Homework and Important Information
18 - 19
Bring Board Games Tomorrow
Have a Great Summer!!!
Tuesday, June 18th and Wed June 19th
Homework:
Finish airplane write up
Finish review packet for Thursday
Monday, June 17th
We tested our paper airplanes
Final Review
Questions 1 - 8 are due on Tuesday
Questions 9 - 17 are due on Thursday
Final benchmark is Friday 6/21. Bring a calculator.
If you would like extra credit, create a game that we can play to review for the final benchmark. The game should have at least 15 questions and the questions need to all be different topics that we learned from the second half of the year. Add the link here or give it to Mrs. Krystel by Tuesday 6/18
Friday, June 14
Statistics task is due Monday
Bring a tape measure on Monday
Final Review
Questions 1 - 8 are due on Tuesday
Questions 9 - 17 are due on Thursday
Final benchmark is Friday 6/21. Bring a calculator.
If you would like extra credit, create a game that we can play to review for the final benchmark. The game should have at least 15 questions and the questions need to all be different topics that we learned from the second half of the year. Add the link here or give it to Mrs. Krystel by Tuesday 6/18
Thursday, June 13
We worked on a statistics task. See Google Classroom. This is due on Monday
Wednesday, June 12
We learned how to make and read box and whisker plots
Homework:
Box and whisker plot worksheet
Flag Day is Friday
Veterans permission slips are due Friday
Castle Learning Due Friday
Tuesday, June 11
We learned how to find the 5 number summary of data and the IQR
Homework:
Finish Google Classroom sheet on finding interquartile range
Star Wars Day is tomorrow and Flag Day is Friday
Veterans permission slips are due Friday
Castle Learning Due Friday
Monday, June 10th
We talked about variability in data
Homework:
Complete Jellybean worksheet
Star Wars Day is Wed and Flag Day is Fri
Friday, June 7th
Today we learned how to read and make histograms
Homework:
Finish Google Classroom histogram assignment
Thursday, June 6th
We talked about vocabulary and distribution shapes of dot plots
Homework:
Finish classwork sheet on shapes of dot plots
Wednesday, June 5th
We learned how to make dot plots and how to find averages from those dot plots.
Students completed a 2 sided worksheet where on the front they had to find averages of a dot plot and on the back they had to try to create their own dot plot from averages given
Homework:
Finish above classwork if you didn't
and Measurement of Center and Spread Worksheet
Tuesday, June 4th
We presented our projects
Field Day has been rescheduled for tomorrow
Finish classwork (Suzi's company) Due Wed
Monday, June 3rd
We discussed which average is the best for certain situations.
We learned how to find a missing number when you know the mean
Homework:
Finish classwork (Suzi's company) Due Wed
Missing number when you know the mean is due tomorrow if you didn't finish it in extra math class
Friday, May 31st
We discussed how outliers affect the mean.
Homework:
Finish Worksheet - mean, median, mode and range. You may use a calculator
Wednesday, May 29th and Thursday, May 30th
We are finishing up our structure
Homework:
Watch the video on mean, median, mode and range and answer the questions on this form. This will be graded. It is located in Google Classroom
Due on Friday
Monday, May 20th
We started building our structures
Homework:
Bring in supplies for project
Field Day rescheduled to Thursday, May 23
Castle Learning Assignment due on Tuesday (Q4 #2)
Tuesday, May 14th
Friday May 17th - extra math'
surface area of a cylinder - complete worksheet
Wednesday, May 15th - Friday, May 17th
We are working on a Math/SS ancient structure STEAM project. See Google Classroom
Homework:
Bring in a can for Friday
Bring in supplies for project on Monday
Field Day rescheduled to Thursday, May 23
Castle Learning Assignment due on Tuesday (Q4 #2)
Tuesday, May 14th
Test
Monday, May 13th
We reviewed for tomorrow's Geometry test and finished up the candy box project
Homework:
Study for tomorrow' test. Use review sheet and see answer key on Google Classroom. You can also use your workbook and IXL to review.
Friday, May 10th
We used magnetic pieces to discuss the different in prisms and pyramids and looked for patters in pyramids' faces, edges, and vertices.
We reviewed surface area and volume of triangular prisms.
