8 days and counting...
Well, we have finished everything in chapter 12 and are getting close to the end of all of our social studies projects.
In math, we will be doing one more section of problem solving today. No homework!
In social studies, we will keep chugging on presentations and review just a little bit for the end of year test. That is tomorrow, so study those DBQs!!!
That's all for today.
Congratulations to all of those students receiving an award yesterday! Way to go!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
5/15/12
9 days and counting!!! It should be another terrific Tuesday at WMSS!!!
Today in math we are going to be learning how to solve algebraic equations that have rational numbers in them. This is combining many of the skills that we have learned so far this year. Please make sure you are reviewing this information with your kids at home. On Thursday, we are going to be doing a test review for the Ch. 12 math test on Friday. Please make sure you study these concepts with your children at home. There are only 2 math test grades this nine weeks and some of them didn't do too well on the first one. We will be taking the end of the year math test next Monday. This is a test that is difficult to study for. They should already be prepared to take this test.
The end of the year social studies test is coming up on Thursday. The kids should be studying their DBQs to help them with this test. The DBQs that are on the test are: The Silk Roads, Asoka, Hammurabi, The Nile. If they have lost one of these I do not have extra copies. The kids are telling me that if you search the internet, you can find them. We only have a few more presentations left to go. Due to the difference in group sizes, Mr. Cohen's class is going to be taking more quizzes than the other two classes. That being said, when I post new social studies grades at the end of the week, there will be many columns for Mrs. Fielder and Mrs. DeLuca's classes that will have an X as the grade. This is not anything that counts against them, but the only way I can give Mr. Cohen's class full credit for their work. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Just remember...9 more days and then you can stop working so hard!!!
Today in math we are going to be learning how to solve algebraic equations that have rational numbers in them. This is combining many of the skills that we have learned so far this year. Please make sure you are reviewing this information with your kids at home. On Thursday, we are going to be doing a test review for the Ch. 12 math test on Friday. Please make sure you study these concepts with your children at home. There are only 2 math test grades this nine weeks and some of them didn't do too well on the first one. We will be taking the end of the year math test next Monday. This is a test that is difficult to study for. They should already be prepared to take this test.
The end of the year social studies test is coming up on Thursday. The kids should be studying their DBQs to help them with this test. The DBQs that are on the test are: The Silk Roads, Asoka, Hammurabi, The Nile. If they have lost one of these I do not have extra copies. The kids are telling me that if you search the internet, you can find them. We only have a few more presentations left to go. Due to the difference in group sizes, Mr. Cohen's class is going to be taking more quizzes than the other two classes. That being said, when I post new social studies grades at the end of the week, there will be many columns for Mrs. Fielder and Mrs. DeLuca's classes that will have an X as the grade. This is not anything that counts against them, but the only way I can give Mr. Cohen's class full credit for their work. Thank you for your understanding in advance.
Just remember...9 more days and then you can stop working so hard!!!
Monday, May 14, 2012
5/14/12
10 days left!!! Keep on chuggin' along!
Today in math we are going to be working on dividing rational numbers. Same rules apply as when they are positive. You keep the first one the same, change it to multiplication, and use the reciprocal of the second. Then you cancel and multiply. Not too bad. Don't forget to use the smiley face rules to determine if your answer should be negative or positive.
In social studies we are going to continue presenting our projects. Excellent job so far!
Up to date grades are posted for both math and social studies!
Have a magnificent Monday!
Today in math we are going to be working on dividing rational numbers. Same rules apply as when they are positive. You keep the first one the same, change it to multiplication, and use the reciprocal of the second. Then you cancel and multiply. Not too bad. Don't forget to use the smiley face rules to determine if your answer should be negative or positive.
In social studies we are going to continue presenting our projects. Excellent job so far!
Up to date grades are posted for both math and social studies!
Have a magnificent Monday!
Friday, May 11, 2012
5/11/12
Good Friday morning!
