MATHS: Study for the Unit test which is tomorrow and make sure you have a basic calculator. Use the Extra Practice booklet given out today to help you study (there are answers in the back so you can check your work)
For the test, you need to know:
fractions patterns (think what’s unique about thirds, fifths, ninths etc)
convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
decimal patterns, repeating decimals, and terminating decimals
compare decimals and fractions, ordering decimals and fractions
using benchmarks, number lines and equivalent fractions to compare fractions
different strategies for comparing fractions and decimals
how to estimate reasonably
how to add and subtract decimals
how to multiply and divide decimals
order of operations with decimals
relating fractions, decimals and percent
solve problems with fractions and decimals
solve percent problems (percent of a number)
FRENCH: do some review for the quiz on Thursday. You should know your numbers up to 60, calendar vocabulary, greetings, weather. Do not stress though – this is a quiz only and it will be suited to your capabilities. There will be some word banks and spelling will be a separate mark.
UPCOMING: Report cards/Learning Update #2 goes home tomorrow.
Friday, March 15 is the last day of school before Spring Break.
