- See your teacher for review - in tutorial or after school
- Complete teacher review problems or games
- Read over your notes
- Complete the unit review in your textbook
- Go over old tests or quizzes. Re-do problems that you got incorrect the first time
- Talk through steps to solve problems with a parent or friend
- Make practice problems with a friend
- Ask parents or older siblings to review with you. Have them create a practice test
- Work out real-life examples
- Use flashcards for memorizing things like formulas, equivalent forms of numbers, etc
- Use online worksheets (Google the topic and worksheet or use a site from below)
- mathisfun.com
- Khan Academy - examples
- coolmath.com
- Watch math videos
- Khan Academy - videos
- Teacher Tube
- YouTube - math topic
- Read online lessons
Monday, October 15, 2012
Studying for Math Tests
This week in 7th grade Life Skills we are talking about how to study for math tests (we will go through each subject over the next month). Here's what we came up with (in no particular order):
Friday, October 12, 2012
Program Night
Thank you so much to all of you who came to Program Night last night. I love getting to see everyone and hear how the start of the year is going for each family.
One of the things I talked about at Program Night is that we are re-evaluating the way we have done things in the past. We want to make sure we are doing things because they are best for kids and best for the school, not just because "We have always done them that way". Please feel free to share any thoughts you have on changes you think would be a good fit; I'm open to new ideas!
I also wanted to share the documents I handed out last night for those parents who weren't able to attend Program Night.
First is the PowerPoint presentation I gave. It's pretty detailed with goals for the Middle School as well as new information, face of the Middle School, and upcoming important dates
I also handed out the Commitment to Community which is a document that has been discussed with all students in advisory and will be signed by the Middle School as a whole. It reflects the way we want all Middle School students to strive to be their best in all pursuits.
I also handed out the Technology Tips Handout. Many parents have asked me for some direction as they guide their child through all the new technology and social media. There are some great tips in this on how to help. Discussions will of course vary by family based on your level of comfort and values, but know that our new bullying policy does cover cyberbullying outside of school if the backlash comes into school. Please talk with your child about what to post and what not to post as I continue to hear more and more about the negative consequences of this both in school and out.
Finally, there is the Parent Input Form to evaluate Program Night. Please feel free to fill it out and drop it off or email it to me to help as evaluate what works for Program Night and what parents are looking to get out of it.
Thanks!
One of the things I talked about at Program Night is that we are re-evaluating the way we have done things in the past. We want to make sure we are doing things because they are best for kids and best for the school, not just because "We have always done them that way". Please feel free to share any thoughts you have on changes you think would be a good fit; I'm open to new ideas!
I also wanted to share the documents I handed out last night for those parents who weren't able to attend Program Night.
First is the PowerPoint presentation I gave. It's pretty detailed with goals for the Middle School as well as new information, face of the Middle School, and upcoming important dates
I also handed out the Commitment to Community which is a document that has been discussed with all students in advisory and will be signed by the Middle School as a whole. It reflects the way we want all Middle School students to strive to be their best in all pursuits.
I also handed out the Technology Tips Handout. Many parents have asked me for some direction as they guide their child through all the new technology and social media. There are some great tips in this on how to help. Discussions will of course vary by family based on your level of comfort and values, but know that our new bullying policy does cover cyberbullying outside of school if the backlash comes into school. Please talk with your child about what to post and what not to post as I continue to hear more and more about the negative consequences of this both in school and out.
Finally, there is the Parent Input Form to evaluate Program Night. Please feel free to fill it out and drop it off or email it to me to help as evaluate what works for Program Night and what parents are looking to get out of it.
Thanks!
Monday, October 1, 2012
350.org
Middle School students have a unique opportunity to go see Bill McKibben speak at Syraucse University on Thursday, October 11th. McKibben founded 350.org to combat global climate change and help to lower the earth's carbon dioxide levels. He will be at SU the evening of Wednesday, October 10th to speak to the public but agreed to stay to speak with local middle school students Thursday morning.
The Chair of the Science Department, Ms. Foster organized the trip to expose students to Mr. McKibben's ideas about climate change. His goal is to help the world bring our CO2 levels down to 350 parts per million, the amount leading scientists say is the "safe upper limit" for carbon dioxide levels. (http://350.org/en/understanding-350)
In addition to the science piece, we are working to develop students who understand that one person CAN change the world. We want them to understand what grassroots movements look like as well as how to take an idea and turn it into action. Having a speaker who has made this much impact, volunteer to come talk to middle school students is a great opportunity and we are excited to be a part of it. Students are learning about climate change and putting words into action during science and advisory. Please make sure to sign their permission slips (attached below) so they can join us for this exciting opportunity.
Permission Slip
The Chair of the Science Department, Ms. Foster organized the trip to expose students to Mr. McKibben's ideas about climate change. His goal is to help the world bring our CO2 levels down to 350 parts per million, the amount leading scientists say is the "safe upper limit" for carbon dioxide levels. (http://350.org/en/understanding-350)
In addition to the science piece, we are working to develop students who understand that one person CAN change the world. We want them to understand what grassroots movements look like as well as how to take an idea and turn it into action. Having a speaker who has made this much impact, volunteer to come talk to middle school students is a great opportunity and we are excited to be a part of it. Students are learning about climate change and putting words into action during science and advisory. Please make sure to sign their permission slips (attached below) so they can join us for this exciting opportunity.
Permission Slip
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