Hi everyone,
Sorry I am just posting for the week! I have been keeping the students informed of what is going on.
A word about progress report grades (which go home Monday 2/7). Math grades tend to be LOWER on progress reports. I do not add in bonus (test correction points) until the end of the nine weeks, and in the case of 7th grade- only 1 major test has been graded/recorded.
Something that hurts grades on progress reports-- zeros on homework and zeros/low grades on spirals. I can't stress how important it is for students to complete their homework and check over spirals (and get them turned in!). Many spirals involve decimals and fractions which may be checked with a calculator. Please check over these and get them turned in.
6th grade: We are continuing in Chapter 6. Test Tuesday, 2/8 on all of Chapter 6, review sheets go out Thursday. Students must know integer rules backwards and forwards!
Ch. 6 quizzes went home Wednesday, must be signed/shown at school by Friday of this week. Test corrections are due this day as well.
Something a little different for test corrections for this quiz: If students miss any integer problems, they must not only re-work those problems (even if they had correct digits but wrong sign), but must also write that integer rule five times.
Integer rules for that quiz:
1.) Addition: same sign: add, sign stays the same.
2.) Addition: different sign: subtract, take the sign of the larger number.
3.) Subtraction: change all subtraction to adding the opposite, then follow addition rules.
I will send home some extra practice sheets before the weekend for those who are interested.
7th grade: We are moving ahead in Chapter 6. Make sure you have a calcualtor in class every day!
Both grades: Spirals are due Tuesday 2/8. Get them turned in early if you tend to forget those!
Stay warm, and have a great weekend!
Mrs. Serpas
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
7th grade review problems for Monday's quiz
Hi everyone,
I encourage EVERY 7th grade student to work these problems as a review for Monday's quiz! These are from the texbook, and I am writing the answers below.
1.) pg. 287 # 1 - 6 all
2.) pg. 310 # 1 - 9 all
pg. 287 1) x = 7 2) x = 6 3) x = 4 4) n = 1/2
5) m = -3.85 6) v = 1 7/9 (mixed number)
pg. 310 1) z = (-2/3) 2) m = -22 3) r = 24 4) b = (- 4)
5) a = (-15) 6) x = 21 7) n = 25 8) r = 3 9) w = (-1/5)
Use the review sheet! Remember, I am out of yellow paper, so it is regular white paper. You will also have several problems from the last test (no more than 6), writing decimals as fractions, fractions as decimals, and adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mixed numbers and decimals.
How can you prepare for this test? Working problems!
Have a great weekend everyone!
I encourage EVERY 7th grade student to work these problems as a review for Monday's quiz! These are from the texbook, and I am writing the answers below.
1.) pg. 287 # 1 - 6 all
2.) pg. 310 # 1 - 9 all
pg. 287 1) x = 7 2) x = 6 3) x = 4 4) n = 1/2
5) m = -3.85 6) v = 1 7/9 (mixed number)
pg. 310 1) z = (-2/3) 2) m = -22 3) r = 24 4) b = (- 4)
5) a = (-15) 6) x = 21 7) n = 25 8) r = 3 9) w = (-1/5)
Use the review sheet! Remember, I am out of yellow paper, so it is regular white paper. You will also have several problems from the last test (no more than 6), writing decimals as fractions, fractions as decimals, and adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing mixed numbers and decimals.
How can you prepare for this test? Working problems!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Week of 1/24
Hi everyone,
Busy next couple of weeks!
6th grade: Ch. 5 tests must be signed (regardless of grade) and returned by Thursday 1/27. Test corrections due by Friday 1/28.
Spiral 17 due 2/1
Quiz Friday 1/28 on comparing, adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing integers (Ch. 6 Sec. 1 - 5)
You must, must, MUST, MUST memorize the integer rules!
7th grade- Ch. 5 test signed (regardless of grade) by Wed. 1/26. Test corrections due Thurs. 1/27.
Quiz Monday 1/31 on Ch. 6 Sec. 1 - 3. You may use a calcuator for these problems if you show your steps. I will also include no more than 5 problems from last test---fraction operations, writing fractions as decimals and writing decimals as fractions.
Spiral 17 due 2/1
Have a great week!
Busy next couple of weeks!
6th grade: Ch. 5 tests must be signed (regardless of grade) and returned by Thursday 1/27. Test corrections due by Friday 1/28.
Spiral 17 due 2/1
Quiz Friday 1/28 on comparing, adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing integers (Ch. 6 Sec. 1 - 5)
You must, must, MUST, MUST memorize the integer rules!
