Welcome to Mrs. Hafker's Classroom
Homeroom 5-1

Math

mhafker7211@ndsnet.org 

Fifth grade is ready to move on to the next topic!  We will be working on Number Theory and Fractions.  Our study will begin with factors, prime numbers, prime factorization , exponents, and factor trees.  We will also study estimation and equivalent fractions.  We are excited to learn all these new concepts like adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions! 

Sixth grade will continue working with Ratios and Proportional Relationships.  We will be using Tape Diagrams and Double Number Lines to show how ratios can be  represented.  We will also cover Rates and Unit Rates. Students have begun presenting their group projects.   Their even planning abilities and quick sense of finding the best deals have left many of the groups with plenty if money to do more with.  They have shown a clear understanding of budgeting, unit rate, ratios and the value of the dollar!   
In the next few weeks students will work with algorithms and with models to show multiplication and division of fractions. 

 Upcoming Events

• Math Olympiads Day #7   Practive day Tuesday, January 21 
• 6th grade- Test on converting decimals to fractions, fractions to decimals, addtion of expressions when variables are fractions,  and division of fractions. Tuesday, 1/21
• 5th grade-  Test on addition of fractions with unlike denominators, simplifying fractions, using models when adding fractions,  and comparing fractions. 
• Catholic School Week Begins 1/26 - Tell your friends and family! We will begin with Mass followed by a showcase in the gym where students, teachers,and administrators will be happy to answer any questions about life here at Notre Dame.  See why we love our school so much!