The fourth grades completed the Practice Proficiency test the week of Sept. 10. In math they are working on place value, comparing and ordering numbers, rounding, and multiplying 2 digit by 2 digit numbers. In reading they are working on identifying the main idea and comprehension skills. Fourth graders are busy learning map skills, science process skills and are working on writing letters. Fourth grade students need to be reading every night and need to have multiplication facts memorized.
Fifth graders are busy studying ecosystems in science.
In math students are reviewing place value and decimals. In reading they are working on the plot, characters and setting of short stories. In citizenship students just completed a review of map and geography skills. Students are also busy writing in their journals. COSI will be setting up a room full of learning activities that students in grades 1-5 will have an opportunity to experience.