6th grade Math quiz

Hi all,

The 6th grade math quiz will cover the same info, and will be held Thursday, December 20th. This grade will be posted as the first grade of the 3rd nine weeks.

Mrs. Serpas

6th grade math quiz postponed!

Hi all,

6th grade math quiz that was scheduled for Tues. 12/18 has been postponed- most likely to Wednesday 12/19. I'll let you know by class time tomorrow.

Julia has the flu and I will not be at school tomorrow.

Thanks!

Also- no help session tomorrow as I won't be at school.

Mrs. Serpas

Week of December 17th

Hi everyone,

This is it- our last week before the Christmas break! I hope you all have a blessed Christmas with your family and friends. 

6th grade: Quiz Tuesday: 
**Renaming mixed numbers by borrowing from the whole number. 
        Ex: 10 and 2/3 becomes 9 and 5/3, 
**Adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with common/uncommon denominators
**A few multiplication of fractions/mixed numbers

7th grade: Exams this week!
**Monday- 1st/3rd hour
**Wednesday- 5th hour

You need to bring loose leaf, pencil(s) and a free reading book or study materials to the exam. Calculators are not allowed for any part of the exam.

Those students that did not receive grade slips will receive them tomorrow (Monday). Remember that I dropped the lowest spiral grade. For some of you, that was a 0/10, others, an 8/10, etc. If you earned the same "low" score more than once (ex., 8/10, 8/10), I dropped the first one. You will know that grade was dropped by seeing an X in the possible points. Two bonus points given if you did not use your homework freebie, and you will see a separate column for bonus points for test corrections.

The exam is 57 questions- and is just like the study guide. There are a few corrections to the study guide- which were given in class Friday.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of December 10th

Hi everyone,

Quick note about the week:

6th grade: We are moving on to Chapter 5 this week. I will get Chapter 4 tests back to you as soon as possible...they are looking great!

7th grade: Exam review!!!! We will talk about fraction operations this week, you have a few problems on your exam review from these sections. 

Study guides were passed out Friday. Part I due tomorrow (Monday) 12/10, Part II due Tuesday 12/11, Part III due Wed. 12/12. Answers will be given to entire study guide on Wed. 12/12.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of December 3rd

Hi everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the beautiful weather this weekend! 

Notes on the week:

6th grade: No spiral this week. MAJOR TEST Thursday 12/6- 100 points- Chapter 4. Review sheets were passed out Friday.

7th grade: No spiral this week. Test Thursday-solving and graphing inequalities. Mid-term Study guides will be passed out Friday 12/7. 

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of November 26th

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and week off of school!

Reminder: Spirals due Tuesday, November 27th. 

Once spirals have been passed out, it is the student's responsibility to make a copy from a friend if they have lost theirs.

6th grade: We are continuing in Chapter 4 this week. No quizzes or tests.

7th grade: We are starting solving and graphing inequalities this week. No quizzes or tests.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of November 12th

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a great weekend!

We have another busy week ahead in preparation for the Thanksgiving holidays.

6th grade: Spiral goes home Tuesday 11/13 and is due the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, 11/27 (no spiral due this week). Quiz Thursday 11/14- Review sheet went home Friday.

7th grade: Test Thursday 11/14- Review sheet went home Friday. This test is worth 100 points! Calculators allowed on this one. Please work problems to prepare for the test.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Mrs. Serpas

6th grade Math

Chapter 4 Quiz (Sections 3-5)

6^th grade math; Mrs. Serpas

Test is Thursday, 11/15/12

I. Simplifying Fractions (4.3) pg. 169

          A. Write fractions in simplest form

          B. Tell whether or not fractions are equivalent and show work

          C. Write equivalent fractions

II. Least Common Multiple (4.4) pg. 175

          A. Find LCM by listing multiples

          B. Find LCM using prime factorization

          C. Find LCM of two or more numbers using prime factorization (factor tree)

III. Comparing and Ordering Fractions (4.5) pg. 181

A.    Compare fractions using LCD

B.     Order fractions from least to greatest using LCD

7th grade Math

Chapter 3 Test (see below)  100 point test!

Calculators are allowed!

Test is Thursday, November 15^th, 2012

I. 2.7 Distributive Property pg. 85

       A. Simplify Expressions using distributive property

         

II. 3.1 Solving Equations Using Addition or Subtraction pg. 109

          A. Solve addition & subtraction equations

          ***Change all subtraction problems to adding the opposite BEFORE  

               working problem.

