Friday, March 16th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We continued to work on the Ratio/Rates Station Packet
- We moved the quiz to Monday.
- Homework:
- Quiz Monday (6.1-6.2)
- IXL J.4, J. 5, & J.6 Due Monday, 3/19
Thursday, March 15th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We watched a ratios video
- We worked on “Ratios/Rates” stations to revive for the quiz
- Homework:
- Quiz Friday (6.1-6.2)
- IXL J.4, J. 5, & J.6 Due Monday, 3/19
Wednesday, March 14th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We wrapped up ratios
- We talked about Unit Rate/Rate
- We did practice problems, together
- Homework:
- p. 144 #1-3, & 5
- Quiz Friday (6.1-6.2)
- IXL J.4, J. 5, & J.6 Due Monday, 3/19
Tuesday, March 13th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We took more notes and practiced solving ratio problems
- We focused on solving ratio word problems with conversions and 3 parts
- We solved the cake problem (ratio of eggs, flour & sugar), and the alloy problem (ratio of copper, zinc & tin)
- Homework:
- P. 140 #5, & 11-15
- IXL J.4, J. 5, & J.6 Due Monday, 3/19
Monday, March 12th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We took notes and practiced ratios problems in the book (p. 134-137)
- We talked about ratios, equivalent ratios, changing fractions & decimals into whole number ratios, and 3-part ratios
- Extra Help Videos:
- Homework:
- p. 139-140 #1-4, 9 & 10
- IXL J.4, J. 5, & J.6 Due Monday, 3/19
Friday, March 9th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We continued the intro to our Ratios Unit
- We worked on the "Nana's Chocolate Milk" Problem
- Then we worked on setting up VISUAL models to solve for equivalent ratios (using a recipe for lotion)- We used number lines today
- Homework:
- IXL J. 1, J.2 & J. 3 Due Monday, 3/12
Thursday, March 8th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We began our Ratios Unit
- We started with the "Nana's Paint" Problem
- Then we worked on setting up number models to solve for equivalent ratios (using a recipe for lotion)
- We briefly reviewed how to change decimals into fractions
- Homework:
- Finish the converting decimals to fractions worksheet
- IXL J. 1, J.2 & J. 3 Due Monday, 3/12
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over the setting up equations from word problems sheet
- We had the 1 & 2 Step Equations Test
- Homework:
- IXL J. 1, J.2 & J. 3 Due Monday, 3/12
Tuesday, March 6th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We worked on setting up equations from word problems
- Some students wrapped up Level Up
- Homework:
- IXL J. 1, J.2 & J. 3 Due Monday, 3/12
- Test on 1-Step & 2-Step Equations Tomorrw
- Study the Word Problems Sheet from today (finish #2 & 3)
- Study Level Up A-E
Monday, March 5th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- Homework:
- Finish your assigned Level Up
- IXL J. 1, J.2 & J. 3 Due Monday, 3/12
- Test on 1-Step & 2-Step Equations Wednesday
- Remember to watch this Khan Academy video for extra help:
Friday, March 2nd, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We continued Level Up
- Period 4: We watched this Khan Academy video for extra help:
- Homework Tonight:
- Finish your "current" level
- IXL S.6 & S.7 Due Monday 3/5
Thursday, March 1st, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over last night's homework
- We started Level Up
- Homework Tonight:
- IXL S.6 & S.7 Due Monday 3/5
Wednesday, February 28th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over last night's homework
- We learned more about how to solve 2-step eqautions
- Homework Tonight:
- Packet:
- p. 86 #15-17
- p. 87 #29-36, 38 & 39
Tuesday, February 27th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We reviewed the rules/terms about angles from yesterdays IXL/Video activity
- Students completed Thursday's Quiz
- We started solving 1-variable equations with more than 1 step
- Using Algebra Tiles (application)
- Written Form
- Homework:
- Packet p. 86 #2-8, 12-14, 18, 19, & 26
- IXL (S.4), S.6, & S.7 Due Monday, 3/5
Monday, February 26th, 2018:
- Today in class: (Mrs. Segal was out today at a workshop- check your e-mail)
- We learned about a topic we don't normally get to in class: Angles
- We watched the Following Videos on Brain Pop
- Then we worked on IXL
- Homework:
Friday, February 23rd, 2018:
No Class Today- 7th Grade Springfield Field Trip
- Homework:
- IXL S.4 & S.5 Due Monday, 2/26
Thursday, February 22nd, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over the homework
- We took the 5.1 Check In on 1-Step Equations)
- Students who finished early had time to work on IXL
- Homework:
- IXL S.4 & S.5 Due Monday, 2/26
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We did the 5.1 Entrance Slip
- We reviewed how to solve 1 step equations with multiplication and division
- Homework:
- Finish the first side of the practice sheet #15-30
- Quiz on 5.1 (1 STEP EQUATIONS- addition, subtraction, multiplication, & division) Tomorrow
- IXL S.4 & S.5 Due Monday, 2/26
Tuesday, February 20th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over the homework from Friday
- Some students did a retake of the 5.1 Exit Slip
- More time was spent going over how solve 1-step equations with multiplication & division
- Practice sheer (in class), we went over some problems together too.
