Addition and Subtraction Unit Test!

Yeah, the TEST is tomorrow! Students have been practicing adding and subtracting using traditional algorithms (the way we were taught), and other methods, which actually make a lot of sense. You may hear them refer to these strategies as partial sums (for adding) and counting up (using numbers written vertically or a number line) for subtraction.
Partial sums must means students add up by place value--then combine all the values into a total sum. Counting up is basically like counting back change--start with the lowest amount given--then count up to the total. (What a handy strategy to know! Kids will actually be able to count back change--awesome idea!!!)

I digress--Test is Wednesday, September 18th. We did a review in class today--kids should have brought this home today--along with homework including 4 addition and 4 subtraction problems. All of this practice should support student learning. I'm hoping all students will do well!

Next up, MULTIPLICATION! Pre-Test on Thursday. Lots of instruction before post-test.
What can you do to help at home? Please practice multiplication facts! Anywhere and everywhere! There are lots of websites to help and iPad apps to support (that make practice fun!).

Examples:
funbrain.com
factmonster.com

Free iPad Apps:
SushiMonster
Slide (multiplication and division symbols)