The math classes are diving headfirst into algebra this week. (After Acuity testing on Monday, that is.)
Monday - This will be the final Acuity test this year before ISTEP starts in March. Students should bring along a book to read in case they finish early. (No RTI groups today)
Tuesday - We'll be looking at problems based on a pan balance model to show how equations need to be balanced on both sides of an equation. Homework is page 233 in the Journal. (Again no RTI groups today to provide enough testing time for Mr. Bastin's classes)
Wednesday - More work on the pan balance model and on solving equations by maintaining balance across the equation. There will be a worksheet page for this evening's homework.
Thursday - Students will be working today on creating their own equations and solving them in a small group activity. No homework tonight. The Family Math Night is set for 6:30 - 7:30 at MIS. The math teachers will be offering twenty minute sessions on a variety of math topics. Stop by room 218 for my mini-lesson on an alternative method for solving long division problems.
Friday - Students are working on equivalent equations today and will, again, have a chance to create some equations for their group to solve. Unless we fall too far behind, there will be no weekend homework.
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