Week of 9-24-12

This week in math...

Welcome!

             The students are working hard in their math class. The sixth grade students finished up presenting their unit projects, "My Special Number". I was so impressed with their work, creativity, and presentation skills. The students also completed their first unit test, a vocabulary quiz, and an extra credit assignment. We ended the week beginning their new unit, "Data About Us." In this unit, the students will be able to collect and record distributions of data, correctly display data in a graph, table, or line plot, and describe or analyze the relationships of the data. 

             The seventh grade students were hard at work this week. We tackled the topic of solving one-step and two-step equations. This was a difficult topic so we spent several days on it. We will have an upcoming unit involving this topic, and by then the students will feel comfortable jumping right on in. We ended the week with their first vocabulary quiz and their unit test. We will begin next week with their new unit, "Accentuate the Negative."

             The eighth grade students began this week with a new unit, "Looking for Pythagoras." This will deal with geometry and the understanding of square roots. We have several students working very hard each day. I applaud those who participate and are actively engaged. We will begin next week with Investigation 2. I hope all of my students keep working hard each day! 

Miss P

Week of 9-17-12

Welcome to the week of 9-17-12!

This week was a busy week! Progress reports were distributed on Friday. Our sixth graders have been working on their "My Special Number" project. Presentations were Friday and the following Monday. Within the next week, the sixth grade students will have their project presentations, vocabulary quiz, and their unit test. Keep up the good work, sixth graders!
The seventh graders finished up Investigation 3, and began Investigation 4. We are currently attacking the concept of solving one-step and two-step equations, especially in word problems. Their test will be the week of 9-24-12, along with their final homework quiz and vocabulary quiz. Keep up the good work, seventh graders!
The eighth grade students tackled a homework quiz, a vocabulary quiz, and their unit test! The students were given extra credit problems to complete by Friday, 9-21-12. Within the next week, the students will begin their second unit, Accentuate the Negative.

Have a good week!

Miss P
Math

Week of 9-10-12

Welcome! 

This week in math:

6th grade has completed Investigation 2 and taken their homework quizzes. The six gold class will be taking their quiz on Monday 9-17-12.
Upcoming: Investigation 3. 
Unit projects ("My Special Number") due date will be the week of 9-24-12.
Six green classes should be have their prepared this Friday, 9-21-12.

7th grade has completed Investigation 2 and taken their homework quizzes. Upcoming: Investigation 3

8th grade has completed Investigation 2. We are now into Investigation 3. Upcoming: Investigation 3 homework quizzes, vocab quizzes, and their unit test will be this week!

**Homework Quiz 1 retakes were held on 9-10-12. 

The students have done well within the classroom. They are expected to enter the room each day with a ready-to-go attitude. This begins with having their homework out and ready to discuss, and starting their warm-up for the day individually. The students are well aware of all expectations, thus we practice them each day. Each student should have a book cover on his/her math book. 

Do not forget about ALEKS!

Have a great week!

Week of 9-3-12 Reflection

Welcome! 

This week in math:

6th grade has tackled Investigation 2. Upcoming: Investigation 3. Unit projects ("My Special Number") due date will be the week of 9-24-12.

7th grade has tackled Investigation 2. Upcoming: Investigation 3 and Investigation 2 homework quiz 9-11-12.

8th grade has tackled Investigation 2. Upcoming: Investigation 3 and Investigation 2 homework quiz 9-10-12.

**Homework Quiz 1 retakes will by on 9-10-12 before or after school.

The students have done well within the classroom. They are expected to enter the room each day with a ready-to-go attitude. This begins with having their homework out and ready to discuss, and starting their warm-up for the day individually. The students are well aware of all expectations, thus we practice them each day. Each student should have a book cover on his/her math book. 

Do not forget about ALEKS!

Have a great week!

Welcome to the Holy Spirit Catholic Middle School blog!

We are into our fourth week of school. I hope all are adjusting well to the 2012-2013 school year. This blog will be used as a weekly update for the middle school math classes. Each of the students, and their parents, have the availability to join the class site on Edmodo.com. The Edmodo group account will be used on a daily basis. One can find the work done in class each day, as well as the assignment given for homework. Students and teachers may also interact with each other on anything math related.

Thus far, the students have began academia within the classroom. Each student should have a book cover for their book, as well as have a signature by their parents/guardians on their syllabus.

Beginning in September, the students will be required to work on ALEKS. Found on aleks.com, the students will be able to use their log in name and password to begin working. Sixth graders are to do 10 objectives a week. Seventh graders are to do 12 objectives a week. Eighth graders are to do 15 objectives a week. If there are issues with this, please contact me and we can figure out any differentiation. The students who do not have Internet access at home will be able to use the classroom computers to work on ALEKS before/after school and sometimes during classroom time. If the students complete the required amount of objectives each week, they will be able to drop their lowest grade at the end of each month.

Please, if there are any questions or comments email epusti@holyspirit-indy.org.

Thank you,

Miss Pusti