FMS Math Newsletter

Welcome to the Fugett Math Newsletter—Connecting Families and Classrooms!

Getting the Most from This Newsletter

This newsletter is your guide to what your child is learning in math each month. Watch the videos together at home to explore the concepts more deeply, support their learning, and reinforce key skills in meaningful ways.

Here are some ideas for how and when to use the videos:

Preview Content: Want to be ahead of what's coming next? Watch the videos to preview the next unit's content!
Review Content: Need to see the content learned in class, again? Watch the videos to review the content!
Missed School: Absent from school and missed some of the instruction? Watch the videos to get caught up and stay on track!

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Grade 6

November

We’re exploring rates and ratios this month! Use the videos to learn more about these important math ideas and see how you can support your child as they practice and grow.

$grade 6 fraction math problem$

October

We’ll explore multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals.

How to help at home videos:

September

We explored geometry- gaining a deeper understanding of surface area, volume, and nets of 3-dimensional figures.

Grade 7

Solving an Equation vs. Solving an Inequality

November

This month, 7th graders are unlocking the world of equations and inequalities! Watch as they explore strategies, solve problems, and build the skills that make math meaningful and fun. Be sure to watch the videos at home to help strengthen their understanding of these topics.

October

We’ll continue using integers in expressions and equations, solving for unknown variables.

How to help at home videos:

September

In September, we focused on understanding Integers. Integers are whole numbers & their opposites (positive and negative numbers).

Grade 8

November

Pre-Algebra: This month in Pre-Algebra, students are exploring slope, learning how to calculate the steepness of a line as the vertical change over the horizontal change (y over x). Watch the videos at home to help your child strengthen their understanding and practice applying this important concept.

Algebra 1: This month, students are learning about Relations and Functions- understanding how inputs and outputs are connected and how to determine if a relation represents a function. They’ll also explore different ways to represent functions using tables, graphs, and equations.

Geometry: Geometry students are beginning Chapter 3: Parallel and Perpendicular Lines! They’ll explore how to identify parallel, perpendicular, and skew lines; revisit angle relationships formed when parallel lines are cut by a transversal; prove when lines are parallel; and learn to write equations for both parallel and perpendicular lines.

Video- Skew Lines, Perpendicular, and Parallel lines & Planes, Intersecting lines & Transversals

Algebra 2: In Algebra 2, students are diving into quadratic equations and polynomial functions. They’re learning how to analyze graphs, identify key features, and apply different methods to solve and simplify expressions. Watch the videos at home to help your child strengthen their understanding and see how these concepts connect to real-world problem solving.

October

Pre-Algebra: We are focusing on Transformations (Geometry). How to help at home video: Transformational Geometry (Translations, Rotations, Reflections)

Geometry: We’ll be exploring the Basics of Geometry – Points, Lines, Planes, Angles, and then beginning Intro to Proofs

Algebra 1: We are learning about Inequalities and absolute value inequalities. How to help at home videos: Solving Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities - Number Line & Interval Notation - Algebra

Algebra 2: We will be working on Parent Functions, Absolute Value Functions, Quadratic Functions and Quadratic Equations

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IXL Resources for Students and Families

Use the videos below to learn how to navigate the IXL platform effectively. They cover key features like tracking SmartScore progress, accessing instructional videos, and understanding how IXL supports benchmark scores. These resources are designed to help students and families get the most out of their practice and improve math skills at home.

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