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Welcome to Math 5,6,7,8
General Math Goals
The students will strive to:
Think critically,creatively and
logically in math
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing in math
Use cooperative techniques to enhance thinking and learning
Integrate technology effectively in all areas of math
Enhance learning experiences through hands -on activities and projects

The foundation for acceptable behavior in math class is based on two principles:
Respect for self,classmates and faculty
Honesty in all behavior
All students must come to math class with two sharpened pencils at all times.
Learning Showcase
Use PHSchool.com for reteaching videos, review quizzes and review tests.Use the following codes:
Gr. 5 code - aaa
Gr. 6 code - aba
Gr.7&8 code - ata

| Week of May 7,2012 | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | no class |
Pract 10-3 #5-17 and #22-25 Quiz on adding and subtracting integers on Friday |
Study for quiz on Friday on 10-1 to 10-3 |
no class Study for quiz on integers on Friday |
Text p.647 #1-43 odds |
| Grade 6 | no class |
Pract 8-5 |
Quiz on Friday on 8-1, 8-2,8-5. Finish Pract test A-circled problems only |
Study for test on Chapter 8 ,Sections 8-1 ,8-2,8-5 | Text p. 688 #1-33 odds |
| Grade 7 | no class | Stock presentation | Stock presentation | Stock presentation | Text p.728 #2-52 evens |
| Grade 8 | no class | Review for exam | Text p.728 column 1 down | Text p.730 col 1 down #1-33 odds | Text p.738 #1-39 odds |
Recommended Websites
www.mathplayground.com
www.phschool.com (Use in conjunction with math textbook)
www.brainpop.com
illuminations.nctm.org