- Homework:
- Finish the first side of the practice sheet #1-14
- IXL S.4 & S.5 Due Monday, 2/26
Monday, February 19th, 2018:
No School
Friday, February 16th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We warmed up with the reviewing reciprocal
- We went over yesterday's exit ticket (retake on Tuesday)
- We continued in the packet
- Homework Tonight
- Packet p. 294 #7-
- IXL S.1, S.2, and S.3 Due Monday, 2/19
Thursday, February 15th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We wrapped up the dice game
- Exit Ticket on (1-step equations: addition & subtraction)
- We started packet 7.3 (p. 290-291)
- Homework Tonight:
- Packet p. 294 #1, 15-18
- IXL S.1, S.2, and S.3 Due Monday, 2/19
Wednesday, February 14th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over IXL R.16
- We played a dice game with solving for x in a 1-step equations with addition and subtraction
- Homework Tonight:
- Same as yesterday:
- Finish IXL R.16 if you didn't yet
- Packet p. 287-288 #6-14 even, 18-28 even, 33 & 34
- IXL S.1, S.2, and S.3 Due Monday, 2/19
Tuesday, February 13th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We continued in the Packet from yesterday
- We went over the homework
- We did a bunch of practice problems together
- Homework Tonight:
- Packet p. 287-288 #6-14 even, 18-28 even, 33 & 34
- IXL S.1, S.2, and S.3 Due Monday, 2/19
Monday, February 12th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We continued to learn about the pan balance model
- We did some "SolveMe" Mobile Problems
- We practiced balance pan balance on a worksheet
- Homework Tonight
- Packet p. 282-283
- IXL S.1, S.2 S.3 Due Monday, 2/19
Friday, February 9th, 2018:
- No School Today: Snow Day
- Homework Tonight:
- Continue to Practice the pan balance model on Math Playground (from yesterday)
- IXL R.9, R.12, & R.16 Due Monday
Thursday, February 8th. 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over last night's homework problems
- We learned about the "pan balance" model using an actual scale
- We practiced the pan balance model on Math Playground
- Homework:
- Practice the pan balance model on Math Playground (called "Model Algebra Equations" if the link doesn't take you straight there)
- IXL R.9, R.12 & R.16 Due Monday
Wednesday, February 7th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We did some practice word problems from Chapter 4 to wrap up Chapter 4
- Students worked with assigned partners
- Homework:
- Assigned Homework from Mrs. Segal's e-mail (pdf in the email) # 5. 6, 7 & 9
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over the Pizzazz Worksheet from Yesterday
- We took the 4.1-4.2 Check In (Combining Like Terms & the Distributive Property)
- Homework:
- IXL Due Monday (2/12) R. 9, R.12 & R.16
Monday, February 5th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We completed entrance ticket 4.2
- We went over problems 1, 3, 4 & 10 in the book (p. 102)
- We started the pizzazz worksheet
- Homework Tonight
- One side (you pick) of the pizzazz worksheet
- IXL Due Monday (2/12) R. 9, R.12 & R.16
- Quiz on 4.2- Tomorrow
