99! How many addition signs should be put between digits of the number 987654321 and where should we put them to get a total of 99? As mathematicians students worked to solve the above problem by living in the struggle and exhibiting perseverance. Referring to their problem solving rubric students tried their hand at communicating their reasoning utilizing models and a clear explanation. Mathematics continues to be alive in our classroom! Students have started off the year engaging in some exciting experiments and demonstrations focusing on developing their observations skills and conducting a fair test. Identifying the different variables to conduct and experiment, the students have begun to deepen their understanding of the scientific process.
Welcome to our classroom blog. This space will be a snap shot into our classroom on a weekly basis. Please find the attached PDF's which were used throughout the week. They include a variety of resources and prompts used during our learning experiences. They do not include everything we have done in class, but serve as a guide for some of the activities we engaged in. Attached to this post you will find the first three weeks.
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