Week of October 19-23rd

This week, the third graders continued to solve variable puzzles. Some groups also learned the cover-up method for solving equations that helped us learn how to use our math sense to solve for variables.

In 4th grade, we learned about different types of curved moves. We learned how the steering parameter affects the size of the turn and how the wheels move in different ways for different types of turns (spin versus pivot).

In 5th grade, we learned how to use the design recipe to define functions.
Design Recipe:
1. Write the Contract
2. Write EXAMPLES, circle what is varying (the variable) and give it a label
3. Write the definition by bringing down what stays the same in the examples and replacing what is changing with the variable label you came up with.