Posts Tagged ‘Math’
Program Update: Math with Scott and Virgil
6th Grade-Scott We are thinking mathematically every day, and students have made some intriguing connections and a few valuable discoveries. We have completed an introductory unit in which the many mathematical backgrounds that got students thus far have been reviewed and often challenged to be sure that the things we are doing mathematically – the…
Read MoreKicking off 2023 Orientation!
Hello, Explorer Families! Today was a big day! It was great to see current students and families join in the fun as we rolled out the welcome mat for our newest students and their families. Orientation Day is more than just a tour around the school; it’s the start of a fantastic adventure we will…
Read MoreProgram Update: Math
6th grade Math Many of us are engaging algebraic variables for the first time and learning how to solve an equation with one variable. Simultaneously we are exploring two-dimensional areas – drawing, cutting, and rearranging shapes on graph paper and whiteboards in an attempt to derive a formula. Students then have to test the formula…
Read MoreProgram Update: Math with Scott and Virgil
6th Grade: Students are using divisibility rules to Identify primes and factors of target numbers. You might ask for an example of how to use Factor Trees, Prime Pools, and Factor Towers to find and check all the factors of a given number (60 could make a good example…). We worked on building useful Multiple…
Read MoreProgram Update-Math with Andrea
6th Grade In 6th grade math, we are exploring some of the myriad ways percents are used in our lives: predicting the probability of an event occurring as well as percent increase and decrease. Students are using strategy and estimation to play games involving percentages and explore real-life examples like discounts and tax. Students built…
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