Hi everyone,
Only three weeks left in the fall semester! Students still have time to get grades up before exams. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue to create Excel spreadsheets this week. On Thursday, we will review and on Friday they will take a test over project 2.
Business Concepts
We will continue discussing credit this week, including avoiding the minimum payment trap and the importance of reading the fine print before using any type of credit. Chapter study guides will be due on Friday.
Business Law
At the beginning of the week we will be watching the movie Twelve Angry Men. For all other movies I show, I have students write response papers about the movie. But, this one is just for them to enjoy. Later in the week, I will be introducing the debates that students will participate in next week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Week of November 25
Hi everyone,
A short week this week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating worksheets in Excel. Wednesday will be a make up day for students to complete any missing work.
Business Concepts
I postponed starting the credit chapter until this week. Students will look at a credit card statement and learn about different types of credit. There should be no outside homework.
Business Law
Students have now completed all chapter tests for this class. For the remainder of the semester, we will do a variety of activities, many focusing on current events. This week, we will focus on healthcare.
On Monday, students will research how other countries provide healthcare to citizens. They will also be given a survey to ask an adult to complete asking a few brief questions about the Affordable Care Act. Surveys will be due Wednesday. On Tuesday they will learn how the Affordable Care Act works and arguments for and against its implementation. On Wednesday, we will review the survey results.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and Happy Thanksgiving!
MD
A short week this week. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating worksheets in Excel. Wednesday will be a make up day for students to complete any missing work.
Business Concepts
I postponed starting the credit chapter until this week. Students will look at a credit card statement and learn about different types of credit. There should be no outside homework.
Business Law
Students have now completed all chapter tests for this class. For the remainder of the semester, we will do a variety of activities, many focusing on current events. This week, we will focus on healthcare.
On Monday, students will research how other countries provide healthcare to citizens. They will also be given a survey to ask an adult to complete asking a few brief questions about the Affordable Care Act. Surveys will be due Wednesday. On Tuesday they will learn how the Affordable Care Act works and arguments for and against its implementation. On Wednesday, we will review the survey results.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one and Happy Thanksgiving!
MD
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Week of November 18
Hi everyone,
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using average, max, and min functions.
Business Concepts
Checking packets will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students will have all hour in class on Monday to work on packets. On Tuesday, I will answer any final questions and we will review for the test. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 6 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start a chapter on the use of credit.
Business Law
On Monday, students will watch a video about the use of forensic science in the courtroom. On Tuesday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8 and students will complete a case brief. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over chapter 8 and on Thursday, students will take the test and I will collect their notes. On Friday, we will begin discussing the importance of capacity in contract law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Here is what I have scheduled for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue creating spreadsheets in Excel using average, max, and min functions.
Business Concepts
Checking packets will be due on Wednesday at the beginning of class. Students will have all hour in class on Monday to work on packets. On Tuesday, I will answer any final questions and we will review for the test. On Wednesday, students will take a test over chapter 6 and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will start a chapter on the use of credit.
Business Law
On Monday, students will watch a video about the use of forensic science in the courtroom. On Tuesday, we will finish the notes for chapter 8 and students will complete a case brief. On Wednesday, we will review for a test over chapter 8 and on Thursday, students will take the test and I will collect their notes. On Friday, we will begin discussing the importance of capacity in contract law.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday, November 11, 2013
Week of November 11
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our veterans, past and present, for their service to our country. Your service is so very appreciated.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review Excel - Project 1 and on Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete the first spreadsheet in Excel - Project 2 together.
Business Concepts
Students continue to work on checking packets this week. I don't think we will get them finished this week, but all work should be completed in class. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Friday.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 6, over offer and acceptance in contracts. On Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will begin chapter 8, over consideration in contracts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our veterans, past and present, for their service to our country. Your service is so very appreciated.
Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
On Tuesday, we will review Excel - Project 1 and on Wednesday, we will take a test over the chapter. On Thursday and Friday, we will complete the first spreadsheet in Excel - Project 2 together.
Business Concepts
Students continue to work on checking packets this week. I don't think we will get them finished this week, but all work should be completed in class. Study guides for the chapter will be due on Friday.
