Math Replacement Update December 18, 2015 Topics Covered Students discuss problems in which one quantity depends on another. They illustrate this kind of relationship between pairs of numbers with a function machine and a "What's My Rule?" table. They solve "What's My Rule?" problems. Students look for patterns in multiplication facts. Students discuss the Multiplication/Division Facts Table, symbols, and vocabulary for multiplication. Students identify prime and composite numbers. Students review perimeter and area using cubes. Students review the traditional and partial-products method for whole and decimal numbers. Students review adding and subtracting mixed decimal numbers. Students practice rounding both whole and decimal numbers. Students determine the maximum, minimum, range, mode, and median of a data set. They ask and answer questions and draw conclusions based on data landmarks. Topics Covered CogAT testing Students practice and differentiate between standard, exponential, and scientific notation both with paperand-pencil and using the calculator. Students practice multiplication and division with both whole numbers and decimals. Coming Up Coming Up Coming Up - - - - Week of January 4 - - - - - - - - Week of January 4 - - - - - - - - Week of January 4 - - - - Learn the relationship between multiplication and division. Solve addition and subtraction number stories. - - - - Week of January 11 - - - Topics Covered Explore angle measures. Define and classify angles. Use a protractor and compass to measure angles. - - - - Week of January 11 - - - - Describe general number patterns in words; and to write special cases for general number patterns. write special cases having two variables; and to describe general patterns using two variables - - - - Week of January 11 - - - - Write and evaluate algebraic Explain strategies for solving Classify triangles and measure expressions. addition and subtraction number congruent triangles. Examine how formulas are derived; stories. Compare and classify polygons. and to evaluate formulas Write number models to represent Identify types of angles in polygons. addition and subtraction number stories. rd th th SCHOLASTIC DYNAMATH / MATH MAGAZINE resume in January for 3 , 4 , and 5 grade