6-5-2014 Schedule

8:15- 9:00 Lion's Roar in MPR
9:00 - 9:55 Core 1
9:55 - 10:10 Nutrition
10:10 - 11:25 STEAM
11:25 - 11:55 Lunch
11:55 - 12:25 Party in Advisory Class
12:25 - 1:00 Yearbook signing in the 6th grade quad

6-4-2014 Last Test!

Bring back Battle Of The Books books and math books!

First to the Science Lab for volcanoes!

Core One: bring snacks tomorrow for our party at 11:55.

Take out a Pen/pencil if you are retaking the Black Advancement!

If you are not taking the test, please work on STATS Mini Level.

6-3-2104 Last Test!

Core 1:  Don't forget to bring snacks for the class for our party at 11:55 am on Thursday.  Napkins and plates are needed.  Water only.

If you did not get a black belt for the last test or want to try to do better, tomorrow (Wednesday) we will take the last test of the year.  It will be a Retake Black Advancement.  Today we will review the Black Advancement test from last week.

You may want to take out a piece of paper for notes.

6-2-2014 SMI Test

Santi:  you need to turn in shorts to Mr. Angel.

First:  Election!

Please get your computer.  On your desktop, click on the red icon Scholastic Student Access.

On the bottom right corner, click on Scholastic Math Inventory.

When finished, take this survey.

When finished, work on your STATS Mini Level.

5-30-2014 Busy Day!

Today we have an assembly and the Tough Two!

Here's today's schedule:
8:15- 9:00 Assembly
9:00 -9:55 Core 1
Nutrition 9:55 - 10:10
10:10-11:25 STEAM
11:25-11:55 Lunch
12:00 2:50 Tough Two

Yesterday you heard speeches from our school's presidential candidates.  Please take this survey and predict who you think will win the election.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U26NZ3J3Z1Y

5-29-2014 Black Advancement!

Take out a pen/pencil!

When finished, work on Statistics Mini Level!  Click here.

5-28-14 Blue Advancement Retake!

Jerry:  please return volleyball shorts to PE.

Potential AVID students:  please fill out this form.  Then give it to Mr. Angel.
(Ozzy, Evan, Herson, Dany, Bobby, this means you!)

No computers if you are retaking the Blue Advancement.  Please have out a pen/pencil.

When finished, work on Black Level One.  Work on the 3 Buzz Maths first.  Also, try the quizzes.

Black Advancement is tomorrow.

And FYI, Tough Two is Friday.

5-27-2014 Black and Blue!

Let's review the Blue Advancement.  You will have the opportunity to retake it tomorrow/Wednesday.

Continue working on Black Level One.  It is due tomorrow.  Black Advancement on Thursday.

5-23-2014 Surface Area and Volume

Tell me why surface area is squares and volume in cubes here.

5-22-2014 Blue Advancement!

No computers!

Take out a pen/pencil for today's Blue Advancement in Geometry.

When finished, please take this survey for Battle of the Books.

When you are finished, please get your computer and work on Black Level One - Volume/Surface Area.

Black Level One Problem Set is due Wednesday.

SUBMIT/TURN IN Blue and Black Levels here.

Deputy Corriea will be here at about 9 a.m.

Please shut down your computers and put them away when she arrives.

Faith, Jessica, and Lily can pass out the GREAT workbooks.

Note: did someone ask Ms. Meinke for feathers?  If you did, email me with your names.  Thanks!

5-21-2014 Orange Advancement!

Please take out a pen/pencil.

You will take the Orange Advancement.

When you are finished, please take this survey!

Then work on your Blue Level One!

Blue Advancement Tomorrow!

5-20-2014 Moving On!

Please take out your Blue Level One work from yesterday.  Let's go over it.

We will take the Orange Advancement tomorrow!!!!  Let's Review!

Blue Level One is due tomorrow.

Turn in Blue and Black Levels HERE!

You will not be responsible for Orange Level Three!!!!  Yay!

Once we are finished with Blue Level One, we will move on to Black Level One!

So here is what you are responsible for:
Orange Level One
Orange Level Two Problem Set and Partner Work Only
Blue Level One
Black Level One.

5-19-2014 Blue Problem Set and Partner Work!

Orange Level Two is due today.

Blue Level One is due tomorrow.
Orange Level 3 is due Thursday.
We will have an Orange Belt Advancement on Friday.

