Hello,
The sixth grade students are working towards the end of their unit, Bits and Pieces 2. The green classes took their unit test and will be presenting their unit projects next week. The gold class will be taking their unit test next week. The seventh grade gold students will be taking their unit test next week on Accentuate the Negative, working with integers and rational numbers. The seventh grade green students have finished their unit, and have began their unit on Moving Straight Ahead which deals with linear relationships. The eighth grade students are into their new unit of quadratic relationships. The gold class will begin next Monday. The deadline for quarter two First In Math and ALEKS grades will be next Friday. Please email me, or contact me on Edmodo if you or your child need to seek help on either tasks.
Miss Pusti
Friday, December 13, 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013
Week of December 2, 2013
Hello,
The sixth grade students are working diligently through Bits and Pieces 2. They are working with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. The green students will have a test on the Tuesday of next week. The gold students will have a test on the Friday of next week. The seventh grade students are working hard in their Accentuate the Negative unit. The green students are finishing up the week working on their project for the unit. The gold students are within the third investigation of four investigations. The gold students should expect a vocabulary quiz next Friday. The eighth grade green students finished their unit on exponential equations and are diving into quadratic equations. The gold students finished up the week with exponential equations and should expect a pretest for quadratic equations next Monday. The deadline for ALEKS and FIM is on December 20, 2013. They should be setting a goal each week in order to complete their deadline goals.
The sixth grade students are working diligently through Bits and Pieces 2. They are working with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. The green students will have a test on the Tuesday of next week. The gold students will have a test on the Friday of next week. The seventh grade students are working hard in their Accentuate the Negative unit. The green students are finishing up the week working on their project for the unit. The gold students are within the third investigation of four investigations. The gold students should expect a vocabulary quiz next Friday. The eighth grade green students finished their unit on exponential equations and are diving into quadratic equations. The gold students finished up the week with exponential equations and should expect a pretest for quadratic equations next Monday. The deadline for ALEKS and FIM is on December 20, 2013. They should be setting a goal each week in order to complete their deadline goals.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Week of October 28, 2013
Hello:
The sixth grade students are continuing to work hard through their Shapes and Designs unit. The green class should expect a test and project within in the following week. The seventh grade classes are working towards the end of their Comparing and Scaling unit. The gold students are to have a test next Tuesday, and then will begin their unit project. The green students finished up with their unit with their presentations of the mall project. They did an amazing job on these. They began their new unit, Accentuate the Negative. The eighth grade students are working in the beginning of their unit, Growing, Growing, Growing. This unit deals with exponential relationships. All gold students should be working towards their goal in First in Math. All green students should be working towards their goal in ALEKS. The eight grade green students need especially work hard through ALEKS as they prepare for their placement high school exams. These students will also be receiving additional resources to help prepare them. As always, I am here to help! Let me know if a student needs extra practice, and/or additional time and resources. I have plenty of each.
Miss Pusti
The sixth grade students are continuing to work hard through their Shapes and Designs unit. The green class should expect a test and project within in the following week. The seventh grade classes are working towards the end of their Comparing and Scaling unit. The gold students are to have a test next Tuesday, and then will begin their unit project. The green students finished up with their unit with their presentations of the mall project. They did an amazing job on these. They began their new unit, Accentuate the Negative. The eighth grade students are working in the beginning of their unit, Growing, Growing, Growing. This unit deals with exponential relationships. All gold students should be working towards their goal in First in Math. All green students should be working towards their goal in ALEKS. The eight grade green students need especially work hard through ALEKS as they prepare for their placement high school exams. These students will also be receiving additional resources to help prepare them. As always, I am here to help! Let me know if a student needs extra practice, and/or additional time and resources. I have plenty of each.
Miss Pusti
Friday, October 11, 2013
Week of 10-7-2013
Hi:
The sixth grade students are finishing up their Bits and Pieces 1 unit on decimals, fractions, and percents. The green class took a test on Friday, and the gold class will have theirs next Tuesday. They will be working on a unit project, Ice Cream Sundaes. The seventh grade classes are beginning their new unit, Comparing and Scaling. The green class did a quick overview of the material, ending the week with a quiz. They will begin next week with their awesome unit project, Creating A Mall. The gold students will work within the book for the next couple of weeks. The eighth grade students are finishing up their unit on Looking For Pythagoras, working with the Pythagorean Theorem. The green students will be taking their unit exam next Monday, before the fall break session. All green students had an ALEKS requirement to meet by midnight on October 11. All gold students had a First In Math requirement to meet by midnight on October 11. The new quarter will begin Monday, October 14, 2013.
