Tuesday October 25, 2011

8th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class with the problem of the day.  We then graded the quiz we took on Friday in class.  Next, we  transitioned back into chapter 2.   We jumped back into chapter 2, section 4 on solving variable equations.   Mr. Olsen led students through a couple different important vocabulary words, such as equation, solving an equation and solution.  Students worked on various example problems before Mr. Olsen handed out the 2.4 worksheet. 

Assignments:   Students should be completing the 2.4 worksheet if they did not finish in the class time provided.  Review homework #13 is due on Wednesday. 

7th Grade Math:  Today in math students began class by using their flashmasters.  We then jumped back into chapter 2 and began the conversation on scientific notation, standard form and product form.  Mr. Olsen led students through several example problems and moved around the room offering assistance to students who needed help. 

Assignments:   Review homework #13 is due on Wednesday.

Science:  This week in science students are beginning the rotation we have planned for our students here in the Aurora House.  Mr. Olsen's students are with Ms. Pasteris this week, and will be learning about the preservation and preparation of salmon using cultural means.   In Mr. Olsen's classroom today, Mr. White's students shared the information they researched on their assigned physical stream parameter yesterday with their classmates today. 

Assignments:  None.