We use the "Study Island" on-line program for reinforcement.
Students can access "Study Island " from home: http://www.studyisland.com/
Every student has a unique password.
Check out this link for a very inclusive, kid-friendly mathematics dictionary:
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html
Mental Math are problems which can be done without pencils, paper and/or calculators. Encourage your child to explain how he/she thought about the solution.
Division is the process of separating a number into equal parts.
Quotient is the answer when you divide (the number of equal parts (or sets) another number is separated into).
Divisor is the number you divide by (the number of items in each part).
Dividend is the number being divided.
Product is the answer when you multiply.
Sum is the answer when you add.
A quick review of statistical terms:
Mean: the average (add the numbers and divide by the number of items you have)
e.g.: 4, 7, 8, 10, 16 The mean is 9 (4 + 7 + 8 + 10 + 16) ÷ 5
(Divide the sum by 5 because there are 5 items)
Median: the middle number when the numbers are placed in numeric order
e.g.: 4, 7, 8, 10, 16 The median is 8
Mode: the number that comes up most often (If there are no numbers repeated, there is no mode)
e.g.: 7, 2, 9, 7, 4 The mode is 7
Range: the difference between the largest and the smallest number
e.g.: 4, 7, 8, 10, 16 The range is 12 (16 - 4)
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A quick review of geometric terms.
Perimeter is the distance around a figure.
You can find the area of any straight-sided figure by adding all of the sides.
Rectangles and squares have formulas since they are regular figures:
The formula we are using for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = (2 x l) + (2 x w): that is, 2 times the length plus 2 times the width. To find the perimeter of a rectangle add these answers (products) together.
The formula we are using for the perimeter of a square is P = 4 x s or 4 times the length of one side.
Area is the measure of the space within a figure. It is expressed in square inches, square feet, etc.
The formula for the area of a rectangle is A = l x w. Multiply the measure of the length by the measure of the width. The area is that answer (product) expressed in square units
The formula for the area of a square is A = s x s. Multiply the measure of a side by itself. The area is that answer (product) expressed in square units.
The formula for the area of a triangle is A = b x h x 1/2. Multiply the measure of the base by the measure of the height and that by 1/2. (Alternatively, multiply the measure of the base by the measure of the height and then divide by 2.) The area is that answer (product) expressed in square units.
The formula for the area of a parallelogram is A = b x h Multiply the measure of the base by the measure of the height. The area is that answer (product) expressed in square units.
Circumference is the distance around a circle.
Diameter is a line from one side of a circle to the opposite side passing through the center
The formula we are using for circumference is C = 3 x d. To find a circumference, multiply the diameter by 3. The circumference is that answer (product) expressed in linear units. For fifth grade we are not using the more precise formula C = π x d. However, π, as you know, is a never ending number equal to 3.1417... therefore any circumference is an approximation.
Volume is the measure of space for a 3-dimensional figure. The formula we use for rectangular prisms is V = h x w x l
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Math Formulas used by the fifth grade
Perimeter -- add all the sides
P = s + s + s + s
OR
P = (2 x length) + (2 x width)
P = (2 x l) + (2 x w)
Area of a rectangle = length x width Area of a triangle = base x height x 1/2 Area of a parallelogram = base x height
A = l x w A = b x h x 1/2 A = b x h
Circumference = 3 x diameter (d)
C = 3 x d
Diameter = radius + radius
OR
Diameter = 2 x radius (r)
d = 2 x r
Volume = height x width x length
V = h x w x l
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Your children will be using the following sentence as a mnemonic device to help them remember the steps in division:
Does McDonalds Serve Cheeseburgers Regularly?
for
Divide, Multiply, Subtract, Check, Repeat
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Least Common Multiple/Greatest Common Factor
LCM: the lowest multiple of two numbers
e.g. The multiples of 4 are 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, etc.
The multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, etc.
. 6 The lowest multiple common to both is 12. 12 is the LCM of 4 and
Knowing the LCM makes finding common denominators more efficient
GCF: the largest number which will divide evenly into a group (set) of numbers
e.g. 6 is the GCF of 18, 24 and 60 even though 1, 2, and 3 are also factors of all the numbers.
Knowing the GCF makes simplifying (reducing) fractions more efficient.
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A quick review of fraction terms:
Denominator: The numeral on the bottom of a fraction. It tells how many pieces a whole is divided into.
Numerator: the number on the top of the fraction. It tells how many parts of a number we are considering.
e.g. In the fraction 2/3 -- 2 is the numerator and 3 is the denominator. The number represents a whole divided into 3 parts, 2 of those parts are of concern to us.
Mixed number: a whole number and a fraction such as 1 2/3
Improper fraction: a fraction whose numerator is larger than its denominator such as 5/4. Improper fractions are always equal to a number larger than 1
Think about it:
3 x 1/2 means
3 groups of 1/2 or
1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 so the sum is 3/2
or 1 and 1/2
The algorithm looks like this:
3 x 1 = 3 = 1 1/2
1 2 2
(Multiply the numerators, multiply the denominators and simplify!)
