Sunday, February 28, 2010

End of Trimester 2 notes

All of Mo's math students:
*Be sure to get all of your homework in this week.
*Anything turned in last week is guaranteed to make the gradebook.
*Anything turned in this week will possibly be corrected ...
*Anything turned in after Wednesday, March 3 will not be included in this trimester's grades.
*Assignments DUE this Tuesday & Wednesday may be made up or excused due to absences.

This Wednesday:
*Trans Math: Retest for Fractions
*Pre-Alg: Test for 5.7 - (solving inequalities)

Congratulations to Ethan, the auction winner of the trip to the Sounders game with Carl & me. Be thinking about where you want to eat because we'll be hungry!

Have you heard the results for Stump Mr.Gacek? Go to his web page and find out! (link at the right)

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Homework for Thursday, 2/25

Trans Math: no homework
*make sure all of your homework and redone papers are in!
*Sorry it's taken so long, but the test scores (with comments) are now posted on Teacherease as of 8:30. Follow the link at the right!
*Test corrections in class tomorrow. ;-)

Pre-Alg: ws 3.7
*Sorry I can't post it because it's not in my laptop ... if you didn't pick it up or lost it, you'll have to do it tomorrow.
*Make sure you're caught up with missing assignments!
*Due Friday

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, 2/24

Trans Math: Apps with Sven
*USE THE STUDY GUIDE if you need it
*You do not need to solve the problems on the study guide, but they are different (simpler) versions of the same problem. Whatever you do with the "easy" numbers, do with the fractions!
*Think about reviewing any fractions areas you are unsure of. Quizlet is a great idea ... (see the link to the right if you've forgotten the web address.
*Due Thursday
***FRACTION TEST THURSDAY***

Pre-Alg: pg. 256, 32 - 41
*Follow the rules for inequalities.
*Andy is correct ... there is really nothing "new," is there?
*For the application problems, just think about what you're doing and make sure your answer makes sense.
*We will be reviewing the application problems in class to see what steps you chose to follow. Please give them your BEST SHOT and test your problem solving and mad math skills!
*Due Thursday

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, 2/23

Trans Math: didn't see you today, but ...
*Homework is one of two worksheets that Ms. Flynn passed out in class.
***FRACTIONS TEST***
This Thursday, we will be taking the fraction unit test. We will be reviewing application problems in class on Wednesday with a Sven application homework.
The plan is to allow you to take the test and pass any sections you have mastered, then study specifically for the sections you want to retest next Wednesday, March 3. Obviously, there will be much less stress in your future if you pass many or all of the sections the first time, but I also don't want you to burn yourselves out in preparation.
HOWEVER ... please use Quizlet as a way to practice & prepare. There are many fraction sets that you can use. The link is at the right and you've all been there ... it's there for you!

Pre-Algebra: ws 3.6, evens only
*This is a review of multiplicative inverses (yikes!), but they are difficult in name only.
*No, I have no copies to upload, so I hope you didn't lose it ...
Remember: Just flip it!

Monday, February 22, 2010

Homework for Monday, 2/22

Trans Math: Fraction Division
*The majority of you have ws #61 to complete.
*Make sure your answers are either mixed numbers OR improper fractions with no common factors left between them.
*The rest of the few of you have the Division Application ws to complete.

TOMORROW - your 3rd/4th period science class will meet with Ms. Flynn in room #1 for science in the morning.
*Make sure to bring your homework to turn in to the basket.
*Ms. Flynn will give you your math homework for Tuesday.

Pre-Algebra: pg. 156 - 157, 13 - 33
*This is review for chapter 3 inequalities.
*Please use your book as a resource to help you remember any rules you may have forgotten between now & this past December.
*You need to have these skills "back" in order to take on lesson 5.7.

THIS WEEK - don't forget your retest Gruels!
*If you have not scheduled your retests yet, please let me know tomorrow what & when you'd like to take them.
*I will post on the board who is scheduled each day.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Winterim Question #3

Question #3: U.S. skater Evan Lysacek is the first American male to win the Olympic figure skating gold medal since what year?
*See the original "Winterim" post for the guidelines to this activity.
*Entries (one per person per question) must be in the box in the front of room #1 by Monday morning, February 22.
Good luck!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Winterim Question #2

Question #2: What country has the most all-time medals in the women's Olympic luge competition?
(for details, see yesterday's post)

Monday, February 15, 2010

Winterim Olympic Fun Stuff

All of Mo's Math Students:
*Answer a question for a candy/pod point.
*There will be one question per day ... leave your answer in the box at the front of room #1.
*Answers must be turned in before school on Monday, February 22.
*This is just for fun so no, you can't turn your answers in later than this.
*Don't forget your name and the question number.
*One answer per person per question.
*And No, I'm not announcing this ... we'll see who follows it!
Question #1: To be included in the Olympics, a sport must be practiced in at least how many nations?

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Homework for Thursday, 2/11

Trans Math: Those Little Fractions ws
*Pay attention to the wording of these problems!
*Due Friday

Pre-Algebra: Nada
*First of all, don't stress out about the test we took today. I'm sorry you're all feeling test-stress right now. :-(
*We will be discussing retests the week after Winterim and there will be plenty of time to make those up.
*Don't forget that Friday is the last day to turn in the pop-quiz assignment. Anyone not completing the alternative assignment, will automatically receive the grade from their pop-quiz.
*Test scores have been posted as of 5:30 p.m.
*CONGRATULATIONS to Skye & Abishai for getting the extra credit problem correct! Mr. Kenis will be so proud.
*Now everyone take a deep breath and have some chocolate!

