7th Loyola: We continue to learn about proportions and how to tell if a relationship is proportional. Based on student readiness level, students will practice with unit rates, find the constant of proportionality in relationships, or graph proportional relationships from equations.
7th Chicago: We continue to practice with unit rates. We also use unit rates to compare relationships. For example, comparing unit rates at the grocery store to see which product i the better buy.
8th DePaul: We continue to investigate really big and really small numbers using scientific notation. We will start multiplying and dividing numbers written in scientific notation.
8th UIC: We finish with how to multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation. We practice translating between algebraic expressions and written English statements.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Judicial Jumpstart
Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization (JTB-APO) is hosting Judicial Jumpstart for middle school students (6th-8th graders) on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Students in the Chicago area are invited to join us for a day at the Federal Court where they will have the opportunity to view a live court proceeding, interact with Federal Judges during a judges panel, and learn about the duties of a U.S. Marshall!
I'm attaching a flyer and would greatly appreciate if you could spread the word to students and parents. They can apply using the link in the flyer and I'm also including a link here.
For more information on JTB-APO programs, visit our website jtb.org and please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for your time and I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Cristina M. Figueroa, J.D.
Program Director
Just The Beginning - A Pipeline Organization
Volunteer at Ray
1. Go the volunteer application page: here
2. Bring and ID to Ray so Ms. Neely (the AP) can check you in.
3. Pass the application process.
4. Start helping out!
2. Bring and ID to Ray so Ms. Neely (the AP) can check you in.
3. Pass the application process.
4. Start helping out!
Sunday, September 23, 2018
Math Week 9-24-18
7th Loyola: We continue to learn about proportions and how to tell if a relationship is proportional. We will spend the bulk of our time relating proportions to algebra by determining the constant of proportionality (and direct and partial variation), k, in terms of y=kx.
7th Chicago: We learn about equivalent ratios. We will use tape diagrams to determine equivalent ratios. We then focus on unit rates and how to use unit rates to compare relationships.
8th DePaul: We continue to practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power. We then investigate really big and really small numbers using scientific notation.
8th UIC: Then we practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power. We then investigate really big and really small numbers using scientific notation, as well as, how to multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation.
7th Chicago: We learn about equivalent ratios. We will use tape diagrams to determine equivalent ratios. We then focus on unit rates and how to use unit rates to compare relationships.
8th DePaul: We continue to practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power. We then investigate really big and really small numbers using scientific notation.
8th UIC: Then we practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power. We then investigate really big and really small numbers using scientific notation, as well as, how to multiply and divide numbers in scientific notation.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Math Week 9-17-18
7th Loyola: We learn about proportions and how to tell if a relationship is proportional. We also relate proportions to algebra by determining the constant of proportionality, k, in terms of y=kx.
7th Chicago: We learn about ratios and how to represent and model ratios. We then move to determining equivalent ratios.
8th DePaul: We practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power.
8th UIC: We finish with distinguishing between rational and irrational numbers. Then we practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power. Students will also review distributive property as it relates to algebraic expressions and equations.
7th Chicago: We learn about ratios and how to represent and model ratios. We then move to determining equivalent ratios.
8th DePaul: We practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power.
8th UIC: We finish with distinguishing between rational and irrational numbers. Then we practice with the rules of exponents: multiplying, dividing, negative powers, zero power, power to a power. Students will also review distributive property as it relates to algebraic expressions and equations.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Ray Fall After-School Registrations Open!
Ray Fall After-School Registrations Open!
Fall 2018 session registrations are open for the following programs. Many classes start the second week of school so please register soon! Please sign up to Ray ENews here--it is THE BEST way to receive timely notifications about after-school programs and other school news.
The following programs led by University of Chicago students will start later in October: Creative Writing (1-8) and Debate It Forward. Stay tuned through the Ray PTO ENews!
Monday, September 10, 2018
Open House this Thursday from 4:30 to 5:30.
The Back to School Open House will be Thursday, September 13th from 4:30-5:30 pm
I will be in my room for parents to say hello, get information about mathematics in 7th/8th grade, and ask questions. There will not be formal conferences.
Administrators will be set up at tables to talk with parents on the first floor.
8th grade parents will have a DC trip meeting at 5:30---look for flyers tomorrow for further info.
Parents are welcome to attend the LSC meeting in the cafeteria at 6 pm.
I will be in my room for parents to say hello, get information about mathematics in 7th/8th grade, and ask questions. There will not be formal conferences.
Administrators will be set up at tables to talk with parents on the first floor.
8th grade parents will have a DC trip meeting at 5:30---look for flyers tomorrow for further info.
Parents are welcome to attend the LSC meeting in the cafeteria at 6 pm.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
Math Week 9-10-18
7th Loyola: We will begin the year learning about how proportional relationships can be modeled visually with graphs.
7th: UChicago: We begin the year with ratio and proportion. We will look at what makes something a ratio and how ratios can be expressed in many ways.
8th: UIC: We begin with polynomial expressions and how to create equivalent expressions using properties of number, number operations, and exponent rules.
8th: DePaul: We start with the rules of exponents-- base and power!
7th: UChicago: We begin the year with ratio and proportion. We will look at what makes something a ratio and how ratios can be expressed in many ways.
8th: UIC: We begin with polynomial expressions and how to create equivalent expressions using properties of number, number operations, and exponent rules.
8th: DePaul: We start with the rules of exponents-- base and power!
Friday, September 7, 2018
Beginning of Year NWEA testing for 7/8th graders
Beginning of Year NWEA testing for 7/8th graders will be 9-10-18 and 9-11-18 (Monday and Tuesday next week!)
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Mathematics for week 9-4-18
ALL: This week we will practice with rules and routines. We will also set classroom norms and establish our vision for teaching and learning in the 2018-19 school year. Finally, we will begin our mathematics thinking using Youcubed.org's Week of Inspirational Math, which posits that anyone can learn mathematics when he/she has a growth mindset.
Check out this great video here.
Check out this great video here.
Homework due 9-7-18
ALL: Sign up for Khan Academy and Google Classroom. Class codes will be sent home on Tuesday and be updated here at the end of the day Tuesday.
Homeroom 304: Return parent (and student as needed) signed forms.
Homeroom 304: Return parent (and student as needed) signed forms.
- Ray Parent and Student Handbook acknowledgement page
- New Emergency Contact form
- Family Income form--this form is crucial for us to get funding from the state
Log-in to your CPS email and go to the Classroom app. Click join and us the code below to join your assigned math class for this year.
Class Name Code to join Google Classroom
8th UIC hndv80i
8th DePaul unc5v5m
7th Loyola 7vmwiy9
7th UChicago 4vtg8w
KHAN COACHING CODES:
- Go to khanacademy.org/join
- Enter your class code and press “Add”.
- If you don’t already have an account, press “Create a new account”. Enter your date of birth, then sign up using Google, your school email, or by creating a username.
Class
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Code
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8th UIC
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ED2T5U8T
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8th DePaul
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YNBPP4G6
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7th Loyola
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N2WFH84T
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7th UChicago
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MCHYJQ2W
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