Mrs. Denver

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th had tests this week. I have entered all the results for the tests on gradeport.

I hope you all have a safe and fun weekend.
-Mrs. Denver

Grades 5, 6, and 7: IXL Measurement 20 minutes by 10/2/11.

Please note some students are not completing their IXL and it is affecting their grades. Grades have been posted in gradeport so please check out your students grades. If you see 0 in the IXL grades then it means your child has not been completing their IXL at home. The class requirement is 20 minutes per week at home.

8th: NONE

5th: See "5th Grade Math Test" below.

6th: Study for the chapter 1 math test. We have reviewed in class and the students know their weak spots. They all have been instructed to complete odd numbered problems in the sections they are having trouble in and then to look in back of the book for the answers.

-page 41 #56, fill out the four squares and a diamond graphic organizer when solving this word problem.

7th: Page 51 #48, use the graphic organizer to solve this problem. IXL tomorrow.

8th: Word problems handed out on Wednesday are due tomorrow.

Hello Parents:
Today I gave each student a review packet for tomorrow's Chapter 1 test. Following is the recommended method of studying:
1. Review Chapter 1 Notes and Textbook.
2. Close all notes and book, then complete the review packet with NO assistance.
3. After the student has completed the review packet check the answers, the answer key is below.
4. The problems that are incorrect are the areas of weakness for the student. Identify the area that needs to be strengthen and then strengthen it by re-doing homework problems.

Answers:
1. 50,000 OR 5 ten thousands OR 50 thousand
2. 400,000,000 OR 4 hundred millions OR 400 million
4. 629,000
8. five and seven thousandths
9. >
10. <
11. =
12. >
13. 767,314 767,413 776,413 776,431
14. 0.508 0.424 0.067
16. 19,000,000,000
18. 0.5
19 0.92
20. >
21. >
22. Any number from $90 to $110 because it is estimation
23. 12 years old
24. 6
25. 9,400,000

5th:
-page 35 #4, please fill out the four-square and a diamond graphic organizer and turn it in. Some students turned this in today at the end of class.
-Chapter 1 Test, Friday - 9/30 - Multiple Choice Test

6th: Page 40 #31 to 52
-Chapter 1 Test on Friday, 9/30 - Multiple Choice Test

7th - Chapter 1 Test tomorrow.

8th - Chapter 2 Test tomorrow
-Entrance exam word problems ~ due on Friday.

5th:
-Study for math quiz.
-page 35 #1, solve the math word problem using the 4 squares and a diamond graphic organizer and problem strategy make a table.
-Chapter 1 Test on Friday.

6th: IXL Measurement 20 minutes.
Chapter 1 Test on Friday.

7th:
-page 29, #11-21 odds
-Chapter Test Form 1A, we will grade it tomorrow to see what areas each student needs to work on for Thursday's test.
-Chapter 1 Test on Thursday. This will be a multiple choice test.

8th:
-page 610 Lesson 2-7 and Lesson 2-8 EVENS
-Mid-Chapter Test on Friday, sections 2.1 to 2.5.

Ian and Kaylee have finished their 3rd Grade IXL Measurement skills. They get a Hershey Bar!

Great job! Keep up the good work.
-Mrs. Denver

5th: Math Words quiz on Wednesday, 9/28/11, date changed per students' request.

-Chapter 1 Test on Friday, September 30. This will be a multiple choice test. The students took a practice test today and I will grade these and return them to the students, so that, they can see what areas they need to practice for the test.

6th: Chapter 1 Test on Friday, 9/30/11. We took a practice test today. I will grade them and return them to the students tomorrow.

7th: Quiz tomorrow on math words.
-Chapter 1 Test on Thursday, 9/29/11
-Homework, page 41 #9-17

8th: IXL 8th Grade Practice Skills C and D
The skills each student needs to practice have been written in their assignment notebook.

I was incorrect in directing you to Mrs. Granata for trouble with on-line grades. If you are having trouble logging in please contact the office.

