Math 6

This week we are finishing up our chapter on coordinate graphing.  Students will learn about the coordinate plane and how to plot points, as well as how to figure out the distance between points.  The students have finished up their graphing projects.  The test on this unit will be on Tuesday, 2/11.  Extra help is on Mondays at 7:30 AM.

 

Math 7

This week we are continuing our unit on 2-D Geometry.  Thus far we have finished up our scale drawing projects, as well as exploring angle relationships involving complementary and supplementary angles.  We also learned how to calculate circumference and area of circles. We also explored areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids.  This week our focus will be on finding area of composite figures and finding the area of shaded figures.  There are not any tests or quizzes this week. Extra help is on Mondays at 7:30 AM.

 

Pre-Algebra

Our next chapter focuses on solving systems of equations.  We will be learning three methods to do so, graphing, substitution, and elimination.  This will lead us to solving systems of equations involving word problems.  The test will be on Thursday, 2/13.   Extra help is Mondays at 7:30 AM.

 

Algebra

This week we are starting chapter 8.  This week our focus will be on adding, subtracting, multiplying and factoring polynomials.  We will also be exploring how use the box method, distributing, and the FOIL method to multiply binomials.  There are not any tests or quizzes this week. Extra help is by appointment.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].

Reminders and Important Dates:

Red Day:  Friday, 2/14

Middle School Valentine Dance:  Friday, 2/14

Winter Break:  February 17th to February 21