The Best of 5/6S!

Book orders are due Monday. Students are working on modelling patterns shown in a table of values and using models of patterns to create a table of values. The math homework is to practice these concepts. Grade 5 students are to complete #3 and 4 on page 15 of the textbook. Grade 6 students are to complete #2, 3, and 5 on page 382 of the textbook. Students were given some time to work on this in class. If they accomplished what was assigned, they are still asked to take it home and show it to a parent/guardian so that they may check it and verify it is completed. Please let me know if your child is experiencing any difficulties with these concepts so that I may assist them in their learning.

Students are working on patterns using input/output machines. If they are unsure, have them review the beginning of the lesson the pages before their assigned work. I there is still any confusion, please write me a note indicating items with which they may be having trouble so that I may help them Monday. Grade 5 page 11, #4-6 Grade 6 page 8-9, #3-5

Homework will be given at times throughout the year as a way for students to build on their knowledge and skills learned in class. Everyday practice homework will not be assessed for grading purposes. However, it does help me to understand which students are having some difficulties with the work we are doing in class. I encourage you to help your child with understanding what they are doing for homework. If they are still struggling with concepts we are working on, please write me a note or have the student come see me so that we may work on the problem together. I don't wish to cause frustration and unhappy evenings. If your child has spent an acceptable amount of time working on the homework, but is really struggling, please have them do what they can and write me a note so that I may help them. Students should be writing in their agendas each day to let you know about things that are happening in the classroom/school. This will include any homework assignments or projects the

Students have a Number Patterns worksheet to complete for the weekend. They have been given some time to start it in class. If they are finished they have been told to still take it home in order to check over their work and to show it to an adult. If they have not already done so, students are asked to return their picture day form for next week.

We have some supplies in our classroom that students share. If you wish to purchase items for your child to have for their own use, I have included a list below of items they will need throughout the year. pencils sharpener eraser coloured pencils highlighter glue scissors ruler with centimetres (preferably no inches) protractor (and compass for grade six) for math calculator a notebook for writing (Preferably a unique notebook with a sturdy cover to make it "special")

Students have been assigned a math textbook. they will be using this book at times to supplement the Ontario Curriculum expectations. The students began practicing patterns from the math textbooks today and have homework tonight. If a student has finished their homework in class, I make it a rule that they take home their finished homework to show their parents they have completed the task. Grade 5: page 8 #1-4 Grade 6: page 12 #1, 3, 4, and 6 Please have students finish any of this work not completed in class and return tomorrow so that we may take up the answers and correct any errors.

Picture Day is coming soon and students will have received a form which includes the date and background selection. Please return forms with your selections to me so that they are here for picture day. We have now begun our second unit in math. We have begun learning about creating patterns from a given pattern rule (such as: start at 3, multiply by 2 and subtract 2 each time). Students were working with hundreds charts exploring multiples of numbers, looking for patterns in the ones and tens places. Students should practice finding patterns in multiples, creating patterns from a pattern rule, and identifying the pattern rule from a list of numbers. Sample questions: -Write out the multiples of 3 and then 6. What patterns do you see in each list of numbers? What do you notice if you compare the numbers in both lists? -What is the pattern rule for the following list of numbers: 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23... - Create the following pattern based on the rule: Start at 6, add 11 and sub

After the holiday on Monday, students will have to do their math unit quiz when they return on Tuesday. We have been working on place value and understanding numbers. For grade 5 students this will be numbers up to 100 000. For grade 6 students it will be numbers up to 1 000 000. Grade 5 students should be able to: -Round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, or hundred thousand place -Compare numbers to see which is greater, and use the > and < signs appropriately -Order groups of numbers from the least to the greatest, or greatest to least -Write numbers in words from the given digits -Write numbers in digits from the given words -Write numbers in expanded form -Tell how many tens, hundreds, or thousands would be in a number (such as 100 000) Grade 6 students should be able to: -Round numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand, hundred thousand or millions place -Compare numbers to see which is greater, and use the > and &

Welcome to the students and families of 5/6S! This blog will be used throughout the year to give information about what students are doing in the class during the day. I will post various curriculum expectations being covered in different subjects, notes students are writing, information on projects, as well as pictures of students working on various activities. Please check back regularly to keep up on information.