Posted: September 7, 2018
Students have a multiplication facts quiz to be signed. All students should be practicing multiplication facts at home.
Math 6
-Today we continued to work on multiplying.
Math 7
-Today students were given a review assignment to go over the number strand from grade 6. More time will be given Monday to complete this.
Math 8
-Today we finished lecon 1 from chapter two on multiplying integers using the counter model.
Posted: September 6, 2018
Math 6
-Today we reviewed how to add using regrouping. We also went over how to subtract by borrowing. We did examples together on the board. Examples are posted below in the links. We also spent time going over how to set up our notes in Math. New terms and headings will be highlighted. Work in pen has been done as a group and is correct in method. Work in pencil is for practice or is homework.
-Students reviewed the times tables up to 12 x 12. Students should have this memorized. Parents should be going over times tables with their kids at home each night. Students may choose to practice with an app on their electronics.
-We finished the class playing a multiplication game to practice.
Math 7
-Today we went over how to model positive and negative numbers with <<des jetons>>.
-Students worked on questions from the text. No homework as we are still waiting for text books to arrive. More time will be given in class to complete the work.
Math 8
-no class on Thursdays
Science 7
-Today we talked about lab safety. Students watched some videos on lab safety. We also did a discover your book activity. No homework.
Science 8
-Students were placed into groups for their first video project of the year. All work will be completed in class. Students will have three classes next week to work on the lab safety video.
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Posted: September 5, 2018
The link is a tutorial video for adding integers using counters. This video is a good review for grade 8 students. Grade 7 students will be learning this in the next few days.
Posted: September 5, 2018
Math 6
-Students were given their math text today. They are to have it covered by Monday. Students are responsible for their text this year and they may take them home to complete homework and work with a tutor.
-Today students did a math review sheet. This sheet does not count for marks, but is intended to identify where review is needed. Basic math skills from elementary are assessed on the sheet. Students need to be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide without the use of a calculator. During this week we will be doing mini lessons in class to review skills from previous grades. Mr. Walsh will be in the class so that we can both assist students who may need a review. I encourage students to be regularly reviewing their multiplication tables at home with their parents. The work sheet is in the students’ binder.
Math 7
-Parent information sheet is to be signed and returned.
-Text books have not been handed out a we are waiting for some to arrive.
Math 8
-We finished the review sheet for the grade 7 integers unit. Please see link below for today’s corrections.
-We began to look at how to model multiplication of integers. Students saw the three different types of examples (both terms positive, both terms negative, one term negative and one term positive). Notes are posted below.
-Today students worked on page 68 Q 5, 6 and 10. This was not assigned for homework. We will continue with these questions tomorrow in class.
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| sept_5th_math_8_multiplying_integers.pdf | 412.88 KB |
| sept_4th_math_8_review.pdf | 110.87 KB |
Posted: September 4, 2018
Math 8
- Students did a review of the integer unit from grade 7. We went over three methods to add and subtract integers. Notes posted below.
- No homework
- Many forms to be signed and returned to class tomorrow.
Math 6
- Today we started to go over classroom expectations. A letter was sent home to parents. Bottom portion should be returned to class tomorrow.
- We had an assembly with Mr. Commeau.
- Great class! No homework.
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Posted: September 1, 2018
Welcome back grade 6, 7 and 8. Looking forward to seeing you on on Tuesday. It is going to be a great year!
Posted: September 1, 2018
welcome grade 6, 7 and 8 to the 2018- 2019 school year at Gretna green. I am looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!
Posted: June 4, 2018
All students have a copy of their marked work from the year to study with. Math assessment are Tuesday and Wednesday. Students need 2 pencils and an eraser for the test. Grade 7 and 8 also need a calculator and math set. Students should be reviewing their practice test tonight at home.
Posted: May 31, 2018
Students have been handed back their duotang with all their marked work from this year. (Formative and Summative). They should be re-doing their test at home for practice to study for their final assessments. We have done some practice test to help let the students know what sections they have forgotten and need to go back to review. If they had trouble with fractions on the review they should spend time going over the fractions unit.
Students should be spending 20 minutes reviewing each night.
Students may also use the examples, practice test, and tutorials on the class web site and Mathletics.
Posted: May 29, 2018
Students should be reviewing their math at home in preparation for their end of the year test. Duotangs of marked work from the year have been handed out to students. They you use old tests and assignments to review and practice. Students must also complete their Mathletics tasks online. Students should be spending 15 to 20 minutes a night on Math review.
Science 8- Research project is due Friday June 8th.
