MATH FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 6TH:

Monday:  Lesson 5.8   Line Symmetry

The children will name examples of symmetrical objects, fold pictures to find lines of symmetry, identify lines or symmetry in objects, and complete half-pictures to draw symmetrical template shapes.  Home Link 5.8 should be coming home today.

Tuesday:  Lesson 5.9 . Progress Check 5

After some review of the concepts found in Unit 5, the students will be assessed on their understanding.  Look for a Family Letter coming home today to get you ready for the work we'll do in Unit 6.  This letter can help you help your child with his or her understanding.

Wednesday:  Review Day

Today we'll review the assessments we took on Tuesday and correct mistakes and take note of where we did well.  We'll practice some of the concepts from Unit 5 that may need extra help.

Thursday:  Lesson 6.1  Addition of Three or More Numbers

The children will review strategies for solving addition problems.  They'll identify the easiest order in which to add three numbers, write number models, and practice adding three or more 1-digit and 2-digit numbers.  Look for Home Link 6.1 today.

Friday:  Lesson 6.2  Comparison Number Stories

The students will be introduced to the comparison diagram as a tool for recording known and missing information in a comparison number story.  They'll then solve comparison number stories by using comparison diagrams and writing number models.  Home Link 6.2 will come home today and should be returned on Monday.