Today, you will work on Blue Level One:

1.  Problem Set - Face The Math - Polygons and Graphing
2.  Partner Work. - Triangle Cut Ups

You can work on the Problem Set with others, but do your own worksheet.

Partners can share one Partner Work worksheet between two people.

If time, work on Blue Level One when finished with Blue Problem Set and Partner Work.

If you have questions, find another student who knows...

REMEMBER:
Area of a rectangle is length x width.
Area of a triangle is length x width then take half of that (divide by 2) because a triangle is half of a rectangle.
Perimeter - add up all the side lengths.

Be good and have fun!

5-16-2014 Orange and Blue!

First we will see the results of the Yellow Advancement Retake.

Then take out Orange Level 2 Problem Set.

If you did not perform as you had hoped you would, I will be tutoring after school next week on Wednesday for equations.  If you attend the after school tutoring, you will be eligible to retake the Yellow Advancement on Friday after school.

Please check PowerSchool.  Many of you have missing assignments.

Today we will work on Blue Level first.  Then we will work on Orange.  Blue Level One is due today.  (It was due yesterday, but I'm giving you another day.

Orange Level Two is due on Monday.

5-15-2014 Yellow Belt Equations Advancement Retake

Don't get your computer unless you passed the Yellow Advancement.

Otherwise, take out a pen/pencil.

Work on Blue Level One when finished.

5-14-2014 Yellow, Orange, and Blue

Yellow Advancement Retake is tomorrow!  Study your notes.  Practice the problems!

Orange Level One is DUE TODAY!  Turn it in!

Check PowerSchool!  Many of you are missing a lot of work!

Core One:  Take out the Orange Level Kangaroo partner work.

Find Orange Levels here.

Find Blue Levels here.

5-13-2014 Yellow and Orange!

First, lets review for the Yellow Belt Advancement Retake.  Retake is on Thursday.

Orange Level One is DUE Tomorrrow!


Core Two:  Take out the Orange Level One Problem Set.

Then we will go over the Black Equations test.

Find Orange Levels here.

Find Blue Levels here.

5-12-2014 Orange Level One Problem Set

Let's work on Orange Level One Problem Set

Core Two, work on it for homework.  We will go over your Black test tomorrow.

5-9-2014 Double Math Day!

Work on your Inequalities Orange Levels today!

Instead of science, work on Geometry/Area Blue Levels today!

Volcanoes next week in science!

5-8-2014 All Math Today!

Today we will

1.  Core One:  go over the Black Belt Advancement.

2.  Have a mini lesson on Inequalities/Orange Level One

3.  Have a mini lesson on Blue Level One.

5-7-2014 Black Belt Advancement

Morning:
SBAC Performance Task on computer.  Go to your secure browser.

Afternoon:
Take out a pencil/pen for today's advancement.  Oops, not Yellow, but Black!

Early finishers: work on Orange LEVEL One here.  Yes, we are doing levels now, not tasks!

5-6-2014 SBAC Performance Task

Take out a pen/pencil.

Tomorrow is Black Belt Advancement/Test.

Study last night's homework problems for tomorrow's test.

5-5-2014 SBAC Field Testing

These Core One students have not turned in their Scratch Egypt Game.
Rolando, Joseph, Eva, Tyler S.

Eric and Carlos need to share your Scratch game so I can see it and grade it.

Turn it in here.

SBAC Field Testing Today!

Then Black Belt Practice HOMEWORK:

Click here and try these problems for homework!

5-1-2014 Rework Yellow Belt Advancement!

Take out a piece of paper and pen/pencil!

4-30-2014 Yellow Belt Advancement

Take out a pen/pencil!

4-29-2014 Yellow Task 3 Due

Please take out Yellow Task 3 Problem Set.

Yellow Belt Advancement tomorrow!

4-28-2014 Retakes for Black Belt Advancement!

If you are taking the Black Belt Retake Advancement, please take out a pencil/pen.

Everyone else, work on Yellow Tasks.

Yellow Task 3 due tomorrow.

Yellow Belt Advancement on Wednesday!

4-25-2014 Practice Test

Core Two:  Take out Yellow Task 2 Problem Set.

Let's practice the Black Belt advancement:  distributive property, combining like terms, order of operations, and factoring.  The problems you get wrong, STUDY OVER THE WEEKEND!

The Black Belt Advancement RETAKE is on Monday!!!!

