December


 * The chapter 7 test was given. The first part of the test was fine. However, when it came to surface area, volume and area of irregular shapes, the kids crashed. I think we need to spend more time or better examples of this on the notes. Since they are given the formulas on the reference sheets, it is just a matter of substitution, but they were omitting pieces of the question. Basically, its seemed like they didnt read the directions. - Jeri
 * Because of my lower grades on the overall averages and students not coming in on their own, I am instituting a mandatory 9th period. I will require the students with averages below a 70 to come in twice a week for extra help. This can be on HW, test corrections or review. The kids are not taking the initiative themselves, so now I have to force them. - Jeri