How To Solve a Word Problem

We've been practicing math word problems GALORE! In order to help us remember the steps to solving a word problem we created a quick poem. Check it out!

Lyrics:

Read the problem,

Underline,

What is it I need to find?

Pick a strategy,

Show my work,

Check my answer, be sure it works!

Rounding Rap

We have been working on rounding numbers in math to help us add and subtract. The Scholars learned a Rounding Rap to help remember the steps to rounding. Below Oh Kler, Moo, Thein, Caleb, and Kyrin perform the Rounding Rap:

Then, Kyrin and Caleb REALLY broke it down for us:

Lyrics:

Find the place value and circle that digit,
move to the right and underline, get it?
Zero to four, circle stays the same,
Five to nine, add one is the game.
Now flex your muscles like a hero,
digits to the right change to zero.
All the other digits stay the same,
yo, you're a winner in the rounding game! Word.

Out and About

The 403 Scholars are always working so hard in the classroom. Here is a look at what they like to do in their free time!

Caleb participates in a Capoeira Dance assembly.

Shawn shows off his riding skills on his horse, Star.

Ella and Aixa pause to pose for a photo!

Kyrin, Alexandre, Caleb, and Shunte' love playing basketball with a few kids from Ms. DeCarlo's room.

A happy bunch of 403 girls!

A few of the 403 Scholars enjoying the sunshine!