6th Grade Math News (Periods 2 and 9)
January 7, 2016
Models, Models, Models! Wow, how do these apply to math? They are the use of bar diagrams that help solve math problems. Rather than just learn the math steps we have also used bar models. We worked with bar models when adding and subtracting fractions. It was great to see some students choose the bar models to work on their math problems. The bar models are a good visual and show why the math steps work. Because we are all different learners it helps to have more than one strategy to solve math problems. Then we learned using math computation. This week we are adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Next up will be multiplying and dividing fractions starting with bar models first. Here are some helpful videos on adding and subtracting fractions using bar models.
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/8975-add-fractions-with-different-denominators-using-fraction-bars
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/6861-add-fractions-with-unlike-denominators-by-creating-area-models
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/9066-add-mixed-number-fractions-with-different-denominators-using-area-models
Homework papers are passed back weekly. Does your child show you these? Also, students who are absent are still responsible for completing the homework. Where can they find out what the homework is and get copies of any handouts? In the Absent Binder. Have you checked out my teacher website? Homework, student blogs and teacher blogs are posted here. What questions do you have? Please email me or call me. Thanks!
Mrs. Biarnesen and Mrs. Paul
847-740-5322 ext. 5068
[email protected]
www.mrsbiarnesen.weebly.com
Try doing this math problem with your child!
With the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4, how many four-digit numbers can be formed if no digits can be repeated?
What is the probability that a number is odd? Is divisible by three? Is greater than 400?
Student’s Name Class Period Parent Signature
_______________________ __________ ____________________
January 7, 2016
Models, Models, Models! Wow, how do these apply to math? They are the use of bar diagrams that help solve math problems. Rather than just learn the math steps we have also used bar models. We worked with bar models when adding and subtracting fractions. It was great to see some students choose the bar models to work on their math problems. The bar models are a good visual and show why the math steps work. Because we are all different learners it helps to have more than one strategy to solve math problems. Then we learned using math computation. This week we are adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Next up will be multiplying and dividing fractions starting with bar models first. Here are some helpful videos on adding and subtracting fractions using bar models.
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/8975-add-fractions-with-different-denominators-using-fraction-bars
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/6861-add-fractions-with-unlike-denominators-by-creating-area-models
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/9066-add-mixed-number-fractions-with-different-denominators-using-area-models
Homework papers are passed back weekly. Does your child show you these? Also, students who are absent are still responsible for completing the homework. Where can they find out what the homework is and get copies of any handouts? In the Absent Binder. Have you checked out my teacher website? Homework, student blogs and teacher blogs are posted here. What questions do you have? Please email me or call me. Thanks!
Mrs. Biarnesen and Mrs. Paul
847-740-5322 ext. 5068
[email protected]
www.mrsbiarnesen.weebly.com
Try doing this math problem with your child!
With the digits 1, 2, 3, and 4, how many four-digit numbers can be formed if no digits can be repeated?
What is the probability that a number is odd? Is divisible by three? Is greater than 400?
Student’s Name Class Period Parent Signature
_______________________ __________ ____________________