Today we worked on two subtraction strategies, "Count Up" or "Count Back".  Some of us needed to use a number line to do this strategy.

If you only have to subtract 1, 2, or 3 from a number, go ahead and count back.  Counting up works well when you have to take more than 5 away from a number (9 - 6), or if the numbers in the question are near each other (8 - 7).  We all need to be practicing our subtraction facts at home.  Check the back of the agenda for subtraction facts to practice or try playing subtraction war, with a deck of cards (ask me).

We learned more about Terry Fox.  Did you know that he was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba? We watched a video and discussed how we felt about him.  Here is what we came up with:

"Terry Fox is _____________"

a hero - Victoria

brave - Melany

caring – Caitlin

thoughtful – Sherrisa

determined – Patrick

strong – Anthony

helpful – Maddox

awesome – Nolan

breath taking – Sijad

great – Harpreet

loving – Andi

generous – Marcella

a good runner – Harpreet

fearless – Maconce

a bucket filler – Connor

a believer - Alyssa