This past week we had a GT expo. We had a short amount of time to work on our projects, but we got it done. I am so proud of my homeroom class for coming through, and as always we got the job done.
We concentrated on polyhedrons which are 3D geometric shapes that are found throughout architecture structures all over the world. That just proves math really is all around us. My students enjoyed learning how to manipulate pieces of square paper and turn it into a beautiful shape with cycles of pyramids. We also created a structure using circles and a perfect equilateral triangle. An equilateral triangle has all sides the same length. Many of the students wanted to make some for decoration to display at home.
This coming week we have a busy schedule.
Monday: Bring a candy wrapper to class or a small piece of your favorite comic strip.
Last day to turn in $25 for lock-in.
Tuesday&Wednesday: Continue with our project on dilation using scale factors
Thursday: Movie trip. Bring in $10 if you did not have perfect attendance.
Friday: Worksheets on scale factor/GT training
Below are a few pictures of my students working on their GT projects and also the finished product set up at the MPC.
STAAR is finally over!
We will continue with project based math activities, so continue making school a priority. I understand that your minds are already set on summer, but we still have 5 weeks left. We have many upcoming school activities, so make sure you are up to date with deadlines.
Monday: GT projects
Tuesday: continue with GT projects
Wednesday: Create a Grocery Store Flyer
Thursday: Continue with flyer
Friday: Deadline for Lock-In $Money Due$
Enjoy the rest of your weekend and see you Monday!
STAAR is here and we are ready!!!
We have been preparing ALL year for these upcoming tests, and I know you're going to do great! I am so proud of how far each of you have come.
Remember to arrive on time on test taking days, and eat a good breakfast. You will have 4 hours to take the exam. The schedule is as follows:
Monday: 8th grade Math
Tuesday: 6&7 grade Math
Wednesday: 7th grade Reading
Thursday: Field Day
Friday: Autism Walk
On Monday we will be following a different schedule so show up to the 7000s building. I will not be using my room Monday because 8th grade will be testing in that hallway.
This entire past week has been review and I ask that you look over your packet and bring it with you on Monday. We will review any questions that you may still have.
YOU CAN, YOU MUST, YOU WILL. SOAR!
Below are some photos of my students playing a review game in groups that involved a lot of critical thinking and a basketball hoop! The students enjoyed the game and were very competitive. They were asking for "just one more question" before the bell, and of course that made me very happy. If you know middle school kids, then you know that doesn't happen very often. :)
Last week of the 5th Six Weeks!!!
STAAR is upon us, but we have nothing to worry about because we have been preparing ALL year for it!
This week it is vital that you DO NOT miss school. We have already covered the entire curriculum, so we will be reviewing every single day. This is the time to ask any remaining questions on anything you feel you still haven't completely mastered.
I have faith in you! I know you will take down the STAAR, but it is up to you to surpass your personal best.
REMINDERS:
Friday 17- Spring Pictures
5 Instructional days left before STAAR [APRIL 21]
5th Six Weeks Ends
TURN IN ALL MISSING ASSIGNMENTS
Wear your Autism t-shirt Wednesdays & Fridays
I hope this three day weekend was restful and that you spent it with family. We have only a few school days until we tackle the STAAR yet again. Don't lose hope, we will take it and beat it!! I'm so proud of how far we've come this year and we get to prove it in just a few days.
This week we will cover calculating sales and income tax, calculating and comparing simple and compound interest, and making purchasing decisions. If you are going to be absent, please call the school so we can arrange a way for you to not miss out on the new material being covered. I ask that unless it is an emergency you make all the effort to come to school. It is in your best interest.
REMINDER:
STAAR Math April 21, 2015
STAAR Reading April 22, 2015
Monday 4/6: Holiday
See you soon!
