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= Family Letter = @https://www.wrightgroup.com/download/em/em3mm_g4_u05_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_5/

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



= Unit 5 Vocabulary = @http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/4th-grade/em-at-home/family-letters/4-5-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.



= Mental Math = []

This is a great game from the BBC. Students need to figure our what is happening to each number as it goes through the machine. This is very similar to the "What's My Rule?" problems that are a part of Everyday Math.

(Lessons 5.1, 5.2, & 5.9)



= Estimation Game = []

This game is perfect to practice your estimation skills. The goal of the game is not to get the correct answer, but to get close on the number line to where the correct answer is. Estimation is a large part of Everyday Math so keep practicing.

(Lesson 5.4)



=Partial Product Multiplication= @http://media.everydaymathonline.com/em/student/algorithms_in_everyday_mathematics/4/multiplication/partial_products_multiplication/online_resources/2-Digit_times_2-Digit_Example_1/M4_C01_P018_F2.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 product multiplication.

(Lessons 5.5 & 5.6)



= Lattice Multiplication = []

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 lattice multiplication.

(Lesson 5.7)

=Lattice Multiplication Video=

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Lattice multiplication is new for most parents. When I moved to fourth grade, it was new to me too! Here is a nice, short video about what lattice multiplication is and how it compares to the traditional way most learned how to multiply.

(Lesson 5.7)

=Do Anytime Activities=

Have your child write numbers through the millions and billions and practice reading them. Then select two and ask your child to tell which one is the greater number.

Practice extended facts with your child. Start with 3 * 30, 3 * 300, and then try 3 * 3,000. Have your child make up extended facts for you to calculate.