Miss Pusti
The sixth grade students are finishing up their Bits and Pieces 1 unit on decimals, fractions, and percents. The green class took a test on Friday, and the gold class will have theirs next Tuesday. They will be working on a unit project, Ice Cream Sundaes. The seventh grade classes are beginning their new unit, Comparing and Scaling. The green class did a quick overview of the material, ending the week with a quiz. They will begin next week with their awesome unit project, Creating A Mall. The gold students will work within the book for the next couple of weeks. The eighth grade students are finishing up their unit on Looking For Pythagoras, working with the Pythagorean Theorem. The green students will be taking their unit exam next Monday, before the fall break session. All green students had an ALEKS requirement to meet by midnight on October 11. All gold students had a First In Math requirement to meet by midnight on October 11. The new quarter will begin Monday, October 14, 2013.
Miss Pusti
Friday, October 4, 2013
Week of 9-30-2013
Hello:
The sixth grade classes are still working their way through fractions, decimals, and percents. The green class is reaching the end of their unit and should expect a test within a week and a half. They will all be working on a project in the future. The seventh grade classes are finishing up their second unit, Stretching and Shrinking. The green class will be taking a test on Monday, while the gold class will be assessed on Tuesday. Each seventh grade class was given an outline of the unit project details. The green class deadline is next Tuesday. The gold class deadline is next Wednesday. The eighth grade class is working through the Pythagorean Theorem. All six math classes are to work on an extra credit assignment given. It is due Wednesday, 10-9-2013.
Have a great weekend,
Miss Pusti
The sixth grade classes are still working their way through fractions, decimals, and percents. The green class is reaching the end of their unit and should expect a test within a week and a half. They will all be working on a project in the future. The seventh grade classes are finishing up their second unit, Stretching and Shrinking. The green class will be taking a test on Monday, while the gold class will be assessed on Tuesday. Each seventh grade class was given an outline of the unit project details. The green class deadline is next Tuesday. The gold class deadline is next Wednesday. The eighth grade class is working through the Pythagorean Theorem. All six math classes are to work on an extra credit assignment given. It is due Wednesday, 10-9-2013.
Have a great weekend,
Miss Pusti
Friday, September 27, 2013
Week of 9-23-2013
Welcome!
The students are making great progress into their math school-year. All gold courses are to begin their First In Math requirements, graded quarterly. All green courses are to begin their ALEKS requirements, graded quarterly. An email was sent home to all parents, as well as handout given to all students. The sixth grade class is working well into their new unit, Bits and Pieces 1. This uncovers the decimal, percent, and fraction material. They will have a unit project toward the end of the unit. The seventh grade students are working towards the end of their unit, Stretching and Shrinking. They will receive a unit project rubric next week as they finish up. The eighth grade class has finished up their Thinking with Math Models unit. The green class is working well into Looking for Pythagoras. The gold class will begin next week with a pre-test on the next unit.
Have a great weekend,
Miss Pusti
The students are making great progress into their math school-year. All gold courses are to begin their First In Math requirements, graded quarterly. All green courses are to begin their ALEKS requirements, graded quarterly. An email was sent home to all parents, as well as handout given to all students. The sixth grade class is working well into their new unit, Bits and Pieces 1. This uncovers the decimal, percent, and fraction material. They will have a unit project toward the end of the unit. The seventh grade students are working towards the end of their unit, Stretching and Shrinking. They will receive a unit project rubric next week as they finish up. The eighth grade class has finished up their Thinking with Math Models unit. The green class is working well into Looking for Pythagoras. The gold class will begin next week with a pre-test on the next unit.
Have a great weekend,
Miss Pusti
Friday, September 20, 2013
Week of 9-16-2013
Welcome!
I hope everybody had a great week. The sixth grade students finished their Prime Time unit, and presented their well-made projects. I was so proud of all the sixth grade students. Their projects looked great! The sixth grade green students ended the week with a pretest for the new unit, Bits and Pieces 1. The seventh grade students also finished up their unit. They will now be working on Stretching and Shrinking. The eighth grade green students finished up their unit, Thinking with Mathematical Models and will have a final unit assessment on Monday. The eighth grade gold students are working hard towards the end of their unit, and can expect a final unit assessment and vocabulary quiz next week.
