This week in math: March 2 - March 5

Greetings families!

You may be wondering ... what does this week look like as we finish up the winter trimester and prepare to begin the spring trimester on March 9.  

In math, we will have an assignment each day, all due (including ALL past due assignments and retests) by Thursday, March 9. 

Monday: Probability Practice - 

This is the "largest" assignment of the week. However, it is review and there are two options: a) basics with multiple choice and p) pre-algebra level. In both cases they need to show me their thinking, whether it is with an example or a written explanation, of how they reached their answer. I want to see them making those connections!

So how can you help?

Encourage them to use what they know to make connections to past assignments and work out the probability. Examples: When we did block probability they practiced drawing out the possibilities and determining the probability from those options. When we did Taking Chances they practiced drawing out the possibilities in a grid, then counting those to determine the part (yes) to the whole. Drawing the options will help! If they are stuck, ask them how many options there would be in total (the whole) and then determine the number of times that will happen out of the whole. In other words, have them illustrate that for you! They should NOT know these answers, but they should be able to determine them. We are working on thinking. ;-)

After that? Be aware of what is happening this week and help them stay on track!

Tuesday: 5 Ways to Get Investing Ideas - 

This will be an online assignment in our Stock Investment Game. It requires reading, then answering 5 multiple choice questions. This assignment cannot be redone and must be submitted by the end of the day on Thursday. 

Wednesday: Juicy Fruits #1

We will be doing the majority of this assignment in class as they work together to prepare food for dehydration. Today they will be predicting the percentage of water in each food (complete/incomplete) and copying down the beginning weights from each group (which will be linked online in their Google classroom). 

Thursday: Be prepared to diversify and build their stock portfolio! (no due date at this time)

Retests will be available through March 5, then we're on to the next trimester!