Extra Help-January (Criss)

Extra Help-January

I am available every Monday and Thursday that PAWS is held. Students need to get a note from me to come to my room to work on math.

I am available on the following mornings at 7:30 in January:

-Thursday 1-8
-Friday 1-9
-Friday 1-16
-Wednesday 1-21
-Thursday 1-22
-Friday 1-23
-Friday 1-30

Mrs. Criss, our Math Coach, is also available on certain mornings. I will post her calendar when it is made available.

Algebra Chapter 4 Quiz #1

Wednesday December 17, 2014

Extra help:
Ms. Schuck: Friday 12-12 7:30am, Monday 12-15 PAWS Wednesday 12-17 7:30am
Mrs. Criss: 7:30 am Monday 12-15 and Tuesday 12-16

Math 7 Period 1 Chapter 3 Quiz #2

Chapter 3 Quiz #2

Wednesday December 17, 2014

Concepts:
-Integer and Rational Number Operations
(including whole numbers, fractions and decimals)
-Area and Perimeter (again)
-order of operations/identifying terms in expressions
-diamond problems w/ integers

Extra help:
Ms. Schuck: Friday 12-12 7:30am, Monday 12-15 PAWS Wednesday 12-17 7:30am
Mrs. Criss: 7:30 am Monday 12-15 and Tuesday 12-16

Resources that can be used on the quiz:
-everything but a calculator

Things to study from:
-Chapter 3 Quiz #1
-lessons
-homework
-closure problems
-parent guide http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%203.pdf

Math 7 Periods 2, 3, 6 Chapter 3 Test

Chapter 3 Test

Wednesday December 17, 2014

Concepts:
-Integer and Rational Number Operations
(including whole numbers, fractions and decimals)
-Area and Perimeter (again)
-order of operations/identifying terms in expressions
-diamond problems w/ integers

Extra help:
Ms. Schuck: Friday 12-12 7:30am, Monday 12-15 PAWS Wednesday 12-17 7:30am
Mrs. Criss: 7:30 am Monday 12-15 and Tuesday 12-16

Resources that can be used on the quiz:
-everything but a calculator

Things to study from:
-Chapter 3 Quiz #1 and #2
-lessons
-homework
-closure problems
-parent guide http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%203.pdf

Math 7 Periods 2, 3, 6 Chapter 3 Quiz #2

Chapter 3 Quiz #2

Tuesday December 9, 2014

Concepts:
-Integer and Rational Number Operations
(including whole numbers, fractions and decimals)
-Area and Perimeter (again)
-order of operations/identifying terms in expressions
-diamond problems w/ integers

Extra help:
Ms. Schuck: Monday PAWS
Mrs. Criss: 7:30 am Monday and Tuesday

Resources that can be used on the quiz:
-everything but a calculator

Things to study from:
-Chapter 3 Quiz #1
-lessons
-homework
-closure problems
-parent guide http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%203.pdf

Algebra I Chapter 3 Test

Tuesday December 9th

Concepts covered:
-solve for a variable
-area as a product and as a sum
-generic rectangles
-multiple representations:graph/rule
-simplifying expressions w/ exponents
-absolute value equations
-solving equations w/ one variable

Resources that can be used:

-notebook
-formula sheet
-standard calculator/graphing calculator

Materials to study from:
-parent guide   http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CCA/CCA%20PG%20Ch3.pdf
-lessons in chapter 3
-closure problems
-past quizzes/tests

Ms. Schuck's and Mrs. Criss' availability: see prior post from November

Impressive

Houston Texans' quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has mad math skills...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/12/01/ryan-fitzpatrick-son-math_n_6249804.html

Period 1 Chapter 3 Quiz #1

Friday December 5, 2014

Concepts:
-order of operations and evaluating numerical expressions w integers and rational numbers
(problems: 3-7, 20, 47, 61, 83,)
-basic subtraction of integers (lesson 3.1.2)
-multiplication of integers
-diamond problems
-area of geometric shapes
-scaling axes

Resources that can be used on quiz:
-all except calculator

Ms. Schuck's Morning Math Schedule-December

Tuesday 12-2
Wednesday 12-3
Friday 12-5
Friday 12-12
Tuesday 12-16
Wednesday 12-17
Friday 12-19

Mrs. Criss' Morning Math Schedule-December

Algebra Chapter 3 Quiz

Algebra

Mid Chapter 3 Quiz

Thursday November 20, 2014

Concepts:

