Math 7H Blocks 1 & 2
SOLs Covered: 8.8 Three-Dimensional Models
Math Unit: 20 3-D Models
Daily Agenda: February 22-25, 2022
Upcoming Assessments: Quiz 3.06 Composite Figures (Fri. 3/4)
MSM2 Block 4
SOLs Covered: 8.8 Three-Dimensional Models
Math Unit: 20 3-D Models
Daily Agenda: February 22-25, 2022
Upcoming Assessments: Quiz 3.06 Composite Figures (Fri. 3/4)
Happy Friday, folks! It's been another fun-filled week of math, but I'm running on fumes at this point and honestly need a nap, so I'm going to keep this on the short-and-sweet side... probably... yall know by now that sometimes I get carried away with things!.
This week was devoted to three-dimensional models, better known to the kids as the "we get to play with blocks!" unit. There's definitely more to it than that, but the kids get ridiculously excited when they see the blocks and it's nice to see that they can still be little kids at times, despite how so many of them think they're fully grown at this point. There was a lot of playing with blocks though as they built various three-dimensional models with linking cubes and then identified their various two-dimensional side views. They had to match 2-D to 3-D and vice versa, which is a lot easier with the models in hand than just looking at their images on paper or on the screen. The kids have done really well with the topic and many flew through the work, having enough time to really play around and create models of their own design (see my teacher/class Instagram for some examples; they were so eager to share their creations!).
We completed the formative check for the unit together on Thursday before quizzing on Friday. Most kids did great, but for those who struggled a bit are reminded that they need to pay very close attention to the phrasing ("which is not a view," "what are the front and left side view," etc.) and highlight the important bits so you don't get tripped up. If they need to borrow the blocks again next week to help with their second attempt, all they need to do is ask, but I'll be sure to remind them any time they have independent work time during class.
One final bit of information before I wrap this up. I've finished fully planning out the marking period, which means I know the final requirement for ALEKS topics. The kids will need a total of 40 topics by the end, so for those who are behind, this should help them plan/pace their progress to reach that goal. A few kids have already hit the goal and are now even earning points towards the final marking period, which I'll try to figure out that max requirement for that as soon as possible.
Well, that should do it, but please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I hope everyone has an amazing weekend!