III. 3.2 Solving Equations Using Multiplication or Division pg. 113

A.    Solve multiplication and division equations.

***Remember you must use the opposite or inverse operations to solve. Also, sign stays same in multiplication and division

IV. 3.3 Solving Two-Step Equations pg. 119

A.    Solve equations

B.     Use SCV: 1.) Change all Subtraction to adding the opposite before working problem 2.)  Get Constants on one side 3.) Solve for Variable

V. 3.4 Writing Two-Step Equations pg. 124

          A. Write and solve two-step equations (see ex. 1 & 2 pg. 124-125)

VI. 3.6 Graphing Inequalities pg. 140

A.    Graph inequalities (ex. 1 pg. 140)

***You will be tested on solving inequalities on the next test, this test is graphing only! 

Week of November 5th

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a great weekend in spite of the loss yesterday :(

A few reminders: Spirals due Tuesday 11/6- both grades. 5th hour will need to turn their spirals in before they leave that day (5th - 7th hours will not meet due to early dismissal).

Both grades: No quizzes, tests or new spirals this week!!!!!!

6th grade: We will continue in Chapter 4 with Least Common Denominator

7th grade: We will continue with 2-step equations.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Some quiz info:

6th grade: Quiz is tomorrow on 4.1 and 4.2:
-Identify numbers as prime or composite. If numbers are composite must list 3 factors
-Write all the factors of a number (listing)
-Write prime factorization of a number (use a factor tree to find prime factors)
-Find GCF of two or more numbers using Prime Factorization (Factor tree) AND by listing. Pay attention to the directions.
**** You will be given a review/practice sheet to work on in homeroom before field trip. The other math classes will also be working on something for their class.

7th grade: Quiz tomorrow: 2.7, 3.1, 3.2
*Use Distributive Property to simplify expressions.
      + Take care of "housekeeping" first by changing subtraction to adding the opposite, then by putting the understood one in front of any variable by itself.
*Solve and check one-step equations using format shown in class.

CALCULATORS MAY BE USED IF WORK AND STEPS ARE SHOWN!!!!

Week of October 30th

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful time at the fair!

A few notes:

*Spirals due TUESDAY. Most people turned them in early which is great.
*Help session Tuesday and Thursday this week- 7:30 in my room- M-15. Please bring something  to write on and write with.

6th grade: Spiral due Tuesday.
Quiz Wednesday 10/31 (after your field trip) on Prime Factorization and GCF. We have just started GCF so you will only have a few of these problems on the quiz.

7th grade: Spiral due Tuesday.
Test Wednesday 10/31 on 2.7, 3.1, 3.2. This is Distributive Property (from last quiz), and One-Step Equations.
You must use the methods shown in class- you will solve and check equations.

Reminders: Mass Thursday- All Saints Day

Special Schedule Friday: 7th & 8th grade class mass, treat day, pep rally. I will also not be at school this day- final moving day for me! Ms. Nancy Hardin is your sub.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Oops I did it again!

Hi everyone,

I have switched to a new spiral format that I would like to try. This is the first time I have handed these out, and apparently I did not do a good job proof-reading.



They are due Tuesday but may turned in be on or before Friday for 1 bonus point.

A few notes:
6th & 7th grade: You will need to use a ruler to find distance of something measured in centimeters. I have many of these in my classroom. 

6th grade Spiral: #2) I did not draw the shape before running off papers. Students are to copy shape down in class today. 
#6) Please ignore/correct name typos in this problem (kids and kits). I certainly don't mean to state that kids should be packed in boxes :)

7th grade: Unless otherwise stated, always use 3.14 for Pi, do not use Pi key on calculator or 22/7.

Thanks y'all and see you at the fair!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of October 22nd

Good morning everyone,

Hope you have enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend! 
Thanks to the parents who came to conferences Thursday and Friday. If any parent ever has a question for me, the best way to contact me is through email: lserpas@aloysius.org.

6th grade: Quiz Monday 10/22 on 3.1. Students must know definitions of mean, median, mode and range, as well as calculate those values and answer questions about sets of data. Calculators ARE allowed for this quiz. We will pick back up in Chapter 4 on Tuesday- Prime Factorization, GCF, LCM, etc. Spiral due Tuesday 10/23.

7th grade: Spiral due Tuesday 10/23. We will continue in Chapter 3 this week- solving equations. No quizzes or tests. 

Have a fabulous week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of October 15th

Good morning everyone!

