Trans Math: Nada!
*Celebrate your mathiness.
*Congrats to Anna & Danny for "winning the bag!"
Pre-Algebra: choose one set from the list below
(of course you should study whatever you need as well)
*6.1 pg. 318, 7 - 12 (Ratios & Rates)
*6.2 & 6.3 pg. 319, 13 - 22 (Proportions)
*6.4 to 6.6 pg. 320 - 321, 23 - 30 (Similar figures)
*6.7 & 6.8 pg. 321, 31 - 35 (probability)
Due Thursday
****Chapter 6 TEST!****
(your in-class notes are allowed)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, 3/30
Trans Math: M&M Packet
*Use your check-list to make sure you have all of the parts of your packet.
*We will be doing the "prediction" piece in class tomorrow. Come prepared to guess well!
*Due: at the beginning of the period Wednesday
Pre-Algebra: Chapter Test, pg. 322
*DO NOT do problems 1 & 2 ... those are busy work at this point.
*Solve the remaining problems in whatever way works for you. Of course if it doesn't work, you will have to figure something else out between now & Thursday.
*Use your textbook as a reference for solving these problems!
*Due Wednesday
(be thinking about the lesson-section you need to work on for your choice homework tomorrow)
*Use your check-list to make sure you have all of the parts of your packet.
*We will be doing the "prediction" piece in class tomorrow. Come prepared to guess well!
*Due: at the beginning of the period Wednesday
Pre-Algebra: Chapter Test, pg. 322
*DO NOT do problems 1 & 2 ... those are busy work at this point.
*Solve the remaining problems in whatever way works for you. Of course if it doesn't work, you will have to figure something else out between now & Thursday.
*Use your textbook as a reference for solving these problems!
*Due Wednesday
(be thinking about the lesson-section you need to work on for your choice homework tomorrow)
Monday, March 29, 2010
Homework for 3/29
Trans Math: Percent of a Number ws
*Again: say these to yourself as you set up the proportion to make sure they make sense!
*For #17, you do not need to know the circumference, you just need to make ONE revolution ...
*Due Tuesday
*M&M Packets are due Wednesday - be sure you are as caught up as you can be!
*You will get a check-list in class on Tuesday.
Pre-Algebra: Super Size ws
*Be sure to use graph paper to "blow up" these polygons!
*Create a polygon that is NOT one of the polygons already used.
*Be sure to include the scale: make it reasonable!
*Due Tuesday
NOTES: For those of you absent on Friday, 3/26 - be sure to read chapter 6.8: "making a tree diagram" and "the counting principle."
*For those of you absent today, you can read up on scale drawings, but you will have to wait to get the homework when you get back to school.
*THE TEST for CHAPTER 6 WILL BE THIS THURSDAY!
*Again: say these to yourself as you set up the proportion to make sure they make sense!
*For #17, you do not need to know the circumference, you just need to make ONE revolution ...
*Due Tuesday
*M&M Packets are due Wednesday - be sure you are as caught up as you can be!
*You will get a check-list in class on Tuesday.
Pre-Algebra: Super Size ws
*Be sure to use graph paper to "blow up" these polygons!
*Create a polygon that is NOT one of the polygons already used.
*Be sure to include the scale: make it reasonable!
*Due Tuesday
NOTES: For those of you absent on Friday, 3/26 - be sure to read chapter 6.8: "making a tree diagram" and "the counting principle."
*For those of you absent today, you can read up on scale drawings, but you will have to wait to get the homework when you get back to school.
*THE TEST for CHAPTER 6 WILL BE THIS THURSDAY!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Homework for 3/25
So sorry everyone, I just got home a bit ago and am distracted by Carl watching the Huskies lose the basketball tournament. So, here 'tis:
Trans Math: Percents & Proportions ws
*Several of you forgot it in class, so you will have to get it tomorrow. I left a few copies of it in the file.
*Remember to SAY the equation to yourself after you set it up.
*Due Friday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 309, 7 - 11
*Be sure to keep probability & odds straight!
*Think about part-to-whole and part-to-part.
*Due Friday
Trans Math: Percents & Proportions ws
*Several of you forgot it in class, so you will have to get it tomorrow. I left a few copies of it in the file.
*Remember to SAY the equation to yourself after you set it up.
*Due Friday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 309, 7 - 11
*Be sure to keep probability & odds straight!
