Summer Math Sample Problem

Norwood Public Schools - Summer Math 2014

Try this sample problem for now....The first summer math problem will be posted on July 7, check back then

Grouchy Birthday, Oscar!

Read about Oscar:

May 30, 2014 was Oscar the Grouch’s birthday – he turned 45 years old – and we’re wondering how he feels, living in that smelly trash can all this time. No wonder he’s so grouchy! He was brought to life 45 years ago by Jim Henson and Don Stone for the TV show Sesame Street. As the story goes, they made his personality match a really mean waiter they knew from some restaurant, and made his voice sound like a New York City taxi driver. Oscar started off orange in color, but by 1972 he had changed to green. They stuck him in his garbage can and taught him fun songs like his all-time favorite, “I Love Trash.” Sadly, there’s lots of trash for Oscar to enjoy, since the average American makes 4 pounds of it every day…if Oscar’s even worse, how much trash is he making?

Not sure who Oscar is....Take a look at this video

Let's learn more about trash -

Earth Day - We take a look at Earth Day by the numbers

A note from Mrs. Milton:

Let's try out some math problems. Remember to continue to answer questions and complete tasks until you need adult assistance or you reach the end of your comfort zone. You may reach step 2, for some step 5 and for others you may go all the way. Each problem will present different challenges for each child.