Weekend homework news, 1/30

Trans Math: Quizlet!
*Coming soon to a classroom near you ....

Pre-Algebra: Post-Pop-Quiz
Mr. Kenis & I have decided to move on in the text as the majority of students did well on the quiz and do not need further instruction in scientific notation. However ...

*If you chose NOT to count your pop quiz score, you have an assignment to complete by February 12: Pg. 212 & 213, problems 30 - 47.
*This will be a percentage based grade that will be added to your homework average.
*If you change your mind and would rather have your pop quiz count, please let me know.
*If you already chose to count your pop quiz score, those have been entered in your grade reports.
*If you were absent on Friday, January 30, you will have the option of taking the pop quiz during Gruel OR completing the above assignment.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Mo ;-)

Homework for Friday, 1/29

Trans Math: Adding fractions 2
*You should have received one of two homework papers
- Mixed Number Sums, Rows B, D, and F only
OR
- Exercise 11.2 ws, 1 - 12 (dealing with negative fractions)
*Due Friday

Pre-Algebra: pg 207
*Solve problems 44 - 51
*AND problem 64 (page 208, a, b, c)
*Due Friday
SPECIAL ALERT! There will be a pop quiz with a twist on lessons 4.5 - 4.7 in class on Friday.

Homework for Wednesday, 1/27

Trans Math: Renaming ws
*This should go quickly!
*Remember that we will be renaming from improper to mixed fractions tomorrow in class.
*Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra: pg. 207
*14 - 30 even numbers only
*31 - 33 all
*Remember the rule for Scientific Notation, pg. 204 in your text.
*If you need to, use the combo "Ella's World meets Dwight Schrute" format to find the answers to these problems. FACT: it's simple counting, comrades!
*Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 1/26

Trans Math: Fraction addition & subtraction
*You should have received one of two worksheets
*This is the first addition & subtraction ws of the unit.
*Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: page 202
*Please do all of the following problems and be sure to follow the directions:
- 36 - 39 (multiplication using only positive exponents)
- 47 - 50 (quotients using only positive exponents)
- 56 - 59 (quotients using only positive exponents)
*Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 1/25

Trans Math: Never Mind!
*There is no homework tonight due to my computer being disabled.
*Please send my laptop a "get well soon" in your thoughts!

Pre-Algebra: pg. 202, 16 - 35
*Writing something using "only positive exponents" means turning the expression into a fraction. (problems 16 - 23)
*Writing the expression "without using a fraction bar" means using those negative exponents. (problems 24 - 31)
*Finding the product AND having your answer using only "positive exponents" means that first you will have to do the multiplication THEN follow the same steps you did in the first set of problems. (problems 32 - 35)
*See the examples on pages 199 - 201 if you need help.
*Due Tuesday

Homework for Friday, 1/22

Trans Math: No homework!
*Your Frodoland posters look great.

Pre-Algebra: ws 4.6
*complete only problems 1 - 7 and 14 - 19.
*use pages 199 - 203 in your book if you need help
*Due Monday

Homework for Thursday, 1/21

Trans Math: Equivalent Fractions WS
*Be sure to show all of your work ... no "mental math"
*Challenge yourself with a new method!
*Due Friday
Special Notes:
*Don't forget Frodoland tomorrow!
*Did you notice the link to Mr. Gacek's homework page? It's in the tool bar on the right; check it out!

Pre-Algebra: pg. 197, 16 - 34, even only
*Exponent rules
*Don't panic! It's just a short-cut for what we've been doing ... that must mean you can check your answer the old way, yes?
*Due Friday
ALSO DUE: Test corrections. GOOD JOB EVERYONE!

Homework for Wednesday, 1/20

Trans Math: Factor Trees ws
*Use a factor tree to find the prime factorization for each number.
*Be sure to write out the prime factorization on the line.
*Due Thursday
-----Don't forget the retest for Negatives this Friday!---

Pre-Algebra: No homework!
*You can check your test score on Teacherease.
(there is a link in the right tool bar)

Homework for Tuesday, 1/19

Trans Math: Factor ws
*Be sure to:
- list all of the factors in the left column
- list all of the prime factors (not 1!) in the right column
-list all of the common factors of the numbers at the bottom.
*Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: 4.2 ws
*FIRST complete the worksheet ... obviously GCFs and/or LCMs are going to play an important part in these questions.
*NEXT check your answers to see if they even make sense.
*THEN correct your work using a pen or colored pencil.
*Please use the link below to get to the answer key.
www.instantfilehosting.com/images/access/number-5651.doc
*Due Wednesday (5 points), Thursday (4 points), Friday (3 points): corrected!

