Repeated Addition

Repeated Addition

This week we started working on multiplication. Students learned repeated addition yesterday and today, we worked on an array model.
A Multiplication Array is simply a number of symbols ordered in neat rows and columns. When offering your children these arrays, simply speak to them about what is going on in theme. Also ask them to think of the multiplication symbol having the meaning of "rows of". This way, when your child thinks of 3 x 5, they will think of 3 rows of 5.
This method does go hand in hand with the 'grouping' method of teaching multiplication. These two methods are similar, yet different.










Here is a full set of multiplication array problems for you to offer your child.

Welcome !

I am so excited to this school year! We have a great group of kids.
Back to School Night
(Poem)

As sugar and flour come together to make a wonderful cookie 

creation that you bake, 

Parents and teachers join as one to create an educated 

daughter or son. 

It takes lots of love, caring and understanding, 

But an individual will emerge who is special, not withstanding. 

We will work together to help each child bloom so they can 

grow and prosper as they learn in this room. 

So I share this little confection with you, as I say I am 

committed to helping your child grow each and every day. 

Yes, the road is long, but the journey has begun, as we strive 

to educate your daughter or 

 your son. 

Parents end of Year survey

I am looking for some information on how i can improve my instruction for next year. 
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Thanks,
Mrs. Steiner

Wow!
It is hard to think that we only have a month left of school. We have a a few things we need to take care of before school ends for the year.
1. please sign for your students hardbound books.
2. Return jog-a-thon packet.
3. May 19th Field trip Sandy Amphitheater
4. June 6th Planetarium



Finally End of the year testing  CRTs begins next week.  Please make sure your student is getting plenty of sleep and eat breakfast.
Please make sure your Child is at school and ON TIME!!!!! This is crutial for us to have then successful complete the testing.

Practice CRT on Tuesday May 2nd
Language Arts test will be give on the computer May 9th!
Math will be the 3rd week in May!

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This weekends homework is::::
1. You will make an acrostic poem
2. You will complete your acrostic poem here.
3. You will print it off an d bring it back Monday.
4. Topic : spring
Example

Sun shining

Parents teaching kids how to ride bikes
Running and biking outside
Icecream melting
No Tv WEEK
Grassing being mowed

What I Learned at my math conference!

  I love teaching math and here are some best math practices to help alleviate math anxiety for your students. 

1. Assessment Driven  - Our math lessons should be based on what the students need. Giving a pretest before a math unit will help teachers plan differentiated activities.

2. Whole Class and Small Group Instruction - Guided math groups for reteaching, supporting and challenging students is one of the most effective ways to meet the diverse needs of our students. There should be a mix of whole class and small group instruction in our math classes. 

3. Hands-on Materials - Math is much more meaningful if students can work with manipulatives to help visualize patterns and problem solve. Toothpicks, beans, buttons, candy, crackers,  coins are just some of the many inexpensive manipulatives available.

4. Real-life Applications - As much as possible let students experience how math is used in the world around them. For example, when teaching about the value of coins, set up a store where students can actually purchase items with real money. Have students search for geometric shapes on the playground. Do addition and subtraction problems with real life situations in the classroom.

5. Have Students Communicate Math Reasoning and Ideas - Instead of telling students how to do math problems, allow them to use language to discuss what they are thinking, what they notice and what they are wondering about the math problem. This gives students a safe math environment where it is okay to  it’s okay to admit they don’t understand and it’s okay to not be correct.