April 3-7, 2017

Hello Falcons!

        Welcome to the last week of the six weeks. I cannot believe we are about to enter the last six weeks next week. I must say the year is flying before our eyes. After going over Math District Benchmark #2 Data, I noticed objectives that have not been taught were what affected some of your test grades. I am especially proud of all students who earned a Level III grade, keep up the good work.  This week you will be taking your six weeks tests for Science, History, and Writing, make sure to prepare so that you excel. 

This week we will be adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying integers using number lines and integer chips, together, with computations. If time permits we will begin working with triangle relationships.

Reminders:

Six Weeks Tests

Saturday Tutorials from 8AM-12PM.

TRY YOUR VERY BEST NOT BE ABSENT.

BE UNIQUE!

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY. Watch the following videos and design a 3-Dimensional Object with 4 sides (one for each operation) with an example using a number line, integer chips, and basic computation on each.  Be Neat and Creative. Due By Thursday, April 6, 2017.  I will not accept messy projects. 

Week of March 27-31, 2017

                                                                                                               

Mighty Falcons.

        Welcome to the 5th week of the six weeks! This week is District Benchmark #2 Week and I know we have greatly prepared for these tests with a lot of hard work and dedication. You must read all questions carefully and work out all your strategies for a better chance to select the correct answer.

We are almost done with all our math lessons so we can better review for  the STAAR test on Monday, May 8, 2017. Remember to continue coming to tutorials every Saturday for continued Math Enrichment. Once we are done with the benchmarks we will begin to work with subtracting integers.

Click on the following link to review adding integers. 

http://www.mathsisfun.com/positive-negative-integers.html

Check the following video to begin exploring subtracting integers. 

Reminders:

Math District Benchmark #2 on Tuesday.

Reading District Benchmark #2 on Wednesday.

Saturday Tutorials on Saturday, April 1, 2016

Week of March 20-24, 2017

Dear Falcons,

       

        I hope you have spent quality time with friends and family during your spring break. Remember your homework was to go over your notes and log into Agilemind to review for the District Benchmark which will be on March 28, 2017, but I especially asked you to make many special memories with your families and to lay off your electronic devices and go learn something new. 

         This week we will Begin Topic 10 which is Equations and Inequalities, we will begin to write one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities to represent constraints or conditions within problems, represent solutions for one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities on number lines, write corresponding real-world problems given one-variable, one-step equations or inequalities, model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts, determine if the given value(s) make(s) one-variable, one-step equations or inequalities true.

         Try your very best to be at school everyday so that you do not miss out. Tutorials will resume on March, 25, 2017. Our goal is to earn a Level III performance on your district benchmark which is an 81 or above. Let's try our best on the test!

Reminders:

STAAR PEP-RALLY ON FRIDAY.

FUNDRAISER ENDS ON WEDNESDAY, TRY YOUR BEST TO SELL AS MANY ORDERS AS YOU CAN.

BE UNIQUE!

Week of March 6-10, 2017

Mighty Falcons,

         I am very proud to say I have enjoyed watching many of you grow and progress as the year has gone by. Last week was a successful week because we didn't waste time and conquered all the lessons with ease. Remember our District Benchmark #2 will be on Tuesday March 28th, so we must ensure you practice and go over all your materials, notes, Agilemind online etc. so that we are fully prepared for DBM#2. 

       This week we will begin to write one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities to represent constraints or conditions within problems, represent solutions for one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities on number lines, write corresponding real-world problems given one-variable, one-step equations or inequalities, model and solve one-variable, one-step equations and inequalities that represent problems, including geometric concepts, determine if the given value(s) make(s) one-variable, one-step equations or inequalities true. Try your very best to be at school everyday so that you do not miss out. Tutorials will resume on Saturday, March 25, remember transportation  and 2 meals are provided. 

Reminders:

Spring Break is next week so let's give it our all this week.

Recess Math Practice everyday except for Tuesdays because I have duty.

Be responsible and organized.

Be the best student you can possibly be!

Watch the following video and write down 18 important facts/strategies you have learned and 6 questions you still have on solving one step equations.

The following pictures consist of students wearing green and dressing up as their favorite Dr. Seuss character in honor of his birthday. Also, Congratulations to our MIT Homeroom Student of the Month, Alec Vazquez-Kanhere! Keep working hard and I promise you, you will make all your dreams become a reality!

Week of February 27-March 3, 2017

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Mighty Falcons,

          

         Welcome to the 2nd week of the 5th Six Weeks! I personally think that we had a stupendous first week of this six weeks because all of you are turning in your work on time and are being proactive towards the math lessons. All it takes is time management and applying yourself to your studies so that assignments do not pile up on you and trust me you will find success.



This week we will assess all properties of operations: inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties. We will then proceed to the idea of what it really means to have equality by engaging students in a balance scale scenario and connecting it to equivalent expressions on either side of an equal sign. Students will also begin to explore one step equations with one variable.



Remember we are having tutorials this Saturday; try your very best to be here.


Reminders:

Try your best not to be absent so that you do not fall behind.

Be Unique!

Be the best version of yourself everyday!


Extra Credit Due March 3: Write 20 important details on solving one-step equations from the following video. Also, write down the steps to solving one-step equations.

Week of February 20-24. 2017

    

Mighty Falcons,

         Welcome to the 5th Six Weeks! I can not believe how fast this school year is going, I feel that time is of the essence and we have a lot of work to do. Continue to come to my class during recess and tutorials for math enrichment purposes. 

        This week we will distinguish between expressions and equations verbally, numerically, and algebraically and  determine if two expressions are equivalent using concrete models, pictorial models, and algebraic representations.  We will also  generate equivalent expressions using the properties of operations: inverse, identity, commutative, associative, and distributive properties.

         Watch the following video and write down 16 important facts you have learned about operation properties.

Reminders:

Bring in $3 and permission slip for Friday's Starr County Youth Fair Visit.

Try your best to be here everyday so that you do not fall behind.

Week of February 13-17, 2017

Mighty Falcons,

       Welcome to the last week of the 4th Six Weeks. Remember you will be taking your  Math 4th Six Weeks Common Assessment on Wednesday. It is required that you review topics 6, 7, and 8 on Agilemind and go over all your notes. Your test will consist of converting measurements from both customary system and metric systems, classifying rational numbers, integers, opposites, absolute value, graphing on the coordinate plane, and independent and dependent variables. Make sure you are prepared and ask me for help if necessary. I am available during recess on non-testing days.

     Make sure to turn in all your work before the 5 day late policy so that your grade will not suffer. Attendance is of utmost importance so try your very  best not to miss out on school. Remember to go to sleep early and eat breakfast before taking your tests. Try your best on every test and continue to show us that anything is possible with hard work.

Go over the following videos to review for next weeks test.

Reminders:

Starr County Youth Fair Tentative visit next Friday.

University T-Shirt Day on Thursday.

Be Unique!!!