Monday, October 26, 2015

Math Week 10-26-15

FIELD TRIP ON THURSDAY OCT 29!! We are walking to the Logan Center to watch a movie on perseverance as part of the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. Please return permission slips ASAP! Pack a lunch for the trip Thursday.

7th: We are still learning about ratio and proportion as it is a foundation of algebra. This week we start writing equations to represent proportional relationships. 

7.RP.A.2C Represent proportional relationships by equations. For example, if total cost t is proportional to the number n of items purchased at a constant price p, the relationship between the total cost and the number of items can be expressed as t=pn.

8th: We are starting with understanding linear equations. Fluency in writing and solving equations is essential in learning the language of algebra. This week we are focusing on the big idea that equations "balance" and that there are equations that have one solution, no solution, or an infinite number of solutions.

8.EE.C.7a Solve linear equations in one variable. a. Give examples of linear equations in one variable with one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no solutions.