Thank you for visiting my website!  You can find  your child's math homework assignments below on this page.  I update my math grades (practically) every weekend by Sunday night.  Please check out the parent portal.  Presently, my grades are updated through 11/1!

Upcoming Events -

Panther Team T-Shirts - Were delivered to students on Wednesday, 11/4!!!  Please wear these on the day of the Zoo Trip on Friday, 11/6.

Zoo Trip - This Friday, November 6

Important Info below:

We will leave the middle school around 9:15 AM. 

We will return at 2:00 PM. 

Chaperones should arrive by 8:45 AM and meet us in the cafeteria. 

1)  Clothing should be neat & appropriate to represent our school.

2)  Shoes should be comfortable.

3) Please listen to the weather prediction for the day of the trip and dress appropriately.  Rain or shine, we will go on this trip.

4)  Lunch can be purchased at the zoo, or your child can carry a bag lunch.

5)  Cameras may be taken if desired.

6)  A child may take a reasonable amount of spending money for lunch and souvenirs.

7)  No electronic games, cell phones, etc.

Math Assignments

 

 

Monday, 11/2 -

Chapter 2-5 - Algebra - Solving Addition Equations using inverse operation (subtraction)

Every student will be notified of their 1st MP math report card grade.  Reports will go home to parents of any student with a D or F average.  Today we will begin 2nd MP in math class.

HW - p.76 #(8-16)  Show 4 steps QWAC

example:

     Question     m + 4 = 8

     Work               -4   -4

     Answer        m      = 4    (circle the answer)

     Check          4 + 4 = 8

Extra credit - 4 Thanksgiving graphs are due 11/19.

 

Tuesday, 11/3 -

Teacher Staff Development Day

No school for students.

 

Wednesday, 11/4 -

Chapter 2-5 - Algebra - Solving Addition Equations using inverse operation (subtraction)

HW - pp. 76-77 #(18-31)  - Show 4 steps QWAC

example:

     Question     m + 4 = 8

     Work               -4   -4

     Answer        m      = 4    (circle the answer)

     Check          4 + 4 = 8

Extra credit - 4 Thanksgiving graphs are due 11/19.

 

Thursday, 11/5 -

Chapter 2-6 - Algebra - Solving Subtraction Equations using inverse operation (addition)

HW - pp. 79-80 #(7-27)  - This is a change!

Show 4 steps QWAC

example:

     Question     m  - 4 = 8

     Work               +4   +4

     Answer        m      = 12    (circle the answer)

     Check          12 - 4 = 8

Since there is the Zoo Trip tomorrow, this assignment is due on Monday, 11/9.

Extra credit - 4 Thanksgiving graphs are due 11/19.

 

Friday, 11/6 - Zoo Trip Today

See information above.

 

 

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My Welcome Letter - attached - IMPORTANT!!!!

     I would reallllllly appreciate it if you would read my Welcome Letter.  You will find it in the "My Files" link attached to this page.    On my Welcome Letter you will find LOTS OF DETAILS!!!  It explains how I grade, what I grade, how often students will have homework, what supplies to bring to class every day, what are bellringers, and so much more.  

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Something really important I didn't have room for on my Welcome Letter...  

Why do I make students show all of their work??????

1)  It helps students learn how to do a problem.

2)  It helps students get the answer correct.

3)  It helps me to see where a mistake was made.

4)  It helps a student see where they made a mistake.

5)  It makes it easier to do harder, multi-step problems once students know the basics of the easier problems.

6)  It's good to learn to follow directions.  

If you don't care about #1-6, then read #7...

7)  If you don't, you won't get credit!!!!!!!!!!!

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School Rules - It's simple...

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible 

You'll be hearing a lot about these in EVERY CLASS, EVERY DAY.

 

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Online homework/study help!   -   WOW!!!!!  

     For every section of the book, there is an online homework help & study link online!  Just click the link at the bottom of this page in the "Favorite Links" section.  

     Not only will you see practice problems and practice quizzes, but you can even click on "VIDEO" and a video of an actual teacher will show you how to do the problems!!!!!!!

Check it out!!!!  It's AMAZING!!!!!  I wish they had that when I was in school!

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Panther Team Website -

    Keep updated on team and school events!  See the Favorites Link at the bottom of this page.  (This is not yet updated for the new school year.)

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Parent Portal:

 

     Keep up with your child's grades on the Chichester School 

District Parent Portal!

https://eschoolbooks.chichestersd.org/eschoolbook/scbk/admin/login.cfm

     For information on how to sign up for the Parent Portal, 

please contact Mrs. Riley @ 610-485-6881 x2000.  Usually you can 

just stop into the main office to sign up.  You will need a picture 

id.  But, it only takes a few minutes.  It's definitely worth it!

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School Rules:

• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible

You'll be hearing a lot about these in every class, every day. 

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To contact me --

     Feel free to contact me at any time, if you have a question, or just to say hi!

e-mail - jransom@chichestersd.org

phone - 610-485-6881 x2308

     I check my e-mail after school, and on nights and weekends.  I do not usually check it during the school day since I am very busy teaching.  When you e-mail me, I will get back to you within 24 hours; but usually much sooner.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Judy Ransom 

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