Short week ahead but it will be busy. Just a reminder that all 5th - 8th grade students will be dismissed at noon on Thursday and will not have school Friday due to conferences.

Reminder- all students (6th & 7th grade) need to bring a calculator to class DAILY! Pink slip (lack of materials) if calculator is not brought to class. Calculators may be purchased from the school, or you are welcome to buy a calculator elsewhere.

6th grade: Spiral 7 due Tuesday 10/16. Spiral 8 passed out Tuesday and due Tuesday 10/23.
Chapter 2 test will  be Tuesday as well (refer to handout of this site for test info). I am tentatively planning a quiz on 3.1 (Mean Median Mode) on Thursday 10/18. I will check the test calendar when I get to school tomorrow and will let you know by class time when that will be scheduled. 

7th grade: Spiral 7 due Tuesday 10/16. Spiral 8 passed out Tuesday and due Tuesday 10/23.
Chapter 2 test will  be Tuesday as well (refer to handout or this site for test info). We will start in Chapter 3- equations- after Tuesday's test.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Test Date Change

Both 6th & 7th grade tests have been POSTPONED until Tuesday 10/16. Information remains the same.

Test information (6th & 7th grade)

6th grade test info:
**This is a 100 point test!

Chapter 2 Test (Sections 1- 7) Thursday, October 11^th, 2012

6^th grade Math, Mrs. Serpas

I. 2.1 Comparing, Ordering, Rounding Decimals pg. 52

       A. Order decimals from least to greatest.

          B. Round decimal to underlined place value position or given place value position

                   a.) Ex.) Round 4.982

                   b.) Ex.) Round 3.625 to nearest hundredth

II. 2.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals pg. 58

A.   Add and subtract decimals, remember to put the decimal points in a straight up-and-

down line

         

III. 2.3 Multiplying Decimals pg. 63

          A. Multiply decimals and decimals

          B. Multiply decimals and whole numbers

          **Remember to line them up “against the wall”

         

IV. 2.4 Dividing Decimals pg. 67

          A. Divide decimals by whole numbers

          B. Divide decimals by decimals

***Information below was NOT on Ch. 2 Quiz***

V. 2.5 Scientific Notation pg. 74     

          A. Write numbers in Scientific Notation

          B. Write numbers in standard form.

         

VI. 2.6 Measuring in Metric Length pg. 80

          A. Know basic units of:

                   1. length (meter)

                   2. mass (gram)

                   3. capacity (Liter)

          B. Tell which unit should be used to measure a given item (multiple choice)

7th grade test review:

Chapter 2 Quiz Review

7th grade Math; Mrs. Serpas

Quiz is Thursday, October  11^th, 2012

I. 2.6 Number Properties pg. 80

          A. Identify property listed (Multiple Choice)

                   1. Commutative of Addition, Multiplication

                   2. Associative of Addition, Multiplication

                   3. Identify of Addition, Multiplication

          B. Use the properties to simplify expressions, show work and or list

               reasoning/property(ies) used

II. 2.7 Distributive Property pg. 85

          A. Identify distributive property (Multiple Choice with all properties)

          B. Use distributive property to simplify expressions

          C. Identify terms, like terms, coefficients and constants

          C. Combine like terms

Remember these steps for simplifying expressions:

          1.) Change all subtraction to adding the opposite.

          2.) Get rid of ( ) by using distributive property

          3.) Combine like terms

An expression is simplified when there are no ( ) and no like terms.

Week of October 8th

Hello all,

We have a busy 4 day week ahead! Spiral 7 will be passed out Tuesday 10/9 and is due  Tuesday 10/16.

6th grade: Chapter 2 test (part I) must be signed/returned by Tuesday 10/9. Test this Thursday 10/11 on Chapter 2  sections 1 - 6.

7th grade: Chapter 2 test needs to be signed/returned by Wed. 10/10. Test Thursday 10/11 on 2.6 and 2.7 (Properties/Distributive property). 

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

Test info- updated

Hello all,

I was out Tuesday (unplanned) and Wednesday (planned). Due to this I have changed the test information, and this was written on the board before class on Tuesday.

6th grade: Test is FRIDAY 9/28 instead of Thursday 9/27. It will cover the same information, decimal operations. A good test review would be TB (Textbook) pg. 73 # 1 - 15 all. I will post answers later today.

7th grade: Test remains FRIDAY 9/28, though I have taken off III on study guide (properties). Test will cover integer operations, absolute value.

