Posted: September 30, 2020
Math 7/8
- We reviewed for our test on Friday.
Math 7
- We reviewed for our test Friday. Students worked on Mathletics, Netmath and questions from the text. Examples of questions for the test are placed in the teams class notebook.
Math 6
-We did page 80 Q 1, 3, 4, 5, and 7.
-Work was passed back to be signed and used to study for our test Friday.
Science 8
-We played headbands to practice our new terms. We will be outside doing a lab on Friday.
Posted: September 28, 2020
Math 7/8
We reviewed how to do long division today. Grade 8 also reviewed how to multiply integers using two models. Note's were place in the class Notebook in teams.
Students were given their Mathletics passwords. They had time to work on Mathletics, Netmath and Reflex.
-Grade 8 did from the textbook on how to multiply integers without models (old school method). All students finished this in class.
Math 7
We did a class review of long division, adding integers and subtracting integers. Notes were put in our class Notebook in teams.
Students now have their passwords for Mathletics and Netmath. Students had 3.4 class to work on Mathletics and Netmath while Mrs. Foran and I helped students as needed.
We will be having a test latter this week.
Math 6
We worked on Reflex, Mathletics and Netmath today. I still have three students to sign up to Netmath.
I put links to videos to explain Netmath and Mathletics in the student Notebook in teams.
Science 7
We reviewed our vocabulary together.
We watched a movie on the importance of water “eau Canada”. Students wrote 5 statements of what they learnt from the movie. We reviewed these facts as a class.
We finished the class with some 7 debout.
Science 6
MmeBurke did a language building activity around microscopes today. We then filled in a sheet with the names of the parts of a microscope. We went to the lab and learnt how to put a microscope into focus. We will continue our work with microscopes next Monday. We had a lot of fun today!
Posted: September 25, 2020
Here is a video tutorial that shows you how to access the class notebook in Teams. I am placing notes and Smart notebook files this year in teams.
Posted: September 24, 2020
Just a reminder that Wednesday after school I have Cross country and staff meetings, so I do not always have time to update the website.
Today was a busy day on the middle level floor. We are starting to get all our online programs up and going.
Students now have passwords for Reflex. This is a program that adapts to where your child is with their multiplication facts.
Students were also given their password to Netmath. At the moment, it is in English as I am still setting it up. This is a new program bought by the district. Today most students had a chance to login and do the initial tour. I will continue to give out usernames and passwords as I set them up. In time, I will be setting the program up to meet each student’s needs.
Mathletics is also back by popular demand. We will have the games section, online competition, and tasks.
Students are also learning to sign into office 365. They will have access to email through outlook. Teams will give them a forum to chat, access to assignments and an online notebook where our class notes can be found.
It is a lot of information and we are taking the time to learn how to use it. Education is changing and this “new normal” has this teacher learning many new tricks! Please be understanding as we work through the set up. :)
Posted: September 22, 2020
Math 7/8
- Locks were passed out today in class. Students had time to work on Reflex and cool math games.
Math 7
- We reviewed how to model subtraction of integers. Students had time to continue to work on questions from Page 69. Students can find the questions in their teams class notebook in yesterday’s lesson. Students are responsible to use the back on the book to correct their answers when done. Only problem questions will be gone over as a class. Some students had time to work on Relfex.
Math 6
-We did a review. We correct the questions from the textbook.
-We also went over how to multiply two digit numbers. This was identified as an area they had trouble with in our beginning of the year assessment. We will continue to practice it this week.
-Class notes were distributed in the team class notebook.
Science 8
-We recorded our observations from lunch. Observations can be notes, phrases and drawings.
-We reviewed terms and notes covered so far this year.
-We took notes on waves and tides.
-Notes were placed in teams class notebook.
Posted: September 21, 2020
Math 7/8
-During today’s class, Mr. Walsh and Mrs. Foran pulled groups of students to assess if they can now multiply two digits by two digits. This was a skill we practiced in class last week.
-I presented a lesson on subtracting integers using the counter model. I have distributed the Smart Notebook lesson to the students in their virtual class notebook in teams. This is a grade 7 concept. Grade 7 students will work on questions from the textbook tomorrow. Grade 8 participated in the lesson to prepare them for PEDMAS questions latter this week.
Math 7
- -During today’s class, Mr. Walsh and Mrs. Foran pulled groups of students to assess if they can now multiply two digits by two digits. This was a skill we practiced in class last week.
