Finless Porpoises Finish Word Problems First
Why are finless porpoises called finless? They don't have dorsal fins! Instead of a dorsal fin, there is a small ridge on their backs that starts just behind their blowhole and extends as far as the tail flukes. They're so good at word problems that they always finish first. Unless—and it could happen!—you get better than them.
Through in-class activities and independent practice of word problems, students will review:
- All weaker math skills (invididualized by student)
- Calculating percentages and solving equations with percents of whole numbers
- Using scale factors to generate equivalent ratios in measurement situations (e.g., miles, meters, cups, gallons, rates, etc.)
- Generating equivalent ratios with fractions and using ratios to divide fractions
- Entering radii with angle measurements and exploring vertical angles
- Using a Cartesian coordinate grid to locate points and measure distances between points
- Creating symmetrical shapes on a coordinate grid using a line of symmetry
- Representing linear relationships by translating x-y tables to graphs and translating graphs to x-y tables
- Locating points expressed as fractions and decimals to the tenths place by scaling the Cartesian coordinate plane
- Using the order of operations to evaluate expressions involving exponents
- Fluently simplifying expressions involving exponents
- Fluently simplifying multi-step expressions
- Comparing integers from -10 to 10 using a number line
- Rounding integers to the tens place and comparing integer values
- Day and Time: Mondays, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM ET
- Class Duration: 4 Weeks
- Dates: May 5 - 26, 2025
- Recommended for: Ages 11+ / Grades 6-7
- Teacher: TTK Faculty
- Required Materials:
- DreamBox math app*
*There is an additional $45 charge for DreamBox, which is a one-time purchase for the entire school year. Here at The Thinking Kid, we utilize the DreamBox Math App to enable our students to practice math skills outside of the classroom. DreamBox engages students through math games to test their proficiency in math concepts discussed in class. DreamBox access is essential to student success in our math program. If you have previously purchased DreamBox, please contact us at miriam@thethinkingkid.org
