This Friday we will have our first math test. The unit we have been covering is patterning, so this test will cover the four major topics in this unit. Below is a Blendspace lesson that covers most of the concepts we learned in class. If your child can perform these skills without difficulty, he/she should do just fine on our test!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me and I will be certain to get in touch.
Monday, 21 September 2015
Friday, 18 September 2015
Number Patterns & Solving Equations
In our math class on Tuesday, we began learning about how to identify and create number patterns. In grade 6 the patterns become much more complicated because they involve two operations to solve the pattern. Students often find these types of patterns to be the most difficult. The trick to solving these is to have students identify a pattern in the differences between the terms. For instance, if the differences in the terms seem to be doubling, then that is a good clue that the first part of the pattern is to multiply by 2. Then they test it in the pattern to figure out the second part of the pattern. Here is a link to a lesson that can help to explain how to find number patterns. Please review this with your child at home so that they can better understand these types of patterns.
On Wednesday, we began learning about how to solve simple equations, for example x + 9 = 12. For some students this is the first time they have learned about variables. We learn that a variable is simply an unknown number in an equation. We also learn more about what an equation actually is. We teach students that equations are number sentences that have an equal sign and are equal on both sides of the equal sign. For example, 4+2=6 is an equation. 4+2=9 is not an equation. Here is a link to a presentation that I showed the class about solving equations.
If you have any questions about the subject material, or your child is having difficulty with it in Prodigy, please let me know by writing a note in the agenda. I can work with them independently to better their understanding of this material.
Monday, 14 September 2015
Input/Output Machines
Today we learned about Input/Output Machines. Please click this link for a page that describes our thinking.
Thursday, 10 September 2015
Off to a Great Start!
Our school year has begun with a bang! I am always amazed at how fast students (and teachers!) settle back into the routine of school.
This week we have been doing a lot of "Getting to know You" activities and celebrating our uniqueness. We have been making pennants, setting goals for the year, and conducting interviews of our peers in order to better get to know each other. Grade 6 is an important year for fostering friendships that students will carry into Holy Trinity, so it is important to help students learn as much as they can about their peers.
Today we read a number of friendly letters and ordered by level, and then talked about how we could improve each one to "Bump it Up" to the next level. Students had some excellent ideas and we wrote these down on our Bump it Up Wall, which you will be able to see on our Open House night. Tomorrow, students will have a chance to write a friendly letter to themselves at the end of Grade 6. I think they will enjoy reading them at the end of the year!
We will begin our first math unit on Monday. This unit will focus on patterning and algebra. I will post some of the lesson material as we go through it next week.
Our homework routine will begin next week as well. Please check the sidebar on the right for the weekly homework, or look in your child's agenda. Homework is given on Mondays, and will be due the following Monday.
Finally, our Back to School night is Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7PM. There will be a BQQ from 5-6, and classroom visits from 6-7. I look forward to meeting you then.
This week we have been doing a lot of "Getting to know You" activities and celebrating our uniqueness. We have been making pennants, setting goals for the year, and conducting interviews of our peers in order to better get to know each other. Grade 6 is an important year for fostering friendships that students will carry into Holy Trinity, so it is important to help students learn as much as they can about their peers.
Today we read a number of friendly letters and ordered by level, and then talked about how we could improve each one to "Bump it Up" to the next level. Students had some excellent ideas and we wrote these down on our Bump it Up Wall, which you will be able to see on our Open House night. Tomorrow, students will have a chance to write a friendly letter to themselves at the end of Grade 6. I think they will enjoy reading them at the end of the year!
We will begin our first math unit on Monday. This unit will focus on patterning and algebra. I will post some of the lesson material as we go through it next week.
Our homework routine will begin next week as well. Please check the sidebar on the right for the weekly homework, or look in your child's agenda. Homework is given on Mondays, and will be due the following Monday.
Finally, our Back to School night is Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7PM. There will be a BQQ from 5-6, and classroom visits from 6-7. I look forward to meeting you then.
Tuesday, 1 September 2015
Welcome to Grade 6!
It is my pleasure to be teaching your child this year! I look forward to working closely with you and getting to know your child. You are your child's first teacher, and together we can help your child meet the provincial expectations for this year. We will be starting the year by getting to know each other, our individual strengths, interests and needs. The emphasis with students is that effort is more important than ability in achieving success and that a student's "job" is to work hard and try their best.
