Monday 9/19

Pre-Algebra:

Finish your Vocabulary Chapter 2 w/s.  It is due on Thursday!

Videos to watch: 1. Addition of Rational Numbers; 2. Subtraction of Rational Numbers; 3. Multiplication of Rational Numbers; 4. Division of Rational Numbers

You will do 3 points from each video that you have learned.  We will be using these for a class discussion tomorrow so make sure you watch the videos.

You have a quiz tomorrow over rational numbers.  Make sure you know how to convert, how to find equivalent fractions, etc.

Your Chapter 2 Test will be on Friday.  This will be graded on this six weeks so you will need to work your hardest!

STAAR: We are working on Fractions this week.  Today we covered Equivalent Fractions and finding fractions with different denominators that equal each other. For some extra help, you could watch the Equivalent Fractions video.

Monday, Monday

Another great day with Mrs. Smith-

Pre-Algebra: I gave back tests today and have talked to the students about how retakes can be done.  They must fill out the form and then schedule a tutoring date for the chapter one test THIS WEEK.  They will come to a tutoring session to ask questions and review what was taught.  Then they must go home, study and practice, and then come in for a second tutoring time and take a new test.  They will not take the same test but rather a completely different one.

Check Your Readiness is due on Thursday.  Flipped Pre-Algebra does not have any video to watch tonight.

STAAR: We are working on Rational Numbers and converting decimals, percents and fractions.  Today we discussed our Summer Plans and made a circle graph.  We will have homework later this week and it is expected to be turned in promptly.

Newspaper: Don't forget that your interview is due on Wednesday when you walk in.  Your interview transcript that you will be typing on Wednesday in class is a Test Grade for this six weeks.

I will be having tutoring every day this week to accommodate the test corrections.  Friday will be the last day to correct the test and therefore you must come in at least once before then for tutoring.

Another Wonderful Week!

Flipped Pre-Algebra (Tuesday):

Don't forget to watch One Step Equations tonight. Take notes on what you watch. I want you to write out how to solve a one step equation. Tell me step by step what you need to do. I will be taking these notes for a grade tomorrow! :)

Also, don't forget that your Chapter 1 Review Sheet is due by Friday. This is a grade and not extra credit so make sure you get it in on time!

Also, we will have a study session on Friday morning from 7:45 am- 8:15 am. Bring your breakfast and come do some last minute studying and ask questions before Friday's test.

Pre-Algebra (Wednesday):

Don't forget that your Chapter 1 Review Sheet is due by Friday. This is a grade and NOT extra credit so make sure you get it in on time!

Also, we will have a study session on Friday morning from 7:45 am- 8:15 am. Bring your breakfast and come do some last minute studying and ask questions before Friday's test.

STAAR (Tuesday and Wednesday):

We will be having our first test this week over problem solving and Number Operations. We have learned a lot about these over the past couple of weeks and I know you are capable. Our test will be on Thursday.

Last Day of August!

Another great day here at CMS!

STAAR Math- Make sure you finish your Operations Homework! Remember, we will be making our Duct Tape Note Wallets tomorrow in class. Make sure to have your Duct Tape so we can create these! :)

Newspaper- No homework tonight. Your final copy of your interview is due by Friday. We will start partners tomorrow for our first article hopefully.

Pre-Algebra- Remember that your Vocabulary is due tomorrow! Also, Basic Skills Integers is due on Friday! We have Friday Fun Day coming on Friday where we will be playing some educational games. These will be for a grade and I expect 100% active participation from each member of the class.

Odd Period Classes 8/30

Flipped Pre-Algebra:

Video for tonight: Properties of Whole Numbers

Do a 3-2-1 response for this. I want to know 3 things you learned, 2 things you want to know more about and 1 example.

Basic Skills Integers w/s will be due on Friday. Don't forget to get all of your work in so that you are able to play games this Friday.

STAAR:

Operations of Integers Practice Problems are due FRIDAY!

Also, check out the new button on the side that says Limeades for Learning. Click on it and it will take you to the site for you to vote for a project that I have created to be funded. I would appreciate any votes that you give. You can vote all the way through September 30th. Share it on your Facebook and have your friends and family vote as well! :) Thanks everyone!

