June 1st - 5th

Hello families!

Grade ¾ had another fun week of playing kickball and honing our measurement skills. As a fun activity, students even built 3D shapes using 2D nets. We had lots of fun decorating these mathematical artworks.

Learning Intentions:

Grade 3:

• I can relate millimeters, centimeters, and meters.

• I can justify the choices of unit to measure length.

• I can measure lengths of straight lines and curves.

• I can recognize length in metric units.

• I can identify referents for a centimeter and a meter.

• I can estimate length by comparing to a benchmark or visualizing a referent for a centimeter or meter.

• I can determine the perimeter and length of unknown sides of polygons. 

Grade 4: 

• I can model area by dragging a length.

• I can compare non-standard units that tile to non-standard units that do not tile.

• I can measure area with non-standard units and standard units by tiling.

• I can measure area using standard units like square centimetres.

• I can model the area of rectangles using arrays of square units.

• I can find the area of a rectangle by multiplying its side lengths. I can solve problems involving the area of rectangles.

• I can estimate the area of a shape using a referent for a square centimetre.

• I can estimate area by rearranging or combining parts of the shape.

Grade 3 students have been working on perimeter, using their knowledge of equal sets of lines to find the perimeter of squares, rectangles, triangles, and irregular polygons. Students also solved problems where they were given the perimeter and had to solve the length of an unknown side. Next week, students will complete a check-in to wrap up the unit.

Grade 4 students have been solving area problems using standard units and multiplication. We discussed the formula for area (A = b x h) and students worked through a variety of problems, including estimating with referents (finger tips)  and benchmarks (unit cubes). Grade 4s also explored rearranging irregular polygons into rectangles to support area calculations. Grade 4 students will be completing their measurement check-in next week.

Ways to Continue Learning at Home:

• Have your Grade 3 find the perimeter of household objects using referents or standard measurement tools.

• Have your Grade 4 student find the area of household objects using referents, benchmarks, or standard measurement tools.

Reminders and Upcoming Dates:

• June 12th is the final day to return library books. Please support your student with checking at home!

• June 11th: World Cup Day! Wear your favourite soccer jersey.

• June 25th: Sports Day and report cards are live.

• June 26th: Last Day of Classes.

Have a great weekend!