This blog is a place for fifth graders in Grand Forks, ND to share their thinking about math. The purpose of our blog is to communicate our learning through authentic interaction. We hope you will visit our page often and respond to our writing, thinking process, and problem solving.
Article posted May 1, 2013 at 02:03 PM GMT •
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Have fun problem solving your way to the fraction of the flower that you shaded. I'm excited to see what you come up with on Monday. Here's the link to the video about how to fold the flower just in case you want to watch it again.
Article posted March 25, 2013 at 07:09 PM GMT •
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Are you up to the challenge of showing what you know about fractions...and beating the clock? Can you beat the high score? Don't forget to comment! May the force be with you! :)
Article posted February 14, 2013 at 02:44 PM GMT •
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Dear 5th Grade Mathematicians,
Happy Valentine's Day! You have worked so hard on demonstrating what you've learned about partial quotients and the "traditional" method of division. I am excited to see the division story problems you have come up with, and even more excited for your classmates (and the world) to solve them!
Here's mine...good luck!
Mrs. Smith's heart beats 4,860 beats/hour. How many times does her heart beat per minute? Bonus: How many times does her heart beat in a day?
Show and explain and your work in the comment section below.
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Article posted January 8, 2013 at 09:15 PM GMT •
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Show what you know about angles. Go to the following website listed, and try out at least 3 of the games from "Johnnie's Math Page". Two of my favorites are Golf Angles and Monkey Angles! Let me know how accurate you are at determining angles.
Article posted November 13, 2012 at 03:04 AM GMT •
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How do reaction times connect to playing hockey? Watch the awesome video clip from www.nbclearn.com to find out. Scroll down and find the one labeled "science of nhl hockey." Which other sports require quick reactions times? Don't forget to share your thinking!
Article posted November 7, 2012 at 03:24 PM GMT •
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How fast can you react?? Test your reaction times with the great reaction time websites in the "Related Links" to the left. Please comment on what you noticed about your averages or anything else connected to math and reaction times.
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Thank you to all who have visited our blog. We have been watching where our visitors are from and would LOVE to hear from you about what math learning is like where you live, or what you have enjoyed about our blog.
Your comments are important to us and we very much look forward to hearing from you!
Article posted May 14, 2012 at 06:13 AM GMT •
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Article posted May 14, 2012 at 06:10 AM GMT •
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Explore some of these sites to learn about the numbers associated with the Civil War. When you're done looking through these sites carefully, see if you can find other sites that are helpful. Create an article titled "Civil War Numbers" to share your findings, opinions, and thoughts. Challenge yourself!!!
About the Blogger
I am a 5th grade teacher in Grand Forks, ND. I have been teaching for 15 years and I love my job! I enjoy reading, playing tennis, and having fun with my family. My favorite book is Flying Solo by Ralph Fletcher.
