Tuesday, June 3, 2014

7th Grade Math & Pre-Algebra - Make-up day to turn in any missing/late homework assignments and retake any quizzes in which the student has not shown proficiency.  Today is the last day to turn any work for credit.  After today missing work will be scored as a zero (0).   NO HW

Monday, June 2, 2014

7th Grade Math & Pre-Algebra - Open Note POD Quiz.  NO HW

Friday, May 30, 2014

7th Grade Math & Pre-Algebra - Field trip to the Pulaski Trail and Pottsville (East Shoshone Park near Mullan).  NO HW

Thursday, May 29, 2014

7th Grade Math - Complete the 1910 fire presentations from yesterday.  No HW

Pre-Algebra - Make-up day to complete any missing or late assignments..   No HW

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

7th Grade Math - Students who did not finish the Surface Area of Pyramids and Triangular Prisms on Tuesday were given time to finish today.  The rest of the class began a project on the 1910 Fire.  Students will be attending a field trip on Friday so the project is an opportunity for students to research the 1910 fire, the size of the fire, how many lives were lost, as well as discuss the blow up caused by gale force winds.  Following the research students will complete a presentation of their choice within small groups.  No HW

Pre-Algebra - Test over Chapter 11 sections 11-1 to 11-3.   No HW 

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

7th Grade Math - Make-up Day.  Students were given the day to get caught up on missing assignments and retake quizzes they still need to reach proficiency on.  Students were also told they have one week remaining to get all assignments completed.  I reminded them I am available each morning from 7:30 to 7:55, each lunch period and daily from 3:05 to 3:30.  They can come in during these times for help or to make up work.   No HW

Pre-Algebra - * UPDATE * - the test was postponed until Wednesday as several students were absent during the final study and overview Thursday and Friday of last week.   HW - Study for Chapter 11 Test on Wednesday

Thursday, May 22, 2014

7th Grade Math - After classes yesterday I determined students needed another day to prepare for the Surface Area of Pyramids and Prism Quiz.  Today I gave students a 4 question practice test that is nearly identical to the real quiz and asked them to work with partners to make sure they understand how to break each shape into smaller shapes to find the surface area.   HW - Study for the Surface Area of Pyramids and Prisms Quiz on Friday.

Pre-Algebra - Students were released to watch the drama play during 6th period.  Continue to review and study for the test.   HW - Study for Test over Chapter 11 sections 11-1, 11-2 & 11-3 on Tuesday May 27th

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

7th Grade Math - A practice quiz over Surface Area of Pyramids and Triangular Prisms was handed out and students had the whole period to work and ask questions.   HW - Study for the Surface Area of Pyramids and Prisms Quiz on Thursday

Pre-Algebra - The mid-chapter test was reviewed as a whole class, with students solving each problem on the board for Review.   HW - Study for Test over Chapter 11 sections 11-1, 11-2 & 11-3 on Tuesday May 27th.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

7th Grade Math - Students were split into learning groups.  The answers to yesterdays assignment were placed on the board randomly.  Groups were asked to work together to match up the answers to the questions.  Each group had to show their work to defend how they came up with the answer.   HW - Study for the Surface Area of Pyramids and Prisms Quiz on Thursday

Pre-Algebra - Yesterday's assignment was collected and extra credit was given to students who completed the assignment on time.  There will be a test of Chapter 11, section 11-1, 11-2 & 11-3 next week.  To help prepare students for the test, the assignment was Mid-Chapter Test on pg 582-583 1-26 all.   HW - Pg 582-583 1-26 all

Monday, May 19, 2014

7th Grade Math - The assignment from last Wednesday was corrected, questions were answered and challenging problems were solved on the board.  The daily assignment was handed out and students were given nearly 30 minutes of class time to work on the Surface Area of Pyramids worksheet.  The Surface Area of Triangular Prisms and Pyramids Quiz will be on Thursday.  HW - Complete the assigned Surface Area WS, time will be given to ask questions at the beginning of class Tuesday

Pre-Algebra - Slope and Intercept.  The assignment from last Wednesday was corrected and questions or solved on the board.  The daily assignment was given and students had approximately 30 of class time to work on the assignment and ask questions.   HW - WS 11-3 Practice B