-I presented a lesson on subtracting integers using counters. I have distributed the lesson to the students' virtual class notebook in teams. We took some time to show them where it can be found.
Math 6
-We did a review. We used counters to model positive and negative numbers. Students worked on questions from their textbook. We will continue them tomorrow.
Science 7
-We recorded our observations from lunch. Observations can be notes, phrases and drawings.
-We reviewed terms and notes covered so far this year.
-Students watched on video on how the tides are affected by the moon.
-Notes were placed in teams class notebook.
Science 6
-We learnt the parts of the microscope and what they each do. A handout was given. We plan on being in the science lab next Monday learning how to focus microscopes. It will be a lot of fun!
Posted: September 18, 2020
Math 7/8
-We learnt how to multiply integers using a number line. Students had time to work on questions from the textbook.
-Notes are now placed in Teams.
-Grade 7- Through teams students worked individually. At their own pace, they watched a video lesson, looked through lectures notes and worked on questions from the text. I checked in with them several times throughout the class and they told me they were understanding the material.
Math 7
- We practiced modelling how to add integers with counters. We learnt how to add integers with a number line. Students then had a work period to do questions from the book.
-Notes are placed on teams platform.
Math 6
-Today we reviewed number lines and the new term “nombre entier négatif” and “nombre opposer”.
-We had a fire drill.
-We did a small multiplication quiz.
-Notes are placed on teams.
Science 7
-We learnt some new vocabulary around waves and tides today.
-Notes are placed on Teams.
Science 7/8
-We had an assembly today.
Posted: September 17, 2020
Math 7/8
-We had a work period where students progressed at their own individual pace.
Questions from text book
Worksheet
Reflex
Teams exploration
Math 7
-Today we reviewed how to multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers. We practiced modelling how to add integers. Students then had a work period. They did questions from the book, a worksheet that is passed in to check for understanding and time to do Reflex.
Math 6
-Today we reviewed number lines and the new term “nombre entier négatif”. We learnt about des nombres entiers opposer. Students then had time to work on Reflex. Notes are added to our teams notebook.
-Friday we will assess their multiplication facts.
Science 7
-We Started to learn some new vocabulary around waves and tides today. We watched a short video on hope well rocks.
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Posted: September 16, 2020
I am unable to load the class files tonight. I will try to post them in our team tomorrow.
Math 7/8
-W reviewed how to multiply two digit numbers.
-Grade 7 had a video lesson, time to work on their textbook questions.
-Grade 8 practiced two digit multiplications again. We then reviewed how to model integer addition using counters. Students continued some independent work from the textbook. We will continue with it tomorrow.
Math 7
-Today we reviewed how to multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers. We practiced modelling how to add integers. We did a few questions together. Students had time to work on questions from the book. We will finish this tomorrow.
Math 6
-Today we reviewed number lines and the new term “nombre entier négatif”. The students then played a game with cards to identify which numbers are larger. Students created their own multiplication sheet using flashcards and answered 20 questions.
-Friday we will assess their multiplication facts.
Science 7/8
-We Started to learn some new vocabulary around waves and tides today. We watched a short video on hope well rocks.
-We then had a little fun and ended the day with a game to destress. This group has been working really hard.
Posted: September 15, 2020
Due to an increased duty schedule this year with Covid-19, I am not able to do extra help outside of class time. Two short tutorial videos are posted below for grade 7 and 8 this week.
Math 7/8
-Grade 7 had time to do their Reflex math today. I then worked with the 4 of them on drawing integers. I introduced them to how to add integers. We did a few questions together and will continue with this tomorrow.
-Grade 8 practiced two digit multiplications again. We then learnt how to model integer addition using counters. Students began some independent work. We will continue with it tomorrow.
Math 7
-Today we reviewed how to multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers. We practiced modelling integers with counter drawings. I then introduced them to how to add integers. We did a few questions together. We will continue with this tomorrow.
-I showed students their placement sheet so that they can see what concepts I will be working with them this year on.
Math 6
-Today we learnt about number lines and the new term “nombre entier négatif”. We took some notes and I have attached them below. The students then played a multiplication game and I was able to go around to each group and check on how each student is doing with learning the multiplication fact. What a good group of workers this class is!
Science 7/8
-We did a group activity to check prior knowledge on water. We shared our knowledge as a group and then students needed to record a good copy of three facts about water. This sheet was passed in.
-I had some time to show each student their math placement results. This let students know where they are strong and where I will be focusing their activities this year. Division caused some difficulties for most students so I will be reviewing it next week in class.
