What Are We Doing In Math?

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use all of the tools on the CAASPP math practice tests. 

Classroom Activity:  CAASPP Grade 6 Math Peformance Task exploration

Homework:   caaspp.org - Gr. 6 Math Practice Test problems #11-20


Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use all of the tools on the CAASPP math practice tests. 

Classroom Activity:  CAASPP Grade 6 Math Training Test exploration

Homework:   caaspp.org - Gr. 6 Math Practice Test problems #1-10


Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use variables to represent unknown lengths. I can find the area of algebra tiles using variables and constants.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 6.2.2 Class Tasks 6-81, 6-82, 6-83

Homework:   Review & Preview 6-86, 6-87


Monday, April 29, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use variables to represent unknown lengths.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 6.2.2 Class Tasks 6-79, 6-80

Homework:   Review & Preview 6-89, 6-90


Friday, April 26, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, answer them thoroughly, then check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Performance Task

Homework:   none


Thursday, April 25, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can convert ratios into different units in order to compare rates.

Classroom Activity:  Voting for Three activity

Homework:   Review & Preview 7-26; Performance Task tomorrow - get enough sleep!


Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can evaluate expressions using Order of Operations.

Classroom Activity:  Order of Operations Pixel Art

Homework:   Review & Preview 6-72, 6-74, 6-75


Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can evaluate expressions using Order of Operations.

Classroom Activity:  Math Antics video - Order of Operations; Threes Challenge activity

Homework:   Who Dunnit worksheet


Monday, April 22, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can convert ratios into different units in order to compare rates.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.1.1 Class Tasks 7-4, 7-5;  Lesson 7.1.2 Class Task 7-14

Homework:   Review & Preview 7-9;  Bring headphones or earbuds


Friday, April 19, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can compare rates that are not expressed as unit rates.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.1.1 Class Task 7-3

Homework:  none


Thursday, April 18, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, use my resources wisely, answer questions thoroughly, then check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Graded Assessment 7

Homework:  none


Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can convert ratios into different units in order to compare rates.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.1.1 Class Task 7-1

Homework:  Study for Test 7 by using your pretake and the rubric


Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can find my mistakes, correct them, then write a reflection to prepare for Thursday's test.

Classroom Activity:  Test 7 Review; Pretake corrections and reflection

Homework:  Finish Pretake corrections and reflection


Monday, April 15, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide decimals.

Classroom Activity: Dividing Decimals activity

Homework:  Review & Preview 7-66


Friday, April 12, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can solve equivalent ratio problems by using a Giant One strategy.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.2.4 Class Task 7-70, 7-71

Homework: none


Thursday, April 11, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, answer them thoroughly, use my toolkit wisely, then check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 7

Homework:  none


Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can connect ratios with fraction division.

Classroom Activity:  Quick check on dividing fractions; Lesson 7.2.4 Class Task 7-69  

Homework:  Study for Pretake by using your homework, quick checks, and the Rubric for Test 7 (found on Google Classroom)


Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can connect fraction division to decimal division.  I can connect ratios with fraction division.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.2.3 Class Task 7-61 a & b, 7-62 b;  Lesson 7.2.4 Class Task 7-69 a 

Homework:  Review & Preview 7-74, 7-75 


Monday, April 8, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide fractions using a Giant One strategy. 

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.2.3 Class Tasks 7-58, 7-59, 7-60 

Homework:  Task 7-40 & Review & Preview 7-52 a-c  using a Super Giant One


Monday, April 1, 2024 - Friday, April 5, 2024

Spring Break / Cesar Chavez Holiday


Friday, March 29, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide fractions using a Giant One strategy. 

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.2.3 Class Tasks 7-58, 7-59 a & b

Homework:  none


Thursday, March 28, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide fractions using a Giant One strategy. 

