Wednesday, Feb 22 through Wednesday, Feb 29

Posted on February 21st, 2012 in 503 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

After finishing the fraction chapter, we have begun working on geometry and continuing to fine tune fraction math. There are still a number of problems that students are having with adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. We will continue working on those kinds of problems daily while we work into the geometry chapter. This week will be focused on introducing relationships between angles and how the angles for different shapes add up.

Pre-Algebra:

Since we finished chapter 2, most of the students have begun fine tuning their algebra skills and are really starting to show they understand the material. There are still a few problems such as working with negatives in equations. This will be a focus point throughout algebra for most students. I intend on making at least one problem a day that they must work on math with negative numbers.

Science:

During the past month we have been working through the idea of landforms and how environmental changes alter the lay of the land. This week is the culmination of the chapter with a take home assignment that the students will need to complete before returning to science class and a test.

INFORMATION UPDATE:

We have been asked to have students update their contact information online. In the next week, it would be great if you would please go to the following link and complete the form. It should only take a couple minutes and it would very much help operations here at Ray Elementary.

Update Contact Info

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at bastachowiak@cps.edu or call me at 773-535-0970.

Kind regards,

Mr. Stachowiak

Homework for this period:

Wednesday 2/22/12 Friday 2/24/12 Monday 2/27/12 Wednesday 2/29/12

Everyday Math

Study Links 5.2 and 5.3

Study Links 5.4

Study Links 5.5 and 5.6

Study Links 5.7

Pre Algebra

Page 127-128

#’s 11-19, 23-31 (odd problems only)

Page 134

#’s 11-29, 34-37

Page 140

#’s 7-10, 12-32

Page 146

#’s 12-35

Science

Write Rough Draft of Geologist’s Report

Due 2/24/12

SEE BELOW

Test completed In Class

Completed In Class

Completed In Class
Name_________________________________________  February 23, 2012

Essay:

Think about the challenge presented to the Boomtown City Council. Based on the information you have gathered during this unit, choose a site for the construction of homes. Write an essay that explains the pros and cons for your site and makes a valid argument to convince the City Council to choose your site.

 

Three sites are:  Delta Marsh

Green Hill

Seaside Cliff

 

You May use this page for your brainstorming/ concept map/ notes. Please write yoru essay on a separate sheet of paper. It should follow the following format.

  1. Introduction with choice of site
  2. Reason one it is the best choice
  3. Reason two it is the best choice
  4. Reason three it is the best choice
  5. Conclusion

 

Your essay will be graded based on the following:

Site chosen (5 points)

Valid reasons selected (5 points for each reason)

Explanation (three per reason) (15 points per paragraph)

Conclusion (5 points)

Use of appropriate vocabulary words (10 points)

Evidence of learning (20 points)

 

Do not use outside resources – only your notebook. All the information for your essay should be evident in your notebook and based on the lessons from class.
Comment?

Tuesday, Feb 21 through Friday, Mar 3

Posted on February 21st, 2012 in 512 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

After finishing the fraction chapter, we have begun working on geometry and continuing to fine tune fraction math. There are still a number of problems that students are having with adding, subtracting and multiplying fractions. We will continue working on those kinds of problems daily while we work into the geometry chapter. This week will be focused on introducing relationships between angles and how the angles for different shapes add up.

Pre-Algebra:

Since we finished chapter 2, most of the students have begun fine tuning their algebra skills and are really starting to show they understand the material. There are still a few problems such as working with negatives in equations. This will be a focus point throughout algebra for most students. I intend on making at least one problem a day that they must work on math with negative numbers.

Science:

During the past month we have been working through the idea of landforms and how environmental changes alter the lay of the land. This week is the culmination of the chapter with a take home assignment that the students will need to complete before returning to science class and a test.

INFORMATION UPDATE:

We have been asked to have students update their contact information online. In the next week, it would be great if you would please go to the following link and complete the form. It should only take a couple minutes and it would very much help operations here at Ray Elementary.

Update Contact Info

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at bastachowiak@cps.edu or call me at 773-535-0970.

