Math Mock Test - Day 1

Mock Testing Days are always challenging....
But I have to say, I was very impressed with how the kids handled it today!

• 1st period was about silent sustained reading and getting ready for the test.  Getting ready means putting coats and stuff away, putting the tables in rows and columns, sharpening pencils, and making sure we have everything ready to go.  The kids did really well with this!
• 2nd/3rd Period - Mock Math Testing!  After the kids finished testing, they started making Valentine's Day card holders and some started making cards.  We are doing a card exchange on Friday. The kids have the class list and we decided that we will show our friendship by making sure EVERYONE gets a card from EVERYONE!

  

  Eric showing off his Valentine's Card Holder!

  
  

  

  Briannie and Sean designing their cards.

• 4th Period - Students paired up and read each other's Performance Based Assessment (Compare/Contrast Essay with The Birchbark House and Northwest Coast People).  After 15/20 minutes of reading each other's work, they gave each other feedback and then were given another 20/25 minutes to make corrections and additions.  The ONLY homework they have tonight is to take the rubric and rewrite their draft to make it perfect to turn in tomorrow.
• 5th Period - Prep period with Ms. Davis.  After a day of mock testing, it was nice that they had indoor game time to unwind a bit.  Kids who were not back in the room from testing at the end of 3rd period used this time to do their card holder and arts in the back of the room while others had game time.  
• 6th period - Lunch
• 7th period - We reviewed Chapter 4, lesson 1 by looking at summaries of the two major sections, and then working on a comprehension activity.  

Homework:

• Perfect the PBA Compare Contrast Essay.  That's it!  Don't show up tomorrow saying you forgot, you left it at home, you didn't have time... NO EXCUSES!