7th grade- Ch. 5 test signed (regardless of grade) by Wed. 1/26. Test corrections due Thurs. 1/27.
Quiz Monday 1/31 on Ch. 6 Sec. 1 - 3. You may use a calcuator for these problems if you show your steps. I will also include no more than 5 problems from last test---fraction operations, writing fractions as decimals and writing decimals as fractions.
Spiral 17 due 2/1
Have a great week!
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
week of January 18th
Hi everyone,
I hope you enjoyed the long weekend!
Spirals are due today (Tuesday 1/18) and new spirals will be passed out today as well- due next Tuesday.
No quizzes or tests this week.
6th grade- starting chapter 6- Integers
7th grade- starting chapter 6- multi-step equations
Have a great week!
Mrs. Serpas
I hope you enjoyed the long weekend!
Spirals are due today (Tuesday 1/18) and new spirals will be passed out today as well- due next Tuesday.
No quizzes or tests this week.
6th grade- starting chapter 6- Integers
7th grade- starting chapter 6- multi-step equations
Have a great week!
Mrs. Serpas
Monday, January 10, 2011
Week of January 10th
Hi everyone,
I hope you had a great weekend! What a TERRIFIC win for LSU! Great game.
This is a big week- first full week of school since December- make it count! Lots going on this week.
6th grade: Remember you should log on at least one hour a week to http://www.firstinmath.com/. The week runs Sunday to Sunday.
*Ch. 5 quizzes will be returned today. All must be signed & returned by Wednesday. Test Corrections due Thursday.
*Ch. 5 TEST this Friday, 1/14/11. Review sheets will go home Tuesday. It will cover all sections.
*Spiral will go home Tuesday, due the following Tuesday 1/18/11 which is the day we get back from school!
7th grade:
*Test this Friday, 1/14/11 on Chapter 5 (all sections). Review sheets will go home Tuesday.
*Spiral will go home Tuesday, due the following Tuesday 1/18/11.
Have a great week everyone!
Mrs. Serpas
I hope you had a great weekend! What a TERRIFIC win for LSU! Great game.
This is a big week- first full week of school since December- make it count! Lots going on this week.
6th grade: Remember you should log on at least one hour a week to http://www.firstinmath.com/. The week runs Sunday to Sunday.
*Ch. 5 quizzes will be returned today. All must be signed & returned by Wednesday. Test Corrections due Thursday.
*Ch. 5 TEST this Friday, 1/14/11. Review sheets will go home Tuesday. It will cover all sections.
*Spiral will go home Tuesday, due the following Tuesday 1/18/11 which is the day we get back from school!
7th grade:
*Test this Friday, 1/14/11 on Chapter 5 (all sections). Review sheets will go home Tuesday.
*Spiral will go home Tuesday, due the following Tuesday 1/18/11.
Have a great week everyone!
Mrs. Serpas
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Information on Jacob Meek
Hi everyone,
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http://www.carepages.com/carepages/226052/invitations/1291061/54d252de69cfba05c9cd90fa1c5dc73ad151e0b0?client_code=lebonheur&ipc=miv
I am posting information below on Jacob Meek's care page (with permission from his mom). Please take a minute to sign up to view his page if you are interested, and take a monment to leave him a message. Of course get your parents' permission first!
You've been invited to visit Jacob Meek's CarePages website.
CarePages websites are free patient blogs that connect family and friends during a health challenge. Jacob Meek has created a website and needs your support now more than ever.
To visit Jacob Meek's CarePages website, follow these steps:
Click on the link below
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Visit Jacob Meek's CarePages website to read the blog, view photos and share messages of support
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Reminder- class materials
Just a reminder: ALL STUDENTS should bring these items to class daily:
1.) workbook (should remain in binder. It's a pink slip if students do not have this in class).
2.) loose-leaf paper
3.) any homework assignments, spirals, etc.
**Spirals should remain in folder as well. If someone checks them over before you turn them in, that is great (and encouraged!), but they should be left in your binder so you can work on them during any free time.
4.) calculator
5.) sharpened pencils
1.) workbook (should remain in binder. It's a pink slip if students do not have this in class).
2.) loose-leaf paper
3.) any homework assignments, spirals, etc.
**Spirals should remain in folder as well. If someone checks them over before you turn them in, that is great (and encouraged!), but they should be left in your binder so you can work on them during any free time.
4.) calculator
5.) sharpened pencils
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