How math is taught has changed so much since we were in school! With that being said, it can be difficult for parents to help with homework, and that is completely understandable! Here are some links to help you with the content your child is learning in math this year! These CPM links walk you through the process and math involved, as well as providing practice problems and solutions to try at home.
CPM Parent Resources:
Why are we learning math this way? Why active/team learning instead of lecture/teacher based learning? Our work in 6th grade is very student based, with the students doing most of the discovery and learning with the teacher as a support instead of providing all of the information. This can be a tough transition for students and it is normal for students to feel like they are not learning anything. This is a great article from the Harvard Gazette about active learning and the benefits to student learning. Check it out!
CPM Parent Resources:
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- Chapter 5
Why are we learning math this way? Why active/team learning instead of lecture/teacher based learning? Our work in 6th grade is very student based, with the students doing most of the discovery and learning with the teacher as a support instead of providing all of the information. This can be a tough transition for students and it is normal for students to feel like they are not learning anything. This is a great article from the Harvard Gazette about active learning and the benefits to student learning. Check it out!