I teach Math 7 and Algebra here at Dimmitt. Below I have outlined what we are doing to begin the year for each class. It is important to note that we use the common core state standards to plan and implement our math lessons at Dimmitt.
Your child should have a text book that they have checked out and they will also have access to an online textbook, Look for that link here, very soon..
This year we will also have Daniel Romine who will be with us all year. Daniel is a Student Teacher from SPU and we are very lucky to have him with us.
In math we have been focusing on learning and taking responsibility for yourself and your group through group roles.
The group roles they are learning are:
Team Captain (keep group moving forward);
Facilitator(keep group talking about math);
Resource Manager (make sure group has what they need);
Recorder Reporter (make sure group is writing work ).
During Group work,the expectation is that all students should be on the same question at the same time.
Here is a link with CPM tips that will help you with the CPM materials.
We are investigating what rational numbers are now. The students are reviewing how to convert fractions to decimals and a percent and back. This requires remembering the basic skills around adding subtracting multiplying and dividing whole numbers. During the review of conversions we are going to study adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing positive and negative numbers (integers). We will also investigate how to add, subtract, multiply and divide positive and negative fractions and decimals. At the end of the unit we will study some mathematical rules called arithmetic properties. We will be testing for this unit at the end of October.
Algebra--
Simply put, Algebra is about finding the unknown or it is about putting real life problems into equations and then solving them.
Review materials look lower on the page.
Thank you for checking out this page.
It's going to be a great year
On the left side of the screen are tabs you can click on to take you to different parts of my site.
Documents: you'll find my syllabus, grading policy as well as any documents parents may need.
Events: will include major dates of the class, specifically major math tests and quizes that are upcoming.
Homework: will include all major assignments (and most minor ones).
Links: will have links to relevant websites that are included to help your child with the math we are working on.
Contact Me: will allow you to write me a message that will send an email to my email account, or you can write me directly at steve.clark@rentonschools.us or call me at 425-204-2842
Blog Pages: A place to check in and ask questions.
Students!! Are you looking for a great reference to help you remember something from your math past? Go to the Links page or click the link below, pick a specific topic and watch a short video with detailed instructions on the topic of your choice. This is a great way to review something from last year, or something new we are going over in class.
Math 7, Here is a short example video discussing an important topic for this year, Negative numbers. If you want/need help on a topic click the link below to get to the Khan Academy website.
Here is another video about Slope and Y intercept
Review of Percents and Decimals
Click the link below to find videos about any math topic you are curious about.
Link for Dec 6