Miss Pusti
I hope everybody had a great week. The sixth grade students finished their Prime Time unit, and presented their well-made projects. I was so proud of all the sixth grade students. Their projects looked great! The sixth grade green students ended the week with a pretest for the new unit, Bits and Pieces 1. The seventh grade students also finished up their unit. They will now be working on Stretching and Shrinking. The eighth grade green students finished up their unit, Thinking with Mathematical Models and will have a final unit assessment on Monday. The eighth grade gold students are working hard towards the end of their unit, and can expect a final unit assessment and vocabulary quiz next week.
Miss Pusti
Friday, September 13, 2013
Week of 9-9-2013
Welcome!
This last week has been very productive. The sixth grade students are working towards the end of their unit. The green students finished the week with a vocabulary quiz and will have a unit test on Monday. The gold students will begin next Monday with a vocabulary quiz and a unit test on that following Wednesday. Both classes had received information about a unit project. The green class will have theirs due next Wednesday, and the gold class will present theirs on next Thursday. Both classes will have a in-class project work day on next Tuesday. I have computers they can use if they are making a powerpoint and such.
The seventh grade students are reaching the end of their unit. The green class took their vocabulary quiz and unit test, as well as the next unit's pretest. Over the weekend, they are to look at their unit test and make corrections. The gold class finished the week with their vocabulary quiz and will start off next Monday with a unit test.
The eighth grade students are reaching the end of their unit, as well. They can expect a test within the next week. They are continuing to learn about the properties and characteristics of linear equations. Reminder: all students and parents have access to the Edmodo account to receive daily updates. Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
This last week has been very productive. The sixth grade students are working towards the end of their unit. The green students finished the week with a vocabulary quiz and will have a unit test on Monday. The gold students will begin next Monday with a vocabulary quiz and a unit test on that following Wednesday. Both classes had received information about a unit project. The green class will have theirs due next Wednesday, and the gold class will present theirs on next Thursday. Both classes will have a in-class project work day on next Tuesday. I have computers they can use if they are making a powerpoint and such.
The seventh grade students are reaching the end of their unit. The green class took their vocabulary quiz and unit test, as well as the next unit's pretest. Over the weekend, they are to look at their unit test and make corrections. The gold class finished the week with their vocabulary quiz and will start off next Monday with a unit test.
The eighth grade students are reaching the end of their unit, as well. They can expect a test within the next week. They are continuing to learn about the properties and characteristics of linear equations. Reminder: all students and parents have access to the Edmodo account to receive daily updates. Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Friday, September 6, 2013
Week of 9-2-2013
Hello,
We are now into the fourth week of school. Tests are approaching! The sixth grade students are finishing up their Prime Time unit. They should expect a test coming up in about a week. We will introduce their unit project next week, as well. The seventh grade students are finishing up their unit, as well. The green class should expect a test next Wednesday, and the gold class should expect a test the Monday following next week. The eighth grade students are working through the challenging problems of linear equations. They are working towards the end of their unit, as well. We are finalizing some adjustments with the ALEKS and First In Math requirements. Announcement concerning such will go home when decisions are finalized. If students are continuing to have trouble at home, please have them contact me through email and/or use Edmodo.com.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
We are now into the fourth week of school. Tests are approaching! The sixth grade students are finishing up their Prime Time unit. They should expect a test coming up in about a week. We will introduce their unit project next week, as well. The seventh grade students are finishing up their unit, as well. The green class should expect a test next Wednesday, and the gold class should expect a test the Monday following next week. The eighth grade students are working through the challenging problems of linear equations. They are working towards the end of their unit, as well. We are finalizing some adjustments with the ALEKS and First In Math requirements. Announcement concerning such will go home when decisions are finalized. If students are continuing to have trouble at home, please have them contact me through email and/or use Edmodo.com.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Welcome! Week of 8-26-2013
Welcome!
This last week has been very productive. All six classes work very hard in the math classroom. The sixth grade students are continuing to work in their Prime Time Unit. They will have a test approaching in two weeks. The seventh grade students are working hard in their Variables and Patterns unit. They will be approaching how to pull a linear equation from a story problem. The eighth grade students are looking at how to write linear equations given different slopes, y-intercepts, and points on the line.
Have a great long 4-day weekend!
Miss Pusti
This last week has been very productive. All six classes work very hard in the math classroom. The sixth grade students are continuing to work in their Prime Time Unit. They will have a test approaching in two weeks. The seventh grade students are working hard in their Variables and Patterns unit. They will be approaching how to pull a linear equation from a story problem. The eighth grade students are looking at how to write linear equations given different slopes, y-intercepts, and points on the line.
