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Mrs. Barbara Weaver
6th Grade Math
CHERRY HILL MIDDLE
ELKTON,   MD   21921
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June 11
Blocks 1 & 3:  no homework!  Look for missing math textbooks, they're very expensive - $65.00  :-(
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Study for Chapter 8 test tomorrow.  We'll check in our books during the test.

June 10
Blocks 1 & 3:  Complete unfinished homework for Chapter 13 and review quiz for tomorrow's test.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 442-444 #1-19 odd.  Be ready with questions to prepare for Friday's test.

June 9
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pg. 721 #1-9 and pg. 723 #1-4.  CHAPTER TEST ON THURSDAY!
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pg. 422 #1-7.  CHAPTER TEST ON FRIDAY!

June 8
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 171-182 #1, 3, 8-11.  Chapter 13 Test on Thursday.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pg. 418 #1-15.  Chapter 8 Test on Friday.

June 4
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 177-178.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pg. 400 #1-9.

June 3
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 703 Ex. 1-4
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 105-106 #1-9 and 16-18.

June 2
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 700 "Quiz" Review - Quiz on Wednesday.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 103-104 odd only

June 1
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 175-176 -- QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 101-102.

May 29
Blocks 1 & 3:  Some students did not complete required work during class on Friday and were assigned to complete it over the weekend.  Workbook pgs. 171-172 must be completed.

May 28
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pgs. 685-686 #2-26 even.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pgs. 500-501 #1-2, 6-9, 18-21 to review for tomorrow's Quiz 9.1 & 9.3.

May 27
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pg. 367 #2-22 even.  Chap. 12 Test Retakes will be tomorrow after school.  Students must have completed 80% of the homework and corrected tests on separate paper to qualify for a retake.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Complete last night's homework (textbook pg. 455 #1-15 and pg. 467 #1-6.  Quiz 9.1 & 9.3 will be on Friday.  Chap. 13 Test Retakes will be tomorrow after school.  Students must have completed 80% of the homework and corrected tests on separate paper to qualify for a retake.

May 26
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pg. 364 #1-21 odd only.  Chapter 12 Test Retakes will be on Thursday after school.  Students must have completed 80% of the homework and make corrections on separate paper to qualify.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pg. 455 #1-15 and pg. 467 #1-6.  Quiz over 9.1 and 9.3 will be on Friday.  Chapter 13 Test Retakes will be on Thursday after school.  Students must have completed 80% of the homework and make corrections on separate paper to qualify.

May 21
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 673 #1-24, 32-35 -- Chapter Test tomorrow.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  no new homework.  Review Chapter 13 for test.

May 20
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 167 #1-9 and pg. 169 #1-7.  CHAPTER TEST ON FRIDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 756 #1-13, 17-20 (Review line symmetry on pg. 735.)  CHAPTER TEST POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY.  Students who will be on the Dorney Park trip, or absent for other reasons, must take the test tomorrow or Tuesday.

May 19
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 652 Exercises 1-10.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 197.

May 18
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 165-166 #1-9, 16-24.  CHAPTER TEST ON FRIDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 195.  CHAPTER TEST ON THURSDAY.

May 15
Block 1:  Pg. 644 #1-15 Quiz Review - Quiz on Monday!
Block 3:  Pg. 644 #1-15 if not done in class today.

May 14
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 163 #1-15.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 193-194
CHAPTER 11 TEST RETAKES TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL - bring signed test and corrections.

May 13
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 161-162 #1-14, 26-29
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 191 and study for Quiz 13.1-13.3 - postponed until Thursday.
CHAPTER 11 RETAKES TOMORROW OR FRIDAY AFTER SCHOOL - bring signed test and corrections.

May 12
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 159-160
CHAPTER 11 TEST RETAKES TODAY OR WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL.  Tests must be signed by parents, a minimum of 79% of the homework must have been completed, and corrections for the test must be done on separate paper.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pgs. 728 #1-15 Quiz Review - Quiz tomorrow over 13.1-13.3.
CHAPTER 11 TEST RETAKES THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL.

May 11
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 628 #1-11 for formative grade, if not completed in class.  
CHAPTER 11 TEST RETAKES ON TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 189-190
CHAPTER 11 TEST RETAKES ON THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL.

May 7
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 107-108 #1-9  (Quiz postponed until Monday.)
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 185-186 even only.

May 5
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 105-106 (Quiz 8.1-8.4 on Friday)
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 165-166 #1-14 and pgs. 167-168 #1-8.

