This week in Math we will be moving on to the Customary Measurement system we use in the United States. We will begin working in measurement as we use rulers to find the length of objects. We will focus on inches, feet, yards, and miles. Students will practice predicting the length of objects around the room, measuring with rulers, and then calculate the difference between the predicted and the actual length.
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We will also work on the concept of Perimeter. We will talk about the border around our bulletin boards or the fence around the school to introduce the concept of a perimeter. To find the perimeter, students will measure all sides of an object or shape and then find the sum of these sides. To challenge your child on perimeter, give them the total perimeter of an object or shape and encourage them to find all the possible lengths that could equal the given perimeter.
There will be no HW this week and no Problem of the Week due to testing. We will have a fast fact test this Friday so continue to study the facts nightly.
We will be using our Science time this week to continue to learn the typing curriculum in third grade. After this week, we will place the typewriters in Math stations and the kids will get their typing experience during that time a couple times a week. NRT testing will be this Wednesday and this Thursday. Please make sure that your child is present if at all possible so they don't have to be taken out of instructional time to make up the test.
It's going to a short and sweet four day week!
Love, Ms. S
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