Welcome back to the grind! I hope your Spring Break was fun and restful at the same time. Before we left for the break we had begun the study of 3-D shapes in Math. We will continue this study discussing the differences between prisms and pyramids this week. Prism faces are always rectangular or square:
Pyramid faces are always triangular with a point at the top:
The latter part of the week we will be taking a quiz on 2-D and 3-D figures, congruence, symmetry, as well as patterns on a number line. This week marks the beginnings of getting prepared for the STAAR exam the kids will take in April. Each week we will review old skills and the students will take a "mini practice" exam to give them exposure to what might be expected of them on the real STAAR exam. Then, we will go over the questions with the kids and talk about strategies to solve each kind of problem. This Friday will be our first of many practices. I will be grading the exams over the weekend and the following Monday we will go over this particular quiz with them. After being checked by me, and then double checked by your child, they will be sent home for you to go over with your child as well.
Fast facts are starting back up and I hope you're ready for them. This week's test will be for a grade!
Before the break we spent an entire week studying characteristics of the Sun. This week we will spend some time learning about the moon. Then we will be learning the relationship between the sun, the moon, and the earth. The students will be constructing a small 2-D model in class to show this representation. We will then move into the planets and the correct order of the planets next week.
Again, Welcome back and feel free to email or call with any questions or concerns!
Mrs. S
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