Today in Math Workshop, students learned to notice and note characteristics of number sequences and explain the patterns they observed. Following the mini-lesson, students then went to four stations. At each station, students work in pairs, groups, or individually to practice math concepts and strategies that reinforce and extend on what we learned in the mini-lesson. In addition, students also see me during one of the stations; at my station, we work towards a conceptual, deep understanding of current concepts. Students have math homework coming home today, due tomorrow.
Please note that if students are spending more than 30 minutes on math homework and are visibly frustrated, simply write me a note at the top of their homework, and I will work with them in the morning. The purpose of homework is to reinforce concepts learned at school, not frustrate. Furthermore, I set aside specific time in the morning when other students are going through our morning routine to help and support students with math concepts and/ or homework.
Tomorrow I will send home a letter further explaining classroom policies, homework, planners, classroom management, etc. I will also post this note to the blog, in case it gets lost in the shuffle.
Homework:
- Math homework due tomorrow
- Read 20 minutes
Reminders:
- Please note that I will be checking planners for signatures tomorrow (and every Friday). Please make sure you have signed your child's planner. Thank you!
- Student Information Cards due Friday, August 29.
- Parent Survey due Friday, August 29.
Classroom Supplies:
- Please aim to have all back to school supplies by this Friday.
Thank you for your support!
Ms. Smith
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