State Testing This Week

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  What is the best way to do well on a test?  Explain.

Types of Triangles

Triangles can by classified based on sides or angles.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 923-924.
     3.  What is the best advice you ever got?  Who gave you that advice?  How did it work out?

Classifying Angles

Classifying angles in different categories can help you describe different geometric shapes.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 897-898.
     3.  What is your least favorite food?  Describe it.  Why don't you like it?

Parallel, Intersecting and Perpendicular Lines

The concepts of parallel, intersecting and perpendicular lines help us describe geometric shapes.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 883-884.
     3.  Write a short story where the main character gets surprised by something.

Geometry Part 1

Fourth graders are learning about geometry.  The most basic figures are points, lines, rays and line segments.

Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p. 877-878.
     3.  Make a list of shapes in your bedroom.  For example, the top of my bed makes a rectangle.

Open House and Science Fair

Please come to our Spring Open House and  Science Fair at 6:00 this evening.



Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p.829-830.
     3.  Come to Rio Vista's Open House at 6:00.

Area and Perimeter

Fourth graders are learning about area the relationship between area and perimeter.


Today's homework:
     1.  Read for half an hour.
     2.  Math: p.829-830.
     3.  What do you most like to talk about?  Who do you most like to talk about it with?  Explain.