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Dear Families,
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We are excited to announce that we will be beginning a new math unit exploring linear relationships! Because the unit incorporates patterns, relationships and functions, it further develops analytical skills that will prove to be helpful across all subject areas. Additionally, developing these problem solving skills will be useful in everyday life.

By the end of the unit, students will be able to construct their own linear equations, tables, and graphs in addition to understanding the connections between each. Using these three representations, students will be able to solve problems related to linear relationships. Additionally, students will know the components that make up a linear equation (slope and y-intercept), what they represent, and what they look like in tables and graphs. Because peer collaboration is so important to students this age, they will learn how to work together to understand the concepts, while gaining confidence in their mathematical abilities. Through a great deal of cooperative group work, students will begin to feel comfortable using linear relationships and hopefully gain an appreciation as to how they could use this information to solve everyday problems. At the end of the unit, students will have an exam that assesses all of the concepts and skill presented in this unit.

We would love for you to be involved in your students learning! Click ** HERE **to find one family activity you should participate in to help your student learn the concepts and the academic tasks involved in this unit.

If you have any questions and/or comments, please feel free to contact me. Any feedback you have for me would be greatly appreciated! The best way to reach me is by email: laura.schefter@gmail.com. As a reminder, please check the Source for announcements and more information about assignments. I look forward to working with you and your student throughout this unit.

Thank you, Mrs. Schefter