Today was our first day of Hands On Equations. This is an algebra program aimed at younger children. Today's lesson went very well. Ask your child to show you their page that we completed today. We did numbers 1 - 5 together, some stayed with me for #6 while others who felt confident were allowed to continue without my guidance. Each week I will review the previous week's lesson, teach the new lesson then the children will be on their own to complete the problems in their binder. I have help from Mrs. Debbie Schwartz who has been helping me for the last two years. Between the two of us we are able to help any one who might be struggling with the concept of the day. Each week you will be able to see how your child did on their independent work. I always mark the problems they do wrong, but they do have to correct them, then I recheck the work. If necessary I do a 1:1 reteaching session.
I also continued with our PETS lessons. Today I introduced the SCAMPER method of modifying a product. Your child has a description of SCAMPER in their binder along with a sketch of an item they applied this concept to during class today. Next week they will write a detailed description of their new invention.
I have extended the book order deadline to next Tuesday, Jan. 17.
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