Starting Strong!

Another great week is upon us and we are definitely starting strong! This week proves to be another busy one and hopefully we will make it through together.

Flipped Pre-Algebra:

Watch the following videos tonight- Adding Integers with Different Signs, Multiplying Negative Real Numbers, and Dividing Real Numbers with Different Signs (these are crucial because you will need these skills for the rest of your life). Notes tonight are simply 1-2 examples from EACH video! :)

Vocabulary Chapter 1 is due on Thursday!

Pre-Algebra:

Review the examples that we went over in class about Absolute Value. Use your graph spiral to help you with your vocabulary and your Vocabulary Chapter 1 is due on Thursday as well!

STAAR Math:

No homework tonight but remember that you need your Duct Tape by Thursday! We will be creating our note wallets on that day. If you don't have your Duct Tape, you will be creating your note cards and have to find a safe place to store them until you do.

Newspaper:

Check your assignment post for what you need to be doing today and for homework. It will be posted at 10 am.

Wonderful Wednesday

Another great day has come and gone and we are ready for another one!

STAAR Math: Remember that you will need to have your supplies by tomorrow! We will be using the duct tape in class next week! Rational Number Practice worksheet is due tomorrow as well. :) Most of you finished this in class.

8th Period Pre-Algebra: Check Your Readiness is due tomorrow! You should have your graph spiral by now as we will be keeping all of our notes in this spiral. It is a mandatory supply.

Also, the Basic Skills Fractions is due on Friday. Don't forget to head on over to http://tinyurl.com/4mulafun to finish the survey for your EASY 100!

Student Council: We will have our first meeting on September 8th after school until 4:15 pm. Make sure to pick up a sign-up sheet in my room (room 316) or from Mrs. Good at the front desk. I need these filled out with all the information so that I will be able to contact you throughout the course of the year.

Also, search for CMS Stu Co on Facebook and request to join! We are open to all Student Council officers, members and parents.

We are off to a great start!

Yesterday proved to be a great day! The students showed how excited they were to see their friends and start a new school year. I heard a great buzz all day long! I am so excited to be back here and teaching at Crandall Middle School.

Don't forget to answer the survey (Pre-Algebra and STAAR Math) by Sunday, August 28th by 11:59 pm. This is an EASY 100 that you should all be able to get! The labs are open in the morning and available for you to use if you do not have a computer at home.

Tonight's Assignments:

1st Period: Go to www.khanacademy.org and sign up for a free account. This will be where our videos come from this school year. Once you have signed up, click on "Coach" and you will add me as your coach by typing in my email 4mulafun@gmail.com.

You can also download the Khan Academy app on your iPhone, iTouch, iPad or Droid device.

Tonight, you will need to watch the videos: Converting Fractions to Decimals and Variables and Expressions 1. You will take your notes on page 12 in your composition book using the 3-2-1 method (3 things you learned from the video, 2 things you want to know more about, and 1 question you have or example from the videos). This will be used in our class discussion on Thursday so make sure it is complete.

Also your Basic Skills Fractions is due on Friday. Don't forget that Check Your Readiness is due on Thursday as well.

STAAR Math: You will need to complete the Rational Number Practice assignment that will be due on Thursday. They were given time in class to work on it and were able to turn it in if they finished.

Welcome Back!

Today we are starting our very first day of school and I couldn't be happier! There are so many great things planned for you this year and I am excited to hit the ground running with them! :)

Just a few reminders for today:

1. 1st Period- Have your Composition Book by Tuesday! Check Your Readiness is due on Thursday!

2. 8th Period- Have your Graph Spiral by Wednesday! Check Your Readiness is due on Thursday!

3. ALL MATH CLASSES- Please visit http://tinyurl.com/4mulafun to complete the Student Survey. All information is confidential and will only be seen by myself. This will count as your student’s first participation grade in my class. EASY 100! J The survey is due by August 28th at 11:59 pm.

4. Newspaper- Have your 3-subject spiral by Wednesday.

I do hope that you all had a wonderful day. Please feel free to leave a comment on this blog post for an extra 5 points on this Friday's test! :) Make sure you leave your first name and last initial.