The 3rd graders are exploring measurement in their current math unit which provides for lots of hands-on learning! Last week they focused on estimating and measuring mass using balance scales, and learned that mass and weight are not the same thing.
To begin math each day, the third graders work on a math warm up called number corner. In the number corner this month, the 3rd graders have been looking for patterns in shapes and colors, and identifying fractions/equivalent fractions on the calendar, as well as working on determining elapsed time and their multiplication fact fluency with their calendar collector. The Bridges math program that the class is piloting this year does a wonderful job of spiraling through multiple concepts each unit, while helping to build connections and a deeper understanding of the big ideas in mathematics.
Building fact fluency of multiplication facts is a focus for the 3rd graders. The students love to play math games and sing songs to help them practice their facts. Last week the class had a “snowball fight” where they tossed paper “snowballs” with multiplication problems printed on it, then when it was time to “freeze” students picked up three snowballs and solved the equations. The students had “SNOW” much fun!!
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