Math

Friday, September 30, 2016

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


Thursday, September 15, 2016

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

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

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