Kind regards,

Mr. Stachowiak

Homework for this week:

Tuesday 2/21/12

Thursday 2/23/12

Tuesday 2/28/12

Thursday 3/1/12

Friday 3/3/12

Everyday Math

Study Links 5.2 and 5.3

Study Links 5.4

Study Links 5.5 and 5.6

Study Links 5.7

Study Links 5.8

Pre Algebra

Page 127-128

#’s 11-19, 23-31 (odd problems only)

Page 134

#’s 11-29, 34-37

Page 140

#’s 7-10, 12-32

Page 146

#’s 12-35

Page 151-153

#’s 14-21, 25-30

Science

Write Rough Draft of Geologist’s Report
Due 2/23/12 

SEE BELOW

Test completed In Class

Completed In Class

Completed In Class

Completed in Class
Name_________________________________________  February 23, 2012

Essay:

Think about the challenge presented to the Boomtown City Council. Based on the information you have gathered during this unit, choose a site for the construction of homes. Write an essay that explains the pros and cons for your site and makes a valid argument to convince the City Council to choose your site.

 

Three sites are:  Delta Marsh

Green Hill

Seaside Cliff

 

You May use this page for your brainstorming/ concept map/ notes. Please write yoru essay on a separate sheet of paper. It should follow the following format.

  1. Introduction with choice of site
  2. Reason one it is the best choice
  3. Reason two it is the best choice
  4. Reason three it is the best choice
  5. Conclusion

 

Your essay will be graded based on the following:

Site chosen (5 points)

Valid reasons selected (5 points for each reason)

Explanation (three per reason) (15 points per paragraph)

Conclusion (5 points)

Use of appropriate vocabulary words (10 points)

Evidence of learning (20 points)

 

Do not use outside resources – only your notebook. All the information for your essay should be evident in your notebook and based on the lessons from class.
Comment?

Thursday, Feb 9 – Thursday Feb 16

Posted on February 10th, 2012 in 512 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

During the past couple weeks we have been working through the skills surrounding fractions. This has included finding equivalent fractions, converting between improper and mixed numbers, finding common denominators, and multiplying fractions. During this week we will be concluding this chapter and taking the chapter test.

I have noticed that many students are having trouble deciding on when to find a common denominator. This should be performed when fractions with different denominators are either added or subtracted. When fractions are multiplied it is crucial to remember it is not necessary to find a common denominator. Instead you should remember the phrase, “Top times top, bottom times bottom.” Lastly, regardless of adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions, you must always remember to reduce the answer to the simplest fraction.

Pre-Algebra:

This week we will be finishing Chapter 2 (Introduction to Variables and Equations) and progressing on to Chapter 3 (Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities). These topics are a bit difficult so extra work is advised.

Science:

During the past month we have been working through the idea of landforms and how environmental changes alter the lay of the land. This week we will be conducting lab to understand how cliffs are subject to the affects of wind and water. Lab notebooks will be collected this week and assessed according to the rubric that the students have agreed upon.

Because we have started a working through the entire lesson in class and finishing the assessment questions before concluding the day. Students are more able to pay attention to their math homework. Because of this, I will be assigning ISAT questions to be completed along with their math homeworks.

INFORMATION UPDATE:

We have been asked to have students update their contact information online. In the next week, it would be great if you would please go to the following link and complete the form. It should only take a couple minutes and it would very much help operations here at Ray Elementary.

Update Contact Info

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at bastachowiak@cps.edu or call me at 773-535-0970.

Kind regards,

Mr. Stachowiak

Homework for this week:

Thursday 2/9/12 Tuesday 2/14/12 Thursday 2/16/12
Everyday Math Test Review Pack Study Links 5.1
ISAT Practice Problems		 Study Links 5.2
Pre Algebra Using the book as a resource, identify the terms, like terms, coefficients, and constants of the equations in problems #1,2,3 on pg 130 Section 3.1ISAT Practice Problems Section 3.2
Science Completed In Class Completed In Class Completed In Class
Comment?

Monday, Feb 6 – Friday, Feb 10

Posted on February 6th, 2012 in 503 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

During the past couple weeks we have been working through the skills surrounding fractions. This has included finding equivalent fractions, converting between improper and mixed numbers, finding common denominators, and multiplying fractions. During this week we will be concluding this chapter and taking the chapter test.

I have noticed that many students are having trouble deciding on when to find a common denominator. This should be performed when fractions with different denominators are either added or subtracted. When fractions are multiplied it is crucial to remember it is not necessary to find a common denominator. Instead you should remember the phrase, “Top times top, bottom times bottom.” Lastly, regardless of adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing fractions, you must always remember to reduce the answer to the simplest fraction.

