This week is ISAT week and so far students are doing a great job with the testing. It is great to see them working hard and doing their best.
In algebra next week, we will be working on Chapter 10. Students have a set of problems from the first three sections and will receive the rest of the chapter once we cover more of the material. The plan is to finish up Chapter 10 before spring break.
In math we will be working with percents. Most of our time will be spent with the applications of percents in the real world. Hopefully students will see the advantage to having a good understanding of percents in their real lives!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Week of 2/20
This week in algebra we will begin working in Chapter 10 with graphing Quadratic Functions. We will be talking about how quadratics apply in real life and hopefully the students will begin to make some connections between the physics they will be learning in science and the math behind it. In Chapter 9, factoring, we applied the math in situations where an object is hit into the air or falls from a height, we will continue to to exam these applications and others.
In math we are getting ready to change our pace. We will spend the first part of the week preparing for Thursday's trimester test. Following that, we will be reviewing for ISATs. I am sure that students will whip right through the review of their favorite topics, like fractions ;)
Have a great week!
In math we are getting ready to change our pace. We will spend the first part of the week preparing for Thursday's trimester test. Following that, we will be reviewing for ISATs. I am sure that students will whip right through the review of their favorite topics, like fractions ;)
Have a great week!
Friday, January 20, 2012
What a week!
On Monday in algebra we will be taking the chapter 8 test. We will then move into factoring!! YEA!!!!!
In math we will take the Chapter 8 test in two parts. Wednesday we will test over sections 8.6-8.8 and on Thursday we will test over sections 8.1-8.5. Students will be allowed to create a note card to use on each day of the test. (This means two note cards total, one for each day.)
Also this week we will be participating in the Cancer Smashers fundraiser. Ours school is in a friendly competition against Eisenhower to see who can raise the most money. GO SPARTANS!!!!
Friday, January 13, 2012
Weekly Update
Finally the first snow is here!!! I hope that everyone has a weekend filled with activities that are enhanced by the recent snow fall.
Next week in Algebra we will be finishing up Chapter 8 on Exponential Functions. We are finally getting into to the problem solving and practical applications in this chapter, the part that I enjoy most! Students should also begin working on their chapter 8 project about exponential growth.
In math, we will also be wrapping up Chapter 8 on polygons. We will finish the week by studying transformations of polygons. Our test will be the following week.
Have a great long weekend!!
Next week in Algebra we will be finishing up Chapter 8 on Exponential Functions. We are finally getting into to the problem solving and practical applications in this chapter, the part that I enjoy most! Students should also begin working on their chapter 8 project about exponential growth.
In math, we will also be wrapping up Chapter 8 on polygons. We will finish the week by studying transformations of polygons. Our test will be the following week.
Have a great long weekend!!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Happy New Year
I hope that everyone has had a great start to the new year! We have hit the ground running with new chapters in both math classes this week.
In Algebra, we started chapter 8, which covers exponent operations and exponential functions. We spent this past week making sure that students have solid skills in applying the properties of exponent operations. Next week we will move onto the application of exponential rules in exponential functions. zStudents will also begin our Chapter 8 problem packet. This time it is more of an investigation than a set of word problems. With cold and flu season in full swing, it is the perfect time to study how antibiotics work!!
In Math, we have also started Chapter 8. This chapter deals with shapes and their properties. Students have been putting their equation solving skills from the last chapter to use this week by finding missing angle measures. They will continue using these skills throughout the rest of the chapter. Next week will move onto quadrilaterals and other polygons.
Monday and Tuesday students will be taking the MAP test in their social studies classes. Students have met with their homebase teachers to set goals for this upcoming test!
In Algebra, we started chapter 8, which covers exponent operations and exponential functions. We spent this past week making sure that students have solid skills in applying the properties of exponent operations. Next week we will move onto the application of exponential rules in exponential functions. zStudents will also begin our Chapter 8 problem packet. This time it is more of an investigation than a set of word problems. With cold and flu season in full swing, it is the perfect time to study how antibiotics work!!
In Math, we have also started Chapter 8. This chapter deals with shapes and their properties. Students have been putting their equation solving skills from the last chapter to use this week by finding missing angle measures. They will continue using these skills throughout the rest of the chapter. Next week will move onto quadrilaterals and other polygons.
Monday and Tuesday students will be taking the MAP test in their social studies classes. Students have met with their homebase teachers to set goals for this upcoming test!
Friday, December 9, 2011
One More Week!
I know the students are already feeling the excitement of the upcoming winter break!
Coming up next week in Algebra we will have our Semester Final. Students have been preparing for this exam and will do well!!
In math, we are also preparing for a test on Wednesday over Chapter 6. Students will be assessed on their equation solving ability in this chapter.
All students can look forward to a homework free break in math:)
Coming up next week in Algebra we will have our Semester Final. Students have been preparing for this exam and will do well!!
In math, we are also preparing for a test on Wednesday over Chapter 6. Students will be assessed on their equation solving ability in this chapter.
All students can look forward to a homework free break in math:)
Monday, December 5, 2011
Week of December 5th
The next two weeks in Algebra are very busy. We will be finishing Chapter 7, as well as, reviewing for and taking the Semester Final. You should have received an email from me regarding proficiency credit in regards to the exam. Below I have listed important dates.
Tuesday 12/6 Chapter 7 Test Part I (Solving Systems)
Wednesday 12/7 Chapter 7 Test Part II (Problem Solving); Chapter 7 Problems Due
Thursday 12/8 Chapters 1-7 Cumulative Review Due #1-70
Tuesday and Wednesday 12/13 & 12/14 DGS Semester Final
In math we will be finishing Chapter 6 this week. By the end of the chapter students should be proficient in solving equations. The Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, December 13th.
Tuesday 12/6 Chapter 7 Test Part I (Solving Systems)
Wednesday 12/7 Chapter 7 Test Part II (Problem Solving); Chapter 7 Problems Due
Thursday 12/8 Chapters 1-7 Cumulative Review Due #1-70
Tuesday and Wednesday 12/13 & 12/14 DGS Semester Final
In math we will be finishing Chapter 6 this week. By the end of the chapter students should be proficient in solving equations. The Chapter 6 test will be on Tuesday, December 13th.
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