What ARe we learning in Math?
In grade 4, they are required to answer 12 multiplication and division questions in a one minute time frame. This week (September 11-15, 2017), we will begin the practice all times tables 0-9 (multiplication only). The practice is just that - practice. They will be tested at the end of the week and that one will count. All of the practices and tests will be timed for one minute. It is important that times tables are practiced on a daily basis at home in order to ensure success!
Week 1: times tables 0, 1, 2 and 5
Week 2, 3: times tables 3 and 6 (if they learn 3, 6 is just the double of 3)
Week 4, 5: times tables 4 and 8 (if they learn 4, 8 is just the double of 4)
Week 6: times tables 7 and 9 (9 times table has the hand trick which will be taught in class)
Week 7 for possibly 11 weeks (may be less weeks, depending on the overall success of the class): all multiplications (tables 0 - 9)
Once success with times tables is achieved: multiplication and division
Grade 4 Math outcomes:
We will also continue working on N4 and N5 throughout the year.
We will start with PR1-PR4 and SP1 and SP2 before our Math flex groups. Math flexible groups will begin sometime in November. Stay tuned for more information!
Numbers - Mental Math (done all year):
N4 - Explain the properties of 0 and 1 for multiplication the property of 1 for division.
N5 - Describe and apply mental mathematics strategies, such as skip counting from a known fact, using doubling or halving; using doubling or halving and adding or subtracting one more group; using patterns in the 9s facts; using repeated doubling to determine basic multiplication facts to 9 x 9 and related division facts.
Patterns and Relations:
PR1 - Identify and describe patterns found in tables and charts, including a multiplication chart.
PR2 - Reproduce a pattern shown in a table or chart using concrete materials.
PR3 - Represent and describe patterns and relationships using charts and tables to solve problems.
PR4 - Identify and explain mathematical relationships using charts and diagrams to solve problems.
Statistics and Probability:
SP1 - Demonstrate an understanding of many-to one correspondence.
SP2 - Construct and interpret pictographs and bar graphs involving many-to-one correspondence to draw conclusions.
Week 1: times tables 0, 1, 2 and 5
Week 2, 3: times tables 3 and 6 (if they learn 3, 6 is just the double of 3)
Week 4, 5: times tables 4 and 8 (if they learn 4, 8 is just the double of 4)
Week 6: times tables 7 and 9 (9 times table has the hand trick which will be taught in class)
Week 7 for possibly 11 weeks (may be less weeks, depending on the overall success of the class): all multiplications (tables 0 - 9)
Once success with times tables is achieved: multiplication and division
Grade 4 Math outcomes:
We will also continue working on N4 and N5 throughout the year.
We will start with PR1-PR4 and SP1 and SP2 before our Math flex groups. Math flexible groups will begin sometime in November. Stay tuned for more information!
Numbers - Mental Math (done all year):
N4 - Explain the properties of 0 and 1 for multiplication the property of 1 for division.
N5 - Describe and apply mental mathematics strategies, such as skip counting from a known fact, using doubling or halving; using doubling or halving and adding or subtracting one more group; using patterns in the 9s facts; using repeated doubling to determine basic multiplication facts to 9 x 9 and related division facts.
Patterns and Relations:
PR1 - Identify and describe patterns found in tables and charts, including a multiplication chart.
PR2 - Reproduce a pattern shown in a table or chart using concrete materials.
PR3 - Represent and describe patterns and relationships using charts and tables to solve problems.
PR4 - Identify and explain mathematical relationships using charts and diagrams to solve problems.
Statistics and Probability:
SP1 - Demonstrate an understanding of many-to one correspondence.
SP2 - Construct and interpret pictographs and bar graphs involving many-to-one correspondence to draw conclusions.