We learned how to find the surface area of pyramids.
Homework:
Workbook page 192
Test on Area, surface area, and volume on Tuesday, May 14th
Use IXL to practice. Study chapters 4 and 8 in workbook and computer textbook.
Thursday, May 9th
We continued practicing surface area of prisms.
Homework:
- Finish worksheet
- Test on Area, surface area, and volume on Tuesday, May 14th
- Use IXL to practice
Wednesday, May 8th
We found surface area of rectangular prisms
Homework:
- Workbook page 188
- Test on Area, surface area, and volume on Tuesday, May 14th
- Use IXL to practice
Friday, May 3rd - Tuesday, May 7th
We started a performance task through which students must use their knowledge of surface area and volume to design a candy box with the least amount of packaging. The directions are on Google Classroom. The project should only be completed in class
Homework:
- Chapter 8 task due on Wed
Tuesday, April 30th
We learned volume of a prism is Base area x height
We also reviewed how to find volume of composite figures.
Homework:
Doc on Google Classroom
Make sure test is signed.
NYS test tomorrow: - bring pencil and reading book
Wed: 31 multiple choice questions
Thurs: 7 multiple choice questions and 8 short answer questions (bring calculator)
Monday, April 29th
To find the surface area and volume of rectangular prisms
Homework:
Rectangular prism worksheet
Make sure test is signed
Thursday, April 18th
We made cubes out of magnetic squares and answered questions on page 3 of the Nets and surface area packet
Wednesday, April 17th
We completed a computer program to introduce up to solid figures
In extra math we found the surface area of nets (Kahoot)
Homework:
page 1 and 2 in Nets and Surface area google document
Monday, April 15th
We found area of composite shapes and area of trapezoids by breaking them up into shapes that we know.
Workbook pages 89 - 90 should be completed.
Homework:
Complete assignment on Google classroom on trapezoids, parallelogram and composite shapes.
Castle Learning THQ due Wed.
Friday, April 12th
We examined how to use formulas to find area of rectangles, squares, triangles and parallelograms
Homework is on Google Classroom
Castle Learning THQ due Wed.
Thursday, April 11th
Castle Learning THQ due Wed.
Wednesday, April 10th
We reviewed for tomorrow's test
Students were given an optional review sheet
Here are the answers
Tuesday, April 9th
Homework:
workbook page 178
Castle Learning review due tomorrow
Test on Thursday
Monday, April 8th
We learned how to solve inequalities
Solve like an equation, graph the result, check two possible numbers
Homework:
Inequality practice (on Google Classroom) due tomorrow
Castle Learning review due Wed
Test on Thursday, April 11
Friday, April 5th
We learned how to write and graph inequalities
Homework:
Finish classwork sheet
Workbook page 170
Test on Thursday, April 11
Wednesday, April 3
Homework: Solving 2 step equation practice on Google Classroom is due on Friday
Tuesday, April 2
We completed problem-solving with two step equations.
Homework: Complete classwork sheet.
Make sure you write a let statement and an equation for each problem
Bring pencils and an independent reading book for class tomorrow.
Monday, April 1
We learned how to solve two step equations
Classwork pg 300 - 302 in workbook
Homework #1 - 6 on both sides of the worksheet
Thursday, March 28th
Students wrote and solved word problems from equations.
If they didn't finish it in class, it is homework.
Castle Learning THQ due tomorrow
Wednesday, March 27th
We learned how to solve equations with multiplication and division (proportions)
See assignment on google Classrom
HW: workbook page 298
Tuesday. March 26th
Period 1 - we continued working on our performance task
Period 5 - we learned how to solve equations with addition and subtraction
CW: pages 154, 155, 294 in workbook
HW: complete sheet on Google Classroom - show all steps in notebook
Castle learning THQ due Friday
St. Jude's money is due
Monday, March 24th
Dr. Talleyrand came to discuss with us what was purchased for the dance
We also started a performance task about tiling a foyer
Homework:
- Castle Learning THQ due Friday
Thursday, March 21st
We discussed different ways to find the area of irregular shapes.
Students were also given time to finish their tests.
Homework:
- Area worksheet
Wednesday, March 20th
Polynomials test
Tuesday, March 19
We applied out knowledge of adding and subtracting polynomials to find the perimeter and area of polygons.
