This website is designed to support Hillel Day School's students and families in the area of mathematics. You will find many useful tools and valuable information including math related websites, apps, and photos. Please contact me if you have any information that can be added to this site to better support learning and the application of mathematics.
IXL.com
What: IXL.com is a website designed to support the K-8 math curriculum. Practice problems and skill builders are available for students to use to reinforce topics taught in the mathematics classroom.
When & Where: Anytime! IXL.com is available 24/7 wherever and whenever you have an internet connection.
How: Hillel Day School has purchased an individual student account for your Hillel Day School student. Each student has his/her own unique signin information. The website the students use to login is www.ixl.com/signin/hillel.
FAQ's:
Q: Does IXL.com work on the iPad?
A: Yes, but you may need to download an app. The capabilities of the site may be reduced. For example, some of the reporting features are not available.
Q: What if my child has a problem logging onto the website?
A: Contact your child's teacher for guidance.
Q: What skills should my child work on?
A: Your child's teacher can provide you will a list of skills that the class should be focusing on. Please contact the teacher for guidance.
Math Trailblazers: Please click here to see a list of skills Mrs. Straith has assigned for your class.
When & Where: Anytime! IXL.com is available 24/7 wherever and whenever you have an internet connection.
How: Hillel Day School has purchased an individual student account for your Hillel Day School student. Each student has his/her own unique signin information. The website the students use to login is www.ixl.com/signin/hillel.
FAQ's:
Q: Does IXL.com work on the iPad?
A: Yes, but you may need to download an app. The capabilities of the site may be reduced. For example, some of the reporting features are not available.
Q: What if my child has a problem logging onto the website?
A: Contact your child's teacher for guidance.
Q: What skills should my child work on?
A: Your child's teacher can provide you will a list of skills that the class should be focusing on. Please contact the teacher for guidance.
Math Trailblazers: Please click here to see a list of skills Mrs. Straith has assigned for your class.
Frequently Asked Questions
(and the Answers!)
Mastery
Q: Why does my child have to move on to the next lesson
if she hasn’t mastered skills in the current lesson?
A: Mastery varies with each child and depends on her learning and problem-solving styles. Because people rarely master a new concept or skill after only one exposure, the program has a “spiral” design that informally introduces topics for two years before formal study. The “spiral” approach offers both consistent follow-up and a variety of experiences. If your child does not master a topic the first time it is introduced, she will have the opportunity to increase her understanding the next time it is presented. Your child will regularly review and practice concepts by playing content-specific games and by completing written exercises and assessments. Your classroom teacher can give you a list of skills your child is expected to master
this year.
Cited from: http://instruction.aaps.k12.mi.us/EM_parent_hdbk/FAQs.html
Pi Day Contest
It may seem early to start preparing for the school-wide Digits of Pi Contest, but it is never too early. If you start now and practice every day, you will be surprised at how many digits you can memorize. I can't wait to see how many this year's winner will be able to recite! Last year's winner recited over 400 digits. Can you believe it? Good luck and don't forget that Pi Day is March 14th!
The IXL Math Practice Website
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Math Lunch ClubThis year we are pleased to once again offer a lunch and recess math club to 3rd and 4th graders once a week. It will be held every Wednesday. Mr. Newman and Mrs. Straith will be leading the club. Your child should bring his/her lunch to Mrs. Partovich’s classroom in room 108 at the beginning of 4th period. Please do not pack any foods that have peanuts or have been prepared in a factory with peanuts.
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