Health Test and Front End Estimation

Health:
Completed marking Health Test.  Very impressed overall with the effort.  Thanks to all the parents who helped their children study for this test!  Tests will be sent out Oct. 24th.  Please sign and return to school.

Math:
Our class is currently working on Front End Estimation.  It is important that students try to get an estimate (approximate answer) before attempting a question.  By having an estimate, students will be able to compare their answer to their estimate to see if their answer is reasonable.  We will use Front End Estimation for Addition, Subtraction, Multilication and Long Division.  In addition, we are looking at how to round numbers.  While not part of the curriculum, it can be an extremely valuable tool when trying to get a more accurate Front End Estimation.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!