Then work independently on Yellow Task 3!

Yellow Task 2 was due yesterday.

Yellow Task 3 is due on Tuesday!

Yellow Belt Advancement is Wednesday!!!!!!!!  So STUDY!

4-24-2014 Equations Task 2 Due!

Please take out your Math Journal or a piece of paper and a pen/pencil!

1.  We will talk about Factoring.

2.  We will do one step equation practice.

3.  We will go over Task 2 problem set.

4.  We will have independent time to work on Task 2.

Core 2: you will go back to Ms. Spindler's at 1:25 so remind Ms. Rickard at 1:20!  :)

4-23-2014 Equations Yellow Task 2

Take out a piece of paper and pen/pencil for a review of distributive property.

Then work on Equations Yellow Task 2 independently.

4-22-2014 Yellow Task 2

Work on Equations Yellow Task 2.  Click here to copy.  It is due Thursday.

Obtain a paper copy of Yellow Task 2 Problem Set.  It is due on Thursday.

These students need to go to the library for testing at 8:30.
Jenna B, Jerry, Jaron, Layla, Liliana, Faye.

4-21-2014 Equations Yellow Task 1

Today we will start with a review of combining like terms.

Then students will do independent work on Equations Yellow Task 1.

4-17-2014 Equations and Expressions

Take out Yellow Task 1 Problem Set.

Mini Lesson on Equations.

Then work on Yellow Task One (or Two!)

Then review of expressions.

4-16-2014 Equations!

Take out a piece of paper and a pencil or pen.

No computers YET!  :)

We will work on Equations then rework Expressions.

4-15-2014 Black Belt Advancement!

SBAC Testing is postponed!

Go to your Google Calendar.

Take out a pencil or pen for today's Advancement.

Check PowerSchool for missing assignments.

Then click here to start Equations Yellow Task One.

Black Task 3:
Gerardo turned in the wrong task.

4-14-2014 Let's Review for Black Belt Advancement

Tomorrow we will take the Black Belt Advancement.  Let's review.

Please take out your Black Task 5 Problem Set.  We need to go over it.

We will also take the SBAC Field Test!

4-11-2014 Black Task 5 Due

Core One:  Please take out PINK 7th Grade Registration Sheet.

Let's try the SBAC Practice Test again today.  We want to see if it works better with the wifi today.

We need to check the Secure Browser as well.

Click here for the test.

Then we will continue to go over Black Task 5 Problem Set.

4-10-2014 Independent Work

Core One: Ms. Rickard is at the district office for a training and will be back after lunch.

Work independently.  Stay at your seat, no bean bag chairs, no sitting next to a friend, no music or food.

Work on your task.  Be sure to have Black task 5 finished and turned in by tomorrow.

We will go check over the Black Task 5 Problem Set during Advisory today.

If you finish Black Task 5, you can work on the Green Belt.  Click here.

Core Two:  Take out your Black Task 5 Problem Set.

4-9-2014 Math Placement Test

Get your computers, log on, then put close them.

Get out a pencil.

4-8-2014 7th Grade Registration Today!

Core One:  At 8:50 we will go to the MPR for Registration for 7th grade.  Please remind Ms. Rickard at 8:45!

Today we will do a mini lesson on Black Task 5, then we will have independent work time.

Black Task 4 is due today.  Black Task 5 problem set is due on Thursday!  Black Task 5 is due Friday!

When you finish Black Task 5, you can work on the Green Belt here.

4-7-2014 Math Placement Test on Wednesday!

HB Storm!

This Wednesday, all 6th grade students will take the first of two tests that will determine their math placement for 7th grade.

You will have only 45 minutes to complete the mulitple choice test.  You will not be permitted to use calculators.

Black Task 4 is due tomorrow!  You should already be working on Black Task 5.  Black Task 5 problem set is due on Thursday.

Black Task 5 is due Friday.

Next week, we will be participating in the SBAC Field Test.

This is no stress test.  We will not get the test results back. Today, we will check out the practice test just to see what it is like.

First, let's open our secure browser for the test.

Let's check out the practice test today.

3-31-2014 Welcome Back!

Camp Cabins!

Show respect.

Work on Task Four.  Due Monday when we get back from camp.

3-21-2014 Black Task 4 Problem Set Due

Please take out Black Task 4 Problem Set.

Rest of the period is independent work time!

