After we wrapped up our unit on patterns we moved into looking at our number system. We studied multiples, factors, prime and composite numbers. We learned how to identify the lowest common multiple and the greatest common factor and had our first introduction to the order of operations.
Once we had a solid understanding of these skills we moved to decimal numbers. We’ve been working on knowing how to place decimal numbers on a number line, how to move decimals when converting metric measurements and how to perform all four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) with decimals.
Research tells us that children learn better when they play. So we try to get in as many math games in as we can to help us reinforce our understanding.
