Sandra Struck, Teacher
I have found ALEKS very helpful in my classroom thus far. It has targeted my individual students' areas of concern and helps fill in the gaps of their learning. We are currently using it as an intervention for RtI, which has made the transition very easy.
Dear Parents,

As we wrap up the year, the eighth graders need to be getting ready for the EXPLORE test. I have attached some practice problems. Make sure your child knows how to do each problem.
EXPLORE practice. I have also have signed up some students for www.ixl.com. It is a great site to do practice. Other practice sites are:

www.khanacademy.org.

www.tenmarks.com

www.aaamath.com

http://www.firstinmath.com

http://hoodamath.com/

Mr. Poppenhouse
Here is a Problem to Try. Send your work and solution to kjpoppenhouse@cps.edu
Be sure to copy the problem in the body of the email.

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