{"id":31373,"date":"2025-09-16T09:09:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/WestwoodJH\/?p=31373"},"modified":"2025-09-16T09:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T14:09:41","slug":"meet-our-math-department","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schools.risd.org\/WestwoodJH\/meet-our-math-department\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet our Math Department!","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coming up in Math<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All Math Courses NWEA&nbsp;MAP Growth testing in class:&nbsp;Sept 8\u201311<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-Algebra &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Topics:&nbsp;Solving equations with and without variables on both sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graduate Profile Connection<\/strong>: Solving equations strengthens critical thinking skills and builds a strong foundation for future math 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