Hadley has been focusing on review of double digit addition and subtraction as well as building her knowledge of multiplication. She is solving for the unknown variable within single digit multiplication problems And skip counting to practice her multiplication tables. She is practicing finding the square area of an object by multiplying the two sides. She is also using critical thinking to answer and decipher story problems.

Math

• Hadley has demonstrated proficiency in double digit addition and subtraction through her focused review.
• She has also expanded her understanding of multiplication by solving for unknown variables in single digit multiplication problems.
• Hadley has been practicing skip counting to strengthen her multiplication tables.
• She has learned to find the square area of an object by multiplying the two sides.

For continued development, Hadley can explore real-world applications of these concepts by engaging in hands-on activities. For example, she could measure the dimensions of objects around the house and calculate their areas. Additionally, she can create her own story problems and challenge herself to solve them using her newfound critical thinking skills.

Book Recommendations

• The Multiplying Menace by Pam Calvert: This book introduces the concept of multiplication through an engaging story where a boy accidentally turns his classmates into math problems.
• The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies: This book incorporates critical thinking and problem-solving skills as siblings compete to have the most successful lemonade stand.
• Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst: This book explores the concept of money and incorporates addition and subtraction through the story of a boy who spends all his money and learns the importance of budgeting.