As we head into January it's time to start thinking about midterm exams. Teachers ATTEMPT to stagger these tests, but it isn't always possible. Here is a tentative schedule for midterms:
January 21: Algebra& Chinese Listening
January 22: Geometry & Chinese ReadingJanuary 23: Geometry & Chinese Writing (?)
January 27: Science
January 29 & 30: French
Science: Jumped back in to our unit on energy by collecting data on the track to see how drop height (and mass) affect the speed of the car. We began graphing this data and will continue tomorrow.
Geometry: Quizzes from before break were returned and we discussed the affect that order of transformations has on shapes mapping to one another. We then began section 4.4- similarity and triangles. Homework is to complete the two reflect questions.
ELA - Writer's Workshop Day 3 - Students watched Bill Nye - Alternative Energy and noticed how evidence can be slanted or used to prove an argument. Students then looked at their own evidence and flash drafts, they decided which evidence proved their point the best.
Humanities: Students reviewed 7.3/7.4 of the text in class today. No homework. Current events due Friday.
RR English:
Read every evening
Reading log is due Monday, January 12, 1015
parents must sign reading logs
RR Math:
A section of math should be completed each night
Algebra: Welcome back! We are continuing our work with solving systems of equations. We discussed the substitution method today. Homework: 4 substitution problems and 7.1A (all). Upcoming assessments: 1/8/15 short quiz sections 7.1-7.4, 1/14/15 Chapter 7 test