Test tomorrow
Monday, March 18
Goal: Adding and subtracting polynomials
We completed workbook page 288 and a reteaching classwork sheet
HOMEWORK
Complete and check review sheet (13.2-13.2 Quiz) Circle any questions you have for tomorrow
Polynomials test moved to Wed (class vote)
Friday, March 15th
We finalized the shopping list for the dance concession stand
Homework:
Complete Castle Learning Expressions review
Study for Polynomial Test (see outline on Google Classroom)
Thursday, March 14th
We talked about pi day and how to find the circumference of a circle.
We went over the expressions HW from last night
Wed, March 13
We learned how to evaluate expressions and continued to work on our shopping list for the spring dance (better buy etc)
Homework:
Finish shopping list
Finish Evaluating expressions work on Google Classroom (4 word problems and anything else not completed in class)
Tues, March 12
We shared the results of our survey question
Students should look up prices for: sour patch kids, skittles, Hershey's chocolate and chips
Monday, March 11
We learned how to write algebraic expressions. Finish work on Google Classroom
Thursday, March 7
We learned how to factor expressions.
Homework:
- Complete worksheet
Monday, March 4
We learned how to use properties to simplify expressions.
"Like Terms" assignment on Google Classroom
Homework:
Complete third and fourth page of classwork packet
Castle Learning THQ Q3 #2 due on Fri
Friday, March 1
We learned how to combine like terms and the different parts and types of polynomials.
Students are responsible for the following vocabulary:
monomial, binomial, trinomial, polynomial, term, coefficient, constant, variable.
Notes can be found in the intro to algebra classwork on Google Classroom
Homework:
- Complete the last page (the chart) of the intro to algebra assignment
Thursday, Feb 28th
We started our algebra unit and talked about the differences between algebra and arithmetic and expressions and equations and started to look at ways to combine like terms.
Homework:
Complete questions #1-4 in intro to mod 4 if you don't in class (Do not start part 2)
Branches of mathematics research is due tomorrow
Wednesday, Feb 27th
We went over the midyear review assessment and continued working on the branches of mathematics
Homework:
Branches of mathematics research due Friday
Optional: Discount BONUS questions
Tuesday, Feb 26th
We worked on branches of mathematics research
Homework:
Percent (Sale) activity due Wed
Monday, Feb 25th
We learned about Percent change.
Homework:
Complete percent change google form
Percent (Sale) activity due Wed
Friday, Feb 22nd
We talked about the St. Jude's math-a-thon.
We continued working on the Percent (sale) activity on Google Classroom.
If students do not finish it in class, they need to finish it at home. This needs to be handed in by Wed.
Thursday, Feb 21st
We worked on the survey about the dance concession stand.
Wednesday, Feb 20th
We started talking about the dance concession stand we are going to plan.
We are also working on an activity where students have to analyze the accurateness of a sale.
We will continue both tomorrow.
HOMEWORK:
Come up with questions that you want to include in our concession stand survey. Add it to the document on Google Classroom
Friday, Feb 15th
- Rockland Read In
- Students finished their midyear assessment
- Students did a Valentines's Day activity where they analyzed prices of conversation hearts
Thursday, Feb 14th
Mid - year assessment
Wednesday, Feb 13th
We finished reviewing for tomorrow's midyear assessment.
The answer key to the review packet is on Google Classroom
Here is the link to the Kahoot you can play to review
https://create.kahoot.it/share/mid-year-benchmark-math-rg/b45afb64-4907-40b5-a371-a9ec488231cb
Monday, Feb 11th
We finished up percent and learned how to find simple interest
Homework
Finish midyear review packet on Google Classroom
Mid year test on Wed (if Tuesday is a snow day then test will be Thursday)
Bring back test folder on Wed (or Thursday)
Friday, Feb 8th
We reviewed the midyear review packet. We finished finding original price discount problems.
Homework:
Complete rational numbers section of midyear review packet #19 - 49
Extra math
Extra math we learned about markups and watch some student videos/
Finish workbook page 356 if you didn't in extra math.
Thursday, Feb 7th
We reviewed percent homework and talked about how to find the original price when given the discount.
