Take 4 cards and create a division problem. The number must have a 1-digit divisor and 3-digit dividend. Neither a zero or one can be used as the divisor. Your challenge is to arrange the cards to produce the smallest possible quoutient.
a. What is your quoutient? Write a solution sentence.
b. Describe the strategy you used to produce the smallest possible quotient.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Math Spiral Monday Oct.31, 2011
Mr. Knezek has decided to give each of his 27 kindergarten students a sack of fruit to take home for Thanksgiving. The table below shows what he bought.
Fruit Bags Number in each bag
Bananas 14 14
Apples 16 12
Peaches 15 8
a. If he want to give each student the same number of each type of fruit, how many of each will he put into each sack?
b. Will he have any fruit left?
Fruit Bags Number in each bag
Bananas 14 14
Apples 16 12
Peaches 15 8
a. If he want to give each student the same number of each type of fruit, how many of each will he put into each sack?
b. Will he have any fruit left?
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Double Fudge 5-9
Chapter Five - “Bye-bye, Sue!”
Vocabulary
Word Page # Meaning/Definition
Convinced
Accent
Concentrate
Unanimous
1. Who did Fudge blame for not having enough shoes for school? Who
should he have blamed?2. Jimmy and Peter invented a game they like to play called ‘Sock
Hockey”. Have you ever invented a game with someone that only the two of
you play? Describe it. If not, think of one that would be fun and describe it.3. Why didn’t Fudge’s mom take him to Harry’s when she got him a new
pair of shoes this time?Chapter Six - “Mr. Money”
Vocabulary
Word Page # Meaning/Definition
Brilliant
Inclined
Evaluated
Deprived
1. Why are Fudge’s parents starting to feel concerned about his obsession
with money? Why do you think the grandmother isn’t concerned?2. How did the mother feel after her meeting with the counselor? How did
Peter make her feel better?3. Have you ever had something you wanted so bad that it was the only
thing you could think about? What was it? If not, what would you do if a
friend of yours did?Chapter Seven - “The Green Stuff”
Vocabulary
Word Page # Meaning/Definition
Engrossed
Impressed
Currency
Groaned
Narrow
1. When you first read the grandmother’s suggestion, what did you think?
Do you think it will help Fudge better understand money?2. What was the new thing Fudge learned on the train? What was the last
new thing you learned at home or at school?3. After the tour, did Fudge have a better understanding of money? Why or
why not?4. Why were Fudge’s parents dreading the gift shop?
Chapter Eight - “Cousin Coincidence”
Vocabulary
Word Page # Meaning/Definition
Counterfeit
Lunatic
Gut
Coincidence
Identical
Bloodcurdling
Hilarious
1. What was Fudge’s reaction to the gift shop? Did he enjoy it? How could
you tell?2. How does Mr. Hatcher feel about being called “Tubby” again?
3. What was Fudge’s response to his cousin having the same name? Does
he want his cousin to have the same nickname, too?4. Do you think this is the only time the two families will see each other?
Make a prediction of what might happen.Chapter Nine - “the Panda Poop Club”
Vocabulary
Word Page # Meaning/Definition
Advertising
Diplomatic
Privileges
Toppled
Gear
1. What does it mean to “sell out” in the way Howie is saying it?2. Why wasn’t Peter excited about having the VIP tour of the National Zoo?
3. How did Fudge become a member of the Panda Poop club?
4. How did Pete’s family feel about having their cousins stay with them?
What were some clues in the story that helped you?
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Double Fudge 2-4
Warm-up create your bucks and write about what you would do with a HUGE amount of money. How much is HUGE?
