June 2 - 6, 2025

Mathematics

Students interpret improper fractions

-fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers to their positions on the number line.

-Count beyond 1, using fractions with the same denominator.

-Model fractions, including improper fractions and mixed numbers, using quantities, lengths, and areas.

-Express improper fractions and mixed numbers symbolically.

-Express an improper fraction as a mixed number and vice versa.

-Compare fractions, including improper fractions and mixed numbers, to benchmarks of 0, 12, and 1.


What Did Students Do?

Students reviewed zero fractions, proper fractions, and whole fractions. They then were introduced to improper
and mixed fractions. Students investigated mixed fractions and improper fractions using fractions tiles and real 
world examples. They built improper and mixed fractions with fraction tiles and worked in groups to compare and relate them to benchmarks of 0, 1/2, and 1. 









Ask you child:

-What is a mixed fraction?
-What is an improper fraction?
-Convert the mixed fraction 1 1/2 to an improper fraction.
-Convert the improper fraction 5/3 to a mixed fraction. 
-What was the highlight of your trip to Nickle School? 
-What are you looking forward to next year in middle school?
-Do you have any questions about next year?


Coming Up at Sibbald   

June 9th – 13th Elev8 Lacrosse Residency  

June 11th – School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm (in-person)   

June 17th – Parent Association hosted pancake breakfast – 9:00   

June 19th – National Indigenous People’s Day – Hoop Dancing Performance – 9:00   

June 24th – Gr. 5 Farewell – 1:15 p.m.   

June 25th – Report Cards visible to parents in PowerSchool   

June 26th – Last day of school for students – 12:00 dismissal   

June 27th – Appeals Day 8:00 – 1:00 p.m.   



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