Friday, February 2nd, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We completed the book lesson 4.2 (p. 99-100 in the textbook)
- We practiced how to use the distributive property in different situations, including:
- x + (y + z)
- x - (y - z)
- -x + (y - z)
- -x - (y - z)
- We started the homework
- Homework Tonight:
- p. 102 #1 & 3
- IXL R.8, R.10 & BB.7 Due Monday
Thursday, February 1st, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We did the "retake" 4.1 Check In (or we worked on IXL Section W)
- We went over the Distributive Property Worksheet
- We Started activity 2: p. 98 in the textbook
- Homework Tonight:
- IXL R.8, R.10 & BB.7 Due Monday
Wednesday, January 31st, 2018:
- Today in class:
- We went over the Distributive Property Worksheet
- We reviewed how partial products and the distributive property are the same
- We tried some "Solve Me Puzzles" (see link)
- We did a Distributive Property Puzzle with a partner
- Homework Tonight:
- Distributive Property Worksheet (both sides) #1-24
- Retakes for 4.1 Quiz, Tomorrow
- IXL R.8, R.10 & BB.7 Due Monday
Tuesday, January 30th, 2018:
- Today in class:
- Go over Mini Level Up: Combining Like Terms & Coefficients
- The Distributive Property (worksheet)
- Homework Tonight:
- Finish the Distributive Property Worksheet
- IXL R.8, R.10 & BB.7 Due Monday
Monday, January 29, 2018
- Today in class:
- We reviewed combining Like Terms with Coeffients
- We did a short Level Up in class with Combining Like Terms with Coeffients
- Homework Tonight:
- Finish the Level Up (We will go over it in class on Tuesday)
- IXL R.8, R.10 BB.7 (Due Monday, 2/5)
Thursday, January 25, 2018
- Today in class:
- We did a preview to the distributive property
- We worked in the book on page 75-75 (rules for combining variables (with multiplication and addition)
- Homework:
- P. 76 #7
- IXL R.13 & BB.6 Due Monday 1/29
- Check In 4.1 Tomorrow (Quiz)
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
- Today in class:
- We wrapped up Lesson 4.1: "Combining Like Terms"
- We worked through book problems p. 97 #8-11 (in small groups, then we presented our answers and our reasoning)
- Homework:
- IXL R.13 & BB.6 Due Monday 1/29
- Check In 4.1 Friday (Quiz)
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
- Today in class:
- We continued to work on Lesson 4.1: Combining Like Terms
- We went over the "Pizzazz" Sheet from yesterday
- We did more practice problems from the book (p. 96-97 #1-7)
- Homework:
- IXL R.7 (DUE TOMORROW)
- IXL E.8, S.1 & S.2 (DUE TOMORROW)
Monday, January 22, 2018
- Today in class:
- We continued to work on Lesson 4.1: Combining Like Terms
- We worked on Combining Like Terms with Negative Coefficients
- Homework:
- Back Side of worksheet from Friday "What Do Race Car Drivers Like To Do?"
- IXL: E.8, S.1 & S.2 (Due Wednesday)
Wednesday, December 20th:
Today in class::
- We went over the 3.2 homework. questions for the quiz
- We took the 3.1-3.2 Quiz
No Homework
Tuesday, December 19th:
Today in class:
- We wrapped up Lesson 3.1 & 3.2
- We finished Add it Up!
- Mini Quiz on 3.1 & 3.2- Tomorrow
Homework:
- p. 82-82 #5, 6, 9, & 10
- Any missing/late/incomplete IXL is due Tomorrow!!! (otherwise your grade stays as it it!)