***TEST WEDNESDAY, FIRST HALF OF CHAPTER 4***

MLK Weekend Update!

Trans Math: Bingo Cards
*ALL of the bingo cards were handed in - congratulations!
*Some people will be missing the first round of bingo to complete their cards though.

Pre-Algebra: Pop Quiz results!
*Your scores have been posted on Teacherease.
*I identified which problems you missed & why in case you want to look them over before Tuesday.
*Please email me if you have any questions.

Please note: I've added a link directly to Teacherease in the bar at the right.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Mo ;-)

Homework for MLK weekend?

Trans Math: No way!
*Bingo on Tuesday
*Retest for negatives Friday, 1/22.
*Frodoland has been postponed until next Friday, 1/22.
*Don't forget we'll have our first 6th grade guest on Tuesday as well. Be sure to say hello to Ben!

Pre-Algebra: No way!
*Don't forget the test for the first half of chapter 4 will be on Wednesday.
*We will review on Tuesday; come prepared with any questions.

Have a fabulous loooooong weekend.
Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 1/14

Trans Math: Bingo Cards
*Make sure you follow these 3 guidelines:
1) All circles must be colored
2) You may have no more than TWO whole fractions.
3) ALL equivalent fractions with denominators of 12 or less must be recorded next to the pie.
*These must be turned in and approved before you can play Bingo!
Due: Friday
----Don't forget Frodoland for Friday!-----

Pre-Algebra: pg. 191, 65 - 69
*The purpose of finding the LCM is to be able to write equivalent fractions.
*Once you know the LCM, you should able to create equivalent fractions, being sure to change the numerator as well.
*Whatever you multiply the denominator by (the factors) to get the LCD, is the same thing you need to multiply the numerator by.
*You are actually adding the fractions tonight, just creating equivalent ones.
*There are only 4 of this type of problem, just do your best and be prepared to ask questions tomorrow!
*Problem #69 should be a "challenge," don't spend toooooo long on it, but it is well within your power to solve it.
*Due Friday
---Pop Quiz in class on Friday!---

Homework for Wednesday, 1/13

Trans Math: Test Corrections & Signed Retest Slip
*Be sure to give mathematical reasons for your mistakes.
("I forgot" will not work!)
*This is a percentage based grade: make sure your corrections are correct!
*Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra: LCMs, pg. 190, 56 - 63
*There are 4 elements to this homework:
1) Factor trees
2) Lists (prime factorization)
3) Circle common factors
4) Multiplication of factors to the LCM
*Page 188, example 2 shows how to do this method.
*Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 1/12

Trans Math: No homework!
*Use this time to catch up on your redoes and missing papers.
*Visit "Teacherease" to check your progress report.

Pre-Algebra: pg. 186, 49 - 57 AND 61 - 63
*You may use whatever methods you are comfortable with to show your work.
*Be sure to read the directions carefully so that your answer matches the question!
*Due Wednesday
*****Chapter 4.1 - 4.4 Test Wednesday, 1/20*****

Homework for Monday, 1/11

Trans Math: Even More Neg Ops ws
*First complete your worksheet
*Next click on the link below to reach the answer key for the worksheet.
http://www.instantfilehosting.com/images/access/number-5479.pdf
*Correct your worksheet with a different pen or pencil than you used to complete your homework.
*Be sure to identify ANY and ALL steps you do incorrectly.
*This paper is worth 3 points if you turn it in tomorrow, 2 if you turn it in on Wednesday, and 1 if you turn it in Thursday or Friday.
*BE PREPARED FOR TUESDAY'S TEST!

Pre-Algebra: pg 185, 29 - 36
*There are 3 columns to this homework -
1) your factor trees
2) your GCF column
3) your "Cancel" column
*You must also write explanations for each method at the top of the page.
*Please follow the directions as I gave them in class ... hopefully you took good notes!
*Due Tuesday

Happy Birthday to my Mom!
Mo ;-)

Homework for Friday, 1/8?

