Unit+6

toc = = = Family Letter = @https://www.wrightgroup.com/download/em/em3mm_g4_u06_family_letters.pdf

The Family Letter is an introduction to the unit. They contain background information, vocabulary, games, and more. These are great to know what we will be learning in the fourth grade.



= Study Link Help = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/unit_6/

If you’re having problems with the Study Link Homework, this website contains further explanations and examples of the skills.



= Unit 6 Vocabulary = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/family-letters/4-6-vocab.html

Vocabulary is a large part of the Everyday Math curriculum. Click the above link to review this unit’s vocabulary terms. Try to use these terms when completing the homework and making out of classroom connections.



=Division Facts Game= []

This is a great way to practice your division strategies. You need to hover over each colored box. Once the correct quotient appears, click it. Another great math game to practice math skills from the BBC.

(Lessons 6.1 & 6.2)



=Partial-Quotient Division=

2-Digit Divided by 1-Digit: @http://media.everydaymathonline.com/em/student/algorithms_in_everyday_mathematics/4/division/partial_quotients_division/online_resources/2-Digit_divided_by_1-Digit/M4_C01_P022_F1.swf

3-Digit Divided by 1-Digit: @http://media.everydaymathonline.com/em/student/algorithms_in_everyday_mathematics/4/division/partial_quotients_division/online_resources/3-Digit_divided_by_2-Digit_Example_1/M4_C01_P023_F1.swf

In the Everyday Math curriculum they like to teach students many different ways to solve a problem. Later, the students will be able to decide which way they like best. Right now we are asked to practice with each method. This video is a great example of Partial-Quotient Division.

(Lessons 6.3 & 6.10)



= Long Division Game = []

I love this game, but hate the music. If I were you I'd lower your speaker volume right now before clicking. As much as I dislike the music, I love the game itself. This is a great way to make sure that students can perform each step of Partial-Quotient division. If your child is struggling with division please play this game (without the music). annoying music

(Lessons 6.3 & 6.10)

The Khan Academy is a non-profit group with the goal of providing free educational resources and practice to everyone. You can earn badges and map your knowledge. I recommend starting an account.

= Introduction to Angles = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/angles/v/introduction-to-angles--old

This video is a great visualization of the basics about angles. Only the first seven minutes apply to our curriculum. Pay attention to the different types of angles.

= Measuring Angles Video = []

Use this video to help understand how to measure angles. The students usually struggle with how to use a protractor, specifically, how to line it up. Please focus on that skill in the video.

= Practice Measuring Angles = @http://www.khanacademy.org/math/geometry/angles/e/measuring_angles?exid=measuring_angles

(Lessons 6.5, 6.6 & 6.7)



= Measuring Angles = @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_activities/maths/angles.shtml

This game from the BBC perfectly aligns with Lesson 6.5. The students need to move the water gun a certain amount of degrees to have it hit specific objects. This will help develop a child's number sense with angles.

(Lesson 6.5)



= Guess the Angles = @http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy-tools.html

If you're having trouble reading a protractor, this is a great game for you. Students can use this game to guess the measurement of the angle and to build angles with specific measurements. Just like the above game, this is a great way for a child to develop a number sense about angles.

(Lesson 6.6)



= Printable Protractor = []

If you do not have a protractor at home, please print one out from here. You will need one for homework. Having a paper protractor could help students better understand angles since they can write on it.

(Lessons 6.6 & 6.7)



= Coordinated Grid = []

Help Billy Bug and his quest for grub. Navigate him around the coordinate grid to find his food. This is a great practice to make sure that your student understand global coordinate grid system and ordered pairs.

(Lesson 6.9)

= Do Anytime Activities =

Hide an object in a room of your house, and give your child directions for finding it. Your child can move only according to your directions, and the directions can be given only in fractions or degrees. For example, say “Make a 1/4-turn and walk 3 1/2 steps. Now, turn 180° and walk 4 steps.” Switch roles and have your child hide an object and give you directions to find it.

Make a game of identifying and classifying angles: acute (less than 90°), obtuse (between 90° and 180°), right (90°), straight (180°), and reflex (between 180° and 360°) in everyday things (buildings, bridges, ramps, furniture).