Homework:
Students should finish #1 - 18 on the midyear review packet
Wednesday, Feb 6
Finish Percent problems
Tuesday, Feb 5
Students took their comparing fractions, decimals and percents quiz
Homework:
- Finish shopping worksheet
- Performance assessment (tornado alley) due tomorrow (on Google Classroom)
Monday, Feb 4th
We learned different strategies about how to find percent of a number and applied this to Discount
Homework:
Complete Homework Discount Problems on Google Classroom
Quiz comparing percents, fractions and decimals on Tuesday - practice sheet
Performance Assessment (graded) due Wed
Make sure you fill out seating Form
Friday, Feb 1st
Today we learned about the percent proportion (see practice on Google Classroom)
Homework:
workbook page 344 due Monday
Quiz comparing percents, fractions and decimals on Tuesday
Performance Assessment (graded) due Wed - located on Google Classroom
Thursday, January 31st
Finish classwork (two word problems about percentages)
Quiz was moved to next week but keep studying the benchmark fractions
Wednesday, January 30th
Finish Classwork (Scholastic Math Magazine Answer Sheet on Percentages)
Tuesday, January 29th
Today we compared fractions, decimals, and percents
Classwork: workbook page 337
Homework: workbook page 340
Study the benchmark fractions for quiz at end of week
Monday, January 28th
We learned how to convert between percents and fractions and decimals
See Google Classroom for:
1. Classwork: complete the Google Slides
2. Homework: Complete practice
3. Study the benchmark fractions for quiz at end of week
Friday, January 25th
HOMEWORK:
Finish BONUS question
Complete Percent work - Google form and watch video
Wednesday, January 23rd
Test tomorrow!
Review using additional problems on Google classroom (answer key follows), the self monitoring checklist resources or worksheets given in extra math.
Bring calculator and measurement conversion sheet
Tuesday, January 22nd
Goal: to use our knowledge of similar figures and proportions to solve problems. (see problems on Google Classroom)
Homework:
Finish review questions from Friday
Finish similar triangles worksheet
Friday, January 18th
We took the STAR test
Homework:
Review for Thursday's test. There are 9 problems on Google Classroom that need to be completed for Monday. Use the self assessment checklist to study as well.
Thursday, January 17th
We continued to review measurement with problems on Google Classroom and in Scholastic Math
Wednesday, January 16th
We worked in partners to answer questions about the blue prints using the scales we came up with.
IN extra math we learned how to use proportions to solve measurement problems
Homework:
- page 122 and 124 in the workbook
Monday, January 14th and Tuesday, January 15th
We learned about scale.
Student broke in to 3 groups and rotated to accomplish the following three tasks:
- Look at the blue prints for the middle school addition and figure out the scale.
- Read and article and complete an activity about scales on a map
- Fill out the ratio and rates self monitoring checklist
If anything and not been completed in class, it should be finished for homework
Friday, January 11th
We used proportions to figure out the number of calories in the foods we made in our recipe book.
Homework:
Finish classwork worksheet
Thursday, January 10th
We learned how to make unit rates from problems with complex questions.
Finish classwork on Google Classroom for homework
Wednesday, January 9th
Finish problem-solving activity from class
Graded Homework is due tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 8th
We recorded our videos
Homework
Graded Homework due Thursday.
Monday, January 7th
We learned different tools we could use to record our video
Homework
Make sure you are ready to record tomorrow.
Graded Homework due Thursday.
Friday, January 4th
We worked on our video planning page
Make usre all storyboards are complete for Monday.
Thursday, January 3, 2019
We looked at how to use unit rates to figure out the better buy.
We also looked at how to create story boards and turn them into videos.
Homework:
Better buy worksheet
Finish Egypt project for tomorrow
Make sure you know what topic you are doing for your video.
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
We learned how to find unit rates by watching a video. Students analyzed the positive and negative aspects of the video. Students will be creating their own videos next week.
Homework:
page 308 in the workbook
finish Egypt project if you didn't before break
Thursday, December 20th
We worked on out Egyptian mathematics webquest for 2 periods. This will be due on Friday, January 4th if students didn't finish in class.
Wednesday, December 19th
Today we reviewed some of the proportion word problems from last night. We also started our Egyptian mathematics webquest
Homework:
Students who did not write proportions on last night's homework, should do it tonight.
