The Meanest Math Teacher Ever!

I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Mrs. Lynch.  I've always thought of myself as a fun, hard working teacher that wants her students to be successful and excited about learning.  Turns out that I'm not.  I'm the meanest Math teacher ever.  I had no idea until recently.  All this time I've been lying to myself about the type of teacher I am.

So by now you're probably confused.  Why would I say this about myself?  Well, as it turns out the worst thing that you can do to a class is make them show their work on a Math test.  That's right.  Actually working through the math to solve a (sometimes multi-step) word problem and not accept their test as complete until they've worked out the problem is the worst thing I can expect a child to do.  I did this last week on the Chapter 5 Test and it earned me the title of The Meanest Math Teacher Ever!  Who knew?!  This whole time I thought showing your work was the way to correctly solve Math problems.  Nope!  It's a way to make children unhappy.

I tried desperately to convince them otherwise.  I told them a funny story about the 4th graders at Fall Forest Elementary School, with their teacher Mrs. Lunch and principal Dr. Big.  They got it.  They laughed.  They all think I'm crazy.  :)  However, they still think it's ridiculous that I won't accept a test when they haven't shown their work!

I'm sorry to say that they're going to have to deal with The Meanest Math Teacher Ever, for 18 more weeks.  She's not going anywhere.  They will be expected to try their hardest and show their work. I'm simply not going to give in.

I need your help!  When they share with you their woeful tales, remind them that I'm only doing it because I want them to succeed!

Sincerely,
The Meanest Math Teacher Ever

*This post is, of course, written in jest.  Well, almost.  The students are frustrated that I insist that they work out each problem, and I refuse to let them fail.  Especially over something so silly.*

Weekly Update 12/15

Hello!

• This is our last week of school for 2015.  Students will have full, regular school days on Monday and Tuesday.  Wednesday - Friday school will end at 12:20pm.  
• Class parties will be held on Wednesday.  Thank you for sending in the items we asked for!
• Students return from the winter break on Tuesday, January 6th.
• We have almost reached the end of the grading period.  Friday is the last day of the 2nd 9 weeks.  Report cards will go home on January 14th.

Congratulations!!

The AR deadline is Tuesday, and the following students have already met their goal:

Kaylee
Jordan
Samariya
Arionna
Reagan
Jereal
Charles
Jaden
Christopher
Nathan
Mariah
Collin
Latavia
Ariel
Deshawn
Ryan
Au'Libria
Alvin
Carly
Ember
Carolina
Shaloni
Jennifer
Rayahna
Alayna
Xavier
Corron

I'm so proud of them!!  They have at least 100% of their points AND a minimum average of 85% correct on their quizzes!!  Way to go!!

Reading/Spelling Tests and AR deadline

Students will take the Unit 2, Week 5 tests on Tuesday, December 16th.
The AR deadline is December 16th.
Party- Wednesday, December 17th

Checking on students' AR status

The last day to check out a library book for the semester is December 16th.  Currently, students should have at least 75% of their goal met with an average of 85 % or higher correct.  100% of points should be earned with a minimum of 85% correct by December 17th!!!

The only students currently on track are:

Kaylee
Jordan
Arionna
Jereal
Jaden
Taniah
Mariah
Collin
Latavia
Deshawn
Ryan
Carly
Ember
Carolina
Shaloni
Rayahna
Xavier
Corron

If your child's name is not on this list, please encourage them to complete their AR requirement ASAP! Ample opportunity is provided in class, and at home for homework.  The library is open before school and students have an opportunity almost DAILY to check out a book.  Students not currently on track will be gifted with study hall in order to increase their time to read. They will also need to complete an additional homework assignment since many of them are not completing their reading at home. Please support our efforts!  Thanks in advance for all that you do!

Chapter 5 Math Notes

The Chapter 5 Math test will be given on Monday.  Students were given a study guide (that's due Monday) and a review test on Thursday.  Friday will be spent reviewing!  

What are Factors and Multiples?

Divisibility Rules help you find factors and decide if a number is prime or composite. 

Prime and Composite Numbers

Spirit Night!

Weekly Update 12/2

Happy December!

• The PTO meets tonight at 6:00pm in the Media Center.  This is an important one to attend.  Cocoa, Cookies and Curriculum Workshop is tonight!  You will learn ways to help with Math!
• Chapter 5 Mid-Chapter Quiz is scheduled for Wednesday.  We will take the end of Chapter 5 test on Friday or Monday.  Check your child's agenda book for the exact date.  Be on the lookout for a study guide.  
• Reading Logs are due on Friday this week.
• Keep up to date on your child's grade by logging into Pinpoint.  (Check the "Stay Informed" tab for more information.)

Have a great week!