Friday, June 8th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
This is our last class together for the year.
Spending so much time on my computer was not what I had in mind when I became a teacher. Although I continued to enjoy our interactions through the work you submitted and the correspondence of questions, I missed the hustle and bustle of our classroom. I also missed your faces and smiles (and even the infrequent frowns).
Prior to March 22nd, my intention had been to return to AISB for one final school-year 2012-2013. Unfortunately, this is no longer possible. I will be returning to New York City to teach at the High School where I was teaching before moving to Bamako. If you happen to find yourself in the city please get in touch with me. My personal e-mail address: dedougou@hotmail.com
I have enjoyed our time together and only wish it had not been cut short in such a drastic way.
Please keep in touch!
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, June 6th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
We have only two classes left!
For Wednesday please complete the following reflection.
End of year reflection questions
Send me your completed questions by Friday.
Our final class assignment will be posted on Friday morning.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, June 1st, 2012
AND
Monday, June 4th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
Friday’s class should be spent completing your last unit test. It will be shorter than others since it is not assessing a full chapter.
Access your test here:
Unit Test on Spatial Thinking June 1 2012
Monday’s class should be spent completing and submitting any missing work from the quarter. All grades will be entered by Wednesday, June 6th so this is the final push to the end of the quarter.
Good Luck!
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
Today must be spent on review of all topics in unit 9: spatial thinking.
You will have a unit test on Friday — this is our last unit test of the year. You are only responsible for the content we covered.
Content:
1. Points, lines and planes
2. Angle relationships and parallel lines
3. Classifying polygons
4. Problem solving: draw a diagram
5. Congruence
6. Circles
Format:
15 multiple choice questions.
Good Luck,
Ms. Shabica
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Monday, May 28th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
I am posting this early since May 28th is my birthday. Sadly we were not able to do the countdown as we did last year.
For Monday’s class you will be studying about circles. This will be our last section on spatial thinking before we have a test on half of the unit. Wednesday of next week will be a review class where I provide the topics, content, and format. Friday, June 1st will be your last unit test.
You will study two topics in circles:
1. Finding circumference
2. Making circle graphs
Exercise 1: Watch and take notes from the video on circumference.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-089s.html
Exercise 2: Watch and take notes form the video on making circle graphs.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-922s.html
Exercise 3: Use this link to access a problem set on the above topics. Complete the problem set and let me know your score.
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=ada&wcsuffix=0906
If you need the above lesson quiz in word format due to internet issues please let me know as soon as possible.
Has it been relatively easy to view the videos for the topics in math? I know it is a little late for this type of feedback but I would still appreciate a response.
You need to e-mail me your score on the problem set by Wednesday, May 30th.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
For today you will study about congruence.
Exercise 1: View and take notes from the following video:
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-903s.html
Exercise 2: Reflection
Answer the following questions:
1. Explain the meaning of congruence.
2. What are the three methods one can use to show congruence in triangles?
3. What does the method “side-side-side” require?
4. What does the method “side-angle-side” require?
5. What does the method “angle-side-angle” require?
Exercise 3: Complete practice problems.
Problem Set Congruent Triangles Wed May 23
The reflection and problem set are due: Monday, May 28th, 2012
There will be no class posted on Friday for the Africa Day holiday.
Enjoy your three-day weekend!
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, May 18th, 2012
AND
Monday, May 21st, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
We are moving forward in our unit on spatial thinking. For Friday and Monday you need to complete the following exercises on classifying polygons and problem solving.
Exercise 1:
Watch the video on classifying triangles by angles and sides.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-087s.html
Exercise 2:
Watch the video on classifying quadrilaterals.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-904s.html
Exercise 3:
Problem set on classifying polygons.
Problem set on classifying polygons
Exercise 4:
Watch the video on problem solving by drawing a diagram.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-088s.html
Exercise 5:
Problem set on drawing diagrams:
Problem set on drawing diagrams
Both problem set answers are due by Wednesday, May 23rd.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
We will continue our study of spatial thinking today by exploring angles and parallel lines.
Exercise 1: Watch the following video on finding the measure of an angle:
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-085s.html
Please take notes in your math notebook.
Exercise 2: Watching the following video on relating angles and parallel lines:
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-086s.html
Please take notes in your math notebook.
Exercise 3: Problem set.
Complete the following problem set. DUE: Friday, May 18th
Problem Set Angles and Parallel Lines May 16
E-mail me with any questions or concerns.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Monday, May 14th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
I hope you have all turned in your unit 8 projects and your unit 8 test.
