Math Facts: The first phase is concept learning. Here, the goal is for students to understand the meanings of multiplication and division. In this phase, students focus on actions (i.e. “groups of”, “equal parts”, “building arrays”) that relate to multiplication and division concepts. An important instructional bridge that is often neglected between concept learning and memorization is the second phase, fact strategies. There are two goals in this phase. First, students need to recognize there are clusters of multiplication and division facts that relate in certain ways. Second, students need to understand those relationships. These lessons are designed to assist with the second phase of this process. If you have students that are not ready, you will need to address the first phase of concept learning. The third phase is memorization of the basic facts. Here the goal is for students to master products and quotients so they can recall them efficiently and accurately, and retain them over time.o be successful in math students need to develop fluency and mastery of basic math facts. We will begin with
Math Bowl
Math Bowl is open to 4th and 5th graders who love math and would enjoy competing against other schools in the area. Last year's team placed 2nd in the state in the red class which had over 120 schools! Tryouts begin in mid-November and the team will be announced prior to our holiday break in December. We have four meets and a regional competition in late February. Practices are every Tuesday and Thursday after school and include above grade-level topics, guest speaker(s) to help with concepts, and practice using past competition style questions.
Problem of the Week
Each Monday students will pick up the "Problem of the Week" designed for an opportunity to solve mathematical problems. We will discuss the problem each Monday and students will have class time to solve the problem. Problem of the Week will be due no later than Friday morning of each week..