After recess we read for ten minutes and then had math. In Math 7 we looked at using algebra to solve area and perimeter problems. There was definitely some tension in students' learning as they tried to solve for missing measurements using the formulae that they learned in previous units. I was trying to have them understand the need to represent things in a conventional form. For example, writing 2d instead of 2 x d (2 times d), or instead of d + d. A couple of students stayed in at lunch to hammer out their understanding or to get extra practice questions. I had planned to have the unit test tomorrow, but since there is a dance tonight and because I want to give everyone a chance to get extra practice questions,we'll have the test on Monday, instead.
After lunch we worked on our passion inquiry questions and then listened to Arif's presentation that included the use of Prezi (instead of PowerPoint). It was a most informative talk. We ended the day with some running drills in the gym and then played a rugby drill that involved the class trying to beat Nicholas around a circle (they pass the ball while he runs). It took many tries, but after we split the class they were ultimately able to beat him. Hats off to you, Nicholas, for a very strong and impressive effort.
Here are the answer's for Friday, 31 May's Math 7 practice test:
Thank you Division 2 & your parents for the fabulous donations to your "Kool Kitchen Kontraptions" basket; some alliteration and poetic licence permits spelling mistakes!? Right.
ReplyDeleteBe sure to tell all your folks to come Saturday night to dance, bid & have tons of fun.
Aideen