Today we are beginning out 9th unit on “Spatial Thinking.”
To begin, please watch the following video:
This video highlights identifying intersecting, parallel, and skew lines. It is titled, “Naming Geometric Figures.”
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-084s.html
and then watch this video:
This video highlights lines, segments, and rays. It it titled, “Naming Lines, Segments, and Rays.”
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-352s.html
As you watch each video make sure you take notes and follow the examples featured. If you have your textbook you may follow this lesson in section 9-1.
Your only assignment following the viewing and note taking is to define the following:
Intersecting Lines
Parallel Lines
Skew Lines
Segment
Ray
Please send me your definitions by Wednesday, May 16th.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, May 11th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
I hope you are quickly finishing up your unit 8 projects. There are a few students who have not submitted the unit 8 test. Please turn that in as soon as possible!
For today’s class we will do a few review activities to provide a final summary of unit 8 prior to moving into unit 9, Spatial Thinking.
Please complete the following two activities:
graphing to decode review puzzle
puzzling systems review puzzle
This third activity is an extension activity for students who would like an extra challenge:
substitution search extension for unit 8
Turn in the first two activities by Monday, May 14th, 2012
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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TEST TROUBLE: For anyone having difficulty accessing the graphics for the Unit 8 Test, please try the following. You can click on the image for a larger visual.
Let me know if this solves any of the problems.
Pages 1 and 2
Pages 3 and 4
Pages 5 and 6
Pages 7 and 8
Pages 9 and 10
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Monday, May 7th, 2012
AND
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
Dear grade 7,
I will post the answers to the unit test once all students have submitted their work. (Just a reminder, the test is due Monday morning.)
For Monday and Wednesday you will be completing a unit project that covers the concepts and understandings required for “Linear Functions and Graphing.”
You can find the requirements for the Unit 8 Project here:
If you need a spreadsheet:
If you need graph paper:
Some extra help graphing linear equations:
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm
The Unit 8 Project is due on Friday morning. You have two full class periods to work on it.
Good Luck!
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, May 4th, 2012
Use this link to access your Unit 8 Test:
Grade 7 Unit 8 Test Friday May 4 2012
Remember, you must complete the test independently without the aid of your textbook.
Good Luck!
Please submit your answers to the test by Monday morning, May 7th.
Thanks,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
On Friday I will post your Unit 8 test.
Please spend this morning’s class studying for the test.
It will include the following main topics:
1. Relations and Functions
2. Equations with Two Variables
3. Slope and y-intercept
4. Writing Rules for Linear Functions
5. Scatter Plots
6. Problem Solving Strategy: Solve by Graphing
7. Solving Systems of Linear Equations
8. Graphing Linear Inequalities
The format of the test will be 20-25 problems, at least half of them will be in multiple choice format.
The following link is a quiz on the last section in case you would like extra practice. (This is recommended, but not required.)
http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=ada&wcsuffix=0808
Please let me know if there is anything confusing or in need of clarification.
Good Luck!
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, April 27th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
Please make sure you have made contact with your partner and are collaborating on solving linear inequalities by graphing problems. In addition, we are going to begin solving systems of linear inequalities problems today and things can get a little dicey. Therefore, you should be all caught up with the work and it will help to have a “partner-in-crime” when moving forward with the material. Systems of inequalities is a wonderful topic, but can be confusing as well.
Exercise 1: Review the video explaining systems of linear inequalities from Wednesday.
Exercise 2: Study my example here on how to solve a system of linear inequalities.
Step 1 — We show the solution of a system of linear inequalities by graphing them (similar to the solution of a system of equations). First put each inequality in the slope/intercept form: y = mx + b
Step 2 — Graph each line using the y-intercept and the slope. If the inequality is > or < make the line dotted. If the inequality is > or < make the line solid.
Step 3 — Using a “test-point” decide which side of the line contains the solutions set and shade that region. (Usually when y > you shade above the line and when y< you shade below the line.)
Example: Solve this system of linear inequalities
a) 3x + 4y > -4
b) x + 2y < 2
First place both inequalities in slope/intercept form:
a) 4y> -4 – 3x
a) y > -1 -3/4x OR y > (-3/4)x -1
b) 2y < 2 – x
b) y < 1 – 1/2x OR y< (-1/2)x + 1
Next I graph each on one coordinate plane — see pdf here:
Solving Systems of Linear Inequalities
If this still doesn’t make sense you can find even more help here: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/syslneq.htm
Exercise 3: Complete these five problems. (Due: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012)
Graph each of the linear systems to find a solution:
1.
y 
–3
y 
6 – 3x
2.
y 
3x – 2
y –x + 3
3.
x – 4y 
20
x – 5y 20
4.
x 5
3y 2
5.