May 4
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 103-104 (Quiz 8.1-8.4 on Friday)
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 644 #2-3, 5-6, 8-17 -- CHAPTER TEST TOMORROW over 11.1, 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, and 11.7.

April 30
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Remember, workbook pgs. 161-164 on Permutations and Combinations are to be complete and ready to hand in on Monday for two formative grades.  Our Chapter 11 test will be on Tuesday.

April 29
Blocks 1 & 3:  Chapter 11 Test today - no new homework.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Reviewed permutations and some on combinations.  No new homework tonight.  Chapter 11 Test will be next Tuesday.

April 28
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 786 #2-52 even only
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 163-164.

April 27
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 621 "Chapter Test" review.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 161-162.

April 23
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 153.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 614 "Mid-Chapter Quiz" #1-7 to review for tomorrow's quiz over 11.1-11.4.

April 22
CHAPTER 10 TESTS MUST BE RETURNED WITH PARENT SIGNATURES!!!
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 151 #1-22.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Notes from pg. 596 and "Sampling Methods" from pg. 601.

April 21
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 590 "Quiz" #1-12 to review for tomorrow's quiz.
TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL - CHAPTER 10 RETAKES
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 154
TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL - CHAPTER 10 RETAKES

April 20
IT'S SPIRIT WEEK!  
Today was "Wear the Green & White School Colors Day"
Tuesday:  "Sports Day"
Wednesday:  "Crazy Hat Day"
Thursday:  "Twin Day" and the School Dance :o)

Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 149 if not done in class today.  Note:  Quiz 11.1-11.3 on Wednesday.  Also, CHAPTER 10 RETAKES are TODAY and WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL.  Students must have completed at least 80% of the chapter 10 homework and made test corrections on separate paper to bring to the retake.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 153 #4-7.  CHAPTER 10 RETAKES are TODAY and WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL.  Students must have completed at least 80% of the chapter 10 homework and made test corrections on separate paper to bring to the retake.

April 16
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 145-146; parent signatures on chapter tests; Construction Booklets (problems 1-7, 9-10) if not handed in today.  Note:  Retakes for Chapter 10 will be offered next week for students who completed at least 80% of the homework and make test corrections on separate notebook paper for review.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Clean-out and organize notebook for chapter 11; Construction Booklets (problems 1-7, 9-10) if not handed in today.

April 15
All Blocks:  Complete Problems 1-7 in Constructions Booklet if not doe last week.  Be sure to have your booklets in class tomorrow!

April 7
All Blocks:  NO HOMEWORK!  Have a wonderful, safe, and relaxed Spring Break.

April 6
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 563 "Chapter Test" to prepare for tomorrow's CHAPTER 10 TEST.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 569 #1-8, 10 to prepare for tomorrow's CHAPTER 10 TEST.

April 2
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 139-140 (all) and pg. 141 (odd)
RETAKES FOR CHAPTER 9 TEST ARE ON MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL.  Corrections must be completed and handed in prior to retaking the test.
CHAPTER 10 UNIT TEST - NEXT TUESDAY
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 145 #4-5 and pgs. 147-148 #2-4 and 13.  Chapter 10 Quiz corrections must be completed by tomorrow in order to retake the quiz in class.
CHAPTER 10 UNIT TEST - NEXT TUESDAY

April 1
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pg. 543 #2-20 even.  Chapter 9 Tests were returned today.  Students who are eligible to retake the test (completed sufficient homework) must correct their tests on separate paper.  Retakes will be offered tomorrow (Thursday) or Monday after school
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pg. 547 #1-5, 10-12.  Chapter 10 Quizzes were returned today.  Students scoring less than 80% must complete corrections tonight,

March 31
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pg. 785 #1-17
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Continue with yesterday's work - workbook pgs. 143-144.

March 30
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 131 #1-9 odd and pg. 133 #1-9 odd.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 143-144.

March 24
ALL BLOCKS:  Students may have the opportunity to retake the MSA Quiz 1 and 2 (Unit 6) next week during class IF they MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS from their original quiz BY MONDAY.  

March 26
Blocks 1 & 3:  Radius/diameter/circumference/area Worksheet
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Read pgs. 535-536 and do Checkpoint #1-6.

March 25
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pg. 498 "Quiz" #1-7 to review for tomorrow's Chapter 9 Test.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Chapter 10 Quiz Review List (Pg. 514 #18-21; pg. 519 #11-13, 18-20, and 22; pg. 524 #11=12; pg. 525 #19, 22-23; pg. 526 #30-31; pgs. 531-532 #11-12 and 17-18)

March 24
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 127.  Chapter 9 Test on Thursday.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 139-140 #7-15 odd and pg. 142 odd numbers only.

