Math 7 and Algebra I Quiz

Math 7 Chapter 3 Quiz #2
Tuesday December 22
Concepts: Sections up to and including 3.2.5
http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide

Algebra I Chapter 4 Quiz
Tuesday December 22
Concepts: Sections up to and including 4.2.3
http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide

Extra Help:
Friday December 18th
Monday December 21st

Attention Parents & Students

Principles of Course Design

The CPM middle school and high school core courses—Core Connections, Courses 1, 2 & 3, Core Connections Algebra, Core Connections Geometry, and Core Connections Algebra 2— were designed and written based on several fundamental learning principles. An outline of those principles (in bold) and their implications in the course design are described in the link below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIZUU0Q2V3QS1wdVU/view?usp=sharing

December Morning Math

Friday 12-4-Math 7 ONLY
Monday 12-7-Algebra ONLY
Tuesday 12-8-Math 7 ONLY

All other dates are open to all classes.

Math 7 Quiz and Algebra Test

Tuesday December 8, 2015

Math 7
Chapter 3 Quiz #1
Up to and including section 3.2.1
-Operations w/ rational numbers (add, subtract, multiply integers; add, subtract, multiply fractions and mixed numbers)
-Scaling axes
-Diamond problems
-Simplifying expressions by identifying terms and using order of operations
-Probability
-Area and perimeter

Study from:
-Closure problems-at the end of the chapter w/ answers
-previous quizzes (exponent quiz)
-homework problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide


Algebra I
Chapter 3 Test
All content up to and including chapter 3
-Solving equations for a variable
-Area as a product and sum using generic rectangles
-Multiple representations of linear functions
-Solving equations, including absolute value
-Simplifying expressions w/ exponents
-Multiplying polynomials

Study from:
-Closure problems-at the end of the chapter w/ answers
-previous quizzes (exponent quiz)
-homework problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide

Morning Math:
Friday December 4 (Math 7)
Monday December 7 (Algebra)
Tuesday December 8 (Math 7)

Algebra I Quiz

Algebra I Quiz
Mid Chapter 3
Friday November 20, 2015

Concepts:
-multiple representations of linear functions-review
-multiplying binomials and the distributive property-new
-multiplying polynomials/simplifying expressions-new
-multiplying polynomials/generic rectangles-new
-distributive property/generic rectangles -new
-laws of exponents-review/newer
-PREVIEW-systems of equations (not counted towards grade of quiz)
-diamond problems-review

Study from:
-Closure problems-at the end of the chapter w/ answers
-previous quizzes (exponent quiz)
-homework problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide

Resources that can be used during this assessment:
-notebook
-formula sheet
-calculator

 Extra Help:
-Morning Math-Mon 11-16, Wed 11-18, Fri 11-20
(Students come at 7:30 with specific questions or concepts they want to review)
-PAWS Mon 11-16 and Thurs 11-19

Math 7 Chapter 2 Test

Math 7 Chapter 2 Test
Friday November 20, 2015
1st  formal assessment of the 2nd marking period

Concepts:
NEW
-multiple representations of portions-section 2.1
-adding & multiplying integers-section 2.2
-multiplying fractions and mixed numbers-section 2.2
-scaling axes-section 2.3
REVIEW
-probability
-spinner: adding & subtracting fractions
-diamond problems
-area of a trapezoid

Study from:
-Closure problems-at the end of the chapter w/ answers
-previous quizzes
-homework problems
-Math Notes
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide

Resources that can be used during this assessment:
-notebook
-formula sheet
-Math Notes
-multiplication table

Extra Help:
-Morning Math-Mon 11-16, Wed 11-18, Fri 11-20
(Students come at 7:30 with specific questions or concepts they want to review)
-PAWS Mon 11-16 and Thurs 11-19

You Cubed Video

The following video is about mindset and math. It was shown in class today Friday 11-6-15.

https://www.youcubed.org/students/

MP1 Reflection

https://docs.google.com/a/umtsd.org/forms/d/1nDpOcGr_Hp_ByyZDKXEFTa8JJclv_JIiw6T_LFjZT3c/viewform?usp=send_form

Ms. Schuck's Math Class Google Calendar

Coming Soon!

