Proportional Reasoning and News!

Thank you to all those who handed in their blog math question on time this week.  Three students did not do so and needed to complete their work at recess.

The correct answer to last week's question is  that Prickles grew more because growing 3/7 of the total length is more than 3/8 of the total length.  That is multiplicative thinking.  If you said that they both grew the same because their length increased by 3, that is still additive thinking and we are working to go beyond that.

Please note that there will not be another question until the New Year.  Stay tuned!

If you remember, our class earned quite a few rewards based on their work selling the greeting cards.  On Friday December 18, we will have the opportunity to "cash in" on three of those.  On that day each student will receive two pieces of cheese and pepperoni pizza for lunch.  They will still be required to bring snacks, beverages, dessert, and/or anything else they need for their food supply that day.  They will also be allowed to wear pyjamas (please make sure they comply with our dress code) and bring a stuffed animal to spend the day with them.  It should be fun!

On Monday I asked students to record the new item on our blog in their agendas.  A few students were correct.  If you notice, at the top if the blog it now says "Mrs. Colautti's website".  This is an active link which allows you to move directly to the site from the blog.  ENJOY!

Please note that we did not do Mad Minute this week and we will resume in the New Year!  Keep practising!