Day4

Grace & Courtesy + peaceful + heard some great discussions during the math lesson yesterday + saw some kids sharing their writing with each other after mini-lesson + so much recollection of read-aloud + excitement about science + concern over lizard - wrapper left on counter; is that how we take care of our environment? - group that lost sundial - one person please go find it, it's now litter on the playground. - some people not taking responsibility for their own learning; will I be able to let you choose when you do things?

Math Wow, did you hear the news? 380 million eggs were recalled. They all came from one county in Iowa, but they were packaged under many different brand names. How many dozens of eggs is that?

Math Facts For the rest of the work we do in the year, everyone should know their math facts fast. If you don't yet, that's fine; that's what we're going to work on. If you already do know your math facts fast, help us with this project today, and tomorrow you're going to start work to help you extend your mathematical power. Example : give me a two-digit by one-digit multiplication problem: [ ] [ ] x [ ] I will start assessing you today on math facts and other elements of number sense. While I'm assessing, you are going to work with your dyad partner on a giant chart we're going to post a set of index cards that you'll be able to use to quiz each other. First, I'm setting up a multiplication table and an addition table Tack your group's You'll make a flash card that has the problem on one side, written with a regular pencil On the back, you'll write an **equivalent expression;** an expression that is equal. BUT WAIT!! It doesn't just have to be equivalent; it should also be __easier to compute__. 19 + 63 = 18 + 64, but that really isn't much easier. 19 + 63 = 1 + 1 + 1 + 16 + 100 - 37 would take you LONGER to compute What would be an easier problem to solve that is **equivalent** to 19 + 63? When you've finished one problem, Remember what I said earlier about proving that you can be responsible. Those of you who did not accomplish what you needed to yesterday know who you are; I'll be asking how you are proving that you are responsible as I call you over for assessment.