Tuesday, December 18th
We solved word problems with proportions
Homework:
- Complete worksheet - make sure to write a proportion for each problem
Monday, December 17th
We learned how to solve proportions involving negatives, decimals and fractions.
Homework:
page 318 in workbook
Get quiz signed
December 14th
We took the ratio quiz.
No homework this weekend.
December 13th
We reviewed for tomorrow's quiz. Students recieved 3 practice sheets and can complete them as needed.
Check for answer keys on Google Classroom.
December 12th
We created graphs form ratio tables.
Homework:
- page 313 in workbook. Create the 4 graphs from the tables and decide if they are proportional. If they are, write the equation.
December 11th
We looked at proportions in ratio tables and determined the constant of proportionality and wrote equations:
class notes - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IIh5uh6vPg-rZ_gITofaIp8EwNQJQO8Dfdsl0W5LNv8/edit?usp=sharing
Homework:
Get test signed. Try to make corrections. Ask yourself why you made the mistakes you made. Write down anything you have questions about.
Quiz - Friday Extra help - Wednesday
December 10th
We learned how to determine if two ratios were proportional
Homework:
Finish 3rd page of Google Classroom assignment
December 7th
We learned about equivalent ratios
Homework:
Bring in an example of where you encounter ratios in the real world (not in math class). You may use any real life encounter, including conversations, television, books, or newspapers. Bring these in by Monday.
Finish workbook section 5.2
December 6th
We discussed what a ratios is, what it is used for, and how to write it.
Homework:
Complete worksheet for Friday (page 5 of ratio notes classwork)
Bring in an example of where you encounter ratios in the real world (not in math class). You may use any real life encounter, including conversations, television, books, or newspapers. Bring these in by Monday.
December 5th
We did Hour of Code activities
December 4th
We took the Rational Numbers Test
Homework:
Complete worksheet that goes with magazine article about balancing a checkbook
December 3rd
Homework:
Use Castle Learning and the review sheet to study for tomorrow's test
November 30th
We had a great field trip. Don't forget to work on Castle Learning to review for Tuesday's test.
November 29th
Homework
Turkey activity must be finished by Friday
Finish word problems on Google Classroom
Test on rational number tentatively set for Tuesday, December 4th (chapters 2 and 12 in workbook)
Class trip - Friday, November 30th - dress warmly and bring a morning snack and lunch in a st
November 28th
Students practiced multiplying and dividing rational numbers
Homework
Do a final check of the Recipe project - it be finished for tomorrow morning
Turkey activity must be finished by Friday
Workbook page 278
Test on rational number tentatively set for Tuesday, December 4th (chapters 2 and 12 in workbook)
Class trip - Friday, November 30th - dress warmly and bring a morning snack and lunch in a string bag
November 26th and 27th
Students worked on the shopping list for the recipe project
Homework
Make sure all old workbook pages are complete (page 274 and 42)
Recipe project and turkey activity must be finished by Thursday
Class trip - Friday, November 30th
Test on rational number tentatively set for Tuesday, December 4th
November 21st
We did an activity on Google Classroom about deciding which method is best to cook a turkey
November 20th
We converted our recipes to a different serving size for our digital cook books.
Homework:
page 42 of the workbook
Make sure your new converted recipe is completely typed into your google slide so I can grade them over Thanksgiving
November 19th
We converted recipes by dividing rational numbers (change mixed numbers to improper fractions and multiply by the reciprocal)
Homework:
Finish recipe worksheet (both sides)
If you did not do page 38 over the weekend, do it tonight
Make sure to have a recipe for class tomorrow that has a serving size that you can change.
November 15th
We started to investigate dividing by fractions using number lines and workbook pages 35 - 38
We continued to work on any classwork we didn't finish
Homework:
Make sure classwork is finished from the week including: timeline, budget activity and workbook pages 35 - 38
November 14th
Today we reviewed how to multiply fractions
We had time to work on our timeline or budget activities
November 13th
We reviewed adding and subtractions rational numbers (both negative and positive fractions and decimals)
In extra math we did this through a budgeting activity
Homework:
- Homework: Finish workbook pages 272 - 274 (whatever you don't finish in class)
- Make sure your test is signed, your reflection is finished and you have a recipe by the end of the week.
