Math for the Week of

December 6:

Monday:  Lesson 5.7  Pyramids

The children will construct pyramids whose bases are squares, triangles, rectangles, pentagons, and hexagons.  They'll count the number of edges, faces, and vertices in pyramids.  Home Link 5.7 will come home today.

Tuesday:  Lesson 5.8   Line Symmetry

The students will name examples of symmetrical objects, fold pictures to find lines of symmetry, identify lines of symmetry in objects, and complete half-pictures to draw symmetrical template shapes.  Look for Home Link 5.8 today.

Wednesday:  Lesson 5.9   Progress Check 5

Students will take three assessments on Unit 5:

1. Self-assessment

2. Written Assessment

3. Open Response

A Family Letter will be sent home today, sharing information on Unit 6 coming up.

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:  No Math today.  Gingerbread Houses!