Math: Fact packets came home for a signature this weekend. The packet included a sheet with 4 quizzes that we took throughout the week. Student grades should have improved. The students were given the same 25 flashcards in different order each time. I attached a set of flashcards to this packet if your student would benefit from practicing this way. They should practice EVERY night. All grades went into our gradebook, but the highest grade was counted towards the letter grade. Students who would still like the flashcards but did not get a packet can find them at http://www.multiplication.com/sites/default/files/BWFlashcards0-12.pdf They print lined up front to back. The best part is: They are free! We have also started timed tests with 100 facts. Students did a trial on Friday, and they really wowed me! They are given 5 minues for 100 facts. I could see the FASTT Math practice paying off. The packet also has current FASTT Math progress reports.
Students also took an assessment on mult-digit multiplication on Friday. They were permitted to use a multiplication chart, but that won't happen with every quiz. The class as a whole did great!
Social Studies: We will start map work of a US Map this coming week.
Literacy Block: We started writing a thank you letter to our Donors Choose donor who allowed us to get Storyworks magazine for our class. We watched Our Friend, Martin, a movie that gave us a good idea of the struggles that Martin Luther King, Jr. worked to abolish. Friday's handwriting is due on Wednesday.
Mark chart slips need to be signed this weekend.