Have a great long 4-day weekend!
Miss Pusti
Monday, August 26, 2013
Welcome!
Welcome to another great year at Holy Spirit!
If you are interested in the back-to-school night information that was distributed, please email me letting me know. epusti@holyspirit-indy.org
As we begin the school year, the students are learning procedures for the school and the math classroom. Thus far, the students have been doing a great job in the classroom! I am so impressed with the way they are choosing to start off school. We hope to work hard and let it continue throughout the year!
Within the first week and a half of school, each grade has taken a pre-test. After looking at the completed pre-tests, I was able to adjust their lesson plans to best fit their needs. The sixth grade students are working in the Prime Time unit. They will learn the more in depth concepts of number theory. The seventh grade students are working with Variables and Patterns. They will be learning about linear equations and models, as well as graphing data and patterns. The eighth grade students are working in the Thinking with Mathematical Model unit. They will be reviewing the key concepts of linear equations, in order to help further build a background before moving into exponential and quadratic equations. They will work a lot with solving linear equations, as well.
I have a classroom Edmodo website. All students have returned a permission slip signed by a parent for this usage. Each student has also had a Syllabus slip signed by a parent, concerning the procedures and expectations of the classroom. If you need a copy of both, please email me.
If there are any additional questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!
Miss Pusti
If you are interested in the back-to-school night information that was distributed, please email me letting me know. epusti@holyspirit-indy.org
As we begin the school year, the students are learning procedures for the school and the math classroom. Thus far, the students have been doing a great job in the classroom! I am so impressed with the way they are choosing to start off school. We hope to work hard and let it continue throughout the year!
Within the first week and a half of school, each grade has taken a pre-test. After looking at the completed pre-tests, I was able to adjust their lesson plans to best fit their needs. The sixth grade students are working in the Prime Time unit. They will learn the more in depth concepts of number theory. The seventh grade students are working with Variables and Patterns. They will be learning about linear equations and models, as well as graphing data and patterns. The eighth grade students are working in the Thinking with Mathematical Model unit. They will be reviewing the key concepts of linear equations, in order to help further build a background before moving into exponential and quadratic equations. They will work a lot with solving linear equations, as well.
I have a classroom Edmodo website. All students have returned a permission slip signed by a parent for this usage. Each student has also had a Syllabus slip signed by a parent, concerning the procedures and expectations of the classroom. If you need a copy of both, please email me.
If there are any additional questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you!
Miss Pusti
Friday, May 17, 2013
Week of 05-13-2013
Hello,
The sixth grade green class has spent the week, giving their final project presentations. The sixth grade gold class has been working hard with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. They should expect a vocabulary quiz and test next week. The seventh grade students are continuing to look at data with bar graphs, stem-and-leaf plots, and line plots. They should expect a vocabulary quiz and test next week. The eighth grade students are working hard towards the end of this unit, Shapes of Algebra. They are working on solving systems of equations with graphing, substitution, and combination. They should expect a test next week, finishing off their last week as eighth graders. This is the eighth grade student's last week on ALEKS. Next week will be the seventh and sixth graders last week on ALEKS. They must master at least 3 topics per week.
Miss Pusti
The sixth grade green class has spent the week, giving their final project presentations. The sixth grade gold class has been working hard with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. They should expect a vocabulary quiz and test next week. The seventh grade students are continuing to look at data with bar graphs, stem-and-leaf plots, and line plots. They should expect a vocabulary quiz and test next week. The eighth grade students are working hard towards the end of this unit, Shapes of Algebra. They are working on solving systems of equations with graphing, substitution, and combination. They should expect a test next week, finishing off their last week as eighth graders. This is the eighth grade student's last week on ALEKS. Next week will be the seventh and sixth graders last week on ALEKS. They must master at least 3 topics per week.
Miss Pusti
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Week of 05-08-2013
Hello,
The students are working hard in the math classroom. Each week, they should be continuously practicing their math skills on ALEKS, mastering at least 3 topics per week. The sixth grade green class has finished up their 6th grade math units and are reviewing the material covered this year. They will soon be presenting their unit projects. The sixth grade gold class is work hard. They just recently finished their unit on probability and have began learning how to add and subtract decimals. The seventh grade students finished up their unit on probability, as well. They are beginning their last unit of the year, Data Distributions. The eighth grade students are working hard, learning the concepts of slope-intercept form and standard form. All students should continue to stay focused and work hard to finish off the year just right.
