PEMDAS Style!

Here is my favorite parody of Gangnam Style, but with PEMDAS!

Feel free to dance! :)

Dream Home Final Projects!

I spent quite a bit of time this weekend grading the outstanding Dream Home Projects that my class completed and they did an outstanding job! I had so many wonderful projects that I actually ran out of room outside my classroom!

This project encompasses many of the objectives that fifth graders are responsible for learning:

• measuring to the nearest half inch
• measuring area and perimeter
• using a scale
• adding to solve problems
• multiplying to solve problems

College of Architecture here they come! :)

Circumference cont...

Today we investigated and found an estimated circumference for trees and other cylinder-shaped objects. Still confused about how to find the actual circumference? Scholastic Jams is a great way to review what you have learned. Up to a challenge? Test yourself!

Make a comment below below about how you did on the test and you will be rewarded!

Radius, Diameter and Circumference



In preparation for sixth grade, we have been working on finding the radius, diameter, and circumference of circles. We read, Sir Cumference: Dragon of Pi and worked with in our small groups to measure the diameter and radius. Using string we wrapped it around the perimeter of our circle to find the circumference. Many students noticed that the circumference was about 3 times as large as the diameter. Way to go! Here are some great websites to extend your learning. Tooday we will head out to the OLC to measure the circumference of trees and then estimate their radius and diameter.

Here is a great extension using the great website Flocabulary.com

Tomorrow...

Begins a new SUMDOG competition! CHA won first place in the last Fort Worth Competition and I know we can do it again! You'll have the opportunity to compete in the classroom and computer lab, but you will also need to play at home in order to rank up enough points! Last I heard there would be more gift cards available for the top three fifth graders! Who doesn't like free money??

According to SumDog, "To be fair to schools of all sizes, schools are ranked on the average number of correct answers. Only 15 students from your school need to participate for your school to appear on the leaderboard.

Students are ranked on the number of correct answers. To make contests fair for students with limited access to computers, every student is limited to 1000 questions. However, it's fun to take part even if students only answer a few questions."

Have a great time gaming while learning!

Dream Home Project

Since our STAAR test, students have turned into architects! Their newest project is to create a blueprint of their dream home! They are working hard to measure the length and width of each wall and using a scale. Next, they'll find the area and perimeter of each room. They look great! Here is some of their great works in progress! Stay tuned for the final products...

Grateful!

I am so grateful for my fifth graders and how hard they have worked this year! Today they took their STAAR math test and I know they rocked it! I am glad it is behind us and we can look forward to fun things to come. Here is a great song that I think encompasses this year!