Homework for Monday, 1/31

Trans Math:  Subtraction ws #2
*This is your second worksheet with the subtraction of fractions.  Pay attention to whatever new subtraction skill has come your way and be sure to master it!

Due Tuesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 228, 28 - 44 AND your test corrections.
*Addition of fractions with like terms added.
*Review of adding and subtracting negative fractions.
*Seriously?  This homework should be cake.
Due Tuesday

Weekend Update - part 2

Pre-Algebra test scores have been posted for Mo's class: GREAT JOB.  Two people had 100% ... check to see if one was you!

Weekend Update

It's time to think about Nova soccer!
Please check out the link at the right or, for more detailed information, click on the "Mo'Soccer" button at the top of this blog. 

Meanwhile, Nova basketball games continue:
6th boys at WMS - Win!
7th boys - Win!
8th boys - loss to an undefeated team; GOOD game!
Girls team at WMS - Win!
Thanks to those who came to support our teams this weekend. ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 1/27

Trans Math: Review ws
  (Title: Equivalent Fractions - TM)
*Just a quickie for the basics; this stuff should be very easy for you!

Due Friday

Pre-Algebra: pg 212 - 213, 30 - 47
*Chapter review problems for lessons 4.5 - 4.7.
*Note that these will be the core skills for the test tomorrow.
*Homework must be corrected and turned in before the test for full credit.
*Link to the key: Key for pages 212 - 213
*I doubt I will complete a Quizlet page soon enough to use it as an alternative assignment, but if I do you can check back here to find out if I did.
Due Friday, corrected, at the beginning of class.

Homework for Wednesday, 1/26

Trans Math:  Map Distances ws
*Be careful ... these questions are trickier than they look.  Be sure to answer the actual question, not just what you assume the question is.
*Forgive me for the typos on the worksheet too:  Tom is BRINGING a book to Ann's house and you determine the shortest route, not necessarily the order written in the question.
*If you forgot the worksheet (or if you are Rachel), you should be able to click on the link below and have it appear right in front of your eyes!
**Map Distances ws
Due: Thursday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 214, 18 - 33.
*This is the practice test in the book; trust us when we say you will need to know how to do this stuff.

Due: Thursday

***Mo'pardy and Choice hw tomorrow (I'm working on Quizlet options) and Test Friday***

Homework for Tuesday, 1/25

Trans Math: Subtraction ws #1
*You received one of several subtraction worksheets. 
*Be sure to follow the rules you taught me today ... some of you are borrowing pies, some of you won't be borrowing yet.

Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 208, 55-64
*This is review and some application ... do well!

Due Wednesday

Still on the agenda ... second half of chapter 4 test this Friday.

Homework for Monday, 1/24

Trans Math: Adding Fractions #2
*This is your second assignment adding fractions. 
*Again, I cannot upload all of the possible worksheets here so you will have to pick it up in class tomorrow if you have lost it.
*The Mo'Help page has "Adding Fractions" help if you need it. 

*Due Tuesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 207 Scientific Notation
*Even problems only, 16 - 30 AND 40 - 46
*Count!  And follow the "rules" from lessons 4.5 and 4.6
*Remember: to be in scientific notation, the number must be greater than 1, but less than 10. 
*Pay attention to whether the answer is in standard form or scientific notation ... you must have the correct form in order to be correct. (no half-credit, eh?)

*Due Tuesday

Nova Basketball Games 1/22

More GREAT games this weekend!

6th grade boys and the girls teams both played well won their games.
The game between our 7th grade boys and 8th grade boys teams was close and classy!  In the end, the 7th grade boys made the clutch shots that brought them the victory; congratulations to BOTH teams.  I was proud of the sportsmanship on the court and getting to watch such a nail-biting game.  Keep it cool now; you both "deserved" the win.

We hope to see more of you at our games this coming weekend.  Then on Saturday Feb. 5, the Nova 6th grade boys play the Nova girls.  Be there!

Homework for Thursday, 1/20

Trans Math:  Fraction Addition ws
*You should have received one of three worksheets today that involves fraction addition.  Since there are different worksheets, you will need to email me for an extra copy if you have lost yours.  If you are lucky, I will be able to send you one!
*Remember HOW to add and you will be successful.  This is not about the rules ... it's about WHY you can add.
*I will provide an adding fractions link on the Mo'Help page.
*If you are still feeling rusty and you have time, visit the adding fractions option on our Quizlet page!

*Due Friday.

***Frodoland and retests in class on Friday ... come prepared!***

Pre-Alg:  pg 202, 43 - 50 AND 56 - 59
*Finding quotients with the answers expressed using only positive exponents.
*If you get stuck ...
  1) You can look in your book, pg 200-201, examples 3 and 4.
  2) You can think about what the problem looks like as a fraction/division/multiplication problem and solve it, then apply your own rules.  (think of simplifying your fractions)
*By saying you may only use positive exponents, does NOT mean that your answer won't end up as a fraction or that there won't be exponents left in the denominator.  However, if there is a negative exponent in the denominator, you need to make that part of the problem positive.