Monday, December 18th:
Today in class:
- Lesson 3.2: We played more of "Add it Up"
Homework:
- p.82-83 #1-4, 7, 8, 13 & 14
- IXL R.1, R.3 & R.4 (Due Tomorrow)
- Any missing/late/incomplete IXL is due not later than Wednesday 12/20
Friday, December 15th:
Today in class:
Homework:
- IXL R.1, R.3 & R.4 (Due Tuesday 12/19)
- Any missing/late/incomplete IXL is due not later than Wednesday 12/20
Thursday, December 14th:
Today in class:
- We continued with 3.1
- The card sort activity
- Khan Academy video (link here)
- Yellow Worksheet
Homework:
- p. 77 #6, 8, 11, 12 & 14
- IXL R.1, R.3 & R.4 (Due Tuesday 12/19)
- Any missing/late/incomplete IXL is due not later than Wednesday 12/20
Wednesday, December 6th:
Today in class:
- We finished the "Mini Quiz" on Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
- We worked on "Reviewing for the Unit 2 Test:" Textbook p. 68-69 #1-9 (9 is a challenge question)
Homework:
- Finish p. 68-69 #1-9 (9 is optional)
- IXL G.12, G.13, & G.14 Due Monday 12/11
Tuesday, December 5th:
Today in class:
- We reviewed how to divide fractions
- We took the "Mini" Quiz on Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
Homework:
- Unit 2 Test- Thursday (moved to Friday!)
- IXL: G.12, G.13, & G.14 Due 12/11
Monday, December 4th:
Today in class:
- We went over the rest of Level Up K & L
- We went over IXL B.B.15
- We reviewed how to divided fractions with a fun fractions song!
Homework:
- Mini Quiz on Fraction Multiplication & Division moved to Tomorrow
- Test on Unit 2: Thursday
- IXL G.12, G.13, & G.14 Due Monday 12/11
Friday, December 1st:
Today in class:
- We went over the rest of the Division Modeling packet
- We went over the rules/algorithms for Multiplying & Dividing Fractions
- We started Level Up K & L
Homework:
- Finish Level Up K & L for Homework
- IXL G.10, G.11 & BB.15 For Monday
- Mini Quiz on Multiplying & Dividing Fractions- Monday
- **Any missing IXL/Homework is due no later than Wednesday, 12/20
Thursday, November 30th:
Today in class:
- We went over the fraction practice worksheet from Monday
- We went over Level J from Level Up!
- We worked on the Division Modeling Packet
Homework:
- Finish the division modeling packet
- IXL G.10, G.11, & BB.15 Due Monday 12/4
Wednesday, November 29th:
Today in class:
- We wrapped up Multiplication Level Up!
- Students who finished Level Up began the "Modeling Fraction Division Packet"
Homework:
- Finish Level Up G-J if you didn't finish it in class
- If you started the Modeling Fraction Division Packet, complete ONLY your assigned problems from class
- IXL: G.10, G.11, & BB.15 Due Monday 12/4
Tuesday, November 28th:
Today in class:
- We continued to work on Level Up
Homework:
- Worksheet on Fraction Multiplication (both sides)
- IXL: G.10, G.11 & BB.15 Due Monday 12/4
Monday, November 27th:
Today in class:
- We went over how to multiply fractions
- We talked about why we reduce before we multiply
- We worked on Level Up
Homework:
Monday, November 20th:
Today in class:
- We finished the quiz from Friday
- We began a lesson on Modeling Fraction Multiplication
Homework:
- IXL: G.7, G.8, G.9 Due Monday 11/29
Friday, November 17th:
Today in class:
- We Reviewed for the Quiz
- We went over some tough problems from Level Up
- We talked about strategies we could use to solve these problems
- We took the "adding and subtracting" positive and negative fractions quiz (with like/unlike denominators)
Homework:
Thursday, November 16th:
Today in class:
- We Wrapped up "Level Up!"
- We talked about common errors with adding & subtracting positive and negative unlike fractions
- Simplify first
- Change the number into an improper fraction
- Simplify your answer
- TAKE YOUR TIME!