March 23
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 121-126.  Plan for the Chapter 9 Test on Thursday this week.
Block 4:  Workbook pgs. 137-138 even only.

March 19
All Blocks:  No regular homework, although some students need to make-up late homework.  Get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast to prepare for tomorrow's MSA test.

March 18
Blocks 1 & 3:  Complete circle worksheet if not done in class today.  Also, do pg. 457 #2-18 and pg. 468 #12-30 EVEN ONLY in textbook.  
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 135-136 even.

March 17
Blocks 3 & 4:  Complete circle worksheet if not done in class today.

March 16
No regular homework.  Get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast to prepare for tomorrow's MSA test.

March 10
AFTER-SCHOOL MSA REVIEW ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK (2:35-3:45)
All Blocks:  Math Boxes 3 and 4 (Unit 6)

March 9
AFTER-SCHOOL MSA REVIEW ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK (2:35-3:45)
Blocks 1 & 3: MSA Quiz Review Worksheet (Quiz will be on Wed. or Thurs. this week.)
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Unit 6 Math Boxes 1 and 2.

March 5
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 706 #2-6 and Pg. 711 #3, 7-10.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 36- #10-11, 13-18.  We will have a short quiz tomorrow over 7.1-7.3 and 7.6 (Using Percents).

March 4
Blocks 1 & 3:  Math Boxes 1 and 2 are now LATE!  10% deducted from grade each day late.  Workbook 13.2 pgs. 173-174 odd #s.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 88 #31, pgs. 89-90 #13-16, pg. 92 #20-22, 27.

March 3
Blocks 1 & 3:  Math Boxes 1 and 2 (Unit 6) from last week DUE TOMORROW!  Also, pg. 685 #1-8, 13-18.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 332-333 #28-43, 46-48, 57.

Feb. 25
Blocks 1 & 3:  Quiz Review Worksheet
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 155-156 all and pgs. 159-160 #1, 2, and 5.

Feb. 24
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 109-112 even only.  Quiz tomorrow on multiplying fractions and using percents.  Unit 6 assessments are to be signed by parents tonight and returned tomorrow.  Retakes will be after school on Thursday.  Students must stay tomorrow after school for help if interested in retaking the assessment.

Block 4(Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 598-600 #5, 16, and 17 (Do graphs on graph paper.)  Quiz Thursday on probability ad statistics (Lessons 6.7-6,8 and 11.1, 3, and 5).  Unit 6 assessments were to be signed by parents.  The retakes will be after school on Thursday.  Students must come for a "lunch review" tomorrow if interested in retaking the assessment.

Feb. 23
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 356 #7-23 odd and pg. 427 #14-17.  Quiz Wednesday on multiplying fractions and using percents (Lessons 7.1-7.3 and 8.5-8.7).  Unit 6 assessments will be returned tomorrow.  Retakes will be after school on Thursday.  Students must stay after school Wednesday for help if interested in retaking the assessment.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 316 #11-16 and pgs. 584-585 #3 and #16.  Quiz Thursday on probability and statistics (Lessons 6.7-6.8 and 11.1, 3, and 5).  Unit 6 assessments were returned today.  Retakes will be after school on Thursday.  Students must come for a "lunch review" on Wednesday if interested in retaking the assessment.

Feb. 19
All Blocks:  Study Math Boxes 3 and 4 for tomorrow's MSA Quiz.  
Hope to see you at school for LITERACY NIGHT TONIGHT (6-8pm)!

Feb. 18
All Blocks:  Make corrections on Math Boxes 3 and 4 to prepare for MSA Quiz on Friday.

Feb. 17
Blocks 1 & 3:  Study Chapter Quizzes 1 and 2.  Be sure you have completed the corrections on pg. 290 to hand in.  CHAPTER TEST TOMORROW.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Study Chapter Quizzes 1 and 2.  Be sure you have completed the corrections on pg. 268 to hand in.  CHAPTER TEST TOMORROW.

Feb. 12
Blocks 1 & 3:  Practice Worksheet 6.4A #4, 10, 16 and 6.5A #8, 9, 12, 15, and 19.  Chap. Quiz was postponed until tomorrow.  CHAPTER 6 TEST WILL BE NEXT WEDNESDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 320-321 #23-30 Chap. Quiz tomorrow.  CHAPTER 6 TEST WILL BE NEXT WEDNESDAY.