3-20-2014 Black Task 4

Assembly Today!

Core One:  Our Guest Teacher is back!

Today we will begin our investigation of Factoring which is the topic for Black Task 4!

Black Task 4 problem set is due Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3-19-2014 Black Task 3 Due today

Core One:  Today we have a guest teacher.

Core One & Two:  Please make sure your Black Task 3 is turned in today.

Black Task 4 problem set is due Friday!

3-18-2014 Work on your Black Task!

Independent work today!

Black Task 3 due tomorrow!

3-17-2014 Anti Pi Rant

Did you wear green?

Click here for the Anti Pi Rant.

What, what?

If you need to bring medications to camp, you need to bring them with the salmon colored sheet by Wednesday.

Ms. Rickard updated grades over the weekend.  Please check PowerSchool.  If you emailed me, check your email as you might have a response from me.

Many people are still missing assignments.  Please check!  Don't get an F just because you did the work but didn't turn it in!

It is NOT ENOUGH TO SHARE.  YOU MUST SUBMIT your assignments.

The end of the quarter is this Friday.  Please get your work in to Ms. Rickard ASAP so she can grade it in time for report cards.

Please take out Black Task 3 Problem Set.

3-14-2014 Happy Pi Day!

First a little Sage N Scribe.  Click here.

Work on Black Task 3

3-13-2014 Distributive Property!

Today, you should be working on Black Task 3.  Problem set for Black Task 3 is due on Monday.

Let's learn about Distributive Property, they we'll try a Sage N Scribe on it!

First we need to talk about multiplying exponents!


Core One:  Take this survey!

3-12-2014 Let's check PowerSchool.

Ms. Rickard went over the Blue Tasks that have been turned in and MANY students STILL have not turned in their Blue Tasks.  Some students have turned in NO BLUE TASKS.  This is a big problem for your grade!  Please turn them in today.  Check PowerSchool to see what you are missing.

Ms. Rickard is still grading Black Task 1.  Black Task 2 is due at the end of the day today.

3-11-2014 Black Task 2 Problem Set

How many people have earbuds?

Please take out your Black Task 2 problem set.  Due today!

3-10-2014 Order of Operations

Be sure to turn in Black Task 1 today.

Problem set for Black Task 2 is due tomorrow.  Finish for homework tonight.  Paper copy is available on the computer cart.

Let's try a practice problem to start:

9 - (-3)

-9 -10(-3)

Then let's do Sage N Scribe with a couple of problems.
1.  10 - 12(-3)
2.  13 - 21/-3
3.  3(-2) - 8
4.  -15 - (-5)6

3-7-2014 Combining Like Terms

Take out your Geologic Field Journal and a pencil for science.

Black Task 1 is due on Monday.  You should be working on Black Task 2 today!

Take out a piece of paper for mini-lesson combining like terms.

3-6-2014 More Integer Subtraction Modeling

Open your textbook to page 80 and take out a piece of paper.

Tyler O, I need to see you.

3-5-2014 Modeling Integer Subtraction

Turn to page 80 in your math textbook.

3-4-2014 Negative Numbers

First, let's do a Mini Lesson:  Negative Numbers.

Then all students work on Black Belt Tasks.

HOMEWORK ALERT!  Tomorrow, Black Task One Problem Set is due.

3-3-2014 Sage N Scribe

Yes, it's that time again for Sage N Scribe.  ONE PIECE OF PAPER and ONE PENCIL PER SHOULDER PAIR.

Click here for Sage N Scribe.

James, you need to share Blue Task 3 and Black Task 1 with Ms. Rickard.

I will go over the Blue Belt Advancement.

Then all students work on Black Belt Tasks.

2-28-2014 Blue Belt Advancement

Work on Black Tasks while others take Blue Belt Advancement.

2-27-2014 Working on Black Task 1!

 I will work with students who will take the Blue Belt Advancement (on Friday).

All other students work on Black Belt Task 1 (or which ever Task you are on).

2-26-2014 Black Task 1

Science first.  Let's finish our volcanoes.

First we will go over the Blue Belt Advancement.

I will work with people who did not get a Blue Belt while everyone else works on Black Belt Task 1.

2-25-2014 Reworking Blue Advancement

We will do science first in the Makerspace so DON'T GET YOUR COMPUTERS YET.

Sage N Scribe:  Factor or Term?  Click here for the assignment.