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.2.3 Class Tasks 7-53, 7-57

Homework:  Review & Preview 7-64 a & c only, 7-65


Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide fractions by fractions. I can represent division problems in multiple ways.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 7.2.1 Class Tasks 7-35, 7-36, 7-40

Homework:  Review & Preview 7-52 a-c only, 7-55


Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide fractions by fractions. I can represent division problems in multiple ways.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 6.1.4 Class Tasks 6-43, 6-48

Homework:  Review & Preview 7-44, 7-47


Monday, March 25, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can identify problems that can be solved using division. I can use multiplication to check division.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 6.1.3 Class Tasks 6-26, 6-27

Homework:  Review & Preview 6-34, 6-38


Friday, March 22, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use long division to convert fractions to decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Converting Fractions to Decimals Using Long Division Scavenger Hunt

Homework:  none


Thursday, March 21, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use long division to convert fractions to decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Converting Fractions to Decimals Using Long Division practice

Homework:  Converting a Fraction to a Decimal worksheet


Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can create various visual models to represent division problems.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 6.1.2 Class Tasks 6-15, 6-19

Homework:  Review & Preview 6-21, 6-22, 6-24, 6-25


Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide quantities and represent the results in multiple ways.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 6.1.1 Class Tasks 6-2, 6-3

Homework:  Review & Preview 6-10, 6-11, 6-14


Monday, March 18, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide quantities and represent the results in multlple ways.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 6.1.1 Class Tasks 6-1, 6-2

Homework:  Review & Preview 6-5, 6-6, 6-8


Friday, March 15, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use area to solve problems strategically.

Classroom Activity:  Polly's Pizza & Puzzles: Escape Room #4 and #5 

Homework:  Finish Escape Room activity


Thursday, March 14, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use area to solve problems strategically.

Classroom Activity:  Polly's Pizza & Puzzles: Escape Room #2 and #3 

Homework:  Finish Escape Room #1, #2, and #3


Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use area to solve problems strategically.

Classroom Activity:  Polly's Pizza & Puzzles: Escape Room #1 (found on Google Classroom) 

Homework:  Finish Escape Room #1


Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, answer them thoroughly, then check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Graded Assessment 6

Homework:  Finish any missing homework to participate in tomorrow's escape room activity


Monday, March 11, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can find the area of parallelograms and triangles.

Classroom Activity:  Finding Area of Parallelograms & Triangles activity

Homework:  Study for Test 6 using your pretake & the rubric for test 6


Friday, March 8, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use the area of a compound figure.

Classroom Activity:  Read & highlight "Area of a Trapezoid" in toolkit; Take notes on TK page 35; Pie in the Sky activity

Homework:  none


Thursday, March 7, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can find the area of trapezoids.

Classroom Activity:  Area of trapezoids activity 

Homework:  Area of Trapezoids Practice (found on Google Classroom)


Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can find and correct my mistakes on my pretake. I can find the area of a hexagon.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake corrections and reflections; Area of hexagon activity

Homework:  Finish pretake corrections and hexagon activity


Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, answer them thoroughly, then check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 6

Homework:  Area of Triangles Practice #2 (found on Google Classroom)


Monday, March 4, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use the area of a triangle to find a missing length.

Classroom Activity:  Read & highlight "Area of a Triangle" in toolkit; Take notes on TK page 34; Quick Check Corrections; Find missing length of triangles activity

Homework:  Area of Triangles Practice #1 (found on Google Classroom);  Study for Pretake using Rubric for Test 6 (also on Google Classroom)


Friday, March 1, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use the relationship between a triangle and a parallelogram to find the area.

Classroom Activity:  Read & highlight "Area of a Parallelogram" in toolkit; Take notes on TK page 33; Quick Check on finding area of a parallelogram; Area of Triangles activity

Homework:  none


Thursday, February 29, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can find the area of a parallelogram by multiplying the base times the height.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check on multiplying mixed numbers & multiplying decimals; Area of Parallelograms activity

Homework:  Area of Parallelograms Practice (found on Google Classroom)


Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use an e-Tool to decompose composite shapes into rectangles in order to find their area.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.3.1 Class Task 5-67; Lesson 5.3.2 Class Tasks 5-76, 5-77

Homework:  Read & highlight "Parallelogram Vocabulary"; Review & Preview 5-80, 5-82


Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can divide a figure into pieces to form a rectangle and then find its area.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.3.1 Class Task 5-66

Homework:  Review & Preview 5-71, 5-75


Monday, February 26, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can accurately multiply decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Multiplying Decimals Notes in Toolkit; Multiply Decimals practice

Homework:  Review & Preview 5-49, 5-50


Monday, February 19, 2023 - Friday, February 23, 2024

Presidents' Week Break


Friday, February 16, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can compare multiplication strategies for mixed numbers, fractions, and decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Read & highlight toolkit notes "Multiplying Fractions" and "Multiplying Mixed Numbers";  Lesson 5.1.4 Class Task 5-33 part b

Homework:  none


Thursday, February 15, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can compare multiplication strategies for mixed numbers and fractions.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.1.4 Class Task 5-29

Homework:  Redo/Fix Review & Preview 5-34


Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can compare multiplication strategies for mixed numbers and fractions.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.1.4 Class Task 5-31

Homework:  Review & Preview 5-34


Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can multiply fractions.

