Nov. 4-8
Election Challenge
This week, we have a special challenge for you. It's all about elections, and you'll need to use some problem-solving skills to figure out the best strategy for a candidate to win.
Here’s the fun part: You can ask anyone in your household to help you with this challenge! Work together, and once you’ve figured it out, click on link towards the right to submit your answers. Make sure to upload a picture/PDF of your work showing how you solved it. Do Not email me your work. I can’t wait to see your teamwork in action!
You can check out the entire years lesson plans HERE that include daily activities, assessments, notes, & daily homework. I try my best to stick with this plan in the link above but things could change. The agenda on the board with the IC and ELO in the classroom overrules the Lesson Plan page.
HERE are your weekly homework assignments.
Find the correct tab and your 3 digit code and see if you are missing any work because you either didn’t have it in class for some reason or were absent. Either way I need those assignments turned in or they will remain zero’s. If you are ever out sick remember for every day you are out you get one day to make it up when you return.
Click HERE to Access Skyward to see updated Term Grades. The grading period ends December 20th. At the end of the term I will be dropping your lowest grade in the Daily Work/Quiz category.
Compacted Mathematics is a comprehensive two-year intermediate school program. As an advanced math program, students are expected to maintain at least a B average and demonstrate a higher-level of success on STAAR. Compacted Math students take the 7th Grade Math STAAR in 6th Grade.
11/7 - Unit 3 Test
D105 Runners and Walkers November 28th 5K
Location: Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX 76248
Start Time: 8:10 am
Cost: $34
Thursday challenge to get Families and surrounding communities together for a great 5K route. More Details HERE.
We have a wonderful opportunity for you if you are so inclined to join. One of our 6th graders’ older sister is a junior at Carroll Senior High. Over the past few years, she has been working to raise awareness and funds for the Celiac Disease Foundation. This past spring, she organized Celiac Strong Day at Carroll High School's campuses, where she asked everyone to wear blue on May 16. The event had a great turnout, with over 250 individuals wearing blue!
Currently, she is organizing a community Turkey Trot run for the Celiac Disease Foundation on November 9. The individual entry fee is $15 and $30 for families. ALL proceeds will go straight to Celiac Disease research.
• Sign Up Steps for both options are below. There will be treats at the end and prizes for the first-place winners and best dressed!
• Location: Southlake Community (more information will be pushed out once you sign up)
• Date: Nov 9, 2024
• Times: 10 am and 3 pm (you will sign up for one option)
• What to wear: BLUE!
Sign-up information:
Individual Sign up: $15
• Venmo: @Kathryn-Connor-9
• Enter payment: $15 OR $30 (additional donations are welcomed)
• In the comments, please include your
1. NAME
2. THE TIME YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING (10 am or 3 pm)
3. PRIMARY PHONE NUMBER
4. TURKEY TROT
(i.e. KYLIE CONNOR, 2 pm, 111-111-1111, TURKEY TROT)
Once you have signed up, more information will be pushed out.
Family Sign up: $30
• Venmo: @Kathryn-Connor-9
• Enter payment: $30 (additional donations are welcomed)
• In the comments, please include your
1. NAMES OF ALL PARTICIPANTS IN FAMILY
2. THE TIME YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING (10 am or 3 pm)
3. PRIMARY PHONE NUMBER
4. TURKEY TROT
(i.e. KYLIE CONNOR, 2 pm, 111-111-1111, TURKEY TROT)
Once you have signed up, more information will be pushed out.
Watch a VIDEO on my website.
Ask a question on Canvas Daily Discussions.
Use 20 Magical Math Minutes (tutoring).
Ways to Build on Previous Skills Taught
Review Notes and Practice Daily: Regular review of your notes and practicing skills every day will strengthen your understanding.
Continue Using IXL Arena: Make sure to utilize this resource for extra practice and reinforcement of the concepts.
Ways to Improve In-Class Performance
Keep Your Math Composition Book Updated: Make sure all notes, examples, and steps to complete problems are organized as we do in class.
Ask for Help Immediately: If a problem arises that you can't solve on your own, see me right away. Don’t wait!
Participate Actively: Always ask questions in class – don’t suffer in silence.
Show and Check Your Work: This is crucial to identifying any mistakes. I recommend setting up a T-chart for each problem: write the problem on the left side and all calculations on the right side. Make sure every step is written down, including small details.
Check if Your Answer is Reasonable: Use estimation to ensure your answer is in the right range.
Use Problem-Solving Strategies on Word Problems: Simplify the problem, look for patterns, make tables or lists, draw diagrams, work backwards, or solve a simpler version of the problem.
What to Do at Home
Review Notes After Class: Go over your notes daily, highlight confusing areas, and prepare questions.
Start Studying Early: Study a little every day for upcoming exams, and avoid cramming the night before.
Keep a List of Common Errors: Create a "list of errors" note card to track mistakes and review them regularly.
Use a Self-Correction Checklist: Personalize a checklist to help avoid repeating specific errors.
Understand the Principles: Make sure you grasp how to apply the information in different scenarios.
Remember, Mathematics is Cumulative: Retain what you learn because each new concept builds on previous ones.
Practice Without Notes and Books: Once comfortable, try doing homework problems without referring to your notes or textbooks.
