Hi everyone,
I have been grading over the weekend and will post updated grades Monday evening here on the blog.
For now, here is the schedule for this week:
Business Concepts 2
We will take a test over chapter 3 on Monday and begin covering chapter 5, over business organization on Tuesday. We will do activities in class throughout the week, but there should not be any take home work.
Business Concepts 1
We will begin chapter 9 on careers and finding a job on Monday. Students will look at their interests and values to determine careers that may be appealing to them. Then, we will discuss the steps of finding a job, including the search, application and interview processes. There should not be any take home work this week and there will not be a test this week.
Business Math
On Monday, we will work on the chapter 2 reading guide in class. The reading guide will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. We will begin covering each section of chapter 2 daily, with homework assigned each night. No test this week.
Business Law
We will cover chapter 3 this week over the court system. It's a quick chapter and we will have a test on Friday. Study guides will be due Thursday.
That's it for this week. I'll have the grades posted tomorrow evening. Have a great week.
MD
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Week of September 13-17
Hi everyone,
Here are the grades as of 9/10/10. Click the image for a larger view.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business concepts 2
We will continue chapter 3 notes and activities, with a test planned for Friday. Study guides should be due on Wednesday.
Business concepts 1
Students will work on identity theft PowerPoints early in the week and we will plan on having a test on Friday over chapter 15. Study guides will be due on Wednesday or Thursday.
Business math
We have finished all five sections of chapter 1. The beginning of the week will be a review, with a test planned for Wednesday. Students who may be struggling with the content in this chapter are encouraged to come to before or after school tutoring, as much of what we do this year will build on the concepts in this chapter.
Business law
Students will write a short paper on the Enron scandal, as we finished watching the movie on Friday. Later in the week, we will explore Internet law.
I think that's it for this week. Please e-mail me with any questions/concerns you may have.
MD
Here are the grades as of 9/10/10. Click the image for a larger view.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business concepts 2
We will continue chapter 3 notes and activities, with a test planned for Friday. Study guides should be due on Wednesday.
Business concepts 1
Students will work on identity theft PowerPoints early in the week and we will plan on having a test on Friday over chapter 15. Study guides will be due on Wednesday or Thursday.
Business math
We have finished all five sections of chapter 1. The beginning of the week will be a review, with a test planned for Wednesday. Students who may be struggling with the content in this chapter are encouraged to come to before or after school tutoring, as much of what we do this year will build on the concepts in this chapter.
Business law
Students will write a short paper on the Enron scandal, as we finished watching the movie on Friday. Later in the week, we will explore Internet law.
I think that's it for this week. Please e-mail me with any questions/concerns you may have.
MD
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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
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
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Week of August 30-September 3
Hi everyone,
I will have grades for all classes posted next weekend. For now, here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business Concepts 1
Study guides will be due at the beginning of the week. We will take a test over chapter 1 on Wednesday. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
Business Concepts 2
Study guides will be due on Thursday with a test on Friday over chapter 2. I will also collect chapter notes on Friday.
Business Math
We will continue working through chapter 1 of the textbook. Students should have a daily homework assignment each night, except for Friday.
Business Law
We will finish up the chapter 1 notes this week. Study guides will be due on Wednesday, with a test to follow on Thursday or Friday, depending on how much we get accomplished with the shortened class time. Notes will also be collected on that day.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
I will have grades for all classes posted next weekend. For now, here is the schedule for the upcoming week.
Business Concepts 1
Study guides will be due at the beginning of the week. We will take a test over chapter 1 on Wednesday. I will also collect chapter notes that day.
Business Concepts 2
Study guides will be due on Thursday with a test on Friday over chapter 2. I will also collect chapter notes on Friday.
Business Math
We will continue working through chapter 1 of the textbook. Students should have a daily homework assignment each night, except for Friday.
Business Law
We will finish up the chapter 1 notes this week. Study guides will be due on Wednesday, with a test to follow on Thursday or Friday, depending on how much we get accomplished with the shortened class time. Notes will also be collected on that day.
That's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Week of August 23-27
Welcome back everyone! This week's blog post will be a brief summary of each class, as well as what to expect from the semester.
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1. Usually, both sections of this class will be on the same schedule. Because of the heat schedule, one class is longer than the other and activities for each class may vary slightly these first two weeks. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday or Monday.
