6th Grade Math – Mrs. VonFeldt
This week we begin Chapter 4. We will investigate and extend our understanding of ratios and rates. A ratio is a comparison between two quantities and a rate is a comparison between two quantities that have different units. We use rates and ratios in everyday life, like when we discuss the cost per pound of apples or the miles per gallon that our cars are capable of driving. This week, challenge your 6th grader to notice rates all around them! Here is a summary show the difference between ratios and rates:
7th Grade Math – Mrs. VonFeldt & Mrs. Evans
The 7th graders are continuing their study of percentages as we learn to calculate markups and markdowns. These skills are useful in everyday experiences.
We will be applying these concepts to sales, taxes, tips, simple interest and commission.
For students who need a little extra help, here is a useful video:
8th Grade Math – Mrs. Evans
This week we will finish up our studies in Chapter 3 as we learn about the Pythagorean Theorem. We will have learned to use exponents and roots in new ways. Here is a great video showing some examples how we can use the Pythagorean Theorem:
Algebra – Mrs. VonFeldt
In Algebra, we continue to write linear functions in different forms. Slope intercept is the most common but not always the most convenient. Point slope and standard form are also useful in real life situations. We also learned how to identify parallel and perpendicular lines by looking at their slopes. We will finish up on Friday with a chapter test.