Math Resources

There are many math resources available for your child to receive extra practice at home, and for help with homework. 

On the homepage of our district website, there is a CURRICULUM button located on the left side of the page. 

On the Curriculum page, there are Eureka Math resource links. Eureka Math is the curriculum we use for math instruction. These links can be of assistance when working on the homework packets with your child. 

In addition to the Eureka Math resources, there are also a few websites the fourth grade teachers use to help students practice math facts and concepts. Students have usernames for all of these websites and should be able to log on at home without any trouble. I would be happy to send you your child's log in information so they may practice at home. 

Xtra Math allows students to practice multiplication and division facts.

Front Row is an individualized program that allows students to practice Common Core concepts in all areas of math by gauging their areas of strength and weakness. Students also have access to reading practice through their account with this website.   

Prodigy is an individualized program in a "video game" format that allows students to practice Common Core concepts in all areas of mathematics. We played this for the first time in class last week and the students loved it! A letter was sent home in last week's communicator with your child's log in information.

These are all fantastic websites that I encourage students to utilize at home if technology is available. Please let me know if you have any questions about any of these resources! 

Animal Adaptations Test

Our science test over animal adaptations is this Friday, October 23rd. 

Students have the following resources from which they may study:

- Study Guide

- Guided Notes

- Vocabulary Flashcards

(Vocabulary is also on Spelling City)

While we will be reviewing in class, it is important students study at home as well. Please help your child prepare for the test by demonstrating positive study skills! 

*We also have a vocabulary quiz on Friday over the Unit 4 words from our orange vocabulary workbooks. Students have flashcards for these words as well and may practice using Spelling City.

Bird Beak Lab

Students have been studying animal adaptations and the different ways animals adapt to their environments. Today, we completed an experiment where we learned how different bird beaks affect the type of food birds eat. 

We used different tools as models for bird beaks, such as tweezers, clothespins, and chopsticks. Students tried picking up different foods with each bird beak to determine which kind of beak was best for each food. As a result, we were able to conclude that a bird's beak can tell us about a bird's size and what it eats. 

Here are some photos from today's experiment: 

We will be concluding our animal adaptations unit next week. Students will receive a study guide next week, and in the meantime should be studying their science vocabulary. They may use their flash cards, or can find games with our science vocabulary words on Spelling City.