May 04, 2009

5-4-09 Review questions 26 - 50 of Final review

Today we reviewed problems 26 - 50 of our Final Practice.  We didn't get to all of the problems, so we will finish with this tomorrow.  Be prepared on a 4 questions quiz tomorrow - - these questions will come from the review.


The Math 7 Final Exam will be Wednesday and Thursday, with an opportunity for test corrections on Friday.

Homework:  Re-work missed problems from problems 1 - 25

May 01, 2009

5-1-09 Review of problems 1-25

Today we reviewed the first part of the Final Practice, problems 1 - 25.  We went over the answers and re-worked any problems that students had questions on.  Students then took a 4 question quiz with questions coming directly from the review.  Grades will be posted on I-Cue on Monday. 


Monday we will review and re-work problems from Final Practice problems 26 - 50.  Again, we will have a 4 question quiz at the end of the period.  Be prepared with any questions!!

These two assignments are EXCELLENT reviews for the final exam which will be next Tuesday and Wednesday. 

Be prepared to turn in your responses to the questions on "October Sky" on Monday.

April 28, 2009

4-28-09 Advanced Organizer

We have finished the CRCT's and have finished the movie "October Sky" which shows how science and math are used in "real life" situations.  The 8 questions that you responded to are attached and they will be collected on Thursday.  You must respond in complete sentences, so re-state your question in your answer.  All of the rules that apply in Langauge Arts when turning in a final draft apply to this assignment.


Advanced Organizer

Wednesday:  Final Exam Practice
Thursday   :  Final Exam Practice
Friday       :  Quiz on questions from Final Exam Practice

Monday       5/4   :  Answer any questions
Tuesday      5/5  :  Final Exam
Wednesday  5/6 :  Final Exam
Thursday     5/7  :  Benchmark practice
Friday         5/8    :  Benchmark practice

Monday     :  Benchmark Test
Tuesday    :  Benchmark Test



April 21, 2009

4-21-09 CRCT Week

CRCT's started today so I will not be assigning formal math homework.  Informally, you should be reviewing your in-class CRCT review questions.  Please look over 20 -25 problems per night and re-work only those that you got wrong in class.  


Make sure you get a good night's rest and have a good, healthy breakfast each morning.  You are all prepared for these tests.  Have confidence in yourselves, because I have confidence in each and every one of you!  

I will be giving you dates for your Final Exam and the next Benchmark test after CRCT's.



April 13, 2009

4-13-09 Welcome Back!

It sure was good to see everyone today and I certainly enjoyed hearing about your activities and travels during Spring Break!


We have a busy week ahead getting ready for the CRCT's which start next week.  Here is our Advanced Organizer for the week:

Advanced Organizer
Monday     :   Fraction Bingo (no electricity in my room!)
No formal homework
Tuesday    :  CRCT in-class review, problems 13 - 32
HW:  White CRCT workbook, pages 40 - 42, problems 1-18
Wednesday:  CRCT in-class review, problems 33 - 43
HW:  White CRCT workbook, pages 43 - 45, problems 1-18
Thursday   :  CRCT in-class review, problems 44 - 57
HW:  White CRCT workbook, pages 46 - 48, problems 1-18
Friday       :  CRCT in-class review, problems 57 - 70
HW:  White CRCT workbook, pages 49 - 51, problems 1-18

Remember, you must show work on notebook paper to earn credit for your homework.  

Make sure you come to class prepared each day with paper, pencil, and white CRCT workbook.





April 04, 2009

4-3-09 CRCT Prep

We continued reviewing for the CRCT today.


Be prepared to share 3 ways you used Math during the break.  Be safe and have fun!!

April 02, 2009

4-2-09 Multi-step Equations and CRCT Review

We are reviewing homework with was 5 multi-step equations and then working on an in-class review for the CRCT.


Homework tonight is 5 more multi-step equations.  There COULD be a quiz tomorrow on multi-step equations, so review the last 3 nights' homework.

March 26, 2009

3-25-09 CRCT Review

Today I handed back the Cross Section activity from yesterday and then we reviewed for the CRCT.  Homework is to study for our Quiz tomorrow.  It will cover plane figures, space figures, identifying what spaces figures are created when plane figures under go a translation or rotation, and the cross sections of space figures.  The quiz is 20 questions.


March 24, 2009

3-24-09 Cross Sections

Today we learned about cross sections, the shape a space figure has when it is been sliced.  We also started to review for the CRCT.


HW - Using Monday's notes, take each plane figure listed (except quadrilateral) and name the 3-dimensional shape it would be after a translation.

Quiz Friday on Slices and Shadows!

March 19, 2009

3-19-09 Finished Benchmark Test

Today the students finished the 3rd 9-weeks Benchmark tests.  There is no formal homework tonight.


Report cards were sent home today along with Registration cards for 8th grade.  Please fill out the Registration card and return to your homeroom teacher as soon as possible.

Tomorrow we will DEAR and do AM.