Patterning test Monday, plus assessment folders explained

Today we began to review everything we have learned in our patterning unit. We will continue to review on Friday. On Monday we will be testing our understanding of what we have learned about patterning so far. This test will cover:

1. input/output machines
2. number patterns
3. solving equations, and 
4. integers

It will be helpful for students to review the past blog posts that explain these concepts. You can click the above topics for the links to each blog post. 

Here are some practice questions for students to work on that may also prove helpful. Students are not required to complete these. They would definitely be helpful in assisting your child while studying. Here is the link to the practice pages:

Patterning practice

Further assessment of our patterning unit will involve a few EQAO problems from prior years' tests, and a unit problem completed in class. I will send assessments home after they have been marked. 

In order to ensure that tests, quizzes and other types of assessment are not misplaced, I have students keep everything that will be reflected on their report cards in a folder called their Assessment Folder. I will send this folder home about once a month to keep parents up to date. Please sign and return all items in the assessment folder as soon as possible. 

I use this system instead of sending home each test individually for a few reasons. First, it helps keep test from being misplaced since they are in a folder. Secondly, it gives parents a good overall view of their child's achievement, and third it gives you information about your child's progress on a regular basis. Of course, if you have any concerns about your child's progress, please feel free to contact me and we can meet any time. 

Good luck studying! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the school or by writing a note in your child's agenda.