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 activity; Lesson 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