Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Week of September 29 - October 3rd
Math 7 Honors:
Binders are due this week (Vassar on Tuesday, Morehouse on Wednesday)
There is a Take Home Test due first thing next week. Students may use a variety of resources EXCEPT for another students answers.
We are continuing our work with Algebraic Equations and Inequalities. It is really important that the scholars set up and solve problems the way they were told in class. This will give them a well established strategy when the problems get "ugly".
Math 7
Binders are due this week (Columbia on Thursday, Harvard on Friday). There will be a test on Order of Operations, Subtituting Expressions and Scientific Notation. It will be first thing next week.
Binders are due this week (Vassar on Tuesday, Morehouse on Wednesday)
There is a Take Home Test due first thing next week. Students may use a variety of resources EXCEPT for another students answers.
We are continuing our work with Algebraic Equations and Inequalities. It is really important that the scholars set up and solve problems the way they were told in class. This will give them a well established strategy when the problems get "ugly".
Math 7
Binders are due this week (Columbia on Thursday, Harvard on Friday). There will be a test on Order of Operations, Subtituting Expressions and Scientific Notation. It will be first thing next week.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Week of September 22 - 26th
I've been getting quite a few e-mails and phone calls from parents about homework. I see each class every other day. On the days I do see them I ALWAYS assign homework (even if it is the weekend, a test or a holiday). Beyond the first two or three problems, we do not use class time to work on the homework. Sooo...chances are they DO have homework. Homework is collected and graded and accounts for 10% of the Marking Period Grade. Homework can be handed in late (with a point deduction), but anything over 2 weeks will not be accepted. Also, I only give out the homework paper once. It a student looses it, I will not replace it. I am trying to encourage students to be responsible for themselves.
What are we working on in class?
Math 7 Honors: We are working on solving algebraic expressions and solving them in the correct format. Many of the scholars are SO smart that they just see the answer, Unfortunately, they have to work on a strategy to help them out when the problems become much more complicated (think fractions and decimals for coefficients). Everyone wants to impress me with the answer but no one wants to show me the work!! No work, no credit! There is a vocabulary test on Thursday and Friday. I will be checking Binders next Monday and Tuesday...this is also 10% of the MP Grade.
Math 7: We have worked on translating alebra expressions into words. We are also working on converting measurements in the metric system. (How many grams are there in 1.2 kilograms?) We continue working on order of operations. There is a vocabulary test on Thursday and Friday. I will be checking Binders next Monday and Tuesday...this is also 10% of the MP Grade.
What are we working on in class?
Math 7 Honors: We are working on solving algebraic expressions and solving them in the correct format. Many of the scholars are SO smart that they just see the answer, Unfortunately, they have to work on a strategy to help them out when the problems become much more complicated (think fractions and decimals for coefficients). Everyone wants to impress me with the answer but no one wants to show me the work!! No work, no credit! There is a vocabulary test on Thursday and Friday. I will be checking Binders next Monday and Tuesday...this is also 10% of the MP Grade.
Math 7: We have worked on translating alebra expressions into words. We are also working on converting measurements in the metric system. (How many grams are there in 1.2 kilograms?) We continue working on order of operations. There is a vocabulary test on Thursday and Friday. I will be checking Binders next Monday and Tuesday...this is also 10% of the MP Grade.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Week of September 15 - 19th
We are off to a great start in the STAR Cluster. We have offered an incentive program to keep our scholars making good choices. We are targeting students to be in class, on time, working on bell work and ready to learn. Hopefully all the of the classes will earn the PIZZA party.
We have renamed our classes to help us keep them straightened out. We have named them: Vassar, Harvard, Morehouse and Columbia. Ask your child what "college" they are in.
Math 7 Honors: We will have a quiz on 9/19 and 22. We are reviewing integers, order of operations, Algebraic Expressions. If your scholar is having trouble, please have them give the videos a try.
Math 7: We will have a quiz on 9/17 and 18. We are reviewing Factor Tree, Greatest Common Factor, Least Common Multiple and Order of Operations. If your scholar is having trouble, I have begun posting video help. Check it out!
We have renamed our classes to help us keep them straightened out. We have named them: Vassar, Harvard, Morehouse and Columbia. Ask your child what "college" they are in.
Math 7 Honors: We will have a quiz on 9/19 and 22. We are reviewing integers, order of operations, Algebraic Expressions. If your scholar is having trouble, please have them give the videos a try.
Math 7: We will have a quiz on 9/17 and 18. We are reviewing Factor Tree, Greatest Common Factor, Least Common Multiple and Order of Operations. If your scholar is having trouble, I have begun posting video help. Check it out!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
September 8th - 14th
Everyone is adjusting to middle school nicely! A reminder to all parents to contact me if you have ANY questions or concerns.
Math 7
This week we will be setting up our binder, reviewing factors, prime and composite numbers. We will work on factor trees and order of operations. There is homework after every class and it is collected
Math 7 Honors
This week we will be setting up our binder and reviewing integers... Multiplying, Dividing, Adding and Subtracting.
I will be attaching instructional videos that students (and parents) can watch if they need a referesher. Just check under the Video Links component. I will be adding them at the end of each day.
