Tuesday October 2, 2012

7th Grade Math:  Today in math, students began class with the problem of the day, before we jumped into chapter 2.  Today students were introduced to the properties of addition and multiplication, as well as conversion factors.  After some teacher led instruction, and several example problems, students were assigned the 2.1 worksheet for homework.

Assignments:   Review Homework #7 is due Wednesday.   The section 2.1 worksheet is due Wednesday.

8th Grade Math:  Today in math, students began class with the problem of the day.  Next, students jumped back into chapter 1, and today we reviewed  comparing and ordering integers.  Mr. Olsen led students through several example problems and reinforced several key vocabulary words, specifically, absolute value and opposites.  Students were then assigned the 1.4 worksheet and given about 20 minutes of class time to complete the homework.   

Assignments:   Review Homework #7 is due Wednesday.   The section 1.4 worksheet is due Wednesday.  

Science:  Today in science, students began class with the do now, before we continued with our  class discussion on what makes a good question, and how it may be testable.  Students picked up with their investigations from class yesterday, and are again analyzing data to formulate a testable question that will link the ill students at the middle schools in question to a cause of the illness.  

Assignments:  None.