Math Workshop
We started Unit 8 this week in double digit addition. During this short unit we will be learning different strategies we can use to solve 2 digit addition problems!
This first strategy we learned is called Ten Sticks and Circles. We learned early this year how to represent a two digit number with 10 sticks and circles.
Next, we looked for a new ten group. We circled the ones to make a new ten group!
The second strategy we learned is called New Group Below. In this strategy, children look at the ones place to determine if a new ten group will be made. If there is a new ten group, we put it below in the tens column.
The third strategy we learned is probably most familiar to you! It is called New Group Above. This is the same method as New Group Below, but children put the new ten group above in the tens column.
It is important that we continue to encourage children to use the correct terms when solving these problems. We do not use the term 'carrying' when we bring th new ten over!
Reader's Workshop
We wrapped up our research this week by creating posters to show what we learned!
Look for these out in our hallway!
Science
This week we observed our 3 soils when mixed with water.
Next, we shook our test tubes to see what would happen to our mixture! We found that the sand settled back down to the bottom very quickly!
Important Dates
May 27- Audubon field trip
June 10- parent picnic
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