Number Pattern Expectations

We have 3 more Math units to cover before our Review for EQAO testing.  This week we will focus on Number Patterns.  The expectations are as follows:

• I can extend repeating, growing and shrinking number patterns
• I can create a number pattern involving addition or subtraction, given a presented pattern on a number line or a written pattern rule
• I can represent simple geometric patterns using a number sequence, number line, or a bar graph

Here are some online games you can try on your computers at home.  

Unlock the Number Pattern
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Number Pattern Races

Balloon Pop

Remember:  a good foundation in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division is helpful when working on number patterns; so practising your xtramath.org math facts is also a good idea.  Working on speed and accuracy with number facts is always an easy thing to practise in the car, on a walk, and at tuck in.

Geometry Learning Goals

This week's quiz will be on Thursday on Transformational Geometry.  The expectations are as follows:

1. I can identify reflections (flips), translations (slides), and rotations (turns).

2. I can complete and describe designs and pictures of images that have a line of symmetry.

3. I can describe movements from one location to another using a grid map.

Here are some games that you can play online to practise these skills:

Flips, Slides, Turns

Symmetry

OR - go to Prodigy to practise these skills

Mass and Capacity

Measurement Expectations:

• I can choose benchmarks for kg and litre
• I can estimate, measure, and record the mass of objects using a kg or parts of a kg (half, quarter)
• I can estimate, measure, and record the capacity of containers using a litre or parts of a litre
• I can compare and order a collection of objects using mass or capacity

 

Some games to try:

Measure the Mass of Letters

Baking with Aliens

Time and Temperature expectations

We have now begun our time and temperature unit in which the students are learning to do the following:

• I can read time using analogue clocks to the nearest five minutes and represent time in 12-hour notation (digital time e.g. 4:10)

• I can solve problems involving the relationships between min and hrs, hrs and days, days and weeks, and weeks and years (e.g. How many days are in 2 weeks?  How many minutes are in 3 hours?)

We will be having our Unit Quiz on Wednesday of next week.  Here are some websites for practising:

http://www.abcya.com/telling_time.htm

http://mrnussbaum.com/bedtime-2/

Stop the Clock

• I can estimate, read and record positive temperatures
• I can identify benchmarks for freezing, cold, cool, warm, hot and boiling temperatures for water
• I can identify benchmarks for cold, cool, warm & hot temperatures for air

Here are some games to help you practise reading the thermometer and temperature benchmarks!

Temperature Games

Money Expectations

Welcome Back from March Break!  Hope you all had a nice rest!

We are moving into our Money Unit and the following expectations are the Gr. 3 goals for this topic.

• I can represent and describe relationships between coins and bills up to $10
• I can estimate, count, and represent the value of a collection of coins and bills up to $10
• I can add and subtract money amounts to make purchases or change up to $10
• I can solve word problems applying the skills above

Try to have your child look at prices when you are grocery shopping, online shopping, or running errands.  Have them round to the nearest dollar and estimate what the total cost will be.  When paying for something, have your child help count out the change or estimate how much change you will get from the cashier.  You can also try the following online games:

Math is Fun

Money Games

Making Change

Math Expectations

Fractions Learning Goals

I can divide whole objects into equal parts.

I can divide sets of objects into equal parts.

I can compare fractions and put them in order according to size. 

I can identify the parts using fractional names without using numbers (ex. two thirds, one fourth)

I can solve multi-step math word problems involving fractions using pictures, numbers and words.

Fraction Fling

Our next unit is Multiplication and Division.  You can practise on Xtramath.org - we will be changing it to multiplication!  

Multiplication and Division Expectations

ü I can relate multiplication of 1-digit numbers to real-life situations

ü I can relate division of 1-digit numbers to real-life situations

ü I can multiply up to 7 x 7 using a variety of mental strategies

ü I can divide to 49/7 using a variety of mental strategies

Multiplication Games

0 times table

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djqQ_7vke2Q&t=45s

1 times table

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_L1zD0b5uU

Parent Teacher Interviews

If you are interested in booking an interview to discuss Term 1 Reports, you can use this link to book a time for Tuesday, February 20th.  I will be available from 4pm to 6:30pm.  I will make a note in your child's report card if I would like to request an interview to discuss your child's progress.  Thank you!

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