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10/11/2019
Math in 4th Grade is a mixture of hands on activities, exploring tangible materials and investigations combined with critical thinking and mathematical reasoning and developing formal methods. There is an expectation as a class for hard work and collaboration. Solving problems together and helping each other overcome challenges. Paving the way for students to collectively learn and grow together, by doing. Throughout the Lower School at PNA, we use Bridges in Mathematics curriculum for math instruction. The Bridges math curriculum "focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems." -Math Learning Center. "Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. It taps into the intelligence and strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful." - Math Learning Center. Over the last two weeks we have been using and learning units of measurement including length, distance, weight, mass and liquid volume. We have also developed the importance of place value and the expanded form of numbers. We have been exploring the value of what each place value and number is actually worth and the amount it represents. Creating a display to visualize this. So when we come across a number we can understand what it means and how to use it. As our social studies unit progresses, with a current focus on geography, we have continued our study of maps and have now moved onto looking at regions of the US. Identifying features of each region and what sets each region apart from one another; looking at its physical geography, land area, population density, economic factors as well as famous landmarks and places. Each student choose their own region to research and over the week created an information board about their region to present to one another and to create a display on the stairway for other students to look at and learn from. Finished products! Comments are closed.
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Martina HenkeMartina Henke has been a K-8 educator for 30+ years. A life-long learner, she loves working with kids of all ages, new technology, great books, fiber arts, and her wonderful family! Archives
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