ECST Mathematics Department
Newsletter
October 25-29, 2021
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ACTIONABLE ITEM
SURVEY: Where Are We Now?
SURVEY: Where Are We Now?
Complete the Google Form HERE to indicate where you anticipate you will be in the curricula with instruction by the end of cycle 1. The DUE DATE for this survey is Friday, October 29th by 9:00AM. The results will be analyzed and shared, then discussed at the November 17th math department meeting. A similar form will be completed again in January in anticipation of the cycle 2 benchmarks.
REMINDERS FOR
NEXT TWO WEEKS
October 26, 2021: PSAT Assessment for Grades 10 & 11
Refer to building communications from your administrators and/or guidance department for details about proctoring.
Thank you to Alexandra Antoine, Luis Rodriguez, Christian Tanion, and all those who helped them for coordinating the collection, maintenance and distribution of calculators.
November 1, 2021 (Monday): Half-Day Inservice
Single session schedule; Students dismissed at 12:43PM
Department-based Inservice for staff
November 2, 2021 (Tuesday): Half-Day Election Day
Single session schedule; Staff & students dismissed at 12:43PM
November 3, 2021 (Wednesday): Half-Day Inservice
Single session schedule; Students dismissed at 12:43PM
Building-based Inservice for staff
November 4-5, 2021 (Thursday & Friday): NJEA Convention
No Classes for staff & students
INTERESTING FINDS
Congratulations
Congratulations
Justin & Vanessa!!!
Justin & Vanessa!!!
Justin Bevilacqua had an eventful weekend, to say the least. Show Justin & Vanessa some love by sending then your wishes HERE. Pick a blank slide and write your wishes. If the slides fill up, make a duplicate and then edit with your own message.
SEL in the Math Classroom
SEL in the Math Classroom
From Inside Mathematics: Social and Emotional Learning and Mathematics. This article focuses on the math practice standards.
From Planbook (Blog): How to Bring Social-Emotional Learning to Your Math Classroom (And Why You Should). This blog emphasizes that math is logical and also emotional.
An observation... and a gift of time
An observation... and a gift of time
I have been listening the 9th grade teachers and there is a common theme: students are rusty with solving linear equations (8.EE.C.7). If you are looking for activities that extend beyond the dreaded worksheet or "I do-we do-you do", then these activities may interest you. These may be good to plan for the abbreviated schedules on Nov 1-3.
M+A+T+H=Love : Sorting Cards for Solving Equations With Variable on Both Sides
Engaging Math : Solving Equations Balance Method Card Sort
Illustrative Mathematics Task (8.EE.C.7) : Solving Equations
IM Gr8 U4 L5 : Desmos Lesson and supporting activity blackline masters
Quizziz : Solving One Variable Equations
TPT Free : Two-Step Equations Domino Activity
TPT Free : Multi-Step Equation Station Maze
If there is positive feedback about these activities, then I will do the same for graphing linear functions. But if no one gets to this line of the newsletter and/or has no interest, then I will reclaim my time. 😎
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