| Right now we are in the midst of our second unit of work focusing on computation. While calculators
will often be used in the future, having a solid foundation of how to compute by hand is very
important. Students will continue to practice with their chosen method for multiplying and dividing
whole numbers and decimals. We will also review how to add and subtract with decimals. Another
focus of this unit is on problem solving. Students will learn various strategies in order to attack word
problems and those extended response questions on the OAT. With appropriate strategies, they can
solve anything! We will also work with exponents in the coming weeks. After Thanksgiving break, we
will be moving on to a unit on algebraic thinking, challenging but fun!
Below are the learning targets for unit 2
EM Unit 2 Operations With Whole Numbers & Decimals
Whole Number Computation
_____I have a method for multiplying whole numbers that consistently works for me.
_____I have a method for dividing whole numbers that consistently works for me.
Problem Solving
_____I can use appropriate strategies to solve problems.
_____I can clearly show or explain my answer.
Decimal Computation
_____I can estimate the solutions to decimal addition problems.
_____I can solve decimal addition problems & show my work or explain my answer.
_____I can estimate the solutions to decimal subtraction problems.
_____I can solve decimal subtraction problems & show my work or explain my answer.
_____I can estimate the solutions to decimal multiplication problems.
_____I can solve decimal multiplication problems & show my work or explain my answer.
_____I can show how to multiply decimals using grids, models or other visuals.
_____I can estimate the solutions to decimal division problems.
_____I can solve decimal division problems & show my work or explain my answer.
_____I can show how to divide decimals using grids, models or other visuals.
Exponents
_____I can simplify exponents by writing the factors.
_____I can rewrite factors using exponential notation.
_____I can explain why “squared” means “second power” and “cubed” means “third power.”
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