Mathematics instruction reaches back to concepts that have been previously taught and then introduces new material. We begin by exploring place value, including decimal place value. We then move on to a review of addition and subtraction with carrying and borrowing and then into multi-digit multiplication and division. If your child has still not mastered these basic skills, along with the memorization of multiplication facts, they will need to practice, practice, practice! We finish the year working with fractions and measurement.
I do allow my students to use calculators during math class BUT they must show their work and do it NEATLY. This means that they cannot just punch in a few numbers and write down the answer. Students must master the algorithm's (steps involved in solving a problem) in order to be ready for more complex math equations. A simple calculator with basic functions is all that they need.
The textbook we use can be found at the Pearson website I have linked to under "useful websites" below. The book is setup so that students and parents can review the concept that was taught at school. It also has practice problems that students can work on. All you need is the day's worksheet which identifies the chapter and section we are studying. This information can be found in the upper right hand corner of the worksheet. Look for the bold letter and numbers. Typically students will bring home "R" (review) and "P" (practice) papers; example: R 8-10, P 8-10. The "R" paper gives a quick review of what was taught in class that day at the top of the page and should be completed as this is the paper we use to practice the concept in class. The "P" paper is to be completed at home and brought back the next day. It is very important that students do their homework every night as I use this practice page to help me identify those students who have not yet mastered the previous days lesson.
Useful websites include:
https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp This is where you find the text book online! You need to use the codes that I sent home with your student. These include the username and password needed to access the site.
http://www.khanacademy.org/ This is a website that I use at school. It has video tutorials and practice problems for almost all of the math concepts you can think of. This is a great website for both students and parents who might be a bit rusty on the concepts we are studying. Try It! You'll Like It!
Some math websites that kids like include:
Have your learner play games that reinforce the concepts we are working on or help them "catch-up."
http://www.coolmath.com/
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.multiplication.com
There are many other good sites out there but, as always, don't share personal information on the web!
I do allow my students to use calculators during math class BUT they must show their work and do it NEATLY. This means that they cannot just punch in a few numbers and write down the answer. Students must master the algorithm's (steps involved in solving a problem) in order to be ready for more complex math equations. A simple calculator with basic functions is all that they need.
The textbook we use can be found at the Pearson website I have linked to under "useful websites" below. The book is setup so that students and parents can review the concept that was taught at school. It also has practice problems that students can work on. All you need is the day's worksheet which identifies the chapter and section we are studying. This information can be found in the upper right hand corner of the worksheet. Look for the bold letter and numbers. Typically students will bring home "R" (review) and "P" (practice) papers; example: R 8-10, P 8-10. The "R" paper gives a quick review of what was taught in class that day at the top of the page and should be completed as this is the paper we use to practice the concept in class. The "P" paper is to be completed at home and brought back the next day. It is very important that students do their homework every night as I use this practice page to help me identify those students who have not yet mastered the previous days lesson.
Useful websites include:
https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp This is where you find the text book online! You need to use the codes that I sent home with your student. These include the username and password needed to access the site.
http://www.khanacademy.org/ This is a website that I use at school. It has video tutorials and practice problems for almost all of the math concepts you can think of. This is a great website for both students and parents who might be a bit rusty on the concepts we are studying. Try It! You'll Like It!
Some math websites that kids like include:
Have your learner play games that reinforce the concepts we are working on or help them "catch-up."
http://www.coolmath.com/
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.multiplication.com
There are many other good sites out there but, as always, don't share personal information on the web!