Rubric for experiment STEM project attached below.

Math 8

-Today we worked on finding the percent of a number.  We focused on questions with small percent (less than 1%), and large percent (bigger then 100%).

-Students did a formative test.  Those that passed it in will get it back tomorrow corrected.  The others have it assigned for homework.

-Students were provided with time to work on their Mathletics.  Each week students will get  “tasks” to complete.   Students should make use of the review materials provided in the online program.

Math 7

-Today we worked on finding the percent of a number.  We also spent time reviewing how to change between percent, decimals and fractions.   Students are required to use what we learned before Christmas in this unit.   Our percent questions require students to be able to add and subtract decimals.  Students will also have to multiply decimals without a calculator.  Homework can be found in the notes posted below.

-Students are to complete their Mathletics tasks for the end of the week.     

Science 6

-A study guide was given for our term 2 summative assessment.  We will be writing this the Wednesday after March break.  Students should be taking time to make sure their notes are organized and complete.   Students should review the study guide and notes.  They may want to highlight key words.

-We will start our project presentations Wednesday for the class.  Our school showcase will be Tuesday Feb 28^th.

Science 8

-Next test will be the end of the week after March break.

-Presentations of STEM projects will begin Wednesday.

We are looking for 5 parent chaperones to join us for a French Cultural trip March 23rd.  Parents would need to meet us in Paquetville (sucrerire Chiasson).   Please let me know if you think you would be able to help us make this event a possibility.

Math 8

-Quiz on order of operations.

-p29 Q 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, and 16

-Mathletics tasks due Friday

Math 7

-We started to learn how to find the percent of a number.

-Mathletics tasks due Friday.

-Test sent home to be signed.

Science 7

-We learn about <<les dilatations>> and <<les contractions>>.  We looked at examples where engineers needs to plan for this.  Notes posted below.

-Students should be working on the poster board for our STEM projects.  Class presentations next week and school showcase will be Tuesday February 28^th during the afternoon.

STEM projects are due for class presentations February 20^th.  We will have a STEM show case the afternoon of February 28^th for parents and students to view projects.

Math 8

-Worksheet for Thursday.  Test will be Friday.

Math 7

-Work has been passed back to be signed.

-Mathletics tasks due for end of the week.

-Test on adding and subtracting Fractions is Thursday.  Even if there is no school on Wednesday.

Science 7

-We reviewed graphs today.  We practiced some science literacy questions. Handout given to students.

-Students were given last period as a work period.  They worked on STEM projects or Mathletics. 

STEM update video:

http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/mrs-mcquaid-murphy/video/stem-update-parents

Math 8

-We did our test today.  It will be passed back Monday.

-Students should be logging in to Mathletics at home.  I will assign tasks to students to review areas that they are needing more practice.  There is also a lot of instructional videos and fun games that students can use.

Math 7

-Monday we will have a formative test.  This will let students know what they need to review for the summative test Thursday.  (test is moved to Thursday.)

Health 6

-Today we reviewed the changes in puberty and students did an assignment.  This assignment is due for marks next class.

Science 7

-We did our summative test today. 

Science 6, 7 and 8

-Students should be doing their project at home.  We will be working on the draft of the conclusions next week.

Parent update video:

http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/mrs-mcquaid-murphy/video/stem-update-parents

All students have gone home with a login and password for Mathletics.  This is a great online learning tool.   Students have access to tutorial videos, extra workbooks, manipulatives and practice test.  I am able to tailor the assignments for each child depending on their strengths and weaknesses.   When your child logins they will be notified if they have a task to complete.  The results are sent directly to me so that I can adjust the learning outcomes based on their results.   Students can then compete against other schools on math games.  They can review concepts they have had difficulties with or they can move on and try harder materials.    As a teacher, I get data as to where their strengths are and where re-teaching is needed. 

For tonight, I have asked students to see if they can log-in from home.  Students can create their own avatar.  They have a couple task to work on and then they can explore.   Students can also download an app and play on an ipad or ipod.

https://community.mathletics.com/signin#/student

Math 8

-Test on Fractions Friday.

Science 6

-We worked on building circuits today.  Students practiced writing conclusions and observations.

Science 8

-We did an optics lab today.  Lab sheet is due next class.  Our focus today was to review how to write a testable questions, and how to take observations and write conclusions.

STEM update for parents can be found at: http://gretnagreen.nbed.nb.ca/mrs-mcquaid-murphy/video/stem-parent-update-3

This video explains what your child should be doing this week with their STEM fair project.

Math 8

-Today we learnt how to multiply mixed numbers.  Students should complete questions from text as seen in notes attached.

Math

-Today we learnt two methods for adding and subtracting mixed numbers.  No homework.

Science 6

-Today we learnt how to draw electrical diagrams.  Notes are posted below.

-On Wednesday students will be given a class with the computers to type the good copy of their planning phase.  The draft should be in class each day with them as they will be given some time in French and science to work on it.

Science 8

-Today we did some science literacy activities.  Students are to try to answer questions on the worksheet about lenses.

-Wednesday students will have some time to work on their good copy of the planning phase of their project.  Students should be bringing their draft to both French and Science classes.