6th Math: We are deep into fractions this week, finishing up with using reciprocals to divide fractions. The class will begin operations with signed numbers later in the week and then we are on to reviewing and modeling equation-solving techniques. The students will continue to practice basic operations with decimal numbers as well as work to develop greater fluency with math facts
7th and 8th grade students have math notebooks in which all their math work is completed and saved. Every homework assignment should be recorded in their notebook at the end of class.
7th Math: The 7th grade begins the week by finishing the chapter on transformations and angle relationships in triangles and quadrilaterals. We will then move on to reviewing the area model for multiplication by extending it to fractions and mixed numbers. Algebraic properties: commutative, associative and distributive will be applied and used to combine like terms.
8th Math: We have some students who are working on finishing up solving systems of equations and developing and utilizing rules for exponents. Others are moving at a faster pace and are working on developing the skills and knowledge to allow them to understand and work with quadratic equations. We have allowed the students who wish to move at a faster pace to do so and those who wish to take more time to do so as well. Most importantly we have hoped and worked to create a classroom that is responsive to each student’s needs and goals while focusing on gaining thorough understanding of the material.
