Dec. 5 Newsletter

Williams Wonderful Week
Week of December. 5-9, 2016
Look what we’re studying!
Math – Fractions
Math Homework:
Labeled on the back of this sheet
Coming Soon… (dates are subject to be pushed
due to 2nd 9-weeks CASE testing schedules)
Dec. 6 & 8 Reading and Math Case Testing
Dec. 16 – Fractions Topic Test
Dec. 19 – Fractions vocabulary quiz
Dec. 19 - Eights multiplication test
Science – Chapter 5 –
The Weather
This week’s College and Career Readiness
Standards for math:
3.NF.1 I can define a unit fraction.
I can recognize a unit fraction as part of a whole.
I can identify and explain the parts of a written
fraction.
3.NF.2 I can describe equivalent fractions.
I can recognize simple equivalent fractions.
Fraction Vocabulary Words
1. Denominator – tells the total number of
equal parts in a fraction; the bottom number
2. Numerator – tells how many equal parts are
described; the top number
3. fraction – names equal parts of a whole, a
part of a set, or a location on a number line
4. benchmark fraction – commonly used
fractions such as ¼, ½, 2/3, ¾, and 1/3
5. Simplest Form – a fraction with a numerator
and denominator that cannot be divided by
the same divisor except 1.
6. mixed numbers – numbers that have a
whole number part and a fraction part
7. equivalent fractions – fractions that name
the same part of a whole, same part of a set,
or same location on a number line.
8. Half – (plural - halves) One of 2 equal parts of
a whole
9. Fourth – One of 4 equal parts of a whole
10. Thirds – one of 3 equal parts of a whole
Announcements
We eat lunch at 11:40 – join us any day!
Dec. 21 – Winterwonderland
Dec. 22 – Christmas Celebration – early dismissal
Contacting Mrs. Williams:
1. Email: [email protected]
2. Blue communicator folder or planner with a note.
3. Northside’s phone number: 601-932-7971
4. Remind 101 (let me know if you’d like directions
and number)