Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Homework and Happenings

Math  -

  • Homework:  worksheet (front and back)
  • Timed multiplication tests next week (will not be graded until the following week) - Study those math facts!!!!  Following is a great website and directions for generating timed tests at home to practice:
To make timed tests for multiplication (100 facts):
Go to http://www.mathfactcafe.com/
  1. Click on “Fact Sheets Build It”.
  2. Choose “Multiplication” for problem type.
  3. Choose “very small” for the font size.
  4. Type “1” for minimum range and “10” for maximum range.  Choose a number higher than 1 to make it more challenging.  If you are only working on 6’s through 10’s, you can enter “6” and 10”.
  5. Leave answer range blank.
  6. Type in 10 rows and 10 columns.
  7. Click “Generate”.

Word Study

  • Study spelling and meaning of words 11-15.  Master the Meaning daily grade is tomorrow (children will use the words in context - can use their word list to help with spelling).  Dictation test on Friday.  Word list is under the word study tab.

Science -

  • NO Homework

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for Language Arts HW. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website:  http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com/

Reminders: 

Chick-fil-A night - Thursday, 8/15
Label Ladies and Hat Day - Friday, 8/16