Math: September 26, 2013

Today in math we are working on adding and subtracting decimals.

And we reviewed comparing, ordering and rounding decimals.......

Wednesday 25, 2013

Today in math we worked in groups solving story problems. Here are the steps we use to solve solve the story problems.

1. Read the problem 3 times.
2. Write down or highlight the important informarmation / Also what question is being asked
3. Decide on operation(s) Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
4. Do work and label answer.
5. Check to see if your answer is reasonable.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Today we took the Chapter 4 Social Studies Test so next week we will be moving on to Chapter 5, "The Settlement of North America". I have posted a link to the study guide without the answers now and I will put the answers in as we move through the chapter. 

Chapter 5 Social Studies Study Guide:

https://docs.google.com/a/southeastpolk.org/document/d/1qQCsD3_d-6FM_fa0n2MaTnJtqONmEHSOQyxjb7Kmyr8/edit

Math: Friday, September 20, 2013

Today we reviewed Comparing, Ordering, and Rounding Whole Numbers. We did great on comparing and ordering, however we all need to brush up a little on our rounding. I have put a couple of links below for rounding please check those out and get some extra practice!

Math Websites for extra practice:

http://prezi.com/-t9-lj_blxal/compare-order-and-round-whole-numbers/

click the arrows for practice

ROUNDING

http://www.softschools.com/math/rounding/game/

http://www.math-play.com/rounding-decimals-game-1/rounding-decimals-game.html

Video on rounding

http://www.mathplayground.com/howto_round.html

We also started working on place value to the thousandths place. We are working on writing these in standard and word form.

Websites with fun math games for extra practice:

http://www.math-play.com/decimal-math-games.html

http://www.quia.com/cb/8142.html

This is a great site with lots of links to awesome math practice...try one and tell me about it!!!
http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/ro/Pages/studentlinks/math/4-5math.htm

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Today we reviewed our Robust Vocabulary for tomorrows quiz.  The link to the words can be found below for additional review.

Robust Vocabulary - Sept 16-20

Friday we will also have our Social Studies Test. You can access the study guide by either scanning the QR code in your child's daily planner or clicking on the link below:

Social Studies: Columbus and Exploration of the New World - Study Guide

Using the QR code Link:  You child has a QR code that looks like the image of the ship above inside of their daily planner. If you scan the ship with a QR code reader on your Smart Phone or tablet it will like you to a copy of the study guide for the upcoming test.  If you are looking for a QR reader to download i-nigma is a free reader that works very well.

Today's Lesson: Compare, Order, and Round Whole Numbers

Compare Numbers up to a Billion - IXL Math

Ordering Integers - IXL Math

Rounding - IXL Math

YouTube Video - Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers

Wednesday - September 17

Order of Operations
"Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally"

1. Parenthesis
2. Exponents
3. Multiply
4. Divide
5. Add
6. Subtract

Here is a picture from our class whiteboard this morning to help the kids if they need a reminder.

For additional math practice students can visit any of the links below:

http://www.math-play.com/Order-of-Operations-Millionaire/order-of-operations-millionaire.html

http://www.mathplayground.com/order_of_operations.html

http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain/algebra/

http://www.mangahigh.com/en_us/games/bidmasblaster

Keyboarding Skills

Today we started our new keyboarding program typingweb.com if you would like to have your child practice at home feel free to follow the link below.

Typing Web
User Name: FirstName4mile
Password: LastName4mile

HOWDY!! Homecomin' theme tomorra be Hillbilly. YEEEEHAAAAWWW!

Another reminder.... Friday is BLACK AND GOLD day!! Go Rams!!!

Monday - September 16 2013

Today in math the kids were introduced to exponents.
Exponent - shows the number of times the base is used as a factor.

Exponent Practice Links

IXL Math
Alien Exponents Game


 Division Reminder - When working a division problem, a good acronym to remember when you DIVIDE. MULTIPLY. SUBTRACT. BRING DOWN  is dig my shorts, baby.

DIG

MY

SHORTS

BABY

HOMECOMING WEEK!!!!

Dont forget its Homecoming this week 

and there will be a different theme roaming

the halls each day. 

Tuesday's theme is 70's!!! Lets see those bell bottoms.

Welcome

Welcome to KayPow's Blog!

This is the blog of Mr. Kayser & Mrs. Powell's 5th grade

The function of this blog is to provide classroom information and resources to parents and students.

Just click on the links below to see the most current study guides for Science, Robust Vocabulary and Social Studies.


Robust Vocabulary

Robust Vocabulary: Sept 16-20

Social Studies - Christopher Columbus and Exploration of the New World


Social Studies - Study Guide


Science - Weather


Chapter 8 Study Guide
(Note: this test will be given towards the end of September to give students plenty of time to review the material.)