Miss Pusti
The students are working hard in the math classroom. Each week, they should be continuously practicing their math skills on ALEKS, mastering at least 3 topics per week. The sixth grade green class has finished up their 6th grade math units and are reviewing the material covered this year. They will soon be presenting their unit projects. The sixth grade gold class is work hard. They just recently finished their unit on probability and have began learning how to add and subtract decimals. The seventh grade students finished up their unit on probability, as well. They are beginning their last unit of the year, Data Distributions. The eighth grade students are working hard, learning the concepts of slope-intercept form and standard form. All students should continue to stay focused and work hard to finish off the year just right.
Miss Pusti
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Week of 04-29-2013
Hello,
The students are adjusting well into the month of May! The sixth grade students are finishing up their last units of the school year. The sixth grade gold class will be taking their unit test on probabilities this coming Monday. The sixth grade green class will be taking their unit test on decimals this coming Monday. The seventh grade students will also be taking their unit test on experimental and theoretical probabilities this coming Monday. The eighth grade students are diving into their new unit, Shapes of Algebra. The eighth grade green class should be continuously looking back through their notes and studies in preparation for the upcoming ECA exam. All students should be continuously practicing their skills ALEKS. They must complete 3 topics each week.
Miss Pusti
The students are adjusting well into the month of May! The sixth grade students are finishing up their last units of the school year. The sixth grade gold class will be taking their unit test on probabilities this coming Monday. The sixth grade green class will be taking their unit test on decimals this coming Monday. The seventh grade students will also be taking their unit test on experimental and theoretical probabilities this coming Monday. The eighth grade students are diving into their new unit, Shapes of Algebra. The eighth grade green class should be continuously looking back through their notes and studies in preparation for the upcoming ECA exam. All students should be continuously practicing their skills ALEKS. They must complete 3 topics each week.
Miss Pusti
Friday, April 19, 2013
Week of 04-15-2013
Hello!
The sixth grade students began their new unit, How Likely Is It. They are attacking the concepts of probability. The sixth grade green students are working on finishing up this unit and will have a unit test on Monday. The seventh grade students are working in their unit, What Do You Expect. They are looking at the deeper concepts of probability. The eighth grade students finished up their unit, Samples and Populations. They took a vocabulary quiz and a unit test this week. I hope the eighth grade students have a great time in D.C. next week!
Miss Pusti
The sixth grade students began their new unit, How Likely Is It. They are attacking the concepts of probability. The sixth grade green students are working on finishing up this unit and will have a unit test on Monday. The seventh grade students are working in their unit, What Do You Expect. They are looking at the deeper concepts of probability. The eighth grade students finished up their unit, Samples and Populations. They took a vocabulary quiz and a unit test this week. I hope the eighth grade students have a great time in D.C. next week!
Miss Pusti
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Week of 4-8-2013
Hello!
The students are doing well adjusting after having a nice Spring break. The sixth grade students finished up their Covering and Surrounding unit with a test and project. The seventh grade students finished up their Filling and Wrapping unit with a test and project, as well. The eighth grade students are working towards the finish-line of their unit, Samples and Populations. Each student should continue to work on mastering 3 ALEKS topics per week.
Miss Pusti
The students are doing well adjusting after having a nice Spring break. The sixth grade students finished up their Covering and Surrounding unit with a test and project. The seventh grade students finished up their Filling and Wrapping unit with a test and project, as well. The eighth grade students are working towards the finish-line of their unit, Samples and Populations. Each student should continue to work on mastering 3 ALEKS topics per week.
Miss Pusti
Friday, April 5, 2013
Week of 4-1-2013
Greetings!
Throughout this four-day week, the students have worked diligently within the math classroom. The sixth grade students began their unit project, Plan A Park. This project is due next week. They took a vocabulary quiz and will have their test next week. The seventh grade students were also assigned a unit project. This will be due next Monday. They took a vocabulary quiz and will have their test next week. The eighth grade students are in the beginning of their unit, Samples and Populations. They will spend this unit period studying data sets and how they are displayed in various ways. Each grade must complete 3 ALEKS topics this week. Remember: Each week runs Monday-Sunday, no matter what.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Throughout this four-day week, the students have worked diligently within the math classroom. The sixth grade students began their unit project, Plan A Park. This project is due next week. They took a vocabulary quiz and will have their test next week. The seventh grade students were also assigned a unit project. This will be due next Monday. They took a vocabulary quiz and will have their test next week. The eighth grade students are in the beginning of their unit, Samples and Populations. They will spend this unit period studying data sets and how they are displayed in various ways. Each grade must complete 3 ALEKS topics this week. Remember: Each week runs Monday-Sunday, no matter what.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Friday, March 8, 2013
Week of 03-04-2013
Hello!
