High School
In high school, we have been synthesizing our geometry knowledge by practicing with sample ACT questions related to geometry. It is requiring us to remember and/or refer back to our notes from throughout the year to apply our skills in an integrated way, rather than isolated into units. It has given me a chance to see what topics in class have really stuck with us and what topics we should delve back into before the end of the year.
8th Grade
With the beautiful weather we had on this week, we were able to enjoy math class outside in the backyard as we reviewed for our exponential functions quiz. Our ability to recognize the growth factor from graphs and tables is increasing as is our ability to solve equations involving exponential variables.
7th Grade
As we study the difference between theoretical and experiential probability, 7th graders are preparing games in which we can calculate the simple probability of winning. Students are choosing a wide variety of games, with some choosing games that require two events in order to win. After these games are created, we will be comparing the calculated chances of winning, the experiential chances after a small number of games are played, and the experiential chances after the games are played many times. There have already been multiple discussions about what things affect probability and how we could go much deeper into statistical probability if we took into account even more variables.
6th Grade
Sixth graders are integrating several of the skills we have studied this year in order to create a blueprint for a zoo with certain requirements for animal area enclosures as well as certain budgetary requirements. Students are showing their creativity in designs while doing the math to make sure they are on track with the needs of the zoo in order to be successful.