This week your child will take the NWEA for both reading and math. Students will have an opportunity to reflect on their learning while also noticing how data shows their growth over time.
We are continuing with our inquiry into How the World Works as we learn more about Colonial America and the challenges settlers faced in the New World.
Last week in math, students were learning to add and subtract decimals using base-10 blocks, partial sums, and traditional algorithms. Partial sums can be tricky, especially for kids on their homework, because it is a "new" way to add that is different than how many grown-ups learned in school. Below is a short video showing how to add decimals using both partial sums and the traditional algorithm. I hope it is helpful.
