We have officially wrapped up Topic 1 in Math class. Students in Mr. Rost and Mrs. O'Neill's class have the first Topic Assessment and are in search of your signature. Students in Mrs. Mezan's class will bring their assessment home very soon.

The Topic Assessments this year will be in two parts. The first part is a test of basic skills. The second part is a Performance Assessment, where they apply the skills they have learned to a real life problem. Thank you for studying with your child before the assessment. I will give similar notice before the next test.

Every Friday there will be a short quiz that is based on the concepts learned during the week. These will help all of us to gauge student understanding.  Look for these to come home early in each week for a signature as well.

In Topic 2 we will add and subtract decimals. We will also estimate sums and differences in order to determine the reasonableness of solutions. These are skills that have a direct practical use in our every day lives. Please be on the lookout for times when you estimate and add/subtract decimals. Point these occasions out to your child to give them a reason and purpose for their learning in this unit. 
Stay dry!

Mrs. Mezan