Friday, May 10, 2013
JOHN 11: 35 "Jesus Wept".
This past weekend, late at night, my wife woke me in tears, unable to old the information inside, alone, until morning. When she said the names I could see the grins on the faces of two children. One of our former students had shot and killed another one of our former students. Two young "boys" that passed through our classrooms, one for a year, the other for two years, immediately remind me of the words of the shortest verse in the Bible; "Jesus wept." When I ponder what it was that we were called to do for these two "men" just a few years ago when they were young and impressionable boys, right now only produces streams of tears. Each one sat in my classroom and looked up at me, and even if each one was unable to express it, I could see through their eyes into their hearts that they were, deep down, hoping I would provide more than just an "education". Every student I have ever met at Clintondale is worth more than what any value a diploma can give. I ache when I think of the precious and eternal value that each one of these two students brought into my classroom. For now all I can think about is two young boys, 14 years old, each one unable to hide that he wanted and needed his education to begin within his heart. Only God is able to see all answers to the many questions that are being asked and will be asked for a long time. For those of us that were in a place to influence, inspire, motivate, love, forgive, and ask for forgiveness, we are the ones that can ask questions that do have answers; it is those answers, if put into practice with each new young person that God entrusts us with, that will become a part of the wonderful mystery of how God can work all things together for good with those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. When the tears slow and time passes, I pray that these two boys will in the future give us a better perspective then we are grasping for now. But today, nothing helps more than to know that "Jesus Wept" at the news of the loss of a dear friend name Lazarus.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Final Exam Information:
The chapters that will be covered on the final exam are 1,2,3,5,6,7
Chapters 3 and 7 should be studied together. They are very similar and the big difference between equalities and inequalities whey you solve the problem is knowing to switch the direction of the arrow if you mulitply or divide both sides by a negative number.
Chapter 1 and 2 are really concepts that were taught at the middle school level and should be basic review. Remember when working with addition and subtraction- if the signs are the same add and use that sign. If the signs are different, it is the larger number (absolute value) and the sign of the larger is the sign of the answer.
Chapter 5 and 6 go together. Remember that the number one equation that was emphasized over and over is y=mx+b M ius the slope of the line and b is the Y intercept. If you want to find an x intercept let y be zero. If you want to find a y intercept x is zero.
The final exam is very important. For many students it will determine whether or not you move on to second semester Algebra. The good news is that if you should not pass the first semester you do not have to wait until summer school or next year to start fixing the problem. You can take first semester Algebra again second semester.
All students should have a list of each kind of problem that is on the test. All students should have taken a practice exam in class already and know what was difficult for him or her and should have written it down.
Also all students should know by now that every single quiz and test and homework assignment may be taken over multiple times and the grade changed if the student is willing to make the effort to meet with me. I even allowed students to go back into first quarter grades and retake anything that he or she wanted to so that the 1st quarter percent that gets averaged with the 2nd quarter percent is higher and increases the chances of success.
I have spent every day after school for hours so students can have private tutoring. Unfortunately only 3 or 4 have ever come or made up or taken over any assignmeents.
The student needs to do well on the final. If they can achieve a 78% or higher they will pass the course if they were failing because of credit review (attendance probems).
Historically less then 10% of students will adequately study for exams and the state guidelines are very different then they were 2 years ago. PLEASE STUDY!
I want you to pass!
The chapters that will be covered on the final exam are 1,2,3,5,6,7
Chapters 3 and 7 should be studied together. They are very similar and the big difference between equalities and inequalities whey you solve the problem is knowing to switch the direction of the arrow if you mulitply or divide both sides by a negative number.
Chapter 1 and 2 are really concepts that were taught at the middle school level and should be basic review. Remember when working with addition and subtraction- if the signs are the same add and use that sign. If the signs are different, it is the larger number (absolute value) and the sign of the larger is the sign of the answer.
Chapter 5 and 6 go together. Remember that the number one equation that was emphasized over and over is y=mx+b M ius the slope of the line and b is the Y intercept. If you want to find an x intercept let y be zero. If you want to find a y intercept x is zero.
The final exam is very important. For many students it will determine whether or not you move on to second semester Algebra. The good news is that if you should not pass the first semester you do not have to wait until summer school or next year to start fixing the problem. You can take first semester Algebra again second semester.
All students should have a list of each kind of problem that is on the test. All students should have taken a practice exam in class already and know what was difficult for him or her and should have written it down.
Also all students should know by now that every single quiz and test and homework assignment may be taken over multiple times and the grade changed if the student is willing to make the effort to meet with me. I even allowed students to go back into first quarter grades and retake anything that he or she wanted to so that the 1st quarter percent that gets averaged with the 2nd quarter percent is higher and increases the chances of success.