6th grade Chapter 2 Test (Part I) Review-- Friday, Sept. 28th 

I. 2.1 Comparing, Ordering, Rounding Decimals pg. 52

       A. Compare decimals using <, > or = (ex. 1 pg. 52)

          B. Order decimals from least to greatest (ex. 2 pg. 53)

          C. Round decimal to underlined place value position or given place value position

                   (ex. 3 pg. 53)

                   a.) Ex.) Round 4.982

                   b.) Ex.) Round 3.625 to nearest hundredth

          D. Match decimal to verbal description (see 14 – 17 on pg. 54)

II. 2.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals pg. 58

A.   Add and subtract decimals, remember to put the decimal points in a straight up-and-

down line

          B.  Evaluate variable expressions (ex. 2 pg. 59)

         

III. 2.3 Multiplying Decimals pg. 63

          A. Multiply decimals and decimals (ex. 1 pg. 63)

          B. Multiply decimals and whole numbers

          **Remember to line them up “against the wall”

          C. Evaluate expressions with decimals (#20 – 32 pg. 66 but not quite this long!)

         

IV. 2.4 Dividing Decimals pg. 67

          A. Divide decimals by whole numbers (ex. 1 pg. 67)

          B. Divide decimals by decimals (Ex. 2 pg. 68)

          C. Evaluate expressions with decimals (#42 – 44 pg. 70)

How can you prepare for this test? Work problems, check your answers! Go to the website or  work odd problems from book, check answers in back of the book.

It is fairly easy to make careless errors with decimals, please write neatly and take your time.

7th grade Test Review

Test is Friday, September 28^th, 2012

I.  2.1 Integers and Absolute Value pg. 53

          A. Graph given integers on a number line

          B. Order integers from least to greatest OR greatest to least

          C. Find absolute value and opposite of a number (ex. 2 and 3 pg. 54)

          D. Simplify expressions, compare, order by simplifying (#s 25 – 39 pg. 56)

II. 2.2 – 2.5 Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Integers pg. 58 – 77

       A. Add and subtract two or more integers

          B. Multiply two or more integers

          C. Divide two integers

          D. Evaluate add., sub., mult., div. expressions

          E. Find the mean of integers (ex. 2 pg. 75)  

Week of September 24th

Hello everyone,

Here's what's coming up this week.

6th grade: Spiral 5 due Tuesday 9/25, Spiral 6 passed out Tuesday and due 10/2. We are continuing in Chapter 2, test Thursday 9/27 on Chapter 2 sections 1 - 4. Review sheets go home Monday.

7th grade: Spiral 5 due Tuesday 9/25, Spiral 6 passed out Tuesday and due 10/2. We are continuing in Chapter 2, test Friday 9/28 sections 1 - 6. Review sheets out Monday.

Remember, I will be out Wednesday, that is moving day, wish me luck please.  Ms. Monee will be substituting and both classes will be working on a review for the tests this week.

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Mrs. Serpas 

Week of 9/17

Hello all,

6th grade: We are continuing in Chapter 2 this week, decimals. Signed Chapter 1 tests due Monday, 9/17 and Spiral 4 due Tuesday 9/18.

7th grade: We will work in Chapter 2 this week- integers and  number properties. Good job on Friday's test! I plan to pass them back Monday. Spiral 4 due Tuesday 9/18.

Have a great week everyone!

Geaux Tigers and WHO DAT!

Mrs. Serpas

7th grade Spiral 4 correction!

There is a correction on 7th grade Spiral 4. Please change problem #8) to 32 divided by 0.16. The problem that is written (32 divided by 5.46 yields a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal). 

Sorry about that!

7th grade Test Review Sheet

7th grade review sheets were passed out at the end of the day. Several students did not get their sheet, they can pick it up in class tomorrow. Review below.

Chapter 1 Test (Sections 3, 5, 6, 7)

Test is Friday, September 14^th, 2012

I. 1.3 Variables and Expressions pg. 15

       A. Use a variable expression to evaluate problems (ex. 1 pg. 15)

          B. Evaluate variable expression (ex. 2 pg. 16)

          C. Translate variable expressions (ex. 4 pg. 16)

II. 1.5 Equations and Solutions pg. 28

          A. Use metal math to solve equations (ex. 1 pg. 28)

          B. Check solutions of equations (ex. 2 pg. 29)

          C. Write equations (ex. 3 pg. 29)

III. 1.6 Variables in Familiar Formulas pg. 33

A.   MUST MEMORIZE AND APPLY area, perimeter, and distance formulas. The formulas will not be provided on the test .

Square: A = s2, P = 4s       Rectangle: A = lw, P = 2l + 2w   Distance: D = rt

B.   Find perimeter and area of squares and rectangles when given side length (ex. 1 pg. 33).

C.    Find side length of a square when given area or perimeter (ex. 2 pg. 34)

D.   Use distance formula to solve for distance, rate or time (ex. 3 & 4 pg. 34-35)

IV. 1.7 A Problem-Solving Plan pg. 38

          A. Solve problems by showing your steps 

6th grade test review info (will be passed out Monday)

