Math
January 4 - 8
Penguin Week!
This week we will work on measuring perimeter and mass! During your child's work on Math this week, please have your child:
If time permits, you could have your child:
If you're needing reminders about different strategies we've worked on in class for addition and subtraction, you can check out this video.
- Complete the numeracy booklet (pages 72-81)
- Work through the video mini lessons below
- Work through the word problems and math discussion prompts below
If time permits, you could have your child:
- Play the games that were sent home for this week
- Read through the Mathology book for this week The Bunny Challenge
- Play the online math games on the Math Links Page
If you're needing reminders about different strategies we've worked on in class for addition and subtraction, you can check out this video.
Mini-Lessons
Word Problems
Click through the presentation below to view the question and then view the answer (the students should be familiar with this format from when we answer these problems in class).
Math Discussion Prompts
This slideshow has a collection of prompts that can inspire mathematical discussions that you and your children can have before bed, at dinner, or anytime. Each prompt shows you and your child a problem.
Sometimes there is one right answer and sometimes there are many right answers. The purpose of each question is to generate a discussion about how you determined an answer. If you find one answer, try to find another.
Sometimes there is one right answer and sometimes there are many right answers. The purpose of each question is to generate a discussion about how you determined an answer. If you find one answer, try to find another.
Games
Use the games in your packet to practice your math skills at home this week
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Book and Activities (Optional)
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Click on the book The Bunny Challenge on the right, and read it with your child. (Click here to access a PDF of the book if you can't read it online.)
As you read, encourage your child to:
Choose 1-4 of the following activities to work on with your child Bunny Homes Invite your child to predict whether the bunny homes on the Math Mat (inside back cover of the book) have the same or different perimeters. Then, work together to measure the perimeters of all the homes (the lengths of all the sides added together) in centimetres to check. Repeat, but for the areas of the homes. Fill the bunny homes with squares (e.g., with square sticky notes or by covering them with grid paper), and then count them to find the area. My Bunny Home Use square building blocks to build a bunny home with your child. Ask your child to show you how to use the blocks to find the perimeter and area of the home. Try the online What Is the Area by clicking here |
Missing Sides
Draw a shape with straight sides and 1 side missing (e.g., draw only 3 sides of a rectangle). Measure the perimeter of the completed shape in centimetres. Tell your child the perimeter and ask her/him to tell you the length of the missing side. Complete the shape and encourage your child to measure to check his/her answer. For the next round, have your child draw a shape with a missing side, and then measure and tell you the perimeter of the completed shape. |
