The year is going by so fast!
We just finished a project called A Tale of 3 Cities where students planned a road trip to 3 cities that made a right triangle on a map. They used the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate distance as if flying directly to the locations. I think the kids enjoyed planning a vacation!
We also just finished round 1 of STAAR testing. I know this time of year is easy to lose drive and momentum but the teachers here are doing all we can to keep them engaged in learning.
We just launched a project about expanding a refinery. Students will calculate volume and surface area of tanks before and after the expansion and decide where to place the tanks on the land. It will be a project that students will present to their peers. I can't wait!
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Cell Phones and Math???
Howdy!
This month our 7th & 8th grade math and algebra students have been working hard learning how to apply math to their every day lives. The algebra students were charged with the task of discovering what cell phone companies had the best plans for their group's needs. This knowledge can benefit them and their families as they grow older and try to determine what cell phone company they should choose based on usage and on price. They had a great time learning how to apply their new found skills to something they enjoy using-- cell phones!
As the algebra project on cell phones comes to an end, we are preparing to launch an Pre-AP 7th grade and 8th grade project that is also related to cell phones. They are going to learn about how their own cell phones store photos and videos, and use equations to determine how many of each they can store before their phones run out of memory.
This spring is already well underway and the students are adjusting nicely to the new Engage! Learning Model. It has been an learning process for the teachers and the students alike, but we are sure the students are benefitting greatly from this new style of learning. We cannot wait to see what else is in store through the rest of this school year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gesch & Ms. Smith
This month our 7th & 8th grade math and algebra students have been working hard learning how to apply math to their every day lives. The algebra students were charged with the task of discovering what cell phone companies had the best plans for their group's needs. This knowledge can benefit them and their families as they grow older and try to determine what cell phone company they should choose based on usage and on price. They had a great time learning how to apply their new found skills to something they enjoy using-- cell phones!
As the algebra project on cell phones comes to an end, we are preparing to launch an Pre-AP 7th grade and 8th grade project that is also related to cell phones. They are going to learn about how their own cell phones store photos and videos, and use equations to determine how many of each they can store before their phones run out of memory.
This spring is already well underway and the students are adjusting nicely to the new Engage! Learning Model. It has been an learning process for the teachers and the students alike, but we are sure the students are benefitting greatly from this new style of learning. We cannot wait to see what else is in store through the rest of this school year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gesch & Ms. Smith
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