroom or the 5th grade website. 

• Our first test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, Sept 11th. Our test review is scheduled for Wednesday, the 10th. This date could get moved depending on how we're doing with this skill. 

Aug 25-29

• This week we are continuing to work in chapter 1. We are digging deeper into decimal numbers. We're working with decimal place value, writing decimals in standard/word/expanded form, rounding and comparing/ordering decimals

• Important Dates:

Tuesday, Aug 26 - quiz over lesson 1.5

Tuesday, Sept 2 - review for Chapter 1 test

Wednesday, Sept 3 - Chapter 1 test

• Reminders:

  1. A copy of the Chapter 1 quiz study guide and answer key to the study guide will post in Google Classroom at 3:00pm, Aug 22nd

  2. A copy of the Chapter 1 test study guide and answer key to the study guide will post in Google Classroom at 3:00pm, Aug 27th

  3. In preparation for quizzes/tests, students may review notes, watch videos located in Google Classroom and the 5th grade website

  4. Access their Big Ideas book online to work through practice problem

  5. Homework should be written in the planner each day, Monday-Thursday

Aug 18-22

• This week we will continue working through chapter 1. We will work with place value of whole numbers and decimal numbers to the thousandths place. We will also begin converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions. 

• Friday students will have an open note, multiple choice vocabulary quiz. Students have the words, along with definitions and flashcards, in the Vocab section of their math binder. 

Aug 11-15

• This week we are completing our iReady diagnostic math assessment. We are also building our math binders and starting chapter 1 in the Big Ideas textbook. Chapter 1 is a review of decimal and whole number place value. We're adding one more decimal place, the thousandths place. 

• All students will join our Google Classroom this week. Here, students can find their daily assignments, supplemental videos, math games, daily homework, and instructions for accessing the Big Ideas textbook online. 

• Please take a moment to check out the Math Resources tab. Here you can find videos that supplement what we are doing in class.

• Vocabulary:  decimal fraction, decimal number, decimal system, place value, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, ten-thousandths, base, exponent, period, power

• Math homework will begin Monday, Aug 18th.

Aug 4-8

• This week we will spend the first part of the week going over student expectations in math class. We will also spend time building our math binders. Later this week we will begin reviewing place value, including whole numbers and decimals. 

• Please take a moment to check out the Math Resources tab. Here you can find videos that supplement what we are doing in class.

• Vocabulary:  decimal fraction, decimal number, decimal system, place value, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, ten-thousandths, base, exponent, period, power