I have spent every day after school for hours so students can have private tutoring. Unfortunately only 3 or 4 have ever come or made up or taken over any assignmeents.
The student needs to do well on the final. If they can achieve a 78% or higher they will pass the course if they were failing because of credit review (attendance probems).
Historically less then 10% of students will adequately study for exams and the state guidelines are very different then they were 2 years ago. PLEASE STUDY!
I want you to pass!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
December 7-11
Monday December 11 Chapter 7.1-7.2 Review
Tuesday Review Chapter 7.3-7.4
Wednesday - Collect Binders- 50 Points All work from this quarter forward, which includes chapter 3 and 7. Introduce the graphing of lines
Thursday- Test on Chapter 7 Assign Chapter 5.1 for homework.
Friday, Begin chapter 5 Will go over Chapter 7 test scores and 5.1 Homework
Tuesday Review Chapter 7.3-7.4
Wednesday - Collect Binders- 50 Points All work from this quarter forward, which includes chapter 3 and 7. Introduce the graphing of lines
Thursday- Test on Chapter 7 Assign Chapter 5.1 for homework.
Friday, Begin chapter 5 Will go over Chapter 7 test scores and 5.1 Homework
Monday, November 30, 2009
November 30- December 4
Monday, Retest and Review all of Chapter 3
Homework- Read 7.1 7.2 and 7.3 and do 7-21 in 7.1, 9-25 in 7.2, and 21-27 in 7.3
Tuesday- Go over each section of Homework. Put problems on the board. Check papers with partner.
Wednesday- Do 7,1, 7.1, and 7.3 Study Guides in class and the three practice sheets at home.
Thursday- Take Quiz A and Quiz B in class and give time for questions before a test on Friday.
Friday. Chapter 7 Test (First three sections only) Homework Read Section 5.1 Define vocab, copy each example and do the first 20 problems.
Homework- Read 7.1 7.2 and 7.3 and do 7-21 in 7.1, 9-25 in 7.2, and 21-27 in 7.3
Tuesday- Go over each section of Homework. Put problems on the board. Check papers with partner.
Wednesday- Do 7,1, 7.1, and 7.3 Study Guides in class and the three practice sheets at home.
Thursday- Take Quiz A and Quiz B in class and give time for questions before a test on Friday.
Friday. Chapter 7 Test (First three sections only) Homework Read Section 5.1 Define vocab, copy each example and do the first 20 problems.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
November16-20
Review Chapter 3 all week long. This is the most foundational chapter in the entire Algebra course. Solving equations is going to be showing up in Geometry and Advanced Algebra on a regular basis. We will do each of the sections through the week and by Friday we will finish the chapter. There will be a test next Tuesday November 24th for practice and a test on Wednesday that will count.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Algebra 1 November 9-13
Monday. Quiz over 3.1 and 3.2 Assign reading, note, vocabulary, copy examples, and do #1-30 odd for sections 3.3 and 3.4.
Tuesday Do Study Guides on 3.3 and 3.4 as a class outloud. Do Practice sheets 3.3 and 3.4- start in class and finish for homework. At home- Read, Notes, Vocabulary, Examples from 3.5
Wednesday Quiz over 3.2 and 3.4. Do 3.5 Study Guide with a partner. Do 3.5 Practice as a class and finish at home.
Thursday Read 3.6 as a class. Do 3.6 Study Guide as a class. Practice 3.6 for HW. Review Chapter 3 for Assessment Test on Friday
Friday Chapters 1,2,3 Assessment. Homework. 3.7 Follow normal procedure.
Marking period ends on Friday. Binders need to be in order. Flash Cards can still be made for extra credit.
Tuesday Do Study Guides on 3.3 and 3.4 as a class outloud. Do Practice sheets 3.3 and 3.4- start in class and finish for homework. At home- Read, Notes, Vocabulary, Examples from 3.5
Wednesday Quiz over 3.2 and 3.4. Do 3.5 Study Guide with a partner. Do 3.5 Practice as a class and finish at home.
Thursday Read 3.6 as a class. Do 3.6 Study Guide as a class. Practice 3.6 for HW. Review Chapter 3 for Assessment Test on Friday
Friday Chapters 1,2,3 Assessment. Homework. 3.7 Follow normal procedure.
Marking period ends on Friday. Binders need to be in order. Flash Cards can still be made for extra credit.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
October 26-30
Monday- Finish chapter 2.6 to 2.8 (Turn in Ben Carson/"Gifted Hands" Paper)
Tuesday- Review Quizzes A, B, C, D- go over answers and questions that students have to prepare for their test. For homework tonight do the practice test at the back of chapter 2 on page 133.