Feb. 11
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 327 Quiz Review #1-17  REMEMBER:  Prerequisite Skills pg. 290 is to be corrected and handed back in for grading.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 79 #4-6 and pg. 82 #26 & 28  REMEMBER:  Prerequisite Skills pg. 268 is to be corrected and handed back in for grading.

Feb. 10
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pgs. 324-325 #2, 9-14 & 27-30.  Chap. Quiz 6.4-6.6 ON THURSDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra): Pgs. 295-296 #6-11.  Chap. Quiz 6.4-6.6 ON FRIDAY.

Feb. 9
Blocks 1 & 3:  6.5 Study Guide ON NOTEBOOK PAPER.  Chap. Quiz 6.4-6.6 ON THURSDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 70.  Chap. Quiz 6.4-6.6 ON FRIDAY.

Feb. 4
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 306 #53 & 56 and pg. 307 #1-13 odd (quiz review).  Chap. Quiz 1 (Lessons 6.1-6.3) tomorrow.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 318-319 #7-22 (quiz review).  Chap. Quiz 1 (Lessons 6.1-6.3) tomorrow.

Feb. 3
Blocks 1 & 3:  Study Guide 6.3 ON NOTEBOOK PAPER.  We will have a white-board review tomorrow.  Chap. Quiz 1 (Lessons 6.1-6.3) on Thursday.  
AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW to retake Chapter 5 Test TOMORROW.  Retakes will be Thursday after school.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 73-74 even...SHOW YOUR WORK.  Chap. Quiz 1 (Lessons 6.1-6.3) on Thursday.

Feb. 2
Blocks 1 & 3:  Study math boxes 1 and 2 (unit 5) for MSA Quiz 7 tomorrow.  Do workbook pgs. 75-76 #7-9, 13-15, and 19-20.  AFTER SCHOOL REVIEW to retake Chapter 5 test on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4th.  RETAKES after school on THURSDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Study math boxes 1 and 2 (unit 5) for MSA Quiz 7 tomorrow.  Do workbook pgs. 71-72 evens.  

Jan. 30
Blocks 1 & 3:  Complete Prerequisite Skills, pg. 290 for a formative grade.  AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW to retake Chapter 5 test on WEDNESDAY, Feb. 4th.  RETAKES on THURSDAY, Feb. 5th.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Complete Prerequisite Skills, pg. 268 for a formative grade.  AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW to retake Chapter 5 test on MONDAY, Feb. 2nd.  RETAKES on WEDNESDAY or THURSDAY, Feb. 4th or 5th.

Jan. 29
All Blocks:  Math Boxes 1 and 2 (Unit 5) due tomorrow.
AFTER-SCHOOL REVIEW REQUIRED TO RETAKE CHAPTER 5 TESTS.  Please see schedule below:
Monday, Feb. 2 - Block 4 Review (2:35-3:30)
Wednesday, Feb. 4 - Blocks 1 and 3 Review (2:45-3:30)  Block 4 may Retake.
Thursday, Feb. 5 - All Blocks may retake, if students have attended their review session and had required homework completed for the chapter.

Jan. 21
All Blocks:  Study notes and quizzes from Chapter 5 to prepare for tomorrow's chapter test.  Remember, all missing homework from the chapter is due by tomorrow.

Jan. 20  (Note:  No After-School Help Tomorrow)
Blocks 1 & 3: Textbook, pg. 283 #1-27 Chapter Test Review.  CHAPTER 5 TEST ON THURSDAY.  
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook, pg. 262 #1-35 Chapter Test Review.  CHAPTER 5 TEST ON THURSDAY.

Jan. 15
Blocks 1 & 3:  Textbook pg. 275 "Quiz Review" #1-16.  UNIT QUIZ 2 TOMORROW.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Textbook pgs. 260-261 #22-37.  UNIT QUIZ 2 TOMORROW.

Jan. 14
Blocks 1 & 3:  Problems circled on Workbook pgs. 69-70 (#6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 29-30 and pgs. 71-72 (#10-16 even).  UNIT QUIZ 2 (Lessons 5.4-5.8) WILL BE ON FRIDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 67 even only.  UNIT QUIZ 2 (Lessons 5.4-5.7) WILL BE ON FRIDAY.

