Before March Break TEST SCHEDULE

Math 9 will write a test on Scientific Notation, Exponent Rules and Square Root on Thursday, February 25th during 2nd block.

Science 9 (and "10") will write a test on Chapter 13 pages: 400 – 402, 404 – 405, 418 – 419, 424 – 428, 430 – 433. Using these pages and your classroom learning, a question sheet will be answered in full sentences and paragraphs (where necessary). Marks are rewarded for proper spelling, organization and thought. Make sure you bring something to write with and looseleaf to write on!

Both subjects have reference material posted on my blog and wikisites.
Ms. Norman

Hello

Hi everyone, I hope your week is going well. The marking of ELPA is going well for me and the students all seem to be doing well.

I look forward to seeing you next week. I hope you are being helpful in the classroom. Work smart and have fun.

Ms. Norman

MATH 9 extra help

Extra help is given every Wednesday after school from 3pm to 4pm. This week, February 10th, we will be working on fractions and order of operations. Any other math help is welcome too! In class we have been working on exponents.

I will be away next Wedensday (February 7th).

Ms. Norman

SCIENCE 9 and MATH 9

Science 9
I have placed a review sheet on my wiki-site. This study guide can be checked off each item once you have read and studied the notes to ensure you have covered all the material this term. HINT: study the tests and answers you have in your notebook!

You will write your Science exam on Friday, January 29th at 8:20am in the Great Hall.
Bring a minimum of 2 sharp pencils and an eraser.


Math 9
Make sure you review the (hand-written 24 page) package I gave you on all the math we covered this term. This covers all material. Make special note of equation of the line (Y = mx + b) and what each portion of this equation means. Make special note of linear, parabolic and exponential curves.

You will write your Math exam on Thursday, January 28th at 8:20am in the Great Hall. Bring a minimum of 2 sharp pencils, an eraser, calculator and rualar with you.

Best of the exam spirits! I know you will do well.
Get a good nights sleep the night before.

Ms. Norman

Exam Schedule

Students should prepare themselves for exams by studying their notes and referring back to work covered over the term. English students may find it useful to review the movies watched in class, and reading through the novels again for key chapters.

BE PREPARED for your exam. Bring sharp pencils, and/or pens along with ruler, calculator and erasers if required. Notes will not be used, not are ipods or other musical devices allowed.

Advance to my wiki site for additional notes and PowerPoints studied in class.
Good luck to all.
Ms. Norman

Math and Science

There will be a review test in both Science and Math on Tuesday, January 19th. This test is on all material covered since mid-terms and is intended as a review for exams next week.

Science 9 exam begins at 8:20am in the Great Hall on Friday, January 29.

Math 9 exam begins at 8:20am in the Great Hall on Thursday, January 28.

Subject help is available after school until Thursday, January 21st. Students are welcome to study in my classroom at any time when I am present during exam week.

English Novel Project

Silent Reading Novel Project
The following questions should be answered in full sentences and full paragraphs. You can write the answers in your journal.

My novel is: _________________________, written by: ______________________________.

Be prepared to present to class upon completion of novel.

1. After reading the opening chapter, predict what do you think is going to happen through the novel.
2. Would you like to be one of the characters in the book? Which of the characters would you become if you could? Why?
3. If you were the author, would you have changed the name of a character?
4. If you were the author, would you have changed a scene in the book? Which scene and what would you have done different?
5. How does the main character develop as a person through the book?
6. Are you confused about what happened (or didn't happen) in the book? What don’t you understand?
7. Who else should read this book? Do you have a friend who would enjoy this book? Why would they enjoy it?
8. Would you like to read more books by this author? Why or why not?
9. Write a brief summary or review of the book. What happened? What didn't happen?
10. What was your favorite part of the book?

11. If you were to cast the book as a movie, who would you cast for each role?

12. If you were to choose a theme song for your movie, what would it be?