Distributive Property

We worked today on the distributive property. While it is my favorite property, it is challenging. If your child is feeling like he/she does not understand this property, here are some resources you can use.

http://learnzillion.com/lessons/44-solve-multiplication-problems-usingdistributiveproperty

http://betterlesson.com/questions/view/167/what-is-the-best-way-to-teach-the-distributive-property-of-multiplication-to-3rd-graders

http://mathcoachscorner.blogspot.com/2012/12/demystifying-distributive-property.html

I hope this helps. Also, let your child know that today was the first day of distributive property. We will do a lot more practice!!!

Properties of Multiplication Definitions

Multiplication Properties There are four properties involving multiplication that will help make problems easier to solve. They are the commutative, associative, multiplicative identity and distributive properties. Commutative property: When two numbers are multiplied together, the product is the same regardless of the order of the multiplicands. For example 4 * 2 = 2 * 4 Associative Property: When three or more numbers are multiplied, the product is the same regardless of the grouping of the factors. For example (2 * 3) * 4 = 2 * (3 * 4) Multiplicative Identity Property: The product of any number and one is that number. For example 5 * 1 = 5. Distributive property: The sum of two numbers times a third number is equal to the sum of each addend times the third number. For example 4 * (6 + 3) = 4*6 + 4*3

Properties of Multiplication

This week we are focusing on the communtative and associative properties of multiplication. Next week we will learn about the distributive property. Please study the definitions of these properties with your child. We will have a test over them on Friday, October 11th.

Multiplication Facts

We are well on our way to understanding multiplication. We will have a two's multiplication test on Friday. It will not be timed or graded. Right now I just want the students to understand how to solve a multiplication sentence. We will work on speed as we get further into the school year. This is the order in which we will learn our facts: 2,5,10,4,3,6,7,8, and 9. Please practice facts at home.

Georgia Habitats

We are finishing up our unit on Georgia Habitats. Next week we will review all the habitats and create a flip book. This flip book will serve as the planning sheet for your child's informational essay on Georgia habitats. Your child will bring home a study guide on Monday. We will have a habitat test on Friday of next week. We have enjoyed learning about the swamps, marshes, mountains, coastal habitats, and Piedmonts. If you have a chance, visit one of our barrier islands or the Okefenokee Swamp.

Spelling Words September 16th - 20th

Spelling Words Long O - /oa/, /ow/ - road, follow, boat, total, coach, moat, load, groan, soap, telephone, know, folder, grow, show, throw, loan, snow, below, cow, and follow

Math

We are working on addition and subtraction up to 1,000. The students will be required to demonstrate what "carrying and borrowing" from a number means. If you are looking for a great online math program, khanacademy.org has some super videos that correlate with our standards.

Science

In science, we have finished our unit about magnets. Our new unit is Georgia Habitats. We will be learning about the mountains, piedmont, mashes, swamp, and oceans. Our vocabulary words for this unit are: barrier island, coast, continental shelf, dune, ecosystem, elevation, environment, estuary, habitat, marsh, organism, piedmont, reef, sandbar, swamp, wetland. If you have a chance point out some of the vocabulary that we find in our local habitats. Some examples are: sandbar, swamp, wetland, dune, and marsh.

September 9th - 13th Spelling Words

1. tight 2. while 3. show 4. stone 5. bright 6. whole 7. bike 8. window 9. time 10. follow 11. close 12. flight 13. tide 14. grow 15. broke 16. below 17. ocean 18. hide 19. toe 20. Hinesville

Science

This week we will be finishing up our unit on Magnets. The vocabulary terms that your child needs to know are as follows: permanent magnet, temporary magnet, magnetic poles, magnetic field, compass, repel, and attract. We have completed several experiments and have learned that magnets will attract to some metals but not all metals. Do you know two metals that a magnet will attract? We will take a test over magnets on Friday.

Spelling Words for August 26-27

The spelling pattern for this week is long and short /e/. 

1. step
2. west
3. help
4. speed
5. weed
6. teeth
7. stream
8. clean
9. team
10. she
11. east
12. feet
13. sheet
14. wheat
15. mean
16. green
17. bean
18. cream
19. web
20. sled

"Rocket" out in Third Grade!

We made it through our first full week of third grade & the students are doing a fantastic job! They've adjusted well to changing classes, completing homework, & a rigorous third grade curriculum. Thank you for helping to make this transition smooth & successful for your child. We couldn't do it without you!

 

Spelling Words for the week of Aug. 19th-23rd

1. rain                11. have
2. wait                12. bait
3. gain                13. faint
4. plain               14. saint
5. chain              15. way
6. play               16. spray
7. may               17. today
8. stay               18. today
9. maintain         19. train
10. complain       20. clay

*Please make sure to read the parent letter at the top of your child's homework sheet for this upcoming week. We have provided some examples of homework expectations on the back. If you have any questions please contact us at:
kblocker@liberty.k12.ga.us 
lgumataotao@liberty.k12.ga.us

Have a great weekend!

Great Start

We have had a great start to the year. Thank you to all the parents that filled out the mound of paperwork, donated extra supplies, and made sure your children were ready for school. You are AWESOME! This coming week we will start a regular homework schedule. Your child will bring home a homework sheet each week. Please make sure that your child complete his/her homework. If the sheet gets lost, you can get a new one off of the blog. We will have a spelling test on Friday. Make sure to study! Have a great week, and if you need anything, please contact us at kblocker@liberty.k12.ga.us or lgumataotao@liberty.k12.ga.us.

Welcome to Third Grade

Welcome to Mrs. Blocker and Mrs. Gumataotao's third grade class.  We are looking forward to an exciting year.  We will post news and information on this blog.  Check back to see what is new in 3rd grade. 

The blog address is blockergumataotao.blogspot.com.  Check us out!