I was impressed with the results of the unit 10 math test on Algebra concepts and skills. More than half the class earned above the 90th percentile with many others not far behind. Well done 5KP. I don’t want people to be discouraged when they don’t earn 100% and I would like everyone to aim really high in our new unit on Volume that we started today. It is only a very short unit with 7 lessons so it should be possible for the students to do well retaining information for that amount of time before they are tested in about two weeks from now.
We spent nearly 90 minutes on math this morning introducing the new unit and using math manipulatives such as geometrical shapes to get an idea of what the unit would contain. I would like the students to be revising over their math work everyday during the unit to give them the best chance possible to achieve their own level of success.
I have also been researching some sites that may be of use to them. The students already utilize sites such as brainpop.com and superkids.com to aid their study but here are a few more that have specific information relating to volume. Students I would like you to check out some of these over the long weekend so that you can continue learning over the break
Despite the unusual name of this site, it is perhaps the most relevant for the early stages of the chapter.
The following sites may also prove useful if only for reference purposes. A reminder that some of these sites may be a little too detailed for some students and in that case the Everyday Math reference book is still the best resource available as it is very specific to the unit we are studying, the last thing I want is for students to feel more overwhelmed by new information but for those of you that ask for extension work, these sites and the links they go to may be of assistance.
more of these and still some more
Just remember, it is up to you students to take charge of your own learning, success and failure in preparation for the new responsibilities you will soon take on in middle school
P.S. please don’t forget to return your yellow elective forms if you are attending the Pudong Campus next year.
the barefoot librarian 
WOW those are a lot of webstites! I’m sure they are VERY helpful! Please comment on my blog! 🙂
Chloe
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Hi Mrs Power
There are A LOT of websites! I think it would be very very very helpful for a lot of people. My yellow elective forms are in my bag very safely!! I love the elephant bag!!!
-Min Ji
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WOW!!! That’s a ton of websites!! I think they are really helpful, I went on one them, they had some really coll activities to do!! Thank you for putting it up there I’m sure that it will help a lot of people!!
Lydia
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Hi Mrs. Power!
These sites sure are helpful! I checked out one of ’em and they sure will help me! Thanks for the sites! Hope you can check out my blog too! Oh, by the way, my course and electives are safe and sound in my backpack! 😀
~ @ndy 😉
I really wanted that bag! Min Ji!!! You could’ve just weaved your own! argh… 😀 Just Kidding! 😉
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Hi Mrs. P,
Those sites are great! Some people need more help and some people need more extension homework, and those sites are terrific for every single one of them. To end off, guess what? I found a post about CUPS that I think you might enjoy commenting on.
~Isabella
the cup site:http://blogs.saschina.org/henry01pd2015/2008/04/30/cups/
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“Math for Morons like Us?” That’s a bit strong, but still, good website.
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Hi Mrs. Power!
Did I miss anything big when I was in Beijing? I could make up…
Elaine
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Hey Mrs. Power.
These websites really help me at home sometimes. I want to let you know… that I thank you for putting them on your post.
Thanks!
I dont need to hand in my yellow form because I am going to puxi.
Can you please go to my blog? you haven’t been there for a while. :0 😦
Thanks!
~Clare
PS: I AM GOING TO MISS YOU IN PUXI!!!! 😦 😦 😦 😦
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On page 397 in the Math Journal, question 8 I don’t understand. Just how many cubic inches are in a gallon?
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