Things went well today in math class. My students were using the data from their surveys they gave their classmates to make graphs - 2 bar, 2 circle, and other of their choice - 1 for each question. They also need a frequency table for each question/graph, and a circle graph table for each of the 2 circle graphs. These will all eventually go onto poster board to make a display to show their survey results. So far, they are doing very well. The circle graph is causing them some problems, but I expected that. We have not done any fractions, decimals or ratios yet this year. Many students struggled with the protractor use also but they seem to be catching on quickly.

The biggest concern - those few who will not/cannot tune in to oral instructions, and are unable/unwilling to read the printed ones given them. It is always the same few....

Social studies - they worked in groups to create a timeline comparing important historical dates from US and Canada 1763-1900. WOW! We had allowed one class period to finish but most of my groups were still in the planning stages. We will finish tomorrow which throws off the rest of the week...

I leave Wednesday at noon, gone Thursday & Friday to Michigan Institute for Educational Management conference in Grand Rapids. That makes for a hectic week this week and next, with next week being Thanksgiving. THis week is the end of the 2nd marking period so grades are due by end of day next Monday... whew!