Mathematickles

The class and I read this delightful book which is part math and part poetry.

One example is:
maple leaves + puddle = crimson ships

I shared some mathematickles that I made up:
Penny (my dog) - walk = pillows destroyed

The children have begun writing their own in their TOP notebooks and they range from sweet to clever to a little bit morbid.

Ask your child about her/his mathematickles and try to make up some of your own.

Math Fact Practice

One of the ways that I ensure the children are mastering their math facts is through a website called THATQUIZ.

Today I showed the class how find it on our Class Blog and gave them their passwords.

Your child should chose the “quizzes” that they need. Some children are working on subtraction and others on multiplication. There are also extra quizzes if your child likes the site.

By Friday, your child should complete 2 quizzes in either subtraction or multiplication. Any others are optional. A note is going home today with your child's password number on it.

Master Your Math Facts

Practice your math facts with “THAT QUIZ” at home.  Go to our class page and click on fact practice.  Your password is your lunch number.

If you need to use your multiplication table, you may, but remember that the goal is to have 50 facts in 3 minutes.

Remember, the only way to get better at something is through practice. Timez Attack is also available to help you study.