Math

Mrs. Mengwasser's Math Homework Expectations In fifth grade your child can expect nightly math homework. This is their opporutnity to practice or review the skills taught in school. Time will vary according to each child and their familiarity with the skill. Homework is practice on the skills learned in class. Parents are partners in learning and I need your help to determine what it is your child understands and what it is they need to be retaught. If they get a 100% on their homework I will assume they understand the skill and are proficient with using it.

Here are some guidelines to consider when helping your child with math homework.

If your child needs assistance with math homework then it is helpful to 1. Clarify directions- first ask "What do you think the directions mean?" Then go back and read them together. 2. Remind them to use the tools/notes/worksheets they have in their math section of the binder or the textbook online. 3. Help them "chunk" the work into manageable pieces if the problems seem overwhelming. Do a few, take a break and switch to spelling, then switch back to do a few more. 4. Encourage them to come in at 8:25 for extra help. //This is **not** a time to come in because they forgot to do their homework.//

Please let me know if... 1. You have to reteach the lesson to your child. (Email me.) 2. You need to sit with your child longer than a few minutes to help them get started. You may want to come back periodically and check-in, but you shouldn't have to sit with them the entire time. Encourage them! They can do the math! The only mistakes worth making are the ones you learn from! Being able to tolerate a little frustration and work through it will build their confidence for the next challenge!

Investigations Math Program

Nightly Practice IXL.com

Games and Fun [|www.Mathisfun.com]

@http://www.mathcats.com/

Online Graphing

Symmetry and Pattern Museum

Fraction Sites @http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/fractions/index.html

@http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_274_g_2_t_1.html?open=activities&from=search.html?qt=fractions&lang=en

Adding Fractions http://www.visualfractions.com/add.htm

Subtracting Fractions @http://www.visualfractions.com/add.htm

Race Car Game- Adding and Subtracting Fractions http://funschool.kaboose.com/formula-fusion/games/game action_fraction.html

Practicing Multiple Fraction Operations with Soccer Game @http://funschool.kaboose.com/formula-fusion/games/game_action_fraction.html

Multiplying Fractions @http://www.visualfractions.com/multiply.htm

@http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_194_g_2_t_1.html

@http://www.eyepleezers.com/aaamath/fra.htm