math tasks

Grade 6
Fraction work with unlike denominators and word problems with models
Grade 7
Lesson 16
Problems with rational numbers ( which includes fractions and signs)
Mid-Module next week
Grade 8
Handout on dilation not from the origin
Lesson 6
similarity
Mid-Module next week

math tasks

Grade 6
Division of Fractions with common denominator "unit form" Lesson 3 with models
Lesson 4 Problems & Models for fractions with unlike denominators
Grade 7
Rational Numbers Lessons 14 complete
There will be a Mid Module Assessment early next week on the four basic operations, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including signed and mixed numbers.
Grade 8
We have been working with similar figures through the use of dilation.  Lesson 6, a handout with dilation from points other than the origin, and the Frayer model for similar that includes measurements:
corresponding angles have the same measure and preserve shape
segments are proportional
           image  = r * the original    and    r  = image / original

Science Cell Projects

Students received back their graded cell project rubrics.  There were many descriptors but the only one that will be on the report card is the one regarding "Cell Functions"  Students are encouraged to make corrections if they received a level "2" or a level "1" on their cell function portion of their cell projects.  If parents or guardians have any questions, please email me to ask.

math tasks

Grade 7
Rational numbers are the focus specifically using equivalent fractions with powers of ten as the denominators, doing long division (divide, multiply, subtract, bring down) to do division of fractions and create a decimal.  Students have Percents On A Number Line with fraction/decimal/percent equivalence. A Frayer model for rational numbers is to include place value starting with tens, ones, decimal, tenths ...... all the way to millionths, and what a quotient, dividend, and divisor are with there placement using a fraction bar, division house, and divided by signs.

Grade 8
Lesson 6 is an extension of Lesson 5 where the scale factor is applied to both values in a co-ordinate pair to find the co-ordinate pair for the image.

Student Conferences

Hello Odyssey Families,

Our team will hold student conferences on Tuesday, April 11th and Wednesday, April 12th from 4:00pm-7:00pm on both evenings.  Please click here for the conference letter with attached sign up sheet.  We think this is a perfect opportunity to work with families, teachers and students to hear students speak about their learning and set goals moving forward.  We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,
Team Odyssey Teachers

math tasks

Grade 6
Lesson 2 was completed this week as worked on visuals for the division of fractions.  We are currently working on Lesson 3.
Grade 7
Lesson 13
Frayer model for rational numbers including repeating and terminating forms.  Percents on a number line has examples of both.  We are also using place value to make fractions from decimal then reducing to equivalent fractions.  Powers of 10 and factorization are also being used.
Grade 8
Dilations Lessons through number 5 have exposed proportionality in similar figures.  The shape in similar figures is preserved as corresponding angles are equivalent.

math tasks

Grade 6
Did not meet due to SBAC scheduling
Grade 7
Lesson 11 review of patterns
Lesson 12 Vocab: dividend, divisor, quotient, multiplicand, multiplier, factor
Fact Families - Lesson 12 first two pages
Grade 8
Review of Parallel lines cut by a transversal
Lesson 4
handout and pages S.17 & 18
enhanced definition of similarity: corresponding angles have the same measure,
corresponding sides are proportional

3/17 Weekly Email

Here is a link to our weekly email

math tasks

Grade 6
Lesson 2 Division of Fractions
page S.9 Example 2 with visual model, page S.10 Exercise 1 & 2 with visual models
Grade 7
pages S.66, S.68, S.72 and handout complete with rules for multiplication and division of rational numbers., S.68 definitions of product, multiplicand, and multiplier,
S.72 definitions of dividend, divisor, and quotient
Grade 8
Lesson 3 first page, Exercise on page S.8 & S.9 a-e (complete), S.4 definition of dilation, page S.3

Team Breakfast Moved to March 31!

Team Odyssey will have an end of the trimester continental breakfast gathering on Friday, March 31, from 7:45-9:00 am.  If you would like to join us in recognizing students of Trimester 2, please pop in for a few minutes, or stay the whole time if you can! Students will be asked to sign up to bring a little something to share. This time around, we have decided to focus on shareables and not use griddles so that we have room for seating, and so that our cooks can relax with a cup of coffee! We know that schedules are difficult to rearrange, so please know that there will be a final student celebration in June as well.  Please feel free to contact Stacey at sendres@mymtsd-vt.org or 893-5513 or Joe Smith at jsmith3@mymtsd-vt.org.  

End of Trimester 2 Breakfast Celebration!

Team Odyssey will have an end of the trimester continental breakfast gathering on Friday, March 24, from 7:45-9:00 am.  Students will be asked to sign up to bring a little something to share.  If you would like to join us in recognizing students of Trimester 2. Pop in for a few minutes or stay the whole time of you can!  We know that schedules are difficult to rearrange, so please know that there will be a final student celebration in June as well.  Please feel free to contact Stacey at sendres@mymtsd-vt.org or 893-5513.

math tasks

Grade 6
Lesson 1 Unit 2 Division of Fractions
model and algorithm
Grade 7
Multiplication of Signed Numbers
Lesson 10 Lesson Summary multiplication is repeated addition
Lesson 12
Matrix/Co-ordinate look alike, and Summary
Problem Set #1
Grade 8
Lessons 1 complete, Lesson 2 as assigned

LA Reading Log 14

Reading log 14 due Monday, March 13  click https://docs.google.com/document/d/15WvlKN3ubR_5yAX_CA4Sn2jJYMJ9zV25HCa9We_dexU

Science Update

Students received a copy of their graded science fair projects on Monday.  It included feedback from the judges.  We discussed how their project grades will translate into report card grades.  Students were encouraged to make corrections and take projects home.  We are beginning a cells unit and want to use student questions to guide the investigation into cells.  Next week, students will create a model cells and will be working with partners.  The project will be due on Wednesday and here is a view-only copy of the project guidelines.  We will move towards answering student questions.  

math tasks

Grade 6
Lesson 1
pages S.3 all with diagrams & S.4 #1&2 should have diagrams
Important question: Why do we use the flip (reciprocal) reciprocal when we divide fractions ?
Grade 7
The handouts from class
Grade 8
The Exercise below Example 2
Lesson 2  S.10 Lesson Summary and dilation
Problem Set #2  colored pencils recommended

math tasks

Grade 6
Complete Lesson 1
Dividing Fractions
Grade 7
Lessons 8
Lesson Summary & Problem Set #1, 6-9
Lesson 9
Lesson Summary & Problem Set #5
Grade 8
Frayer models for: dilation and similar
definitions for : line, angle, segment, & ray
Lesson 1 complete

Science

Students received back their graded Science and Engineering Fair projects today.  We discussed how their graded projects will determine their T2 report cards.  All students are encouraged to make corrections and take their poster boards home by Friday when the Trimester closes.  Grades are also entered in PowerSchool.  If you have any questions, please email me or call at 893-5511.