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!

403 Scholars Book Recommendation

Have you ever seen a monkey in ladies bloomers? How would he get there? We read The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen. It is about a circus ship traveling to Boston when suddenly it crashes into an unexpected rock. What will happen to all of the animals? You should read this fictional book because it is funny and has excellent illustrations. Read to find out what happens next.
-From the 403 Scholars

Buzzing Bees

We have started buzzing during Reading Workshop. When we buzz we share our thoughts about our book in a small group. Here is how a couple Scholars feel about buzzing:

"I feel happy because I get to share my thoughts with my group." - Shunte'

"I like buzzing because it tells other people how I feel about books." - Shawn


Pema listens closely as Caleb begins to buzz about his book.

Oh Kler, Lara, and Shunte' are busy buzzing.

Sydney is so interested in Aye Tar's book!

Look at all those notes! Jack and Kyrin are excellent buzzers!