Make the Connection!

Everything we learn and investigate in class can prepares us to critically and think and problem solve.  Most importantly, our knowledge is essential to the real world.  As I share our weekly objective, I will also include ways for our students to continue their learing at home.  I also welcome your ideas!  Please join us as we embark our journey towards 100% mastery!

Math - Last week, we made arrays and area models to learn our multiplication facts.  Arrays are arranged in rows and columns, and  area models use square units to cover a surface of any type.  AS we explored, patterns were noticed and students were able to relate repeated addition to multiplication.  This week, we will explore Algebra by creating fact families to show how multiplication and division undo one another.  As mathematicians, we call 2 operations that undo each other as inverse operations.  Furthermore, we will analyze data in a bar graph to create tables and a rule for the table. 



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Math Home Connections - While at home or running errands, challenge your student to find as many arrays or area models as possible.  Extend their learning by having them say a repeated addtiion and muliplication number sentence for each array or area model.  Use index cards to make multiplicatiion flash cards or buy a set for $1.00 at our local Dollar Stores.   All students should be practicing their multiplication facts everyday.  There are interactive games online via the IISD webpage or Elliott webpage for students to enhance their math skills. 

Science - We are going indepth about types of energy.  For instance, we will be making electrical circuits and noticing how electricity travels and can be transformed into other types of energy.  We will learn how magnets and electricity are related and play a role in doorbells and cranes. 

Science Home Connections - While at home, discuss how electrical items at home are powered.  What is their source of energy?  What other forms of energy are seen, heard, or felt when electrical energy is transformed?
Science website with game links - http://www.sciencesherlocks.com/Games.html

The most important task you and your student can do is read together.  From food labels to picture books, great discussions can take place after reading.  In 4th grade, all of our learning is based on reading nonfiction and fiction texts.




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Math Class is in Session!

Welcome Back Elliott Family!  To our new family members, we thank you for joining us on our journey towards being dynamic members in the world.  

At Elliott, all students can and will learn.  No excuses!  As our vision statement leading our path, all of our actions are aligned with what we truly believe in - student achievement.  I am thrilled about all of the exciting learning we will embark on this year!  I can't wait to get to know more about our students and watch their eyes widen.  Not only will I learn from them, but they will gain knowledge from me and themselves.  We will investigate, question, hypothesize, prove, journal, and prepare our brains and character for life during and beyond COLLEGE!  

I am here to aid our students in setting and meeting their goals.  4th grade is a big step from 3rd grade, and much will be expected from each student.  Their educational experiences will become more meaningful as they add to what they already know.  At times, we may hit some bumps and need some retouching (re-teaching) and this is okay.  The reward is the effort applied to gain mastery of what is being taught.  Keep in mind our vision statement, and all else will fall into place. 

Our goal is 100% of our class will successfully learn and demonstrate mastery of our 4th grade math objectives.