Linear Functions

Multiplying Binomials and the Distributive Property

Simplifying Expressions/Multiplying Polynomials  

Generic Rectangles and the Distributive Property

Generic Rectangles/Multiplying Polynomials

Exponents

Extra Help:

Thurs 11-20 lunch

Math 7 Chapter 3 Quiz #1

Periods 2, 3, 6

Friday November 21, 2014

Concepts:
-order of operations and evaluating numerical expressions w integers and rational numbers
(problems: 3-7, 20, 47, 61, 83,)
-basic subtraction of integers (lesson 3.1.2)
-multiplication of integers
-diamond problems
-area of geometric shapes
-scaling axes

Resources that can be used on quiz:
-all except calculator

Math 7 Period 1 Chapter 2 Test Friday 11-21

see previous post

Ms. Schuck's Availability This Week:
-Monday-PAWS
-Wednesday-7:30 am
-Thursday-PAWS
-Friday-7:30 am

Come in for extra help if you have questions or want to review concepts.

Math 7 Chapter 2 Test

Periods 2, 3, 6

Friday November 14

Content:
-multiple representations of portions-portions web
-adding and multiplying integers
-area of geometric shapes
-experimental vs. theoretical probability
-diamond problem

Resources that can be used on the Test:
-notebooks
-math notes
-formula sheets
NO CALCULATORS

Things to study from:

-lessons

-homework

-closure problems

-checkpoint 2

-parent guide http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%202.pdf 

Extra Help This Week:
Thursday 11-13 7:30 am
Friday 11-14 7:30 am

Math 7 Websites

Check out these sites to review math skills by playing games!

Integer Math Games
http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/integer-games.html

http://www.hoodamath.com/games/integer.html

Algebra Websites

Check out these sites to review math skills by playing games!

Negative Exponents Game
https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/math_games/number/exponents/negative_exponents

Algebra Games
http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/algebra-math-games.html

Ms. Criss' Morning Math Schedule

Algebra I Chapter 2 Test

Thursday October 30th

Content:
-patterns/growth factor/rules
-writing linear equations from graphs, using slope, and using 2 points
-diamond problems
-interpreting graphs and making predictions
-solving equations

Resources to be used on Test:
-notebooks
-non graphing calculator
-formula sheets

Review Sessions:
Wednesday 10-29 7:30 am
Thursday 10-30 LUNCH

You can study by looking at:
-closure problems
-class notes
-practice problems (Parent Guide) http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CCA/CCA%20PG%20Ch2.pdf
-homework
-lessons

November AM Extra Help Dates

I am available in November for extra help at 7:30 am on the following dates:

11-10 to 11-14
11-19
11-24 to 11-26

Students can come in for extra help if they have questions regarding content, homework or want to review for an assessment.

Feel free to send me an email at any time: mschuck@umtsd.org

Extra Help-Week of Oct 27th

Monday-PAWS
Tuesday-7:30am
Wednesday-7:30am
Lunch-everyday but Thursday

Math 7 Chapter 2 Quiz #2

This will be the last major assessment of the marking period!

Periods 1, 2, 3, 6: Monday November 3rd
   
Content: up to and including section 2.2.6
-Probability
-Adding Integers
-Multiplying Integers (not period 1)
-fractions, decimals, percents
-Area of triangles and trapezoids

Math 7 Chapter 2 Quiz #1

Periods 2, 3, 6-Monday October 20th
Period 1-Friday 10-24

Concepts:
Convert fractions to decimals
(terminating and repeating)
Convert decimals to fractions 

Format:
-3 fractions---convert to decimals
-3 decimals---convert to fractions

Things to study:

-Math Notes
-Lessons
-Parent Guide
-Class Notes
-homework

Resources that can be used:
-notebooks
-Math Notes
-formula sheet (not needed)
NO CALCULATOR

Extra Help:
-Ms. Schuck-morning Friday 10-17; lunch Friday 10-17, Monday 10-20, Friday morning 10-24
-Ms. Criss-morning Monday 10-20
-Ms. Morris-Friday morning 10-24

Math 7 Chapter 1 Quiz #2

Periods 2, 3, 6
Chapter 1 Quiz #2-Friday October 10th

Period 1
Chapter 1 Quiz #2-Thursday October 16th

Adding and Subtracting Fractions 
Probability
-Theoretical and Experimental
-Compound (adding fractions)
Area and Perimeter (use of formula sheet)
Rate (unit rate)
Portions: decimals, fractions, percents

Things to look over:

Parent Guide Chapter 1
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%201.pdf