Business Concepts 2
This class is an elective worth 1/2 credit. It covers economic and small business issues. This week, we are covering chapter 2, over economic performance and tracking such data as unemployment, inflation, GDP, etc. We will be doing activities in class and study guides will be passed out on Thursday, to be due sometime next week.
Business Math
This is a math class covering practical math scenarios such as paychecks, taxes, interest rates, depreciation, etc. At the beginning of each chapter, students will complete a reading guide as chapter notes. Each day, we will cover a section of the chapter by covering concepts and working math problems. Students will be given homework from the textbook to work on each night. We started chapter 1 on Tuesday.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. On Wednesday, students read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and are working on creating a brief (summary) of the case.
That should be it for this week. Grades will be posted at the end of next week.
MD
Business Concepts 1
This class is considered a consumer education credit. Students will learn about real-life scenarios, such as finding a job, making smart buying decisions, filing taxes, using a checkbook, using credit cards, etc. The class is one semester in length and is a graduation requirement.
This week, we will be starting chapter 1. Usually, both sections of this class will be on the same schedule. Because of the heat schedule, one class is longer than the other and activities for each class may vary slightly these first two weeks. Study guides for the chapter will be passed out on Wednesday, with the first two sections being due Friday or Monday.
Business Concepts 2
This class is an elective worth 1/2 credit. It covers economic and small business issues. This week, we are covering chapter 2, over economic performance and tracking such data as unemployment, inflation, GDP, etc. We will be doing activities in class and study guides will be passed out on Thursday, to be due sometime next week.
Business Math
This is a math class covering practical math scenarios such as paychecks, taxes, interest rates, depreciation, etc. At the beginning of each chapter, students will complete a reading guide as chapter notes. Each day, we will cover a section of the chapter by covering concepts and working math problems. Students will be given homework from the textbook to work on each night. We started chapter 1 on Tuesday.
Business Law
This is an elective for junior and seniors worth 1/2 credit. The course covers the creation of law at various levels, different types of laws, and the creation of contracts. Students will do writing and critical thinking throughout the semester. On Wednesday, students read an actual U.S. Supreme Court case and are working on creating a brief (summary) of the case.
That should be it for this week. Grades will be posted at the end of next week.
MD
Monday, May 17, 2010
Week of May 17-21
Hi everyone,
This will be my last schedule related blog post for this school year. At the end of this week (or very early next week) I will post grades containing all assignments except for the final exam and that will be my final post for this school year.
If you have found the blog helpful this year, please drop me an e-mail at mdunn@fayette.k12.il.us to let me know. It will help me to decide if I will do this again next year. If there is anything you would liked changed, please let me know that, too. Okay, on to this week's schedule and the current grades.
8th grade computers
This week we will work on creating tables in Word. Next week, we will review and complete study guides in preparation for the end of quarter test.
Business concepts
On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 18 (credit) and I will also collect notes at that time. On Thursday and Friday students will work with a parter to create a Powerpoint on the most important things they have learned this semester. Next Monday and Tuesday we will review for the final exam. Students will receive all of their old tests back. The final exam will be comprised of previous test questions, only true/false, multiple choice, and matching. All tests will need to be returned to me in order to take the final exam.
Web page 2
All students took the final exam this afternoon. The three juniors remaining in class will have study halls for the remainder of the school year.
Current grades (click to enlarge)
Have a great week! It's almost over!
MD
This will be my last schedule related blog post for this school year. At the end of this week (or very early next week) I will post grades containing all assignments except for the final exam and that will be my final post for this school year.
If you have found the blog helpful this year, please drop me an e-mail at mdunn@fayette.k12.il.us to let me know. It will help me to decide if I will do this again next year. If there is anything you would liked changed, please let me know that, too. Okay, on to this week's schedule and the current grades.
8th grade computers
This week we will work on creating tables in Word. Next week, we will review and complete study guides in preparation for the end of quarter test.
Business concepts
On Wednesday, we will take a test over chapter 18 (credit) and I will also collect notes at that time. On Thursday and Friday students will work with a parter to create a Powerpoint on the most important things they have learned this semester. Next Monday and Tuesday we will review for the final exam. Students will receive all of their old tests back. The final exam will be comprised of previous test questions, only true/false, multiple choice, and matching. All tests will need to be returned to me in order to take the final exam.
Web page 2
All students took the final exam this afternoon. The three juniors remaining in class will have study halls for the remainder of the school year.
Current grades (click to enlarge)
Have a great week! It's almost over!
MD
Monday, May 10, 2010
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