Transformations

In geometry transformation means to move a shape so that it is in a different position, but still has the same size, area, angles and line lengths.

Turn, flip or slide are the basic moves

Study Jams transformations video

 

 

 transformation games

transformation games

Extra Practice with Measurement.

Are you still a little unclear about volume? Can't quite figure out area? I have attached a few practice pages that you can print at home to help you practice the measurement concepts that we have just covered in class.

area and perimeter
converting measurements
converting measurements
converting measurements
mixed measurement
time and temp
volume
volume

The Kingdom of Gallon

Ask your student to tell you the story of the Kingdom of Gallon and how is helps us with liquid conversions.

Friday Quiz Review

Here is the answer key to last Friday's quiz. Please make certain you check over your mistakes before the cba.

Measurement Conversions

Measurement conversions.  This can be a difficult concept for 5th graders.  We are learning 2 processes to tackle converting from one unit to another. One method is a favorite of mine, drawing a model, the other uses a function table to organize the data.

Below is a link to MANY excellent measurement games. If you are searching for ways to prepare for the upcoming CBA, try some of these activities.

StudyJams

Elapsed Time

 Elapsed time, and all time concepts, are tricky. Why? For one, time is more abstract. There isn’t an algorithm to turn to in a pinch. Even adding and subtracting time presents problems when going over an hour span. Another reason might be that students have limited clock experiences. I find that students will stand and walk to the door to view the digital clock in the hall rather than use the analog clock hanging in our room. Not many people wear watches anymore with the advent of cell phone clocks. Finally, adults might be to blame. How often do you tell your children, “Three minutes” only to have five or ten go by before you realize it? It happens to me all the time in the classroom. No matter the reason, elapsed time can be especially difficult to master. Here are two of my favorite strategies for teaching elapsed time. The first is elapsed time using a number line. The second is elapsed time using a t-chart. I have found that most students prefer the number line method. Some do not need to make as many "hops" as shown in the video, but rather make larger "hops" of 10 to 15 minutes.  I encourage the students to label ALL elapsed time problems with the words "start time", "end time" and "elapsed time" and to then analyze to see which they are solving for in the problem.

http://learnzillion.com

 http://learnzillion.com

Using the Big 7 Method for Long Division

The “Big 7” - An alternative division strategy

This strategy is nicknamed the “Big 7” because the division box looks like a 7. This strategy  helps students understand long division as they utilize estimation, critical thinking skills, and the whole numbers involved in a given problem. It does not require finding the “best” multiple to be found at each step. Nor does it involve asking mathematically incorrect questions (i.e – How many times does 6 go into 8? This is an incorrect mathematical statement since the value of the number is not 8, it is 800)
Students will use numbers that make sense to them throughout the process; therefore, although the answer to the problem will be the same, the number of steps taken to solve the problem will vary based on students estimation skills and number sense.

 Try this video if you still have questions. Think you have it? Try working the problems below using the Big 7.

Friday Quiz

Tomorrow our quiz will have problems including perimeter, area, volume, elapsed time and change in temperature. One things that everyone needs to improve is writing out the formula that you need to use for perimeter, area and volume. Another is drawing a picture and labeling the sides. 

Are you still have problems with elapsed time? Try the link below for an online quiz. 


http://marg.mhost.com/MathGr5/elapsedtime.htm

Volume of Rectangular Prisms

Today we continued lesson over area. We viewed the following video teaching how to find the area of an irregular shape or compound shape. We also discussed finding the volume of rectangular prism. 

Could you use a little more practice on basic volume problems? Try the ones below.

Finding Area of Simple Shapes

Today we began working with area of simple shapes.  Most of you felt pretty comfortable with finding the area of squares and rectangles, but we will be adding to that learning tomorrow by working with finding the area of compound shapes. 

 Do you need a bit more practice finding area and perimeter of simple shapes? Check out the link below.

http://www.funbrain.com/poly/

New Beginnings

Welcome 5th graders and parents!

I am quite excited to get started on this blog with all of you in mind. I plan on using this space in conjunction with our class activities and assignments. You will see helpful videos, anchor charts from our room, copies of assignments from class and much more. I hope to "see" you on here frequently and look forward to your thoughts and responses.

Much like our math classes, some of this blog will be fun and silly, but our main focus will be to "grow our brains" in the area of math. Sometimes difficult, sometimes fun, sometimes boring; many different math related items will make an appearance. Don't look for a new something everyday, but I will do my best to add what I can to this site to keep it exciting and relevant!
 
Parents, if there is something that you think would be helpful to you and your student, please let me know. I can't make any promises that this will be everything you need or want to help, but I look forward to your feedback.

Ms. Echols