Area and Perimeter Math Challenge

Simon wants to build a rectangular pen in his backyard for his potbelly pig, Smiley. Simon has 22m of wire mesh to enclose the pen. Simon wants the greatest possible area for the pen. What will his pen measure?

Draw a diagram on graph paper and explain your thinking. Your solution is due on Monday.

Valentine's Day Math Challenge

Ryder has asked his mother to give him some money to buy Valentine's Day cards for his class party. His mother gives him $6.00 to buy the cards. When Ryder visits the store, he finds that there are 6 cards in each box. One box costs $1.40. Ryder has 20 children in his class, but he doesn't need a card for himself. He does want to give Ms. Earl and Mrs. O'Neil a valentine. (Don't worry about the tax)

a. How many boxes does Ryder need to buy to have 21 cards in all?

b. How much money will Ryder spend if he gets enough cards for the class?

    

c. Will Ryder have enough money?  How much money does he have left over, or how much more money does he need?

Show your solution using words and numbers. Remember SEE, PLAN, DO, ANSWER. Your solution is due on Monday.

Perimeter Math Challenge

A pool is 10 meters long and 8 meters wide. If you place flower pots around the pool 1 meter apart, how many flower pots do you need? (There should be a flower pot at each corner of the pool.)

Your solution is due on Monday. Hint: Draw a picture to show your thinking.

Grandma's House Math Challenge

Here's your math challenge question for this weekend:

Grandma lives in Wingham and her grandchildren live within 40 kilometres from her.

• Jeff lives 20 km north of Luke.
• Cathy lives 5 km south of Jeff.
• Grandma lives 10 km north of Cathy.
• Becky lives 15 km south of Luke.

How far does each person live from Grandma's house?

Drawing a picture will help solve this challenge. Be sure to show your thinking. Your solution is due on Monday.

Weekend Math Challenge

Letter Clues

Your solution is due to Ms. Earl on Monday. Good Luck!

Speeches

4B Speeches/Presentations will take place on the following days. All students are reminded to PRACTISE, PRACTISE, PRACTISE! We have discussed speaking tips and watch videos about giving speeches. Reminder: If a student is absent, he/she will say the speech on the next day present.
Monday, January 30th
1. Jada
2. Colban
3. Jase
4. Leah
5. Lucas
6. Logan

Tuesday, January 31st
1. Kaitlyn
2. Amelia
3. Shelley
4. Taylor
5. Jack
6. Regan
7. Sophia

Wednesday, February 1st
1. Ella
2. Sierra
3. Alyssa
4. CJ
5. Lily
6. Ryder
7. Shreeya

Weekend Math Challenge

Playing Fetch 
Robbie loves playing fetch with his dog Spencer. Spencer always starts by sitting beside Robbie before Robbie throws the ball. When Robbie throws the ball, Spencer runs to it and brings the ball back to the same spot. Robbie throws the ball three times. 
• The first time he throws it 8 metres. 
• The second time he throws it twice as far as the first time. 
• The third time he throws it 5 metres less than the second time. 
How far does Spencer run in total? 
(Remember that Spencer runs back and forth each time)
*Important - Show your complete solution, not just the answer. Explain how you got your answer in words and numbers!