Jan. 13
PLEASE NOTE:  
DUE TO MEETINGS, THERE WILL BE NO AFTER-SCHOOL HELP THIS WEEK.
Blocks 1 & 3: Workbook pgs. 67-68 #10-18  UNIT QUIZ 2 (Lessons 5.4-5.8) WILL BE ON FRIDAY!  This will be the last summative grade for this marking period.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 66 #26-38 even  UNIT QUIZ 2 (Lessons 5.4-5.7) WILL BE ON FRIDAY!  This will be the last summative grade for this marking period.

Jan. 12
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pg. 65 #10-15 and pg. 67 #1-9.  MSA QUIZ 6 TOMORROW...(study your math boxes 3 and 4).
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pg. 65 #2-20 even numbers.  MSA QUIZ 6 TOMORROW...(study your math boxes 3 and 4).

Jan. 8
Blocks 1 & 3:  Math Box 3
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Math Boxes 3 and 4

Jan. 7
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 63-64 all.  UNIT QUIZ 1 (Lessons 5.1-5.3) TOMORROW!
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Review Lessons 5.1-5.3 for tomorrow's quiz.

Jan. 6
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 61-62 even only.  UNIT QUIZ 1 (Lessons 5.1-5.3) ON THURSDAY!
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 61-62 odd only.  UNIT QUIZ 1 (Lessons 5.1-5.3) ON THURSDAY!

Jan. 5 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pgs. 232-233 #7-49 odd only
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 59-60 odd only (Skip the mixed number subtraction for now.)

Dec. 18
All Blocks:  review Math Boxes 1 and 2.  MSA Quiz 5 tomorrow.

Dec. 17
Block 1:  Workbook pg. 61 even only.  Complete Math Box 2 if not done in class.
Block 3 & 4:  Math Boxes 1 and 2.

Dec. 16
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pgs. 232-233 #1-5 ALL and #6-48 EVEN
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 57-58 odd

Dec. 15
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 59-60.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 57-58 even

Dec. 12
Blocks 1 & 3:  Complete pg. 228 Prerequisite Skills Check #1-14 if not done in class.  Do Workbook pgs. 59-60 by TUESDAY (12/16).
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 57-58 even by TUESDAY (12/16)

Dec. 11
All Blocks:  NO HOMEWORK :-)  Enjoy the Holiday Concert at 7pm tonight!

Dec. 10
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pgs. 209-211 #15-17, 38-40, and 45.  Look over the two chapter 4 quizzes.  CHAPTER 4 UNIT TEST TOMORROW
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Go over chapter 4 pretest and quizzes.  Do selected problems from pg. 214.  CHAPTER 4 UNIT TEST TOMORROW

Dec. 9
There will be NO After-School Math Help tomorrow.
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 219 #2, 6, 9-11, 17-18, 20-29, 32-33.  This is a review for the Chapter 4 Unit Test on Thursday.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 210-212 #1-4 all and 6-28 even.  Chapter 4 Unit Test is on Thursday.

Dec. 8
Due to a doctor's appointment, there will be NO After-School Math Help this Wednesday.
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 212 #1-20 Quiz Review.  TOMORROW - QUIZ 4.5-4.7  and THURSDAY - CHAPTER 4 UNIT TEST.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 212-213 #30-47.  TOMORROW - QUIZ 4.5-4.7 and THURSDAY - CHAPTER 4 UNIT TEST.

Dec. 3
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 53-54 ODD.   Unit Quiz 4.5-4.8 on Tuesday, Dec. 9th and Chapter 4 Test on Thursday, Dec. 11th.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 53-54 ODD.  Unit Quz 4.5-4.7 on Monday, Dec. 8th and Chapter 4 Test on Wednesday, Dec. 10th.

Dec. 2
REMEMBER....ALL CHAPTER 3 RETAKES MUST BE COMPLETED BY THURSDAY THIS WEEK.  MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO REVIEW AND RETAKE AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAY AND/OR THURSDAY.
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 51-52 EVEN numbers.  Study for MSA Quiz  by reviewing math boxes 3 and 4 from "Unit 1".
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 202 #16-41 ODD.  Study for MSA Quiz by reviewing math boxes 3 and 4 from "Unit 1".

Dec. 1
Blocks 1 & 3:  Workbook pgs. 51-52 ODD numbers only.  Study for MSA Quiz 4 on Wednesday.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Workbook pgs. 51-52 EVEN numbers only.  Study for MSA Quiz 4 on Wednesday.