Homework:
- Mini "Quiz" on Adding & Subtracting Fraction Tomorrow
- IXL G.3 & G.4 Due Monday
Wednesday, November 15th:
Today in class:
- We had short periods due to the music assembly
- We checked in/continued Level UP!
Homework:
- Finish you "Level Up" Sheet from class today!
- Quiz corrections were due yesterday! (If you were assigned it, and I don't get them, you will have to go to homework hall on tomorrow!)
- Quiz on adding & subtracting fractions Friday
- IXL Due Monday
Tuesday, November 14th:
Today in class:
Homework:
- Finish you "Level Up" Sheet from class today!
- Quiz corrections due TOMORROW! (If you were assigned it, and I don't get them, you will have to go to homework hall on Thursday)
- Quiz on adding & subtracting fractions Friday
- IXL Due Monday
Monday, November 13th:
Today in class:
- We talked about/took notes on the rules for changing fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa.
- We talked about/took notes on the rules for adding and subtracting fractions
- We continued Level Up
Homework:
- IXL G.3 & G.4 Due Monday 11/20
- Quiz on adding & subtracting fractions, Friday
- Quiz corrections on order of operations due Wednesday
Friday, November 3rd:
Video Link to Brain Pop Video for class today:
https://www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperations/addingandsubtractingfractions/
Thursday, November 2nd:
Today in class:
- Ordering Fractions on the Number Line (Warm Up)
- The Stuffed with Pizza Problem
- Problem Expectations
- Coming at the problem from different ways
Homework:
- IXL G.2, Z.1 & F.4 Due 11/8
Wednesday, November 1st:
Today in class:
- We modeled fraction addition & subtraction (positive & negative numbers)
Homework:
- Finish the Worksheet from class
- IXL G.2, Z.1, & F.4 Due 11/8
Friday, October 27th:
*There was a sub today
Today in class:
- We continued to work on the Order of Operations Task Cards
- Students who finished early corrected some common mistakes made with Order of Operations
Homework:
- Quiz Monday on Order of Operations
- IXL Due Wednesday
Thursday, October 26th:
Today in class:
- We corrected some common mistakes made with Order of Operations
- We worked on the Order of Operations Task Cards
Homework:
- IXL Due Wednesday
- Quiz Monday on Order of Operations
Wednesday, October 25th:
Today in class:
- We reviewed the CHAMPS Expectations
- We went over the Homework Questions
- We continued to Practice the Order of Operations
- We began the Order of Operations Task Cards
Homework:
- IXL C. 9, BB.1 & BB.2 Due 11/1
Tuesday, October 24th:
Today in class:
- We got new seats
- Homework Checks-Table Captains & Supplies/Alternate Person were assigned
- Review of CHAMPS Expectations
- We wrapped up the Airplane Model
- We Reviewed the Order of Operations: GEMS
- We made a interactive notebook GEMS Review
Homework:
- IXL C.6, C.7 & C.8 Due Tomorrow
- p. 50 #1 (i & j), 2 (a-j), 3 (a-d), & 6
Monday, October 23rd:
Today in class:
- We started class with an "entrance slip" on mixed operations- Lesson 2.4
- We completed the Mathematical Operation Task "The Airplane Model"
- We modeled the answer together in class
Homework:
- The second side (other side) of the Task sheet (whatever you didn't finish in class)
- IXL C.6, C.7 & C.8 Due Wednesday
Friday, October 20th:
Today in class:
- We did a Mathematical Operation Task using the "airplane model"
- We used number models to figure out the cost per ticket/ the profit per flight for an airline
Homework:
- IXL C.6, C.7, C.8 Due Wednesday
Thursday, October 19th:
Today in class:
