Math 7 (Periods 5, 6, 7)

Today in class, students continued working with writing fractions as decimals and decimals as fractions in order to compare and order various rational numbers.

Notes # 3 : 2 - 11 Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Decimals

Homework # 3 : Fraction & Decimal Packet

Pre - AP (Period 4)

Today students will continue working on adding integers in class. They will complete a number of activities which will help sharpen these skills.

Textbooks were also issued today. Students should be bringing these home until lockers are issued sometime next week.

Notes - none

Homework - Students need to finish CSCOPE 1 - 4 if it was not completed in class.

Math 7 (Periods 5, 6, 7)

Students worked with converting between fractions and decimals.

Notes # 2 : 2 - 10 Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

Homework # 2 : Worksheet 2 - 9 (2 - 26 even)
Students must show ALL work on a separate sheet of paper!!!
Students will be able to pick up this worksheet on Friday.

Pre - AP (Period 4)

Students covered adding integers with a number line and with a t - chart.


Notes # 2 - Adding Integers W/ a Number Line & a T - Chart

Homework # 2 : Worksheet 1 - 4 (all)
ALL work needs to be shown on another piece of paper. Students may choose to use which method to use for problems 3 - 18, however, work MUST be shown!!!

Students may pick up the worksheet Friday in class if they were absent.

Math 7 (Periods 5, 6, 7)

Students started working with fractions today in class.

Notes # 1 : 2 - 9 Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Homework # 1 : Explore 2 - 9; Worksheet 2 - 9 (2 - 20 even, 21, 22)
Students will be able to pick up this worksheet on Thursday. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to post worksheets from class.

Pre - AP (Period 4)

Students covered Integers and Absolute Value today in class.

Notes #1 : 1 - 3 Integers and Absolute Value

Homework # 1 : Worksheet 1 - 3 (all)
ALL work needs to be shown on another piece of paper.
Students may pick up the worksheet Thursday in class if they were absent. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to post the homework.

Tuesday, August 25

Good afternoon!!!

Today all classes set up their math notebooks. Each student should have the following pieces in their notebooks:

1.) Assignment Log (A single piece of paper with 3 columns - assignment number, date, and assignment - to list daily homework assignments.)
In this section should be:
How Do I Set Up My Math Notebook
Classroom Syllabus
Homework Expectations
I Don't Know
TAKS Reference Sheet
Restroom Pass
Homework Pass
2.) Warm - Up section
3.) Notes Section
4.) Homework Section
5.) Tests / Quizzes Section

Tomorrow we will begin working with the math curriculum. The classes have NO HOMEWORK tonight, but should expect to bring homework home tomorrow night.

Enjoy this day!
Miss Steggerda

Monday, August 24, 2010

Good morning!

Yesterday was a FANTASTIC start to the new school year. Each and every student who walked into the classroom was polite, respectful, and a pleasure to have in class! The following handout was given in class for students to take home to parents.

Classroom Syllabus - a brief outline of what is expected of each student in math class.

I look forward to seeing everyone in class today!

Welcome!

Good morning!

Welcome to my online classroom. Here parents and students can find various resources, such as classroom notes, homework assignments, upcoming dates, and important notes for the classroom.

Please check back often and feel free to email me at RSteggerda@bastrop.isd.tenet.edu with any questions you may have. I look forward to seeing each of you on Meet The Teacher Night on Thursday, August 20.