*Due Friday.

***Retests for Chapter 4 part 1 Friday, 1/21 in class***
***Test for Chapter 4 part 2 NEXT Friday, 1/28***

Homework for Wednesday, 1/19

Trans Math: Bingo Card
*Please remember the 3 rules for this assignment:
1) All pies must be colored.
2) ALL equivalent fractions (up to a denominator of 12) need to be written next to the pie.
3) You may not use more than 2 "whole" pies.
*Unfortunately, I cannot upload a copy of this assignment; you will need to pick up another card in class if you have lost yours.

These are due Thursday so we can play bingo on Monday.

*If you have any errors on your card, you will be correcting those in class on Monday before you get to play ... so be careful!
Special notes: Retests for the negative unit will be in class this Friday.
  Frodoland groups will meet in class this Friday.

Pre-Algebra:  pg 202, 16 - 31
*Negative and zero exponents - please use your book as a reference if you do not know how to solve a problem.
*Once you get the hang of it, this WILL get easier.
Due: Thursday
Note: Retests for the first half of chapter 4 will be in class this Friday.

Homework for Tuesday, 1/18

Trans Math:  Factors ws
*The lesson of today was: keep it simple!  You all know what to do ...
*Remember that your goal is no more than 5 minutes for your worksheet.

Due: Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 197, 42 - 57
*YOU make the rules.
*Simplify! 

Due: Wednesday

Nova Basketball Games 1/15

Great games this weekend!
Boys 8th, 7th, and the girls teams all had victories.
6th grade boys played hard and lost in an exciting overtime period.
Congratulations to everyone on their efforts,
Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 1/13

Trans Math:  Complete your sign-up for Quizlet!
*If you are signing up for Quizlet, please try to complete that process tonight.  The steps for this are on the "Mo'Help" page of this blog. 
*If you forgot to have your parents sign your test corrections, please do that tonight as well.

Pre-Algebra:  Nada!
*If you want your test score before tomorrow in class, check Teacherease this evening.

Homework for Wednesday, 1/12

Trans Math: Test Corrections
*Great job on your tests!  I was really pleased with the overall results.
*Please have your parents sign your test correction sheet; indicate which sections you would like to retake.
*Retests will be in class NEXT Friday, 1/21.

Due: Thursday

Pre-Algebra:  Choice options!
*Assignments must be corrected online AND turned in tomorrow for full credit.
*Answer key links follow the listing for each option.
*Worksheets that were available in class:
- 4.1 4.1 ws key
- 4.2 4.2 ws key
- 4.4 4.4 ws key
- Pages (in textbook) 210 - 212: 1 and 2, then 6 - 28 even pgs key
- Quizlet Test option:  "PF, GCF, LCM"  (print out your test, please)
  **you are so welcome, Danny**

Due: Thursday

***Test in class for lessons 4.1 - 4.4 tomorrow!***

Homework for Tuesday, 1/11

Trans Math: Nada, however ...
*If you have not yet signed up for Quizlet and assuming you have turned in your permission slip, here are the next steps:
1) join Quizlet now (link at right)
2) send me an email saying you have joined
3) I will send you an invitation to my page!
*I should have your test scores posted on Teacherease this evening.
*Work on your storyboard for Mr. Gacek.
*And if it snows, enjoy it!

Pre-Algebra: Mid-Chapter Quiz, pg 192, 1-21
*Note that we are not doing ALL of the problems on this page.
*Prep for Thursday's test ... are you ready?
*Mo'Pardy Wednesday in class!
*Due: Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 1/10

Trans Math:  Choice Homework
*After completing the homework assignment of your choice, please follow the correct link below to correct your work.  These are due at the beginning of class Tuesday.
- Integer Sums and Differences key
- Operations with Signed Numbers key
 - A. Practice ws Key
- 1.7 Practice ws key
*I cannot post the key for the other worksheet because I have no original worksheets left to solve!  If you completed this worksheet, you are good to go; just hand it in tomorrow.  Sorry!
*If you choose Quizlet, be sure to select, "Negative Integer Review," and then select the "test" option from the choices.  Print out your completed test.
*Steps for signing up for Quizlet are outlined on the "Mo'Help" page (see the button at the top of this page).

Due: Complete and corrected - Tuesday

Also due at the beginning of the period: Signed Quizlet form for 1 candy point!  Quizlet Permission Form

Pre-Algebra: Pg 190, 24 - 36
*For problems 28 - 35, please list the steps (trees, circles, etc) for finding LCMs like we did in class.

Due: Tuesday

You may have noticed that the homework for all of this week is on the whiteboard already.

Test for Chapter 4 (first half) will be this Thursday, snow permitted.

