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Another 6th grader, Cas, writes,

"In this unit we are learning positive and negative integers. We are also learning how to add and subtract them. It is very easy to me. I enjoy Mrs. Monhaut's class. I have her first hour. It's a very fun class. I'm looking forward to the math placement test and hope I pass!"

Thanks, Cas! You are right, we will be taking an Algebra Placement test in class next week. This test will help us decide what math class will be the best for each student in 7th grade.

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Remi, a 6th grader, writes:

"Right now in math we are learning about proportions and rates. It's not as easy as it sounds! I was absent for 2 days and when I got back I was absolutely going crazy! I had no idea what we were doing!!

Then Wednesday rolled around and I learned how at MASH. MASH helps me so much. It it were not for MASH I would have failed my last math test. But with going to MASH I got 100%!

Write a blog about what we are doing in math and turn it in to Mrs. Monhaut. You get 5 points extra credit if you do. That is why I do them! Also when you are bored it is a good thing to do!"

Thanks, Remi! I am glad you take advantage of MASH. A little extra practice always helps, especially if you are absent and miss instruction. That can always be overwhelming!

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My guest blogger, Scotty, wants to share:

"Hello, my name is Scotty M. and I am a 6th grader at Page Middle School. The reason I am writing this paragraph because Mrs. Monhaut, a 6th grade teacher who teaches a block of math and language arts, is having extra credit. All you have to do is type a paragraph about what you are learning or what your favorite part of math is.

Speaking of my favorite part of math is what we are learning about right now, integers. Integers are really any whole number, here is an example: -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 and those are examples. These numbers will be used on a number line and you have to figure out how to use them so come and learn some more about integers in Mrs. Monhaut's classroom!"

Thanks for writing Scotty! We will be using integers a lot in the next few weeks. You will need to know some vocabulary, such as absolute values, opposite integers, and zero pairs...stay tuned!

Guest Blogger!

I am excited to have another 6th grade guest blogger, Remi M. Please leave a comment if you have any questions!

"I am a student that goes to MASH. I have found that my grade in math overall has increased a lot. Before I did MASH I was almost failing math. Now I am passing. I have a B- and hopefully after this a B or A-. If you are having trouble with math and don’t know how to get help I would recommend coming to MASH. There are about 5-6 people. Mrs. Monhaut checks your work before you leave to make sure that they are all correct. Also if you finish early Mrs. Monhaut gives you a little pop quiz. You do the work on the big white boards.

MASH is on Wednesdays after school from 3:03-4:00. I come every week and have seen changes in my math grade. Now I am doing good on every test and doing well on homework. A lot of my friends come and we have a blast! If you are having trouble with math come to MASH Wednesday’s after school!"

Making a Difference

As many of you know, I used to teach in Colorado before I moved back to Michigan. The last group of 6th graders I taught are now 8th graders. Several of them have made an impressive commitment to "Make a Difference" this holiday season. They are blogging their 25 days of efforts. If you have some extra time, check it out.

http://8thgradersmakeadifference.blogspot.com/

They have truly inspired me. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays to All!

Well, we were right! Snow day today! I know many of you are excited to start the vaction early and I hope you and your families all have a wonderful and safe holiday.

I realized this morning that Christmas and this time of year is always hectic, and it is a time of year I really rely on my math skills. Yes, I know you have a hard time believing it, but you are using math over vacation! How many of you are buying gifts this year? Well, I bet you have a budget on what to spend. As I finish up my shopping, I am constantly making mental and written lists of how much I have spent and how much money I have left. I am calculating percentages (you know I love a sale) and subtracting the differences.

I also like to bake during the holidays. Usually this means doubling or tripling recipes to make enough yummy cookies to give away. My fractions skills are always put to the test during this!

Last night I was watching the news anticipating the big storm. The weather reporters were talking about the "percentage" of chances of snow. The "rate" of snowfall per hour. The total "sum" of accumulation. Geez, math was everywhere! And you thought you could forget about it for two weeks :)

I hope you have a great vacation. Think about how you are using math over the break. Share some ways with us! Merry Christmas and see you next year!

Guest Blogger!

I am so excited to have our first 'guest' blogger! Scotty M. wanted to share the following post with all of you:

'During the school year so far we have learned a lot of subjects but so far math is my favorite. Right now Mrs. Monhaut's class is learning how to simplify fractions and it's not easy. So if you are having trouble, every Wednesday Mrs. Monhaut has MASH which is Math After School Help. So if you are having trouble, take advantage of MASH. She helps you with whatever you are having trouble with and trust me-it will help you on your tests this year in math class.'

Posted by Scotty M., Block C