November Morning Math

Students are welcome to come in for extra help on the following mornings in November:

 

 

Math 7 Chapter 2 Quiz #2

Chapter 2 Quiz #2
Thursday November 5, 2015

LAST Quiz of the Marking Period!

Concepts:
-chapter 1
-chapter 2

Study from:
-closure problems
-parent guide
-homework problems
-lessons
-past quizzes

Extra help:
-Monday PAWS
-Wednesday 7:30 am

Persistence

Algebra Chapter 2 Test

Chapter 2 Test
MONDAY November 2, 2015

Resources that can be used:
-notebook
-formula sheet
-calculator

Concepts being assessed:
-chapter 1
-chapter 2

-Patterns/Growth Factor
-Writing Linear Equations from Graphs
-Diamond Problems
-Evaluating Expressions
-Points on a line from an equation
-Solving multistep equations
-Writing Equations from 2 points, 1 point and slope, etc

How to study:
-Closure Problems
-Checkpoint 1 and 2
-Review past quizzes, lessons, homework assignments, etc
-Parent guide:
http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide

Extra help:
PAWS Monday 10-26 an
Friday 10-30 7:40 am

Lesson 2.2.1 Cecil's Tightrope

Math 7 - October 22, 2015

Lesson 2.2.1  Composing Integers

Click on the link to complete the tightropes for #2-31: Cecil

Click on the link to complete the tightrope for #2-32:  Tight Rope

Are you not doing as well as you would like?

End of Marking Period 1 Timeline

The end of the first marking period is quickly approaching...Friday November 6th.

Here's what happening in class over the next 2 1/2 weeks:

Algebra-
Wednesday 10-21     Participation Quiz (CW grade)
Friday 10-23             Homework Quiz (CW grade)
Wednesday 10-28     TAPS (CW grade)
Friday 10-30             Chapter 2 Test (Quiz/Test grade)
Week of 11-2            Chapter 3 lessons continue
Ongoing homework assignments will be given as usual.

Math 7-
Thursday10-22         Participation Quiz (CW grade)
Friday 10-23             Homework Quiz (CW grade)
Tuesday 10-27          Mini-quiz: fraction/decimal, decimal/fractions conversions (Test/Quiz grade)
Friday 10-30             Mid Chapter 2 TAPS (CW grade)
Thursday 11-5          Chapter 2 Quiz-up to covered lessons (Test/Quiz grade)
Ongoing homework assignments will be given as usual.

This timeline may change. I will post any changes on the board in class.

Upcoming Assessments

Math 7
Tuesday October 13
Chapter 1 Quiz #2

Concepts:
-area and perimeter
-simple and compound probability
-theoretical and experimental probability
-rates and unit rates
-adding and subtracting fractions
-equivalent fractions
-portions web
-measures of central tendency: mean and median

Resources that can be used on the quiz:
-notebooks
-multiplication table
-math notes
-formula sheet
NO CALCULATOR

Study from:
-text/lessons
-closure problems-end of chapter
-notes
-past quizzes, TAPS, classwork, homework
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide

____________________________________________

Algebra I
Tuesday October 13
Chapter 2 Quiz #1

Lessons:
2.1.1 to 2.1.4

Concepts:
-slope
-domain and range from a graph
-graphing equations
-graph investigation questions
-solving equations
-function machines
-growth rate/patterns

Resources that can be used on the quiz:
-notebooks
-math notes
-formula sheet
-calculator

Study from:
-text/lessons
-closure problems-end of chapter
-notes
-past quizzes, TAPS, classwork, homework
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide/

October Calender-Extra Help

I am available on the following mornings at 7:30 am for extra help:

Friday 10-2
Wednesday 10-7, Thursday 10-8, Friday 10-9
Monday 10-12, Thursday 10-15, Friday 10-16
Wednesday 10-21, Friday 10-23
Monday 10-26

Websites Worth Looking At...

