Chapter Assessments December 22, 2016

Math 7
Chapter 5 Test
Thursday December 22, 2016

Content:
-probability (trees, tables, compound, dependent and independent)
-scale factor
-combining like terms
-part, whole, percents
-order of operations
-area of polygons
-5D Process
-unit rate
-perimeter and area of Algebra Tiles
-distributive property

Study from:
-homework
-classwork
-parent guide
-closure problems
-Math Notes
-previous quizzes and tests

Algebra 
Chapter 4 Test
Thursday December 22, 2016

Extra Help-PAWS/Advisory
Math 7-Tuesday 12-20 and Thursday 12-22
Algebra-Monday 12-19 and Wednesday 12-21


More Info to follow...

Math 7 Mid Chapter 5 Quiz

Math 7 
Mid Chapter 5 Quiz 
Tuesday December 13, 2016

Concepts:
-part/whole relationships
-probability
-concepts from chapters 1 and 4

Study from:
-5.1.1 and 5.1.2 quiz
-chapter 4 assessments
-parent guide
-closure problems from chapter 1, 4, 5
-homework
-classwork

Teacher Review:
-Friday 12-9 PAWS
-Tuesday 12-13 PAWS
Students must get a pass from the teacher to come to the review session, and must have specific questions to guide the review.

Math 7 and Algebra Assessments

Math 7 Quiz
Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2
Part-Whole Relationships
Tuesday November 29, 2016

Content:
-part-whole relationships: using a diagram, proportion, making a list

Study from:
-homework
-classwork
-parent guide
-Math Notes

Algebra Test
Chapter 3
Tuesday November 29, 2016

Content:
-all chapter 3 content
-any content previously assessed

Study from:
-previous quizzes and tests
-closure problems
-homework
-classwork
-parent guide
-Math Notes

Algebra I Chapter 3 Mid Chapter Quiz

Algebra I
Mid Chapter 3 Quiz
up to and including section 3.2.4
Tuesday November 15, 2016

Concepts:
-exponents
-areas products and sums (generic rectangles and distributive property)
-evaluate expressions
-solve equations
-f(x)
-multiple representations of linear equations
-writing an equation of a line using slope and a point
-diamond propbelms
-domain and range

Study from:
-homework
-classwork
-Chapter 3 Exponents Quiz 
-Chapter 1 and 2 Tests
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide
-Chapter 3 Closure Problems

Extra help: PAWS Tuesday 11-15

Math 7 Chapter 4 Test

Math 7
Chapter 4 Test
Friday November 11, 2016

This will be the 1st assessment of the 2nd marking period.

Content:
-Combining Like Terms-with and without algebra tiles (chapter 4)
-Distributive Property (chapter 4)
-Order of operations (review)
-Probability (review)
-Area and Perimeter of geometric shapes (review)
-Scale Drawings and Similar Figures (chapter 4)
-Unit Rate (chapter 4 and review)
-Proportional Relationships: tables, graphs, equations (chapter 4

Study from:
-homework
-classwork
-Chapter 4 Quiz #1
-Chapter 1 Test
-Chapter 4 TAPS
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide
-Chapter 4 Closure Problems

Extra help:
Thursday 11-10 and Friday 11-11 PAWS/Advisory-students should get a pass from Ms. Schuck if they have questions or need to review specific topics

Students NEED to review content on their own to supplement work done in school. If you have questions about how to STUDY please feel free contact me with any questions.

Algebra Exponents Practice

Algebra I
Quiz
3.1.1 and 3.1.2
Wednesday November 2, 2017

https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLelZmbGJtemR0eUE/view?usp=sharing

Algebra I Chapter 2 Test

Algebra I Chapter 2 Test
Monday October 24, 2016

Content:
-tile patterns
-linear equations: writing from a graph, writing from 2 points, writing from slope and a point
-diamond problems
-evaluating expressions
-determining points on a line from an equation
-solving equations

Study from:
-homework
-classwork
-graded assessments
-Closure problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide
-TAPS

Extra Help during PAWS/Advisory:
Friday October 21
Monday October 24

Math 7 Chapter 4 Quiz #1

Math 7
Chapter 4 Quiz #1
4.1.1 to 4.2.2
Friday October 21, 2016

Content:
-scale drawings (chapter 4)
-similar figures  (chapter 4)
-area and perimeter (previous chapter)
-number lines divided by equal parts (homework)
-proportional relationships: tables and graphs (chapter 4)
-operations with rational numbers (previous chapter)

Study from:
-homework
-classwork
-parent guide  http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide
-Review for Section 1-handout

Extra help:
-PAWS/Advisory Tuesday 10-18 and Thursday 10-20
Students must come to extra help sessions with specific questions.

