Miss Fallstick, March 2016

Middle School Mathematics

6th Grade Math: Students learned how to apply order of operations to solve multi-variable
algebraic expressions! In math, an expression is a numerical sentence that consists of variables,
numbers and operations. To reinforce the concept, students applied order of operations to realworld situations. The students worked really hard to solve difficult algebraic expressions and
learned that math is a process, not just a product. UP NEXT: ONE-STEP EQUATIONS!
7th Grade Math: Students applied their knowledge of multi-step equations to write and graph
inequalities where x can represent multiple solutions! The class reviewed the basics of
inequalities and applied it to algebraic concepts. A number line was placed on the classroom
floor and students used large dots and arrows to graph life-size inequalities. To reinforce
the concept, real-world word problems were applied to further their understanding. Students
reviewed order of operations and applied the concept to solve multi-variable algebraic
expressions. UP NEXT: FUNCTIONS!
8th Grade Math: Students learned how to graph linear equations! A linear equation can be
represented in standard form and slope-intercept form. Students learned how to convert
between the two forms and graph the equation. In order to further their understanding of linear
equations, students also learned how to identify, calculate and graph the x and y intercepts. To
reinforce the concept, students deepened their understanding of slope-intercept form by
applying it to real-world situations. Students developed their own company and decided on a
starting salary and commision. Using slope-intercept form, they were able to calculate their
earnings for the first 5 years of their business. UP NEXT: WRITING LINEAR EQUATIONS

March is the month of Miss Fallsticks favorite holiday...Pi Day!

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi
(Greek letter ) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent
a constant the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its
diameter which is approximately 3.14159. The middle school
math classes will be participating in Pi Day activities!

On Monday, March, 14th, please feel free to send in a pie to

share! A competition will be held and pies will be judged
on Most Delicious Best Presentation and Most
Unique! Just a reminder, no nuts for allergy reasons.
Look out for another email this week!

Contact Information:
Christina Fallstick
cfallstick@centerschoolpa.org
Christinafallstick.weebly.com