A letter was sent home indicating your sign on and password information.

Thank you!
-Mrs. Denver

If you are having trouble getting into the on-line grades, please contact Mrs. Granata.

5th: Study Math Word Flashcards, quiz on Tuesday.
Chapter 1 Test will be on Friday, 9/30/11
-IXL Measurement 20 minutes by 9/25/11.

6th: I did not see the 6th graders today because of track-a-thon. Please make sure your homework from Thursday is completed for Monday.
-IXL Measurement 20 Minutes by 9/25/11

7th: IXL Measurement 20 Minutes.
Math Word Flashcards - quiz on Tuesday, 9/27/11.
Chapter 1 Test on Friday, 9/30/11.

8th: Page 71 #13-38, due on Tuesday 9/27 because we have IXL on Monday.
Sections 2.1 to 2.5 Test on Friday, 9/30/11.

5th: We did not get much done in class today because of picture day. I will not see the 5th graders on Thursday or Friday because of the Track-a-thon schedule.

We added 4 more flash cards to the math words used for operations. We now have a total of 12. There will be a quiz next Tuesday. The students will have to match up the word with the operations. For example, sum = addition.

Homework: Study 12 math words and complete 20 minutes of IXL Measurement by Sunday, 9/25/11.

6th: Page 558 Lesson 1-4 ODDS ONLY
IXL Measurement 20 minutes by Sunday, 9/25/11

7th: Memorize math word cards, there are a total of 21 words. The students will have a quiz on matching the words to it's operation on Tuesday, 9/27

IXL Measurement 20 minutes by Sunday, 9/25/11.

8th: Word Problem Packet ~ These word problems are to prepare them for their High School Entrance Exam.

5th: Review problems - Left hand Side of the book. Lesson B, do not do the exponents, only write in expanded form.

6th: NONE

7th: Section 1-7

8th: Problems from book, please check your child's planner for the exact assignment.

Kevin is the first person in the 5th, 6th, and 7th grade to finish IXL Grade 3 Measurement.

Currently, the 6th Grade is in the lead for the
IXL Measurement Goal.

Keep up the great work, remember we need to finish the IXL Measurement Skills in Grade 3, 4, and 5 by November 1st!
-Mrs. Denver

5th:
Page 33, #7-28 ALL
IXL Measurement 20 minutes by Sunday 9/25/11.

6th:
1-4 Practice Worksheet Evens Only
IXL Measurement 20 minutes by Sunday 9/25/11.

7th:
Page 606, Lesson 1-5 ALL
IXL Measurement 20 minutes by Sunday 9/25/11

8th:
IXL 8th Grade - C3 or C4. Students need to complete whatever level they were working on in class today.

5th: IXL Measurement 3rd Grade - 20 minutes.
*Remember to look at the explanation and take notes when you get a problem wrong. This will give you a good reference.

6th: Page 29, #4-40 Evens, 45, and 46.
IXL Measurement - 20 Minutes by Sunday.

7th: Page 606, Lesson 1-4 ALL
IXL Measurement - 20 Minutes by Sunday.

8th: Page 60, #10-30 ALL

Note: Students will receive grade sheets tomorrow, 9/16/11. This will be a snapshot of what their math grade is as of the end of today.

5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th: Study Math words/flash cards - there will be a quiz tomorrow on the 8 words. You need to match the word up to the operation.

Words:
and, sum, difference, fewer, product, of, quotient, parts

Operations:
addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

I hope you all have a good evening.
-Mrs. Denver

5th: page 29 #5-36, #40-43.
IXL Measurement - Grade 3 Skill Q1 thru Q13 - 20 minutes.

6th:
IXL Measurement - Grade 3 Skill Q1 thru Q13 - 20 minutes.

7th: page 19 and 20, #12-29 and 34-37.
IXL Measurement - Grade 3 Skill Q1 thru Q13 - 20 minutes.

8th: Page 58, #14,15,18,21, 24-46.