Click here for Mini Lesson:  Black Belt Task 1:  Combining Like Terms

Today we will go over the Advancement, then I will work with people who did not get their Blue Belt.

2-24-2014 Re-Advancement Today

Students who did not receive their Blue Belt last week will take Advancement B today.

Students who have a Blue Belt will work on the Black Tasks.

2-21-2014 Rework

These people need to take the Blue Belt Advancement:
Core 1:  James
Core 2:  Josh, Aly

Today we will rework our Advancements.

2-20-2014 Advancement Today!

Blue Belt Expressions Advancement today.

Early finishers, start working on Black Task 1. Click here.

2-19-2014 Advancement Tomorrow

Work on Task 3.

Advancement Tomrrow!

2-18-2014 SBAC Field Test!

The SBAC Field Test is coming.  Why should you care?  Watch this video to find out.

How many people are going to camp?  Boys?  Girls?

Please open your BLUE TASK 3 so I can check that is it done.

Please check PowerSchool.  There are still several of you who have not turned in your Yellow Tasks 3,4,5.  Not turning these in is hurting your grade big time.  Submit your assignments here.  IF YOU SUBMIT THESE ASSIGNMENTS, YOU MUST EMAIL ME.

Let's go over two problems from Blue Task 1.  Order of Operations, people!

Core 1:  Eduardo, see Ms. Rickard about your Ratio Advancement.

Yellow Task 3:
Need to share
Core 2:  Richie, Christian,

Gerardo, you didn't turn in Yellow Task 5.  (You turned in Blue Task 1 instead)
Task 5
Need to share
Core 1:  Carlos, Rolando
Core 2:  Bobby, Chris

Blue Task 1
Core 1:  Sam turned it in with no work.
Need to share.
Core 1:
Core 2:  Zac, Richie

Need to turn in:  Check PowerSchool.  Too many people to list.

2-14-2014 Blue Task 3 Problem Set Due Tuesday

Continue working on Blue Task 3.

If you need help ask a neighbor at your table.  No wandering around the classroom, please.

Blue Task 3 PROBLEM SET is due on Tuesday.

2-13-2014 Sage N Scribe!

Today we will start with Sage N Scribe.  Click here for the assignment.

You will need one paper and one pencil per shoulder pair.

Today, you will work on Blue Task 2 or 3.  You should be finishing up Task 2.

Homework:  On Tuesday, Problem Set for Task 3 is DUE.

2-12-2014 Blue Task 3

Let's talk about negative numbers.

Then we'll go over Blue Task 2.

Then we will preview how to do Blue Task 3.

2-11-2014 Blue Task 2 Problem Set

Let's start with Sage N Scribe this morning.

Does anyone remember how to do this?

Here is the assignment.

Then let's talk about Task 2.

2-10-2014 Blue Task 1 Due

Please take out your Blue Task 1.

Homework tonight:  finish Blue Task 2 problem set.

Yellow Task 3
Need to share:
Core 1:  Eric, Tosh, Rolando
Core 2:  Connor, Marcus, Race, Bobby

Still need to turn in:
Core 1:  Carlos, Ozzy, Jaycee, Corey, Tyler S.
Core 2:  Coral, Josh, Ryan, Christian, Richie

Yellow Task 4
Need to share:
Core 1:  Tosh, Tyler S, Jaycee, Rolando,
Core 2:  Bobby, Ryan, Connor, Tyler O,

Still need to turn in:
Core 1:  Eric, Corey, Jason,
Core 2:  Richie, Destiny,

Yellow Task 5
Need to share:
Core 1:  Rolando, Tosh
Core 2:  Theo, Tyler O, Race, Chris, Bobby

Still need to turn in:
Core 1:  Sam, Eric, Jerry, Omar, Gerardo, Joseph, Carlos, Ozzy, Michaela, Jaycee, Santi, Corey, Eduardo, James, Lily, Jason, Tyler S.
Core 2:  Coral, Richie, Dany, Destiny

2-7-2014 Finish Blue Task 1

Work on Blue Task One.

Then we will go over Problem Set answers.

2-5-2014 Advancement!

Advancement Today!

Early finishers:  work on Blue Belt Task One!  Click here to copy it to your Drive.

If you have been working on the Orange Belt, that work plus passing the Advancement is going to count toward the Green Belt.

2-4-2014 Reworks

Please take out your Reworks from yesterday.

