Math Class

This post is for all the people who want to know exactly how my math class works.


The first fifteen minutes are a mini lesson when I either teach something new, or review something old. Then we usually have a little group activity that everyone does.


Then I break kids up into their groups (I have 4 groups- Bunnies, Foxes, Dolphins, Tigers). Each group goes to a station and then they rotate stations every fifteen minutes.

The most common stations are:

Warm up (On the board)

Numbers of the Day

Writing Word Problem

Small Group with Me

Game

Prodigy

 

  

Websites

As a math teacher I'm always searching for new websites for worksheets/activities.
Here are my favorites

http://www.mathworksheets4kids.com/

http://www.math-aids.com/

 

http://www.commoncoresheets.com/

 

http://catalog.mathlearningcenter.org/apps



https://www.worksheetworks.com/


https://www.havefunteaching.com/


http://www.printable-worksheets.com/4th-grade


http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/


http://www.spellingcity.com/third-grade-science-vocabulary.html

Financial Literacy

Unit Summary:

Students add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers, and use them to solve problems dealing with data, measurement, and personal finance.

Essential Questions:

What is the difference between fixed and variable expenses, and how does this difference affect income planning?

Why is it important to choose an appropriate savings plan?

TEKS:

• 4.10 Personal financial literacy. The student applies mathematical process standards to manage one's financial resources effectively for lifetime financial security.
• 4.10A distinguish between fixed and variable expenses; S
• 4.10B calculate profit in a given situation; S
• 4.10C compare the advantages and disadvantages of various savings options;
• 4.10D describe how to allocate a weekly allowance among spending; saving, including for college; and sharing; and
• 4.10E describe the basic purpose of financial institutions,including keeping money safe, borrowing money, and lending.

Vocabulary:

Personal Finance, Fixed expenses, Variable expenses, Profit, Advantages/Disadvantages, Saving options, Savings account,Certificates of deposit, Money market funds, Saving bonds, Weekly, Allowance, College, Saving, Sharing, Spending

A great video for explaining profit and expense is here.

 This is a great visual I got from this youtube video.

Time

Students in fourth grade are expected to be given end time, start time, and figure out elapsed time.
Example
I start cooking at 12:30pm, I finish cooking at 1:45pm. How long was I cooking?

They're also expected to be given start time and elapsed time and figure out the end time.
Example
I start dancing at 1:40pm and I finish after forty-five minutes. When did I finish?

Lastly they need to be able to figure out start time if given elapsed and end times.
Example:
I played for three hours and twenty-minutes. If I finished playing at 3:30, what time was it when I started?

Here's the link to my free time quiz.

Here are some links for different time games/activities:

http://mrnussbaum.com/clockworks/

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/time/mathman_time_elapsed.htm

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/online_practice/common_core/math_mathematics_3rd_third_grade/quiz_word_problems_driving_between_cities_3rd_third_grade_math_mathematics_start.htm

Also had to take a photo of me and Ava today since we had matching outfits.

Data Unit

Unit Summary:

Students add, subtract, multiply and divide rational numbers, and use them to solve problems dealing with data, measurement, and personal finance.

Vocabulary:

Data, Categorical data, Numerical data, Whole number, Fraction, Decimal, Categories

Frequency table, Dot Plot, Stem-and-Leaf Plot, Graph title, Labels,Scaled interval

Essential Questions:

Why is it so important to know how to solve problems involving different measurements?

What concepts are important to understand when solving measurement problems?

TEKS:

• 4.9 Data analysis. The student applies mathematical process standards to solve problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data. The student is expected to:
• 4.9A represent data on a frequency table, dot plot, or stem-and-leaf plot marked with whole numbers and fractions; R
• 4.9B solve one- and two-step problems using data in whole number, decimal, and fraction form in a frequency table, dot plot, or stem-and-leaf plot. S
• 4.8 Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to select appropriate customary and metric units, strategies, and tools to solve problems involving measurement. The student is expected to:
• 4.8C solve problems that deal with measurements of length, intervals of time, liquid volumes, mass, and money using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division as appropriate.

Vocabulary:

Data,   Categorical data,   Numerical data,   Whole number,   Fraction,   Decimal,   Categories,   Frequency table,  Dot Plot,    Stem-and-Leaf Plot,    Graph title,    Labels,   Scaled interval,   Measurement,   Length,    Liquid volume,   Mass,   Perimeter,   Time

This unit is all about organizing data.
Here's a great website for this topic. You can even make your own graph here.


Here's a good site for stem and leaf plots.


Here's one for dot plots!


Here's my free TPT PowerPoint.