ALL GRADES - Calculator and Assignment Notebook quizzes tomorrow, 9/14/11.

5th:
-Page 27, #6-26, and 31-34. Some students came in at recess to finish the homework assignment.
-IXL 20 minutes in Measurement by Sunday.
*Note quizzes from last week were handed back.

6th:
-Page 24 #13-38 and 42-46
-IXL 20 minutes in Measurement by Sunday, 9/18/11.

7th:
-Quiz corrections due tomorrow.
-IXL 20 minutes by Sunday 9/18/11

8th:
No homework, we worked with integers in IXL. We will continue to work with integers tomorrow in class.

Grades have been posted.

5th, 6th, and 7th: IXL 20 minutes by Sunday 9-11-11.

8th: None

5th:
-Quiz tomorrow, Lessons 1, and 3-8 in textbook.
-Complete Quiz Review Packet and turn in tomorrow, 9/9.

6th:
-Quiz tomorrow, 1-1 to 1-4
-Complete homework assignment and turn in tomorrow.

7th:
-Your quiz will be graded over the weekend and I will return them to you on Monday.
-#1-8 (multiply and divide decimals)

8th:
-Chapter 1 Test tomorrow. It will be a multiple choice test.
-Review packet is due tomorrow.

Last night I was located with the 8th Grade teachers.

I know that I missed some of you because I was told by my co-teachers that parents were looking for me. If you would like to meet with me, please do not hesitate to contact me via e-mail and then we can setup a meeting.

Thank you!
-Mrs. Denver

Hello Parents:
It has been brought to my attention that the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade syllabi are not working on this blog. If you would like a copy of the course syllabus please e-mail me and I will send you a copy. Thank you!
-Mrs. Denver
ldenver[at]stjuliana[dot]org

5th:
-page 13, #8 and 10
-page 21, #3 and 8
-Quiz on Friday over lessons 1, and 3-8 in the textbook.
-20 minutes of IXL Measurement is to be completed at home by Sunday 9/11/11.

6th:
-page 557 - Lesson 1-3 Evens
-page 558 - Lesson 1-4 Evens
-Quiz on Friday Sections 1-1 to 1-4 in the textbook.
-20 minutes of IXL Measurement due by 9/11/11.

7th:
-Review packet
-Quiz 1-1 to 1-3 tomorrow.
-20 minutes of IXL Measurement due by 9/11/11.

8th:
-Worksheet packet
-Chapter 1 Test on Friday.

8th Grade Syllabus Document

7th Grade SyllabusPlease print or read on line.

6th Grade SyllabusPlease print or read on line.

5thPlease print or read on line.

5th: page 25 #10-34, quiz on Thursday on place values to billions, rounding, and writing numbers (written, standard, and expanded forms).

6th: 20 minutes of IXL Measurement. Please use the chart on the back cover of your book to help with conversions.

7th: page 14-15 #14-38 evens and 45, 46,47, and 48. Quiz on Thursday - Sections 1-1 to 1-3.

8th: page 49-50, #11-47 ODDS. Chapter 1 Test on Friday.

*All grades CALCULATOR quiz tomorrow.

All students in my math class require a calculator. The calculator does not need to be a fancy calculator, a TI 34 or TI 35.

Starting tomorrow, 9/7, there will be a daily calculator quiz. This will be one quiz grade, that will change daily. If a student has his or her calculator, then they will receive 100%. If they do not have a calculator they will receive a 0%.

Happy September!

5th: IXL Grade 3 Measurement - 20 minutes. Please see IXL Document below for further information.

6th: Page 18, #8-20, 25, 26, 27 AND
IXL Measurement Grade 3 - 20 Minutes

7th: Page 605 Section 1-1 and Section 1-2 ALL AND
IXL Measurement Grade 3 - 20 minutes

8th: Worksheet Packet given on Wednesday is due tomorrow, Friday - 9/2/11

IXL Measurement Document