Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Write an expression for each situation.  Simplify the expression.  

1.  John has y stickers.  He keeps 20 stickers for himself and gives the remainder to his two sisters equally.  How many stickers does each sister get?


2.  Kenny has m guppies and 10 angelfish.  He buys another 20 guppies and 30 angelfish.  How many fish does Kenny have now?


3.   8 + 12s - 7 - 9s + 4


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5.0A.1  I can use parentheses, brackets, or braces in numerical (and algebraic) expressions, and evaluate with these symbols.  

5.OA.2  I can write simple expressions that record calculations with numbers, and interpret numerical (and algebraic) expressions without evaluating them. 

Chapter 4: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Here are some links to videos on multiplying and dividing fractions.  I hope you use them to help you as reminders in studying and doing homework.  

Criss Cross SIMPLIFY!!!

Multiplying and Dividing Quick Tutorial

Dividing Fraction Rap

Word Problem 

Also different models to represent multiplication and division of fractions.... 

5.NF.6 Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.

5.NF.7 Apply and extend previous understandings of division to divide unit fractions by whole numbers and whole numbers by unit fractions.

Secret Snowflake

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       This is the season of sharing and caring.  In class we’d like our students to participate in the concept of a “Secret Snowflake”. 

 It isn't about buying anything, but more about making something/doing something nice and from the heart for our secret pal each day. 

       

On the days below you will leave a special treat for your secret snowflake.  On Wednesday and Thursday you can secretly give us the card/poem and we will put them in the mailboxes.  You may also leave a clue as to your identity if you wish.  It is nice to put time and effort into these special treats for your classmates.  If you know you are going to be absent on any of these days, please make your gifts early and give them to me so we may distribute them to your Secret Snowflake.  

This activity will help build upon the caring community in our classroom.  It also reinforces that one person can make a difference.  

I have done this for the past few years in class, and each year I am blown away with the thoughtfulness behind these acts of kindness. 

Wednesday Dec. 19th - Handmade Card

A card wishing your classmate well, to show you care.

Thursday Dec. 20st - A Decorated Poem

Could be an acrostic of  the recipients’ name or any poem about recipient!

I will provide special winter themed paper if needed.

Friday Dec. 21st - Handmade Gift

This gift is made from the heart!

You will have from now (Dec. 10th ) to work on this gift.

Here is a link to craft-like homemade gifts for ideas:

http://teachbesideme.com/kid-made-gift-ideas/

Some of these examples are a little more intricate that others, but it gives you an idea if you're totally stuck.  In the past we have had students make ornaments, bracelets, snowflakes, a frame out of popsicle sticks and decorated, etc.

It is not the quality of the gift, it is the thought that counts! 

Please keep your secret snowflake a secret!!  It takes the fun out of the game when you tell your friends who you have.   I look forward to seeing the creative gifts made for your classmates! 

 I hope you enjoy it too :)

Kindness Week

  This being "Kindness Week",  I thought it might be nice to share of the things we have been doing....

Last year, the 6th grade students has made this huge bulletin board in the cafe that says "Throw Kindness Like Confetti".  Students then wrote on post-its about certain aspects of kindness they observed.     A few weeks ago, we had started an initiative in class to spread kindness to each other based upon that inspiration.


I found some motivational, inspirational, and kind cards that I printed out on colored paper and gave each student in class.   There are more than 21 cards of all different sayings.  They then had to number their envelope 1-21 (excluding themselves) and use it as a checklist for each student in class.  The challenge is to write something kind to everyone in class at some point in the next few weeks.  They can't just give a card, they need to write a message on the back.   These messages have been unreal.  They have been very thoughtful in their messages to their peers.   I hope they are able to continue to spread kindness to others, beyond what is expected of them. 

This week also brought in the 'Sticks and Stones' program, back by popular demand from last year! In our class visit with Skip and Jeff, they guys talked about some ways to be kind to others.  The kids then got to play some instruments.  They did a great job! 

Today was superhero day!  The kids were challenged to create a superhero that had to do with the Life is Good superpowers, or kindness in general.   They designed the superhero and then made a mask for themselves.






We decided to use today to 'tag' another class with our kinds as well.   We went down to a fourth grade class and gave all the students a superhero card. The kids wrote messages on the back and delivered them wearing their masks :) 

I hope everyone has enjoyed these activities and continue to spread kindness daily!