Decimal Word Problems & Ecosystem Presentations

Announcements:

• Thursday, October 25th, is Curriculum Sharing Night. Students will have the opportunity to show parents and guardians what they have been learning.
• Thursday is a half day with early dismissal at 11:16am.
• Friday is a PD Day (No School)
• Students who have not finished their Ecosystems Research Project or would like extra Math practice should attend Mustang Drop-In Zone 2:30-4 in the Learning Commons or make an appointment to see Ms. Bowen for extra help.

Math:

This week students will work on solving word problems involving adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals. Some of the problems will have multiple steps. Students are encouraged to show their thinking with the following steps:

1. know/don't know chart
2. equation
3. solve
4. sentence

We have practiced a lot of word problem solving over the last couple of months. This is their opportunity to show what they have learned.

Practice Problem:

You and 5 friends go out for a treat. Three of you get Chocolate Milk and the other three get a lime freeze. You decide one friend doesn't have to pay because their his birthday. What do the other friends have to pay?

Chocolate Milk - $1.35

Lime Freeze - $2.25

*** email your solution to lebowen@educbe.ca or show Ms. Bowen in class.

Note: Many students could benefit from extra practice multiplying and dividing decimals. There will be a quiz on Thursday. Anyone who would like extra practice before then should come see me at lunch on Tuesday or after school. 

Science:

Monday students will have a final period to finish their Ecosystems Research Projects. They will have the opportunity to present their visual presentation to peers on Wednesday. Anyone who has not finished by tomorrow should attend Mustang Drop In Zone in the Learning Commons Monday and Tuesday 2:30-4pm.