Mrs. McElravy

Algebra:

2-3C Simplifying Expressions (preparing for test on Thursday)

Math 8:

Lesson 11 Definition of Congruence and Some Basic Properties (preparing for test on Wednesday)

No School on Friday, October 9th…Teacher In-Service

Algebra:

2-3C Simplifying Expressions

Math 8:

Finished Mid-Module Test (and students had the opportunity to retake tests)

Algebra:

2-3C Simplifying Expressions

No Homework

Math 8:

Practice Test Activity

Today we did a partner activity called masterpiece to help students prepare for their test tomorrow. I would say that this activity was a success but I did notice that there were a few students in each class that did not finish the activity so I wanted give an idea of how to prepare for tomorrow’s test.

On page 140, 141 & 142 of the math book students can find the three practice tests we were working on in class today. On page 144 & 145 they can find the rubric as to how these tests will be graded.

Tomorrow I am also going to give students an opportunity to retake any of the proofs we’ve done so far. Those are found on page 137-139 along with rubrics on pages 143-144. And we’ll have a bit of a question and answer session at the beginning of class tomorrow.

No School on Friday, October 9th…teacher in-service

Algebra:

Today those who were prepared took their re-takes.

HW: Review W.S.

Math 8:

Lesson 10 Sequences of Rigid Motions

Tomorrow we will do our practice test for our test on Wednesday.

Algebra:

2-3B The distributive Property

HW: W.S. 2-3B

Note: In class students asked for a test re-take day…that will happen Monday IF they are ready. So studying notes, correcting tests and practice problems would be a good use of time this weekend. 

Math 8:

Lesson 10 Sequences of Rigid Motions

Note: We will have a re-take day on Tuesday IF the student is ready. So studying notes, correcting tests and practice problems in the math book would be a good use of time this weekend.

Algebra:

Test tomorrow over writing and evaluation algebraic expressions

HW: Pg 122 #3-10; Pg 123 #18-33; Pg 124 #35-36

Math 8:

Lesson 7: Sequencing Translations

Algebra:

Ask your student about the Masterpiece they created!

Math 8:

Lesson 7: Sequencing Translations

Test Monday over rotations.

I apologize for no posts on Monday and Tuesday; I was out sick.

Algebra:

Today we did a review for the test tomorrow [Pg 102-104 #8, 10 and 12]

I recommended going over notes in the algebra spiral.

Math 8:

Today we took our Math 8: Student Growth Pre-Assessment, which we will take again in the spring.

Note: Tomorrow is Open House (6:30 – 8:30PM). I look forward to meeting you (again)!

Algebra:

Lesson 2-1C Graphing Change

No Homework (great night to work on skills)

Math 8:

Practice Test & Test (I can construct a reflection using geometric tools)

Began Lesson 5: Definition of Rotation and Basic Properties

Students will take their EasyCBM Friday, September 18th

Note:

I will be at a math training tomorrow and there will be a guest teacher in my classroom.

Algebra:

Lesson 2-1B: Describing Change

HW: correct mistakes on re-take AND Practice 2-1 A&B

Math 8:

Continued Lesson 4 Definition of Reflection and Basic Properties

(students got back their math test today and grades are current on Home Access Center (HAC))