Trans Math: no, but ...
*This is just a reminder that the negatives unit test will be on Tuesday. Some of you could still use some practice!
*If you're interested, there is a website you can go to that has some practice questions: http://www.softschools.com/math/games/
*Once there, select the middle school page. Then try either "Integers and Real Numbers Practice Test" or "Order of Operations." Do be careful of the absolute value signs in some of the problems ... I didn't notice them the first time I took it!
*I haven't found any great game practice pages for this unit, but please let me know if you do so we can post them here.

Pre-Algebra: other than the 10-page packet ... ?
*No, there is no homework
*Keep up the good work & check Teacherease to make sure you have turned in all of your corrected assignments.
(there are still 2 assignments on the "No Name" wall)

NOVA basketball games start this weekend. Good luck to our 3 teams!
Have a fabulous weekend everyone,
Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 1/7

Trans Math: Mo's Choice
*You should have received a worksheet for review of negatives
*This worksheet represents where I (Mo) think you need the most practice.
*Due Friday
****Negative Test is NEXT Tuesday, 1/12****

Pre-Algebra: pg. 179, 12 - 31
*DO NOT follow the directions in the book. Follow the format we went over in class:
After creating your factor trees ...
- # = Write the numbers (monomials) on the lines
- List the prime factorizations without exponents
- Circle the common factors between them
- GCF - Find the greatest common factor by multiplying the circled factors together (one circle counts as one factor, not two)
*Don't confuse yourselves! It's as simple as we did it in class.

QUESTION: Is it possible to have the greatest common factor as 1?
ANSWER: YES
Due: Friday

Homework for Wednesday, 1/6

Trans Math: Choice #1
*You should have picked up a worksheet from the back table in the room for your homework tonight.
*This homework should reflect what you need MOST to work on in preparation for the test next week.
*You may do more than one worksheet, but only one will count towards your grade. Please put the one you would like to count on top and staple all of the worksheets together (if you want them corrected too).
*Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra: Factoring Monomials ws
*If you need help for this, please see pg. 174 in your textbook.
*This homework needs 3 elements to be complete:
- 1) factor trees
- 2) prime factors either listed or circled
-3) prime factorization
*DON'T FORGET - you need to list all of the factors for problem #12 in addition to the above 3 elements.
*IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE WORKSHEET: please complete page 175, problems 48 - 55 AND 62 - 65. You must still have the 3 elements listed above and list ALL of the factors for problem #63. (do not follow the directions in the book)
*Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 1/5

Trans Math: Comprehensive Review ws
*parts of your test will look similar to this ... pay attention!
*Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: pg. 175, 34 - 45
*each answer needs these 3 elements:
1) a factor tree
2) the prime factors (listed)
3) the prime factorization of the number
*These steps will prepare you for factoring monomials (say what?!?!?) tomorrow
*Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 1/4

Hello everyone, sorry this is so late! The connection still isn't working at the school, so I couldn't get online to post it until I got home (just now). So, here I am ... and here is your homework:

Trans Math: Pretest Study Worksheet
*Be sure to give your reason for the answer you choose - briefly state the rule you are using.
*PLEASE have this done by tomorrow so we can figure out where you need "help" before the test next week.
*The test will most likely be next Tuesday, January 12.
*Due: Tuesday (tomorrow)

Pre-Algebra: Skills Quiz, pg. 170, 1 - 13
*This is all review! (at least it should be)
*Please note the page numbers (in blue) next to the problems that will guide you to the pages if you need help remembering how to do something.
*Do a good job on this ... it demonstrates you are ready to tackle this new unit.
*Due Tuesday

Getting Ready for 2010

Welcome back everyone. In case you're wondering, here's what is in store for you during the first weeks of January...

Trans Math: Finishing Negative Integers
*First we will review
*The test for this unit should be during the second week of January.
*In latter January, I will go over how to access my Quizlet page.

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 4 - Factors, Fractions, and Exponents
*Want to feel prepared? Visit Quizlet!
*Review mixed & improper fractions.
*Review operations with fractions, especially multiplication.
*Make sure you know what a prime number is.