Chapter 5A quiz

With the snow day we did a half and half day.  Half was review with a game and the other half was the eight point quiz that covered the four topics we've done so far this chapter.  This quiz was graded as follows:

80-100%         3
70-80%           2
0-69%             1

Since it's all the same content there was one grade for the quiz, but entered into both NS and EE standards. 

I've noticed a lack of effort in some and it showed in those who did the practice sheets scored 2's or 3's.  That's awesome, that's learning!  Those who did not do the practice (I sent an email on Friday to check the comments by the grade) struggled to demonstrate their knowledge of the topics. 

There are at least fifteen minutes provided for the students to work and ask questions daily, those who get to work get the assignment done in class most of the time. 

A big area I see a struggle in is lack of a pencil.  Please make sure your child has two sharpened pencils per class per day and also a small handheld sharpener to be successful.  I've personally handed out more than 100 pencils this year and it's usually the same students who need them.  Just do a quick check up on school supplies at the almost half way part of the year. 

Jumping into section 5-5 tomorrow:  Multiplying Mixed Numbers

It's that easy!  Lots of practice tomorrow in class.