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