Classroom Activity:  FACEing Math - Multiplying Fractions (Page 1, Page 2, Car Outline)

Homework:  Continue working on FACEing Math activity


Monday, February 12, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can apply the standard strategy for fraction multiplication.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.1.3 Class Task 5-18, 5-19, 5-20

Homework:  Review & Preview 5-24, 5-25, 5-26


Friday, February 9, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can read directions and questions carefully, answer questions thoroughly, and check my work. 

Classroom Activity:  Graded Assessment 5

Homework:  none


Thursday, February 8, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use models to multiply fractions.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.1.2 Class Task 5-9, 5-10

Homework:  Review & Preview 5-14 parts a & b only;  Prepare for Test 5 by using your pretake and the rubric


Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use area models to solve multiplication word problems.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.1.1 Class Task 5-3 

Homework:  Review & Preview 5-4, 5-6


Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use area models to solve multiplication word problems.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 5.1.1 Class Task 5-1 

Homework:  Review & Preview 5-7, 5-8


Monday, February 5, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use ratios to solve problems.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 4.2.4 Class Task 4-75, 4-76, 4-77 

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-83, 4-84


Friday, February 2, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, answer them thoroughly, then check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 5

Homework:  none


Thursday, February 1, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use ratios to solve problems.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 4.2.4 Class Task 4-75 

Homework:  Study for Pretake using Rubric for Test 5 found on Google Classroom & quick checks  (Tomorrow's Spirit Day - Wear red or gold/yellow or Canyon gear)


Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can evaluate algebraic expressions.

Classroom Activity:  Evaluating Algebraic Expressions Scavenger Hunt activity

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-81 c & d, 4-82 (Tomorrow's Spirit Day - Dress as your past self or future self)


Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use ratios to solve problems.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.6 Class Task 3-81 parts b-d ; Quick Check on ratios 

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-80, 4-81 a & b only  (Tomorrow's Spirit Day - Wear or bring sandals or sneakers)


Monday, January 29, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use ratios to solve problems.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check on subtracting mixed numbers; Lesson 3.1.6 Class Task 3-79, 3-80, 3-81a

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-84, 3-85, 3-86   (Tomorrow's Spirit Day - Wear a hat or dress like twins)


Friday, January 26, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can use ratios to solve problems.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check on adding mixed numbers; Add notes to "Evaluating Algebraic Expressions"; Lesson 3.1.6 Class Task 3-79

Homework:  none   (Monday's Spirit Day - Wear pajamas)


Thursday, January 25, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can add & subtract mixed numbers.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check on writing and evaluating algebraic expressions; Add & subtract mixed numbers activity

Homework:  Solve 4 1/2 - 1 8/9 using both methods


Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can convert mixed numbers to fractions greater than one (and vice versa).  I can add & subtract mixed numbers.

Classroom Activity:  Convert mixed numbers/fractions activity;  Write notes for Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers in Toolkit page 28 (see Google Classroom)

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-35


Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can evaluate algebraic expressions. I can add & subtract mixed numbers.

Classroom Activity: Evaluating algebraic expressions activity; Read & highlight Toolkit entry "Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers"; Write notes for Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers in Toolkit page 27 (see Google Classroom)

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-19, 4-43


Monday, January 22, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can write & evaluate algebraic expressions. I can change mixed numbers to fractions greater than one (and vice versa).

Classroom Activity: Lesson 4.1.3 Class Task 4-26, 4-29, 4-30;  Read & highlight Toolkit entry "Mixed Numbers and Fractions Greater Than One"

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-37, 4-39, 4-42


Friday, January 19, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can generalize methods for finding the number of tiles in a square frame using words and algebraic expressions.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 4.1.3 Class Task 4-24

Homework:  none


Thursday, January 18, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can generalize methods for finding the number of tiles in a square frame using words and algebraic expressions.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 4.1.2 Class Task 4-14;  Lesson 4.1.3 Class Task 4-21, 4-24

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-40


Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can generate and compare multiple counting strategies.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 4.1.2 Class Task 4-12, 4-13, 4-14

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-16, 4-17, 4-18


Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Lesson Goal:  I can generate and compare multiple counting strategies.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 4.1.2 Class Task 4-12

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-16, 4-17


Monday, January 15, 2024

No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday


Friday, January 12, 2024

Lesson Goal:   I can read directions and questions carefully and answer questions thoroughly.

