Mrs. Joyce's Math Classroom - mrsjoycesmathclassroom

Students are learning concepts involving algebra and geometry now.  We are currently in Ch. 9. We are discussing real numbers and right triangles, like using Pythagorean Theorem involving squares and square roots. 
In Ch. 10 we will be discussing two-dimensional figures, involving transformations, rotations, and area.  In Ch. 11 we will be discussing three-dimensional figures, involving volume and surface area.  In Ch. 12 we will discussing probability and statistics.  In our last chapter, Ch. 13, we will be discussing polynomials and the Quadratic Formula. 
These are the concepts being practiced in the last quarter of our school year.

Students will understand the ways to calculate fractions, percents, decimals, and use in real life probability situations.  We have kits to act out those situations, as well as interacting with solving these problems in the Smartboard labs.

Unit 4 will be next involving measurements and geometry, like length, weight, perimeter, area, volume, time, and temperature.  These are in chapters 8, 9, and 10.

Student Council of St. Michael School will be having some upcoming events.  Our first is a recycle day to help support caring for our Earth.  On Friday, April 20th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. please bring your aluminum cans, white paper, and/or plastic bottles to donate for recycling.  You can donate towards a specific class or to SMS group.  Winning group wins the Spirit Poster to be hung in there room for the month. 

Next, on Friday, April 27th, SMS will be hosting a 6th through 8th grade dance inviting our cohort school Ransom.  It will be fun, food, and dancing from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. 

Finally, Student Council will be cutting and mailing our final collection of Campbell's Soup Labels for this school year.  Please get the labels to SMS to Mrs. Joyce. 

What is Aimsweb?

Aimsweb is a 3-tier Progress Monitoring System based on direct, frequent, and continuous student assessment which is reported to students, parents, teachers, and administrators for the purpose of determining response to instruction, which is in conjunction with differentiated instruction.

What are Benchmark Assessments?

Benchmark Assessments occur three times each school year: fall, winter, and spring.  All students on a general education teacher's class roster are given the benchmark assessments at their grade level.  These are timed, scored, and graphed.  Benchmark assessments provide teachers, administrators, and parents information to make decisions about growth and development of basic skills.

What is Progress Monitoring?

Progress Monitoring is a continuous assessment, information management, and improvement reporting system designed for frequent monitoring of progress for students at risk or with severe needs. Based on individual goals, expected rates of progress are discussed and compared to actual rates of progress that have been scored, allowing fine tuning of the instructional approach to maximize improvement.  Progress Monitoring is done weekly or every two weeks.  These are timed and scored.