Palindrome Week!

This week is palindrome week! 

What is a palindrome?

pal·in·drome

ˈpal ənˌdrōm

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noun

1. a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backward as forward, e.g., madam or nurses run.

Why is it palindrome week? Well, look at the dates!

They read the same forwards and backward!

September is the 9th month.

The days are 10 - 19.

The year is 19.

Red chart by Ivy and Emily F. Purple chart by Isla and Tali

A word can be a  palindrome.

mom

dad

Hannah

Ava

pup

madam

Peep

A phrase or sentence can be a palindrome. 

Nurses run.

Madam, I'm Adam.

A man, a plan, a canal, Panama! 

Here are some that we talked about in class:

Please share one or two new palindromes!

Where are some number palindromes?  

Learning About Educreations and Problem Solving!

In class, we have been learning how to use logical reasoning to figure out math problems. Here are the steps for solving a logical reasoning hundreds chart problem:

First, read the entire math problem. Second, underline important clues. (Some clues were very useful, while other clues didn't help very much.) Third, use the clues to identify numbers that are in or out. Next, circle numbers that match the clues, and cross out numbers that do not match the clues. When you reach your answer, REREAD the clues to make sure your answers is correct!

We are also learning how to share our thinking using Educreations. 

Here are a few Educreations modeling the logical reasoning process. These are our first Educreations, and we would like to get better at them! 

Kate, Asha, and Derrick made their first Educreation.

 Nick. Sydney, Ethan, and Ruby made an Educreation:












Troy, Winston, and Leah made an Educreation:

Mrs. Yollis even made an Educreation! Here is her presentation about clues that involve the SUM of the DIGITS. 

 Here is an Educreations demonstrating the answers to Mrs. Ranney's challenge!

 What are some math patterns that you like? 

 What are some tips you can offer for making a great Educreation? 

Check back later this week for more Educreation additions!