Week of May 20, 2013
Upcoming Tests, Quizzes, and Project Dates:
*There will be a test on Chapter 12 on Wednesday, 5/22. The focus of this test will be on lessons #1-5. Remember to study the extension lessons in the math packet as well!
*There will be a timed drill on Monday, 5/20. If your child received an 85% or higher on the previous timed drill they will be moving on to facts 0-12. If they received lower than a 85%, they will take a timed drill on the previous facts until they receive an 85% or higher.
If your child is currently on division timed drills, they will be tested on 0-8 division facts.
It is crucial that students learn their math facts in third grade. We will have timed drills every other week. Make sure your child is practicing with flash cards every night.
The following websites are games students can play to practice their multiplication facts:
Multiplication Games 1
Multiplication Games 2
In study skills this year students will be learning:
-Organizational skills
-Study strategies
-Test preparation
-Test taking tips- especially for standardized tests!
-Note taking skills
-Most importantly, how to get good grades, spend less time on homework, and make learning fun!