Classroom Updates
Mrs. McComas - May - 2015
Updates and news
In Pre-Algebra, we have finished with the 7th grade curriculum and are addressing a very important 8th grade concept: linear functions. We will be exploring slope and linear functions in slope-intercept form with our culminating project: The Barbie Zipline!
In Math I, we are completing our final unit of study in Data and Statistics. We will test on this topic next week, and then we will spend the remainder of our time reviewing not only for the Math I EOC, but also the 7th/8th grade EOG tests. I will be offering two 3-hour Saturday review sessions in May to help review the Math I concepts. Please see the details and dates of these sessions below.
In Math II, we are exploring circle theorems, including equations and arc/chord theorems within circles. We will soon finish up the curriculum in Math II and begin reviewing both Math II and 8th grade concepts in preparation for the MSL and EOG.
The 6th six weeks tends to have few grades, so completion of all assignments on time is crucial. Having one or two zeros in a six weeks where we are so rushed with so few assignments can be extremely difficult to overcome, so please check Angel with your child to ensure that he/she is completing assignments that are listed on the calendar in Angel daily. Some assessments that I will be using this six weeks, including TenMarks and ClassScape, shut down after the window has expired and can NOT be reassigned to the child; therefore a zero remains a zero on these assignments. Again, please have your child check the calendar on Angel DAILY to ensure he/she does not miss any assignments!
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
2015 Testing Schedule
May 22: Social Studies NC Final Exam (7th and 8th Grade)
May 26: 8th Grade English I NC Final Exam
Friday, May 29: Science NC Final Exam (7th Grade)
Tuesday, June 2: 7th/8th Grade EOG Reading
Wednesday June 3: 7th/8th Grade EOG Math
Thursday, June 4: 8th Grade EOG Science
Friday, June 5: 8th Grade Math 2 NC Final Exam
Tuesday, June 9: Math I EOC
Math I REVIEW JAM #1
- Writing and solving equations and inequalities
- Graphing linear equations and inequalities
- Rate of change/slope
- Systems of Equations and Inequalities
- Writing equations of lines (heavy focus on parallel/perpendicular lines)
Please arrange to pick your child up at 12:30 pm.
If your child plans to attend, PLEASE RSVP to this email NO LATER THAN MAY 15. If your child is NOT on the review list, he/she will not be able to attend the session. When you RSVP, please indicate if your child is planning to stay for session 1, session 2, or both.
Saturday, May 30, 2015, 09:00 AM
R-S Middle School, Charlotte Road, Rutherfordton, NC, United States
Math I REVIEW JAM #2
- Exponents and exponent rules
- Radicals and radical simplification
- Quadratic Functions
- Exponential Functions
- Data and Analysis
Please arrange to pick your child up at 12:30 pm.
If your child plans to attend, please RSVP to this email NO LATER THAN MAY 15. If your child is not on the review list, he/she will not be able to attend the session. When you RSVP, please let me know if your child is planning to stay for session 1, session 2, or both sessions.