This week we began learning about multiplication concepts and facts. Students are learning strategies for solving multiplication (skip counting, repeated addition) as well as taking timed fact tests to improve speed and accuracy. It is really important that students practice their multiplication facts at home also. Flashcards are great for this. A great, simple website is aaamath.com. These facts need to become automatic. Don't try to master all of the facts at once. Start with the 2's and 5's, then go on with the other facts.
A permission slip went home today for our field trip to the California Science Center on November 19th. There is a $5.00 bus fee. Parents are welcome to chaperone; there is no limit on how many chaperones we can bring. However, there is very limited room on the bus. Parents will need to drive themselves to the Science Center. Carpooling is recommended. I need to know who would like to chaperone by next Wednesday, 11/10, because the Science Center needs a final headcount. If you want to chaperone, please send me a note.
