Equality

Dylan had an ah-ha moment this morning!  We were using random numbers with a spinner to build true number sentences.  Students started by showing action on one side.  Dylan kicked it up a notch when he showed action on both sides!  Sweet!

9+13=13+9

Math

Word of the day: RHOMBUS!

The difference between a square and a rhombus is found in the corners.  A rhombus still has 4 sides equal in length, but the corners are not at right angles.

Counting a Collection

Math skills used today: counting by 2's, grouping by 10's, counting by 10's, writing numbers in expanded form, adding large numbers, estimating, place value.
Students were given cups full of Cheerios to estimate, then count in to groups.

Next they had to work with a partner to add their 2 numbers together.

When finished, they could enjoy their healthy day-after-Halloween-morning snack!

Gentlemen, Start Your Engines!

Math goals for today:
What is a variable?
How do you measure distance in centimeters?
What is a median?

Button Up!

Math skills worked on today: estimation, counting, grouping, sorting. Do you have extra buttons at home you would be willing to donate to our classroom?