January 2nd-all classes

Good morning/afternoon,

In my absense, please be on your best behavior. I hope that you are sitting in a boy, girl, boy, girl, etc formation, and are being respectful to the adult who is supervising you today.

Please fill out the google form regarding colleges-its College Awareness Month!

You are doing research on colleges. You are searching on your own. Feel free to continue your search when you are finished. Some fun things to look up wouuld be college mascots, school colors, schools near the beach, schools in other countries, etc.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgWj9_IKJvFi56JTi2zzqIAhR3nNlSVl5sclE1IgTOd6IQ1g/viewform?usp=sf_link

YOU WILL RECEIVE A CLASSWORK GRADE FOR YOUR EFFORTS!

Have a wonderful day! I will see you tomorrow!

Ms. Schuck

Algebra Chapter 4 Test

Algebra I
Chapter 4 Test
Tuesday December 19, 2017

Content:
-NEW-solving systems of equations
-OLD-any content covered and/or assessed in chapter 1-3

Study from:
-Closure problems
-previous quizzes and tests
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide/
-Math Notes

Extra help:
-Bear Block Tuesday 12-19

This will most likely be the last Chapter assessment of the second marking period; there will be future quizzes.

Algebra In-Class Assignment

A number of students missed class today due to band rehearsals. It is important that they do the work they missed at home so that they are not behind the other students.

1. Appendix problems A-8 to 11...show work like you would for homework. (To get to the Appendix: it is under chapter 11 on the bar on the left of the CPM webpage)

2. Finish lesson 4.2.3 by completing 4-57 through 59.

3. Homework assignment 4-71 to 76 will be check tomorrow. Tuesday 12-12.

Thank you!

MATH 7 Chapter 5 TEST

Math 7
Friday December 8, 2017

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

Extra help:
Bear Block Tuesday December 5th-Friday December 8th

Thanksgiving Prep

https://docs.google.com/a/umtsd.org/document/d/1wbmtEzMXDoqgXOiWpOFxJIyaMNM5Nc-VZcIEBE3S2NQ/edit?usp=sharing

Math 7 Mid Chapter 5 Quiz

Math 7 
Mid Chapter 5 Quiz 
Week of Monday November 20th  (2-3 sections of 3-4 problems each, broken into 2-3 days )
We have 20 minute periods the week of 11-20 dueto conferences.

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

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

Student/Teacher Review:
-Friday 11-17

We DO NOT have BEAR BLOCK the week of 11-20!

Students must get a pass from the teacher to come to the review session, and must have specific questions to guide the review.

Algebra Test
Chapter 3
Thursday November 16, 2017

Content:
-all chapter 3 content
-any content previously assessed
-simplifying expressions
-solving equations
-functions evaluating expression (substituting)
-writing equations from tables, graphs, situations
-writing equations when slope and a point are given, and from 2 points
-simplifying exponential expressions
-simplifying expressions that contain binomials and trinomials
-products and sums
-graphing

Study from:
-previous quizzes and tests
-closure problems
-homework
-classwork
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide 
-Math Notes

BEAR BLOCK-please come in for extra help if you would like to review content (homework, classwork, parent guide probs, closure probs, old assessments, etc)

Math 7 Quiz-Parts/Wholes

Friday November 10, 2017
5.1.1 to 5.1.2 Mini Quiz

Content:
-part whole relationships
-find the percent when a part and whole are given
-find a part when the whole and percent are given
-find the whole when the part and percent are given

Students learned multiple strategies to solve such problems including equal ratios (proportions) and diagrams (number lines).

Study from:
-lessons
-Resource page (front/back)
-***Parent Guide: https://pdfs.cpm.org/CoreConnections/ParentGuide/cc2/CC2_PG_Ch5_1.pdf
-Read and prepare Math Notes
-Closure problems: 5-149

Resources that can be used on the quiz:
-notebook
-calculator
-Math Notes

Extra help:
-Thursday 11-9 and Friday 11-10 Bear Block---come get a pass!!!

Alg I Mid Ch 3 Quiz

Algebra I
Mid Chapter 3 Quiz
up to and including section 3.2.4
Wednesday November 8, 2017

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: Bear Block Friday 11-3 and Tuesday 11-7

Math 7 Chapter 4 Test

Math 7
Chapter 4 Test
Friday October 27, 2017

This will be the LAST assessment of the 1st 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
-Mid Chapter 4 Quiz (given back on Wed 10-25)
-Mini Quiz 
-Chapter 1 Test
-Chapter 4 TAPS
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide
-Chapter 4 Closure Problems

Extra help:
Thursday 10-26 and Friday 10-27 BEAR Block-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.

