We estimated crayons last Friday. Can you guess how many?



There are 31 crayons in the jar!

Last Friday we estimated crayons. Can you guess how many??






The correct estimate is 35!! Nice work!

The mathematicians recently made a large clock, using marshmallows to showcase the minute marks. We used the larger marshmallows at 5 minute intervals, and the smaller marshmallows to show all the remaining minutes.

The marshmallows were such a temptation...we just had to try a few! This was a fun project :)

Today the mathematicians estimated cotton balls. Can you guess how many? The number is greater than 13 but less than 49.









The correct estimate is 29!!

Friday's estimation were gems. The mathematicians were given 2 opportunities to estimate: once, before we began counting, and second, mid-way through our count. The boy on the left estimated closest on his first try with 79, and the girl on the right estimated closest on her second try with 104. Actual number of gems??











109.

See you soon with more estimation!

The 7's made elf glyphs in math- they are pretty funny! I even made one, and boy do I look silly as an elf! In case you are wondering what a glyph is, here goes:

Glyph: A symbol, such as a stylized figure or arrow on a public sign, that imparts information nonverbally.

The math students created their elfs in accordance with a code, which reads:

Body- Red- birthday in January- June
Body- Green- birthday in July- December

Neck Cowl- Striped- You like to wrap presents
Neck Cowl- Dotted- You don't like to wrap presents

Hat- Red- girl
Hat- Green- boy

Hat Cowl- Striped- You would like to be an elf
Hat Cowl- Dotted- You would not like to be an elf

Mittens- Red- You like warm weather
Mittens- Green- You like cold weather

Shoes- Red- You like to make snowmen
Shoes- Green- You like to go sledding

Arms and Legs- Striped Red and White- You like candy canes
Arms and Legs- Striped Green and White- You don't like candy canes

What can you figure out about our elves in relation to the code?

Have fun looking! I know we did!

Little Nemos

Today in Math we estimated fish! I had the closest estimation, with 10. Can you guess how many fish are in the jar? Scroll below to find the answer.


There are 7 fish in the jar- nice job!

Block Estimation

Today the mathematicians estimated blocks in our estimation jar. This student estimated the EXACT NUMBER of blocks! Nice job!

Marshmallow Estimation!

On Friday we did our first estimation project! The mathematicians had to estimate how many marshmallows they thought were inside of our estimation jar. What's your estimation??

Scroll below to find out!












If you estimated 27 marshmallows- you are correct!! Nice job!

7th Age Math Chapter 1

The mathematicians in 7th age math are busy learning the routines of the classroom as we transition into the first chapter: Facts Through 12. We will use this chapter as a platform before diving into Chapter Two: Using Numbers Through 100. (This will include place value, greater than and less than, etc.)

Class opens daily with a word problem drill in their journals. These word problem drills are a great way to "warm up" our brains after lunch and recess. It gets us in the math mood!

Beginning this Friday (tomorrow) we will start memorizing basic addition and subtraction facts (0-18). This begins with +1 facts through 10 (1+0=1, 1+1=2, etc.). We will keep this set in the classroom for review and will continue to build on them throughout the year, but I highly recommend keeping a set at home as well. Spending a few minutes each day memorizing these basic facts will really build upon your child's maturing confidence in math. It will also aid them when we do regrouping addition and subtraction later on this year.

Tomorrow is also the start of our "Estimation Fridays". Each week I will bring in a new set of objects to be placed in our estimation jar. Your child will have a chance to put their brains to the test! The jar may be filled with holiday-themed items or sweet treats. Stay tuned for tomorrow's estimation project!

On Monday (weather depending) we will have a math kickball tournament with Miss Wise and Mrs. Mollett's math class on the blacktop. Upon landing on a base, the mathematicians must answer a simple math fact before advancing further. It is a fun game that the kids really enjoy playing! Keep posted for a video of this event!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time!