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Posted: September 14, 2020
Math 7/8
-Today we reviewed how to multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers. I showed the students two methods. This was identified as an area of weakness on the assessment that we did last week.
-We went over vocabulary for our integer unit. We reviewed how to represent integers with counter models.
-Grade 7 completed questions from Module 2 of their textbook. Textbook should be covered for Monday.
-Grade 8 have two multiplication questions to do.
Math 7
-Today we reviewed how to multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers. I showed the students two methods. This was identified as an area of weakness on the assessment that we did last week.
-We Practiced how to model integers with counters. Students had some time to work on questions from text but we will finish it next class.
Math 6
-Students did a placement test so that I know where they are at with their basic math facts. This does not count, but is used to help me know where to start with our learning this year.
-The last 20 minutes of class we played multiplication war game. Students will have a small assessment on multiplication tables at the end of the week. They should be reviewing them at home this week.
Science 7
-We finished our activity from last class on water systems. We shared our knowledge as a group. Students were to write three points from what they learnt on a sheet and it was passed into me.
-We went over lab safety. We watched two lab safety videos and read a list of rules.
-Students wrote notes on three equipment that we will be using in the lab this year.
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Posted: September 10, 2020
Math 7
-Today we did a formative (does not count on report card) assessment on basic math facts. This is to give me an idea where each student is in their learning. I will use the results to know where to start your child on their learning this year.
-Some math textbooks were given out. They need to be covered. I will pass the rest out when they arrive. I will provide photo copies as needed until then.
Science 7
-We did the begining of the year routines. Students started to work on their title page. They will have more time tomorrow to work on it. It is due for Monday.
Math 6
-We discussed class routines. We set up their notebook. Students will get their textbook tomorrow. It needs to be covered.
-Students were told that homework for my classes should never be more then 20 minutes. At that point close your books and come and tell me in the morning. We will find time to go over it together. Homework should not be stressful.
Science/ math 7/8
-We watched three videos created by the district. They go over covid and how to prevent the spread.
-Students completed a self assessment that they corrected on multiplication facts. They have now placed it in their binder and should be reviewing the ones they got wrong.
Posted: September 9, 2020
Welcome back to another year of school at Gretna Green. We have spent the last two days learning about the “new normal”. The students are doing a good job of following the guidelines set out by district and public health.
7/8 MM FI will be located in room 213. In our classroom they are a "bubble". This means they can work together on projects. They may wear their mask in the class, or chose to hang it on their desk. In the halls students must wear their mask and keep 1 m distance from other classes.
This week 7/8 MM eat the first part of lunch in the cafeteria with their cluster. Our cluster is the 7 B and 8 BD classes. Students must sit with their class and remain 1 m from other classes in their cluster. They will be outside second part of lunch by the ball field. Next week we are in the soccer field and eat second part of lunch. We will rotate through the different “play” areas changing each week.
There is no cafeteria this week. Please bring a snack for recess. Recess will be in our class. We have a water fountain in our class.
Students are being asked to hand sanitize as they enter and leave the class.
Please note that teachers are on duty at lunch this year. We can be reached by email or you can phone the school between 2:30 and 3 pm. Their is no extra help or work room at lunch.
If you have any questions, please refer to our operational plan, contact Mr. Commeau or myself at angela.mcquaidmurphy@nbed.nb.ca
Students need to return to school three forms:
Blue form
Long white form
Short white form
Student fee is $25.
Posted: September 2, 2020
This year I will be teaching:
Math 6
Science 6 (I teach one of the three classess they have each week)
Math 7
Science7
Math 7/8
Science7/8
What students need for class:
Calculator, math set, pencil, pen, eraser and highlighter.
Duotang to be use as a portfolio for their marked work.
BInder- My students like to have a two inch binder to keep their handouts and notebooks in. They put both math and science in the same binder.
Notebooks They will useing a wring notebook for Math and another for science. Please use a larger one for Math or a few of the smaller Hilroy type. We typically just use one of the smaller hillroy type wring notebooks for science.
graph paper
We will be working on notetaking, organization and study skills this year.
My email is angela.mcquaidmurphy@nbed.nb.ca
Posted: June 8, 2020
This is the first time I have used Survey Monkey. Covid-19 is helping me to learn a lot of new tricks. lol!
Students please go to the following website and complete the survey to help me know what worked for you this year and what you feel did not work. This feedback will help me to better plan for September.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WBSVYJJ