Percents

Hello!

We've spent this week working with percents.

We're  focusing on using the percent equation [ % x whole = part ] instead of proportional reasoning which will be explored more in 7th grade. I've encouraged students to first identify the missing piece to the equation (%, whole, or part) and then plug a variable in its place. Then they can identify and place the two given pieces of information in their appropriate places in the equation.

Here is a YouTube clip for your reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLI7OZIxDtg

*Please note that so far we've only used our understanding of "Fact Families" to solve one-step equations and we don't refer to it as "isolating the variable" as mentioned in the clip.


*Reminders:
- We'll be having an assessment on Percents this Monday, 12/22
- TenMarks due Tuesday, 12/23

REMINDER!

Decimal Ops Unit Test - Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying & Dividing Decimals
TOMORROW, Thursday, 12/11


We're halfway through Marking Period 2! Interim Grades will be available next week.

Class Updates

We're making our way through decimal division this week! Our quiz originally scheduled for this Friday will be moved to Monday, December 8th.

A Decimal Ops Unit Test is scheduled for next Thursday, December 11th.


Friendly Reminders:

• TenMarks are due on Tuesday!
• Extra Help Days: 
• Monday: Ms. Ireland
• Tuesday: Mr. Martin
• Thursday: Ms. Miller