On December 18, we will be going to the Silversides. This will also be our classroom Christmas party. Please return the permission slip for the field trip by Friday, December 11. There is a cost of $9.50 for students and $14.00 for parent chaperones.
December 18 Permission Slip
Posted: November 17th, 2009 by Miss Kissel
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Remember that this week’s problem is due by Friday, November 20!
Your grandfather gives you $100 for your birthday. He says you can spend 1/2 of it now and 1/4 of it next month, then the rest has to go in your savings account. Hoe much will you have to save?
Be sure to show your work along with the answer or you will not receive full credit!
Posted: November 16th, 2009 by Miss Kissel
| Filed under Math Problem of the Week
Remember that this week’s problem is due by Friday, November 13.
You and a couple of friends are having a contest to see who can drink the most milk. (It is a really boring afternoon.) You drink 1 1/2 glasses, take a break, and then drink another glass and a half. One friend drinks 1 glass, and another glass and a half before she stops. You other friend drinks 2 glasses at once but can’t drink any more. Did you win? Why or why not?
Remember to explain your answer!!
ANSWER: Yes, you would win.
Posted: November 9th, 2009 by Miss Kissel
| Filed under Math Problem of the Week
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Posted: November 6th, 2009 by Miss Kissel
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Here is this week’s Problem of the Week. Remember that it is due by Friday, November 6.
You are at a picnic. The ants have found you! You decide to find out how long it takes an ant to walk across your blanket, get a bread crumb, and carry it back to the grass. It takes the first ant 50 seconds, the second ant 45 seconds, the third ant 1 minute, and the fourth ant 53 seconds. What is the average time it takes for an ant to make the round trip?
Be sure to show your work!!
Answer: 52 seconds
Posted: November 2nd, 2009 by Miss Kissel
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