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Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope you and your families had a restful and enjoyable winter break filled with meaningful time together. As we welcome students back to school, I am excited to begin the new semester and continue supporting your child’s growth in math.
As we start the semester, we will be discussing and reinforcing new classroom policies and expectations to ensure a focused, respectful, and productive learning environment for all students. Academically, we will begin with a review of one-step and two-step equations to refresh essential skills and prepare students for upcoming concepts.
In the weeks ahead, we will focus on the following chapters:
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Chapter 4: Proportions
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Understanding ratios and rates
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Writing and solving proportions
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Applying proportions to real-world situations
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Chapter 5: Percents
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Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents
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Finding percent of a number
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Solving real-life problems involving discounts, tax, and tips
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Chapter 6: Geometry
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Finding the area of trapezoids
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Calculating the area and circumference of circles
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Finding the volume and surface area of rectangular prisms
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I would also like to remind families that our in-school math tutor is available daily during 2nd through 6th hour, as well as during 1st and 2nd lunch, to provide additional academic support. I strongly encourage students to take advantage of this resource if they feel they need extra help or clarification on any topic we cover in class. When appropriate, students are also welcome to attend tutoring during math class work time.
Tutoring is a great opportunity for students to build confidence, ask questions, and strengthen their understanding in a supportive environment. Please encourage your child to utilize this resource whenever needed.
Thank you for your continued support. I am looking forward to a successful and productive semester. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.