Error Analysis

A new feature I've added to our class math tests is the ability for students to earn back some points for the mistakes they've made by analyzing their mistakes, after they get their tests back. Students can earn 1/2 point for every question they originally got wrong if they do these 3 things.

1. Redo the original problem they got wrong
2. Tell me what they did wrong the first time, i.e. "I multiplied when I should have divided."
3. Write and solve a sample problem that is similar to the original problem.

Any student who originally receives a "1" or a "2" on their math test will be asked to complete this Error Analysis sheet. Students who originally scored a "3" have the option, but it is not required. The Error Analysis can also be completed on any Mathematical Reasoning questions as well. 

Error Analysis sheet

The link above should take you to a copy of the Error Analysis sheet, if you should need to print a copy, though students also have this document in their Google Drive.

World Element Corporation

As a way to explore the Periodic Table, each student has adopted an element and has been researching their element's name, symbol, configuration, as well as all the uses for their element. The World Element Corporation is looking to downsize their company and the students must explain why their element should not be fired from the company.

This is an on-going in class assignment, but we've shared some of our thoughts using the website, Padlet. Check out our wall, HERE, where we explain some of our thinking about the project. Our wall will continue to be filled with our thoughts.


You should see our Padlet, below, where it is embedded in the post.

Created with Padlet

Lawrence Livermore Lab

Last Thursday we had a wonderful field trip to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab. The students spent time in the Discovery Center and then were able to participate in some hands-on experiments. Take a look at some of the pictures and videos from this fun field trip!

Weekly Nonfiction Reading

Sign in to your Newsela account and read your assigned article (check for the anchor) each week, which is found in your binder at the top of the page, and complete a reading comprehension quiz about the article.  

The weekly quiz will be up by Monday of each week, and should be done by the following Monday.  These quizzes will factor into your Reading Comprehension grade. It will be written as a part of Monday's homework, but you will have a week to finish the article and quiz.

Please use all of your reading strategies for these quizzes!  

• Preview the questions before reading the article
• Highlight the text as you read
• Reread the article and find clues in text to answer questions
• Use test taking strategies!

You can change the lexile level of the article by clicking on the blue toolbar on the right hand side of the screen. This changes the level of the words and information within the article. 

All 5th graders should start with a reading lexile of approximately 800.  If 800 isn't available, choose the closest level to 800.  I will let you know if you should adjust your lexile (reading) levels in the next few weeks based on your reading comprehension scores for the quizzes. Below is a table of the lexile breakdown based on the Common Core Standards.

Typical Text Measures, by Grade

Grade	Text Demand Study 2009 25th percentile to 75th percentile (IQR)	2012 CCSS Text Measures*
1	230L to 420L	190L to 530L
2	450L to 570L	420L to 650L
3	600L to 730L	520L to 820L
4	640L to780L	740L to 940L
5	730L to 850L	830L to 1010L
6	860L to 920L	925L to 1070L
7	880L to 960L	970L to 1120L
8	900L to 1010L	1010L to 1185L
9	960L to 1110L	1050L to 1260L
10	920L to 1120L	1080L to 1335L
11 and 12	1070L to 1220L	1185L to 1385L

newsela.com

First article: 

Using DNA Testing to Pinpoint Disease, due by Monday, February 17th.

Please bookmark this reading website on your computer so it will be easy to find! Good luck and happy reading!