Thanks to those of you who were able to make it to parent night. I know how busy my household can get so for those of you who couldn't make it, I wanted to provide you with the handouts.
I provided parents with a general overview of the year. Click here for that handout. I didn't get a chance to talk much about how best to help your students with homework but strongly encourage you to read the handout Math Homework: How parents can help. When you ask questions that require your child to think deeply about the math they are doing their learning will benefit. Simply showing a student how to do the math can create a procedural understanding absent of any conceptual comprehension. The questions provided on this handout give you some ideas of ways to help when your students asks.
Speaking of conceptual understanding, we are deep into multi-digit multiplication. Most students began solving problems using an area model and have done extensive work around understanding the model. Many students are at a point where they are visualizing the model in their head and no longer drawing the model. Ask your student to show you how to solve a 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication problem!
In terms of homework, expect to see xtramath.org homework for the next week or so. This online program is tailored to each student based on their knowledge of multiplication facts. They will continue with this program until they learn their facts. Please continue to practice these facts with your student.
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