November 9th
We continued talking about comparing rational numbers and did a class reflection.
Students got the integers on a coordinate plan test back and were given the opportunity to ask questions.
Homework:
Finish math reflection if you don't in class
Bring in a Thanksgiving recipe that you can share with the class by Wed.
Get test signed (look it over and see why you made your mistakes. Do you still have any questions??)
November 8th
We created a timeline for events in order to compare rational numbers
Homework:
workbook page 138
Trip payment due tomorrow through MySchoolBucks
November 7th
We examined the definition of rational numbers and students discussed whether they though certain number were rational or not.
Homework:
Finish rational numbers assignment that was started in class
Review homework #2 due tomorrow
Trip form due Friday
November 5th
We learned how to convert fractions and decimals
Homework:
Complete conversion sheet on Google Classroom
Extra credit due Wed
Graded homework due Thursday
Trip form due Friday
Extra Math
Dividing by decimals
page 54 # 7 - 13
November 2nd
Test
HW - extra credit due on Wed.
October 31st Happy Halloween
Today we learned how to translate points on a coordinate grid.
Review sheets for Friday's test were given out today - this is optional but please bring it to class tomorrow
See units of study for more practice and the answer key to review packet sent home today.
October 30
We learned the transformations (notes should be in notebook) and reflected points across the x and y axis.
Homework:
Workbook page 147
Test on Friday (integers on a coordinate plan - quadrants, graphing points, distance between points, perimeter and area, reflections)
October 29
We examined how to find area of irregular shapes by breaking them into rectangles and triangles. We starter looking at perfect squares
Homework:
Test on Friday
Get Integers Test signed. Look it over and make sure you understand your mistakes. Ask questions tomorrow if you don't
Finish area sheet
October 26
We found area of squares, rectangles and triangles on a coordinate grid.
Homework
Complete 1/2 sheet of paper on above topic
October 25
Finish the problem solving packet
October 24
We found rules to help us find the distance between coordinates on a plane when they are horizontal or vertical.
Homework
Finish distances between points worksheet
October 23
We did an activity where we found distances between points on a map.
Students should finish this activity at home and be prepared to discuss it tomorrow.
October 22
We looked at how coordinate grids can help us find locations and answered questions about maps.
Homework:
workbook page 146
Make sure to write which quadrant each point is located in
October 19th
We expanded out knowledge of number lines to create a coordinate plane and identified quadrants and points
No Hw unless you didn't finish parts a and b on this task
https://www.illustrativemathematics.org/content-standards/6/NS/C/6/tasks/2227
October 18th
We took out Integer Test
No HW
October 17th
Today we reviewed for tomorrow's test.
Homework:
- Complete Chapter Review and check answers on the back. Come tomorrow with any questions.
October 16th
We reviewed multiplying and dividing integers and solved integer problems using the order of operations.
Homework:
review worksheet - #1 -4 on front and back
Test on Thursday
October 15th
We looked at patterns of multiplying integers and exponents (see classwork worksheet)
We also learned how to divide integers and find averages. (page 260 in workbook)
Homework:
Complete Dividing worksheet - top half only
Test on Thursday
October 12th
In class we took integer word problems and wrote equations to match what we learned about adding and subtracting integers. We also did this challenge problem: http://www.openmiddle.com/integer-sums-and-differences/
In extra math we learned about multiplying integers.
Homework:
Graded homework due Monday
Workbook page 256
Test tentatively scheduled for Thursday on Integer Operations and properties. Extra help on Monday.
October 11th
We discovered how to subtract integers by looking at the relationship between addition and subtraction on page 250 of the workbook.
Homework:
Graded homework due Monday
page 252 in the workbook
October 10th
We continued adding Integers and examined how the properties could make it easier
Homework:
Graded homework due Monday
October 9th
We added integers on a number line and discovered the rules for adding integers. We used pages 246 and 247 in the workbook.
Homework:
- Worksheet # 1 - 13
- Write the adding integers rules to your own document that we made in class today about integers
- Get quiz signed if you didn't
October 5th
We continued talking about integers and students were given some Integer word problems - students should use logic, pictures, number lines and prior knowledge to try to figure them out.