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Relationships among common units of measure:
. 12 inches = 1 foot 2 cups = 1 pint 16 ounces = 1 pound
3 feet = 1 yard 2 pints = 1 quart 2,000 pounds = 1 ton
5,280 feet = 1 mile 4 quarts = 1 gallon
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The mathematics text we are using is Harcourt Math
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Dear Fifth Grade Students and Parents,
Please read the chapters by the due dates given below. Remember to make connections as often as you can using post-it notes. Write summaries for each chapter and bring them to school for the Book Talk. Bring your book and materials every Monday. Children will be evaluated on how well they participate in and how well they are prepared for the Book Talk.
Books will be given to students on Monday January 28, 2008.
Below is the schedule for our first Book Talk:
Trouble River by Betsy Byars
Book Talk Leader: Mrs. Stevens
http://www.betsybyars.com/troubleriver.html
Monday, January 28th Pages 11-54
Monday, February 4th Pages 55-78
Monday, February 11th Pages 79-108
Monday, February 18th (no school) Pages 109-138
Monday, February 25th Pages 139-158
Monday, March 3rd Book test
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brian
Book Talk Leader: Mrs. Tufano
http://www.readingmatters.co.uk/book.php?id=102
Monday, January 28th Pages 1-52
Monday, February 4th Pages 53-102
Monday, February 11th Pages 103-157
Monday, February 18th (no school) Pages 158-205
Monday, February 25th Pages 206-233
Monday, March 3rd Book test
Crispin- The Cross of Lead by Avi
Book Talk Leader: Mr. Williams
http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/avi
Monday, January 28 Pages 1-50
Monday, February 4 Pages 51-102
Monday, February 11 Pages 102-150
Monday, February 18th (no school) Pages 150-210
Monday, February 25 Pages 210-262
Monday, March 3 Book test
The Summer of Riley By: Eve Bunting
Book Talk Leader: Mr. Stiefbold
http://www.kidsreads.com/authors/au-bunting-eve.asp
Monday, January 28th Pages 1-32
Monday, February 4th Pages 33-72
Monday, February 11th Pages 73-112
Monday, February 18th (no school) Pages 113-143
Monday, February 25th Pages 144-170
Monday, March 3rd Book test
TEST: March 3, 2008
Sincerely,
Mrs. Stevens, Mr. Stiefbold, Mrs. Tufano and Mr. Williams
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A twist between history and fiction, author Kate Di Camillo wrote Newbery Medal winning Tale of Despereaux, teaching us to follow our hearts. Despereaux, a two ounce mouse, is in love with a human princess. Tale of Despereaux would give Romeo and Juliet a run for their money. You can use only one word to describe this love tale---- UNBREAKABLE! By: Shonie
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What happens when you cross fiction with reality? You get, The Graduation of Jake Moon. Author, Barbara Park breaks down the events of a man diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The book is about a boy who has a grandfather with a disease that will destroy his memory. The Graduation of Jake Moon is a sad, comical, touching, realistically fiction novel that will grasp your attention. Park covers the wacky details of this wayward family and uncovers all the craziness in Jake Moon’s past and recent years. Park’s theme is that life moves by so quickly, so enjoy every minute of it. Everyone will really relate to this story. By: Tori |
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If friends made a magical place, what would it be called? What did Jess Aarons do before Leslie Burke came to town? Katherine Paterson reveals this in her Newbery Medal winner, Bridge to Terabithia, a friendship and fantasy book. Paterson covers bullying, friendships and magical places. This book is about a young boy and girl who become best friends. I think everyone will cherish it! By: Katie |
Who is Despereaux and where is his tail? Author Kate Di Camillo answers this question in The Tale of Despereaux. It is a comical Newbery Award winning, fiction, love novel about a mouse named Despereaux, a princess named Pea, and a rat named Chiaroscuro (key-a-roscuro). Di Camillo covers many themes including: never give up hope and do what you think is right. The tale is about a mouse falling in love with a human. When the human gets captured by an evil rat, the mouse knows he has to save her. I know everyone should read this book. I am positive you and your family will love it. By: Jenna |
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Were there love stories before Romeo and Juliet? Author Kate Di Camillo spins up an enthusiastic and energetic “tail” of adoration called The Tale of Despereaux. A mouse named Despereaux (Des-per-o) adores Princess Pea but is sentenced to death because of it. Can he save the princess from the nasty and evil hands of Chiaroscuro (Key-are-a- scuro)? Di Camillo unravels a fiction love-tale to demonstrate the ways of castles and kings. Everyone who reads this book will be filled with admiration at this Newbery Medal winning novel as I was. By: Hunter
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Can you create your own world? Maybe not--- but Jesse and Leslie did! In this emotional fantasy, Jesse and Leslie make their lives a bit more active. Katherine Paterson writes this fun filled Newbery Medal story called The Bridge to Terabithia. This fantasy is a real page turner. When you start this book you HAVE to finish it. Paterson teaches the true meaning of friendship. Jess and Leslie are facing magical creatures that are similar to the bullies in the real world. Each of us should read this book. Beware it is depressing, but there are triumphs in the end. Quotes- “It was so detailed, I thought I was actually there.” (Nikki, Grade 5 Lincoln School- Caldwell, NJ) By: Jack |
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Sincerely,
The Fifth Grade Team
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