Math and Language

Grade 5 and 6 Math
We are starting the data management unit. We are learning the co-ordinate system and starting to analyze and interpret data.

Grade 5 Language
We are continuing the Bridge to Terabithia novel study. Chapters 6-8 tasks are due by Friday, Oct. 31st.

Grade 6 Language
We are finishing up the descriptive writing task. Final copies can be handed in on Thursday or Friday of this week.

This week!

Hello everyone!  Just a friendly reminder about some important things that are due / going on this week:

Halloween Dance-A-Thon pledges and envelopes are due Tuesday, October 28th.
Picture Day Order Forms are due Thursday October 30th (Remember: you can also order online if you prefer)

Our Halloween Dance-A-Thon will be taking place on Friday, October 31st, so be sure to wear a costume or orange and black in order to be entered into the draw for some wonderful prizes!

Also, Progress Reports will be going home on Thursday, October 30th!

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

Patterning Test Thursday

There will be a patterning test for grades 5 and 6 on 
Thursday, Oct 23rd.

Focus - continuing number patterns, creating pattern rules, basic algebra

We will begin Data Management on Friday.

Please look at the calendar below for some other important dates.

Explicit Pattern Rule for Math

When the question asks for a really high term, for example the 20th term, we are faced with 2 choices.

Choice # 1 is to continue the pattern until you get to the 20th term.  Now that is time consuming and full of places where you can lose track.  I suggest choice #2, the explicit pattern rule!

Choice #2  The explicit pattern rule

To find the 20th term = 1st number in pattern + [(term number minus 1) x difference]

Let's see an example.

1, 4, 7, 10, 13,

Find the 20th term!!!!!

First thing is to find the difference (This is the magical word).

The difference between the terms is 3.

Now we use the explicit pattern rule to find the 20th term.  (They are asking what the 20th number in the pattern might actually be)

20th = 1 + [(20-1) x 3]

       = 1 + (19 x 3)

       = 1 + 57

       = 58

New pattern

2, 7, 12, 17

What is the 40th term!!!!  Ahhhhhhhh!!!!

First thing is to find the difference.  The difference is 5.

Now we use the explicit pattern rule to find the 40th term.

40th = 2 + (39 x 5)

       = 2 + 195

       = 197

The key is to do the multiplying first because of order of operations. 

Simple.

 

Grade 5 Novel Study

This week, the grade 5s will be starting a novel study for Bridge to Terabithia. Students will be given a new exercise book to work out of for this unit. Every day, we will read one chapter together in class and then, students will complete corresponding questions, vocabulary, and extension activities. Each student will be assigned a novel. It is his/her responsibility to read at home if he/she is absent. Attached is a link to an online pdf version of the novel as well.

Bridge to Terabithia - full text

Patterning Quiz Tuesday

There will be a patterning quiz on Tuesday for grades 5 and 6.

- Input and Output
- Continuing a pattern
- Pattern rules

What's the point of prayer?

Religion document

Prayer sheet - Answers to fill in the blanks

Picture Day tomorrow!

Reminder: Picture Day is Wednesday, October 8th.

Math - grade 5 and 6

We have now moved into the Patterning unit in math. We are currently working on creating number patterns through input and output as well as developing pattern rules.
Extra worksheets are available in class for practice over the long weekend.

Grade 6 Numeration tests were handed back on Monday. Grade 5 Numeration tests will be handed back by the end of the week. Please sign and make sure your child makes the necessary corrections.

Grade 6 Math Challenge

A bull and horse were working side by side, each carrying a heavy load. The bull was complaining about the excessive weight he carried; the horse replied:
 

"What are you complaining about? If I take one of your bags, my load will be twice as heavy as yours; but if you take one of my bags, your load will be equal to mine."
 

How many bags was each one carrying?

(Every bag has the same weight.)