Extra Credit Assignment

The 4th quarter extra credit assignment is due this Friday (May 3rd) by the end of the day! The assignment was to find the area of the 5 shapes from the extra credit handout and answer the questions about each shape.

I will be at the After-School FIRE Program Wednesday and Thursday to assist any students.

Please let me know if you need an extra copy! Time is running out!

Progress Reports

Fourth quarter midterm was April 19th. That leaves us with less than a month left of instructional learning in the classroom! This week students received updated progress reports along with their most recent Algebra Test. The progress report shows the students' current 4th quarter grade as well as any missing assignments.

How to calculate cumulative (final) grade - for eligibility:

- On the progress report, locate all four quarter grades at the top (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)

- Add the four quarter grades together (percents)

- Divide by four

- The final number will be your current overall percent for the school year.

Students should have test corrections and the extra credit assignment turned in by Friday, May 3rd. Keep up the great work!

New Unit: Geometry

This week we will be working we will be starting a new unit on geometry. Geometry is the study of shapes and lines. In 6th grade, students will be able to develop formulas for area (rectangles/triangles), volume (rectangular prisms) and surface area (basic 3D figures) through their own discovery.

Students can get a heads-up on this unit by checking out THIS page on 2-dimensional vs 3-dimensional shapes.

Students will be expected to be able to plot coordinates on a graph as a part of this unit.
More practice located HERE if needed.

Have a great week!


BONUS (for all my origami students!):

Welcome!

Ever wonder what's going on in Mr. Hennings' math classes? Did you forget what homework we have due on Thursday? Want to know what we will be learning next month?

With this blog, hopefully these questions (and more!) will be answered!

Be sure to check in regularly for weekly updates and new information posted throughout the school year.

If you have any questions or comments, please ask and I will be happy to get back with you ASAP. If you need a more direct route, email me @ hennings-jeremy@wc235.k12.il.us