Classroom Activity:  Mid-Year Assessment - Part 2

Homework:  none


Thursday, January 11, 2024

Lesson Goal:   I can read directions and questions carefully and answer questions thoroughly.

Classroom Activity:  Mid-Year Assessment - Part 1

Homework:  Study for tomorrow's Mid-Year test by using the review and answer key posted on Google Classroom 


Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Lesson Goal:   I can use mathematical reasoning, prior knowledge, and my tools & resources to persevere in solving problems.

Classroom Activity:  Mid-Year Review 

Homework:  Finish the Mid-Year Review. Check your work using the answer key found on Google Classroom 


Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Lesson Goal:   I can use mathematical reasoning, prior knowledge, and my tools & resources to persevere in solving problems.

Classroom Activity:  Mid-Year Review 

Homework:  Continue working on Mid-Year Review


Monday, December 25, 2023 - Monday, January 8, 2024

Winter Break


Friday, December 22, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can take a break and enjoy our Adopt-a-Family reward.

Classroom Activity:  Adopt-a-Family class rewards

Homework:  none


Thursday, December 21, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can work on math challenges with my teammates.

Classroom Activity: 12 Days of Holiday Math Challenges activity

Homework:  none


Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can represent unknown quantities with a variable. I can evaluate expressions and solve for unknowns.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 4.1.1 Class Task 4-2

Homework:  Finish or fix Review & Preview 4-7, 4-8


Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can represent points on a coordinate plane. I can find absolute value and distance.

Classroom Activity:  Outdoor Education Planning Activity

Homework:  none


Monday, December 18, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can represent unknown quantities with a variable. I can evaluate expressions and solve for unknowns.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.4 Class Tasks 3-126, 1-27; Quick Check on Absolute Values; Lesson 4.1.1 Class Task 4-1

Homework:  Review & Preview 4-7, 4-8


Friday, December 15, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can use coordinates to find the length of line segments.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.4 Class Tasks 3-125

Homework:  none


Thursday, December 14, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can read questions carefully, use my resources wisely, answer questions thoroughly, and check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Graded Assessment 4

Homework:  none  (Tomorrow is the last day for Adopt-a-Family donations)


Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can use coordinates to find the length of line segments.

Classroom Activity:  Read & highlight toolkit entries "Adding Integers" and "Absolute Value";  Lesson 3.2.4 Class Tasks 3-124

Homework:  Study for Test 4 by using your Pretake 4, Toolkit, and Math Notebook


Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can use coordinates to find the length of line segments.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.4 Class Tasks 3-123

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-128, 3-129, 3-130


Monday, December 11, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can compare rational numbers using inequalities.  I can understand that absolute value is the distance from zero.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 4 Corrections and Reflection;  Lesson 3.2.3 Class Tasks 3-114

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-118, 3-122


Friday, December 8, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can compare rational numbers using inequalities.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.2 Class Task 3-103;  Lesson 3.2.3 Class Tasks 3-111, 3-112, 3-113

Homework:  none


Thursday, December 7, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can read questions carefully, use my resources wisely, answer questions thoroughly, and check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 4

Homework:  none  (Adopt-a-Family donations?)


Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can position rational numbers on a number line. I can use inequalities.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.2 Class Task 3-100, 3-102

Homework:  Study for Pretake 4 by using the Rubric for Test 4, your toolkit, and your Math notebook


Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can position rational numbers on a number line. I can use inequalities.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.2 Class Task 3-99

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-107, 3-108


Monday, December 4, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can find the Least Common Multiple (LCM).  I can represent portions with a portion web. 

Classroom Activity:  LCM & Portion Web review; Correct Quick Checks; Integers Review

Homework:  Read through Rubric for Test 4 (found on Google Classroom)


Monday, November 27, 2023 - Friday, December 1, 2023

Outdoor School Week


Monday, November 20, 2023 - Friday, November 24, 2023

No School - Thanksgiving Break


Friday, November 17, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can connect movement along a number line with the addition and subtraction of positive numbers. 

