Lesson Review                        3 ASE Evening                             July 2006

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Wednesday, July 05, 2006                                3 Learners Present                  2 hours

Individual math.

Thursday, July 06, 2006                                    5 Learners Present                  2 hours

                            W3.3b Use word processing tools when writing on the computer (Writing: Strategies)

Writing Projects:

One student is finalizing a bunch of pieces to put into a book.  Another finished his June Writing

project before working on Math (mixed numbers). Another completed her July Writing Project.

 

  Student Comments

Female                   45.00 -- 59.99

I was able to finish my writing project in one night[.] I am better in finishing my writing.

[What helped you learn today?] Joe's [patience] with me.

[What didn't help?] Working in the computer

Male                     25.00 -- 44.99

Joe showed me there's 2 different ways to use the word there.  [they're, there, their]

Tuesday, July 11, 2006                                      6 Learners Present                  2 hours

        Compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals & integers using appropriate algorithms and a variety of techniques (Number

                                                       Relationships & Computation)

Mostly Math:

2 people were working on long division.  One person worked on multiplying and dividing

fractions and mixed numbers. Another worked on percent problems (percent of decrease or

increase).

Wednesday, July 12, 2006                                3 Learners Present                  2 hours

          Represent and use numbers in a variety of equivalent forms and in order relations (Number Relationships & Computation)

Individual math.


Thursday, July 13, 2006                                    6 Learners Present                  2 hours

                                  How individuals and groups interact with and impact systems (Systems)

Class watched video…"Shadow of Hate." Sparked good discussions about hate, bias and

prejudice in this country both past and present. Read an article about the history of the Ku Klux

Klan. Sparked more questions about the symbols they use (cross burning, swastika, vocabulary,

handshakes, etc.) We will follow up with further discussions about this as well history of other

organizations that use symbols and rituals.

 

Vocabulary words…"carpetbaggers" and "scalawags."

  Student Comments

Male                     25.00 -- 44.99

Dividing mixed numbers by fractions[,] whole numbers and other mixed numbers

[Other Learning (or Work) Efforts:] Watched movie on the start of World War 2 and read Ku Klux Klan

Female                   45.00 -- 59.99

I learned about the Ku Klan organization.  Louise talking about and explaining about it was good

Tuesday, July 18, 2006                                      4 Learners Present                  2 hours

        Compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals & integers using appropriate algorithms and a variety of techniques (Number

                                                       Relationships & Computation)

Math

1 learner worked on multiplying fractions and mixed numbers.  Another practiced long division

while a third worked on percent word problems.

The other student worked on doing final revisions and paginations for a little booklet he wants to

 publish.

  Student Comments

Male                     25.00 -- 44.99

[Next Steps:] Graphs and Algebra

Wednesday, July 19, 2006                                2 Learners Present                  2 hours

Math and Reading


Thursday, July 20, 2006                                    5 Learners Present                  2 hours

        Compute with whole numbers, fractions, decimals & integers using appropriate algorithms and a variety of techniques (Number

                                                       Relationships & Computation)

                                   W3.4b Practice all steps of the writing process:  (Writing: Strategies)

Math and Writing

One student worked on long division, moving into examples with 2 digits in the divisor.  Another

 worked hard on percent problems.

Two students also worked on writing with one starting an account of his car breaking down and

the other finding graphics to decorate a book we hope to bind soon.

One student practiced reading and writing with a volunteer tutor.

  Student Comments

Male                     25.00 -- 44.99

I didn’t know how to spell some words and Joe showed me how to find the right way to spell it

Female                   45.00 -- 59.99

I work[ed] on divisions[.] I am still working on it[.]  I am getting there slow[ly].

Male                     45.00 -- 59.99

[I could have learned more if . . .] I had more time

Male                     25.00 -- 44.99

[I learned today because . . .] I made it happen

[I could have learned more if . . .] I was on time

Tuesday, July 25, 2006                                      2 Learners Present                  2 hours

       W2.4e With assistance, revise essays for clarity, organization, word usage, and mechanics (Writing: Structure and Mechanics)

Writing

Wednesday, July 26, 2006                                5 Learners Present                  2 hours

Individual math and writing.

Thursday, July 27, 2006                                    4 Learners Present                  2 hours

Individual math and writing.

  Student Comments

Male                     25.00 -- 44.99

I think I am getting this math stuff because I'm not so tired and Louise is patient when I make the

same mistakes over and over.