Chapter 1 Test (Sections 1- 6) Wednesday, Sept. 12^th

6^th grade Math, Mrs. Serpas

I. 1.5 Equations and Mental Math pg. 26

       A. Check possible solutions (see pg. 26 ex. 1)

          B. Use mental math to solve equations (see. Pg. 27 ex. 2)

          C. Solve for distance using D=rt (See pg. 28 ex. 3)

                  

II. 1.6 Perimeter and Area pg. 32

A. MUST MEMORIZE AND APPLY THESE FORMULAS!!!! They will not be provided on

   the test!

Rectangle: A = lw, P = 2l + 2w        Square: A = s2, P = 4s

B. Find perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, and other figures (see pg. 35 # 25, 26). For these figures, find perimeter by adding the sides, find area by splitting the figure into rectangles, squares, then adding the areas together.

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All remaining information was on your earlier quiz!

         

III. 1.1 Describing Patterns pg. 5

          A. Extend a numerical pattern, describe the pattern (pg. 6 Ex. 3)

                   

IV. 1.2 Variables and Expressions  pg. 9

          A. Evaluate variable expressions (pg. 9 – 10 Ex. 1 – 3)

         

V. 1.3 Powers and Exponents  pg. 14

          A. Evaluate powers (pg. 15 ex. 2)

          B. Evaluate powers with variables (pg. 15 ex. 3)

         

VI. 1.4 Order of Operations pg. 18

          A. Evaluate variable expressions (pg. 18 Ex. 2)

          B. Evaluate expressions using PEMDAS (pg. 19 ex. 3, 4)

**NO VOCABULARY on this test.

How can you prepare? WORK PROBLEMS! Re-work problems from homework, you should have correct answers in your notebooks. Work odd problems from these sections, answers are in the back of the book. Go to textbook website (linked through my page) and work review problems.

Week of 9/10/12

Hello everyone,

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather! 

6th grade: Spiral 3 due Tuesday 9/11, Spiral 4 passed out on Tuesday as well. 

Test this Wednesday 9/12 Chapter 1- this is a 100 point test! All sections (except section 7) will be on test. There will be an emphasis on the new sections that were not on the first quiz, but everything on last quiz will be on this test as well. Review sheets out Monday.

7th grade: Spiral 3 due Tuesday 9/11, Spiral 4 passed out on Tuesday as well. Test corrections (optional, these are for bonus points) are due Monday 9/10. 

Test Friday 9/14, Chapter 1 Sections 3, 5, 6, 7. We are nearly finished with these sections and will move on to Chapter 2- Integers- before Friday's test.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of 9/4

Hello everyone,

I apologize for the delay in posting. I hope everyone did well with Isaac.

REMINDER FOR 6th & 7th GRADE: ALL tests must be signed regardless of grade! Work deficiencies will be issued if tests aren't signed and returned within two school days. 

6th grade: GREAT JOB on tests! Really impressive. Signed tests due Thursday, and test corrections are due tomorrow. Please refer to the parent letter (stapled to the front of the test) regarding test policies and test corrections (optional, for bonus credit). We are finishing up in Chapter 1 and students will have a test on Chapter 1, all sections, Wednesday September 12th.

Spiral 2 was passed back Thursday. Spirals can be grade boosters or grade busters. I encourage parents to check these, students may also use a calculator to check as well. Work must be shown! Spirals are worth 10 points each, therefore are checked for accuracy. Homework checks are worth 3 points and are checked for completion only (all problems must be worked/attempted).

Spiral 3 is due Tuesday 9/11.

7th grade: Tests went back Thursday. WONDERFUL job! These tests were worth 100 points. Signed tests due Friday 9/7, test corrections due Monday 9/10. We are finishing up in Chapter 1, quiz Friday 9/15, sections TBA.


