Well, we're looking at the last few weeks of school, but the kids are maintaining incredible attitudes. This makes working with them fairly easy, which is a blessing.

The Pre-Calculus class just completed a chapter on probability, and will be taking a test on it this week. One of the students remarked that there were so many ways to approach any one problem that it became confusing. To this I will agree, but they are doing fantastic none the less.

The Geometry class will be entering the last chapter of the school year beginning next week. They will be looking at the basis of the trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, and tangent).

The Math-U-See classes are reviewing various algebra skills in preparation for future testing and to strengthen weaknesses that are common among those students. Currently, one of the classes is working on solving 3 unknowns given 3 equations. This takes a lot of meticulous work, which sharpens their skills. The other class is working on setting up word problems based on one unknown. This will help with End of Course Assessment testing that we will be completing in a couple of weeks.

The middle school math classes range anywhere from a step below pre-algebra, to a step below calculus. One of the middle school classes is working on volumes & surface areas of 3 dimensional solids, statements & equations involving 1 unknown, and adding & subtracting integers. All of these will help cement certain concepts that are easily forgotten. On the other end, a middle school class will be employing the rational roots theorem with the application of finding where different polynomial equations may cross the x-axis.

Regardless of where any one math class is, all students are looking at the end of the year with anticipation. Thankfully, the efforts of the students, as a whole, have remained at an impressive level. Keep pushing on, and don't forget we're almost there!