Although this has been a bit of a stressful week, the students dominated the ISTEP! While the students were hard at work, we worked swiftly in the math classroom. The sixth grade students began their new unit, Comparing and Scaling. This unit involves finding the area and perimeter of two dimensional objects. The seventh grade students did a fabulous job with their last unit projects. Also, they did great on their unit exams. They have began their new unit, Filling and Wrapping, which deals with the concepts of surface area and volume of three dimensional objects. The eighth grade students have began their new unit, Say It With Symbols. We have stepped away from the textbook for a bit, and have just worked on reviewing some key concepts. The students were each given a notice concerning ALEKS. This notice told the students that any ALEKS completed from 03-04-2013 to 03-24-2013 would be counted as extra credit for the fourth quarter. Each class was given a different extra credit opportunity already for the third quarter. Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Although this has been a bit of a stressful week, the students dominated the ISTEP! While the students were hard at work, we worked swiftly in the math classroom. The sixth grade students began their new unit, Comparing and Scaling. This unit involves finding the area and perimeter of two dimensional objects. The seventh grade students did a fabulous job with their last unit projects. Also, they did great on their unit exams. They have began their new unit, Filling and Wrapping, which deals with the concepts of surface area and volume of three dimensional objects. The eighth grade students have began their new unit, Say It With Symbols. We have stepped away from the textbook for a bit, and have just worked on reviewing some key concepts. The students were each given a notice concerning ALEKS. This notice told the students that any ALEKS completed from 03-04-2013 to 03-24-2013 would be counted as extra credit for the fourth quarter. Each class was given a different extra credit opportunity already for the third quarter. Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Friday, March 1, 2013
Week of 02-25-2013
Hello,
The middle school continues to work hard in the math class. The sixth grade students have worked hard in finishing their Bits and Pieces 2 unit. They will begin their new unit, Comparing and Scaling, working with area and perimeter. They have extra credit due next Wednesday. The seventh grade students did a great job with their unit project, building the ultimate shopping mall. They finished up the week with their unit test. Their extra credit assignment will be due next Wednesday. The eighth grade students have finished up their unit on quadratic equations. They were to turn in their projects earlier this week. Their extra credit was due on Friday. They will spend the next several lessons reviewing combining like terms and the distributive property. They are all to continue working hard on their ALEKS pie.
Miss Pusti
The middle school continues to work hard in the math class. The sixth grade students have worked hard in finishing their Bits and Pieces 2 unit. They will begin their new unit, Comparing and Scaling, working with area and perimeter. They have extra credit due next Wednesday. The seventh grade students did a great job with their unit project, building the ultimate shopping mall. They finished up the week with their unit test. Their extra credit assignment will be due next Wednesday. The eighth grade students have finished up their unit on quadratic equations. They were to turn in their projects earlier this week. Their extra credit was due on Friday. They will spend the next several lessons reviewing combining like terms and the distributive property. They are all to continue working hard on their ALEKS pie.
Miss Pusti
Friday, February 22, 2013
Week of 02-18-2013
Hello!
Although this week has gone by very fast, the students have accomplished much within the math classroom. The sixth grade students are working hard with fractions. The sixth gold class will be finishing up multiplying and dividing fractions, with a test approaching next week. The sixth green class will take their re-scheduled unit test on Monday. The seventh grade students have finished up their unit on comparing and scaling figures. They have begun their group projects on creating the ultimate shopping mall. They will present their finish products next week. The eighth grade students are are finishing up their unit on quadratic relationships. Each of the classes have received information on a project that will be due next Tuesday. They have taken a vocabulary test on Friday, and will take their unit test the following Monday. The students should continue to work on ALEKS. Since we all had Monday off, the students should complete 2 less topics than normal required for this week.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Although this week has gone by very fast, the students have accomplished much within the math classroom. The sixth grade students are working hard with fractions. The sixth gold class will be finishing up multiplying and dividing fractions, with a test approaching next week. The sixth green class will take their re-scheduled unit test on Monday. The seventh grade students have finished up their unit on comparing and scaling figures. They have begun their group projects on creating the ultimate shopping mall. They will present their finish products next week. The eighth grade students are are finishing up their unit on quadratic relationships. Each of the classes have received information on a project that will be due next Tuesday. They have taken a vocabulary test on Friday, and will take their unit test the following Monday. The students should continue to work on ALEKS. Since we all had Monday off, the students should complete 2 less topics than normal required for this week.
