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Ms. Popp
Mathematics
Our school district has just adopted, and introduced, our NEW math curriculum, Math Connects. A team of parents, teachers & administrators looked deeply at the new standards last year and found that this new math program is much more aligned to the newest state standards for student learning the the area of Mathematics. Teachers in grades K-8 will be using this new curriculum district wide. I, for one, am excited at the new program and believe we will see increased student learning in mathematics as a result of Math Connects.
This new program that consists of many levels of support for students.
For example: the student text book is available online and accessible from home to aid students with homework, as well as personal tutors, extra examples of mathematical concepts, self-check quizzes, a Multilingual eGlossary of math vocabulary, test practices, and fun math games to reinforce mathematical concepts for each grade level.
For Parents, you have access to all the resources for students, and for teachers, in addition to the eBook.
Take a look at this website to check out Math Connects: www.mcmillianmh.com
Your child will bring home the actual web log-on so you can access all the features available for students, parents and teachers.
Here are the concepts 5th graders will study this year:
Chapter 1: Use Place Value (Place value to Billions)
Chapter 2: Add and Subtract Whole Numbers and Decimals
Chapter 3: Multiply Whole Numbers
Chapter 4: Divide Whole Numbers
Chapter 5: Use Algebraic Expressions
Chapter 6: Use Equations and Function Tables
Chapter 7: Display and Interpret Data
Chapter 8: Develop Fraction Concepts
Chapter 9: Use Factors and Multiples
Chapter 10: Add and Subtract Fractions
Chapter 11: Use Measures in the Customary System
Chapter 12: Use Measures in the Metric System
Chapter 13: Identify, Compare, and Classify Geometric Figures
Chapter 14: Measure, Perimeter, and Volume
Chapter 15: Use Probability to Make Predictions
Other links to help give more information on math:
http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/Mathematics/RevisedStandards/WAMathStandardsGradesK-8.pdf
Visit this web link to see the State of Washington's (OSPI) math standards for 5th grade student:
updated 9/09/09
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