Indirect Measurement and "Corny" Proportions

 Friday we wrapped up our unit on Similar Figures by working on Indirect Measurement. First thing we did was fill out our mini book Flippable with an example of Indirect Measurement of a Truffala tree from the Lorax) and Max (from Where the Wild Things Are).   We discussed how to determine the height of something if knew the height and shadow length of another thing as well as the shadow of the figure.

After we did that together, we moved on to filling our jar on the different ways that we could use indirect measurements and came up with some great ideas. After that, the students then had to solve word problem about basketball courts.  All students who worked through the word problem and solved it correctly earned a sticker toward a Homework Pass!

Today was a review day since we have a quiz over our unit on Proportions tomorrow. As a review, each student had to come up with their own "Corny" Proportion. It had to be about them and include Candy!

After seeing my example of a proportional candy word problem, they got busy writing. Then after each student wrote their problem, they had to have it approved. Once approved, they went back to solve and decorate. Now, they got a bit of "inspiration" during this time as I passed around some Candy Corn to each student. What a fun way to finish up our unit on proportions.

I honestly can't wait to snap pics of the proportions tomorrow and Wednesday as my students are taking their Proportions Quiz. I know they are more than ready for this quiz and will do amazing!

Don't forget, Extra Credit is due on Wednesday by 4pm to receive a test grade replaced. 

Also, this week's homework is a review from the first six weeks for all my classes.

Another week! Here we come!

Remember this week is the end of the six weeks. Remaining grades left to be put in are this week's homework, this week's bellringer and the quiz on Friday.

Conversions of Rational Numbers

Today we worked on Rational Number Conversions with Fractions, Decimals and Percents. We created the Folded Interactive Object (I was informed "Foldable" is a trademarked word) below to use as a resource when working on conversions of Rational Numbers. It should be attached to page 17 in your INB. If you need to complete your Folded Interactive Object, feel free to click the picture below to make it bigger so you can read what to fill in.

Our bellringer when we came in today consisted of a review of the vocabulary we have learned. Each student had the option to answer either "What is an Integer?" or "How do we use integers?" I think the compilation they came up with over the day (all 96 of them) turned out great!

Have a wonderful 3-day weekend! I will see you all back on Tuesday! Don't forget, we have a notebook quiz on Tuesday/Wednesday and your projects are due as well! :)

Semester is Winding Down!

I thought I would go ahead and give you the head's up on what the remainder of this semester will look like so that you can plan accordingly.

Thursday 12/2- Quiz over Data Representations
Friday 12/3- Linear Functions Problem Solving

 *** Tuesday 12/7 an Thursday 12.9 are the LAST tutoring days for this semester!

Monday 12/6-Thursday 12/9- Probability (Unit 8)
Friday 12/10- Unit 7 and 8 Test (Data Representations and Probability)

Monday 12/13- Tuesday 12/14- Review for Exam
Wednesday 12/15- First Period Exam is Math!

Quiz, Benchmarks and More

On Monday, the MMQ (Monday Memory Quiz) will be over Scientific Notation. Make sure you understand what you need to so that you will excel and have a great first quiz grade! :)

Last week's benchmarks went well. The students worked hard and many were VERY proud of their scores. I will be contacting parents of those students who made a 50 or below on the test as I want to STRONGLY URGE that these students start attending tutorials on a regular basis. It is crucial that we cover these things now and are not kicking ourselves in March as we bare down and prepare for the TAKS test.

On October 8th, we have a Pirate Pride Assembly during Homeroom. Students will be receiving awards for grades and attendance. Congratulate your students if they receive one because of their continued hard work at CMS.

Don't forget our next Student Council Meeting is October 11th at 3:15 pm in Room 316. We will be talking about committees, Red Ribbon Week, our upcoming service project for the community, our fundraiser and District Fundraising Week.

Homecoming Weekend

I hope that everyone has a wonderful, and safe, Homecoming weekend in Crandall. I launched all of my students today with "Have a great weekends; Stay safe; Make good decisions and see you on Monday!"

Don't forget: Benchmark #1 on Tuesday/Wednesday
NO QUIZ next week! :)
Practice Sheet #6 will be given on Monday and due on Friday as usual.
Grade cut off is Wednesday for my class. I will have all tutorial sign ups on Tuesday and Thursday put up first thing Monday morning. I will hold you responsible for showing up! :) Don't make me call you! :)

Tutoring, Benchmarks and More

Yesterday afternoon was an amazing (but wild) afternoon in tutoring. We had over 30 students sign in and come to make up grades before the end of the Six Weeks. Remember that this week I will not be having tutoring on Thursday afternoon due to Homecoming festivities. Next week we will be back on track for Tuesday and Thursday tutoring.

If your student has low grades in my class, I URGE them to come to tutoring on these days (and ask about others) because I am here to give them help.

Our first benchmark is next Tuesday and Thursday. This is a district benchmark over what has been taught so far in Eighth Grade. It don't want it to be stressful for the students but I want them to understand that the Benchmarks that we give are very important because they will determine many things for our future (TAKS Tutoring, Flex Year attendance, etc.). Please make sure that you (or your student) gets a good night sleep the night before and is well nourished the morning of the benchmark.

Have a wonderful day!

Oh, and if you didn't see on the previous post (POP QUIZ is Thursday this week!)