Monday August 27, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Wrote a Math Similie & put it on an index card: Math is like_________ because________.
• Reviewed Mean, Median, Mode, & Range.
• Finished our grade 8 Review.
• Worked on mp9, Page xii, #1,2, 4, & 6 AND mp9 Page xiii, activities 1-4, DUE TUESDAY.
• These are Problem Solving & Math Communication Activities. Understanding how to approach these types of questions is VERY important for being successful in math.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our Biological Diversity title pages.
• Had a homework check on our Section 1 vocabulary.
• What does the word trend mean?
• Studied a wolf population - sia9, Read pgs 4-6, complete the graph & answer the 3 questions on the back page of your graph. Use complete sentences.

All the Rest:

• Reading in class: it is to help you get better, we are here to support each other and to help each other improve.
• Class time: you are given lots of class time to complete your assignments. It is up to YOU to use it wisely.
• Independent learners: use their time wisely & keep their notebooks organized.
• Questions? See me!