Math Notes

Homework Assignments

Lessons

TAPS

Chapter 1 Quiz #1

Extra Help:
Thursday 10-9 7:30am Mrs. Criss
Friday 10-10 7:30am Ms. Schuck

Algebra I Chapter 1 Quiz Friday Oct. 3rd

Key Concepts:

-Graph Investigations
-Functions
-Domain/Range
-Solving Equations

Things to review:

-Parent Guide
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CCA/CCA%20Parent%20Guide%20FULL.pdf

-Lessons (including Math Notes)

-Homework

-TAPS

-Closure Problems (found at the end of the chapter)

Math 7 Quiz Week of Sept 26th

Key Concepts:
Probability
-Theoretical and Experimental
Area and Perimeter (use of formula sheet)
Central Tendency: Mean, median, mode
Portions: decimals, fractions, percents

Things to look over:

Parent Guide Chapter 1
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%201.pdf

Math Notes

Homework Assignments

Lessons

TAPS

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school! I am looking forward to another successful school year at Upper Moreland Middle School. The theme of the year is "Be more AWESOME!" I believe that every one of you have the opportunity to find success in math this year. Work hard, be positive, communicate and have fun!

Here are some helpful links:

UMTSD-Math Curriculum
http://www.umtsd.org/Domain/90













CPM-Parent Guides
http://www.cpm.org/parents/resources.htm

CPM eBook-Math 7
http://sc2843.textbooks.cpm.org/

CPM eBook-Algebra I
http://sc8798.textbooks.cpm.org/

Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!

A Pep Talk from Kid President to You

Pre Algebra Final Review

Final Review-due Monday June 9th:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIbklRalpsNExJelE/edit?usp=sharing

Team Task-Final Review: (done in class)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIOWtPQnloMmF2UVk/edit?usp=sharing

The final exam will cover concepts learned in both the CC2 and CC3 texts.

Final Exams

Final Exams for Ms. Schuck's will be given in class on Tuesday June 10th and Wednesday June 11th.

Content assessed will include major topics covered in class this year. The exam will be multiple choice and short answer. Questions will be pulled from prior assessments from the course.

Students will review in class and will be given a review exam to be completed at home.

TED Talk: On Being Wrong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QleRgTBMX88

TED Talk: Mindset Video

The Power of Belief - Mindset and Success

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN34FNbOKXc&feature=kp

Algebra Website

Quadratic Formula Game

Try this out...

http://www.mangahigh.com/en/maths_games/algebra/solve_quadratics_using_the_formula/solve_quadratics_by_using_the_quadratic_formula

Pre Algebra Chapter 7 Test

The CC2 chapter 7 test will be on Wednesday May 7th. The following link is to the parent resource guide to help students study at home.

I will be available at 7:30 on Tuesday May 6th for a review.

http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%207.pdf

Algebra I Keystone Info-PDE

http://www.pdesas.org/module/assessment/Keystone.aspx

Algebra-Parent Guide

Parent Guide/Extra Help

Scroll down to page 113 on the pdf for section 9.2.

http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CCA/CCA%20Parent%20Guide%20FULL.pdf

Pre Algebra Parent Guide Chapter 7 CC2

http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%207.pdf

Algebra Quiz

There is an Algebra Quiz on Friday February 7, 2014.

Topics include:
-Unit rates, ratios, proportions (review)
-Solve an equation for y (review)
-Solve an equation by eliminating fractions (review)
-Solving Systems of Equations: Graphing, Equal Values Method, Substitution (new: chapter 4)

Pre Algebra Quiz

There is a Pre Algebra Quiz on Friday February 7, 2014.

Topics include:
-Unit rates, ratios, proportions (review)
-Solve an equation for y (review)
-Solve an equation by eliminating fractions (review)
-Solving Systems of Equations (new: chapter 5)

Period 1 Survey Link

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/studentteamssurvey

Algebra Test

There will be an Algebra chapter 3 test on Thursday January 16, 2014.

Concepts on the test:
-Solve for a specific variable
-Area as a product and a Sum/Generic Rectangles
-Make a graph of a line from a rule
-Simplify expressions with exponents
-Absolute value equations
-Solving multi-step equations

The last day of the marking period is Friday January 24, 2014.

Pre Algebra Quiz

There will be a Pre Algebra quiz on Thursday January 16, 2014. It will include sections 6 and 7 in chapter 4, as well as concepts on area, perimeter and circumference of geometric shapes.

The last day of the marking period is Friday January 24, 2014.