2nd Six Weeks

The end of exam week means the beginning of a new grading period. This means we get to start new. Let's continue the good habits and let go of the bad,  and Mark growth in our academics. This six weeks we will be covering several new topics involving geometric figures, starting with surface area and progressing to volume and being able to compare and contrast between the two. We will be working with several hands on math labs to better grasp these concepts. Can't wait! 

Don't forget we have the UTRGV HESTEC field trip coming up,  so make sure to turn in your $5 fee to your homeroom teacher. The itinerary for the day's activities promises to have some very interesting exhibits, so you definitely dont want to miss out! 

Wrapping up

This week we will be covering absolute value equations and inequalities.  This will be the last topic taught before your common assessment next week.  The assessment schedule for next week is as follows:

Tuesday:  Reading
Wednesday:  Math/Algebra
Thursday: Social Studies
Friday:  Science

Solving Equations

This week we will be working with solving equations.  Students have been exposed to solving one and two step equations in previous years,  so we will begin with that to serve as a refresher for some,  and a reteach for others. We will then work our way through multi-step equations that will have variables on both sides of the equal sign. This will be a new concept for my students,  but I am confident that they will get it in no time. Equations are like the see-saw at the playground,  in order for it to be balanced, we must remember "whatever is done to one side,  must be done to the other side."

Princeton Class Representatives

It's that time of the year, time to pick who will represent our Princeton homeroom best. The ballots have been counted and the winners have been chosen. Our class representatives for 2015-2016 will be Herby Romero and David Vasquez. Congrats! I know you will do our class proud. :)

Welcome to 8th grade! :)

On behalf of our amazing 8th grade team, welcome to 8th grade at Ac2E Middle School! We are positive that this will be your best year yet!

As a recap, here is a copy of the information provided to you in your Math/Algebra syllabus. 

Mathematics-Algebra Class Syllabus

Hope you had a great first day, can't wait to see you tomorrow! :)

& the Countdown begins...

Time flies when you are having fun! As the year quickly winds down, our calendar here seems to get more and more booked with events! Check us out!

Falcons are EOC ready!

Time has come! Our mighty Falcons have been busy prepping for our Algebra I End of Course Exam.  As their teacher, its pretty amazing when my students' biggest worry is the fact that they are taking the exam on a computer, and not the actual test itself! This speaks volumes on their self confidence in Mathematics, which makes me so proud! EOC, Bring IT! Stay tuned for results in less than 1 week! :)