Unit 2: Rational Numbers

Please note the most recent date will always be first, and I may include tentative plans for future dates. Pay close attention to the date and scroll down for previous days!

September 18 - 28

Friday, September 28, 2018 (Day 2h)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To practice rational number operations using games
  • Warm-Up:
      • 9 students will be gone before lunch. They should return at about 12:30.
      • Share games you discovered yesterday with Mr. Pallone so he can write them on the board for others to enjoy.
      • Practice rational number operations using the games your classmates discovered. Which one is your favorite?
  • Classwork:
      • When choir students return to class:
          • Go over homework using key on clipboard, write your level of understanding on the clipboard, and put your work paper on the clipboard
          • Go over wrap 1.5 using key on clipboard
          • Use the rubric linked here to score your wrap
          • Write your wrap score on the top of your paper and on the clipboard and put your paper on the clipboard
      • Continue with rational number games as time allows. You may also work on your wrap for next week.
  • Homework:
      • WRAP 1.6 (due next Friday)
  • Important Dates:

Thursday, September 27, 2018 (Day 2g)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To demonstrate proficiency on all concepts and skills related to operating with integers and rational numbers
  • Warm-Up:
      • Have one person from your team get privacy folders for the team.
      • Correct order of operations problems using key on clipboard. Discuss questions and record level of understanding on clipboard.
      • Questions?
  • Classwork:
      • Tell Mr. Pallone what he can expect from you as responsible and respectful students today
      • Summative - please use privacy folders, NO calculators
      • Work on homework when summative is done (with a partner only if media center is open and Mr. Pallone says ok)
      • Find a math game that gives you practice on rational number operations - be able to share URL and a summary of the game with the class
  • Homework:
      • Cumulative assessment - page 75-77 in book
      • WRAP 1.5 (due Friday)
  • Important Dates:

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 (Day 2f)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To review all concepts and skills related to operating with integers and rational numbers
  • Warm-Up:
      • Go over practice summative
      • Discuss retakes
          • LT3 - word problems and order of operations - today during activity
      • Expectations with substitute
  • Classwork:
      • Video game review
  • Homework:
      • Order of operations problems
      • Study for summative
      • WRAP 1.5 (due Friday)
  • Important Dates:
      • Summative - Thursday, 9/27 (all operations with integers and rational numbers)

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 (Day 2e)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To use all operations with rational numbers, order of operations problems, and word problems
  • Warm-Up:
      • Record understanding on clipboard
      • Discuss retakes
          • LT2 - exponents part of formative - today during warmup
          • LT3 - word problems and order of operations - Wednesday during warmup
      • Order of operations problems
  • Classwork:
      • Quizlet
      • Expectations with substitute
      • Start working on practice summative
  • Homework:
      • Finish practice summative - KEY is here
      • WRAP 1.5 (due Friday)
  • Important Dates:
      • Summative - Thursday, 9/27 (all operations with integers and rational numbers)

Monday, September 24, 2018 (Day 2d)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To multiply and divide rational numbers
  • Warm-Up:
      • 2.3 puzzle - ON A BED OF LETTUCE
      • Record understanding on clipboard
      • Discuss retakes
          • LT1 - today using formative for rational numbers
          • LT2 - exponents part of formative - tomorrow during warmup
          • LT3 - word problems and order of operations - Wednesday during warmup
  • Classwork:
      • Red button
      • Exponents
      • Multiplying and dividing rational numbers
      • Formative
      • Quizlet
  • Homework:
      • 2.4 online, pages 68-69, problems 7-46 (even)
      • WRAP 1.5 (due Friday)
  • Important Dates:
      • Formative - Monday, 9/24 (+ and - rational numbers)
      • Summative - Thursday, 9/27 (all operations with integers and rational numbers)

Thursday, September 20, 2018 (Day 2c)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To add and subtract rational numbers (day 2 of 2)
  • Warm-Up:
      • Correct WRAP 1.4
      • Record understanding on clipboard
      • Warm-up - puzzle
      • Return formatives
  • Classwork:
      • Word problems
  • Homework:
      • 2.3 puzzle (started and some completed in class)
      • WRAP 1.5 (due next Friday)
  • Important Dates:
      • Formative - Monday, 9/24 (+ and - rational numbers)
      • Summative - Wednesday, 9/26 (all operations with integers and rational numbers)

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 (Day 2b)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To add and subtract rational numbers (day 1 of 2)
  • Warm-Up:
      • Go over homework
      • Record understanding on clipboard
  • Classwork:
      • Adding rational numbers
      • Practice - online 2.2
      • Subtracting rational numbers
      • Practice -
      • Return formatives
  • Homework:
      • 2.3 puzzle (handout)
      • WRAP 1.4 (due Thursday)
  • Important Dates:
      • Formative - Monday, 9/24 (+ and - rational numbers)
      • Summative - Wednesday, 9/26 (all operations with integers and rational numbers)

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 (Day 2a)

  • Learning Goals:
      • To understand number sets
      • To compare and order rational numbers
  • Warm-Up:
      • Warm-up problems on board
      • Go over homework
      • Record understanding on clipboard
  • Classwork:
      • Review of how we show our work with student examples
      • Comparing and ordering rational numbers
  • Homework:
      • Online 2.1, pages 48-49, problems 11-32 (even), 34-44 (all)
      • WRAP 1.4 (due Thursday)
  • Important Dates:
      • Formative - Thursday, 9/20 (+ and - rational numbers)
      • Summative - Wednesday, 9/26 (all operations with integers and rational numbers)