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.1 Class Task 3-91, 3-92

Homework:  none


Thursday, November 16, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can connect movement along a number line with the addition and subtraction of positive numbers. 

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.2.1 Class Task 3-90

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-94, 3-95


Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can connect movement along a number line with the addition and subtraction of positive numbers. 

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.5 Tasks 3-73;  Lesson 3.2.1 Class Task 3-89

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-97


Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can use efficient methods to move from percents to decimals and decimals to percents.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.5 Class Tasks 3-67, 3-68, 3-69

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-74, 3-75


Monday, November 13, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can represent portions as percents, fractions, decimals, and descriptions with words.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.4 Class Tasks 3-55, 3-56, 3-57, 3-58

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-64


Friday, November 10, 2023

No School - Veteran's Day Holiday


Thursday, November 9, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can read questions carefully, use resources wisely, answer questions thoroughly, and check my work. 

Classroom Activity:  Graded Assessment 3

Homework:  none


Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can recognize the connection between fractions, percents, and decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.3 Class Tasks 3-41, 3-42; Read & highlight toolkit entry "100% Blocks";  Lesson 3.1.4 Class Task 3-55a

Homework:  Study for Test 3 using Pretake 3, rubric, toolkit, and math notebook


Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can recognize the connection between fractions, percents, and decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.3 Class Task 3-37, 3-38, 3-39

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-50, 3-51, 3-52


Monday, November 6, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can recognize the connection between fractions, percents, and decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 3 Corrections; Lesson 3.1.3 Class Task 3-36

Homework:  Finish correcting Pretake 3 using pen;  Review & Preview 3-46, 3-47


Friday, November 3, 2023

Lesson Goal:   I can understand that percent is a way to express and compare portions of a whole.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.2 Class Task 3-26, 3-27a

Homework:  none


Thursday, November 2, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, use my resources wisely, answer questions thoroughly, and check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 3

Homework:  none


Wednesday, November 1, 2023

No School -  Staff Development Day 


Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can understand that percent is a way to express and compare portions of a whole.

Classroom Activity:  Correct Quick Checks;  Lesson 3.1.2 Class Task 3-25 

Homework:  Study for Pretake 3 using Rubric for Test 3, your toolkit, and math notebook


Monday, October 30, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can understand that percent is a way to express and compare portions of a whole.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check on Adding Fractions;  Lesson 3.1.2 Class Task 3-22, 3-23, 3-24 

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-34  (Use Toolkit notes page 20)


Friday, October 27, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can add and subtract fractions.

Classroom Activity:  Add and Subtract Fractions review; Quick Check on Giant One and Greatest Common Factor (GCF)

Homework:  none


Thursday, October 26, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can add and subtract fractions.

Classroom Activity:  Read & highlight toolkit entry "Multiplicative Identity" and "Adding and Subtracting Fractions"; Write notes on "Adding and Subtracting Fractions" on toolkit page 20; Add and Subtract Fractions Practice activity

Homework:  Finish Add and Subtract Fractions Practice


Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use my knowledge of multiples, even, and odd numbers to "escape" in today's game.

Classroom Activity:  The Great Escape game

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-15, 3-21


Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can identify and create equivalent fractions using a Giant One.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 3.1.1 Class Task 3-4, 3-5, 3-7 part a

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-12, 3-18


Monday, October 23, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can identify and create equivalent fractions using a Giant One.

Classroom Activity:  Fractional Wall activityLesson 3.1.1 Class Task 3-1, 3-2, 3-3 part a

Homework:  Review & Preview 3-14, 3-17


Friday, October 20, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can apply the Divisibility Rules to score as many points as possible on today's game.

Classroom Activity:  Read & highlight Toolkit notes "Multiplication Using Generic Rectangles", "Greatest Common Factor", and                                              "Distributive Property"; Is It Divisible game

Homework:  none


Thursday, October 19, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can apply the Distributive Property to multi-digit products.

Classroom Activity:  Generic Rectangle/Distributive Property activity on whiteboards (Lesson 2.3.4 Class Task 2-81, 2-82)

Homework:  Review and Preview 2-87, 2-88


Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can apply the Distributive Property to multi-digit products.

