Week of 5/17/10

This week, Algebra 1 students will have their last test of the year.  However, it is the most important test, as it will determine which math class they will take next year.  On Wednesday and Thursday this week (5/19 and 5/20), all Algebra 1 students will take the Exit Exam.  The number of questions has not been released yet, but students must answer at least 70% correctly in order to move on to Geometry and Algebra 2.  Students who score below 70% will repeat Algebra 1 next year.  We have been reviewing for this test and the final two topics for review will be polynomials (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing) and systems of equations.

6th grade students will continue reviewing for their two-day final exam, which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday of next week (5/26 and 5/27).  We will also continue working on our survey project.

A few notes and reminders:

• Students can begin bringing back their textbooks.
• Students should return their superlatives nominations.
• Field trip forms are due!  $40 for 8th graders is due tomorrow and $10 for 6th graders is due on Friday.
• 8th Grade field trip to Great America is on Wednesday, June 2.
• 6th Grade field trip to Seabright Beach is on Friday, May 28.
• This Friday is College/Career day, so we will have a modified schedule with shortened periods.
• Next Monday is Math Collaboration day, so all math teachers will be off-campus working together to create curriculum.

Homework for the week is as follows:

6th Grade HW
Mon (5/17) - Area/Volume Worksheet
Tue (5/18) - Survey Project Parts 5
Wed (5/19) - Expressions Worksheet
Thu (5/20) - Survey Project Parts 6

Fri (5/21) - Survey Project due (all)


8th Grade HW
Mon (5/17) - Exit Exam Practice Problems #14, 21, 26-28, 37, 39, 41, 42, 57
Tue (5/18) - Exit Exam Practice Problems #10, 22, 30, 36, 44, 59, 60, 64, 65
Wed (5/19) - No HW (Exit Exam today)
Thu (5/20) - No HW (Exit Exam today)
Fri (5/21) - No HW