In Math this year we will be focusing on five major themes: Numbers and Operations in Base Ten, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Numbers and Operations with Fractions, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. We will be using lessons from the E-Visions textbook and will be preparing for the annual Math MCAS exam in May. Weekly, students will be solving an MCAS open-response question, developing basic skills fluency, investigating math concepts and holding discussions with classmates to deepen their understanding of the lesson being taught.
*The following links provide information about the Math Common Core Frameworks and sample MCAS questions.
Each week students will be given a list of words that focus on a particular spelling pattern. They will need to complete a weekly spelling contract that totals up to 50 points. A spelling test will be given each Friday on the 20 words and 2 bonus words.