Happy Holidays

As December closes out, I wish you and your families a happy holiday season.

When we return in January we will continue our work in Pre Algebra and Algebra I, and preparing for the future...in more ways than one:)

Enjoy your breaks and come back well rested and rejuvenated!

Looking forward to a successful new year!

Ms. Schuck

Cumulative Review-Algebra Chapter 5

This is a chapter 5 Cumulative Test for Algebra I studnets looking for a cumulative review to prepare for future assessments.

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIZkxyNElDdWpxbjQ/edit

December Dates

Pre Algebra Quiz Thursday December 6, 2012
-adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals (w/ integers)

What's next: Fractions!

Algebra I Quiz Thursday December 6, 2012
-4-1 to 4-4 Functions

What's next: Linear Eqautions!

Anti Bullying Story

This is a wonderful story. I had to share:)

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/8579599/chy-johnson-boys

Pre Algebra Extra Credit

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sfw0MSzKDzQ_3uFYFht90birjHyNhwB0xvWMX60vF5c/edit

Barnes and Noble Night 11/20

Save the date...

Upper Moreland Middle School's Barnes and Noble Night benefitting the Mathematics Department is Tuesday November 20th. Mark your calendars, start thinking about holiday shopping and plan on coming to Barnes and Noble in Willow Grove on 11/20. A percentage of the net sales that night will be donated to UMMS. Entertainment will be provided  by the UMMS Chorus and UMMS Jazz Band, and UMMS teachers and the GOLDEN BEAR mascot will be reading your favorite children's books. 

Tell your friends, parents and family...spread the word. 

Look for more information to follow. 

This Week 10-22

Pre Algebra
-will have written homework every night this week except for Thursday
-Mid Chapter 2 Quiz on Friday 10-26; sections 2-1 to 2-4 (Integers)

Algebra I
-will have written homework every night this week
-Mid Chapter 3 Quiz on Thursday 10-25; sections 3-1 to 3-3 (Inequalities)

Last day of the first marking period: Friday November 9th

Pre Algebra Chapter 1 Test

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwVIFxfWsCRIX0xwWnZiVHdCNmc

Adding and Subtracting Integers Websites

Pre Algebra will have a quiz on Monday 10-22 on Adding and Subtracting Integers.

 

Color chip addition

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_161_g_2_t_1.html

color chip subtraction

http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_162_g_2_t_1.html

Adding and Subtracting integers (aaamath)

http://www.aaamath.com/g76-add-3-negative.html

Adding and subtracting integers (matching game)

http://www.studystack.com/matching-14253

Short week, busy week

Although there was no school on Monday, there is a lot going on this week.

Don't forget...

Wednesday 9-19: Parents ONLY presentation at UMMS by Mr. John Halligan, 7pm

Thursday 9-20: Open House for parents of UMMS students

Pre Algebra this week:
-homework on Tuesday and Wednesday
-mid chapter 1 quiz next week

Algebra I this week:
-homework Tuesday and Wednesday
-mid chapter 1 quiz this week, Thursday 9-20, covering 1-1 to 1-5 lessons

2nd Week of School

As we continue with the second week of school, you should be getting used to the routine of being back. Although I myself know this can be difficult, it is becoming easier to do as each day passes.

Students will have homework on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Assignments should be written in the homework assignment book provided by UMMS. There will be no homework on Thursday or Friday due to Math 4 Sight Exams taken in class. These exams are to better track students progress throughout the year allow teachers to better understand strengths and weaknesses of classes.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at mschuck@umtsd.org.

Welcome Back:)

Welcome back to school! I hope you are excited as I am to begin a new year and to continue learning algebraic concepts in 7th grade math. This year is going to be a new challenge for you, but you have to remember to keep up with your classwork, homework and organization in order to find success this year. Also, you are reminded to ALWAYS ask questions for clarification or if you do not understand something. You are welcome to ask during class, but can ALWAYS ask me or talk to me individually.

Again, I'm excited to get the school year started and look forward to getting to know each of you!

Ms. Schuck

Voki

Welcome back to school Voki.

Glog

This is an example of a Glog I created on Glogster. My hope is to enable the links and embed it on my Wiki. I just need to figure out how to do this...

Ms. Schuck's Summer

So, I have been busy, busy, busy this summer and I wanted to share some of the things I have been doing with you.

First, I have been living in Avalon, NJ since the last day of school in June. I am working at the Windrift for the second summer, and I work 4-5 days per week. I have been back and forth to Philadelphia and LBI visiting family and friends and attending events such as Phillies games and baby showers.

Second, I began taking an online course related to technology, focusing on Wikis and Blogs, via the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. My hope in taking this course was to refine my skills in creating online tools to enhance the experience of my students and to improve on skills I already have. For example, I have created Wikis for the classroom in the past, but was able to create a new Wiki that will be a work in progress as I continue my career as a teacher. At this point, I plan to use my blog as a form of communication with my students and parents until I feel that my Wiki is where I want it to be. You can find my wiki here.



Third, in creating a new Wiki I have found a cool website suggested by the professor of the course, Rick Kiker. It is Glogster. There is an educational version of the site that I was able to register for for free. I am still trying to navigate it so that I can use in on my Wiki and Blog, but it is an online tool that allows the user to create a virtual poster. It is user friendly and the product is very eye catching. I hope to make use of it in the classroom this year once I figure things out.

So far, my summer has been productive and relaxing. I look forward to learning more from my online course, as well as spending days on the beach reading The Hunger Games.

Ax2+Bx+C

Box 1:  Put A

Box 2:  Put C

Box 3:  Multiply A x C

Box 10:  Put B

Boxes 4 & 7:  Put an x in each box

Boxes 6 & 9:  Find two factors that multiply to give you the value of box 3                          and add to give you the value of box 10.

Boxes 4 & 5:  Find two factors of box 6.  The factor you place in box 4                              should divide evenly into box 1.  The factor you place in box                             5 should divide evenly into box 2.

Boxes 7 & 8: Find two factors of box 9.  The factor you place in box 7                               should divide evenly into box 1.  The factor you place in box                            8 should divide evenly into box 2.

Animoto Project-send

To send your Animoto project to your teacher:

1.       Make sure your presentation is published.

2.       Cut the link in the browser.

3.       Open a new email document in your school email.

4.       Set your cursor in the body of the email. Go to “edit” at the top of the email, and click  on paste.

5.       Send to Ms. Schuck mschuck@umtsd.org.

Solving Systems-Cool Math

http://www.coolmath.com/crunchers/algebra-problems-systems-equations-2x2.htm

Circumference and Area Practice

http://www.quia.com/cb/10522.html