Week 33

 
  

April 18, 2016

Dear Parents,

The school year continues to be flying by, it’s hard to believe that we only have 5 weeks left of school!!  

In Math, 2nd graders will be starting their last “new” unit of the school year--multiplication.  We will be using number bonds and the terms equal groups, repeated addition, and arrays as we explore this concept.  Students will spend time drawing lots of pictures as we learn the foundation of multiplication.

Number Bond

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This number bond can be described the following ways....

Repeated Addition...4 + 4 + 4 = 12

Multiplication Sentence...3 X 4 = 12

Equal Groups...3 groups of 4 equals 12

Array                 C

                      O

ROWS    L   This array can be described as...

         U   Repeated Addition...4 + 4 + 4 = 12

          M   Equal Groups… 3 rows of 4

                      N   Multiplication Sentence...3 X 4 =12

                      S    

Here’s the homework for the week...

Monday	IXL W.2 Identify Multiplication Sentences for Equal Groups
Tuesday	IXL W.3 Write Multiplication Sentences for Equal Groups
Wednesday	IXL W.4 Relate Addition and Multiplication Sentences  for Equal Groups
Thursday	IXL W.5 Write Multiplication Sentences for Arrays

This week promises to be busy with beautiful weather.  We hope our 2nd grade families are able to get out and enjoy spring in Fallon!!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Bloomfield

and

Miss Garcia