The end of the marking period is Friday November 4th. There will be another chapter test before that date, as well as homework assignments, a homework quiz, a participation quiz (or 2), and possible graded classwork assignments.

Algebra-Chapter 2 Quiz #1

Algebra I
Chapter 2 Quiz #1
Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.4

Friday October 7, 2016

Domain and Range practice
http://www.mathworksheets4kids.com/function/domain-range-graph-medium2.pdf

Math 7 Chapter 1 Test

Math 7 Chapter 1 Test
Friday October 7, 2016

Content:
-area and perimeter
-probability: simple and compound, theoretical and experimental
-adding and subtracting fractions
-equivalent fractions
-rates
-portions web
-central tendency (mean, median, mode, range)

Study Resources:
-homework
-classwork
-Closure problems
-parent guide
-previous assessments (Quiz, classwork grade, TAPS)

Extra Help:
-Friday PAWS/Advisory

Upcoming Assessments

Math 7
1.1.1 to 1.2.2
Thursday September 22

CONTENT
-theoretical & experimental probability
-area and perimeter
-representations of portions
-rates
-median and mean (measures of central tendency)

WHAT TO STUDY
-homework
-classwork
-closure problems (found at the end of each chapter)
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide

RESOURCES that can be used on the QUIZ
-notebook
-calculator
-formula sheet

PAWS/Advisory Extra Help: Tuesday and Thursday morning



Algebra I
Chapter 1
Friday September 23

CONTENT
-simplifying expressions
-solving equations
-function machines
-describing a graph 
-diamond problems 
-function 

WHAT TO STUDY
-homework
-classwork
-closure problems (found at the end of each chapter)
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide

RESOURCES that can be used on the TEST
-notebook
-calculator
-formula sheet

PAWS/Advisory Extra Help: Wednesday and Friday morning

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

Open House Information

Open House
Thursday September 15, 2016
7:15 pm

The following is a handout I share with parents who attend. If you cannot make it, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you!

Welcome to UMMS Open House

Thursday September 15, 2016

Ms. Melissa Schuck

Ms. Meg Morris

Ms. Lisa Benvenuto

Math 7

Algebra I

mschuck@umtsd.org

1.   Welcome

2.   Expectations/Grading/Home Access

     -15% homework: nightly homework (3-4 a week, sometimes on Friday), long term   assignments (rare)

-20%classwork: TAPS, participation quizzes, homework quizzes

-65% tests/quizzes-1 quiz, 1 test per chapter

-organization

-behavior

-preparedness

-punctuality

3.   My Blog      schuckmath.blogspot.com

-upcoming events: assessments, etc

-useful links: CPM, parent guide, videos, website links

4.   CPM.org                freebooks.cpm.org

-homework-log in websites posted on my blog

-lessons

-extra practice

-about CPM

-textbook resources

-Students/Parents Resources

5.   How to Study

-review notes & homework

-Closure problems

-Parent Guide (extra practice problems)            http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide

                                                                       http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide
-get extra help

6.  Extra Help

     -PAWS/Advisory            -Study Hall           -lunch

Thank you for coming tonight! Your support and communication is encouraged and much appreci

Having trouble logging on to CPM?

Try:

freebooks.cpm.org.

eBooks Registration

In class on Wednesday August 31, we will be accessing the eBooks for at home use. The following links will allow studnets to register and create user names and passwords.

CC2-Math 7
https://els.cpm.org/ELS/#/tokenEnrollment/614vchgh85j5iuq8ic92843plh

CCA-Algebra I
https://els.cpm.org/ELS/#/tokenEnrollment/seutkphqajsadvi2p0uo09vj92

Homework-Week of 8-30

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to post the assignments for next week, so that you are aware ahead of time what's ahead. I am also including my homework policies so that you are aware of expectations.

Homework
In math, homework is typically given on a nightly basis. I post the homework for the week on the board in our classroom, and it is the students responsibility to copy it into their planners. 

Each homework assignment is given so that students can practice skills learned in class, but also to reinforce previously learned concepts. Sometimes, there will be problems that are "preview" problems, that may prove to be a little more challenging to students. I encourage all students to persevere through all homework problems, but not to a point where it is occupying your whole night. Math homework should take no longer than 20 minutes a night. 

Students need to write down the problems when applicable and show all work. Calculators may be used, but students need to show the process as well. If students are only showing answers, without the process, homework will not be counted as complete. 

Students are expected to complete homework on a nightly basis. Each homework assignment is worth 2 points. After students have accumulated 5 homework assignments, I will post their scores out of 10 points. 