Why Math Is Different Now

https://vimeo.com/110807219?ref=fb-share

A Math Major Talks About Fear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Xs9aGVUZ3YA

Mindset

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJjJNebZLWkiABpT7oO4wWk-lVsn2Yc1T

Graph Investigation Questions

Algebra I

https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLdlJzRnBNUEhYYTA/view?usp=sharing

Algebra Quiz 9-25

Algebra I Quiz
Friday September 25, 2015
Chapter 1: up to section 1.2.2

Resources:

-calculator (on most of the quiz)

-notebook

-Math Notes
-formula sheet

Concepts:

-Area and perimeter of rectangles and composite figures (review)

-writing algebraic equations (pre assessment)

-Diamond problems

-analyzing scatterplots with lines of best fit

-graphing ordered pairs on a coordinate plane (review)

-Order of Operations (review)

-Operations with integers (review)

Resources to study from:
-notes
-homework
-Closure problems
-Parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide

EXTRA HELP:
Thursday 9-24 and Friday 9-25 7:30 am

Math 7 Quiz 9-25

Math 7 Quiz
Friday Septembers 25
Periods 1, 2, 3, 6
Chapter 1, sections 1.1.1 to 1.2.2

Concepts Covered:
Measures of Central Tendency
Area and Perimeter of Polygons
Simple Probability
Rates

During the quiz, students can use:
-calculator
-notebook
-formula sheet
-Math Notes page

Things to study from:
-notes
-homework
-closure problems
-parent guided resources http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide

EXTRA HELP
Thursday 9-24 and Friday 9-25 7:30 am

2015 Parent Open House

Math and Inquiry: The Importance of Letting Students Struggle 

http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/02/03/math-and-inquiry-the-importance-of-letting-students-stumble/

How Failure in the Classroom Is More Instructive Than Success

http://chronicle.com/article/How-Failure-in-the-Classroom/146377/


Bigger Gains for Students Who Don't Get Help Solving Problems

http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2014/02/25/bigger-gains-for-students-who-dont-have-help-solving-problems-struggle-to-learn/


The 10 Skills Employers Most Want In 2015 Graduates

http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/11/12/the-10-skills-employers-most-want-in-2015-graduates/print/

Agenda

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIMk9iSmlWMUZuaGM/view?usp=sharing

Upcoming Events

Thursday September 17, 2015 
-Parent Open House   7pm

Monday September 21, 2015
-Math Benchmark #1-all classes

Friday September 25, 2015
-Quiz-all classes (more info to follow)

Please feel free to email me at any time with questions or concerns:
mschuck@umtsd.org

A math major talks about fear

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school! I am looking forward to getting to know all of you and having another successful year at the middle school!

This blog will be used for communication purposes so that students and families are aware of upcoming important dates in Ms. Schuck's Math 7 and Algebra I classes. I will do my best to keep Schuck Math updated for your convenience. 

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 eBooks

Math 7

http://sc2764.textbooks.cpm.org/

Algebra I

http://sc4333.textbooks.cpm.org/

Student Survey

To be completed in class on Wednesday June 10th.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/P7LQDTT

Last Math 7 QUIZ 2015

Tuesday June 9th
Chapter 9
18 point QUIZ

Concepts:
-volume of rectangular prisms (chapter 9)
-surface area of rectangular prisms (chapter 9)
-area and circumference of circles (chapter 9)
-area of quadrilaterals (review)
-area of composite figures (review)
-solving one step equations (review)
-unit rate/ratios/proportions (review-Checkpoint 9)

Last Algebra QUIZ 2015

Tuesday June 9th
Chapter 10
15 point QUIZ

Concepts:
-rewriting, looking inside, undoing-definitions and methods (chapter 10)
-solve equations by rewriting, looking inside, undoing (chapter 10)
-Factoring (checkpoint 10, review)
-writing equations and inequalities, and solving (review)
-solving systems of equations (review)

Math Extra Help-May 2015

Ms. Schuck's morning availability (7:30 am):

Tuesday May 5th, Friday May 8th
Monday May 11th (7:45), Wednesday May 13th, Thursday May 14th (7:45)
Monday May 18th (7:45)
Tuesday May 22nd, Friday May 29th

Mrs. Criss' morning availability:

Algebra I Keystone Exam Information

Testing: Week of May 11th (2 days TBA)

Practice Exam #1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIdEpvc1Y2a2FFaFU/view?usp=sharing

Practice Constructed Response Questions #1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIUnB3WGRheGNROG8/view?usp=sharing

General Keystone Information
http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/state_assessment_system/20965/keystone_exams/1190529

Algebra I Item and Scoring Sampler
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIWUFmdE84U0ZKNlE/view?usp=sharing


Algebra I Assessment Anchors/Eligible Content w/ Samples
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwVIFxfWsCRIeEFHYTVObE9adzQ/view?usp=sharing

More information to follow...