Please encourage your child to discuss what has gone on at school each day. Set aside 40-50 minutes for homework every night. Most students will have some reading and literature circle work, Prodigy math and some math fact practice. Homework will be written in their agenda books on Mondays. Homework will generally be due on Mondays, so that students have a weekend to complete it if necessary. This homework routine is very important. Homework will be posted on this blog under the "Homework" sidebar on the right, so you may check here if your child has misplaced his/her agenda.
We will be starting the year with a number of "Getting to Know You" activities. In language we will be writing letters to ourselves, learning about using self-monitoring strategies to assist us in understanding what we read, and beginning our spelling program. In math, we will begin the year by investigating number patterns, some basic algebra and integers.
In the afternoon class, we will be learning about biodiversity in science and practising following directions and basic movement, strength and flexibility skills in Phys-Ed. In the arts we will begin the year studying visual art.
This year, the Grade 6's will be using a few websites to help facilitate learning. We will be using Google Apps, Kidblog, Xtramath, Prodigy and a number of other applications to demonstrate our learning. More information and permission forms will be sent home as we begin to use these programs. For now, please follow our class Twitter account at @MrPouliot. We will be tweeting regularly to update everyone on our learning journey.
Finally, I would like to invite any parent who is interested in getting involved in our class to contact me at the school The more the merrier, and extra hands are ALWAYS welcome!
Please encourage your child to discuss what has gone on at school each day. Set aside 40-50 minutes for homework every night. Most students will have some reading and literature circle work, Prodigy math and some math fact practice. Homework will be written in their agenda books on Mondays. Homework will generally be due on Mondays, so that students have a weekend to complete it if necessary. This homework routine is very important. Homework will be posted on this blog under the "Homework" sidebar on the right, so you may check here if your child has misplaced his/her agenda.
We will be starting the year with a number of "Getting to Know You" activities. In language we will be writing letters to ourselves, learning about using self-monitoring strategies to assist us in understanding what we read, and beginning our spelling program. In math, we will begin the year by investigating number patterns, some basic algebra and integers.
In the afternoon class, we will be learning about biodiversity in science and practising following directions and basic movement, strength and flexibility skills in Phys-Ed. In the arts we will begin the year studying visual art.
This year, the Grade 6's will be using a few websites to help facilitate learning. We will be using Google Apps, Kidblog, Xtramath, Prodigy and a number of other applications to demonstrate our learning. More information and permission forms will be sent home as we begin to use these programs. For now, please follow our class Twitter account at @MrPouliot. We will be tweeting regularly to update everyone on our learning journey.
Finally, I would like to invite any parent who is interested in getting involved in our class to contact me at the school The more the merrier, and extra hands are ALWAYS welcome!
Wednesday, 24 June 2015
Reports go home today & Information about the Grade 6 Clap-Out
Report cards are going home today for he grade 6 students. In the report cards there are also 2 pages that give some information about Holy Trinity next year. Also, if your child was confirmed, their confirmation certificate is enclosed.
Students have already had an opportunity to read their report cards, so please encourage them to share their thoughts about their progress with you. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on goals for the future!
Finally, the clap out for the grade 6's will take place at 3:30 PM on Thursday. St. Anne students will be in the halls to "clap out" the grade 6's as they make their way out of the school. Parents are welcome to attend.
It has been a fantastic year with the grade 6's. They are a wonderful group of young people, and I have been honoured to be their teacher. Thank you for all your support this year. Have a wonderful summer!
Mr. Pouliot
Students have already had an opportunity to read their report cards, so please encourage them to share their thoughts about their progress with you. The end of the year is a good time to reflect on goals for the future!
Finally, the clap out for the grade 6's will take place at 3:30 PM on Thursday. St. Anne students will be in the halls to "clap out" the grade 6's as they make their way out of the school. Parents are welcome to attend.
It has been a fantastic year with the grade 6's. They are a wonderful group of young people, and I have been honoured to be their teacher. Thank you for all your support this year. Have a wonderful summer!
Mr. Pouliot
Thursday, 11 June 2015
Year End Trip is on Monday!
Just a reminder that the year en trip for the grade 6's is on Monday, June 15th. We are leaving the school at 9:15AM and returning at about 6:00PM. Here is the note that went home about the trip and the Leaving Ceremony:
Year End Trip & Leaving Ceremony Letter
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