Week of August 24th

• This week we are continuing our study of GCF and LCM.  A quiz over these concepts will be given on either Wednesday or Thursday of this week. The quiz will also contain a review section over decimals.  Expect word problems that will show knowledge and application of concepts.
  
• This week the students will receive their first opportunity for extra credit in the form of completing a challenge. These challenges are located on the back bulletin board. Six to eight challenges will be available each semester worth anywhere from 2 – 4 bonus points. This first challenge is due by September 8th. Students may get help from peers, parents, other teachers, and by using the
  computer. Basically I told them that anyone or anything can assist them with a challenge except for me. Each challenge must include the work/explanation as to how the answer was obtained. Accumulated bonus points from the semester will be added at the end of the semester to calculate final averages. A copy of the challenge procedures are located under the "helpful documents" tab.
• After this week's quiz, we will begin learning how to rewrite math problems using the distributive property format. 
• By the end of the week, students will be capable of completing parts A, B, and C of their study guide.
• I will also be returning the Six Flags task and going over it during A squared this week. This was a group task that students completed last week to demonstrate their knowledge of decimals in a real world setting.
• Please remember to check infinite campus on a weekly basis to stay up to date on your child's current average.