Menus Due on Friday, October 9th

for 6th Grade and 7th Grade the last day to turn in products is Friday! Remember your challenge is to earn 100 points and you can earn up to 15 points extra credit by completing extra products. This will most likely be the last chance for extra credit before grades come out.

Friday, August 28

Congrats! You've made it through the first week of school :) Here is the homework for any of my classes.

6th Grade: (6-2, 6-3) #1-2 on the back of your notes; (6-1) Choose 2 WP from #5,8,9 and use the 5-Step framework

7th Grade: (7-2) Choose 2 WP and use the 5-Step framework;
(7-1)Place 3 of the following sets of numbers on a number line and write at least three questions you still have OR 3 “tricky” spots.

1) 0.6, 4/5, 3/7, 0.54
2) 7/9, 0.34, 1/3, 0.15
3) 9 3/8, 9.96, 8 7/8, 8.1875
4) 2.66, 2 24/50, 3.625, 3 6/71.3, 1 1/3, 0.12, 1/2

Thinking Skills: Write a paragraph or illustrate a costume for one character in you short play

HR: Club and enrollment forms due Monday

Post with questions! Thanks!

Thursday, August 27

Well we're now getting into the groove of things. Lockers are getting assigned, schedules are set, you know all your teachers...we know all of you! I hope you are still excited to be here at PCMS :)

Here is the HW for my classes:

6th Grade - Choose 2 more problems from #5,8,9 and use the 5-Step Framework. Show all work!!

7th Grade - Choose 2 more problems and use the 5-Step Framework. Show all work!!

Thinking Skills - Your posters of learning styles were due today, but that's it!

Happy Thursday!

First Day of School

Welcome back students! How'd you feel about the first day of school? If you're already checking blogs you are already ahead of the game. The blogs are a great way to share any comments, concerns, or questions you have. Everyday I'll post the math homework here, so check if you forgot what it is. Also, you can leave any lingering questions you have, I might not be able to post back, but I will do my best to cover any of your questions in the next class.

Today's Homework:
6th and 7th - Complete graphing reflection and get syllabus signed
HR - Parent forms are due this Friday

Have a great night!

Maybe it seems like forever ago you walked out those blue gates or maybe it seems like just yesterday you finished all those murals at school. Either way, tomorrow marks the begining of the new school year! I have been thinking a lot about how much attitude can make a difference. Last night I was listening to a speaker that spoke about the difference that American students and Asian students (meaning students that are actually attending school in Asia) approach math. Here in the U.S. many people think being good at math is something you are born with and there is not much you can do to change your ability. In Asia, the students believe that the key to understanding math is hardwork. Statistics show that schools in Asia outperform schools in America, I believe we can change this simply by changing that attitude that we approach learning with, teachers and students both. Imagine the power of truly believing you can! Think about it, what attitude will you bring tomorrow? The next day? This school year? Could it make a difference? I believe it can!

13 days and counting!

We're getting ready for the students to come back, we've got a lot of changes going on at Project Chrysalis! We have new teachers, a fresh look, and some other great changes :) I hope everyone has had a good and safe summer, I can't wait to hear about them and welcome the students back!

3 more days of summer school!

Can you believe it? We are almost done with summer school! You all have grown so much this summer (even if you don't see it now!) But sit a moment and think of all the things you have accomplished this month! Post back if you want with something new you learned in June, something you did for the first time in June (build a plant bed, paint a mural?), or maybe even a new friend you made!

As fas as math class goes, there is no homework this weekend, so enjoy! And be prepared for a summer school final next week.

One think I have learned this summer is how to make an oragami dragon and how to start my own garden! What about you?

More Math Greatness

Here's the HW low down...

6th Grade: Fraction problems and QUIZ tomorrow
7th Grade: Multiplying negative number quarter sheets and QUIZ tomorrow

And speaking of fractions...
A mathematician wandered home at 3 AM. His wife became very upset, telling him, "You're late! You said you'd be home by 11:45!" The mathematician replied, "I'm right on time. I said I'd be home by a quarter of twelve."

hilarious.

Vote Illinois.

This is embarrassing, Spring Arbor and UT are beating Illinois. At least Minnesota is where it belongs, last...! Did you know at Illinois when it rains all the students meet in the center of campus (called the quad) and go slip and sliding in the mud?! What more could you ask for??

Those of you looking for the HW assignment:
6th Grade: Both sides of the multiplying and dividing worksheet, be sure to illustrate multiplication (only for problems with proper fractions)
7th Grade: Quarter sheet problems of adding and subtracting negative numbers (don't forget when 2 subtraction signs meet...lalala.)

Homework and Joke Update

First of all, thank you to those of you who DID enjoy my joke; I still contend it is better then Mr. Little's. Also, there is NO math homework from Monday, June 8th.

6th grade reviewed adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
7th grade learned about absolute value.

Anyone who was absent, please stop by for the work you missed.

Here is today's math joke (go and impress some folks with this one!):

Q: How does a mathematician induce good behavior in her children?
A: `I've told you n times, I've told you n+1 times...'

Get it?!

Homework from June 4th, due June 8th

6th Grade: Complete math diagnostic, 20 questions
7th Grade: Complete math diagnostic, 20 questions

**Remember: You are only graded for COMPLETION and showing WORK, don't stress if you can't figure out the right answer for everyone, just give it at try!

you made it

Welcome! If you are reading this that means you've found the PCMS blog, great job. Check back here for homework updates, FAQ's from class, or blog back about suggestions or good math jokes you know!

Q: What did zero say to eight?
A: "Nice belt."

That joke will get you 10 new friends, guaranteed! Thanks for reading :)