Mrs. J. Girouard | Gretna Green School

Welcome to Mrs. Girouard's Grade 5 Math Class!

Posted: November 4, 2021

Wonder Audio Book

https://www.youtube.com/embed/K_xZWu_eILE

It's Thursday! Which means typically it would be our library day. I wish we were spending it together but I'm sending this virtual audio book of Wonder for those who are missing out on what happens next. We left off at the time 1:30:32-on the chapter "Jack Will". Find a cozy spot to get comfortable in and enjoy the read!

Posted: November 3, 2021

Rounding Rules

Please remind your child to refer to their Rounding Rules when completing their tasks on Mathletics. See attachment below :).

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Posted: November 3, 2021

Art

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ

On Wednesdays, our class has art. Check out the link above for some cool directive drawings. Feel free to post your child’s masterpiece on our class FB page. We would love to see them :D.

Posted: November 2, 2021

Mathletics November Challenge (Nov 15-21)

The Mathletics November Numeracy Challenge

When: November 15 - 21 

How does it work? Your child will use their Mathletics accounts to complete in Live Mathletics. Mark the dates on your calendar: 15 - 21 November 2021 (Monday - Sunday).

What is Live Mathletics?

Live Mathletics is an awesome way for students to practice their mathematics skills. They can choose to versus the computer, peers in their class, school, or even around the world in one minute mathematics battles. There are many different levels to cater to all ages. 

How do students access Live Mathletics?

In the Mathletics learning space, students will find Live Mathletics in the Play area.

Students can earn points for our school by playing Live Mathletics during the event. Let's make Gretna Green school proud and earn those points! Everyone can contribute points no matter their level!
 
Winners and prizes
Prize packs are awarded to the top 10 schools, based on the highest average of participation points.

Posted: November 2, 2021

Salute Game!

https://www.youtube.com/watch

Last card game for the win today!

Note: Students can remove the cards 6 through 9 until they have automaticity with their facts from 1 through 5. You can let the face cards represent the number 10. Up for a challenge? Keep all of the numbers in the deck and let the Jacks represent 11, Queens represent 12 and Kings represent 13. Whoa! A ton of fun to be had :D!

Posted: November 2, 2021

Spiral Multiplication

https://www.youtube.com/watch

Check out this fun game; Spiral Multiplication! All you need for this game is a deck of cards, a game piece to represent each player and a die. Remove the Kings and Jokers. Jacks and Queens can represent the numbers 11 and 12.

Please see the video link for further instructions.

Posted: November 2, 2021

Multiplication Pyramid

https://www.youtube.com/watch

Students in our class have played Multiplication Pyramid. It's a really fun game that only requires a deck of cards, a piece of paper and a pencil. A calculator also comes in handy at the end of the game to add up all your points. Who will be declared the winner? See the video below for directions. Have fun and thanks for everything you do!

Ms. Girouard :)

Hint: Create your pyramid by starting with your one card at the top. Continue your pyramid until the last row has 7 cards. Let all face cards represent 10 and Ace's represent 1.

Posted: November 2, 2021

Multiplication Fact Flashcards

https://www.youtube.com/watch

Can your child answer these facts within 3 seconds or less?! Take out a piece of paper and a pencil and give it a try. Care to make it competitive? Compete with someone in your family. Who will complete the most facts before the time runs out?

Have fun racing against the clock...tick tock!

Posted: November 2, 2021

Multiplication Card Game

https://youtu.be/nhOdnvcrc0I

Good Morning! Check out this fun card game your kids can play to strengthen their math fact fluency. Care to make it even more challenging? Keep the Jacks, Queens and Kings in and let them represent the numbers 11, 12 and 13! :D

Please continue to login to Mathletics or Dreambox each day. Thank you for your continued support <3

Posted: October 31, 2021

Grade 5 Math Nov. 1- Nov. 5

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome to our first day/week of home learning. I hope you all had a spooktacular Halloween. I know this isn't quite what we expected but we got this! We are in this together! <3.

Earlier in the year, I sent students home with their login information for Mathletics and Dreambox as resources for Math. This week, your child can practice concepts we have learned by visiting these programs. I recommend for students to practice concepts for a minimum of 20 minutes per day on Dreambox/Mathletics or both! I also encourage students to practice their math fact fluency daily for a minimum of ten minutes. Students can practice their facts by visiting www.multiplication.com. Throughout the week, I will also be posting some fun multiplication games students can play at home.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions at all. I hope we are all back together in person soon!

Sincerely,

Ms. Girouard :)