Everyday, after a homework assignment has been given, students will be provided with a copy of my completed homework assignment. As part of the day's warm up, students will check their answers with my, making corrections and additions using a colored pen. Students will be assessed on how well they are analyzing their homework by taking bi-weekly Homework Quizzes...more info to follow on that. 

All Classes:

1. Signed Welcome Letter
Students are receiving a Welcome Letter in class. We will read through it as a class and they are being asked to bring it home, read it with a parent/guardian, and have it signed to be brought back. 
Due Thursday September 1st

2. Mathography
 A mathography is a lot like your life history, except that it is focused on mathematics in your life. 

1. Write a letter about yourself to your teacher.  The letter will help your teacher get to know you as an individual.  The letter should talk about these three general topics: you, you as a student, and you as a math student.
   Remember to use complete sentences and make sure that it is neat enough for your teacher to read it easily.  Start the letter with “Dear....”  Make sure you sign your letter.  This assignment should take 15 to 20 minutes to complete.  Parts (b), (c), and (d) below have suggestions for what to write about each of the three topics.
2. You: Introduce yourself using the name you like to be called.  Describe your hobbies, talents, and interests.  State your goals or dreams.  What are you proud of?  What else would you like to share?
3. You as a Student: State the importance of school in your life.  Describe yourself as a student.  What kinds of classroom activities do you excel at most?  What kinds of activities do you find frustrating?  Explain which subjects are your favorites.  Tell why you like them.  How often do you finish in-class assignments?  How faithfully do you do your homework?
4. You as a Math Student: Describe your most memorable moment in math and explain why you remember it.  State your favorite math topic and name your least favorite.  Explain how you feel about math this year. 

Due Thursday September 1st

Can be completed by hand and submitted in class, on the computer and submitted in class, or via email or shared on Google Docs. Any Questions, email Ms. Schuck mschuck@umtsd.org. 

3. Summer Math Packet

Due Tuesday September 6th

Welcome Back to School!

Welcome back to Upper Moreland Middle School! I am looking forward to another fun, exciting and meaningful school year. We will be building on prior knowledge and learning more math skills and strategies to help us be more critical thinkers.

I will be using this blog for several reasons:
-communication between school and home
-provide helpful links, tips, strategies related to math and learning for both students and parents
-in class source of reference

Feel free to email me at any time to ask questions or provide feedback-mschuck@umtsd.org.

Please check out my blog in the next coming weeks for posts regarding access to online textbooks, Homework Policies, Classwork Policies, and Assessment Policies.

I am looking forward to meeting the new 7th grade class on Monday August 29, 2016, and parents at the Open House on Thursday September 15, 2016.

Comprehensive Assessment

Comprehensive Assessment
All classes
Tuesday June 7 (1/2)
Wednesday June 8 (1/2)
29 multiple choice

Review:
Benchmark #1 https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLNHRONlZHVGFFaEU/view?usp=sharing

Benchmark #2 https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLaDg5S0ZuZkF3N28/view?usp=sharing

TAPS part I students have a hard copy

TAPS part II students have a hard copy
Morning Math
Wednesday 6-1
Thursday 6-2
Friday 6-3
Monday 6-6

Week of 5-23

Morning Math -May

Week of 5-2

Math 7

5.3 Quiz

Friday May 6, 2015

-5D process new content

-order of operations

-rates

-area

-perimeter

-Distributive Property

Algebra I

Statistics/Data Quiz

Thursday 5-12

Keystone Exam

Tuesday 5-17

Wednesday 5-18

(Given in AM beginning at 8:12, after homeroom)

Week of April 25, 2016

Morning Math-April

Algebra I Keystone Testing Information

Algebra I
Keystone Testing
Tuesday May 17, 2016-Module I
Wednesday May 18, 2016-Module II

For more information,visit:
http://static.pdesas.org/content/documents/algebra_i_aaec_with_samples_and_glossary_rotate_2011-05-03.pdf

If you would like to practice/review at home, please email me and I will send you practice problems. mschuck@umtsd.org

Science Camp at Temple University

Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp at Temple University
July 11th-15th & 18th-22nd, 2016
“STEM-Robotics Enabling Access to Community Healthcare (STEM-REACH)”

http://www.umtsd.org/cms/lib7/PA01001090/Centricity/Domain/286/2016StudentApplicationForm_Temple%20University.pdf

Algebra Chapter 9 Test 4-5-16

There will be a Chapter 9 Test on Tuesday April 5, 2016.

More info to follow...