Chapter 2 Vocabulary
Grimaced-
Burrowed-
Rotating-
Slight-
Bawling-
1. What Decision was Fudge having a hard time with at the shoe store?
2. What was Fudge's understanding of the ATM machine? Why do you think a small child would think it was that simple?
3. What was Jimmy's big news and how did Peter take it?
4. Why does Jimmy like the idea of the move to SoHo?
Design a pair of shoes
Chapter 3-Who's Mixed Up
Concerned-
Addict-
Chaotic-
Self-esteem-
1. Why didn't Mrs. Osterman like the name Peter had given to his dog?
2. Why is Fudge going to mixed-group rather than to first grade?
3. What did Fudge do to his first teacher and why?
4. Why do you think Peter has a bad feeling about what is going to happen in mixed group with Fudge?
Rename Peter's Dog, make a dog tag. Tell me what makes a good pet, what would you do with your dream pet.
Sequencing of Events
Chapter 4-"Richie Richest"
discuss-
Gag-
Reaction-
Yakking
Neurosurgon
Designer
Extremly
1. Why was Peter nervous about the first day of school?
2. What does it mean when someone "keeps everything to themselves"?
3. How are Fudge and Richie the same? How are they different?
4. How did Richie make things worse with Fudge's desire for money and being rich?
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Thursday Math Spiral
October 2oth, 2011
Comare each of the numbers listed below by using the following comparison symbols (>, <, =). Name the place that halped you compare the numbers
a. 591,937,989 931,783,989
b. 38,592,048 38,749,384
c. 830,948,309 830,946,999
Comare each of the numbers listed below by using the following comparison symbols (>, <, =). Name the place that halped you compare the numbers
a. 591,937,989 931,783,989
b. 38,592,048 38,749,384
c. 830,948,309 830,946,999
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Wednesday October 19th Math Spiral
Laquinta has been saving her coins for sxi months. She has 14 half-dollars, 35 quarters, 74 dimes, 89 nickels nad 214 pennies.
a. how much money has laquinta saved Write the solution sentence
b. She wants to by a camera for $30 which includes tax. Does she have enough money? How do you know?
a. how much money has laquinta saved Write the solution sentence
b. She wants to by a camera for $30 which includes tax. Does she have enough money? How do you know?
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday Math Spiral
a. Take 4 cards and make the Least possible value.
b. Take 4 more cards and create a number greater than the first number
c. How did you did you do it? Or how come you where not able to?
d. what is the difference in values?
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Division and Multiplaction Questions
1. Jenny made 44 cookies for a bake sale. If she puts 6 cookies in a gift bag, then how many gift bags will she use, and how many cookies will she have left over, if any?
2. Mr. Percy is taking his class on a field trip to the Science Museum. His class of 38 students will be divided into groups at the museum. Each group will contain 5 students. How many groups would there be?
3. The school is planning a field trip. There are 288 students and 16 seats on each school bus. How many buses are needed to take the trip?
4. Each orange costs $94.00. How much do 3 oranges cost?
5. There are 25 tickets in each box. How many tickets are in 3 boxes?
6.Jean is inviting 82 friends to a party. She has 82 cookies. How many cookies will each friend get?
2. Mr. Percy is taking his class on a field trip to the Science Museum. His class of 38 students will be divided into groups at the museum. Each group will contain 5 students. How many groups would there be?
3. The school is planning a field trip. There are 288 students and 16 seats on each school bus. How many buses are needed to take the trip?
4. Each orange costs $94.00. How much do 3 oranges cost?
5. There are 25 tickets in each box. How many tickets are in 3 boxes?
6.Jean is inviting 82 friends to a party. She has 82 cookies. How many cookies will each friend get?
Math Spiral Monday
Sarah, Carrie, Kay and Nancy are on the track relay team. Each Girl's Time is in seconds and recorded below. Their total score was the lowest time in the competition and their team won the gold medal.
A. compare the girl's teimes. Write the times in order from Longest to shortest time.
B. What is the girl's combined time? Write a number sentence to solve it.
Names Times
Sarah 44.65
Carrie 48.7
Kay 48.690
Nancy 48.72
A. compare the girl's teimes. Write the times in order from Longest to shortest time.
B. What is the girl's combined time? Write a number sentence to solve it.
Names Times
Sarah 44.65
Carrie 48.7
Kay 48.690
Nancy 48.72
Here is a great source for more imformation on food day!! Wednesday, October 12, 2011
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