The Tuesday Grind

On one hand - Tuesday is a long day without a special - but on the other hand, Tuesday is a day when we tend to get tons done! With that said...

In math, we began our data analysis exploration by discussing the purpose of graphing and presenting data. We spent sometime describing the parts of a graph or table through a software program called Graph Club. With this program we actually created a homework assignment that will go home Wednesday based on their survey results. However, before we get to that, they are to complete p. 243 (4-11 and 15-18) tonight for homework. This work gives them practice answering questions using frequency tables and tally charts. Surprisingly, we had a tough time with this in class today so I'm hoping it was something in the room 9 air! I'll find out tomorrow...

In reading, each group worked in their RRJs using the book from last night's homework. One group described the plot using a graphic organizer provided for them while the other group distinguished between important details and interesting facts. The remaining group, JGB, had our first shared inquiry discussion and reflection task. Please know, this discussion is the most important aspect of JGB. If students are not prepared, they will not participate which impacts their grade. Please ask your child how this discussion went today. SPELLING IS DUE FRIDAY!

We visited the computer lab for a homeroom math activity using Graph Club. We took a survey of everyone's favorite foods, entered the data, and showed the data in different ways (bar, pie, picto...).

In Social Studies, we continued our discussion of natural resources while comparing them to capital and human resources, too.