by newschoolsyr | Mar 10, 2014 | 2013-2014, math
Children in Kathy’s fraction class began by reviewing what a fraction is and what its parts represent. We developed our understanding of fractions and equivalent fractions using various tools, such as pattern blocks, fraction bars, pictures, number lines, and...
by newschoolsyr | Mar 10, 2014 | 2013-2014, math
Our oldest two students have been participating in a math table all year where we work on math topics that include adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals, fractions and multi-digit numbers. We’ve also worked on deductive thinking and story...
by newschoolsyr | Mar 10, 2014 | 2013-2014, math
Children in Rebecca’s fraction class started with a quick review of what a fraction is, the parts of a fraction and how to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. We then moved on to equalizing fractions, reducing fractions and what a factor and...
by newschoolsyr | Feb 17, 2014 | 2013-2014, grade 1, grade 2, math
Students in grade 1 and 2, explored the number system using Terc’s Investigations: Coins, Coupons and Combinations. First they worked with combinations of 10, making their own Book of 10, which listed all the possible combinations of 10. To further practice this skill...
by newschoolsyr | Nov 3, 2013 | 2013-2014, grade 2, grade 3, math
This fall the younger group of students in 2nd and 3rd grades began a data class with Johnna our student teacher. Throughout this class the students demonstrated the ability to collect numerical data, represent class data in a variety of ways and develop...
by newschoolsyr | Oct 20, 2013 | 2013-2014, grade 2, math
We value giving children the opportunity to problem solve and think critically. A group of 2ndgraders met once a week to tackle problems such as: “How many feet would there be in our room if all the people living in your houses came to our class at the same...