Simplifying Exponential Expressions Practice

CCA Parent Guide-Chapter 3
https://pdfs.cpm.org/CoreConnections/ParentGuide/cca/CCA_PG_Ch3_1.pdf

Examples and Practice-Slides
https://www.haverford.k12.pa.us/cms/lib5/PA01001043/Centricity/Domain/518/Simplifying%20Exponential%20Expressions.pdf

Practice
https://mcckc.edu/tutoring/docs/br/math/expon_logar/Exponent_Rules_Practice.pdf

Algebra I Chapter 2 Test

Algebra I Chapter 2 Test

Friday October 20, 2017

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

-Math Notes

Extra Help during Bear Block:
Friday October 20

Math 7 Mid Chapter 4 Quiz

Math 7
Mid Chapter 4 Quiz
Thursday October 19, 2017

Content:
-Similar Figures
-Proportional Relationships using scales
-Unit Rates
-Proportional Relationships using tables and graphs
-Diamond Problem
-Number Lines
-Adding and Subtracting Fractions
-Operations with Rational Numbers (decimals and whole numbers)

Study From:
-previous assessments (4.1.1 and 4.1.2 quiz, Chapter 1 Test)
-classwork
-homework
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide/
-Closure problems
-MATH NOTES

Extra Help:
-Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday BEAR BLOCK
Students must seek out a pass and have specific questions

Algebra I-Keystone Released Items

http://www.education.pa.gov/Documents/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/Keystone%20Exams/Keystone%20Exams%20Item%20and%20Scoring%20Samplers/2017%20Algebra%20Sampler.pdf

Algebra Mid Chapter 2 Quiz

Algebra I
Mid Chapter 2 Quiz
Thursday October 12, 2017

Content:
-evaluating expressions
-solving equations
-functions/function machines
-finding slope from 2 points
-tile patterns: growth rate, starting value
-slope from a graph
-rate of change

Study Materials;
-homework
-classwork
-closure problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide

Bear Block Extra Help:
-Thursday 10-12

Math 7 Chapter 1 Test

Math 7 Chapter 1 Test
Friday September 29, 2017

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,  TAPS)

Extra Help:
-Thursday & Friday BEAR Block 

Algebra I Chapter 1 Test

Algebra I
Chapter 1
Tuesday September 26, 2017

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

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
-Math Notes

BEAR Block Extra Help: Friday 9-22 and Tuesday 9-26

Math 7-Chapter 1 Quiz

Math 7
1.1.1 to 1.1.5 Quiz 
Friday September 15, 2017

CONTENT
-area and perimeter
-representations of portions (fractions, decimals, percents)
-rates
-median and mean (measures of central tendency)

WHAT TO STUDY
-homework
-classwork
-MATH Notes
-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
-MATH Notes 
Extra Help*:
-BEAR Block Thursday
-BEAR Block Friday

*Students must come prepared to extra help sessions with questions about specific content. i.e-"When I was studying last night, I was unsure about closure problem 1-143. can we go over how to find the area of that shape?"

Important Websites

CPM eBooks
https://sso.cpm.org/

Google Classroom
https://classroom.google.com/u/0/h

Upper Moreland Home Access
https://www.umtsd.org/Domain/37

CPM Enrollment
enroll.cpm.org 

Homework Week of Monday August 28th

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to post the assignments for next week, so that you are aware ahead of time what's to come. 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 August 31st

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 August 31st 

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 5th

2017-2018 Welcome Back!

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 28, 2017, and parents at the Open House on Monday September 11, 2017.

Keystone Exam-Algebra I

Keystone Exam-Algebra I
Wednesday May 17, 2017 Module I
Thursday May 18, 2017 Module II

-given during PAWS, 1st and 2nd periods, extended time given if needed

Students need:
-pencil(s)
-Graphing Calculator
-SSR book

For more info, or access to released items, go to:

http://www.education.pa.gov/K-12/Assessment%20and%20Accountability/Pages/K-ISS.aspx#tab-1

Math 7 Area and Circumference Quiz

Tuesday April 11, 2017

Students have been working on area and circumference, and have a packet of content we have been covering.

The following link contains practice problems for the quiz. The 3rd page is not on the quiz, but is still worth practicing:)

Students may come in for extra help during PAWS on Monday 4-10 and Tuesday 4-11.

https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLR0lmcWUwaE1KWG8/view?usp=sharing

Math 7 Chapter 8 Test

Math 7

Chapter 8 Test

Thursday March 30, 2017

This will be the LAST assessment of the marking period, which ends on Friday March 31st.

Content:
-box plots and histograms (chapter 8)
-surveys (chapter 8)
-angles and triangles (chapter 8)
-probability (review material)
-simplifying expressions (review material)
-solving equations and inequalities (review material)
-percent increase and decrease (review material)
-percents: sales tax, tipping, sales (review material)

Study from:
-previous TESTS and QUIZZES
-closure problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide
-homework
-classwork

Resources to use on test:
-calculator (make sure you have your own)
-notebook
-formula sheet
-math notes (in notebook)

Extra help:
Students may come in for PAWS/Advisory any day during the week of Monday 3-27. They must get a pass from Ms. Schuck.

Algebra Chapter 9 Test

Algebra I
Chapter 9 Test
Thursday March 22, 2017

Students are welcome to come in for PAWS/Advisory for extra help. Students must come get a pass.

Calculators!!!

All students should have their own calculator. The following are a few place to buy the TI 30 IIS.

