Middle School Mathematics
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 – 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
Math Fundamentals – Sixth grade mathematicians are working with ratios in lots of different ways. They evaluate situations to determine if equivalent ratios are needed.
Math Fundamentals – This week sixth grade mathematicians began working with ratios and explored the concept of equivalent ratios. Ratios show up all the time
In math classes at the Summit, we aspire to use problem-based/inquiry learning. Research suggests that students need to take an active part in learning and
Math Fundamentals – Polygons, parallelograms, triangles… Sixth graders can handle them all! A solid understanding of the area of polygons will be the key to
With a few weeks of school under our belts, all middle school math students have completed and received feedback on an assessment. Students are encouraged