Math Night Tomorrow Night.  Tell your parents.  @6:30!  

Core One, we need to finish the Coordinate Plane.
Core Two, we are finished, now you need to work on your Ninja problems.

You will have a few minutes to finish in class, then we will check our work.

Study tonight because our next Advancement in TOMORROW!

2-3-2014 Missing Tasks

Ms. Rickard graded tasks over the weekend.  There are several people who have not turned in their tasks.  Please do so now.

Turn them in here.

Task 3
Core 1:  Rolando, Carlos, Ozzy, Jaycee, Santi, Corey, James, Tyler S.
Core 2:  Coral, Tyler B, Justin, Josh, Chris, Ryan, Cameron, Christian, Race, Jimmy, Zac, Christelle, Bobby, Richie, Tyler O.

Task 4
Core 1:  Rolando, Eric, Gerardo, Carlos, Jaycee, Corey, Jason, Jenna W.
Core 2:  Chris, Christian, Richie, Destiny
Need to share: Tyler S, Bobby,

Task 5
Core 1:  (Too many to list.  Ms. Rickard will read in class)
Core 2:  Coral, Chris, Ryan, Cameron, Race, Jimmy, Bobby, Richie, Destiny.
Need to share:  Christian

Reworks Today from Thursday's Advancement.

Work on Orange Task 1 while you wait for Ms. Rickard to go over your part of the Rework.

1-30-2014 Advancement!

Students take the Yellow Belt Ratio Advancement

When finished,

1.  Turn in your advancement

2.  Click here for ORANGE TASK ONE.

-a.  Make a copy of Task One with your name on it.

-b.  Move it to your Math Folder

3.  Start working!  :)

1-29-2014 Review Task 5 and Coordinate Planes

Today we will review Task 5 and Coordinate Planes for tomorrow's Advancement.

PLANNER:  Study Tasks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 tonight!

1-28-2014 Gallery Walk

Today we will do a Gallery Walk to check out our Triangle Task Posters.

Norms for Gallery Walk:
-Learn from each other
-Be respectful of all work
-The FOCUS of the gallery walk is on the MATHEMATICS/Strategies of the problem, NOT the answer.

Start by looking at the EXPLANATION posters for the level you worked on.
-Are the explanations clear?  Have the groups made a viable argument?
-If they aren't, what questions might you ask that will push for more precise explanation?  (Write your questions on a POST IT and attach to the poster.)

Next look at the STATUS posters of the level you worked on.
- Compare and contrast people's way of thinking on these posters to your own way of thinking.

Finally, visit posters of a different level than yours.  Compare and contrast.

If time, we will work on Task 5.  TASK 5 should be finished by tomorrow as we will go over the answers.

1-27-2014 Finish Task 5

On Wednesday, February 5th, please join us at LOMS for a math information workshop for parents.  Find out about the SLCUSD's Secondary Mathematics Progression timeline.

6th grade students will be taking the MDTP Pre-Algebra Readiness test on April 7 and 9.  This test is the first assessment to qualify students for 7th grade accelerated/compacted 7th grade course.

Questions regarding the Mathematics Progression will be addressed at the February 5th meeting.

Today we will FINISH our Triangle Posters.

Then we will work on Task 5.  You need to finish it by Wednesday.

Tomorrow, we will do a Gallery Walk and presentations regarding the the Triangle Posters.  I will be asking questions, and EVERYONE in the team should be able to answer.  So practice your presentations.

Wednesday we will go over Task 5.  We will also talk about Coordinate planes.

Thursday we will all take the Yellow Belt Advancement covering Task 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.  Be sure to study!

1-24-2014 Triangle Poster and Task 5

First we will work on our Triangle Posters for 15 minutes.

Then we will work on Task 5.  

1-23-2014 Task 4 Check

Please take out your Task 4 and have the Problem Set showing so Ms. Rickard can check.

You can start Task 5 while waiting for Ms. Rickard to check Task 4.

1-22-2014 Continue working on Task 4

Continue working on Task 4.

Skip over the Sugar Cola activity.

If you have taken the Advancement, you may work on the Green Belt tasks.  Click here.

1-21-2014 Task 4!

PE - Blaire students need to stay in the quad area from now on.

Today we will work on our Triangle Poster for 20 minutes.

After, we will start Task 4!

1-16-2014 Task 3 is due

Take out Task 3 so I can check it.