5x + 2y 3
x + y 4
For an extra extension (or for those who feel they have really mastered systems of linear inequalities and have some extra time during the four-day weekend) here are 10 problems with their solutions. Print out the worksheet, try the problems without looking at the answers and then compare your answers with the given solutions. This is not required. (It will not be on the virtual school assignment speadsheet.) BUT it is a lot of fun for those of you looking for a challenge! If you do attempt it, please let me know how you do.
http://www.kutasoftware.com/FreeWorksheets/Alg1Worksheets/Systems%20of%20Inequalities.pdf
Enjoy your four-day weekend!
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
I am going to delay our unit test due to the challenges of the final sections and the benefit to spending a little more time on graphing inequalities. (The test will no longer be at the end of this week.)
For your work today I am going to ask you to partner with someone else in the class. (You will be communicating via e-mail. If you can’t find a student e-mail please let me know.)
These are the students participating in virtual school. Please note your partner for today’s class:
Leena with Laye
Mathilda with Gabriel
Kailou with Mikkel
Baba and Cheick
Hussein with Samuel
Exercise 1: Writing your own linear inequalities.
Please write your own set of five linear inequalities. You may use my practice problems as a guide, but they should not be copied. Once you have developed your set, please e-mail the five problems to your partner. Your partner will have e-mailed you their problem set. You must solve each others problem sets. Write back with the solution or a description of the solution. Make sure you understand how to solve a system of linear inequalities by graphing it correctly.
Things to watch out for:
Using a dashed or a solid line.
Shading one or the other side of the border line.
Exercise 2:
Watch the following PowerPoint on SYSTEMS OF LINEAR INEQUALITIES.
As always, take notes while watching for the first time. Then, watch it again a second time letting it run all the way through without interruption.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-083s.html
Exercise 3:
Write a reflection to your partner that explains how to solve a system of linear equations by graphing.
Exercise 4:
Write a short e-mail to me indicating your completion of the problem set and the lesson reflection. This will be due to me by Friday morning.
Good Luck!
Ms. Shabica
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
The title of today’s lesson is: Graphing Linear Inequalities.
This corresponds with the first part of section 8-8 in your textbook if you have it with you.
The objective of today’s lesson is to: Understand and graph linear inequalities.
Exercise 1: Watch the video that explains graphing linear inequalities.
http://www.phschool.com/atschool/academy123/english/academy123_content/wl-book-demo/ph-082s.html
As always, please watch and take notes (press pause if needed) for the first time. Then, watch a second time all the way through without pausing. You will find that the video will make more sense the second time as you watch it without interruption.
Exercise 2: Respond to the following reflection questions (submit by Wednesday morning):
1. What is the difference between a linear equation (also known as a linear equality) and a linear inequality?
2. What determines whether you create a graph of a linear inequality with a solid line or a dashed line?
3. What is the first step in graphing a linear inequality?
4. How do you know which side of the boundary line to shade?
5. How can you check your work to make sure you are correct?
Exercise 3: Practice Problems (Submit by Wednesday morning).
Complete the following practice problems on graphing linear inequalities:
Graph each linear inequality. (You will be graphing on a coordinate plane.)
1. y ≤ 2x – 6
2. y ≥ – 3x + 1
3. 3x – 2y > 18
4. -3x + 6y < 30
5. 3x – y ≥ 15
6. y > -3
7. 3x – 7y ≤ 21
8. x ≥ 4
Since the solutions for the practice problems are going to be on a graph — is it possible to complete the 8 problems on graph paper and then scan it or take a picture and send as an attachment? It would be very helpful! Please note: the graphing of linear inequalities that we are doing now is not on the number line, but on the coordinate plane. Use the video as your example.
Good Luck!
Ms. Shabica
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Friday, April 20th, 2012
Dear Grade 7,
As I mentioned in my post for science class, it has come to my attention that some of you are feeling overloaded with work. Please use Friday morning to catch up on any of the assignments from the week. In addition, if there are any concepts causing confusion you may use the time to locate additional resources using the internet that could help you clarify understandings.
We will be continuing with the very last section of Unit 8 on Monday. Our Unit Test will still be held on Friday, April 27th.
