Tonie817

This year, in math,we learned about ratio, rate, proportion. We also learned about volume and surface area of a cylinder, rectangular and triangular prism. In term 2, we learned how to subtract, add, multiply, and divide intergers. In Language Arts, we learned about similes and read a short story called "Thank You Ma'am" In science we leanred about the digestive system and a lot more. The two things I'm good at this term was =My Subjects= =Math=

Term 1 Reflection
In term 1 in math, I learned about Ratio, Rate, and Proportional Reasoning. There are four types of Ratios. Two-term Ratios,Three-term Ratios, Part-to-Part Ratios, and Part-to-Whole Ratios. Two-term Ratio compares 2 quantities measured in the same unit. Three-term Ratio compares 3 quantities in the same unit. Part-to-Part ratio compares different parts of a group to each other. Part-to-Whole Ratio can be written as a fraction, decimal, and a percent. Rate compares 2 quantities in different units. Proportional Reasoning a relationship that says that two ratios or two rates are equal. Also, I learned about Square Roots, Square Numbers, and Pythagoras. The square root of a number can be thought of as the side length of a square. √16=4. The side length is 4. The square number of a number is the number the number multiplied by itself. Pythagoras are the legs of a triangle.

In grade 8, I did most of my work such as; textbook work, homework book and scribes. Sometimes, I participate in class. The favourite thing I did was the video about ratio, rate, and proportion. Also, I enjoyed learning about Square Roots and Pythagoras because I found it pretty easy. Next term, I would study harder to get into honour roll. Also, I would participate more in class, use my time well, not procrastinate, and ask questions to my peers and teachers.

Proportion, Ratio, Rate
[|My Ratio, Rate, & Proportion Scribe Post] [|My Sesame Street Video] media type="youtube" key="vimV22NKJMo?fs=1" height="385" width="640" Parent Quiz

Pythagoras
[|My Pythagoras Scribe Post] Parent Quiz

Term 2 Reflection
In this term, I think I did well on finding the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, and cylinders. Although, I struggled a bit on making 3D objects and nets. I also struggled on solving word problems. But with some help from friends, I understand it more. Next term, I will try my hardest to get better marks on tests and quizzes. I will ask my peers or teachers for help, and not procrastinate. There were three units we leaned this term. Percents, Surface Area, and Volume. In percents, we learned how to get the percent of numbers, and solve word problems using percents. We also learned how to convert fractions, decimals, and percents. For surface area, we learned how to make nets for rectangular, triangular prisms, and cylinders using grind paper. We learned about finding the total surface area and the lateral area of a shape. Also, we learned about 3D and 2D shapes. They’re usually measured in square units and there are usually a top, front, and side views of the shape. The last unit we worked on this term was volume. The volume of a shape is how much space an object can take. What I found most difficult was answering the word problems because I couldn’t really understand what the q uestion was asking. Although, I found working on cylinders really fun because I understood them the best and they’re pretty easy to solve. The difference between surface area and volume is that surface area is the area of a two-dimentional object and volume is the space of a three dimentional object that takes up it’s capacity. media type="custom" key="8837174"

Percent
[|My Percent Scribe Post] [|My Final Percent Post] media type="youtube" key="yC_0KCozbwE?fs=1" height="385" width="480" Parent Quiz

Volume
This is the [|link] to my Volume post Parent Quiz



Integers
The thing I did wrong on my test was I forgot to put the subtracting sign (-) in the square brackets. (if you don't get what I'm saying, here's an example) -8 - [(-6) x 3 - 5 x (-3)] That's what I did instead of -8 [- (-6) x 3 - 5 x (-3)]. To do it right, I would include the negative sign in the square brackets.

This is the [|link] to my Great Big Book of Integers post. Parent Quiz



Fractions
Parent Quiz = = =Language Arts=

GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA

Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components:

Subject: English Language Arts “Thank You Ma’am” Illustration

**TASK**: **What** was I asked to do for this assignment? I was required to create an illustration from the shirt story “Thank You Ma’am” that we thought it’s important

**INTENT**: **Why** am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons why I completed this assignment. First o read the short story “Thank You Ma’am” with the class. Then we discussed some parts of the story that we thought was important. Finally, to create a visual example with specific details.

**CRITERIA: How** do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing his assignment? · Create a visual illustration with specific details from the text · Neatly/fully coloured · Followed rubric to complete task (picture neatly done/fully coloured, specific examples from text) · I can now create an illustration showing important and specific details from the text · Follow the rubric/criteria to complete an assignment successfully GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA
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Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components:

Subject: English Language Arts Short Story-“Thank You Ma’am” by Langston Hughes

**TASK**: **What** was I asked to do for this assignment? I was required to compose a friendly letter using information from a short story.

**INTENT**: **Why** am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons I am doing this assignment. First I learned the elements of a short story and learned to identify them in our story. Next, we learned the components to write in a friendly letter format. Then, we applied specific story details and wrote in the first person as if we were character from the short story.

**CRITERIA: How** do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing his assignment? · Use proper Friendly Letter format referring to letter frame · Compose the rough copy letter using specific details from the short story and write the letter from the perspective of one of the main characters in the story · Remember to use appropriate tone and audience for the letter · Complete all steps in the writing process as set out in the assignment directions

· Write a piece of writing using the friendly format · Complete a piece of writing by going through all the steps of the writing process · I can identify the elements of a short story and find them in a text · I can write from the point of view of a character · Support my thoughts using specific examples from a text
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GRADE EIGHT STUDENT ASSIGNMENT- PORTFOLIO REFLECTION TASK/INTENT/CRITERIA

Throughout the year I have completed assignments based on Assessment for Learning practices. The learning process has followed the three key components:

Subject: Social Studies Cro-Magnon Poster

**TASK**: **What** was I asked to do for this assignment? I was required to create a poster outlining the social organization, home, food, tools, used by Cro-Magnon daily life

**INTENT**: **Why** am I completing this assignment? There are several reasons why I completed this assignment. First this assignment helped me comprehend visually how the Cro-Magnons lived. Also, this assignment helped me to create a visual organizer which is one way of representing your idea. Finally, this assignment helped me prepare me for the unit test by serving as a study guide of Cro-Magnon daily life.

**CRITERIA: How** do I know what I needed to do to be successful in completing his assignment? · Each section of poster needed heading · Create visual organizer to show specific details/aspects of Cro-Magnon daily life (home, tools, food, social structure) · Followed rubric given to complete task (title, neatly done images/colouring)

· I can help create rubrics/criteria for how to complete an assignment successfully · I can now create a visual organizer showing important details for specific topics · I now have another study tool I can use to help me prepare for a test · I can now create headings to represent specific topics/categories
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=Science= DIgestive System PowerPoint media type="custom" key="9155532" =Band= =Computer= =Health= =Practical Arts= =Phys. Ed= =L.A. Support= =Math Support= =2 Minutes to Make a Difference= media type="custom" key="8961598" The topic that I'm doing with my Casey and Diana is Cosmetic Animal Testing. Some of our big question were "Should cosmetic animal testing be illegal or legal world wide?", "When did cosmetic animal testing started? Why did it start?", and "What do cosmetic animal testers do with the animals after they are done with them?". My group and I researched what cosmetic animal testing is, where it happened, who is affected by it, when it began, and more. In our project, we're still looking for pictures to put in our videos. We're also looking for background music. The 2 Minutes to Make a DIfference project is due on the 20th of May.