Nov. 24
Blocks 1 & 3:  Practice Workbook, pg. 47 #10-11 and pgs. 48-49 #1-6, 7, 18, 25.  UNIT 4 QUIZ 1 TOMORROW.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 192 #1-25 ODD.  UNIT 4 QUIZ 1 TOMORROW.
RETAKES FOR CHAPTER 3 TEST MAY BE COMPLETED WITH A 30-MINUTE REVIEW AND AFTER-SCHOOL TEST NOW THROUGH NEXT WEDNESDAY.  Students must have completed at least 80% of their Chapter 3 homework to qualify for a retake.

Nov. 20
All Blocks:  Math Box 3

Nov. 19
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pgs. 177-178 #1-10, 16, 25-29, and 33-36.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 184-185  #1-37 ODD numbers only.

Nov. 18
WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL MATH HELP IS CANCELED TOMORROW due to a meeting I need to attend.  However, students will be able to make-up tests during that time.
Blocks 1 & 3:  Practice Workbook pgs. 43-44 EVEN numbers.  MSA Quiz tomorrow-study "Unit 1" Math Boxes 1 and 2.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Practice Workbook pgs. 45-46 EVEN numbers. MSA Quiz tomorrow-study "Unit 1" Math Boxes 1 and 2.

Nov. 17
Blocks 1 & 3:  Students who did not complete today's Math Box (2) in class should do so tonight.  Also:  Practice Workbook pgs. 43-44 ODD numbers only.  MSA QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Students who did not complete today's Math Box (2) in class should do so tonight.  Also:  Practice Workbook pgs. 43-44 EVEN numbers only.  MSA QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY.

Nov. 14
All Blocks:  Students who did not complete today's Math Box in class should do so this weekend - formative grade.

Nov. 13
Blocks 1 & 3:  Complete Chapter Review, pgs. 159-160 #29-30, 31 & 34, 36 & 40, 47 & 50 and study two quizzes from the chapter.  UNIT TEST OVER CHAPTER 3 TOMORROW
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Read over Chapter Review, pgs. 154-157.  Study two quizzes from the chapter.  UNIT TEST OVER CHAPTER 3 TOMORROW

Nov. 12
Blocks 1 & 3:  Read the examples on pgs. 157-160.  Do #1-5, 8, 11, 13-14 on pg. 157-158.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 158 #4, 6, 10-11, 13-14, 17-19, 26

Nov. 11
Blocks 1 & 3:  Practice Workbook, pg. 41
WEDNESDAY - QUIZ (Lessons 3.4-3.6)
FRIDAY - CHAPTER 3 TEST
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Practice Workbook, pg. 42 #20-26
WEDNESDAY - QUIZ (Lessons 3.4-3.6)
FRIDAY - CHAPTER 3 TEST

REMEMBER:  EXTRA HELP AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 3:30.  
CHICKEN DINNER SCHOOL FUND-RAISER is from 4:30-6:30 and
PARENT CONFERENCE NIGHT is from 5:00-7:00 TOMORROW!!!

Nov. 10
Blocks 1 & 3:  Cook's Worksheet
WEDNESDAY - QUIZ (Lessons 3.4-3.6)
FRIDAY - CHAPTER 3 TEST
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 147 #29-36
WEDNESDAY - QUIZ (Lessons 3.4 - 3.6)
FRIDAY - CHAPTER 3 TEST

REMEMBER:  EXTRA HELP AVAILABLE TUESDAY AT LUNCH AND AFTER SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY UNTIL 3:30.

Nov. 6
Blocks 1 & 3:  Practice Workbook pgs. 37-38 #1-25
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Practice Workbook pgs. 37-38 #9-18 SHOW ALL STEPS WHEN SOLVING INEQUALITIES.

Oct. 30
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 135 #1-19 Quiz Review.  UNIT QUIZ 1 (Lessons 3.1-3.3) TOMORROW.  Some students need to complete classwork: pg. 136 for a formative grade.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 137 #1-10, 12-13, 16-17 Quiz Review.  UNIT QUIZ 1 (Lessons 3.1-3.3) TOMORROW.

Oct. 29
Blocks 1 & 3:  3.3A worksheet.  MSA QUIZ TOMORROW.  UNIT QUIZ 1 (Lessons 3.1-3.3) ON FRIDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 134 #16-30 even.  MSA QUIZ TOMORROW.  UNIT QUIZ 1 (Lessons 3.1-3.3) ON FRIDAY.

Oct. 28
Blocks 1 & 3:  3.2A worksheet.  MSA QUIZ ON THURSDAY...study your Math Boxes and last MSA Quiz
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pgs. 127-128 #12-36 even only.  MSA QUIZ ON THURSDAY...study your Math Boxes and last MSA Quiz.

