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An Alternative Addition Method: Partial Sums Addition
In Everyday Mathematics (EDM) students are introduced to many different methods for addition. As they get older, they are introduced to addition algorithms. EDM introduces different methods for addition since some are well suited for mental arithmetic or larger numbers. Some are easier to learn, but not as efficient as others. EDM picks one algorithm…
Artist in Residence
In May, Artist in Residence Emile Birch worked with PES third graders to design and install three concrete benches in the front loop.
Ms. Whittier’s kindergarten class working on “Adopt a Tree.”
Students from Ms. Whittier’s kindergarten class working on a science unit called “Adopt a Tree.” Students in groups carefully observe trees, make observations, and notice changes throughout the seasons. These photos were taken in November.
PES Art Available at artsonia.com
Move Over Famous Artists! Pittsfield Elementary School artists are taking over the spotlight! Lisa Stevens, PES art teacher, has teamed up with Artsonia, www.artsonia.com-the world’s largest online kid’s art museum — to display the students’ artwork. Anyone can view the school gallery online at:www.artsonia.com/schools/Pittsfield2. Visitors can browse the art work in the school gallery by…
Using the Number Grid
In the primary grades at Pittsfield Elementary School, our Everyday Mathematics curriculum includes many counting activities that use number grids. For example, we might have children count by 10s starting at 17 (17, 27, 37, 47, 57) or count backward by 10s starting at 84 (84, 74, 64, 54). Parents can use number grids at…