Mrs. Caudill’s Classroom Connection

We have been working on Data Analysis the past few weeks.  The students have been analyzing data presented on many different types of graphs.  IXL has been an extremely useful tool to give students practice on reading and understanding graphs.  (Thanks again to our PTO!)  This week our focus has been on choosing the best type of graph to display data.  Yesterday and today the students worked on collecting data from their classmates and displaying the data in a graph.  They also used an nces web site to create their graph using the computer.  Students were  given a quiz today on the types of graphs and interim reports went home. 

*Reminder:  Students will have an opportunity to shop at the holiday shop next week during their library time and PICTURE RETAKES are MONDAY!

We finally have our IXL site license.  I will be giving you a new user name  and password today.  When you have finished your classwork, you can start earning those awards again!  You can work on any lesson that we have already practiced as a review.

THANKS AGAIN TO OUR GREAT PTO!

We started working on the measurement strand this week.  We have practiced using a protractor to measure and draw angles and we have also started working on perimeter and area.  We have been playing many games on the computer to practice these skills and we have been using IXL almost daily.  (Thank you, PTO, for purchasing a classroom license so that we have access all year! ) 

The most difficult skill we have worked on this week is finding area.  To find area, you must multiply.  This is a skill that many students still need to master.  We DON’T spend a lot of time practicing this skill in the fifth grade-students are expected to already know how to do this.  Please practice multiplying at home! 

Today was designated as “Fun Fact Friday”.  After talking to the students some more about World Maths Day (and my goal for this year’s challenge), the students spent their math time practicing their math facts.  Some chose to practice on Tutpup, some on the IXL site, and others on multiplication games that are on this blog.

We also had a little excitement this afternoon when the fire department was called due to a light fixture in the 3rd grade catching on fire.  Wow.  We had to spend a little bit of time in the gym building, but thankfully it was nothing major and we were able to return to our classrooms.

Just thought I’d repeat the announcement that Logan Elm schools WILL BE CLOSED this Friday, March 27.  The decision was made this morning to close schools to allow staff and students to support the Braves at their Final Four basketball game.  GO BRAVES!

In Math class today, we played a game of probability called PIG.  We played it with dice and then the students were able to play it on the computer, as well.  The students also worked on practice problems on the IXL site.  I really like this site and am considering asking for funds to purchase a license so that we can continue using it.

We also enjoyed the matinee performance of the Spring Program.  Great job, 4-6 graders!