Spiral 2 was passed back Thursday. Spirals can be grade boosters or grade busters. I encourage parents to check these, students may also use a calculator to check as well. Work must be shown! Spirals are worth 10 points each, therefore are checked for accuracy. Homework checks are worth 3 points and are checked for completion only (all problems must be worked/attempted).

Spiral 3 is due Tuesday 9/11.

Have a great weekend!

GEAUX TIGERS and WHO DAT!

Week of August 27th

Hello everyone,

Hope you have had a great weekend. 

6th  grade: We are continuing in Chapter 1 this week with sections 5 - 7. Spiral 2 due Tuesday. Spiral 3 will be due on Tuesday September 4th which is the day we get back from the weekend (no school Monday due to Labor Day holiday). Please plan ahead! 

7th grade: We are continuing in Chapter 1 as well. Spiral 2 due Tuesday. Spiral 3 will be due on Tuesday September 4th which is the day we get back from the weekend (no school Monday due to Labor Day holiday). Please plan ahead! 

I will pass back tests as soon as I have them graded, should be out by Tuesday.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of August 20th

Hi everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the weekend in spite of the dreary weather. 

Both sections will have a major test this week, study sheets were passed out last week. I pass out these sheets before every major test, and they are super important! Students often feel that they don't know how to study for math tests. A key to preparing/studying for a math test is to WORK PROBLEMS.

Refer to these sheets and examples to work problems from these sections. You can always work odd problems and check the answers in the back of the book.

6th grade: Spiral due this Tuesday at the beginning of class. You will not have time to complete it during class. Make sure you have written your first and last name as well as your math number. 

Test Wednesday, refer to handout.

Don't forget that homework is due tomorrow, this was assigned Friday.

7th grade: Spiral due Tuesday at the beginning of class. You will not have time to complete it during class. Make sure you have circled your class hour (typed in upper left hand corner of spiral), written first and last name and your math number.

Test Friday, refer to handout.

Have a great week everyone!

Mrs. Serpas

The week ahead (8/13 - 8/17)

Hello everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the weekend! 

I am looking forward to our first full/regular week. Hopefully everyone is settled in and will have a great week.

6th grade: We will continue in Chapter 1. You will have a quiz at the end of this week/beginning of next week on Chapter 1 Sections 1 - 4. I'll let you know as soon as the test date is set. Spiral 1 will go home this Tuesday and is due the following Tuesday, August 21st.

7th grade: You are doing a great job with integers! We will continue with integers (all operations) this week, expect a pop quiz soon on adding and subtracting. We will then begin in Chapter 1. Spiral 1 will go home this Tuesday and is due the following Tuesday, August 21st.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

Hello and welcome to the first day of the new school year! I am excited that you are in my class this year.

Please check this page often, this is one of my most important means of communication with you and your parents.

I hope you have a great first day and week!

Mrs. Serpas

Answers to 6th grade test review

pg. 436 Notebook Review
1.) Move the decimal point two places to the right, and write the percent sign after the number.
2.) 9/25    3.) 13/20   4.)  2/25   5.) 23/50   6.) 12   7.) 70
8.) 75        9.) 0.4%     10.) 63%   11.) 75


pg. 437 Review Quiz 1
1.) 9/50    2.) 37/50   3.) 85%    4.) 48%   5.) 41    6.) 50
**** Questions 7 and 8- solve using percent proportion, we are not going to cover percent equation before the test.
7.) 40   8.) 56%  

Week of May 7th

Hi everyone,


We're winding down! Hang in there!!!


Just a reminder that I will be out most of the week next week- and will be back at school mid-day Thursday. I will not have access to email while I am gone, please keep that in mind.


6th grade: Students need to bring calculators to class daily! Test is on Tuesday, May 8th. Review sheets went home this past week. Calculators allowed on the percent proportion part of the test only. Spiral due Tuesday, May 8th. Last spiral of the nine weeks will go out on the 8th and is due Tuesday May 15th. 


7th grade: Study guides were passed out Friday. Due to a very busy schedule, some students were not in class. Extra study guides are on the back table of the classroom. Please read the directions carefully! I will have one homework check for these (it is not split into 3 as it was last semester), on Monday, May 14th- study guide is worth 15 points.


Most of the test grades from the most recent test (Volume of solids) were very good. I have decided to give one last opportunity for points- there will be a "graded activity" on Friday, May 11th covering functions and graphing linear equations (see Chapter 11 sections 1 and 4). This will be worth 20 - 25 points and will be completed in class.


Have a wonderful week everyone!!


Mrs. Serpas