How do I help my child with Algebra 1?

Even if it has been a while since you have reviewed Algebra, you can help your child by encouraging them to complete practice on a regular basis - including, but not limited to, the practice they are assigned by an educator. Repetition is important not only in overcoming weaknesses with algebraic concepts, but also in [...]

By |2021-11-10T16:41:32-06:00November 10th, 2021||

What do you learn in Algebra 1?

After a year of Algebra, you should be familiar with: Linear equations and inequalities, including interpreting, solving, and graphing them Systems of linear equations and inequalities Function notation, along with finding the domain and range of various functions Exponents, radicals, arithmetic and geometric sequences, and polynomials Quadratics, including solving and graphing quadratic functions

By |2021-11-10T16:40:51-06:00November 10th, 2021||

How can I help my 5th grader with math?

If your child is struggling with math, one of the best things you can do is to identify their problem areas and spend a little extra time with them each day practicing these concepts. Do your best to apply concepts to real-world, daily issues and to keep math practice positive and fun. If you yourself [...]

By |2021-11-10T16:37:51-06:00November 10th, 2021||

What are the topics for 5th grade math?

By the end of the year, your 5th grader should be able to:  Work comfortably with (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) fractions.  Work comfortably with (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) decimals to and beyond the hundredth decimal place.  Understand and apply the correct order of operations. Graph points on a coordinate plane. Interpret the data [...]

By |2021-11-10T16:35:16-06:00November 10th, 2021||

What should my 8th grader be reading?

At this point, the world of literature has really opened up for your child. Depending on their skill level, your 8th grader may be comfortable reading everything from more advanced books in the “middle grades” section, to Young Adult novels, to certain classics (Frankenstein, The Count of Monte Cristo, the Lord of the Ring trilogy, [...]

By |2021-11-10T16:13:01-06:00November 10th, 2021||

How can I help my 8th grader with ELA?

Parents of 8th graders may struggle to know exactly how to help their child improve their ELA skills. We are frequently asked questions such as “How do I improve my 8th grader’s reading and writing skills?” or “How do I improve my 8th grader’s vocabulary?”  Now that your child is older, it is best to [...]

By |2021-11-10T16:12:02-06:00November 10th, 2021||

What is the curriculum for 8th grade ELA?

ELA teachers expect 8th graders to be able to perform a variety of more advanced tasks related to reading, writing, grammar, and speaking. Among other things, your 8th grader should be able to:  Read full-length texts, including complex novels and nonfiction texts.  Efficiently find main ideas, summarize a text, synthesize information from more than one [...]

By |2021-11-10T16:10:53-06:00November 10th, 2021||
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