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, 2/10

Trans Math: Using Fractions: Applications ws
*Trust me, these are multiplication problems!
*Use the information at the top of the page about the 3 ladies for problems 1 - 3.
*Due Thursday
Explore more on Quizlet if you get the chance!

Pre-Algebra: Chapter Test pg. 262, 1 - 31 , but not...
*PLEASE NOTE: in addition to not doing problems 18 & 27, you are also not required to solve problems 7 & 8.
*I did post answers for problems 7 & 8 on the key just in case you are going to attempt the extra credit problem on the test.
*Be sure to refer back in your book if you need help.
*Click on the following link to correct your assignment.
*practice test key
*Please make your corrections in a correcting pen or pencil; turn these in!
*I have noted helpful pages from your book in the key as well.
*Due Wednesday.
Best of luck on the test! (you CAN do it)

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, 2/9

Trans Math: Multiplication of Fractions #2
*You should have received 1 of 3 assignments today:
- Multiplying Mixed Numbers
- Fraction Bars ws
- 5.4 Multiplying Monomials
*Be sure to convert your mixed numbers to improper fractions first!
*Show me your steps ... I need to know what you're doing to know why it is or isn't working for you.
Due: Wednesday
****Don't forget your Quizlet slips!****

Pre-Algebra: pg 250, 21 - 29
*Remember to add or subtract the fractions before you isolate the variable.
*Then, Chloe, just flip it, okay?
*Due: Wednesday
***Bring your questions tomorrow ... it's the final review before the test!***

Monday, February 8, 2010

Homework for Monday, 2/8

Trans Math: Multiplication of Fractions ws
*You should have received one of four worksheets:
- Multiplying Mixed Numbers
- Robot Rules
- Expressing Products in Simplest Form
- Multiplying Fractions
*Remember that you do not need common denominators to multiply; just multiply and simplify!
*Due Tuesday
QUIZLET: permission slips are due Wednesday.
*Receive one candy point if you bring in your signed slip on Tuesday.

Pre-Algebra: pg 245, 16 - 27
*Dividing Fractions
*Please follow these three steps:
1) change to an improper fraction
2) flip the second fraction
3) choose a method: cross-cancel, factors, or Laurel's
4) multiply & simplify (if needed)
*You do not need to change the improper fractions back into mixed numbers, but they should be simplified!
*Due Tuesday

TEST over lessons 5.1 - 5.6 on Thursday, 2/11
LAST DAY for the pop-quiz alternative assignment, 2/12
RETESTS will be given February 22- 26
LAST DAY for late and missing papers, 2/26

Friday, February 5, 2010

Homework for Super Bowl weekend

Trans Math: nothing new
*Keep checking Teacherease (link at the right) to make sure that you have all of the papers turned in that you think you've turned in.
*Please note that I may not have it entirely updated until Sunday evening ... but I'm aiming for Saturday night so I can focus on the Super Bowl!

Pre-Algebra: "Candy" problem
*If you're interested in earning some candy for your person, try converting the following repeating decimal into a fraction this weekend.
*Use your textbook, page 221, if you need help remembering this crazy skill.
*You must show ALL of your work.

------ 0.1023 with a repeating bar over ONLY the 023 -----

Hoping for sunshine this weekend!
Mo ;-)

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Homework for Thursday, 2/4

Trans Math: Comic Apps
*Application problems in the form of comics.
*Addition & subtraction of fractions
*Due Friday
*****QUIZ BOWL!*****

Pre-Algebra: pg 240, 23 - 32
*Please leave answers in improper form.
*Simplify!
*And show your work.
(good luck on your sentence structure quiz)
*Due Friday

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Homework for Wednesday, 2/3

Trans Math: Subtraction ws #27
*This deals with borrowing in order to subtract.
*You may either borrow (a whole pie to add to your pieces, don't forget!)
or
*You may change to improper fractions, subtract, then change it back to a mixed number.
*Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra: pg 235, 36 - 47
*Simplify the expressions - add, then simplify
*Due Thursday

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Homework for Tuesday, 2/2

Trans Math: Simplifying ws
*You should have received a worksheet on simplifying fractions
*Be sure to show ALL of our work at this time so I can tell what method you are using to simplify. Any papers without work will come back to you without a grade.
*Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 228
*Complete problems 14 - 25 AND 29 - 36
*Just follow the rules for common denominators and like terms.
*Be sure to simplify your answers!
*Due Wednesday

Monday, February 1, 2010

Homework for Monday, 2/1

Trans Math: Problem Solving ws 46
*Be sure to read the problems carefully.
*It's not enough to just do math if you're not actually answering the question!
*Due Tuesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 222, 20 - 35
*"Show that the number is rational by writing it as a quotient of two integers," means that you will write the number as an improper fraction.
*"Write the fraction or mixed number as a decimal," means that you will divide the numerator by the denominator.
*You must show ALL of your division work: NO CALCULATORS!
*Hint: if you have a mixed number, change it to an improper fraction first, then divide.
*Due Tuesday