Weekend Thoughts

You may have heard that flurries of snow are expected tonight and later this week.  While I am always excited for snow (seriously!), I wanted you to know how this might affect some of our events this week:
1) Math Tests - Math tests are scheduled as planned - Transition Math on Tuesday, 1/11 and Pre-algebra on Thursday.  If there is no school prior to the test date, the test date will be bumped that many days into the future.  If there is no school on the day of the test, it will be bumped to the day we return.
2) P.E.  - Any p.e. classes missed due to snow days will not be made up.  Sorry!  However, even if there is a late start p.e. classes regularly scheduled on those days will still be on time and for the full 2 hours.
3) Basketball practices/games - If schools are open, basketball practices will occur as usual.  If schools are closed, the gyms are closed too.  Assume there will be games on Saturday. And CONGRATULATIONS to our 3 Nova boy's teams for their basketball victories this weekend!  Although the girls lost, all 4 teams are off to a great season.
4) Quizlet - I keep forgetting to make this official, but anyone can join the Quizlet website.  Just click on the Quizlet link on the right, then send me an email letting me know the email address and user name you used.  I will send you an invitation to my Transition Math page asap; it would be handy to do this so you can study for the Negatives test using the practice problems! REMEMBER: you need to join using your parental info so that you are old enough to be a member.
5) Winterim Forms - Get your signed Winterim forms in before 8:00 a.m. on Monday in order to get the best shot at your first choices.  Forms and catalogs are available on the main Nova website (see link at right).
6) The Oregon Ducks football team playing for the Championship - will occur Monday, 1/10 at 5:00 and will likely be a source of candy/brownie/pod points to come.  Go Ducks!

Homework for Thursday, 1/6

Trans Math:  Pre-test study worksheet
*Be sure to write the rules you followed next to your work.  Things like, "I counted cowboys," and "pos x neg = neg," work just fine.
*Remember that, "I used the order of operations," is not an acceptable explanation ... especially if you are using them incorrectly!
*NOTE!  Jake says I was napping while typing some of the problems and that none of the solutions work.  If you believe that is the case, solve the problem correctly (according to you), circle your answer, and then write your rules.  
*It is important to get this in tomorrow so you can have it corrected and back to study from on Monday evening.

Due Friday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 185, 29 - 37
*You may use whatever method you are comfortable with to simplify these variable expressions, but you MUST show your work.
*Be sure to write the original problem on your page too.

Due Friday

Note: We're darn close to being ready to take the mid-chapter test ... be prepared to talk about viable dates tomorrow.

Homework for Wednesday, 1/5

Trans Math:  3 Puzzles ws
*Have fun solving these puzzles.  The beauty of math is understanding how to use it!
*When creating your own puzzle you may choose to create an application story, much like the "Real Life Negs" problems.  Again, have fun with it!

Due: Thursday

Pre-Algebra: page 179, 12 - 30 EVEN (special shout-outs to Tessa, Jeongvin, Galen, Linnea, and Ethan!)
*Remember the 5 steps necessary for solving each problem:
1) make factor trees
2) write out the prime factorization (not simplified)
3) circle the common factors
4) rewrite as a multiplication problem and then
5) solve to determine the GCF.
*For problems 20 - 26 you must also state whether or not the numbers are relatively prime.  (guess what?  the definition is in your book if you have forgotten between school and home)

Due: Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 1/4

Trans Math:  Order of Ops with Negs ws
*Write out your steps!  7th grade Tessa was quoted as saying today, "It really IS important to get this now."
*Be methodical ... skipping steps can run you into trouble very quickly.
*Forget the worksheet?  Click here: Negative Ops ws

Due: Wednesday

***The negative integers test is tentatively set for next Tuesday, 1/11***

Pre-Algebra:  pg 175, 34 - 44 even AND 48 - 55 ALL
*Use factor trees to write the prime factorization for these numbers and monomials.
*You do NOT have to write out all of the factors like we did in class.

Due: Wednesday

 ***Retests for Chapter 3.5 are in Gruel Wednesday through Friday.  You must select a day, let us know, and complete the section IN Gruel on THAT day***

Homework for Monday, 1/3

Welcome back!
I hope you all had a wonderful break (I certainly did!), but it's time to pick back up where we left off ...

Trans Math: Comprehensive Review ws
*Review of all operations with negatives and absolute value
*New Year's Resolution: Show all of your work!

Due: Tuesday

***We should be ready to test next week ... stay tuned!***

Pre-Algebra: pg 175, 16 - 33
*For problems 16 - 23, list ALL of the factors, including 1
*For problems 24 - 31, you may list "P" for prime and "C" for composite
*For problems 32 and 33, you may either write out the entire tree yourself (broken down the way they broke it down) OR identify the "?" by row.  For example, row 1 = 4, row 2 =  5 and 9, etc.

Due: Tuesday