Category Archives: Math

It’s F-U-N Friday!

We worked hard all week long, we began our Friday by infusing some F-U-N into our morning meeting! The haumāna learned how to play “Greedy Piggie.” There’s more to this fun game than meets the eye…the learning went deeper! Math, … Continue reading

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The 5B MathemaFISH!ans begin the swim…

The FISH! have been “diving deep” into math, together! We continue to build team and strengthen our pilina with each other. The haumāna use ‘ōiwi thinking in math by comparing nā anakahi Hawaii (Hawaiian measurement system) to how we measure … Continue reading

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Hey FISH!!

Aloha ka’u I’a! Here at NCTM math conference in Washington DC! Learning lots about math with a bunch of KSH Kumu! We are just a few in the approx. 10,000+ peeps from all over the world!  As I learn more … Continue reading

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Diving Deeper…With the 5B MathemaFISH!ans

Itʻs “Catch and Release” time in Math!  The students “catch on” and “release” new learning and manaʻo with the team!  We dive, going into the deep now by working  together  to solve our real-life situation of “How Much Does it … Continue reading

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The 5B MathemaFISH!ans are at it Again!

This time, the 5B MathemaFISH!ans are diving into saving Christmas!  Well, at least your electricity bill!   We found a news article in Thursdays Hi-Tribune Herald “Electric Costs Could Make Holiday Spirits Less Bright” and turned it into a REAL-WORLD … Continue reading

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5B MathemaFISH!ans…Share your “Ahh, I Got It!” Moment

Calling all FISH!  Please post a video to this new grid by answering the question.  Please read the directions CAREFULLY!  :). Your post will show that you are using your ipad at home to check the class blog daily!  Remember, … Continue reading

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5B MathemaFISH!ans Voices Count

In our class, every voice counts!  We share our manaʻo with one another to continously seek new ideas, to honor our differences and similarities, and to understand the perspectives of others (Makawalu). Each voice on our 5B team is important! … Continue reading

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5B MathemaFISH!ans are Diving Deeper into Fractions!

We team for everything…everything is always better with a friend!  Even in MATH!  The MathemaFISH!ans (we even came up with our new “catchy”name for ourselves while doing math!) are learning about fractions and decimals and percentage too! We worked on … Continue reading

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Ohana Alert for the Week of Oct. 30-Nov. 3…Wowwee!

Wowwee, November is near!  Hereʻs the happenings for the week: As your haumāna were asked to share w/you last week, we had keiki alakaʻi lead our class on discussion on our Halloween paina.  This is what they decided:  A paina … Continue reading

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5B Goes on a Fraction Field Trip

The FISH! Were Swimming Strong today with a growth mindset as they went on a Fraction field trip!  What a huakaʻi it was!  We began our journey to learn more about fractions by “diving” right in!  Dr. Werner was our … Continue reading

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