Spelling Test tomorrow!

This morning we all discovered how terrible daylight savings is! There were lots of tired people (including Ms. Binks) who arrived into the classroom today. Please make sure that you are still going to bed at a good time so you get lots of sleep and are ready for learning! This week will be tough with  adjusting to the new times.

This morning in math we learned a new strategy we named LRA. This stands for Left to Right then Add. We can use it for multiplying 2/3 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. Here are the steps:
1) Stack your numbers
2) Write out a place value chart so you remember how much each digit is worth
3) Multiply the digit on the far left by the digit on the bottom and write down your answer
4) Multiply the next digit to the right by the digit on the bottom and write down your answer
5) Continue to multiply the digits to the right by the digit on the bottom and write down your answer until you no longer have numbers to work with
6) Add up all of your answers

We used these helpful tips when writing out the answers. If you are multiplying a number in the:
- 100s place - write your answer then put 2 zeros behind it
- 10s place -write your answer then put 1 zero behind it
- 1s place - write your answer

If we were to solve the question 371 x 4 using LRA we would:
1) Stack the numbers 371
                                  x   4

2) Write out a place value chart (3 is worth 300, 7 is worth 70 and 1 is worth 1. The 4 is worth 4)
3) Multiply the digit on the far left by the digit on the bottom (300 x 4 = 1200)
4) Multiply the digit to the right by the digit on the bottom (70 x 4 = 280)
5) Continue until you run out of numbers (1 x 4 = 4)
6) Add up the answers (1200 + 280 + 4 = 1484)

We are going be starting to learn about a new country in social studies called Peru. To help with our learning, we are going to be competing in the Amazing Race room 9 edition. We are going to be split into teams of 2 or 3. The goal of our team is to cross a finish line first. To move ahead in the race we are going to have to complete special tasks to earn tickets to travel or demolish roadblocks. We can also earn special items called fast forwards and u-turns that can either move us ahead or stop another team from moving forward. The roadblocks and tickets to travel will be related to specific topics we learn about Peru. The fast forward and u-turns can be earned in any class throughout the day including music and phys ed. The first part of the race begins tomorrow!!

In science we finished testing our paper beams for our client. We discovered that a box girder beam is the strongest and would be the most cost effective. Tomorrow we will get a new client!

Today was the first day of class dojo. Lots of us earned points for demonstrating responsible and respectful behaviour. Remember to login and create an account. In doing so, you can customize your character and check in on your point progress for the week.

Reminders:
- Spelling test is tomorrow! Make sure you practice your words!
- Please make sure you return your orange volunteer form by Wednesday. We are still looking for volunteers!
- Early dismissal on Friday
- Pillars of Care Assembly on Friday