Friday April 17th Class

Parent Guide CC2 Chapter 9-Review for PSSA

http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%209.pdf

All Classes: Quiz or Test Monday April 20th

Math 7-Period 1
Chapter 6 Quiz

Math 7-Periods 2, 3, 6
Chapter 7 Test

Algebra I
Chapter 9 Test

Parent guide link:
http://www.cpm.org/parents/resources.htm

Extra Help:
see previous blog post

Math Extra Help-April

Ms. Schuck is available on the following mornings at 7:30am in April:

-April 14-17
-April 21-24
-April 28 & 29

Mrs. Criss' availability: (sorry its upside down)

Math 7 Chapter 7 Quiz

Monday March 30th

Periods 2, 3, 6

Chapter 7 Quiz #1

Content:
New
-sections 7.1.3-7.1.5: Percents and equations with fractional coefficients
Review 
-scale drawings
-scale figures
-simplifying expressions: order of operations and combining like terms
-percent problems
-inequalities

Parent Guide-chapter 7:
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%207.pdf

Chapter 7 Closure Problems:
http://textbooks.cpm.org/bookdb.php?title=cc2&name=7.closure&type=lesson

Extra help:
Monday March 30 7:30 am

Algebra I Quiz-Inequalities

Friday March 27th

Content:
-Chapter 9-Inequalities (only sections that have been covered)
-previous content

Parent Guide:
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CCA/CCA%20PG%20Ch9.pdf

Closure Problems: (to use as a review)
http://textbooks.cpm.org/bookdb.php?title=cca&name=9.closure&type=lesson

Extra Help;
Thursday-7:30 am
Thursday-PAWS
Friday-7:30 am
***Students need to come with specific questions to focus review

Math 7-Period 1 Quiz

Friday March 27th
LAST grade of the marking period

Content:
Chapter 5 Concepts-percents; probability
review material

Parent Guide:
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%205.pdf

Extra Help:
Thursday 3-26 7:30 am
Thursday 3-26 PAWS
Friday 3-27 7:30 am

Math 7 PERIOD 1 Quiz

Chapter 5 Quiz #1

Tuesday March 17th

Content:
-5.1.1 and 5.1.2 (percent problems)
-Area and perimeter
-Fractions, decimals, percents
-order of operations
-unit rate

Parent Guide: http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%205.pdf

Extra help:
Tuesday March 17th 7:30am

Math 7 Chapter 6 Quiz

Math 7

Periods 2, 3, 6

Chapter 6 Quiz-Thursday March 19th

Content:
Sections 6.1.1, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.2.1
Previous content

Parent guide:
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%206.pdf

Extra help:
Friday March 13, 7:30am
Tuesday March 17, 7:30am
Wednesday March 18 7:30am

Vote for Nick

This is an email I received from Ms. Hopkins, a Learning Support teacher at our school. Take a second and vote for Nick!

Happy Friday everyone!

A parent emailed me last night about a great contest that their child has entered that I thought I would share with all of you :)

Nicholas Frumento is a 6th grade student in my class with Cerebal Palsy. You may have seen him around the building walking with crutches. Nick has entered a "Great Bike Giveaway" contest. If he receives enough votes, he will win an adaptive bike. If you could take a moment to vote, it will mean the world to Nick and his family. It is really simple, all you have to do is click on the link below and type in your email address. They will then send you an email where you have to verify your email address and then it will calculate your vote. Please consider taking a minute to vote, I would greatly appreciate it :)

Below is the link where you can vote and learn more about Nick!

P.S. Make sure to use your link https://www.friendshipcircle.org/bikes/2015/02/nicholas-f/ to ask for votes and to donate. This will ensure that donors are donating a bike to your bike category.