Well, math competition yesterday was awesome. Our math team, consisting of Caleb, John, Muhammad, Calista, and Garrett placed in both the math bowl and the written test. They placed 7th in the bowl and 9th on the written portion! Way to go team! There were 51 teams there, that is quite an accomplishment!
Today in math we will review yesterday's assignment and be moving on with the next section in the book. We also we be having a few more groups present their social studies projects. So far, the projects have been great and the quiz grades have been good.
Two more weeks of school! I can't believe it is almost over. Keep working hard, then you can have a nice summer off.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Well, math competition yesterday was awesome. Our math team, consisting of Caleb, John, Muhammad, Calista, and Garrett placed in both the math bowl and the written test. They placed 7th in the bowl and 9th on the written portion! Way to go team! There were 51 teams there, that is quite an accomplishment!
Today in math we will review yesterday's assignment and be moving on with the next section in the book. We also we be having a few more groups present their social studies projects. So far, the projects have been great and the quiz grades have been good.
Two more weeks of school! I can't believe it is almost over. Keep working hard, then you can have a nice summer off.
Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
5/10/12
Good morning!
I will not be in school today due to the math competition. But, I have left a new lesson for the sub to teach. The kids will be adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. Sounds easy right...here's the catch. It will be including negative ones as well. So...don't forget these rules. When you are adding integers or rational numbers:
1. negative + negative = negative
2. positive + positive = positive
3. negative + positive = you subtract the smallest number from the biggest number and keep the sign of the one with the greatest absolute value. ***this works no matter which one is positive and which one is negative.
The other thing you need to remember is that when adding and subtracting fractions, you must first get a common denominator.
Have a thoroughly awesome Thursday!
I will not be in school today due to the math competition. But, I have left a new lesson for the sub to teach. The kids will be adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. Sounds easy right...here's the catch. It will be including negative ones as well. So...don't forget these rules. When you are adding integers or rational numbers:
1. negative + negative = negative
2. positive + positive = positive
3. negative + positive = you subtract the smallest number from the biggest number and keep the sign of the one with the greatest absolute value. ***this works no matter which one is positive and which one is negative.
The other thing you need to remember is that when adding and subtracting fractions, you must first get a common denominator.
Have a thoroughly awesome Thursday!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
5/9/12
Yesterday, the math lesson went well. Some of them needed a refresher on how to convert fractions to decimals, but for the most part, they all had remembered how to do it.
In social studies, they did a great job with the first rounds of presentations. I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of information they were able to retain. Most of the kids did a great job on their quizzes as well.
Today in math, we are going to be comparing and ordering rational numbers. This is the same as comparing and ordering fractions and decimals, but it adds in negative numbers. With this they just need to remember that the bigger the fraction or decimal is, if it is negative, it is actually a smaller value. I know it will be confusing at first, but with enough practice, I think that they can get it.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
In social studies, they did a great job with the first rounds of presentations. I was thoroughly impressed with the amount of information they were able to retain. Most of the kids did a great job on their quizzes as well.
Today in math, we are going to be comparing and ordering rational numbers. This is the same as comparing and ordering fractions and decimals, but it adds in negative numbers. With this they just need to remember that the bigger the fraction or decimal is, if it is negative, it is actually a smaller value. I know it will be confusing at first, but with enough practice, I think that they can get it.
Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
5/8/12
The test went pretty well yesterday. It was obvious that some kids did not use the study guide to help them study for the test, but others did and it paid off. Overall, most of the kids were very successful. This is a great thing because we are moving in to rational numbers, which are positive and negative numbers that include fractions and decimals. This concept is a little harder to grasp, but if they have the foundation, it shouldn't be too hard.
Today will also be the first day of presentations for social studies. There will be many social studies grades getting posted for the next couple of weeks, so if your child was needing some new grades, they are coming soon.
Have a terrific Tuesday!!!
Today will also be the first day of presentations for social studies. There will be many social studies grades getting posted for the next couple of weeks, so if your child was needing some new grades, they are coming soon.
Have a terrific Tuesday!!!
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