Quick Study Island Math Day

We are going to do a quick lesson on Study Island, and then learn about LAYERS for Paint.net.

7th Grade:
4. Algebra (Standard M7A)
a. Algebraic Expressions - lesson
6th Grade:
5. Algebra (Standard M6A)
a. Ratios - lesson

Excel Exercises

Type in the following spreadsheet, and format it to look like the sample below.

Instructions

1) Type in all text and numbers shown in the spreadsheet below.

2) Format all numbers as a currency.

3) Center the spreadsheet heading 'Sales for the Month' across the spreadsheet.

4) Format all text as displayed in the sample below.

5) Create formula's to display a total for each sales rep.

6) Create formula's to display a total for each product.

7) Create a formula to calculate the total sales for all sales rep's for the month.


Basic Spreadsheet Concepts Exercise 1

8th Grade Excel Practice

Let's see if we can use a spreadsheet to calculate our averages in our math class.

Remember: Summative (70%)
Formative (30%)

Pay close attention to the hints I am about to give you. Work together to formulate the solutions!

Simple Excel Exercise, Typing Pal, & Drawing Software

8TH GRADE: Click here to access a simple exercise using Microsoft Excel.

6TH & 7TH: Let's take a portion of class to explore a drawing software program called PAINT.NET. Click here for some information about this.

Software Review & Finish Typing Pal Exercises

Let's start off today with a review of four of the major types of software that we use in school. Hopefully, you have already, or you will use all of these before you leave my class.

Internet Browser
Word Processing
Presentation
Spreadsheet

You will be able to access definitions to all of these from the class website "Vocabulary" section.

What Is A Spreadsheet?

A spreadsheet, also known as a worksheet, contains rows and columns and is used to record and compare numerical or financial data. Originally, spreadsheets only existed in paper format, but now they are most likely created and maintained through a software program that displays the numerical information in rows and columns.

Microsoft: Excel
Mac: Numbers

Learn By Playing: Video Games In The Classroom

-Video Games In The Classroom Article

-Technology Article Summary Due Today

-More TypingPal Lessons Added

Typing Pal Accounts Are Working!

I have Typing Pal accounts set-up for all students now! Take a look at the new poll on the right side of this screen, and choose your favorite sports team. Then, click here to log into Typing Pal with your very own account!

Log In Using:
ID # (123 456 7890)
ID # pw (123 456 7890 pw)

Technology Literacy Sample Test

Today, I want to start by taking a practice Technology Literacy Test. With a partner, write down the answers to the questions listed HERE.

BCS Class Contract

I understand that it is my responsibility to do the following during the first 5 minutes of class:

1) Log onto my computer using my student I.D. number.
2) Open two internet browser windows to the following websites.
-gmsbcs.blogspot.com
-PowerSchool student account (check all class grades)
3)Turn off the sound on my computer.

After 5 minutes, I will be ready to listen silently and start the assignment for the day. I will also follow the procedures listed below at all times during this class.

1) I know how to access the standards for MSBCS on the class website.
2) I will be able to access PowerSchool and show my grades at all times.
3) I will never access other areas of the computer until the assignment is finished.
4) I will never access inappropriate content on the computer.
5) I will never access other areas of the computer if I am failing an academic class.
6) If I am failing an academic class, I will utilize Study Island for that subject
upon completion of the day’s assignment.
7) I will remain seated unless I have permission to be out of my seat.
8) I will talk quietly when talking is allowed.

Touch Typing WPM Pre-Test

Today we are going to get an estimated Words Per Minute (WPM) count. Please go to the following website when prompted, and wait for further instruction on how to complete the test.
CLICK HERE FOR THE TEST

8th: Presentation Project / 6th & 7th: Touch Typing

8th Grade
Get together with your groups for our presentation projects.
-Organize
-Introduction
-Body
-Conclusion

6th Grade & 7th Grade
-Let's get down to some specifics on how to effectively use TypingPal!
This is a great program to teach touch typing if you use it properly.

What Is Presentation Software?

8TH GRADE
-Let's discuss the meaning of presentation software.
*any software program for creating graphic presentations with visual aids, handouts, slides, etc.

-Let's begin to form our groups for a group project using presentation software.

6TH & 7TH GRADE
- Let's go in depth on how to use PowerSchool as a resource.
- Let's explore Typing Pal
Log in using: student / student

Resumes Due --- Study Island Pre-Tests Due

Please make sure you have your completed resume open on your desktop.
Please make sure you are logged into www.STUDYISLAND.com.

8th Graders:PRESENTATION SOFTWARE

WINDOWS USERS: Open Microsoft Powerpoint = Start-All Programs-Microsoft Office-MS Powerpoint

MAC USERS: Use the search feature to look for KEYNOTE.

Please spend 15-20 minutes exploring this Presentation Software.

7th & 6th Graders:

Let's Explore Typing Pal!
-to log in use
click here for TYPING PAL

Finalize Resumes & SI Pre-Tests

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FINISHED THE 5 PRE-TESTS ON STUDY ISLAND!