Math

Hello, Flagstaff Math Parents and Students, I invite you all to visit my Moodle page. Go to Mrs. Baker Grade 8. The passkey is "mathrocks." Here you can find postings regarding classwork and homework. There is both a chart with this information and the daily SOC (Start of Class). Just click on the date. I will also take the students through the steps to access the Moodle, and they can then share this with you. Students can practice skills and problem solving at this Moodle. Students can also revisit my 7th grade Moodle with the passkey "ilovemath."

There are two other places for information. One is my portaportal. There are several categories for content practice and challenge. Go to www.portaportal.com and the log in is "marsbake." Finally, visit my web page. You can access this at:[| http://rsu18.org/mms/bakerweb/Bakerweb/Welcome.html] Please realize that since I must go through the district tech team to upload changes, so this is not updated very often.

For October, Algebra students will be solving equations using the "script." They will simplify equations using various properties, including the Property of Equality. Equations will be used to solve problems. Pre-Algebra students are doing an in-depth study of fractions, decimals, and percents. Along with other Pre-Algebra students on Team Baxter and Team Acadia, we are giving students more voice and choice in how they are meeting various standards. Ask them about the Capacity Matrix and how they have individualized their own learning.

As a real life simulation, students will be creating a budget and earn "money" and rewards for work completion and on-task behaviors. Look on the Moodle for details. Ask your student what "reward" he/she is working toward.

During most weeks, students will have a problem of the week to solve. This is typically assigned on Friday when we go over the content. It is due the next Wednesday. Look on the Moodle for posting of both the task and the rubric. Students are encouraged to look at the rubric for grading expectations.

Dates to look for in October: October 12th and 13th: The American Math Challenge - Students compete online October 14th: Poetry Day - Students will be writing mathematical poems October 14th: Pre-Algebra level 5 test and evidence is due

I am excited to continue on the mathematical journal with your child. Here's looking forward to a great year! Mathly, Marshalyn Baker