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Welcome to Back-to-School Night 2013-2014. Ms. Cummings Rm 11. Parents: Try this.
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Welcome to Back-to-School Night 2013-2014 Ms. Cummings Rm 11
Parents: Try this • A man is on a diet and goes into a shop to buy some turkey slices. He is given 3 slices which together weigh 1/3 of a pound, but his diet allows ¼ of a pound. How much of the 3 slices can he eat while staying true to his diet? Give an answer and briefly explain your reasoning. 8th Grade Common Core State Standards – Less Deeper – More Rigor
Math practices • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. • Reason abstractly and quantitatively. • Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others. • Model with mathematics. • Use appropriate tools strategically. • Attend to precision. • Look for and make use of struction. • Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
Class Expectations • Grades based evidence of growth in the following areas: • Tests/Quizzes • Homework • Class work • Supplies need to be brought everyday • Textbook • Binder • Notebook • Agenda • Pencils • Attendance is Critical: Please do not take your child out for any extended period of time.
Internet Resources • Motion Math – http:// www. motionmathgames.com • Conceptua Math – http://www. www.conceptuamath.com • Buzz Math - http://www.buzzmath.com • Dragon Box - http://www.dragonboxapp.com NOTE this is a location to get a smart phone app • Refraction - play.centerforgamescience.org/refraction/site
Website: Ms. Cummings’ Website www.mscummings.com