Oct. 27
All Blocks:  Math Box 4 (Graded worksheet.)

Oct. 23
Blocks 1 & 3:  Complete pg. 118.  Read pgs. 119-120 and add the new vocabulary word to your vocab list.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Complete pg. 118.  Read and complete checkpoints on pgs. 120-121.  
CHAP. 2 RETAKE WILL BE TOMORROW AFTER SCHOOL.  STUDENTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED A REVIEW SESSION AND COMPLETED 80% OF HOMEWORK MAY RETAKE THE TEST.

Oct. 22
Blocks 1 & 3:  Math Box 3 - MSA Quiz  tomorrow.  Retakes for Chapter 2 tomorrow after school for those who reviewed with me today.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Math Box 3 - MSA Quiz tomorrow.  Review for Chapter 2 Retake tomorrow during lunch or after school.  Retakes on Friday after school.

Oct. 21
Blocks 1 & 3:  Study Math Boxes 1 and 2 for Thursday MSA Quiz.  
NOTE:  RETAKE REVIEW IS TOMORROW DURING LUNCH OR AFTER SCHOOL.  STUDENTS MUST REVIEW BEFORE RETAKING THE CHAPTER 2 TEST.  RETAKES WILL BE OFFERED ON THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Study Math Boxes 1 and 2 for Thursday MSA Quiz.

Oct. 20
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 114-115 #1-10  Some students still need to complete Math Box 2 (tomorrow's the last day to hand it in). MSA QUIZ 1 WILL BE ON THURSDAY - review Math Boxes 1 & 2.
NOTE:  Wednesday at lunch or after school = Retake Review
             Thursday after school = Chap. 2 Test Retake
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 804 (Students should do 2 from each row for a total of 30 problems.) AND Quiz corrections from both quizzes.  TOMORROW WILL BE THE REAL CHAPTER 2 UNIT TEST.  MSA Quiz 1 on Thursday.

I'm finally back from Kansas :o)  Mom's doing well "for her age" - 92!  I'll try to sum-up what was covered last week:
BLOCKS 1 & 3:
    Oct. 13   Chapter 2 Review Worksheet
    Oct. 14   Pg. 111 #1-18
    Oct. 15   CHAPTER 2 UNIT TEST - no homework
    Oct. 16   MSA Benchmark - no homework
BLOCK 4 (PRE-ALGEBRA):
    Oct. 13   2.7B worksheet (#2-24 even and #25-32 all)
    Oct. 14   Pg. 112 #1-40 even or odd (total of 20 problems)
    Oct. 15   WRONG UNIT TEST taken :o(  Oh, well, it was a very good formative assignment for MSA review. - no homework
    Oct. 16   MSA Benchmark - no homework  

Oct. 9
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 101 #14 and Pg. 104 #1-8.  QUIZ TOMORROW!
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 99 #8-14 and 28-34 even only.  QUIZ TOMORROW!

Oct. 8
Blocks 1 & 3:  2.7A Worksheet;  Quiz over Lessons 2.5-2.8 Friday.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  2.5B Worksheet  #2-14 even, 16-18, 20-24 even, and 25-28.  Solving Equations Quiz on Friday.

Oct. 7
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pgs. 90-91 #1-20 Use grid paper for making graphs.  Quiz over Lessons 2.5-2.8 on Friday.
Block 4:  Practice 2.4A worksheet

Oct. 6
Blocks 1 & 3:  Practice Worksheet 2.5A #2 and 4 on graph paper provided and #5-7 on worksheet.
Block 4:  Pg. 87-88 #8-34 even only

Oct. 1
Blocks 1 & 3:  Pg. 777 #1-12; Quiz tomorrow!
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 84 #1-12; Quiz tomorrow!  (Extra practice can also be found online at classzone.com or on pg. 804, #1-31.)

Sept. 30
            AFTER SCHOOL MATH HELP - Wednesday 2:45-3:30
Blocks 1 & 3:  2.3A Practice Worksheet.  Thursday Quiz over 2.1-2.4.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  2.3A Practice Worksheet (odd numbers).  Thursday Quz over 2.1-2.3.

Sept. 29
Blocks 1 & 3:  2.2A Practice Worksheet.  NOTE:  Quiz over 2.1-2.4 on Thursday.  Begin studying metric and customary units tonight.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  2.2A Practice Worksheet (Study Guide provided in Class Notes for reference only.)   NOTE:  Quiz over 2.1-2.3 on Thursday.  

