Seventh+Grade+Weekly

Teachers in attendance: Byrum, Stephens, Whitlock Where are you on your long-range plans, pacing, and content standards? (10/14/10) Discussed assessment, activities, for chapter three in both preps. (Pre-Algebra is: Chapter 3 "Linear Equations and Functions". Advanced Pre-Algebra is: Chapter 3 "Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities") For Pre-Algebra, we're covering the different operations for Equations. with Advanced Pre-Algebra, we're covering two-step and multi-step equations and solving inequalities with all operations. Our benchmark test is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19 and will cover chapters 1 and 2. Our chapter 3 tests will be scheduled for Thursday, October 21. Please share minutes from your discussion. Be sure to include feedback on the levels of bloom’s being utilized in your classes/assessments each day. (10/14/10) Blooms: We ask our students to justify their answers, explain how they solved a problem on a continual basis. When students peer tutor, they are reteaching the process. Much of the math thinking/problem solving involves analysis and synthesis (when students substitute their answer to check for accuracy and completeness). As we review we review for Benchmark and Chapter 3, we will also incorporate computer games and activities to reinforce the skills/concepts that were covered. Comments ~ Concerns ~ Needs (We would like a copy of the Holt workbook for us - teachers need a copy to refer to when planning for homework and class assignments. Thanks.) We would like to know when is the deadline for the first nine week grades to be uploaded, and what is our (BMS) agenda for inservice? ** *Post a completed electronic copy of this form by the end of the school day on Thursdays. **
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