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Grade 5 Math: Aleks Multiplication

Grade 5 Math Focus: Multiplication Practice with ALEKS

This week, our Grade 5 students sharpened their multiplication skills using the ALEKS Math Website, an adaptive learning platform that helps students master math at their own pace.

Through interactive exercises and personalized learning paths, students practiced:

  • Basic and advanced multiplication facts
  • Word problems involving multiplication
  • Strategies for multiplying larger numbers

ALEKS provided instant feedback and progress tracking, allowing students to see their growth and areas for improvement. The engaging format of ALEKS kept students motivated and focused as they worked through their multiplication goals.

This activity helped reinforce key math concepts while building confidence and independence in learning.

-T. Thomas Morris

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📖 Grade 5 English : The Time Machine by H.G. Wells 🚀

This month in Grade 5 English, we’ve been reading The Time Machine by H.G. Wells. Even though it was written way back in 1895, it still feels exciting and full of big ideas. The story took us to the distant future and made us think about how people and society might change over time.

We’ve also been learning about metaphors and similes. For example, Wells compares time to a stream and the future to a dark corridor. These literary devices help us understand complex ideas in a creative way.

Talking about these techniques has shown me how powerful writing can be. A metaphor or simile can help turn confusing thoughts into something clearer and more interesting.

As we keep reading, I’m learning not just about the story, but also how to think more deeply and write with purpose. The Time Machine isn’t just a science fiction book — it’s full of ideas that make us ask questions and imagine new possibilities.

-T. Kevin Cotter

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🌿 Grade 5 Science: Exploring Photosynthesis

As part of our Grade 5 science program, students explored the fascinating process of photosynthesis — how plants make their own food using sunlight!

Using a simple experiment with a leaf, dish soap, baking soda, and sunlight, students observed how plants absorb light and release oxygen. This hands-on activity brought textbook science to life and helped students see biology in action.

🔍 What We Learned:

  • 🌞 Sunlight powers photosynthesis
  • 💧🌬️ Carbon dioxide and water are used to make food
  • 🌬️ Oxygen is released as a byproduct

This activity was not only educational — it was fun and full of discovery! It sparked curiosity about the natural world and encouraged students to think critically about how living things interact with their environment.

Experiencing science firsthand helps students build a deeper understanding of the processes that shape life on Earth.

Stay tuned for more exciting experiments and discoveries from our science lab!

— T. Rodney Bromfield