Thursday, March 17, 2011

Week 28 - Unit Test Results




Last week, the 6th grade students took their Unit 6 Test on Geometry.  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.

Angela Kurysh earned a perfect score!

Mako Goldston and Danny Martinez  only missed one question.

The following students also achieved the Big Goal of 80% mastery: Karly Brooks, Matthew Canepa, Aidan Corral, Mindy Dinh, Briana Evangelista, David Gamali, David Guerrero, Kristin Madruga, Nubia Mendoza, Eliel Gonzalez Garcia, Chelsea Lara, Nate McCauley, Ayranny Medina, Adrianna Ng, Pauline Nguyen, Diana Rendler, Gabe Reyes, Cierra Rucker, Roman Sanchez, Pedro Tellez, and Anny Tran.

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
9
24
70%
2
6
23
66%
6
9
28
69%

6th grade students have already received their returned tests and must make corrections for homework (due 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.


Benchmarks This Week
This Tuesday and Wednesday will be block scheduling to accommodate the final district benchmark test for the year.  On Tuesday, students will go to periods 1, 3, and 5.  On Wednesday, students will go to periods 2, 4, and 6.  This benchmark exam is supposed to be an indicator for performance on the CST.  Please remember to come to school on time, fully rested and appropriately nourished, and ready to perform your best!

Blog Readers Prize
I'm just curious to see how many of my students are reading the blog.  If you are a student reading my blog, write me a note with  your name on it and this week's secret blog word: orchids.  Also, don't tell others the secret word.  However, you may tell them how to find the secret word.

6th Grade Announcements & Homework
This week we will be beginning our final unit: Statistics and Probability.  We will begin with an introduction to probability, followed by lessons on experimental and theoretical probability.  This unit spirals in material from previous units, particularly converting between fractions, decimals, and percents.  Homework is below:

Monday (3/21):  WB 8-1 all
Tuesday (3/22): No HW (Benchmark today)
Wednesday (3/23): No HW (Benchmark today)
Thursday (3/24):  WB 8-2 odds
Friday (3/25):  WB 8-3 evens

Pre-Algebra Announcements & Homework
This week we will be continuing with the geometry portion of this unit, looking at three-dimensional figures.  On Monday, we will explore the volume of cylinders and prisms and on Thursday, we will look at the volume of pyramids and cones, and on Friday, we will calculate the surface area of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones.  Because of the benchmarks and the shortened instructional time, there will be no quiz this week.  Homework is below:

Monday (3/21):  WB 10-2 #1-6 all, 11
Tuesday (3/22): No HW (Benchmark today)
Wednesday (3/23):  No HW (Benchmark today)
Thursday (3/24):  WB 10-3 #1-6, 8
Friday (3/25):  WB 10-4 evens, WB 10-5 evens

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