• Monday: We’ll work on word problems in class. I’ll send home an optional review sheet — it’s not required, but I highly recommend students complete it to prepare for the Chapter 8 test on Tuesday.
• Tuesday: Chapter 8 test.
• Wednesday: Students will work in groups to create their own addition word problems.
• Thursday: Students will do the same activity but with subtraction word problems.
• Friday: Fun holiday-themed math activities in class. I’ll also send home a review packet for the break so students can keep practicing.

At-home suggestion: Give your child one math problem each night to keep their skills sharp over the week and during the break.

This week in math:

• We’re learning rounding using number lines and place value.
• We’ll practice estimating sums and differences.

At home you can help by:

• Practicing all math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Reviewing rounding with quick number-line or place-value questions (e.g., “Round 47 to the nearest ten”).

In math this week, we are learning how to find the area of different shapes. On Tuesday, we will have a review session to prepare for the Chapter 6 test, which will take place on Wednesday. Then on Thursday, we will begin our new chapter starting with place value and moving on to rounding numbers.

This week in Math, students will be taking the Chapter 5 test on Tuesday. A review sheet will be sent home to help your child practice and prepare. After the test, we will begin our new unit on Area, where students will learn to understand area, measure it using standard units, and find area by multiplying. To add some seasonal fun, we will be doing Halloween-themed math activities on Friday.

We are starting Chapter 5, focusing on patterns and fluency with the multiplication table. Students will identify patterns, use the multiplication table, complete a multiplication chart, and practice problem solving.

How You Can Support at Home

Help your child build speed and confidence by practicing their fast facts in addition, subtraction, and multiplication regularly. Quick recall of these facts will make math easier and more enjoyable for them.

This week, we are working on division facts for the numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, 0, and 1, as well as solving division word problems to strengthen problem-solving skills. Please note that our Chapter 4 test will be on Thursday. Encouraging your child to practice division facts at home will help them feel confident for the test.

This week in math, we have a busy schedule! On Monday, we have our field trip. We’ll spend time reviewing Chapter 3 and then take the Chapter 3 test on Wednesday. After the test, students will take a pre-test for Chapter 4. This pre-test may feel challenging since we haven’t learned the new material yet. It would be great if you could talk at home about resilience and the importance of trying our best, even when something feels tricky.

Finally, on Friday, we’ll begin our new chapter on division!

At home, you can work on multiplication and any fast facts :) 

This week in math, we are starting Chapter 3 and focusing on multiplying by 3’s, 4’s, and 6’s. On Friday, since I will be away, the class will have a review of multiplication skills with a substitute teacher.

At home, you can support your child by practicing math facts in addition, subtraction, and multiplication. There are plenty of things you can do to make it more fun, please email me if you need any help with resources! 

This week in math, we are learning about the distributive property with multiplication and applying it to solve word problems. We will also review multiplication facts to prepare for our Chapter 2 test on Friday.

To support your child at home, practicing multiplication facts regularly will help build their confidence and speed. Even just a few minutes a day can make a big difference!

We have a busy week ahead! On Monday, students will take their Chapter 1 Math test as well as the MCOMP assessment, which measures math computation skills to help us understand students’ strengths and areas for growth.

Wednesday is MAPS testing day, another important assessment that guides our instruction.

We will also begin Chapter 2 in Big Ideas Math, focusing on multiplication facts and strategies. Students will practice multiplying by 1, 5, 10, 0, and themselves.

At home, you can support your child by practicing multiplication facts and skip counting to build fluency.

Some of your students may have brought home a practice sheet. THIS IS NOT HOMEWORK and they do not need to bring it back. They wanted to bring it home to practice multiplication.