In extra math students were given their quizzes back and we went over questions. We also talked about comparing integers.
Homework:
- Complete integer word problems on Google Classroom if you didn't in class
- Complete comparing integers worksheet (yellow)- both sides
- Get quiz signed
October 4th
Goal: To find absolute value of integers and to compare integers using line graphs
Homework:
Finish classwork worksheet if you didn't (Downside Up)
Workbook page 244
October 3rd
We defined integers as whole numbers and their opposites.
Homework:
On a separate piece of paper, draw a picture that illustrates a real - life use of negative integers (it can just be simple sketch but I would be happy to hang some up in the room). Write a sentence or two that explains how negative numbers are used in your picture.
October 2nd
We learned about how zero was first used in equations and researched the properties of whole numbers. We completed a chart in Google Classroom
Homework:
- Properties worksheet
October 1st
We learned about the binary place value system and how it is used.
We watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpk67YzOn5w
Homework:
- Complete binary questions on Google Classroom
Here is a link which shows the introductory lesson and also has the printable cards: https://csunplugged.org/en/topics/binary-numbers/unit-plan/how-binary-digits-work/
September 28th
We went over the past two days warm up Problems
We talked about how zero changed our number system (natural -> whole numbers)
September 26th
Students took the number theory quiz (they will all finish the last question tomorrow)
Homework:
Answer the zero questions on Google Classroom
September 25th
We looked at word problems and the key word that imply LCM or GCF and reviewed for tomorow's quiz
Homework:
Review for quiz
- Complete worksheet (answers: 1) 5 pkgs stickers and 2 pkgs scrapbooks, 2) 12 kits with 5 hand warmers and 4 foot warmers. 3) 28 days - Jan 7, 4) 240 min = 4 hours = 1:00, 5) 5 groups of 87 reps, 20 senators, and 40 interns)
- sections 1.4 - 1.6 in workbook
- Review Jeopardy
September 24th
We learned different strategies for finding the LCM (list of multiples, factor trees and box method)
Homework:
Complete page 26 in workbook
September 21st
Finish Google Classroom work on factor trees, GCF and LCM
September 20th
We applied out knowledge of factor trees and greatest common factor.
Homework:
Finish classwork if you didn't (setting the table) and try bonus
BONUS: A certain natural number has exactly 8 factors. Two of the factors are 15 and 21. What is the sum of all 8 factors?
September 18th
Today we went over the number theory homework and students shared how to use excel spread sheets to help solve the problems. We also learned the fundamental theorem of arithmetic (see unit of study) and learned how to make prime factorization trees.
Homework:
Watch this flip lesson video and take notes (direct link is on Google Classroom)
GCF-Flip Lesson | Math | ShowMe
https://www.showme.com/sh/?h=lm5I7E0
September 17th
Today we used our knowledge of the divisibility rules to solve different riddles (See google classroom)
Homework:
Study the divisibility rules if you don't know them
Think about the dozens problem and think about if you have the largest number. How do you know it is the largest?
Get Calculator Letter signed
September 14th
Today we took the September STAR test. We also did a quick review of divisibility and learned the rule for 8.
Homework:
Recall and research the divisibility rules to fill out the divisibility chart on Google Classroom.
Here is a video if you need help: Rules of Divisibility
Get Calculator Letter signed
September 13th
Today we did a team building activity, finding natural numbers.
No new homework but continue to work on yesterday's assignment if you need more time.
September 12th
Today we talked about "What is number theory?" and looked and different sets of numbers to come up with what was special about them.
Homework:
Try to answer questions on the second page of What is Number Theory document. - spend about 15 minutes on this and we will talk about it in class tomorrow.
September 7th
Today we examined how ancient civilizations used numbers and math and talked about the Babylonian Base 60 number system
Homework:
Complete chart converting Babylonian numerals to standard form. Use attached picture to help
September 6th
We problem-solved
We brainstormed ways we need math in future careers
Homework:
Think about the jobs people had in ancient civilizations and how they used math
September 5th
We learned some class procedures and set-up Google Classroom.
We problem-solved
Homework:
Continue to work on the challenge problem
Read math letter with your parents sign it