Blog Math

Congratulations to all those students who submitted their blog math on time.  Three students had to use their recess to complete it and two students had it complete and at school, but did not hand it in on time.

The correct response to last week's motor bike question is 35 minutes.

Some students have asked me recently if "blog math" is in the math curriculum.  The answer is a resounding YES!  There is a section called "Proportional Relationships" in the Number Sense and Numeration strand.  I choose to present questions that fall into this category in the blog format, in addition to those that we do in the classroom, so that families will become aware of their child's level of progress in this skill.  It is also a great life skill that can be used in daily life!  Try it the next time you go shopping!

Here is the latest question.  It is due on Tuesday March 1 at 8:10 AM.  Please copy the question on a lined piece of binder paper that is full-sized, complete it using the steps of problem solving, and submit it on or before the due date.

In parking lot A there are 24 of 40 spots filled. In Lot B there are 56 of 80 spots filled. Which parking lot is more full?