Staples calculator   

$15.99

Amazon calculator  Prime membership free 1 day shipping

$13.95

Target calculator     

cheapest-in stock at Warrington too!

$12.99

Math 7 Chapter 7 Test

Math 7
Chapter 7 Test
Friday March 10, 2017

END OF THE MARKING PERIOD-Friday March 31, 2017

Concepts:
-stem and leaf plot (pre view)
-probability (old material)
-sales tax (ch 7)
http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/math/money/mon36.pdf

https://www.mathworksheetsland.com/topics/consumer/salestax1.pdf

https://d2ct263enury6r.cloudfront.net/6kyUqJ0ifKmsFeJ4D3ABE5PnUHP8SLKJ1uMiWJDqQwCym7Ba.pdf

-% discount (ch 7)
-% increase/decrease (ch 7)
-simplifying expression (with and without variables) (old)
-solving and graphing inequalities (ch 6)
-simple interest (ch 7)
-scale factor (old)

Study from:
-classwork
-homework
-previous assessments
-select closure problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide
-Kahn Academy 

Extra help:
PAWS - students need to come get a pass

Algebra Inequalities Quiz

Algebra Inequalities Quiz
Sections 9.2 and 9.3
Friday March 10, 2017

Study from:
-classwork
-homework
-select closure problems
-parent guide http://cpm.org/cca-parent-guide
-Kahn Academy https://www.khanacademy.org/search?page_search_query=graphing%20and%20solving%20linear%20inequalities

Extra help: Paws/Advisory
-pass must be sought our by student

End of the 3rd marking period: Friday March 31, 2017

Upcoming Assessments

Math 7

Wednesday 2-22 Homework Quiz
     -make sure all homework is done and checked

Wednesday 3-1 Chapter 7 Quiz
     -only concepts studied in chapter 7 (sections 7.1.1 to 7.1.3 and 7.1.7 and 7.1.8)
          -distance, rate and time
          -scaling quantities using pictures, diagrams, scale factors, multipliers and/or proportions 
          -percent problems using mutipliers, scale factors, diagrams, pictures, and/or proportions 
          -percent increase and decrease
          -simple interest
          Students can use any strategy for the quiz. 

Friday 3-10 Chapter 7 Test
     -more info to follow

Algebra I 

Wednesday 2-22 Homework Quiz POSTPONED
     -make sure all homework is done and checked

Friday 2-24 Rational Expressions Quiz

All students are welcome to come in for PAWS. They need to come get a pass from me.

Thank you!

Algebra I Keystone Info

Algebra I
Keystone Exam Information

To be used in class on Friday February 10, 2017

Good afternoon,

Please review Keystone Exam Information found by using the link above. Explore the site, click on the documents, and then answer the short quiz. When you are finished, you can search on your own for practice problems, check out the attached practice problems, or go to coolmath.com.

PDE Keystone Exam Information 
https://www.pdesas.org/Page?pageId=8

Short Quiz
https://docs.google.com/a/umtsd.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZxsQBV7Zau2i1FA7cCrZp9Qv9IIWG6Lmg8HcSMLEe8DMnNA/viewform

Keystone Practice
Practice Test #1
https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLUEVNb2ltM05BbHM/view?usp=sharing

Constructed Response #1
https://drive.google.com/a/umtsd.org/file/d/0B0X-Tilyy6bLOFZCQjEyOFR5YTg/view?usp=sharing

CC2 Chapter 6 Test

CC2 Chapter 6 Test
Friday February 10, 2017

Content:
-scale factor
-probability
-solving equations
-rational numbers (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing)
-distributive property
-analyzing data
-simplifying expressions
-solving inequalities
-5D-writing algebraic equations

Study from:
-previous quizzes and tests
-parent guides http://cpm.org/cc2-parent-guide
-closure problems (chapters 1-6)
-homework
-classwork
-lessons

Resources to be used on test:
-notebook
-math notes
-calculator

Extra help:
-PAWS: Monday 2-6 and Friday 2-10
Students must come get a pass from me to attend review sessions.

Chapter 8 Algebra Test

Chapter 8 Test
Algebra I
Wednesday February 1st

Content:
-quadratics-factoring and multiple representations web
-all content from previous chapters

Study from:
-classwork
-homework
-past quizzes and tests
-parent guide
-Kahn Academy

Extra Help:
-PAWS Monday 1-30, Tuesday 1-31 and Wednesday 2-1
Students are to get a pass from Ms. Schuck if interested in extra help during PAWS.

End of MP2 & Upcoming Assessments

Friday January 20th is the last day of the marking period (and the 1/2 way mark of the school year...already!!!). All students will have a final quiz on Wednesday January 18th.

Math 7
6.1 Quiz (sections 6.1.1 to 6.1.4)
NO REVIEW MATERIAL

Algebra
8.1 Quiz-Factoring (1st 1/2 of chapter 8)
NO REVIEW MATERIAL

PAWS review sessions
Tuesday 1-17 ALGEBRA
Wednesday 1-18 MATH 7
***make sure you get a pass from Ms. Schuck if you would like to attend