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= Family Letter = @https://www.wrightgroup.com/download/em/em3mm_g4_u02_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_2/

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



= Unit 2 Vocabulary = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/family-letters/4-2-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.



=Bamzooki - Median, Mode, Mean and Range Game= @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/data/mode_median_mean_range/play.shtml

The Bamzooki Zooks are loose! You need to sort the the data quickly before the lair is overrun. This game has great graphics and storyline.

(Lessons 2.5 & 2.6)



= Interpreting Data = @http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/teachers/ks2_activities/maths/interpreting_data.shtml

In this game you need to collect data, organize it, and then interpret it. If you're lost feel free to click on the help icon. This game perfectly aligns with what we are doing with data in Unit 2.

(Lessons 2.5 & 2.8)



= Partial-Sums Addition = []

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 of addition. This video is a great example of Partial-Sums Addition.

(Lesson 2.7)



= Column Addition = []

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 of addition. This video is a great example of Column Addition.

(Lesson 2.7)

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= Create a Graph = []

This is a great kid friendly website that makes it easy to graph data in a variety of different ways. We mostly use bar graphs, but feel free to explore each different type of graph. Why would you want to have different types of graphs?

(Lesson 2.8)

= Trade First Subtraction = []

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 of subtraction. This video is a great example of Trade First Subtraction.

(Lesson 2.9)



= Partial Difference = []

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 of subtraction. This video is a great example of Partial Difference Subtraction.

(Lesson 2.9)

=Do Anytime Activity=

Help your child look up the population and land area of the state and city in which you live, and compare these facts with those of other states and cities.

@http://www.city-data.com/