Stein - Math 8 Plus - February 8, 2016

Classwork

Today, students complete 2.1, pages 22-23. Students constructed who-numbered area squares using dot paper. We discussed relationships between areas, sides,  which squares were easy to construct and why.

Focus Question

"How many different whole-number square areas are possible to draw using dots on a dot grid as vertices?"

Homework

There is no homework tonight. Notes and answers to 1.3 homework are available at http://norupstein.weebly.com/math-8-plus-homework-and-answers

 

Student Council

The 8th Grade Dance Committee has been meeting and are now looking for volunteers! 

Parents - please volunteer to help out in anyway you can with the Sign Up Genius.  Thank you for your support. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4ea5a823a31-norup

Ramin - ELA

Classwork

- Realistic Fiction (To Kill a Mockingbird) - Day 4

- "Step Inside" Visible Thinking Activity

- Began reading chapters 8 & 9

Homework

- Finish reading chapters 8 & 9

 

Canvasser 2.8.16 Monday

Happy Monday!

RR ELA- Reading logs are due today! If you did not turn one in, you can do so tomorrow for late points!

No new logs will be given out over  this week/mid-winter break, BUT students are still expected to read for a minimum of 20 minutes daily!

RR Math- Red group can finish day three workbook pages, if you did not complete them in class. The math packet and multiplication sheets are due on/before Thursday (2.11.16) The math test will also be on Thursday (2.11.16)

* If anyone can donate Clorox wipes to the classroom, it will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!*

Individuals and Societies

-Students checked 11.3/11.4 and were introduced to 12.1 in class today.

-Homework is to complete 12.1 section assessment.