Starting on Monday, November 13^th, we will begin working on improving our math facts using math fact drills. Our goal is to increase our fluency with the facts in both accuracy and speed.  Each student will begin on the first level and will be given a math fact sheet with 20 facts on them.  They will be given 1 minute to complete.  The levels begin with very easy facts on Quiz 1 (addition through 5) and move up to the most difficult facts on Quiz 12 (subtraction through 18). Every two levels switch from addition to subtraction.  Occasionally there will be some strategy quizzes that include facts such as Sums to 10, Doubles, Doubles +1, and / or Using 10 to Subtract.  Each student will have their own ice cream cone.  Each time they pass a level, a “sprinkle” will be put on their ice cream cone.   If they do not pass a level, they will remain in that level for 2 more tries.  If after 3 attempts at that level, I do move them on to the next level so that they get exposure to those facts.  Eventually, the students will begin to be on different levels which are perfectly fine.  This is not a contest among each other.  It is only to challenge and improve our own personal best. The ice cream cones will stay with me and will only go home on Fridays for you to look at and return.  Keep practicing those facts at home as much as possible.  We will continue to practice addition and subtraction strategies in math in chapter 3 and 4.


Chapter 8 - Measurement and Time

Vocabulary Words:

measure - to find the length of something
 
unit - a cube or a paper clip is a unit of measurement

analog clock - a clock with hands 

hour hand - is the hand that points to the hour. It is shorter.

minute hand - is the hand that points to the minute.  It is longer