*Think about part-to-whole and part-to-part.
*Due Friday
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Homework for 3/24
Trans Math: Table Problem Solving
*Count your boxes carefully!
*THINK about the problems and what they are asking.
*Use a similar, simpler problem to figure out how to set up the equations.
*Due Thursday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 302, 12 - 27
*These are simply the measurements you would use for scale drawings.
*Yes, the homework should be that simple!
*Due Thursday
*Count your boxes carefully!
*THINK about the problems and what they are asking.
*Use a similar, simpler problem to figure out how to set up the equations.
*Due Thursday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 302, 12 - 27
*These are simply the measurements you would use for scale drawings.
*Yes, the homework should be that simple!
*Due Thursday
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Homework for 3/23
Trans Math: M&Ms continued ...
*complete and turn in tomorrow: YOUR stack bar
*also the percents, ratios, histogram ws
Pre-Algebra: pg. 298
*mid-chapter quiz ... all of it.
*Due Wednesday
*complete and turn in tomorrow: YOUR stack bar
*also the percents, ratios, histogram ws
Pre-Algebra: pg. 298
*mid-chapter quiz ... all of it.
*Due Wednesday
Monday, March 22, 2010
Homework for 3/22
Trans Math: M&M Stuff
*Complete the following by tomorrow -
- Organized List w' 5-number summary
- All 6 box plots, colored & labelled, w' your data marked with a dot
- Central Tendencies ws (you may use a calculator to find the means)
*Due Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: pg 296, 10 - 15
*Similarity & measurement
*Remember that the triangles will overlap and look weird, so you will probably need to draw them in order to keep track of corresponding sides ... or maybe you won't.
*Use your massive problem-solving skills to solve these!
*Due Tuesday
*Complete the following by tomorrow -
- Organized List w' 5-number summary
- All 6 box plots, colored & labelled, w' your data marked with a dot
- Central Tendencies ws (you may use a calculator to find the means)
*Due Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: pg 296, 10 - 15
*Similarity & measurement
*Remember that the triangles will overlap and look weird, so you will probably need to draw them in order to keep track of corresponding sides ... or maybe you won't.
*Use your massive problem-solving skills to solve these!
*Due Tuesday
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Homework for 3/18
Trans Math: Please complete your class data table for the M&Ms.
*You MAY use a calculator for your totals!
*Due Friday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 295, 6 - 9
*Yes, this is due tomorrow.
*Please drop it off in the in-basket.
*You MAY use a calculator for your totals!
*Due Friday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 295, 6 - 9
*Yes, this is due tomorrow.
*Please drop it off in the in-basket.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Homework for 3/17
HAPPY ST. PATRICK´S DAY!
Trans Math: Percentage Boxes ws
*Be sure to show your work!
*Use your proportions to solve these.
*Due Thursday
Pre-Algebra: 6.4 practice ws
*There are two sides to this worksheet!
*Remember that corresponding points on similar figures are identified in order.
*I recommend drawing pictures and labelling the points to help you answer questions 1 - 6. It doesn´t matter what your quadrilateral looks like, just that it has 4 sides and that the figures are similar.
*Hi Daniel! Please complete pg. 290, 1 - 5 and pg. 291, 13 - 19.
*Due Thursday
Trans Math: Percentage Boxes ws
*Be sure to show your work!
*Use your proportions to solve these.
*Due Thursday
Pre-Algebra: 6.4 practice ws
*There are two sides to this worksheet!
*Remember that corresponding points on similar figures are identified in order.
*I recommend drawing pictures and labelling the points to help you answer questions 1 - 6. It doesn´t matter what your quadrilateral looks like, just that it has 4 sides and that the figures are similar.
*Hi Daniel! Please complete pg. 290, 1 - 5 and pg. 291, 13 - 19.
*Due Thursday
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, 3/16
Trans Math: Supermarket Math ws
*Solve these 6 problems using proportions and cross-multiplication like we did in class.
(multiply diagonally first, then divide)
*ALL problems must be set up this way on the page AND have labels to receive credit.
*ALL math must be shown for these problems.
*Due Wednesday
Pre-Algebra: Comparing Rates ws
*The partner project portion of this assignment was completed in class.
*Your individual assignment is page 63.
*Your pros and cons do not need to be long and detailed, just accurate (not silly).
