1 Jun 2016

Animals Test Monday!



We will be writing our test on animals and their characteristics on Monday.  If you listened in class and completed all of our activities, you will be fine!

You will be asked to...

1)  Identify and correctly spell the six classifications.
2)  Read a series of questions and circle the classifications that apply.
3)  Read a series of clues and identify the correct classification.
4)  Organize a list of animals into their correct classifications.
5)  Choose an animal, identify its classification and explain why your animal belongs to this classification (characteristics).

Mme. Hawley

27 May 2016

Algebra Test Tuesday


Dear Family,

 

We will be writing our algebra test on Tuesday, May 31st.  In order to study for this test, please review the information below with your child.  Students will be given a 100s chart to help add and subtract.  Please practise using this chart (page in agenda) at home.

 

1.    Fact families    

Example: If the number family is  8  12  4, the student should be able to show four equations using these numbers. 

Answers: 8+4 =12,  4+8 =12  and  12–8 =4,  12–4 =8

 

2.   Simple equations using addition and subtraction

Example:  20+5 = 25   and    18-3= 15

 

3.   Balancing equations

Example:  3+5 = 10-____

Answer:   3+5 = 10-2

 * Students should practise solving side without blank first and writing answer above.  They should then solve the missing number, and again, write the answer above.  This will confirm whether the number is correct if both answers are the same.  This is great practise for students to show their work.

 

4.   Problem solving

Example:  How would you use your knowledge of the family of operations to solve the following problems:         12 + _____ =   19   and    11 - _____ = 1

 

Strategy: Using the 100s chart

1.    Start at the smaller number.

2.   Place your finger on the product (the big number).

3.   Count the number of spaces you need to move from the smaller number to the bigger number to get your answer.

 

Thank you,

Mme. Hawley