If you did Task 3 on paper, you need to write your answers on your Task 3 on computer and submit it through the Google Form so I can grade it.

Task 2:
Core 1 - Eric and Rochelle need to share.
Core 2 - Marcus, Race and Connor need to share.

These people STILL have not turned in Task 2!
Core 1 - Rolando, Tosh, Omar, Joseph, Tyler S.
Core 2 - Justin, Josh, Chris, Cameron, Christian, Tyler O, Destiny.

1-15-2014 Triangles & Task 3

Please work on Triangles for 15 minutes.
Start planning your Team Consensus Posters
1.  Solution Poster
-Includes a strategy used to solve the level
2.  Not Solved Poster
-Includes strategies tried
-Includes questions you have

Task 2:
Core 1 - Eric and Rochelle need to share.
Core 2 - Marcus, Race and Connor need to share.

These people STILL have not turned in Task 2!
Core 1 - Rolando, Tosh, Omar, Joseph, Tyler S.
Core 2 - Justin, Josh, Chris, Cameron, Christian, Tyler O, Destiny.

Please finish working on Task 3 today and Wednesday.  We will go over it on Thursday.

For advisory, if you would like a storyboard template, ask Ms. Rickard and she will print it.  Find storyboard examples here.

1-14-2014 Work on Task 3

Please finish working on Task 3 today and Wednesday.  We will go over it on Thursday.

For advisory, if you would like a storyboard template, ask Ms. Rickard and she will print it.  Find storyboard examples here.

1-13-2013 Task 3!

Please turn in your Final Game Design Reflection here.

Work on Triangles with TEAMS for 15 minutes.  Find people who are working on the same level as you and make a team of four.

Core One:  Eric still needs to share Task 2.
Core Two:  Connor needs to share Task 2.

If you do not plug in your computer or shut it down you will get a $10 fine.
(Jimmy did not shut down his computer last week.  $5 fine.  This week it will be $10)

We will work on Task 3 today.  You should finish it today and start Task 4 tomorrow.

Planner:  If you do not finish Task 3 today, you should finish for homework.

You can find Task 4 here.

1-10-2014 All Should be on Task 3!

First 10 minutes:  Work on Triangles.

These people still need to turn in Task 1!!!!
Rochelle turned in the wrong link.
Christian and Richie.

Need to share Task 1:
Core One:  Tosh, Tyler S.

Task 2:
Jaycee, Eric, Eduardo, Tosh, James need to share.
Tyler O and Justin need to share.

Task 3:
Jerry, you need to share.

Here is the link to Task 3 YouTube.  Click on the Coordinate Plane video.

1-9-2014 Task 2 Turn In Today!

Today you should have Task 2 finished and turned in.  I will go over some of the Khan Academy problems for those of you who are having trouble.

You should be starting Task 3 today!  Find it on the Rickard Math website here.

1-8-2014 Let's finish problem 6!

Go to your Drive and find Problem 6 from yesterday.

While you wait for Ms. Rickard to check your homework you can
-Work on your Task
-Work on Problem of the Month - Triangles

1-7-2014 Task 2 Problems

Planner!  Homework:
Finish Problem 6 on Task 2 Doc.  Due tomorrow.
Task 2 entire Doc is due Thursday.

Remember!  If you turn in a Task after it is due, please EMAIL me and let me know.  Many of you turned in Task 1 yesterday, which was late.  Next time, get into the habit of emailing me to notify me or you may do all that work for nothing if I don't know to grade it!

Take out your Task 2 Problems and open Task 2 in your Drive.  No music or chairs at this time.

1-6-2014 Happy New Year!

Take out your planner: If you did not finish Task 2 Problem Set, finish the last two by tomorrow as we will go over them then.  If you do not understand how to do these problems, do as much as you can.  TRY IT!  Be a problem solver!  You can do it!  :)

Today we will begin a Problem Of The Month.  It is due at the end of January.

Check PowerSchool to see your grade for Task 1.  You must finish it before going on to Task 2!

Many students still have not turned in Task 1.
Those students need to meet with me today:
Tosh, Corey, Rochelle, Tyler.
Coral, Chris G, Jimmy, Richie, Destiny, Bobby, Christian.

If you have finished Task 1 and have 10 points, work on Task 2.

If you have finished Task 2, check your PowerSchool grade on it to see if you need to fix it.  If you have 10 points, go on to Task 3.