Last patterns test tomorrow. The focus will be making shape patterns using number patterns and using shape patterns to show number patterns.
Example:
Start at 4 add three each time, might look like:
Another example of a growing pattern that grows by a different amount:
The number pattern with this shape pattern:
Start at 1 add 2, then 3, then 4 and so on
Homework question for tonight:
Grade 4: Draw bills and coins to make $67.80 using least number of bills and coins
Make the same amount 2 other ways
Grade 5: Draw bills and coins to make $307.65 using least number of bills and coins
Make the same amount 2 other ways
PRACTICE COUNTING MONEY AMOUNTS USING MENTAL MATH STRATEGIES.
Here is another game for money practice:
https://www.mathup.ca/Games/Grade4/ShoppingWithCash/
More money practice:
We discussed the trends on the electoral map. One conclusion you should have made by now is that Canadians vote very regionally. Share with a parent some of the conclusions we made.
Look at the map of the GTA (Greater Toronto Area). The map above is much better than the one in your duotang. How many seats did the Liberal Party win in the GTA?
Art
Can't wait to see your pumpkin line art......
Science
You can have the weekend to put the finishing touches on your slide show. We will start presentations tomorrow.
Chess
Today you were introduced to a new chess piece..... the King!
Reminders:
- "Ketchup" tomorrow: pastel art, uniqueness wheel, ice cream alliteration
- Off-uniform tomorrow
- Halloween family dance tomorrow..... don't forget to record your song selections on the board
- PD Day Friday
- Return your Big Box of Cards fundraiser when you are finished selling cards
- Still looking for missing green shirts, bowling forms and Fanshawe Conservation money
- Assessment folder signed by a parent after you set a goal or next step
