Sunday, February 10, 2013

Math Update: Week of 2/11-2/15


Hi 5V Math Families,

How are you? We are journeying through the middle of Unit 4 this week. Last week we studied what factors are, prime factorization, how to find the greatest common factor, how to convert between fractions, decimals, & percents, how to find the part of a whole number by understanding that a percent is just that, and finally we ended the week by trying to learn what a down payment on a home represents and how the percent of a whole is a significant factor in buying a home.

For this week here is what we have on tap:

Monday: Study strategies for how to add fractions with unlike denominators.

Tuesday: There is no math because of an assembly.

Wednesday: Understanding percent and parts in authentic problems: Part 1

Thursday: Understanding percent and parts in authentic problems: Part 2

Friday: Analyzing the relationship between down payment, loan, and mortgage

 Please refer to the Common Core Math Standards Guide I emailed at the beginning of the unit for more specific information on the standards we are covering and studying this unit and for this week!