Please e-mail me with any questions or concerns.
All the best,
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
IMPORTANT: If you do not have your textbook to complete the practice problems in the book (section 8-7) please complete the following problems instead!
http://www.kutasoftware.com/FreeWorksheets/Alg1Worksheets/Systems%20of%20Equations%20Graphing.pdf
The first two pages contain 10 problems that ask you to solve systems of linear equations by graphing. Pages 3 and 4 contain the answers. Please complete the problems first to the best of your ability. Then check your answers using the answer sheets. E-mail me the number you answered correctly. Thanks!
Ms. Shabica
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2012
Dear 7th graders,
Part I: This morning you need to complete the practice problems in the book for section 8 – 7. (These are the problems that follow the concepts covered in that chapter.) Do only the odd problems and check your answers in the back of the book.
Part II: After you have completed the practice problems and checked your work you need to complete the following quiz:
Grade 7 Math QUIZ Wednesday April 18 2012
E-mail me your answers to the quiz questions at mshabica@aisbmali.org.
Part III: After you have completed the quiz you need to complete the following systems of equations activity concerning cell phones.
Cell Phone Systems of Linear Equations Activity:
E-mail me your completed work by Friday morning.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Ms. Shabica
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UPDATE: Please note I’ve changed the Unit 8 Test for Friday, April 27th. (Monday, April 30th is a holiday)
Monday, April 16th, 2012
Dear 7th graders,
I am pleased to be back with all of you again — although sad it is not in person.
I will be guiding you through the final concepts of Unit 8. Our Unit 8 Test will be held on Friday, April 27th (less than two weeks from now). I am leaving plenty of time for extra review. Normally our classes are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In the interest of continuity and routine I will maintain this schedule.
For Monday, April 16th please use this link to access your math lesson plan.
Grade 7 Math Monday April 16 2012
As you can see it is all about section 8-7 of your textbook, “Solving Systems of Linear Equations.” On the lesson plan I’ve included a video that explains the concepts covered. You may e-mail me as well with any concerns (mshabica@aisbmali.org) but be aware that I am four hours behind — when you are doing your lesson at 8:00 am I will still be sleeping since I am on the East Coast of the U.S. and it will be 4:00 am. I will try to answer all questions by the following day.
I know this entire situation has been less than ideal but I will do my best to continue addressing all your needs in math until June 8th. I look forward to hearing from you all soon!
Ms. Shabica
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Dear 7th graders,
I have good news for you: from tomorrow, Monday 16 April, Mrs Shabica will be your math teacher again. Not yet in person, but virtually!
That means that she will set assignments for the last part of Chapter 8.
Good luck and hope to see you all back at the school in Bamako soon.
Bye, Mrs. Robertus.
Dear 7th graders,
Here is the last lesson for this week:
Grade 7 Math friday 13 april 2012
Have fun!
Mrs. Robertus.
Dear students,
Have you remembered to send last week’s work to me?
Here is the work for wednesday:
Grade 7 Math wednesday 11 april 2012
Have fun!
Mrs. Robertus
Dear 7th graders,
Here is the work for tomorrow:
Grade 7 Math tuesday 10 april 2012
I have send an e-mail to everyone who had handed or send in work. Remember tomorrow is the deadline for last week’s work.
Good luck!
Mrs. Robertus.
Dear 7th graders,
I have received some answer sheets, which I will look at this afternoon. I will let each student know by mail how they did.
Because the week has been so hectic for all of you, those students who have not send in their work can still do so before Tuesday April 10th.
Have a nice easter weekend, wherever you are!
Bye, Mrs. Robertus.
Dear 7th graders,
I have seen many of you worked hard on the lessons, but I have not received many answer sheets yet. Make sure you hand or send them in.
Have you noticed there was a mistake in yesterday’s worksheet?
There was a sentence: ‘Answer the questions in the worksheet attached’, but there was no worksheet! You were lucky there!
The work for friday you will find here:
Grade 7 Math friday 6 april 2012
Have fun!
Mrs. Robertus.
Dear students,
You will find the lesson for thursday here:
Grade 7 Math thursday 5 april 2012
Good luck.
Mrs. Robertus.
Hello, 7th graders,
Here is the lesson on functions and relations, please complete it before friday:
Grade 7 Math wednesday 4 april 2012
This is the worksheet:
identifying functions and relations
Please bring it to class for the lesson on friday.
Have fun, see you friday.
Mrs. Robertus.
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