Sept. 25
Blocks 1 & 3:  2.1A Practice Worksheet (#1-20)
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra:  2.1B Practice Worksheet (even numbers only)

Sept. 24
All Blocks:  Math Box 1 (formative grade)
REMEMBER:  Chap. 1 Retakes must be completed by next Tuesday.  Students have a required chapter review to complete (see Sept. 22nd below) and must arrange a 30-minute teacher review prior to retaking the test.

Sept. 23
No new homework :)
All Blocks:  Retakes on Chapter 1 assessments must be completed within one week.  If the homework completion was met, students may do the assigned review (see Sept. 22 below) and schedule a 30-minute review session with me.  An hour will be needed to retake the test.  I am available for review during lunch any day, or after school except tomorrow (Wed.).  Retakes may be scheduled any day after school.  Please send a note with permission for your child to stay after school.

Sept. 22
Blocks 1 and 3:  Homework is only for those students who wish to retake the Chapter 1 assessment.  If at least 75% of the chapter homework was completed, then students may correct the chapter quiz and do the review on pgs. 47-50.  Arrangements should be made for a 30-minute review with the teacher, to go over this work, and a time set for the test retake.  We are not allowed to give retakes during math class.  All retakes must be completed within one week.

Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Homework is only for those students who wish to retake the Chapter 1 assessment.  If at least 80% of the chapter homework was completed, then students may correct the three chapter quizzes and do the review on pgs. 52-55.  Arrangements should be made for a 30-minute review with the teacher, to go over this work, and a time set for the test retake.  We are not allowed to give retakes during math class.  All retakes must be completed within one week.

Sept. 11
Blocks 1 and 3:  Chapter Review Worksheet; Unit 1 Test over Chapter 1 tomorrow.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Pg. 56 #1-32 (Do at least two of each type of problem.) Unit 1 Test over Chapter 1 tomorrow.

Sept. 10
Blocks 1 and 3:  Pg. 45 #1-22; UNIT 1 TEST on FRIDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  "Quiz 2" for two formative grades; UNIT 1 TEST on FRIDAY.

Sept. 9
Blocks 1 and 3:  Practice 1.6A worksheet (ALL PROBLEMS); UNIT 1 TEST on FRIDAY.  We'll use the individual whtle boards Thursday to review - bring your white board marker.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Lion worksheet; UNIT 1 TEST on FRIDAY.  We'll use the individual white boards Thursday to review - bring your white board marker to class.

Sept. 8
Blocks 1 and 3:  Practice 1.5A worksheet (odd numbers only); UNIT 1 TEST on FRIDAY.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  Brontosaurus worksheet; UNIT 1 TEST on FRIDAY.

Sept. 4
Blocks 1 and 3 (Course One): Pg. 26 #1-18 to review for tomorrow's quiz over Lessons 1.1-1.4.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  "Mid-Chapter Quiz" pg. 27 #1-23 to review for tomorrow's quiz over Lessons 1.1-1.4.

Sept. 3
Blocks 1 and 3 (Course One):  Do read and do exercises in Study Guide to review for Friday quiz (1.1-1.4).
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  1.3 Practice A worksheet.  Quiz on Friday.

Sept. 2
Blocks 1 and 3 (Course One):  Practice Worksheet 1.3A - odd numbers only.  Quiz over 1.1-1.4 on Friday.
Block 4 (Pre-Algebra):  "You-Do" even numbers 14-36 on Order of Operations worksheet.  Note:  tape your M-D and your A-S together on your foldables.  Do multiplication and division at the same time, from left to right.  Then do addition and subtraction at the same time, from left to right.  Quiz over 1.1-1.4 on Thursday.

August 28
What a busy week this has been!  
1.  Thanks to all parents who have read my Grading Policy and Class Expectations, signed, and returned the form with contact information.
2.  We completed class "puzzles" today.  A few students still need to bring in their personalized puzzle pieces to complete the jigsaw puzzles.
3.  Information packets for North Bay went home today.  Please return forms asap.  We will use math skills as we have a great time learning about the environment of our Chesapeake Bay.

August 25
Welcome to Middle School!  I hope you had a good day.

The homework assigned in Blocks 1, 3, and 4 is due on Thursday.  Each student has a puzzle piece to "decorate" to represent themselves.  We'll put the puzzles together in class on Thursday.

Blocks 3 and 4 have my Grading Policy and Class Expectations to share with parents.  Please return the half-sheet with signatures and contact information.  We will get to this in Block 1 tomorrow.
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