Classroom Activity:  Generic Rectangle/Distributive Property activity on whiteboards (Lesson 2.3.4 Class Task 2-80, 2-81a)

Homework:  Review and Preview 2-86, 2-90


Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF).

Classroom Activity:  Greatest Common Factor activity on whiteboards

Homework:  GCF Venn Diagram worksheet


Friday, October 13, 2023 - Monday, October 16, 2023

No School - Fall Non-School Days


Thursday, October 12, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use generic rectangles to multiply multi-digit numbers.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.3.2 Class Task 2-61, 2-62 

Homework:  none


Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use generic rectangles to multiply multi-digit numbers.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.3.2 Class Task 2-60, 2-61 part a

Homework:  Review & Preview 2-65, 2-66


Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, use my toolkit wisely, answer questions thorougly, then check my work.

Classroom Activity:  Graded Assessment 2

Homework:  Review & Preview 2-55


Monday, October 9, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use generic rectangle area models to represent multiplication of multi-digit numbers.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.3.1 Class Task 2-53, 2-54

Homework:  Study for Test 2 by using your Pretake, rubric, toolkit, and math notebook


Friday, October 6, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use generic rectangle area models to represent multiplication of multi-digit numbers.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.3.1 Class Task 2-51

Homework:  Finish correcting Pretake 2 in pen


Thursday, October 5, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use Base Ten Blocks to find area and perimeter.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.2.3 Class Task 2-39

Homework:  Review and Preview 2-56, 2-59   (Wear pink for tomorrow's spirit day)


Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can create a monster using my knowledge of area and perimeter.

Classroom Activity:  Monster Glyph activity with Grid

Homework: Finish Monster Glyph activity  (Wear a throwback outfit from your favorite decade for tomorrow's spirit day)


Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, use my resources wisely, and answer questions thoroughly.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 2 Assessment

Homework: none  (Dress like Canyon staff for tomorrow's spirit day)


Monday, October 2, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can find patterns in the multiplication chart.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check Corrections; Looking Closely at the Multiplication Chart activity

Homework:  Study for Pretake 2 by using the Rubric for Test 2  (Wear a jersey or red for tomorrow's spirit day)


Friday, September 29, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can interpret different data displays.

Classroom Activity:  Tax Collector warm up activity; Read & highlight toolkit entry "Displays of Data" and "Histograms"; Quick Check on Data Displays

Homework:  none  (Wear pajamas and/or bring a stuffed animal for Monday's spirit day)


Thursday, September 28, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can find all the factors of a number.

Classroom Activity:  Tax Collector activity

Homework:  Dot Plot Practice


Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can add and subtract decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Adding and Subtracting Decimals activity using digits 1-9 (cont.)

Homework:  Checkpoint 2  #1-5


Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can add and subtract decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check Corrections; Adding and Subtracting Decimals activity using digits 1-9

Homework:  Finish FACEing Math activity


Monday, September 25, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can add and subtract decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Quick Check on adding and subtracting decimals; FACEing Math adding and subtracting decimals activity; Test 1 Corrections

Homework:  Finish FACEing Math activity


Friday, September 22, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can add and subtract decimals.

Classroom Activity:  Toolkit notes on adding and subtracting decimals; FACEing Math adding and subtracting decimals activity

Homework:  none


Thursday, September 21, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, use my toolkit wisely, and answer questions thoroughly.

Classroom Activity:  Graded Assessment 1

Homework:  none


Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use my knowledge of factors to solve problems.

Classroom Activity:  Factor Craze activity

Homework:  Study for Test 1 using your Pretake, Rubric, Toolkit, and Math Notebook


Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can make a conjecture and find patterns.

Classroom Activity:  Discussed Pretake 1 Corrections; Continued Prime Climb activity

Homework:  Find the prime factorization of 36 in four different ways.


Monday, September 18, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can find my mistakes and correct them. *Brain Growth!*

Classroom Activity:  Pretake 1 Corrections

Homework:  Pretake Corrections - Use pen to correct mistakes and write useful Toolkit pages


Friday, September 15, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can make a conjecture and find a pattern.

Classroom Activity:  Prime Climb activity

Homework:  none


Thursday, September 14, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can read questions carefully, use my Toolkit wisely, and answer questions thoroughly.

Classroom Activity:  Pretake Assessment 1

Homework:  none


Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can categorize numbers as prime, composite, even, and/or odd.  I can describe area and perimeter.