Homework:
- Finish IXL C.4 (Due Tomorrow- Smart Score 80+)
- IXL C.6, C.7 & C.8 Due 10/25
Wednesday, October 18th:
Today in class:
Homework:
- Worksheet with mixed integer operation practice
- IXL C.6, C.7, & C.8 Due Wednesday 10/25
Tuesday, October 17th:
Today in class:
- We talked about the "Rules" for Multiplying & Dividing Integers
- We took notes about the rules
- We practiced problems using the rules
Homework:
- IXL Due Tomorrow (C.1, C.2, & C.3)
- p. 50 #1 (a-h), #4, & #5
Monday, October 16th:
Today in class:
- We reviewed how to "subtract" integers
- We worked on, and practiced mixed addition and subtraction integer problems
- We took a "mini" check in on Addition & Subtraction of Integers
Homework:
- IXL C.1-C.3 Due Wednesday
- 1 Side (your choice!) of the Mixed Addition/Subtraction Integer Worksheet
Friday, October 13th:
Today in class:
- We wrapped up Lesson 2.3: Subtraction & Absolute Value of the Difference
- We reviewed the rules for integer subtraction
- We practiced a bunch of integer subtraction problems together
- We took another Exit Slip of Lesson 2.3
- Students can work on IXL C.4 For "extra practice"
Homework:
- IXL C.1, C.2 & C.3 are due Wednesday
- If you need additional practice, try C.4
- Mini "Check-In" Quiz on Adding & Subtracting Integers on Monday
Thursday, October 12th:
Today in class:
- We continued Lesson Lesson 2.3: Subtraction & Absolute Value of the Difference
- We focused on the Rules for Subtracting Integers
- We watched the PBS Math Club video on Subtracting Integers (see link from Tuesday)
- We took an exit slip on 2.3
Homework:
- Pizzazz Worksheet on Subtracting Intgers
Wednesday, October 11th:
Today in class:
- We continued Lesson Lesson 2.3: Subtraction & Absolute Value of the Difference
- We focused on the Rules for Subtracting Integers
- We compared subtracting integers to our positive and negative qualities
- We wrote out some of the "big rules" for subtracting integers
Homework:
Tuesday, October 10th:
Today in class:
- We took the 2.1-2.2
- We began Lesson 2.3: Subtraction & Absolute Value of the Difference p. 38-39 in book)
- Helpful Video: (click link)
Homework:
- p. 43 #1-3 (all)
- IXL C.1, C.2, & C.3 Due 10/18
Friday, October 6th:
Today in class:
- We continued to review for the quiz
- Quiz moved to Tuesday
- IXL C.1, C.2 & C.3 (Due 10/18!)
Homework:
Thursday, October 5th:
Today in class:
- We wrapped up Lesson 2.2
- We talked about what to study for tomorrow's quiz
- Purple Packet
- Notes on The Rules for Adding Integers
- Notes in the Book
- Homework Questions/Answers
- Number Line we created in class
- We reviewed with practice problems
- We had time to practice some problems on our own
Homework:
- Worksheet (How's Business Side
- Quiz on 2.1-2.2, Tomorrow
- IXL C.1, C.2 & C.3 (Due 10/18!)
Wednesday, October 4th:
Today in class:
- We continued Lesson 2.2: Addition & The Additive Inverse
- We talked about test corrections, and the rules for them
- We created personal number lines to help with addition of integers
- We did had an exit slip on adding integers
- We took notes on the rules for adding integers
- Homework:
- "Sum Up" Pizzazz Worksheet (Both Sides)*
- Quiz on 2.1 & 2.2- Thursday
- IXL: C.1, C.2 & C.3 Due Wednesday, October 18th (in 2 weeks)
Tuesday, October 3rd:
Today in class:
- We continued in Lesson 2.2: Addition & The Additive Invserse
- We watched this video: Adding Negative Numbers
- We learned about the Additive Inverse
Homework:
- p. 37 #1 (d-e), 2 (d-e), 3 (a-d), 4 (d-e), 5 & 9
- IXL B.1, B.2, B.3 & B5 Due Tomorrow
