First FA is scheduled for Friday August 31
Friday is our first FA for all 6th grade math
students.
The quiz will cover adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers (no decimals or fractions). They will be tested over basic computation (ability to find the answer) and problem solving (word problems). Students are required to use the EPSE format when solving word problems. All the math teachers have covered their expectations during class this week.
This will be a short 5-10 question quiz that should be completed in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Students should review their notes and work from this week when preparing for the quiz.
Some students know their basic math facts, but have difficulty recalling their times tables, remembering steps within a problem or have trouble setting up word problems. These students need to do a few things:
1) flash cards, flash cards, flash cards. Repetition and drill is important in math. It is boring and it is time consuming but it is very, very important. There are now fun ways to study. If you have an Apple product (iPhone, iTouch or iPad) you can down load many free apps that target basic math skills. A wonderful app for making flashcards is called Flashcardlet. I recommend it for anyone who has to learn vocabulary words or needs to make math flashcards. Love it!!! A good app for building up the steps in long division is called Long Div. Great because is makes the student go through each step of the process.
2) practice, practice, practice. Practice makes perfect. Students don't need a workbook, fancy electronic device or the need to "google". Just make up your own math problems like 3004 - 827 or 7982 x 543. Have your student work the problem then check it on a calculator. Calculators are everywhere these days...buy one at the dollar store, find it on your phone, or pull it up on your computer. Many students can get the right answer but they need to be able to work a problem quickly and correctly. They can only increase their speed with practice.
3) tutorials, tutorials, tutorials. The 6th grade math teachers offer free tutorials numerous times throughout the week. All students will be given a Math Tutorial Pass which will give them access to any tutorial that is listed for their math course. Many parents choose to hire a private tutor or have their child attend an after-school math class such as Kumon. I believe that you can never have too much math practice so whatever works for your family is what is best for your child.
The quiz will cover adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers (no decimals or fractions). They will be tested over basic computation (ability to find the answer) and problem solving (word problems). Students are required to use the EPSE format when solving word problems. All the math teachers have covered their expectations during class this week.
This will be a short 5-10 question quiz that should be completed in approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Students should review their notes and work from this week when preparing for the quiz.
Some students know their basic math facts, but have difficulty recalling their times tables, remembering steps within a problem or have trouble setting up word problems. These students need to do a few things:
1) flash cards, flash cards, flash cards. Repetition and drill is important in math. It is boring and it is time consuming but it is very, very important. There are now fun ways to study. If you have an Apple product (iPhone, iTouch or iPad) you can down load many free apps that target basic math skills. A wonderful app for making flashcards is called Flashcardlet. I recommend it for anyone who has to learn vocabulary words or needs to make math flashcards. Love it!!! A good app for building up the steps in long division is called Long Div. Great because is makes the student go through each step of the process.
2) practice, practice, practice. Practice makes perfect. Students don't need a workbook, fancy electronic device or the need to "google". Just make up your own math problems like 3004 - 827 or 7982 x 543. Have your student work the problem then check it on a calculator. Calculators are everywhere these days...buy one at the dollar store, find it on your phone, or pull it up on your computer. Many students can get the right answer but they need to be able to work a problem quickly and correctly. They can only increase their speed with practice.
3) tutorials, tutorials, tutorials. The 6th grade math teachers offer free tutorials numerous times throughout the week. All students will be given a Math Tutorial Pass which will give them access to any tutorial that is listed for their math course. Many parents choose to hire a private tutor or have their child attend an after-school math class such as Kumon. I believe that you can never have too much math practice so whatever works for your family is what is best for your child.
