Dr. Kissel's 6th Grade Math Class, by Regina C.

Dr. Kissel’s 6th Grade Math Class

Written by Regina C.

This past marking period in math we were busy! We did a lot of things. The first topic was still fractions. We worked on multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers. After learning the rules for multiplying, dividing was easy. You simply take the reciprocal of the second fraction (by flipping it upside down) or turn the mixed number into an improper fraction and take the reciprocal of that. Then you just multiply. We took a test on that. Then we studied for a test on everything that we learned about fractions. It covered adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, finding the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) and LCM (Least Common Multiple), turning fractions into decimals and percents, and comparing fractions. When we took the big test we were happy about finishing this unit.

Now we are studying geometry. We have even taken our first test on it. The hard part is figuring out the measurements of certain angles by using the values of other angles, but it is a fun challenge. We have recently drawn parabolas inside equilateral triangles. The triangles will be cut out and put on a bulletin board next to each other. That is tessellating. It will create a geometric design. There is even another test coming up.

Soon we will be starting a Geometry WebQuest. We’ll be going on an Internet scavenger hunt and that will be fun!