Week of September 6-10

Hi everyone,

Here are the grades as of 9/3/10. Click on the image for a larger view. The schedule for the upcoming week is below.




Business Concepts 2
We finished chapter 2 on Friday with a test. Overall, the class did very well. On Tuesday, we will start chapter 3, over international business. We will take notes and complete activities throughout the week, with no test scheduled for the week.

Business Concepts 1
Last week, we finished chapter 1 and now will skip ahead to chapter 15, about consumer protection. We will be looking through issues of Consumer Reports and learning about how to be smart consumers. There will be notes and activities throughout the week, with no test planned.

Business Math
Last week, I had planned to continue with chapter 1. However, with the shortened class periods it was difficult to get much accomplished each day. Instead, students completed review problems so I could assess class strengths and weaknesses. We will jump back into chapter 1 on Tuesday, with homework assignments each night. We may have a test this Friday, but it depends on if I think the class is comfortable enough with the material. If not Friday, then next Tuesday. I don't like to give tests on Mondays.

Business Law
On Friday, we took a test over chapter 1. Scores were fair, which is to be expected on this first test. Generally what I see is that students have had me for business concepts. Many of the test questions in that class are common sense and fairly easy to understand. Business law is a junior/senior level class and it takes a bit more of an effort studying for the test and understanding the material. So, if grades are lower than expected, it's likely a result of the test, but there is plenty of time to turn that around. As for this week, we will watch a movie called Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room to go along with our discussion on business ethics. Students will take a quiz and write a short report about the fall of Enron.

I think that's it for this week. Any questions, please feel free to e-mail me. Hope you enjoying the long weekend!

MD