Thursday, April 12, 2012

Math Topic 21

Math Topic 21 Money and Time


Testing Date: Wednesday April 18th


Students will learn the following items during this math topic:


  1. How to compare prices of items

  2. Determine Profit or Loss

  3. Explore mailing costs

  4. Work with hours and minutes

  5. Work with seconds

How can you help at home?


Your next trip to the grocery store could be a valuable tool to aid in your students math understanding!


Have a discussion over sale items and profit or loss! Your child should be able to provide an explanation!


online helps:


http://www.math-vista.com/Profit-and-Loss-B.html


http://www.teacherschoice.com.au/Maths_Library/Money/profit_and_loss.htm


http://www.math-vista.com/Profit-and-Loss-D.html







We will be visiting Walcott Intermediate School on April 12th from 9:30-12:00

Your student will:


  • Tour the school

  • Visit with current 6th grade student

  • Visit current 6th grade classrooms

  • Shadow a 6th grade student




We will return to school around 12:30 and eat lunch here