About the Teacher
Dear students and parents, my name is Mrs. Le. I have a background from Computer Science and Liberal Arts. I’m now pursuing Single Subject Credentials of Foundational-level Math at Cal State University, Fullerton, because I like to teach mathematics. My parents, who are retired teachers in Vietnam, also encourage me to follow the teaching profession. In addition, I love learning new things, and I never stop learning in my whole life for my individual growth. I also want to share my math knowledge to students and help them develop their math and social skills, especially their critical thinking, which is one of the key factors for their success. Please feel free to watch the following video which introduces me as a teacher and a learner to know more about me. I hope you enjoy your video, and I'm looking forward to knowing you and hearing from you.
My introduction video
About the Topic
In grades 6-8, students begin to extend their knowledge of the number system from positive integers to rational numbers, such as positive and negative integers, fractions, and decimal numbers. Thus, the topic about the multiplication and division of rational numbers becomes one of the essential topics for learning the number system. To start successfully with this topic, students need to have the prior knowledge of multiplying and dividing positive rational numbers. Students also need to know that positive and negative numbers together describe quantities having opposite directions or values, e.g., temperature above/below zero, credits/debits, etc. The topic will start with positive and negative integers first before extending to positive and negative fractions and decimal numbers. During the topic, students will learn how to represent positive and negative numbers using the physical or visual manipulative model and how to use the model to multiply and divide positive and negative numbers.
MATH CONTENT STANDARDS
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.A
Understand that multiplication is extended from fractions to rational numbers by requiring that continue to satisfy the properties of operations, particularly the distributive property, leading to products such as (-1)(-1) = 1 and the rules for multiplying signed numbers. Interpret products of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.B
Understand that integers can be divided, provided that the divisor is not zero, and every quotient of integers (with non-zero divisor) is a rational number. If p and q are integers, then -(p/q) = (-p)/q = p/(-q). Interpret quotients of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.C
Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide rational numbers.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.D
Convert a rational number to a decimal using long division; know that the decimal form of a rational number terminates in 0s or eventually repeats.
MATH CONTENT STANDARDS
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2
Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.A
Understand that multiplication is extended from fractions to rational numbers by requiring that continue to satisfy the properties of operations, particularly the distributive property, leading to products such as (-1)(-1) = 1 and the rules for multiplying signed numbers. Interpret products of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.B
Understand that integers can be divided, provided that the divisor is not zero, and every quotient of integers (with non-zero divisor) is a rational number. If p and q are integers, then -(p/q) = (-p)/q = p/(-q). Interpret quotients of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.C
Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide rational numbers.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.2.D
Convert a rational number to a decimal using long division; know that the decimal form of a rational number terminates in 0s or eventually repeats.
About this Space
This site provides useful information and resources that help students, with their parents’ understanding and support, succeed in my math class. The pages of the site are organized in the following categories for you to explore. I hope you will discover many interesting things about my math class through those pages.
1) The "HOME" page: you can read a brief bio about the teacher, understand what students are learning in my math class, and find some ways to contact me when needed.
2) The “WHAT IS MATH?” page: you will be able to explore more about the concept of math and to enjoy a related video.
3) The "USEFUL LINKS" page: you will find the helpful links which are associated which the unit topic we are working on.
4) The "DIGITAL INTERACTIVES" page: you will find technological tools for education here.
5) The "INTERNET USE" page: you will learn how to protect yourself while using the internet.
6) The “WEBERCISE” and “CHOICEBOARD” pages: you will see fun, interactive activities here to help students learn deeply about the unit topic.
7) The “GRAPHIC ORGANIZER” page: you will see how students make sense of what they learn through visual models.
8) The “ASSESSMENTS” page: you will find how I assess students’ comprehension and performance in learning math.
9) The “LECTURE” page: you can read the topic lesson plans here.
10) The “SHOWCASE” page: The page exhibits videos, forms, etc. that serve for the lectures of the unit topic.
1) The "HOME" page: you can read a brief bio about the teacher, understand what students are learning in my math class, and find some ways to contact me when needed.
2) The “WHAT IS MATH?” page: you will be able to explore more about the concept of math and to enjoy a related video.
3) The "USEFUL LINKS" page: you will find the helpful links which are associated which the unit topic we are working on.
4) The "DIGITAL INTERACTIVES" page: you will find technological tools for education here.
5) The "INTERNET USE" page: you will learn how to protect yourself while using the internet.
6) The “WEBERCISE” and “CHOICEBOARD” pages: you will see fun, interactive activities here to help students learn deeply about the unit topic.
7) The “GRAPHIC ORGANIZER” page: you will see how students make sense of what they learn through visual models.
8) The “ASSESSMENTS” page: you will find how I assess students’ comprehension and performance in learning math.
9) The “LECTURE” page: you can read the topic lesson plans here.
10) The “SHOWCASE” page: The page exhibits videos, forms, etc. that serve for the lectures of the unit topic.
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me any time. You can either email me at [email protected] or use the contact form below to send me a message. You may also call me at the phone number provided on the class syllabus.