February 29 - March 4, 2016

VOLUME

Rectangular Prism

Rectangular Pyramid

Triangular Prism

Triangular Pyramid

The students will see the net and overall shape of a rectangular prisms/pyramids and rectangular prisms/pyramids. There will be a lot of formulas introduced, but all of these will be on the STAAR formula chart. This week needs to be extra productive, because we need to cover a lot before spring break which will be in two weeks.

REMINDERS:

Come with a smile on your face and be prepared to learn! :)

February 22-26, 2016

AREA OF COMPOSITE FIGURES

How do you find the area of composite figures? 
Divide the figure into simpler non-overlapping figures. Find the area of each simpler figure, and then add the areas together to find the total area of the composite figure.

This is the first week of the 5th six weeks, and I want to make it a good one. This is going to be a scattered week, but I want to make the most of it. We are having the field trip to the Starr County fair on Friday, and we expect you on your best behavior. We also have early release on Wednesday, because the teachers will have a professional learning day. 

REMINDERS:
Wednesday: EARLY RELEASE
Friday: STARR county fair

The video below will help introduce you to the new lesson. 

February 15-19, 2016

Final week of the 4th Six Weeks 

This upcoming week will be the last one of the 4th six weeks, and that means any and all missing assignments must be turned in. 
We have covered four major topics this six weeks which are the following: linear relationships, two-step equations, two-step inequalities, and angle relationships. 
All four will be included in your six weeks test which will consist of 25 questions, so please use your journal notes to study.
REMINDERS:

• Bring in money for fair
• Monday: Writing Benchmark
• Tuesday: Math Review 
• Wednesday: Math Six Weeks Common Assessment

Students were able to test the triangle angle theorem which proves that all three angles in a triangle add up to 180 degrees.

February 8-12, 2016

ANGLE RELATIONSHIPS

This week will be dedicated to learning about angles and how to find missing angles by incorporating your knowledge of two step equations.
I am extremely proud of your assessment results this past Thursday. Remember that you get what you put in, and your efforts were nothing short of awesome.
I hope you have a restful weekend, and that you're ready to make the best of the one coming up! Also, don't stay up too late because of Super Bowl Sunday!

REMINDERS:
Tuesday: Student Council Meeting
Thursday: University T-Shirt
Friday: UTB Regional Science Fair/ Wear Red