Solving Addition and Subtraction Word Problems- Check!

This week the class prepared for an end of the unit assessment of rounding, place value, and solving addition and subtraction problems.  Those word problems can be very tricky when you are trying to figure out which operation to use.  Today we worked in groups to underline key information in the problems written by 3-Langenmayr.

 Then, we found the numbers that represented parts or wholes for our formula P + P = W.  The group then sorted the problems into the two groups: addition or subtraction. Next, we solved the problems on our own in our notebook.

 

The last step was to check our answers using the ScanQR Chrome app.

This was a quick and easy way to check our work!

A Little Help from My Friend Google

We have been hard at work researching the seven continents using the book Explore Earth's Seven Continents.  After receiving "text-dependent" questions through Google Classroom, we set off to read and answer.   Some of the questions had some unknown words and the class learned a new trick. Instead of asking a teacher, students learned to use the Tools in Google Docs.
First we highlighted the word we wanted to define and clicked on "Tools"...

Then we clicked on "Define"...

And on the side a Research window popped up with the definition!

Maybe Google can correct and grade our documents too...

Ah but it can!

Collaborating to Make Maps of the World

Last week we had the opportunity to have another third-grade class come to our room to work with us in partnerships.  3-Langenmayr came down the hall and were quickly paired with members of our class for an equal exchange of knowledge.  My class knew how to log onto the Chromebooks and open files in Google Drive (and share files) and Mrs. Langenmayr's class came with the knowledge of the world's continents and oceans.



After being partnered up, everyone went to work.  Using a Google Drawing and Google Maps, the students toggled between Chrome tabs and labeled the necessary parts of the world.  

At the end of the day, we met with great success! Later we shared our folder of documents so that 3-L could make copies and and annotate further to make the map they did with their partner, their own.

International Dot Day!

September 15 was International Dot Day! In class we read The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.  It is a must read, particularly at the beginning of the school year and when testing is more prevalent.  The students picked up on the theme quickly and realize it is always important to try and that everything you do can and does matter to you and those around you.  We used Sumo Paint to create our own dot pictures.  The hope is that as we look at these dots, we remember Reynolds' message.

Hope you enjoy the book!

MK Creates a Math Kahoot

What do you do when you get your homework done and you are looking for something to do? Why not create a Kahoot quiz about Math for your classmates?

MK did just that.  She created a Math quiz that was quite challenging.  See the video below.
It was definitely a hit as you can see.

Summer Challenge

Congratulations CC for speaking at the Summer Challenge meeting held last night.  RCSD is asking that students create tutorials to explain Math concepts to be compiled as a resource in the coming years. 
Check out what you need to do on the District page.

She explained to the packed library of students and parents how she created tutorials to explain Math concepts using ShowMe and Lensoo.
To see the tutorials we already made go to our class site.  Stay tuned for our latest batch that use Google Slidses and Movenote to explain how to solve problems with perimeter and area.

Class blogger of the week:IB

This week we had Olympic Day on Monday. We did 3 NEW things: hurtles, stepping stones, and Alaskan Football.  I liked the hurdles the best.

On Tuesday, we had gym and played kickball.  Our team won!

On Wednesday we had music.  I had performance day and danced to Everybody Talks with Ava, Lexi, and Alyssa.  Also, Chloe brought in a snack to celebrate her birthday!  She brought in my favorite -- Jolly Rancher ice pops!

On Thursday, I had a play date with Ava.  She came home with me on my bus.  We played on my trampoline and on my swing set.

On Friday, I brought in a snack to celebrate my birthday!  Also Friday we made our own ice pops because Ava is leaving :(. Later in the day on Friday, Mrs.Roberts and Mrs.McCarter told our class what instrument we are going to play next year! I got the Viola! And that is what happened this week!