In Pre-Algebra, we just started discovering proportions. We will be studying proportions through next week. This Friday we are doing a project called "How Big is Barbie?" Each group of 4 people will need to bring in a Barbie (or other female figure) and a male action figure (Spiderman, Superman, The HULK, GIJoe, etc.). We will be measuring the various areas of their bodies and then determining if they are proportionate to a human being.
This proves to be a very interesting assignment. I have asked all of the students to put on their "mature hats" while we do this assignment. We have discussed that any inappropriate actions will result in an automatic office referral.
Now that we are in a new Six Weeks, I hope that all students will stay on top of their grades. Report Cards are going home today and I am very pleased. My failure rate is lower and my overall averages in each class are higher than last year. I hope this continues and that each of my students continue to show the effort that it takes to do well in Pre-Algebra.
If you didn't know my goal for this year already, It is my goal to not only make sure all of my students succeed in knowing the core curriculum for Pre-Algebra but that they are able to relate this core curriculum to the real world and also apply it to the end of the year assessment (TAKS). My goal for TAKS is that no child is left behind and that we have 100% mastery in my class. Each student has their own mastery level and I know that it is possible for them to do well. :)