Have a great weekend!
Miss Pusti
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Week of 2-11-2013
Hello,
The students worked very hard this last week. They are all continuing to work through their units. The 6 green, 7 gold/green, and 8 gold/green classes are nearing their unit test. ALEKS topics finished on Sunday night, like usual. This coming week, 02-19-2013, the students will do TWO LESS topics than usually required to do, since we had Monday off. Thank you and I hope you all have a great week.
Miss Pusti
The students worked very hard this last week. They are all continuing to work through their units. The 6 green, 7 gold/green, and 8 gold/green classes are nearing their unit test. ALEKS topics finished on Sunday night, like usual. This coming week, 02-19-2013, the students will do TWO LESS topics than usually required to do, since we had Monday off. Thank you and I hope you all have a great week.
Miss Pusti
Friday, February 8, 2013
Week of 02-04-2013
Hello!
The students continue to work hard throughout the week in each class, especially math. The sixth grade students are diving deeper into the concept of working with fractions. The sixth grade gold class finished up their Bits and Pieces 1 unit with a vocabulary quiz, which they did amazing on, and a unit test. The seventh grade classes are moving successfully through the Comparing and Scaling unit and learning more about unit rates compared to linear equations. The eighth grade students are coming close to the end of their unit, working with quadratic equations. All parents should be checking the student planner each night, making sure that they are staying on task and are fully prepared for the next school day. All students should be working to obtain their weekly ALEKS topic goal. Keep working hard!
Miss Pusti
The students continue to work hard throughout the week in each class, especially math. The sixth grade students are diving deeper into the concept of working with fractions. The sixth grade gold class finished up their Bits and Pieces 1 unit with a vocabulary quiz, which they did amazing on, and a unit test. The seventh grade classes are moving successfully through the Comparing and Scaling unit and learning more about unit rates compared to linear equations. The eighth grade students are coming close to the end of their unit, working with quadratic equations. All parents should be checking the student planner each night, making sure that they are staying on task and are fully prepared for the next school day. All students should be working to obtain their weekly ALEKS topic goal. Keep working hard!
Miss Pusti
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Week of 01-28-2013
Hello,
The students are still doing a tremendous job with their work study skills. I encourage all students to keep working hard, especially when preparing for the ISTEP that will soon be approaching. The sixth grade students are finishing up their introduction to fractions, decimals, and percents. They are entering the topic of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. The seventh grade students began their new unit, Comparing and Scaling. The eighth grade students are still working on quadratic relationships. We all ended the Catholic School's Week with the fun Teachers vs. Students volleyball game. All students should still be working hard on their ALEKS topics.
Miss Pusti
The students are still doing a tremendous job with their work study skills. I encourage all students to keep working hard, especially when preparing for the ISTEP that will soon be approaching. The sixth grade students are finishing up their introduction to fractions, decimals, and percents. They are entering the topic of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. The seventh grade students began their new unit, Comparing and Scaling. The eighth grade students are still working on quadratic relationships. We all ended the Catholic School's Week with the fun Teachers vs. Students volleyball game. All students should still be working hard on their ALEKS topics.
Miss Pusti
Friday, January 25, 2013
Week of 1-21-2013
Hello!
The students had a great week! I have been so proud of the students and the work they produce. I encourage that they keep working on getting their homework done each night. Parents, keep checking up on the students each night and double-check that assignments have been completed. My homeroom students suggested that showing parents completed homework assignments would be helpful! Also, keep working on ALEKS. Since this last Monday was a holiday, the students were only mandated to do 2 less topics than usual this week.
The sixth grade students did a fabulous job with their projects. I am so happy with the results. They are still pounding away with fractions, decimals, and percents. The seventh grade students finished up their Stretching and Shrinking unit. They will begin a similar unit, Comparing and Scaling when they return next week. The eighth grade students are looking at two forms of quadratic equations, and solving from one to the other. I encourage the 8 green students to continue practicing and looking at their ECA practice problems. I hope you all have a great weekend! Stay safe and warm.