Monday, October 2nd:
Today in class:
- We finished the purple packet
- We Began Lesson 2.2: Addition & The Additive Inverse
- We completed a couple of class activities applying adding integers
Homework:
- p. 37 # 1 (a-c), 2 (a-c), 4 (a-c), & 8
- IXL B.1, B.2, B.3 & B.5 Due Wednesday
Friday, September 29th:
Today in class:
- We finished up Lesson 2.1: Absolute Value
- We took notes in the book, discussed the meaning of absolute value (the distance a value is from 0 on the number line), and completed some practice problems together
- We got back and went over the Chapter 1 Test
- We worked on IXL Skill B.6 (in class)
Homework:
- p. 31 #9, 10 & 21
- IXL B.6, Due Monday (if you didn't finish it in class today)
- IXL B.1, B.2, B.3 & B.5 Due Wednesday, 10/4
Thursday, September 28th:
Today in class:
- We continued Chapter 2: Real Numbers 2.1: The Number Line
- We took notes in the book, discussed vocabulary (less than <, greater than, >, less than or equal to, greater than or equal to), and completed some practice problems together
Homework:
- p. 31 #6-8, 12, 13, 17 & 18
- IXL B.1, B.2 B.3 & B.5 Due Wednesday, 10/4
Wednesday, September 27th:
Today in class:
- We began Chapter 2: Real Numbers: 2.1- Idea of Negative Numbers & the Number Line
- We took notes in the book, discussed vocabulary (integer, positive integer, negative integer, positive number, negative number, number line, vertical number line, horizontal number line), and completed some practice problems together
Homework:
- p. 31 (& 32) #1-5, 11, & 19
- IXL B.1, B.2 B.3 & B.5 Due Wednesday, 10/4
Tuesday, September 26th:
Today in class:
- We took the Chapter 1 Test
Homework:
- IXLD.3, D.4 & M.1 Due Tomorrow
Monday, September 25th:
Today in class:
- We continued our Review for the Chapter 1 Test with Scoot!
Homework:
- Study for the test, tomorrow:
- Friday's Homework
- Scoot! Packet
- Math Notebook
- IXL D.3, D.4 & M.1 Due Wednesday
Friday, September 22nd:
Today in class:
- We started class with a warm up/practice problem
- We went over the quiz
- We began our review for the Chapter 1 Test: Scoot!
Homework:
- p. 23 #1-7, 10 & 11
- Chapter 1 Test Tuesday
- IXL D.3, D.4 & M.1 Due Wednesday 9/27
Thursday, September 21st: No School
Wednesday, September 20th:
Today in class:
- Quick "review" before the quiz
- 1.3 & 1.4 Quiz (GCF & LCM)
- Time to work on IXK
Homework:
- IXL D.3, D.4 & M.1 Due Wednesday, 9/27
Tuesday, September 19th:
Today in class:
- We finished up the LCM Task Cards
- We took notes/wrapped up the LCM Discussion
Homework:
- p. 17 #5, 6 & 7
- IXL A.6, A.7, & D.2 Due Tomorrow
- Quiz on GCF & LCM (1.3 & 1.4) Tomorrow!
Monday, September 18th:
Today in class:
- We continued learning about the LCM
- We worked on the LCM Task Cards
Homework:
- p. 16 #1 (e-h), #2 (a-c), & #3
- IXL A.6, A.7, & D.2 Due Wednesday
- Quiz on GCF & LCM (1.3 & 1.4) Wednesday
Friday, September 15th:
Today in class:
- We wrapped up the GCF!
- We completed the Task Cards
- We came up with the "steps" for solving for the GCF
- We did a mini lesson about the LCM and did a couple practice problems (see class notes in math notebook and textbook)
Homework:
- p. 16 #1 a-d
- IXL A.6, A.7, & D.2 Due Wednesday
Thursday, September 14th:
Today in class:
- We continued the GCF Task Cards!
Homework:
- p. 12 #3, 4 & 7**
- IXL A.6, A.7, & D.2 Due Wednesday
Wednesday, September 13th:
Today in class:
- We went over the homework and the 1.1-1.2 Quiz
- We reviewed how to use a factor tree and expanded form to find the GCF between 2 or more numbers.
