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