Time Homework

This week in Measurement we will be exploring and reviewing TIME. We will be focusing on how to tell time using both analog and digital clocks. In grade three, we are learning how to tell time to the nearest 5 minutes.

For homework this week, students can play this TIME game that we play in class to review how to tell time on an analog clock. After viewing the video and playing the game, students can reflect what they know and what new learnings they have on their KidBlog account for homework. 

http://mrnussbaum.com/clockworks/

Area and Perimeter Review

We will have a math quiz tomorrow on Area and Perimeter. A math review is going home tonight. Please use this chart to help your child with any questions about how to measure perimeter and area.

Measurement Homework - CM KM M

Last week we talked about what we can measure in CM...M...and in KM. We created a Padlet to share what we know about the most appropriate units to measure a length. For homework, students can continue to add their ideas to the Padlet.

A sample way to start your thinking can be: You can measure _____ in CM, or I measured the length of my bed in _____, etc.

CM = centimeters

M = meters

KM = kilometers

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Time Homework

This week in Measurement we will be exploring and reviewing TIME. We will be focusing on how to tell time using both analog and digital clocks. In grade three, we are learning how to tell time to the nearest 5 minutes.

For homework this week, students can watch a time video to review how to tell time on an analog clock. After viewing the video, students can reflect what they know and what new learnings they have on their KidBlog account for homework.

1. Watch the TIME video below. 
2. Play TIME games: http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/StopTheClock/sthec3.html
http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/StopTheClock/sthec2.html
3. Go to your KidBlog and post a blog about what you know and what you have learned about TIME.

Measuring Time

In class we have been reviewing how to tell time to the nearest 5 minutes. Students are counting by 5's to help them tell time. Counting by 5's helps us to read the minute hand on an analog clock!

We will be having a measurement review on Thursday. Students can review time, area and perimeter for homework tonight. 

For additional practice, here are the links to 2 math games we have been playing this week:

http://www.ictgames.com/hickory4.html

http://time.virneth.co.uk/e-clock/interactive-clock.php?utm_content=buffer155fa&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Measuring in CM M and KM

This week students are determining the best unit of measurement to use when measuring various objects. We are working on a Padlet to share our ideas on what unit of measurement we would use. Students can add more ideas from home!

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Measurement

Our current focus in math is on Measurement. We have already explored measuring in centimeters (CM) and meters (M). Students are measuring different objects and deciding what the best unit for measurement should be.

We are now moving to recall how to estimate, measure and record the perimeter of a shape or an object. Students are playing games and practicing how to measure the perimeter of various shapes. Ask your child what they have learned about measuring using a CM ruler so far.

To begin our math lessons this week, we looked at some images and wondered what math we see. Students are discovering so much math in simple images. It is pretty amazing to see what our class has discovered so far. Have a look at some of our math discussions!

Measurement Review

Over the past few weeks, we have been working with measurement in our math unit. We have been measuring with standard and non-standard units of measurement. We played some fun measuring games. We explored items in our classroom and determined how long or how high they were using standard and non-standard units. We even used addition strategies when we determine the perimeter of an object or shape.

 We have been reviewing what we`ve learned all week. Tomorrow we will do a review in class. In your child``s agenda, they have a measurement review to complete for homework. This will help them for tomorrow`s review! Have a look at our measurement learned from the past few weeks.

Measuring and Adding Perimeter

Perimeter is the distance around a shape or an object. 

Our current focus in Math is Measurement and Addition Strategies. We have been looking at different forms of measurement (with both standard and non-standard units of measurement). Non-standard units of measurement can be any unit that helps you to measure such as popsicle sticks, chains, snap cubes, straws, etc. Standard units of measurement consist of measurements that are found on a ruler such as centimetres.

Over the past few days, we have used non-standard and standard units (centimetres) to measure the perimeter of shapes around our room. We define Perimeter as the distance around a shape or an object. When you measure perimeter, you need to measure each side of the shape. Then you need to add the sides together. It is also important to indicate what unit you are using. We focused on different counting strategies and adding strategies today. We used the Document Camera to demonstrate how Ten Frames can help us to add up the sides of the shape to come up with the perimeter. We shared some strategies that work for us. Some students are using scrap paper to write their math thinking to find the perimeter. Other students are using snap cubes to help them add up the sides of a shape to determine the perimeter. Excellent adding strategies grade 2! We will continue to talk about measurement after the March Break.

Over the March Break focus on some math homework with your child. Ask your child about what addition strategies they know well. Also, ask your child what strategy they can use to measure the perimeter of objects around your home such as a floor tile, a favourite book, a placement and a napkin! They can use a centimetre ruler or any non-standard unit of measurement! Have your child send the results to school when we are back at school on Monday March 17th.

Happy measuring!

Measurement Vocabulary

Students are encouraged to use a marker to underline or highlight
important keywords when writing about their measurement.

In Math we continue to focus on non-standard units of measurement. We did a few different measuring activities last week that helped us to understand how we can measure objects with units other than a ruler.

We created a measurement criteria to help us identify words we can use to make statements about measurement. We are focusing on words that help us to measure length and height. We are adding to our vocabulary and talking about how we can compare objects using key words. Students are encouraged to use a marker to underline or highlight important keywords when writing about their measurement.

On Valentine's Day, we did a measuring activity and focused on a new measurement vocabulary word: Estimate. Student are being challenged to estimate before they measure. Next they are working to check their work to see if their estimate (or prediction) was right or not. We will continue to refer to our measurement vocabulary list as we work on standard and non-standard units of measurement. Ask your child to explain some of the key vocabulary terms for measurement. What objects can you use to measure items in your kitchen at home?