Dear Fourth Grade Families,
We
will be starting our third math unit December 4th.
This unit will explore fractions and division. Several physical models
will be used to represent fractions as a part of a whole. Students will
use these models to compare fractions, explore equivalent fractions,
and add fractions. Please review the attached Unit Three Parent Letter
for further information.
Students have completed a
pre-assessment on the skills that will be presented in this unit. Our
team has used this data to create four classes, organized so that each
student can work successfully at their rate and level. All four classes
will be covering the fourth grade standards for this unit. Our roles
and pacing as teachers is based on the results of the pre-assessments.
Mrs. Caton’s and Ms. Brown’s classes will work at an
accelerated pace. Students in these classes demonstrated mastery in
some Bridges content for this unit, and a strong understanding of the
remaining content. When complete mastery of skills and concepts is
shown through class assignments and homework, M3 (Mentoring Mathematical
Minds) curriculum and additional supplemental extensions will be used
to extend their thinking and understanding.
Mrs.
Hunting-Knight’s and Mrs. Largo’s classes will be working at a standard
4th grade pace, based on the district calendar for this unit. Students
will explore the Bridges content through use of manipulatives, sketches,
and algorithms. Both classes will have additional adult support
provided through Ms. Melcher (Alameda’s Math Specialist) and Mrs.
Richeson (4th Grade Assistant). Ms. Melcher and Mrs. Richeson have a
duel role. Their support is for students who have shown a need for
classroom pacing that allows more time to review and practice newly
acquired skills. Additionally, Ms. Melcher and Mrs. Richeson are
available to assist the classroom teacher in providing opportunities for
extensions based upon classroom performance.
The
purpose of organizing math classes in this manner is to best meet each
student’s needs in regards to the concepts and skills in each unit.
Please feel free to contact your child’s classroom teacher with any
specific questions or concerns you may have. Below you will find all
fourth grade teachers’ email addresses for your convenience throughout
the unit.
Sincerely,
The Fourth Grade Team
Kimberly Hunting-Knight Abby Largo
khunting@pps.net alargo@pps.net
Christy Caton Julie Brown
ccaton@pps.net jbrown5@pps.net
