Week 25 - WPA

WPA
On Tuesday, every student will be taking a writing test, administered in their 3rd period class.  For 6th and 8th graders, this is a district assessment.  For 7th graders, this is part of the CST (California Standards Test).

Thursday Substitute
This Thursday, I will be attending the UCLA training for the intervention class that I will be teaching next year.  Students are expected to behave well for the substitute teacher and complete the given worksheet.  Next week, I will be out of the classroom on Monday and Tuesday.  Mr. Ayala (former John Muir teacher) will be the substitute teacher.

6th Grade Announcements & Homework
This week we will be studying area of quadrilaterals, triangles, and circles.  Homework is below:

Monday (2/28): WB 10-4 #1-6
Tuesday (3/1): WB 10-5 #1-11 odd
Wednesday (3/2): WB 10-5 #2-12 even
Thursday (3/3): Area Quiz Practice Problems
Friday (3/4): No HW (Quiz today)

Pre-Algebra Announcements & Homework
This week we will be learning about geometric relationships (parallel, perpendicular, and skew lines and planes), angle relationships, triangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem.  Usually, all Pre-Algebra students at John Muir have the same homework, but this week and next it will be different (out of order) because of the days that I will be out.  Homework is below:

Monday (2/28): WB 8-2 all
Tuesday (3/1): WB 8-3 odds, WB 8-4 odds
Wednesday (3/2): WB 4-9 #1-6
Thursday (3/3): TB Pg. 208 #5-12
Friday (3/4): No HW (Quiz today)

Week 24 - Break Next Week

President's Week
There will be no school next week (Feb. 20 - 24) in honor of President's Day. I will do my best to have everything graded before Friday 5pm, since I probably won't be working or answering emails during the break.

End of the Grading Period
Last Friday was the end of the first grading period in second semester. I graded all of the quizzes and make-up work that was turned in by Friday. Grades in the Parent / Student Portal are up to date. For the students that were on the Headlands trip, they must turn in their missed homework and take the quiz as soon as possible.

6th Grade Announcements & Homework
This week we will be classifying triangles and finding the missing angle in a triangle.  Homework is below:

Monday (2/14): WB 9-6 #1-10
Tuesday (2/15): TB Pg. 460 #1-8
Wednesday (2/16): WB 9-7 all
Thursday (2/17): Finding Angles W.S.
Friday (2/18): No HW (Quiz today)

Pre-Algebra Announcements & Homework
This week we will be learning about scientific notation, real numbers, and estimating square roots.  Homework is below:

Monday (2/14): WB 4-5 odds
Tuesday (2/15): WB 4-6 #7-12 and WB 4-8 #11-14
Wednesday (2/16): TB Pg. 198 #1-5, 17-21
Thursday (2/17): TB Pg. 217 #23-41 odd
Friday (2/18): No HW (Quiz today)

Week 23 - Unit Test Results

Last week, the 6th grade students took their Unit 5 Test on Percents while the Pre-Algebra students took their Unit 4 Test on Functions.  Our Big Goal was for each student to demonstrate at least 80% mastery of the objectives.  There were several outstanding performances from students that I would like to recognize.

Roman Sanchez earned a perfect score!

Mako Goldston only missed one question.

The following students also achieved the Big Goal of 80% mastery (90% for 3rd period): Karly Brooks, Aidan Corral, Giselle Calderon, Grant Cooperman, Angel Cruz, Braden Dalit, Rafael Diaz, Briana Evangelista, Derek Evaristo, David Gamali, Angela Kurysh, Chelsea Lara, Hope Laborin, Yosselin Lopez, Taylor Lovell, Kristin Madruga, Ayranny Medina, Melissa Murphy, Adrianna Ng, Karen Pulido, Diana Rendler, Aleyda Recio Rivera, Catherine Salazar, Emily Summers, Anny Tran, Vy Truong, and Angeline Ybarra.

Congratulations to all of our hard-working students!

Below are some brief statistics by class period.

Period	# Students  on Dean's List	# Total  students	Average  score
1 (6th)	9	23	68%
2 (6th)	8	26	65%
3 (PA)	2	29	73%
4 (PA)	3	29	50%
6 (6th)	8	28	66%

6th grade students have already received their returned tests and must make corrections for homework (due on Monday).  Pre-Algebra students will received their returned tests on Monday.  When students correct their mistakes, they will receive half credit.  For full credit, they will need to take the test again.  Students needing assistance can get help in the homework center and math lab.  The re-take will take place in the Math Lab on Wednesdays or by appointment.

6th Grade Announcements & Homework
This week we will begin a new unit on geometry.  This will include angle properties, triangles, and circles.  The next unit test is currently scheduled for Thursday, March 17.  Homework is as follows:

Monday (2/7): WB 9-2 (estimate if you don't have a protractor)
Tuesday (2/8): WB 9-3 all
Wednesday (2/9): TB Pg. 442 #1-9
Thursday (2/10): Quiz 12 Practice Problems
Friday (2/11): No HW (quiz today)

Pre-Algebra Announcements & Homework
This week we will be begin a new unit on exponents, roots, and geometry.  The next unit test is currently scheduled for Thursday, March 31.  Homework is as follows:

Monday (2/7): Unit 4 Test corrections
Tuesday (2/8): WB 4-2 odds
Wednesday (2/9): WB 4-3 odds
Thursday (2/10): WB 4-4 odds
Friday (2/11): No HW (quiz today)