Pre-Algebra:

This week we will be finishing Chapter 2 (Introduction to Variables and Equations) and progressing on to Chapter 3 (Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities). These topics are a bit difficult so extra work is advised.

Science:

During the past month we have been working through the idea of landforms and how environmental changes alter the lay of the land. This week we will be conducting lab to understand how cliffs are subject to the affects of wind and water. Lab notebooks will be collected this week and assessed according to the rubric that the students have agreed upon.

Because we have started a working through the entire lesson in class and finishing the assessment questions before concluding the day. Students are more able to pay attention to their math homework. Because of this, I will be assigning ISAT questions to be completed along with their math homeworks.

INFORMATION UPDATE:

We have been asked to have students update their contact information online. In the next week, it would be great if you would please go to the following link and complete the form. It should only take a couple minutes and it would very much help operations here at Ray Elementary.

Update Contact Info

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at bastachowiak@cps.edu or call me at 773-535-0970.

Kind regards,

Mr. Stachowiak

Homework for this week:

Monday 2/6/12 Wednesday 2/8/12 Friday 2/10/12
Everyday Math Study Links 2.11
ISAT Practice Problems		 Test Review Pack Study Links 5.1
ISAT Practice Problems
Pre Algebra Chapter 2 Review Using the book as a resource, identify the terms, like terms, coefficients, and constants of the equations in problems #1,2,3 on pg 130 Section 3.1
Science Completed In Class Completed In Class As we will be taking the field trip to the art museum, we will not be doing anything in science today.
Comment?

Thursday, Feb 3 – Due Tuesday, Feb 8

Posted on February 2nd, 2012 in 512 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.7

Pre-Algebra:

Pg. 108-111; Odd numbered problems

Prepare for the chapter 2 test

Science:

Completed in Class
Comment?

Wednesday, Feb 2 – Due Monday, Feb 7

Posted on February 2nd, 2012 in 503 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.9

Pre-Algebra:

Took a test in class. Enjoy the weekend

Science:

Completed in Class
Comment?

Tuesday, Jan 31 – Due Thursday, Feb 2

Posted on January 31st, 2012 in 512 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.6

Pre-Algebra:

Pg. 93-94; #’s 11-41 (odd)

Pg. 105-107; #’s 13-45 (odd)

Science:

Completed in Class
Comment?

Monday, Jan 30 – Due Wednesday, Feb 1

Posted on January 30th, 2012 in 503 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.8

Pre-Algebra:

Pg. 108-111 (odd problems)

Science:

Completed in Class, but prepare for Wednesday’s quiz.
Comment?

Thursday, Jan 26 – Due Tuesday, Jan 31

Posted on January 26th, 2012 in 512 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.5 & ISAT Extended Response Question

Pre-Algebra:

Pg. 81-82; #’s 11-29 (odd), 37,38

Pg. 87-88;  9-35 (odd)

Science:

Completed in Class, but prepare for Tuesday
Comment?

Wednesday, Jan 25 – Due Monday, Jan 30

Posted on January 26th, 2012 in 503 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.6 & 4.7

Pre-Algebra:

Page 105-107; #’s 12-45 (odd questions)

Science:

None – Completed in Class
Comment?

Tuesday, January 24 – Due Thursday, January 26

Posted on January 26th, 2012 in 512 by bastachowiak


Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.4

Pre-Algebra:

None

Science:

None – Completed in Class
Comment?

Monday, Jan 23 – Due Wednesday, Jan 25

Posted on January 23rd, 2012 in 503 by bastachowiak


REMEMBER, GRADES ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25. ANY ASSIGNMENTS DUE BEFORE THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST BE TURNED IN BY TUESDAY TO EARN CREDIT.

ANY WORK COMPLETED FOR PREVIOUS CHAPTERS CAN STILL EARN 50% AND ANY WORK COMPLETED FOR THE CURRENT CHAPTER RECEIVED BEFORE WEDNESDAY WILL RECEIVE 100%.

Everyday Math:

Study Links 4.4 & 4.5

Pre-Algebra:

Pg. 87-88; odd questions for 9-35

Pg. 93-94; odd questions for 11-41

Science:

None
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