Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Wednesday December 15th

8th Grade Math: Today in 8th grade math students again worked with FlashMasters for their warm up using the Algebra format.  We then reviewed the material from yesterday (solving equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign).  We finished note-taking by giving examples of two special situations that come up where the final answer is either "Any number is a solution to the equation" or "no solution to the equation".  Students practiced these special rules before starting on section 3.3 practice (evens).
Homework:
Finish #2-8 (evens) on section 3.3 practice


7th Grade Math: In 7th grade math students graded section 5.4 practice (dividing fractions).  We then completed a practice mid chapter quiz and students rotated around the room to check their answers and measure their understanding of the material from sections 5.1-5.4. 
Homework: 
study for mid chapter quiz

7th/8th Grade Science:
Today students completed fun activity/team challenge within a group of three peers.  The challenge goal was to design and build an apparatus that could keep a marble in motion for the greatest amount of time before making a noise that signaled the end of the process. 
Homework:
none