What's going on in math class?
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Camping sure was fun! I hope your child has lots of great stories to tell.
Back in the world of math, we are continuing our study of ratios, with an emphasis on using ratio tables to solve challenging problems. Here's your homework for the week: Monday: page 45 Tuesday: page 48 Wednesday: excursion today! No homework. Thursday: page 53 Friday: to be announced
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Hello everyone! I've been told by Ms Pattison that some of our work with ratios has been a real challenge for students this week. We've been learning not only how to solve ratio problems, but also how to get our heads around a tool which may be new to students: the Tape Diagram. This tool allows students to calculate equivalent ratios as well as use a ratio to solve ratio problems. The image below is a poster I created to help students use it. I am also sharing the link (here) to the document, so you can print up a full size version for use at home. Please contact me with any questions you have about this the Tape Diagram. And remember, it's only one tool. There are others that we'll be learning about later, so if the Tape Diagram just doesn't work for your child, don't let it discourage you.
Due to a death in the family, I am forced to miss classes this week. Homework will be assigned by Ms Pattison, who has plenty of experience teaching 6th grade math. As always, you can email me with any questions you have.
A moment like this reminds me of the life's fragility. I hope you can take a moment to show and tell the people in your life how much you love them. As for me, I am so very grateful for the time I get to spend with your children. The opportunity to teach and be a part of the DGS community is an honor and a pleasure. |
Howdy,I'm Allen Potter. I am a founding partner at DGS and I teach sixth grade math. Archives
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