Math: We are currently learning multiplication. We have been practicing equations through the
use of pictures, repeated addition and arrays.
We have also been focused on practicing problem solving, using questions
that involve the use of arrays.
Example: Ants Marching (Multiplication Arrays)
Paradehttp://mathwire.com/problemsolving/thirdgradeparade.pdf
The
ants are marching in the annual parade. There are 12 ants. They must march in
equal rows and each row must have more than one ant.
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Show all the different ways the ants can march in the parade.
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How many different ways can they march? Explain your answer.
A great game for practicing multiplication math facts is
Multiplication Miner under the abcya math site.
Writing: We are continuing to work on writing captivating
beginnings. The students have learned
how actions and dialogue together with the use of descriptive words can make a
more interesting story beginning.
Science: We have started a new Unit in Science on Hearing and
Sound.
Social Studies: We have started learning about Ukraine. Last
week we learned about how Ukrainian Christmas is on January 7th. We had an opportunity to act out a Ukrainian
folktale with the Grade Threes in Mrs. MacQueen’s and Mrs. Ashby-Winter’s
classes. This week we have also been
discussing the events around Chinese New Year and comparing them to the
Canadian New Year.
We have started handwriting.
So far, we have learned the capital and lowercase letters for C and A.
