Box and Whisker Graphs...or Box Plots!

Today we discussed Box and Whisker Graphs (also called Box Plots).  Check out the resource on the back of the homework or this lesson and video for more information.  Please note that the minimum can also be called the lower extreme and the maximum can also be called the upper extreme.  

Summer Math

If you are interested in a free Summer Math packet for students going into 7th grade, please see the email that was sent home this week.  There was also a note in Friday Folders a little while back.  Contact Mrs. Springer via email if you have any questions.  You may request a packet by turning in the form or by emailing Mrs. Springer.  Thank you!

Hands On Algebra Continues!

We continued with new Hands On Algebra lessons today!  We will have a new lesson on Tuesday and a review day Wednesday.  There will be a test over Hands On Algebra on Thursday.  Students are preparing for the test as they work in class Monday-Wednesday.  Sixth graders will be able to use the pieces for the test on Thursday. :) 

Quiz on Wednesay

We will have a Hands On Algebra Quiz on Wednesday!  Students have already prepared for the quiz by doing their daily classwork. :) 

Hands On Algebra

We started our Hands On Algebra (HOA) unit in class yesterday.  This is a unit where students will build equations and solve them.  On Monday we reviewed what students learned last year.  Today we introduced (to some it was a review) the white pawn and discussed the idea of white and blue pawns (also called "x" and "star" are opposites).  

HOA work is done at school.  The kits do not go home.  If students need extra time to finish daily work, we will arrange for that to happen at school.  Here is a website to check out if you'd like more information.  

Survey for 6K

If you have time on Monday, students of 6K click here for the survey.  Thanks!

Also, here are the links about the United Nations we will discuss in class on Monday.

United Nations Website
Washington Post Article

Science Challenge Night

Science Challenge Night will take place at the Middle School tonight from 5-8pm.  Come on out and see all the great Science projects!