Wednesday- Practice Test on Chapter 2
Thursday- Chapter 2 Test, Collect Binders, Give students a reading assignment on Chapter 3.1 and assign vocabulary, practice problems from 3.1
Friday- Begin Chapter 3 - Solving Equations (This is the most important component of the Algebra 1 Course and it must be mastered to be successful in Geometry next year"
This is the last week of the marking period. The "Gifted Hands" paper, which is 3 paragraphs on how the student can make changes in his/her individual lives using Dr. Ben Carson as a role model. The paper is intended to help students think about specific applications and changes that would help each one improve their quality of life as students. It also helps them think as they are planning for the future.
The Binder that will be collected should contain a pouch with 5 pencils, an eraser, a ruler, 100+ sheets of lined paper, and all of the assignments, notes, quizzes, tests, and handouts for the first 9 weeks of school. Each page needs to have Name, Date, Hour and Title. All papers are to be in order by DATE. The Binder is worth half a test grade. I strongly encourage parents to be involved in the "binder process" as many 9th grade students struggle with organizational skills.
Students are welcome to come after school every day for individual help. I will stay as long as a student needs. Students are encouraged to make multiplication flash cards and to review at home nightly. 50 extra credit points can be earned just for making the cards and a point per night can be earned by reviewing for 10 minutes or more, and then bringing me a note with a parent signature and date.
The first quarter of school we focused on chapters 1 and 2, which are foundational math subjects that are vital to a successful high school math experience. Students are allowed to retake tests if they do not perform well, but they must take the initiative and see me after school. Also during the first quarter a considerable amount of time was devoted to organizational and character issues that will greatly help the student be more successful in all of his/her classes.
Parents can contact me at 586-791-6300 ext. 2200. I will do anything that will help your child improve in not only math, but any area that impacts their high school learning experience. Very few students stay after school or retake tests. I encourage each parent to talk to their student about this. Also, it is a good idea to ask them to show you their binders on a regular basis so that you can see whether or not they are staying organized and doing work. If your child has not made flash cards, please talk with them regarding this. Not only can they get extra credit but daily reviewing of their multiplication tables is one of the best things that they can do to improve math skills.
Tuesday- Review Quizzes A, B, C, D- go over answers and questions that students have to prepare for their test. For homework tonight do the practice test at the back of chapter 2 on page 133.
Wednesday- Practice Test on Chapter 2
Thursday- Chapter 2 Test, Collect Binders, Give students a reading assignment on Chapter 3.1 and assign vocabulary, practice problems from 3.1
Friday- Begin Chapter 3 - Solving Equations (This is the most important component of the Algebra 1 Course and it must be mastered to be successful in Geometry next year"
This is the last week of the marking period. The "Gifted Hands" paper, which is 3 paragraphs on how the student can make changes in his/her individual lives using Dr. Ben Carson as a role model. The paper is intended to help students think about specific applications and changes that would help each one improve their quality of life as students. It also helps them think as they are planning for the future.
The Binder that will be collected should contain a pouch with 5 pencils, an eraser, a ruler, 100+ sheets of lined paper, and all of the assignments, notes, quizzes, tests, and handouts for the first 9 weeks of school. Each page needs to have Name, Date, Hour and Title. All papers are to be in order by DATE. The Binder is worth half a test grade. I strongly encourage parents to be involved in the "binder process" as many 9th grade students struggle with organizational skills.
Students are welcome to come after school every day for individual help. I will stay as long as a student needs. Students are encouraged to make multiplication flash cards and to review at home nightly. 50 extra credit points can be earned just for making the cards and a point per night can be earned by reviewing for 10 minutes or more, and then bringing me a note with a parent signature and date.
The first quarter of school we focused on chapters 1 and 2, which are foundational math subjects that are vital to a successful high school math experience. Students are allowed to retake tests if they do not perform well, but they must take the initiative and see me after school. Also during the first quarter a considerable amount of time was devoted to organizational and character issues that will greatly help the student be more successful in all of his/her classes.
Parents can contact me at 586-791-6300 ext. 2200. I will do anything that will help your child improve in not only math, but any area that impacts their high school learning experience. Very few students stay after school or retake tests. I encourage each parent to talk to their student about this. Also, it is a good idea to ask them to show you their binders on a regular basis so that you can see whether or not they are staying organized and doing work. If your child has not made flash cards, please talk with them regarding this. Not only can they get extra credit but daily reviewing of their multiplication tables is one of the best things that they can do to improve math skills.
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