MARCH 2020
We have started to study fractions and decimals. The class will explore how to use the Greatest Common Factor or Least Common Multiple to solve word problems. We will also compare and simplify fractions and learn how to write them as a decimal.
To support your child’s learning at home, observe the different sizes of measuring cups. Have your child write the sizes on a sheet of paper and find the least common denominator (LCD) for all the measurement sizes. Then find equivalent fractions with that LCD for each measure. Next, order the sizes from least to greatest and arrange the measuring cups accordingly. Lastly, write at least three more equivalent fractions for each measurement.
Please continue to practice math facts with your child. Math fact fluency will help your child’s ability to recall the basic facts of all four operations accurately, quickly, and effortlessly. When students achieve automaticity with these facts, they have attained a level of mastery that enables them to retrieve them from long-term memory without conscious effort or attention. Practicing flash cards as well as working on the IXL and XtraMath.org websites are excellent resources to practice math facts.
As a reminder, one hour of ALEKS is due every Tuesday morning. Each week, 10 points are given to students for completing this requirement. Please encourage your child to practice ALEKS each night, even if it’s for 10 minutes.
Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education!
Warmly,
Mrs. Conte
To support your child’s learning at home, observe the different sizes of measuring cups. Have your child write the sizes on a sheet of paper and find the least common denominator (LCD) for all the measurement sizes. Then find equivalent fractions with that LCD for each measure. Next, order the sizes from least to greatest and arrange the measuring cups accordingly. Lastly, write at least three more equivalent fractions for each measurement.
Please continue to practice math facts with your child. Math fact fluency will help your child’s ability to recall the basic facts of all four operations accurately, quickly, and effortlessly. When students achieve automaticity with these facts, they have attained a level of mastery that enables them to retrieve them from long-term memory without conscious effort or attention. Practicing flash cards as well as working on the IXL and XtraMath.org websites are excellent resources to practice math facts.
As a reminder, one hour of ALEKS is due every Tuesday morning. Each week, 10 points are given to students for completing this requirement. Please encourage your child to practice ALEKS each night, even if it’s for 10 minutes.
Thank you for your continued support in your child’s education!
Warmly,
Mrs. Conte