Class Topics: 12.04.12

In Math Six today, most of the students completed their Chapter Four Midpoint Quiz.
Today's Learning Goals: The student will be able to...

1. reduce fractions to simplest terms.
2. add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
3. convert improper fractions to mixed numbers.
4. communicate justifications for answers using mathematical terms.

For Evening Practice, it is suggested that the student...

1. complete the Khan Skill listed below by Wednesday:
• Fraction Word Problems

In Pre-Algebra today, students completed an Advanced Constructions Hands-On Lab.  Using a compass and Geometry Template, students copied angles and constructed parallel lines as well as perpendicular lines.
Today's Learning Goals: The student will be able to...

1. construct angles and parallel and perpendicular lines using appropriate tools.
2. copy an angle that is previously drawn so that the two congruent.

For Evening Practice, it is suggested that the student...

1. answer the two Think and Discuss questions on page 233 and complete Problem Solving 5.2 (Handout)