Extended Multiplication Practice

On Thursday, Team Wilkinson discovered a shortcut when multiplying numbers that are multiples of 10.   First, solve the basic fact at the beginning of the problem.  Then, add the same number of zeros in the factors to the product.  

 

Here is an example:

300 x 500

First, solve 3 x 5...15.  Now add the same number of zeroes in the factors ("the problem", 4) to the basic fact product...150000.

So 300 x 500 = 150,000. 

Here are some pics of Team Wilkinson working in groups to solve Extended Multiplication Problems. 

We're in 2nd place....

We found out today we are tied for 2nd place in the race to for a Pizza Party....the cafeteria is having a contest to see who can buy the most lunches in one week.  The class that purchases the most lunches will receive a pizza party.

Thursday is Vendor Pizza Day...so our participation on Thursday is easily motivated!!

Go Team Wilkinson!!!

Body System Wrap-Up

Today we wrapped up our look at informational texts related to the Body Systems in Literacy!!  Team Wilkinson had fun exploring new vocabulary and strategies to help us decide what is important information.  Our summary writing is much improved from a week ago.

Many of our kids were interested in the videos that presented us with more information.  Here is a link to the website we used, in case they are seeking more knowledge and experiences.  In class, we read about the Respiratory, Circulatory and Digestive Systems; the website also has information on the Skeletal, Muscular and Endocrine Systems. 

Crazy Hair Day

We celebrated Crazy Hair day for reaching our goal and getting compliments :)

Wonder what we will celebrate next!!

Welcome to our Class Blog!!

Welcome to our classroom page!  I will post updates from our day, reminders, homework and other news here for easy access to what is going on in Team Wilkinson!!