Math Fundamentals – This week students explored the uses of the distributive property. Many of us use the distributive property without realizing it when we 

Math Fundamentals – Sixth graders completed their study of operations with fractions and decimals. These skills will continue to be used, both in math and

Math Fundamentals Sixth graders learned about multiple methods for multiplying decimals. Now they are learning about dividing with decimals. This is a challenging skill and

Math Fundamentals – Decimals show up everywhere! Even in whole numbers there is a decimal at the end. Sixth graders are working with adding, subtracting,

Happy Snow Day! I hope you have a great day and get a chance to enjoy the snow. If you would like to practice your

Math Fundamentals – Before break, sixth graders worked on a conceptual understanding of dividing with fractions.  This week, students put that understanding to use with

Math Fundamentals – Students completed a knowledge check of solving problems with percentages. Next week they will work on a short project around the use

Math Fundamentals – Sixth grade mathematicians are learning about percentages. We started this learning with relating percentages to fractions, and discussing some strategies for using

As students move further into the year and deeper into their study of mathematics, they sometimes encounter material that is challenging them in new ways.

Math Fundamentals – Sixth grade continues to solve problems involving ratio and rate. On Friday we took time to record and reflect on our progress