Description / Comments:
Over the past nine weeks students have been learning about measurement, probability, and data analysis. They explored their world with the concepts of measurement and used tools and units to measure objects in the classroom and at home. They learned that probability can be fun by using Skittles candies to predict the chance of an event. We also learned about numbers on a spinner and how to describe probability using words such as “impossible,” “likely,” and “not likely.” Students learned when and why to use different types of graphs. They created graphs for specific situations and learned that graphs must have titles, labels, x-axis, y-axis, and scale. We even made a classroom grid to identify ordered pairs.
Chris has had a pretty successful marking period, although homework and preparation continue to be issues. Most of the problems Chris is experiencing with measurement and fractions stem from not practicing enough to build a level of fluency. We will begin the next reporting period with supervised study to see if we can help Chris develop better out-of-class study habits. |