Commutative, Associative, Identity, and Distributive!

Properties! Properties!
In Math class today, we reviewed the many math properties. Commutative Property is the order in which the numbers are added or multiplied and does not affect the sum. Associative property is the way in which the numbers are grouped and does not affect the sum. We also reviewed the Distributive Property and then tried our hand at identifing the different properties. We also quizzed each other using our PSSA folder information.

During Language Arts, we were happy to learn the results of our Benchmark #3 Test. Mrs. McIlvaine went over each item with us to make sure that everyone understood the answers. We were able to ask questions, look back to find text support of our answers, and reason each answer. We did extremely well on the test, and hopefully this will carry over as we apply our skills on the PSSA. This test was a great confidence booster.

The afternoon time was spent in learning centers. For math, we reviewed Divisibility Rules and Exponents. We also used line graphs and double line graphs. At our Language stations, we practiced interpreting graphics in text and wrote to a given prompt relating to Born Worker, our most recent story. Our Social Studies stations helped us to more readily recognize our African vocabulary words and allowed us time to research for our Travel Journals.

Homework:
Writing - Make sure p. 29 is ready for tomorrow.
Reading - Read through p. 138 and be prepared with your role for McD's tomorrow.
Social Studies - Quiz tomorrow on vocabulary for part 2 Africa. Study your cards. Also, Travel Journal for your chosen African country is due 3/14.
Math - Finish PSSA packet.
TOMORROW OUR TEAM GOES TO THE MAC SHACK!! ALSO, WE WILL HAVE A BUS EVACUATION DRILL DURING EXPLORATORY.