Classroom Activity:  Tape Lesson 1.2.3 Resource Page onto Tookit page 7; Lesson 1.2.3 Class Task 1-66; Add notes to margins of Toolkit entry "Perimeter and Area"; Correct Quick Check on area and perimeter; Quick Check on Prime Factorization

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-70; Chapter 1 Closure CL 1-99 parts b & c only


Monday, September 11, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can write numbers as products of prime factors.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.2.3 Class Task 1-69; Add 20x20 Multiplication Chart to inside front cover of Toolkit; Read and highlight Toolkit entry "Natural, Whole, and Prime Numbers"; Lesson 1.2.4 Class Tasks 1-78 d & e, 1-79

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-85, 1-92


Friday, September 8, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can represent whole numbers with rectangular arrays. I can categorize numbers as prime, composite, even, and/or odd.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.2.3 Class Task 1-62, 1-63, 1-64

Homework:  none


Thursday, September 7, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can represent whole numbers with rectangular arrays.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.2.2 Class Task 1-54; Toolkit "Comparisons"; Lesson 1.2.3 Class Task 1-62 a

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-61, 1-68


Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can decompose numbers in multiple ways.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.2.2 Class Tasks 1-52

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-57, 1-58, 1-60


Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can decompose quantities into sums of multiple parts.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.2.1 Class Tasks 1-41, 1-42, 1-43

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-46


Monday, September 4, 2023

No School - Labor Day Holiday


Friday, September 1, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can collect data and display the data in a stem-and-leaf plot and a histogram.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.1.2 Class Tasks 2-12, 2-13

Homework:  none


Thursday, August 31, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can collect data and display the data in a histogram.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.1.2 Class Tasks 2-11, 2-12a

Homework:  Review & Preview 2-16, 2-18


Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various graphical representations of data.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 2.1.1 Class Tasks 2-1, 2-2

Homework:  Review & Preview 2-6, 2-9


Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can make a plan with my team and find a strategy.

Classroom Activity:  How many 7s are in the numbers between 1 and 1000?

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-21


Monday, August 28, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can write fact statements for area and perimeter.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.1.2  Class Tasks 1-8, 1-9

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-10


Friday, August 25, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can find relationships between area and perimeter.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.1.2 Team Challenge Task 1-7, Class Task 1-8

Homework:  none


Thursday, August 24, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can find relationships between area and perimeter.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.1.2 Class Tasks 1-5, 1-6;  Read & highlight "Place Value" in Toolkit

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-11


Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can create a strategy for filling a grid with rectangular arrays.

Classroom Activity:  How Close to 100? activity

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-20, 1-23


Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can find problems in the textbook and e-Book.

Classroom Activity:  ebooks.cpm.org; How Close to 100? activity

Homework:  Finish Review & Preview 1-12, 1-13, 1-14; Return signed syllabus


Monday, August 21, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can analyze strengths and weaknesses of scatter plots.

Classroom Activity:  Lesson 1.1.1 Class Task 1-1, 1-2

Homework:  Review & Preview 1-12, 1-13, 1-14


Friday, August 18, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can show what I know on today's diagnostic test.

Classroom Activity:  MTDP online assessment

Homework:  none


Thursday, August 17, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can analyze strengths and weaknesses of histograms.

Classroom Activity:  Mindset video; Lesson 1.1.1 Class Task 1-1 a, b

Homework:  Bring your charged Chromebook to class for tomorrow's MDTP diagnostic test


Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can access our classroom website and the CPM e-Book.

Classroom Activity:  Discussed syllabus; Logged on to bit.ly/mrsbantugan and ebooks.cpm.org

Homework:  Read syllabus with grown up and return it signed


Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use numbers to describe myself.

Classroom Activity:  Math About Me Activity

Homework:  Finish Math About Me Activity


Monday, August 14, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can use strategies of great group work.

Classroom Activity:  Palindrome Activity

Homework:  Gather supplies for math class


Friday, August 11, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can describe a strategy for good group work.

Classroom Activity:  1-100 Activity

Homework:  Start to gather supplies


Thursday, August 10, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can explain the daily routine in my math class.

Classroom Activity:  Student Information Sheet - Day 2

Homework:  Give letter to your parent/guardian


Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Lesson Goal:  I can explain the daily routine in my math class.

Classroom Activity:  Student Information Sheet

Homework:  Bring a pencil and your Binder Reminder to math class every day