Thanks,

Rachel

Rachel Hopkins

Functional Learning Support Teacher

Upper Moreland Middle School

4000 Orangemans Road

Hatboro, Pa 19040-2812

March Availability-Extra Help

I am available on the following mornings at 7:30 am for extra help:

Mon 3-2, Wed 3-4, Thurs 3-5, Fri 3-6
Tues 3-10, Fri 3-13
Tues 3-17, Wed 3-18, Fri 3-20
Mon 3-23, Tues 3-24 (?), Fri 3-27

Mrs. Criss' Morning Math:

Upcoming Assessments

Period 1-Math 7: Chapter 4 Test Friday February 27
Content:
-similar figures
-scale factor
-scale drawings (maps)
-proportional relationships
-combining like terms
-distributive property
-add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
-concepts from chapters 1-3

Periods 2, 3, 6-Math 7: Mid Chapter 5 Quiz Friday February 27
Content:
-fractions, decimals, percents
-unit rates
-simple probability
-diamond problems
-compound probability 
-part-whole relationships-%
-simplifying expressions 

Algebra-Chapter 8 Test Wednesday March 4
Content:

-Solving Systems of Equations

-Solving Proportions/Equations

-Multiple Representations: Quadratic Functions

-Graphing Quadratics

-Quadratic Functions and Word Problems

-Negative Exponents

-Factoring Quadratics

-Zero Product Property

-Special Quadratic Functions 

-Radical expressions (from the packet)

-Rational expressions (from the packet)

Period 1 Chapter 4 Quiz #2

Wednesday February 18, 2015 

Concepts:
4.2.1 to 4.2.4: Proportional Relationships: Graphs, tables, equations
Probability 
Diamond Problems

Chapter 4 Test-Week of February 23rd

Parent Guide-great to use to study from for the quiz and test!
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%204.pdf

Check out prior posts for my availability for extra help.

Math 7 Chapter 4 Test

Periods 2, 3, 6

Chapter 4 Test

Tuesday February 10, 2015

Content:
-similar figures
-scale factor
-scale drawings (maps)
-proportional relationships
-combining like terms
-distributive property
-concepts from chapters 1-3

Extra help:
7:30 am-Wed, Thurs, Fri
PAWS-Mon 2-2

Parent Guide: http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%204.pdf

Algebra I -Chapter 8 Quiz

Algebra I

Chapter 8 Quiz

Friday February 6, 2015

Lessons 8.1.1 - 8.1.5

Concepts:
-FACTORING expressions (new material-chapter 8)

The Parent Guides contain many practice problems, with answers. They also show examples, broken down step by step.

Factoring Practice Page: http://www.ws.k12.ny.us/Downloads/FactoringPacket3.pdf

Chapter 8 Parent Guide: http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CCA/CCA%20PG%20Ch8.pdf

Algebra I Parent Guide: http://www.cpm.org/parents/pguides11.htm

Parent Support for CPM: http://www.cpm.org/parent.html

Teacher extra help availaible...see previous posts.

February Extra Help-Schuck, Criss

I am available on the following mornings at 7:30 for extra help:

Wed 2-4, Thurs 2-5, Fri 2-6
Tues 2-10, Fri 2-13
Tues 2-17, Wed 2-18, Fri 2-20
Thurs 2-26, Fri 2-27

All students are welcome to come to ask questions, review homework or prepare for assessments. No appointment necessary.

Math 7 Period 1 Quiz

Math 7 Period 1 Quiz #1

Thursday January 29th

4.1.1 and 4.1.2
-scale drawings
-similar figures
-diamond problems

Parent Guide-great resource to use to study for the quiz!
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%204.pdf

Next Quiz: Friday February 6th Lessons 4.2.1 - 4.2.4

Math 7-future assessments

Periods 2, 3, 6

Mini Quiz-Wednesday 1-28
-4.2.1 to 4.2.4 Proportional Relationships ONLY

Chapter 4 Test-Wednesday 2-4

Parent Guide-great to use to study from for the quiz and test!
http://www.cpm.org/pdfs/pguides/CC2/CC2%20PG%20Ch%204.pdf

Extra help available on Friday 1-23, Friday 1-30. date in February TBA.

Upcoming Quizzes/Tests

All classes will have an assessment on Wednesday January 14th:

-Math 7, Period 1-chapter 3 Test
-Math 7, Periods 2, 3, 6-Mid Chapter 4 Quiz
-Algebra I-Chapter 4 Test

The last day of the 2nd marking period is Friday January 23rd.