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Parents: Try thisA man is on a diet and goes into a shop to buy

some turkey slices. He is given 3 slices which together weigh 1/3 of a pound, but his diet allows ¼ of a pound. How much of the 3 slices can he eat while staying true to his diet? Give an answer and explain your reasoning. You may use diagrams or mathematics equations.

7th and 8th Grade Common Core State Standards – Less, Deeper – More Rigor

Math practices1)Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

2)Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

3)Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

4)Model with mathematics.

5)Use appropriate tools strategically.

6)Attend to precision.

7)Look for and make use of struction.

8)Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Class Expectations

Grades based evidence of growth in the following areas: Tests/Quizzes Homework Class workSupplies need to be brought everyday Textbook Binder Notebook Agenda Pencils

Attendance is Critical: Please do not take your child out for any extended period of time.

GRADEs

www.engrade.com/students•Every student has their own user name and password.•Grades are updated as grades are entered.•Students can send me messages

Internet Resources

• Motion Math – http:// www. motionmathgames.com

• Conceptua Math – http://www. www.conceptuamath.com

• Buzz Math - http://www.buzzmath.com

• Dragon Box - http://www.dragonboxapp.com NOTE this is a location to get a smart phone app

• Refraction - play.centerforgamescience.org/refraction/site

Website:

Ms. Cummings’ Website

www.mscummings.com