In math class, we did a “Visual Percents” project. We needed to go to this webiste: CIA World Factbook Website. It is a website with lots of statistical data about different countries of the world. For example, if you would like to see how much access a particular country has to clean water, you can […]
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Say NO to Shark Fin Soup
In class, we were learning about human population growth and its impact on Earth’s natural resources. I decided to inquire about sharks. I learned that we have basically lost approximately half of our ocean’s sharks in the last 15 years. I do know that about 100 million sharks are killed per year just for their […]
Data and Statistics Unit Reflection
Statement of Inquiry The way in which we collect, represent and interpret data helps us to identify patterns, understand relationships and solve real-world problems. This was our first unit in math. It was about data and statistics. Now that we are finished with the unit, I will reflect on my own attitude, behavior, and progress […]
Making Digital Graphs
In math class, we studied about data and statistics. Our statement of inquiry was, “The way in which we collect, represent and interpret data, helps us to identify patterns, understand relationships and solve real-world problems.” Today we practiced making digital graphs with Google Sheets. Below you can see my two graphs about Kaohsiung and Taipei […]
Practice Your Math Skills
Photo By: Gabrielle Figueiredo, Posted 13/07/2018, https://sedacollege.com.br How Can You Practice Your Math Skills on Your Own? As a sixth-grader, you are old enough to know your strengths and weaknesses in math. As we go over the NWEA math test results, you can identify your strengths and weaknesses easily at the beginning of the year. Plus, by […]
Unit 1: Statistics and Data
Unit Title: Statistics and Data Statement of Inquiry: The way in which we collect, represent and interpret data, helps us to identify patterns, understand relationships and solve real-world problems. In math, the first unit is about gathering, organizing, analyzing, displaying and communicating data. Students will learn different ways to organize data and present data. They […]
Solving Real World Problems in Math
Solving real world problems in math can be challenging for many students. They need to translate the situation into the language of math Teachers often resort to helping children solve textbook problems by providing word cues. For example, teachers might tell their students that if a problem says “altogether,” they are supposed to add, or […]
Bob’s Outfit Choices – Probability Project
In math, we were learning about probability. Probability is a type of math that relates to numerical descriptions of how likely an event is to occur We explored probability by using tree diagrams for finding the possible number of outcomes when you more than one event. Below is the example scenario I created to demonstrate […]
Parents – How to Support with Google Classroom
What is Google Classroom? Google Classroom is the platform we use to host all daily assignments and due dates for students. Some summative and formative work is actually completed on Google Classroom, but sometimes the assignments just contain the instructions and resources, as students might be completing the assignment elsewhere, such as their subject notebook. […]
6 Bricks, Infinite Chicks
In math class, the students had a geometry challenge. They were given 6 lego bricks. The challenge was to use the same 6 bricks to create as many different chicks as they could within a limited time (15 minutes). Some students were able to make 60 different chicks while other groups were able to make […]