Friday, November 7, 2008

update

Just want to let you know about the results of our tests this week. The test on factors of 100 was great. the students did a good job with about 75 % getting A's and B's. the test on thursday was almost as good with 65% of the students getting A/B's. However, too many students act as if they don't have a clue as to what we've been doing. And many recieved F's. Before testing anything in Math we go over and over and over the concept and we practice and practice it. If your child is not doing well, please urge them to pay attention and get involved in the lesson. the science test was BAD-- too many students did not study at all, many getting F's. It is their responsibility to study the study guide. Next Monday we will test division with remainders in Math. We've gone over this and the class seems to be quite good at it--we'll see. The formative test is right around the corner and once again, it's tough. we've already started reviewing for it. thanks. AG.

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An Exciting Year

Are you ready?--Ready to learn more about Math, Science, and Social Studies than you've ever learned before! Math Investigations is taught and as you may know, M.I. does not have very much homework. Grades will be given through tests and Duval County exams. Science and Social Studies will be given report card grades for the first time (instead of S/N) and a study guide will be given approx. two day before the test. It is up to the student to copy the study guide and STUDY the study guide. You can help your child in Math by practicing skip counting with them--for example 3,6,9,12...etc.
last year they should have learned to skip count by 2's, 3's, 5's, and 10's to 1,000. Now practice the 4's, 6's, 7's, 8's, and 9's.Skip counting is essential in third grade.