Quarter 3 Math Update

Students are finishing the unit on algebraic skills and will take the quiz on topic 13 next week. We are preparing for the first half of the new Common Core state assessment called PARCC. The first series of testing contains problem based questions, which means the problems relate more to the real world, have multiple steps and some of the questions will require students to write responses similar to the old short and long response style questions. This portion will have two sections one with a calculator and one without, so we will test on two days. The testing program is electronic and will have tools which are similar to the tools in the digits program. We will have the protractor and ruler, calculator when allowed, as well as an evidence sheet with measurement conversions and area formulas. The students have practiced for this during class and since we have used technology all year they are familiar with the style of questions and tools - it is very similar to our practice homework. If you would like to see the style of questions your student can show you the link to the practice PARCC using my Schoology page.