May 11 - 14

The short week flew by because we were so busy learning and working on projects. This week our class started practicing jump rope for the upcoming Jump Rope for Heart event! Students stayed active while learning about the importance of keeping their hearts and bodies healthy. Everyone had fun trying different jump rope tricks, challenges, and games while building their coordination and endurance. It was great to see so much energy, teamwork, and perseverance in the gym! 

Learning Intentions:

• Grade 3:

• I can model fractions of a whole quantity.

• I can name a given fraction.

• I can identify the numerator and denominator of a fraction in various representations.

• I can express the relationship between two fractions of the same whole, using <, >, or =

• Grade 4:

• I can model equivalent fractions by partitioning a whole in multiple ways.

• I can determine fractions equivalent to a given fraction.

• I can relate the position of equivalent fractions on the number line.

• I can identify fractions in which the numerator and denominator have a common factor.

• I can simplify a given fraction by dividing the numerator and denominator by a common factor.

• I can express a fraction in simplest form.

• I can compare and order fractions.

Students shifted their mathematician brains to fractions this week, and it was great to see how the hard work they put into multiplication and division transferred to fractions. This was especially true of Grade 4 students who used these important skills to simplify fractions by finding the greatest common factor. Students explored the ways that fraction circles, fraction bars, and number lines can help them to find equivalent fractions. We will continue with this learning next week.

In Social Studies Grade 3s are working on their final project related to our inquiry of “Who are Albertans?” They are showing their understanding with a short research and art project about different groups of Albertans. 

Important Dates and Reminders:

• May 15 and May 18- No school for students 

• May 28- Volunteer Tea

• June 25- Sports Day