- We started the GCF Task cards
Homework:
- p. 12 #1 &2 (d-f)
- IXL A.6, A.7 & D.2 Due Wednesday 9/20
Tuesday, September 12th:
Today in class:
- We went over the "blue worksheet"
- We went over the skills from 1.1 & 1.2 (talked about the quiz)
Homework:
- Watch video to review GCF with prime factorization (start at the 4:05 mark)
- p. 12 #1-2 (a-c)
- IXL A.4, A.5 & D.1 Due Tomorrow
Monday, September 11th:
MAP Testing Period 1 & 2
Author Visit Period 6 & 7
*IXL A.4, A.5 & D.1, Due Wednesday
Friday, September 8th:
Today in class:
- We reviewed for the "quiz"
- We took the 1.1-1.2 Quiz
- We had time to work on the "Mystery Factor" Worksheet
Homework:
- Finish the worksheet
- IXL A.4, A.5 & D.1, Due Wednesday
Thursday, September 7th:
Today in class:
- We wrapped up Lesson 1.2
- We did a few practice problems and continued to master our factoring skills
- We started Lesson 1.3: The Greatest Common Factor
Homework:
- Worksheet (Mystery Factor Trees)
- IXL A.4, A.5, D.1 (Due Wednesday)
- Guidelines Sheet Due Tomorrow
Wednesday, September 6th:
Today in class:
- We continued Lesson 1.2
- We talked about:
- How to find the Prime Factorization in different ways
- Exponential Notation, Expanded Form, & Standard FormVocabulary Activity
- Vocabulary Activity
- Interactive Notebook- Fold out-
- Time to begin practicing our skills
Homework:
- p. 8 #3-8 (#3 a-d, #4 a-d)
- IXL A.2, Due Tomorrow
- Signed Guidelines Due Friday
Tuesday, September 5th:
Today in class:
- We began Lesson 1.2
- We talked about Prime Numbers
- We talked about how to use a Factor Tree to find the Prime Factorization of a number
Homework:
- p. 8 #1 & 2 (neatly, in your math notebook)
Friday, September 1st:
Today in class:
- We played multiplication tic tac toe
- **See Thursday about the homework**
Thursday, August 31st
Today in class:
- We talked about how our homework should look (in the math notebook)
- We talked about the divisibility rules
- We did a vocabulary activity for our "interactive notebooks" with the terms: factor, multiple, prime number and composite number
- We wrapped up Lesson 1.1
Homework:
- Go over/Bring back the last page of the class Guideline Sheet by Friday, 9/8
- Textbook p. 3 #3, 4 , 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 (do this in your math notebook)- Due Tuesday
- IXL A.1 & A.2- Due Tuesday 9/5
Wednesday, August 30th:
Today in class:
- We talked about the guidelines for group work and partner work
- We talked about IXL & Prodigy
- We started lesson 1.1 in our new textbook: Factors & Multiples
Homework:
- Go over/Bring back the last page of the class Guideline Sheet by Friday, 9/8
- Textbook p. 3 #1, 2, 5, & 7 (do this in your math notebook)- Due Tomorrow
- IXL A.1 & A.2- Due Tuesday 9/5
Tuesday, August 29th:
Today in class:
- We wrapped up talking about how groups work together
- We played the final game "Possible Reasons Why?"
- We wrapped up by talking our strengths and weakness is groups members, and what we each should work on.
Homework:
- Go over/Bring back the last page of the class Guideline Sheet by Friday, 9/8
- Factors & Multiples (worksheet)- Due tomorrow
Monday, August 28th:
Today in class:
- We continued talking about how groups work together
- We talked about some problems groups have, and solutions to those problems
- We also worked on an activity that helped us look at the strengths and weaknesses of different job candidates, and "Who would we hire?" for our Team(s).
Homework:
- Go over/Bring back the last page of the class Guideline Sheet by Friday, 9/8
- Factors & Multiples (worksheet)- Due tomorrow
Friday, August 25th:
Today in class:
- We talked about some classroom policies
- We continued talking about how groups work together in order to setup norms for Group Work in class.
Homework:
- Go over/Bring back the last page of the class Guideline Sheet by Friday, 9/8