In math, we've wrapped up our Geometry and Symmetry unit by creating a geometric scene. Take a look at some of the awesome scenes students have created. They've learned the properties of polygons and what makes them unique from one another. So, as a culmination, students used their knowledge to make farms, dog parks and many more exciting scenes that included rhombi, quadrilaterals, triangles, and many more geometric shapes.
Geometric Scene Requirments
0 Comments
In Math, the students are currently working on discovering all they can about symmetry. Symmetry is the quality of being made up of exactly the same parts are facing each other or can be shown by rotating the part on an axis. Many students have discovered that symmetry crosses over and connects with our geometry unit. Other discoveries include having found that mirror reflections are mirror images.
Throughout the day the Brufftopians have had many opportunities to productively struggle. In fact, it is something we do often. In other words, we are doing LOTS of learning. We use what we've already learned to help up solve new problems, we also make meaning of the work we do and make connections to other ideas. Can you explain your process to solve the problem below? Ask your child about the latest game we've learned in Math. Students are learning more and more about the properties of polygons, lines, rays, segments, and angles. Actually, we are learning more and more about the properties that make Geometry a meaningful unit of study. By making connections with geometry & time and geometry & area, the students are learning that geometry (just like everything else in math) is all around us.
Parents from across all grades came "back to school" to learn how to best support their child in math. Many parents learned the power of the word, yet. Parents were also exposed to the Growth Mindset, problem solving techniques, experiencing productive struggle first hand, modeling one's thinking, mistakes, and learning what good questions are. Take a look below at a few of the handouts that were given to parents. If you would like more information, please check out the Bowman School Math Team webpage. In case you missed any part of the video from the Parent Math Night, need a refresher on what the Growth Mindset is, or you would like to be exposed to some more information, check out the video below. As we begin our Geometry Unit, it is important for students to continue to make sense of problems. One way to keep with the thinking of "making sense of problems" is to draw a picture/diagram/model. Take a look at a former student's example of making a diagram to make sense of a problem within the Geometry Unit. You are invited to a friend’s birthday party. You are given a bag of candy as a party gift when you leave. The bag consists of many different pieces of candy with Skittles, M&Ms, Gummie Bears, and Sour Patch Kids. Half of your pieces of candy are Skittles. Half of the remaining pieces of candy pieces are M&Ms. A fourth of the remaining pieces after the Skittles and M&Ms are Gummie Bears. The remaining pieces of candy are Sour Patch Kids. If there are 12 Sour Patch Kids in your bag, how many skittles are in your bag?
Check out the student's work and explanations. Check out the video below of the Partial Quotients Method or Big Seven. This method allows anyone to divide numbers no matter how big or small. You also do not need to have command over all of your multiplication facts. You can use what you already know to solve the problem. Once you've mastered your facts, you'll be able to use extended facts to tackle more challenging problems and work more efficiently. |
Categories
All
Archives
July 2016
A Noteworthy 4th Grade Bowman Blog
|