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Honors Math

Mrs. McDonald (emcdonald@gscregional.org)

Lent

Grade 5

The students have been working on the fraction unit.  They can add, subtract, and multiply fractions and mixed numbers.  Soon they will be learning how to divide fractions.

Grade  6

Students are working on a geometry unit.  The students are studying the characteristics of plane figures and are calculating the area of these figures.  The students will then be working with 3-dimensional figures and will determine the surface area and volume of these figures.

Grade 7

The students are learning about data and statistics.  The students are organizing data into various graphs and are analyzing the data to make predictions.

Grade 8

Students are learning about quadratic functions and equations.  The students will be learning how to graph quadratic functions and how to solve quadratic equations.

Links

Algebra students click here for practice quizzes and tests.

 

Check out the First in Math website by clicking here.

Honors Math Program Criteria

 

Students in Grade 5 may qualify for the Honors Math Program. The requirements are as follows:

1.      CSI 125 or above

2.       Terra Nova Math Score 90% or higher

3.       Terra Nova Reading Comprehension Score 80% or higher

4.       Above average performance in Math throughout Grade 4

5.       Teacher recommendation

Please Note:  Admission to the Honors Math Program does not guarantee continuation in the program.  Students will be evaluated each year to determine eligibility for Honors Math Program.