Assignments

Assignments and Due Dates:

2nd Grade:
Cash Book: Students will receive a workbook of money word problems. We will work on these pages in class and as occasional homework. All of the pages in the workbook need to be completed and turned in by April 1, 2009.

3d Grade:
Fraction Wheels: The students will complete a fraction wheel by placing two different color plates together. Full instructions and supplies will be given during class time and the student will need to complete the fraction wheel at home. Due: September 23, 2008

Fraction Workbook: The students will receive a fraction workbook that we will work on in class. All pages in the fraction workbook must be completed and turned in to me by April 1, 2009.

4th Grade:
Decimal Placemats: The students will complete a decimal placemat. The instuctions and materials will be given out and ecplained in class and the student will need to complete the placemat at home. Due: September 8, 2008.

Multiplication Flashcards: Each student will construct their own set of multiplication flashcards. Materials will be handed out in class and the students will receive their instructions and materials on September 8, 2008. Due: September 29, 2008.


Testing: The students will receive tests in their classroom only. I will not be giving any additional assessments.

TAKS Test Dates:
3rd & 4th Grade Math: April 27, 2009

All About Me

My name is Dillon Mitchell and I teach resource math for students in grades 2-4. You can email me any time at dmitchell_33@hotmail.com, or call me at (729)433-5512.

My daily teaching schedule:
8:00-8:30: Second Grade Inclusion
8:45-9:30: Second Grade Pull Out
9:30-10:00: Third Grade Inclusion
10:00-10:45: Third Grade Pull Out
10:45-11:30: Conference Period Room #13
11:30-12:00: Lunch
12:00-12:30: Fourth Grade Inclusion
12:30-1:15: Fourth Grade Pull Out
1:15-2:30: Conference Period Room #13
2:30-3:15: Various Grade Pull Out

For the Parents

Parents, I have not forgotten you! This section has sites that you might find helpful while your child(ren) continue their education. If you know of or find any more that I can include, please feel free to let me know about them! Thank You, Mr. Mitchell Texas Education Agency Yahooligans Education Place Getting Ready for College Early

Fractions

Students and Parents, It's almost time to split, but I have a few more activities before you do! Our final unit deals with fractions. I have provided you with three game links to help you become more familiar with fractions, but while you play, consider it a review as well. Mr. Mitchell Pizza Party Rescue Island Great Diamond Hunt

Decimals

Students and Parents, Let's get to the point, shall we? With this unit, I have included one game link to help you practice and two informational links to help give you a little more insight into the world of decimals. Have fun! Mr. Mitchell How to Read Decimals Decimal Place Values Place Value!

Money, Money, Money

Students and Parents, Now we will work on "what makes the world go 'round"....MONEY! This unit includes links to three different games that will help you practive your money skills. In the next few days, I will be asking you all for your opinions on which game you learned the most from so keep that in mind while you play! Mr. Mitchell Lemonade Larry Change Maker Frog Palace

Number Lines

Students and Parents, Welcome to our number line unit! I have included two informational links as well as one game like for you all to review and practice using number lines. I hope that you all find these sites fun and helpful! Mr. Mitchell What is a Number Line? More Information on Number Lines Line Jumper

Charts and Graphs

Students and Parents, We will now move on to the magical world of charts and graphs! In this posting you will find one game link to help you practice your understanding of making basic charts and graphs. Also, I have included informational links to help you to better understand or simply review charts and graphs. There could be quiz or homework questions related to these two links! Mr. Mitchell What is a Graph? (Click on the letter "G" and then the word "graph") More Information on Charts and Graphs Bugs in the System

Whole Numbers

Students and Parents, Our first unit will cover the addition of whole numbers. I have included links to three games that will help students practice their addition skills as well as one link to a homework helper for addition. I will ask the class to vote on the game they liked the best in class over the next several days, so keep that in mind while you're playing the games. Enjoy! Mr. Mitchell Da' Numba Batter's Up Baseball GO GO GO Karts Addition Homework Helper

Welcome!

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome all Magical Math Magicians! Here you will find information about activities and lessons that we will be working on throughout the year. I will also give links to fun activities or interesting and helpful information as well as providing resources just for the parents. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me. I hope that you all find this to be informative, helpful and most of all...FUN!

Mr. Mitchell