Class Topics: 09.17.13

In Common Core Math Six, students in 1, 3, and 4° began Chapter Two with Lesson 2.1 - Exponents. Mr. Giomini introduced the terms base and exponent while also working through some story problems similar to two listed below to help model how this skill is applied in the real-world.

• Domingo decided to save $0.03 the first day and to triple the amount he saves each day.  How much will have on the seventh day?  
• The cells of bacteria divide every 30 minutes.  If you begin with a single cell, how many cells will there be after 1 hour?  2 hours?  3 hours?

Students in 2° completed their Chapter One posttest today.  Look for grades and comments on Gradebook Wizard later today.

Today's Learning Targets: The student will be able to...

• represent numbers using exponents.
• apply knowledge of exponents to solve real-world problems.

For Evening Practice, the student is expected to...

• 1, 3, and 4° -
• complete the Google Form linked HERE.
• 2° -
• complete the Khan skills listed below:
• Place Value
• Understanding Place Value 1

Introduction to exponents:

Mathematics in action!