Diagnostic Testing

You will be taking a diagnostic math test this week to see how well you understanding the material we've covered so far in math class. This will not count as a grade, but will help you and me make sure you can be successful in my class.

This is the site where you sign up for the test.

New Year, New Game!

That's right! We're going to play some games. Below is a link to a new website called Manga High.
Sometimes playing games can challenge you and motivate you to learn. Let's give it a try over the next few weeks to see how we like it.

I'll give you your login information in class the week we return and we'll go through how it all works. I'm excited! Are you?

Next Payment for CIMI due this Friday, December 16!

Don't forget that your second Catalina Payment is due this Friday, $69. You can pay more if you wish. Make check payable to: Santa Ynez School.

Friday is a minimum day.

New Trimester, New Attitude

This week we start our second trimester. If you did well the first trimester, then keep up the good work! If not, now is the time to commit to your learning and to make some changes in your attitude and motivation. If there's anything I can do to help you be successful this second trimester then please come a talk to me. I want you all to succeed and would be happy to support you in your goals to be successful this trimester.

Here are some things you can do be have a successful trimester:

• Talk to your teachers.
• If you don't know what you are responsible for, ask.
• If you need clarification or help with something, ask.
• Look over your class notes every day
• Do you understand what was presented in the last class?
• Is there any homework or other work due?
• Do you have questions about the last class that you want to ask this class?
• Think about your learning
• How do you learn best?
• What would help you learn something better?
• Be an active, responsible learner
• Don't wait for teacher to tell you what is do, ask.
• Participate in class
• TRY to figure things out before asking the teacher
• Ask questions

I look forward to helping you learn and succeed this trimester. 

What Math Education Should REALLY do!!

Thomas Suarez is a 6th grade student at a middle school in Southern California.

Catalina Island

There is a Student/Parent Meeting about our Catalina Island field trip this coming Tuesday, November 15 at 6pm  in room 10. We will go over details of the trip and answer any questions you might have. Please show up promptly so we can keep this meeting short.

There is an information page on this blog. Just click on the Catalina page on the right.