Math:
6th grade: We have been working on ratios, rates, and percentages. A test will be given today, Monday, November 21. They can enjoy their thanksgiving holiday without much math stress! We will have a cumulative review game on Tuesday to go over what we have learned so far this year.
7th grade: The 7th graders are also studying ratios, rates and percentages. The chapter started off as an easy review, but the material is becoming more and more difficult each day. Several students are ahead of schedule, so keep up the great work so you can spend extra time on the more challenging sections. We will also have a cumulative review day on Tuesday.
8th grade: The 8th graders are studying systems of equations. We are excited about a systems of equations project we are currently working on. I especially want to encourage and focus on work time during class. It is easy to get distracted and unfocused, and a lot of time is being wasted during class time. This last week was better than ever before, and I want to keep up the improvement! Thanks you guys! We will also be doing a cumulative review on Tuesday.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 21, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Projects Update: Weeks 10 and 11
Hello all!
I am so sorry that I haven't posted for a few weeks. I am now full time, and last week was my first week teaching 4th grade Projects in the afternoon, so life has been a bit hectic.
Last week (week 10) the students finished working on their endangered species presentations, presented their plans to their classmates, took an exam, and had an informal debate about whether or not it is important to save endangered species. The students did well on their presentations and exam, and it was really fascinating and a lot of fun to have them debate (especially since they had to have evidence to support their view).
This week we started learning about genetics. So far we are just talking about the basics, but I have enjoyed watching the light-bulbs go on for your students as they realize how much our genes influence who we are. We will continue learning about genetics for the next few weeks.
I will do my best to keep up weekly with the blog so that you know what your students are doing! As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about your student and/or what we are learning in class, please feel free to ask! I hope you have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Ms. Williams
I am so sorry that I haven't posted for a few weeks. I am now full time, and last week was my first week teaching 4th grade Projects in the afternoon, so life has been a bit hectic.
Last week (week 10) the students finished working on their endangered species presentations, presented their plans to their classmates, took an exam, and had an informal debate about whether or not it is important to save endangered species. The students did well on their presentations and exam, and it was really fascinating and a lot of fun to have them debate (especially since they had to have evidence to support their view).
This week we started learning about genetics. So far we are just talking about the basics, but I have enjoyed watching the light-bulbs go on for your students as they realize how much our genes influence who we are. We will continue learning about genetics for the next few weeks.
I will do my best to keep up weekly with the blog so that you know what your students are doing! As always, if you have any questions, comments, or concerns about your student and/or what we are learning in class, please feel free to ask! I hope you have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Ms. Williams
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