Math 7
This week we will be setting up our binder, reviewing factors, prime and composite numbers. We will work on factor trees and order of operations. There is homework after every class and it is collected
Math 7 Honors
This week we will be setting up our binder and reviewing integers... Multiplying, Dividing, Adding and Subtracting.
I will be attaching instructional videos that students (and parents) can watch if they need a referesher. Just check under the Video Links component. I will be adding them at the end of each day.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Week of September 2 - 7th
Welcome to Ms. Drake's Website.
My intention is to post weekly. I will describe what we will be working on in class each week. I will also include links to any of the activities we used in class.
There is ALWAYS homework assigned!
This week we will work on Classroom Expectations and Procedures as well as develop the skills needed to work as part of a small group. Students were given papers to have signed by parents. Scholars are expected to have their supplies by Tues/Wedn of next week. We will begin putting our binders together. These will serve as our major source of reference throughout the year.
The Star Cluster e-mails out weekly bulletins with any information parents/students may want to know. PLEASE send me your e-mail address so I can mail it to you. Students are encouraged to give us their e-mai too!
These are some of the things we went over in class this week.
What are our expectations for your behavior in this class?
In order for everyone to benefit from this experience, the following expectations must be followed. Students must:
- Be on Task
- Be Cooperative
- Show Initiative
- Respect the other members of the class and their possessions.
- Show Common Sense
(If a scholar misses a class due to illness, instrument lesson, etc … It’s the student’s responsibility to get the assignment from the back wall,
If your child misses several days in a row, Please contact the school counselor for work)
When can you get extra help?I am available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday during your lunch period. You need to come to my room in the beginning of the period. I am also available at different times during the day and after school on other days, but it needs to be set up ahead of time. If you stay after school you must get prior permission from your parents/guardians in order to stay.
How can you get an A?Grades will be calculated for each of the six marking periods as follows
In general, assignments will have the following percentage values:
Homework 10 % of grade
Tests and Projects 50% of grade
Binder 10% of grade
Classroom Participation 10 % of grade
Classwork 20% of grade
Grades will be assigned as follows:
95%-100% A+ 90%-94% A
85%-89% B+ 80%-84% B
75%-79% C+ 70%-74% C
65%-69% D Below 65% F
How can your parents/guardians get in touch with me?
I encourage all parents to feel free to contact me with any questions. We are all trying to achieve the same goal…a good quality education for you. That’s why we’ve all chosen Wilson! I can be reached during the school day at 463-4100 ext 252, or I can be e-mailed at laura.drake@rcsdk12.org. I will gladly give out my home phone number but would rather not post it on the internet. I use e-mail a great deal to contact parents, so PLEASE send me an e-mail from your web address so I can keep you informed.
Please feel free to connect with to meet if you have any questions/concerns!
My intention is to post weekly. I will describe what we will be working on in class each week. I will also include links to any of the activities we used in class.
There is ALWAYS homework assigned!
This week we will work on Classroom Expectations and Procedures as well as develop the skills needed to work as part of a small group. Students were given papers to have signed by parents. Scholars are expected to have their supplies by Tues/Wedn of next week. We will begin putting our binders together. These will serve as our major source of reference throughout the year.
The Star Cluster e-mails out weekly bulletins with any information parents/students may want to know. PLEASE send me your e-mail address so I can mail it to you. Students are encouraged to give us their e-mai too!
These are some of the things we went over in class this week.
What are our expectations for your behavior in this class?
In order for everyone to benefit from this experience, the following expectations must be followed. Students must:
- Be on Task
- Be Cooperative
- Show Initiative
- Respect the other members of the class and their possessions.
- Show Common Sense
(If a scholar misses a class due to illness, instrument lesson, etc … It’s the student’s responsibility to get the assignment from the back wall,
If your child misses several days in a row, Please contact the school counselor for work)
When can you get extra help?I am available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursday during your lunch period. You need to come to my room in the beginning of the period. I am also available at different times during the day and after school on other days, but it needs to be set up ahead of time. If you stay after school you must get prior permission from your parents/guardians in order to stay.
How can you get an A?Grades will be calculated for each of the six marking periods as follows
In general, assignments will have the following percentage values:
Homework 10 % of grade
Tests and Projects 50% of grade
Binder 10% of grade
Classroom Participation 10 % of grade
Classwork 20% of grade
Grades will be assigned as follows:
95%-100% A+ 90%-94% A
85%-89% B+ 80%-84% B
75%-79% C+ 70%-74% C
65%-69% D Below 65% F
How can your parents/guardians get in touch with me?
I encourage all parents to feel free to contact me with any questions. We are all trying to achieve the same goal…a good quality education for you. That’s why we’ve all chosen Wilson! I can be reached during the school day at 463-4100 ext 252, or I can be e-mailed at laura.drake@rcsdk12.org. I will gladly give out my home phone number but would rather not post it on the internet. I use e-mail a great deal to contact parents, so PLEASE send me an e-mail from your web address so I can keep you informed.
Please feel free to connect with to meet if you have any questions/concerns!
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