Morning Math:
Friday 4-1
Monday 4-4

Math 7 and Algebra Assessments 3-15

Math 7 Quiz-Tuesday 3-15
Chapter 5
Sections included:
5.1.1 & 5.1.2-Percents
5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.6-Probability
Review material included as well

Study:
-Closure problems
-parent guide
-notes/lessons/homework

Morning Math:
Friday 3-11
Monday 3-14

Algebra I Quiz-CHANGED to Friday March 18th
Chapter 9
Sections Included:
9.1-Solving Quadratic Equations
9.2-Solving Linear Inequalities
Review material included as well

Study:
-Closure problems
-parent guide
-notes/lessons/homework

Morning Math:
Friday 3-11
Monday 3-14
Friday 3-18

Email mschuck@umtsd.org if you have any questions.

Growth Mindset Video

Morning Math-April

7:30 am

Friday 3-4
Monday 3-7
Wednesday 3-9
Thursday 3-10
Friday 3-11
Monday 3-14
Friday 3-18
Monday 3-21
Wednesday 3-23

All Day Musical Rehearsal-Algebra I

What did I miss?

-collect open ended

15 minutes-finish chapter 8 test
     -If you would like 15 minutes to finish you test, you can do it in PAWS on Thursday 3-3 or Friday       3-4 at 7:30 am

9.1.1 What else can I solve?
-9-1 to 9-4

HW-9-6 to 9-11

All Day Musical Rehearsal-Math 7

MATH 7

What did you miss?

1. Analyze homework-make sure you get a chance to check your homework with Ms. Schuck's work.  If you have questions, see Ms. Schuck.

2. Kahoot-Probability review from Monday and Tuesday. Do you understand the lessons from Monday and Tuesday? Ms. Schuck reviewed the lessons using an interactive online quiz through Kahoot.

3. Probability Review

-Worksheet (HOMEWORK)-https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLN3JuRUZUMFBDMVE/view?usp=sharing

-review games online:

http://www.math-play.com/Probability-Game.html

HOMEWORK-is pushed back a night. 5-60 to 5-64 is due on Friday
Have the worksheet "What are my chances?" finished for tomorrow

Math 7 & Algebra Tests 2-26

Friday February 26, 2016

Math 7-Chapter 4 Test
Proportional Reasoning and Combining Like Terms
Content from Chapters 1-3
Study from:
-Parent Guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide
-Closure Problems
-previous assessments
-homework
-lessons
-review WS


Algebra-Chapter 8 Test
Quadratic Equations
Content from Chapters 1-4
Study from:
-Parent Guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide
-Closure Problems
-previous assessments
-homework
-lessons
-review WS

Morning Math:
Tuesday 2-23
Wednesday 2-24
Friday 2-26

Morning Math-February 2016

3.2.2 CCA2 Rational Expressions

The following link is a modified lesson from Core Connections Algebra 2. It is being used to supplement the Algebra I Keystone Exam content.




https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLaUFlSld5RkZ4aHM/view?usp=sharing

MP3 First Quiz

Coming up in Math...



Math 7
Tuesday 2-2 &Wednesday 2-3
Chapter 4 TAPS

Friday 2-5
Homework Quiz

WEDNESDAY 2-10
Chapter 4 Quiz-sections 1 and 2
-study the Parent Guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide; closure problems http://textbooks.cpm.org/bookdb.php?title=cc2&name=4.closure&type=lesson

Algebra
Thursday 2-4
Homework Quiz

FRIDAY 2-5
Chapter 8 Quiz-sections 1-Factoring Quadratics.
-study the parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide; closure problems http://textbooks.cpm.org/bookdb.php?title=cca&name=8.closure&type=lesson; you can google factoring quadratics for some practice problems too!

Morning Math-7:30 am:
-Friday 1-22
-Monday 1-25
-Wednesday 1-27
-Friday 1-29
-Friday 2-5

Math 7 Quiz and Algebra Test

Math 7 Chapter 3, Section 3 Quiz
Tuesday January 12th
Chapter 3 Section 3 Only
-division of fractions and decimals
-simplifying expressions using Arithmetic Properties

Algebra Chapter 4 TEST
Tuesday January 12th
Chapter 4-Systems of Equations
-systems of equations
-checkpoint 4-solving linear equations w/ fractions coefficients
-solve equations with Distributive Property
-solve multi-variable, non linear equations for one variable
-simplify expressions w/ zero and negative exponents

Extra help 7:30 am:
Friday 1-8
Monday 1-11
Tuesday  1-12
When students come for extra help in the morning, they are to come with specific questions. For example, "When I was studying last night, I was confused about Closure problem CL 4-124. Can we go over that?"