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Welcome to the Math Room. Small groups of students from grades four through eight have mathematics instruction here. These small group math classes allow for more individualized attention. Please check back often to see what we are doing!

Fourth Grade
By the end of fourth grade, students understand large numbers and addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers. They describe and compare simple fractions and decimals. They understand the properties of, and the relationships between, plane geometric figures. They evaluate algebraic expressions and solve simple algebraic equations. They collect, represent and analyze data to answer questions.

Fifth Grade
By the end of fifth grade, students increase their facility with the four basic arithmetic operations applied to fractions, decimals, and positive and negative numbers. Students use a letter to represent an unknown number, and write and evaluate simple algebraic expressions in one variable by substitution They know and use common measuring units to determine length and area and know and use formulas to determine the volume of simple geometric figures. Students know the concept of angle measurement and use a protractor and compass to solve problems. They use grids, tables, graphs and charts to record and analyze data.

Sixth Grade
By the end of sixth grade students have mastered the four arithmetic operations with positive and negative numbers, whole numbers, fractions and decimals. They apply their knowledge to statistics and probability. Students conceptually understand, and work with ratios and proportions and compute percentages. Students use formulas involving geometric shapes.   They solve one-step linear equations.

Seventh Grade
By the end of seventh grade, students are adept at manipulating numbers and equations.   Students understand and use factoring of numerators and denominators and properties of positive and negative exponents. They use the Pythagorean Theorem and solve problems where they compute the length of an unknown side. Students know how to find the surface area and volume of 3-D objects. They know and use different representations of fractional numbers (fractions, decimals and percent) and are proficient at changing from one to another. They increase their facility of problem solving using ratio and proportion. Students compute percentages of increase and decrease, and simple and compound interest. They graph linear functions and understand the idea of slope and its relationship to ratio.

Eighth Grade: Algebra I
Symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols are central in algebra. In the study of algebra, a student develops an understanding of this symbolic language of mathematics. Geometric models are used to illustrate abstract algebraic concepts. In addition, algebraic skills and concepts are developed and used in a wide variety of problem solving situations. Reasoning skills such as making conjectures and giving convincing arguments are developed throughout the year. With a successful completion of this course, some students are able to continue on to geometry in high school.

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	Seventh grade is reviewing fraction concepts using the CTN streaming video archives.	What fraction of the pizza could you eat?	Seventh graders are working on a Halloween recipe book. Each recipe will have ingredients for 24 servings, plus revisions for 8 servings and 48 servings. Does Silly Swamp Snacks or Tiger Tick Tiramisu sound appetizing?
	Sixth Grade discovered that no matter which factors you start with, the prime factorization is still the same. Look at these beautiful "factor trees"!	Welcome to The Hogwarts' School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. New students are required to buy many items for their first year of school. Who knew that robes, caldrons, and wands could be so expensive!	Picture 12
Pansey Parkinson, Hogwarts' Budget $97,530.00 Alicia Spinner, Hogwarts' Budget $47,530.00 Angelina Johnson, Hogwarts' Budget $44,650.00	Triangle Bingo	Teamwork is fun!	Picture 16
The town of Snow Falls was without snowmen this year so the fifth graders came to the rescue. They organized their own snowman construction companies following specific guidelines. The snowman could weigh no more than 50 lbs. and cost no more than $25. Do you want to buy one with a broom and top hat?	Algebra translations can be a snap with chalkboards. Just ask the fifth graders!	Picture 19	Picture 20
Coordinate graphing can be fun and creative. Jack O"Lantern says, "Happy Hallow	Learning about averages is fun in Fourth Grade. If two towers are 5 and 7, what would their average be?	Three towers are 5, 7, and 6. what is their average?	Float your boat: Fourth graders are sailing to a new country. What shall we bring with us? Will my boat hold 2 oxen, a box of armor, and 3 kegs of water?