Attributes of Quadrilaterals

This week in Math Skills Blocks, students will be learning about attributes of quadrilaterals.

The third grade standards for this skills is as follows:
Students will understand that shapes in different cateogories (ie- having four sides) and that the shared attributes can define a larger category (ie- quadrilaterals). Recognize rhombuses, rectangles, and squares as examples of quadrilaterals and draw examples of quadrilaterals that do not belong to any of these subcategories.

For extra practice, try this fun Quadrilateral Sort Game!

We completed this activity in class to get familiar with quadrilaterals and their attributes. 

In order to learn about different quadrilaterals, students were taught some other important concepts such as angles, parallel line and the meaning of congruent sides.

Guess My Shape: What quadrilateral has congruent four sides, four right angle two pairs of parallel sides? (Leave a comment with your answer for a treat in class! Offer expires 2/20- Don't forget to add your first name only!)

Comparing Fractions to Landmark Numbers

Today, students used their knowledge of fractions equivalent to 1/2 and a whole to help them compare fractions to landmark numbers.  Students were given about 40 fractions to place on a chart.  Students were engaged in Accountable Math Talk to discuss the size of fractions.

This is what we overhead one student saying during this activity:
"I think 3/8 is less goes between zero and one-half because 4/8 is a half so 3/8 is just 1/8 less than a half."

The third grade standards requires students to work with fractions with a denominator of: 2,4,8,3, and 6.  Also, any improper fractions will only have a denominator of 2 or 4.  This activity is easy for you to work on at home!

Where would 3/4 and 7/8 go on our chart? (Leave a comment below!) 

Southwest Region

Two weeks ago, we began our "United States Regions" unit. In this Social Studies unit, students will learn about the landforms, culture, important landmarks, natural resources and placement of each state in each region.  This week, we will begin studying the Southeast Region.  We will study this region for two weeks.

Students use materials in class to study each region. If you are interested in a digital copy of these materials, please email Miss Russell.

Capture Fractions

Recently, students have been learning about many different ways to compare fractions. One fun way that we have been doing this is by playing a game called "Capture Fractions." This game is similar to war.

Fraction Gizmo Fun!

Today students worked on a Gizmo called Fraction Garden. This is a fun way for students to learn about fractions on a number line. You are welcome to use this Gizmo at home too!

What's your favorite Gizmo? (Leave a comment below.) 

The Science book is now online!!

We are so excited to be able to offer the science book on-line. This is a great way for your child to review for quizzes and test.

To access the book click on the link below then click on "Sign In" under Returning User. You will then be prompted to enter a username and password. You can find the log-in information on a label in the back of your child's planner.

The book looks just the same as the one they use in
class everyday, it's just on-line.

Science Book

There's no place like Chets.

We are so very excited to begin the 2014-2015 school year! This year, students will have 5 teachers: Ms. Moody, Miss Russell, Mrs. Zollinger, and Miss Hoffmann. Students will spend half of their day learning math, science and social studies with Ms. Moody and Miss Russell.  They will spend the other half of their day with Mrs. Zollinger and Miss Hoffmann learning reading, writing and spelling. Mrs. Geldoff will also be teaching in both classrooms at times.  

Left to right: Ms. Moody, Miss Russell, Mrs. Zollinger, Miss Hoffmann

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