Oasis Bighorn Bulletin

Students Learn Place Values in Math

Second-grade math students are learning about place values in the hundreds, tens, and ones places. This includes understanding that ten ones regroup into a ten, ten tens regroup into a 100, and ten one-hundreds groups into a 1,000. 

Place value is a fundamental concept in mathematics that determines the value of a digit based on its position within a number. Understanding place value is crucial for performing arithmetic operations and grasping more complex mathematical concepts, such as decimals and fractions, making it an essential building block for mathematical literacy.

Teachers use manipulatives to help students understand the concept and group items into higher place values. 

“Using tools to help with place value is important because it allows students to physically manipulate and visualize the concept, making it more concrete and easier to understand,” said Heather Wiessmer, second-grade teacher.

One of the goals is to lay a strong foundation for the young learners.

“Making this foundational concept easier to understand is especially important for younger learners who might struggle with abstract ideas. This concrete representation helps them grasp the relationship between different place values and the value of each digit within a number, laying a strong foundation for more advanced math concepts like addition and subtraction with regrouping," she said.  

Oasis Academy will be hosting a family math night on October 9.

Springfield’s Sophomores Simulate Governments

By Taylor Sowersby

Last week, in David Springfield’s American Government and Economy Class, sophomore students participated in a simulation of different forms of government. They learned about monarchies, councils of nobles, democracies, and supermajority votes. 

A random leader or leaders were chosen for each turn and then presented with a list of choices for the class. Students had fun with the activity and got a good sense of each type of government in a controlled environment. 

“The activity is intended to help students get a hands-on experience with what living under different government types would be like,” Mr. Springfield said. “The lesson is very interactive and upbeat. It makes learning government content more approachable.

“Mr. Springfield’s types of government simulation was both educational and fun.” Abbie Madera said. 

Learning about government will continue throughout the year, but the simulation was a good and fun way to start the class.

Save the Date - Oasis Golf Tournament October 19

The fifth Annual Oasis Academy Golf Tournament will be held on October 19 at the Fallon Golf Course. Tournament entries include golfing 18 holes and lunch. A raffle and tournament prizes are also part of the day.

To register or donate to the tournament, contact Angela Viera at [email protected] or 775-666-0912.