Miss P
The students had a great week! I have been so proud of the students and the work they produce. I encourage that they keep working on getting their homework done each night. Parents, keep checking up on the students each night and double-check that assignments have been completed. My homeroom students suggested that showing parents completed homework assignments would be helpful! Also, keep working on ALEKS. Since this last Monday was a holiday, the students were only mandated to do 2 less topics than usual this week.
The sixth grade students did a fabulous job with their projects. I am so happy with the results. They are still pounding away with fractions, decimals, and percents. The seventh grade students finished up their Stretching and Shrinking unit. They will begin a similar unit, Comparing and Scaling when they return next week. The eighth grade students are looking at two forms of quadratic equations, and solving from one to the other. I encourage the 8 green students to continue practicing and looking at their ECA practice problems. I hope you all have a great weekend! Stay safe and warm.
Miss P
Friday, January 18, 2013
Week of 1-14-2013
Hello!
This week was a very successful and productive week. The sixth grade classes are moving right through their unit on fractions, decimals, and percents. Their unit project, 'Fraction Sundae', will be due January 25. Thus far, those that have been turned in early look fantastic! The seventh graders are doing a tremendous job on the Stretching and Shrinking unit. Next week, they will be working on a project, taking a vocabulary quiz, and finish up their unit with a test. The eighth grade students are tackling the topic of quadratic equations. We are looking at expanded and factored form. The eighth grade "green" students received information about the ECA, which they will take in the spring. All students have been informed to get their parents signature on the information sent home. Students should still be working on ALEKS weekly. Hope you all have a good week.
Miss Pusti
This week was a very successful and productive week. The sixth grade classes are moving right through their unit on fractions, decimals, and percents. Their unit project, 'Fraction Sundae', will be due January 25. Thus far, those that have been turned in early look fantastic! The seventh graders are doing a tremendous job on the Stretching and Shrinking unit. Next week, they will be working on a project, taking a vocabulary quiz, and finish up their unit with a test. The eighth grade students are tackling the topic of quadratic equations. We are looking at expanded and factored form. The eighth grade "green" students received information about the ECA, which they will take in the spring. All students have been informed to get their parents signature on the information sent home. Students should still be working on ALEKS weekly. Hope you all have a good week.
Miss Pusti
Friday, January 11, 2013
Week of 01-07-2013
Welcome back!
The students have done so well this week adjusting back into the school routine. The sixth grade students are jumping right into their Fractions, Decimals, and Percents unit. They were given a notes outline and a vocabulary outline. We accomplished pretests. The students were each given, and each parent an email, the outlines to their unit project, Fraction Sundae. The seventh grade students took their pretests for the next unit, Stretching and Shrinking. They all did so well on this that I was able to greatly modify their unit lessons. We are going to dive right through this unit and have some fun. They are working really hard and doing a great job. The eighth grade students are beginning their new unit of quadratic relationships. We have tackled linear and exponential relationships. The students were given pretests, a notes outline, and a vocabulary outline.
Parents, stay tuned for information on your eighth grade student taking the ECA this spring. I have talked to majority of the eighth grade students that I would like to try taking the exam. This concerns the subject of algebra that all students will have to take in high school. This will give them a good look into what to expect in the upcoming years! As the students take their benchmark exams this week, there are two more options for them to take: algebra and geometry. There are several higher level students that will be taking these benchmarks, just to see where they fall within the subject. Many are excited and curious to see how their skills compare! I hope you all have a great weekend.
Miss P
The students have done so well this week adjusting back into the school routine. The sixth grade students are jumping right into their Fractions, Decimals, and Percents unit. They were given a notes outline and a vocabulary outline. We accomplished pretests. The students were each given, and each parent an email, the outlines to their unit project, Fraction Sundae. The seventh grade students took their pretests for the next unit, Stretching and Shrinking. They all did so well on this that I was able to greatly modify their unit lessons. We are going to dive right through this unit and have some fun. They are working really hard and doing a great job. The eighth grade students are beginning their new unit of quadratic relationships. We have tackled linear and exponential relationships. The students were given pretests, a notes outline, and a vocabulary outline.
Parents, stay tuned for information on your eighth grade student taking the ECA this spring. I have talked to majority of the eighth grade students that I would like to try taking the exam. This concerns the subject of algebra that all students will have to take in high school. This will give them a good look into what to expect in the upcoming years! As the students take their benchmark exams this week, there are two more options for them to take: algebra and geometry. There are several higher level students that will be taking these benchmarks, just to see where they fall within the subject. Many are excited and curious to see how their skills compare! I hope you all have a great weekend.
Miss P
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