Dear Parents,
Last week I announced math and science tests which were to
occur this week. However, the students have had several tests recently. In
order to give them time to rest and time to study appropriately, I have decided
to postpone the tests until next week. (I want to teach them to study, not to
cram.)
The science test will take place Wednesday, October 7. The
math test will be the following day. The topics for the math test are evaluating
expressions with letters and solving for unknown minuends, subtrahends, and
summands. The topics for science are inertia and the difference between mass
and weight. Stay tuned, as I will be posting study guides later this week!
In math class we are beginning our review of multiplication.
Most of you have seen the multiplication flashcards I sent home with your
students. Please review the flashcards with them at least twice each evening
and sign the multiplication logs your students have in their homework folders.
I have shortened the written math assignments in order to give students time to
study multiplication facts.
In science we are transitioning from physics to electricity.
We introduced atoms last week, and this week we will be using our knowledge of
atoms to understand the nature of electricity. The students and I are enjoying
the change of pace from the abstract study of physics to the concrete study of
electricity. This change of topic will allow us more opportunities for
experiments and activities.
I wish everyone a productive work week. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Miss Wycklendt
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