Sunday, November 2, 2014

Week 12

Math Center
The topic for Math Center this week is Subtracting Integers.  It will be held in room 802 from 3pm - 4pm on Monday and Wednesday.

Office Hours Change (this week only)
There are some personnel changes in the math department, so we are having to change around some responsibilities.  Because of this, my office hours this week will be on Thursday after school.  I know that the 7th graders have a Unit Test on Thursday, so I will also be available during lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

6th Accelerated (https://sjusd.app.box.com/s/4da00xgz3wfsxk92o874)
Last week, the students took their second unit test.  To give more transparency regarding their performance, I've entered their grade a little differently than compared to the first test.  Instead of seeing one cumulative score, I've entered three separate scores.  This is because the second unit breaks down into three major topics: (1) the meaning and calculation of GCG and LCM, (2) decimal operations, and (3) dividing fractions with pictures and the algorithm.  In this way, everyone can see through the gradebook which parts of the test the student excelled in and which parts still need attention.  Similarly from the Unit 1 Test, we will review the test during class on Monday, but the documents must remain in the classroom.  Everyone (parents & students) are welcome to come before school from 7:30am - 7:55am to see the test again or during my office hours, or by appointment.  We will begin our third unit on Tuesday (Ratios, Rates, and Proportions), which should take us through the end of the month.  Our fourth unit will be on Percents and will be the end of the first semester.

7th Grade (https://sjusd.app.box.com/s/fvpzcxpzao0bdhrp86pg)
This week, we will be preparing for our second unit test.  Students will receive a study guide on Monday and a Practice Test on Tuesday.  Wednesday will be our final day of review before the test on Thursday.  I will be available during lunch Monday - Wednesday this week and I invite students to come with questions to class or during these extra office hours.