In Unit 4 we are moving into multi-digit division using both 1-digit and 2-digit divisors (the number you use to break apart a larger number, dividend). This week we'll be reviewing the basic pattern (algorithm) for division, and we will be practicing with this pattern with both 1-digit and 2-digit divisors, dividing 4-digit dividends.
Next week, we'll apply this knowledge in a real-world math task. Students will research the average pay received annually in three chosen professions. They will determine how much someone working in these professions earn monthly, weekly, and hourly. Of course, many of us would love to be professional athletes, musicians, dancers, etc., and students will be able to research their pay. Students will also be required to choose other professions for which they have interest. A helpful site for doing this research is run by the National Bureau for Labor Statistics, the government agency which compiles statistics on jobs and income. Their website is www.bls.com Students have a choice for homework this week and next week: Sept. 22 Choice A) Complete 3 workbook pages from 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, or 4-5; Choice B) Khan Academy - Complete 90 minutes on division or multiplication Sept. 29 Choice A) Complete 3 workbook pages from 5-1, 5-2, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7; Choice B) Khan Academy - Complete 90 minutes on division with greater numbers.
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This week we are doing some review of multiplication on Tuesday and Wednesday before we get into multiplication with multi-digit numbers towards the end of the week. Our test will be next Tuesday, September 15.
For homework, students have the option to complete any three of the following pages from their math workbook: 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8. Homework, as always, will be due on Tuesday, September 15. |