What a busy week this week!! I am definitely looking forward to resting over spring break.
In algebra, we will begin Chapter 11. This chapter is one of the most useful chapters for geometry next year.
In math, we are finishing our chapter on percents (Chapter 7). We will have a test over this chapter on Thursday of this week. Your child should now be able to find discounts and tips without using the calculator on their phone!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Weekly Update
This week in Algebra we will finish Chapter 10 (Quadratic Functions) with a test on Friday. Students should focus their studying on 10.6, completing the square, as this is where they tend to struggle most!
In math, we will continue to work through Chapter 7, Ratios, Rates and Percents. Part of this week will be spent on tricks for mental math with percents. Hopefully by the end of the week students will be able to estimate tip and sale prices without a calculator!!
In math, we will continue to work through Chapter 7, Ratios, Rates and Percents. Part of this week will be spent on tricks for mental math with percents. Hopefully by the end of the week students will be able to estimate tip and sale prices without a calculator!!
Monday, February 28, 2011
ISAT WEEK!!
This week is ISAT week for all students. Due to changes in the schedule to accommodate the testing, classes will not meet every day.
In algebra, we will continue in Chapter 10, Quadratic Functions. We have been focusing on the graph aspect of these functions and will continue to relate the functions to their graphs throughout the chapter.
In math, we are going to begin Chapter 7, Ratios, Rates and Percents. We will work on applying these skills to real life situations, especially the percents. By the end of this chapter, students should be able to estimate percentages WITHOUT a calculator.
Have a great week!
In algebra, we will continue in Chapter 10, Quadratic Functions. We have been focusing on the graph aspect of these functions and will continue to relate the functions to their graphs throughout the chapter.
In math, we are going to begin Chapter 7, Ratios, Rates and Percents. We will work on applying these skills to real life situations, especially the percents. By the end of this chapter, students should be able to estimate percentages WITHOUT a calculator.
Have a great week!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Super Hero Day!
Today was Super Hero Day at Lakeview. The math teachers were "Math Heroes". It was great to see all of the students in their costumes.
In Algebra next week we will be finishing up Chapter 8. We will be working on an in-class project in the beginning of the week dealing with exponential growth. Friday will be the Chapter 8 test.
In math, we will continue to study geometry and measurement. We will be focusing on transformations.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Happy New Year!
This past week was a great first week back to school in 2011!
In Algebra, we began Chapter 8 which covers exponents and exponential functions. We will continue with Chapter 8 for the next couple of weeks. Studens will be taking the MAP test this week on Wednesday and Thursday.
In Math, we began Chapter 8 which covers angle, shapes and measurements. Students are off to a great start in this chapter.
In Algebra, we began Chapter 8 which covers exponents and exponential functions. We will continue with Chapter 8 for the next couple of weeks. Studens will be taking the MAP test this week on Wednesday and Thursday.
In Math, we began Chapter 8 which covers angle, shapes and measurements. Students are off to a great start in this chapter.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Happy Holidays!
Today is always a fun day to be an 8th grade teacher. The students are dressed up for their ballroom dance this afternoon and they look GREAT!!! Below is a picture of the students in my homebase. 
I hope everyone has a restful break and enjoys their time off with family and friends.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Break is ALMOST here!
I know the students are looking forward to their winter break as much as I am. I can't wait to spend two weeks celebrating the holidays with my family and friends. But, before that begins we have to wrap things up in math:)
This week in Algebra, we will be taking the Semester Final. We have been preparing for this the last several days and I am sure that the students will do well!
In math, we have one lesson left in our study of equations and inequalities. We will have a shortened test next Thursday due to the shortened schedule on that day. When we get back from break we will begin studying geometry and measurement.
This week in Algebra, we will be taking the Semester Final. We have been preparing for this the last several days and I am sure that the students will do well!
In math, we have one lesson left in our study of equations and inequalities. We will have a shortened test next Thursday due to the shortened schedule on that day. When we get back from break we will begin studying geometry and measurement.
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