Dear APEX students (and parents),
It's hard to believe that we have already been in session for 4 weeks! Hope you are enjoying your classes at APEX. I am, for sure, enjoying having you in my classes! If you have any questions or concerns with a class you are taking with me, please do not hesitate to talk with me. I am here to help you learn, succeed and enjoy all your classes!
Here's a summary of today's classes and the homework assigned for the week:
Geometry: We worked on a few angle bisector problems to warm up. We started our very first proof. Students learned some basics about formal proofs. We will continue our discussions tomorrow.
Homework - will be posted tomorrow
Algebra 2: We did a few word problems related to investments and distances. We started a new unit on rational expressions and equations. Students learned to reduce simple rational expressions using the same techniques that are used for regular fractions. We will elaborate and go more in depth with these concepts tomorrow.
Homework - I am loading two word problem files that we were working on in class today. If possible, please write the algebraic equations for the remaining problems and bring them to class tomorrow. Rest of the homework will be posted tomorrow.
Pre-algebra: Student took the 5s multiplication facts quiz. We reviewed what we had learned last week about prime factoring and canceling and then continued discussing fractions. We reviewed prime numbers and prime factoring. We also learned to add and subtract fractions, learned to find the lowest common denominator, and change improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa.
Homework assigned (see the homework post)
Consumer Math: We wrapped up our discussion of Unit Prices of commodities by calculating unit prices of comparable objects. Students learned the basics of percents and how to convert them to fractions and decimals. We used these concepts to start to work on a few problems involving discount rates and sales. We will complete these problems next week.
Homework: None
Puzzle of the week #3: The 3rd puzzle of the week is posted. The answer to the second puzzle of the week will be shared online end of this week.
Have a great rest of your week. See you next week!
Thanks
Mrs. Narayanswamy