Monday, January 26, 2009

How do I study for a math test?

Our chapter 4 math test is coming up next Thursday! (It was pushed back a day because of Wildcat Wednesday). Here are the concepts that will be on that test:

-equivalent fractions
-ordering and comparing fractions
-adding and subtracting fractions
-multiplying and dividing fractions
-converting between fractions, decimals, and percents
-percent of a number and percent off

I often hear students say that they don't know how to study for math tests or that you can't study for a math test. Of course you can study! The best way to study for a math test is to go back through your homework, math boxes, and class work and look at problems that you've done. Rewrite the problems on a separate piece of paper and try them again. If you need new problems, you can always ask mom, dad, a brother or sister, or a teacher to make some up for you, using your old problems as examples.

The best way to learn math is by doing it, so give it a try! Good luck and happy studying!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Did you know...

Did you know that if you ever have printer issues at home while working on an assignment, you can email that assignment directly to your teacher? All teacher email addresses are available on the Randall website!

Thursday, January 15, 2009

1st semester

We're nearly halfway through the school year! Is 6th grade what you expected it to be? What are your biggest accomplishments so far this school year and what would you still like to do before your time as a 6th grader is over?