Ms. Sovinsky
Which Maryland beach did I visit this summer?
Ocean City
A regular MetroBus ride costs $2.25. If you take the bus to school and back home for 5 days, how much would you spend?
2.25 × 2 = 4.50
4.50× 5 = $22.50
D.C. is divided into this many political wards.
D.C. has eight wards
If you're confused during a lesson, what should you do?
What does it mean to have a growth mindset in math?
Believing you can improve in math with effort and practice
Which Delaware beach did I visit this summer?
Bethany Beach
The Washington Nationals currently offer District Tickets starting as low as $5 for some games. If you buy 4 tickets at $5 each, how much do the tickets cost?
5 × 4 = $20
Name both rivers that meet in Washington, D.C.
Potomac and Anacostia River
What does it mean to stay engaged during class?
Paying attention, participating, completing your work, and asking for help when needed.
Making mistakes in math helps your brain grow. True or False
True!
What is one hobby Ms. Sovinsky enjoys outside of school?
A 1-day unlimited Metro pass currently costs $13.50. If you buy one for yourself and one for a friend, how much do you spend?
13.50 × 2 = $27.00
Before D.C. became the capital, this city served as the nation's capital from 1790–1800.
Philadelphia.
The federal capital was transferred to the new capital on the Potomac in 1800
What should you do if someone else is speaking?
Listen respectfully, avoid interrupting, and wait for your turn to speak.
If you find a math problem challenging, what’s the best first step?
A. Give up
B. Ask someone else to do it
C. Break it into smaller parts and try
D. Skip it and hope it’s not on the test
C. Break it into smaller parts and try
Which county and state is Ms. Sovinsky originally from?
Harford County, Maryland
Ben's Chili Bowl is a D.C. landmark that has been part of the community since 1958. If a burger costs $10.99 and you buy 2, how much is your food before tax?
10.99 × 2 = $21.98
When completed in 1884, this D.C. landmark was the tallest building in the world. What is the name of the building and how tall is it?
The Washington Monument is 555ft.
Which of these is an example of respectful behavior?
A. Rolling your eyes when someone asks a question
B. Calling out answers without raising your hand
C. Respecting someone’s learning pace
D. Taking someone’s pencil without asking
C. Respecting someone’s learning pace
Which of these famous people struggled with math in school?
A. Albert Einstein
B. Beyoncé
C. Michael Jordan
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
(Fun fact: Many successful people struggled in school subjects but kept working hard!)
What is one thing Ms. Sovinsky has always wanted to learn how to do?
Snowboarding
A Nationals District Ticket can start at $15 for a Marquee game. If you buy 2 tickets and receive a 20% discount, how much will you pay?
2 × $15 = $30
20% of $30 = $6
$30 − $6 = $24
D.C. has how many quadrants? Which quadrant contains the largest share of the city’s land area?
4 quadrants
Northwest has the largest share of the city's land area
What matters more in class — getting everything right or trying your best the whole time?
trying your best the whole time
Why is it important to show your work in math?
A. Teachers like to grade more papers
B. It helps you earn partial credit
C. It shows your thinking and helps you learn
D. B and C
D. B and C