* It is a 1/2 day tomorrow and there is no school on Friday.
* Conferences Wednesday evening, Thursday afternoon & evening.
Science: Today student's did a peer review with the rough drafts of their "How Fast Am I?" labs. Final drafts are due on Monday. Unit 1 Test is Thursday, October 29. Study guides for the test were passed out today and we will begin reviewing on Monday.
Geometry: 3.3 notes in class (proving lines parallel), 3.3 worksheet is homework. 3.1-3.4 quiz on Wednesday, October. 28.
Algebra: We went over solving equations and inequalities with variables on both sides. Students explored the differences and similarities between equations and inequalities by graphing their answers on a number line. Ch. 3.4 is homework for students as listed on their assignment log.
Algebra 2: Students reviewed for the chapter 4 test on Tuesday, Oct. 27th. It is very important that students know how to write, solve and graph polynomials in standard form, intercept form, and vertex form. Students must also be familiar with the rules for factoring quadratics and polynomials with degrees greater than 2. Students have to do the even problems in the extra practice section for homework (study 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4, 5.4 and 4.10)
Pre Algebra: We reviewed Ch. 2 section 4 and went over all homework and grades. Students must review distributive property. All missing work is due on tomorrow at the end of the half day.
Course 3: Students must turn in 2.1-2.5 take home quiz. Today we are going to explore number properties to evaluate expressions. Students were given a sheet with all properties listed on it for their ease and to refer back to during homework. Also, it is very important for students to practice problems on www.classzone.com. Please refer to my website on www.berkleyschools.org for more information. Students have 2.6 homework.
LA - We correct the grammar homework (fragments/run-on sentences) and I collected it.
We reviewed for the poetry quiz on Tuesday Oct. 27th. HW: studying for the quiz on Tuesday. Finishing their booklet which is due Monday 10/26 and memorizing their poems also due 10/26.
Journalism - Students gathered background information on Al Taubman and came up with interview questions regarding their findings. This will be used when he comes in to speak to our class.
Humanities: No homework, enjoy the long weekend!
Spanish 1: Please do the U1E2 review sheet for Monday. We will have the vocab test on Tuesday and the chapter exam on Thursday of next week.
Spanish 8: We took a diagnostic test today based on the text. On Monday we'll start to work in smaller groups based on the results. There is no homework over the weekend.