Business Law
On Tuesday, we will review chapter 6, over offer and acceptance in contracts. On Wednesday, students will take a test over the chapter and I will collect notes. On Thursday, we will begin chapter 8, over consideration in contracts.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Week of November 4
Hi everyone,
We've made it to November. It's hard to believe it, but we only have seven more weeks left in this semester. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and applying basic formatting.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6, over checking accounts. Students will complete a checking account packet provided by First National Bank. The packet will be completed in class, with participation points awarded daily for working in class. Finished packets will be worth 150 points, which is the equivalent of approximately three tests. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will start chapter 6 this week, over contract law. Students will learn about offer and acceptance and the requirements of a contract. They will complete case briefs of actual contract disputes. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
We've made it to November. It's hard to believe it, but we only have seven more weeks left in this semester. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
Students will continue working in Excel, using the SUM function and applying basic formatting.
Business Concepts
This week we will start chapter 6, over checking accounts. Students will complete a checking account packet provided by First National Bank. The packet will be completed in class, with participation points awarded daily for working in class. Finished packets will be worth 150 points, which is the equivalent of approximately three tests. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
We will start chapter 6 this week, over contract law. Students will learn about offer and acceptance and the requirements of a contract. They will complete case briefs of actual contract disputes. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one!
MD
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Week of October 28th
Hi everyone,
It's hard to believe we are in the last week of October already. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
This week we will start Microsoft Excel. We will walk through the first project together and at the end of the week, students will try a spreadsheet on their own. In the past, I have found that students typically earn higher grades on Excel activities than they did on Word activities.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will continue creating budgets for themselves, finding housing, a car, and other necessities without spending more than their income allows. Last week, I told students that study guides would be due at the end of the hour on Monday. Instead, they will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. Depending on how quickly students complete their individual budgets, we will take a test over this chapter on either Wednesday or Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish watching A Civil Action. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will work on their response essays over the movie. On Thursday, we will start chapter 6, introducing contract law. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
It's hard to believe we are in the last week of October already. Here is what I have planned for this week:
Computers 1
This week we will start Microsoft Excel. We will walk through the first project together and at the end of the week, students will try a spreadsheet on their own. In the past, I have found that students typically earn higher grades on Excel activities than they did on Word activities.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will continue creating budgets for themselves, finding housing, a car, and other necessities without spending more than their income allows. Last week, I told students that study guides would be due at the end of the hour on Monday. Instead, they will be due at the beginning of the hour on Tuesday. Depending on how quickly students complete their individual budgets, we will take a test over this chapter on either Wednesday or Thursday. I will also collect notes that day.
Business Law
On Monday, we will finish watching A Civil Action. On Tuesday and Wednesday, students will work on their response essays over the movie. On Thursday, we will start chapter 6, introducing contract law. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's it for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Week of October 21
Hi everyone,
Monday is the first day of the second quarter and everyone gets a fresh start with their grades. We have another four-day week, as well. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test over Word - Project 3 on Tuesday and Wednesday. The test is being scheduled for two days because most of the students in this class are freshmen and sophomores. These grades will be taking the Explore and PLAN tests on either Tuesday or Wednesday during our class. So, they will take the Word test on the day they are not at their grade-level tests. Juniors and seniors will all take the test on Tuesday and have a study hall on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will do some type of fun activity because I don't want to start Excel right before a three-day weekend.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will take a test over chapter 4 on taxes. I will also collect notes that day. On Tuesday, we will start a chapter over budgeting. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 5 over civil law. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will also collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start a movie titled A Civil Action about a civil lawsuit in Woburn, MA. After watching the movie, students will write responses essays. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one.
MD
Monday is the first day of the second quarter and everyone gets a fresh start with their grades. We have another four-day week, as well. Here is what I have planned:
Computers 1
We will review on Monday and take a test over Word - Project 3 on Tuesday and Wednesday. The test is being scheduled for two days because most of the students in this class are freshmen and sophomores. These grades will be taking the Explore and PLAN tests on either Tuesday or Wednesday during our class. So, they will take the Word test on the day they are not at their grade-level tests. Juniors and seniors will all take the test on Tuesday and have a study hall on Wednesday. On Thursday, we will do some type of fun activity because I don't want to start Excel right before a three-day weekend.
Business Concepts
On Monday, students will take a test over chapter 4 on taxes. I will also collect notes that day. On Tuesday, we will start a chapter over budgeting. There should be no outside homework this week.
Business Law
On Monday, we will review chapter 5 over civil law. On Tuesday, we will take a test over the chapter and I will also collect notes. On Wednesday, we will start a movie titled A Civil Action about a civil lawsuit in Woburn, MA. After watching the movie, students will write responses essays. There should be no outside homework this week.
I think that's all for this week. Have a good one.
MD
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