Math 7-We practiced our mental math today. Students received graded work and a print off showing what assignments have been marked and what needs to be handed in. Please work tonight to catch up on missed homework and come in for help if there are parts you are struggling with. Unit Test on algebra is this Friday, April 25th. Science 8-We discussed the Erosion Multi-media Project due this week, and looked at techtonic plate movement. 8E1- Due April 248E2- Due April 248L- Due April 25 Science 7L1-Today we determined how people could use potential results of an invented scientific experiment to benefit their daily lives. Students were looking at which surfaces absorb the most heat. No homework. 

Please continue to review mental math strategies at home with your child.  Parents should continue to sign their child's packet 2 times a week.  This packet should be returned to school each Monday with the quiz they did at home.  Below is a review of how students should use mental math when they encounter decimals.  I have also included some sample questions for your use.   Estimation should be used to develop a sense of the size of the answer for all calculations involving decimals. Multiplying by a decimal -Take the decimal away and multiply the numbers, add the decimal back.  Use an estimation to help put the decimal back. -Ex 0.4 x 12= 4.8 4 x 12 = 48   0.4 is close to 0.5.      0.5 x 12=6 so replace the decimal to the tenths and get 4.8   Practice questions:                                                     Answers4.6 x 2 =                                             9.2 0.4 x 12 =                                             4.8 0.32 x 0.02 =                                       0.0064 1.5 x 0.3 =                                            0.45 0.07 x 11 =                                           0.77