*Daniel: you will complete pg. 272, 1 & 2, and problem #9.
*Due Wednesday
*Solve these 6 problems using proportions and cross-multiplication like we did in class.
(multiply diagonally first, then divide)
*ALL problems must be set up this way on the page AND have labels to receive credit.
*ALL math must be shown for these problems.
*Due Wednesday
Pre-Algebra: Comparing Rates ws
*The partner project portion of this assignment was completed in class.
*Your individual assignment is page 63.
*Your pros and cons do not need to be long and detailed, just accurate (not silly).
*Daniel: you will complete pg. 272, 1 & 2, and problem #9.
*Due Wednesday
Monday, March 15, 2010
Homework for Monday, 3/15
Trans Math: Proportions ws
*Cross multiply (diagonally), then divide!
*Due Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: Proportions ws 66?
*Sorry, I forgot what this worksheet was called and what number it was. :-(
*I do know that it deals with corresponding sides and solving for the missing side ... by using a proportion. And a little review!
*Due Tuesday
*Cross multiply (diagonally), then divide!
*Due Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: Proportions ws 66?
*Sorry, I forgot what this worksheet was called and what number it was. :-(
*I do know that it deals with corresponding sides and solving for the missing side ... by using a proportion. And a little review!
*Due Tuesday
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Homework for Thursday, 3/11
Trans Math: Dice Game Questions
*You should have completed your dice rolls today in class and exchanged data with your partner.
*Your graph should have 4 different colors; don't forget the color key.
*Be sure to have the totals at the bottom of each column.
*Answer the questions briefly, but completely. Convince me that you understand probability and how it is represented in a graph.
*Due Friday
Pre-Algebra: Guess what? It doesn't look like you'll be going to the library tomorrow after all, so we will be having class. All the more reason to have your homework completed, because we're moving on!
Assignment: pg 291, 7 - 12
*Use the textbook for definitions and examples. It is your "expert resource."
*Stuck on problems 9 - 12? See the example on pg. 289. You are simply solving proportions (that you are all fantastic at) by making a ratio with corresponding sides (see example #2 again) and simplify. Your simplified ratio should have whole numbers in it, even if you begin with a decimal as with #9. I suggest starting with problem #11 for practice.
*Another hint: you only need to find 2 corresponding sides to solve these. ALL of the corresponding sides of similar figures have the same ratio to one another as the other corresponding sides do to each other.
*Due Friday
*You should have completed your dice rolls today in class and exchanged data with your partner.
*Your graph should have 4 different colors; don't forget the color key.
*Be sure to have the totals at the bottom of each column.
*Answer the questions briefly, but completely. Convince me that you understand probability and how it is represented in a graph.
*Due Friday
Pre-Algebra: Guess what? It doesn't look like you'll be going to the library tomorrow after all, so we will be having class. All the more reason to have your homework completed, because we're moving on!
Assignment: pg 291, 7 - 12
*Use the textbook for definitions and examples. It is your "expert resource."
*Stuck on problems 9 - 12? See the example on pg. 289. You are simply solving proportions (that you are all fantastic at) by making a ratio with corresponding sides (see example #2 again) and simplify. Your simplified ratio should have whole numbers in it, even if you begin with a decimal as with #9. I suggest starting with problem #11 for practice.
*Another hint: you only need to find 2 corresponding sides to solve these. ALL of the corresponding sides of similar figures have the same ratio to one another as the other corresponding sides do to each other.
*Due Friday
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, 3/9
Trans Math: Chances on the River ws
*I can't stress this enough ... use your chart carefully!
*Due Wednesday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 283, 20 - 34
*Solve the proportions using any of the methods you like.
*SHOW YOUR WORK TO EACH PROBLEM
*Due Wednesday
*I can't stress this enough ... use your chart carefully!
*Due Wednesday
Pre-Algebra: pg. 283, 20 - 34
*Solve the proportions using any of the methods you like.
*SHOW YOUR WORK TO EACH PROBLEM
*Due Wednesday
Monday, March 8, 2010
Homework for Monday, 3/8
Sorry, everyone, I just got back from a long day at the chiropractor. I certainly hope you haven't been sitting around waiting for this information!
Trans Math: Theory of the Game
*Write a short explanation of your strategy for the Bean Game tomorrow.
*Do not discuss this with anyone, just write up a short description of where, why, and how you plan to place your beans for the next round.
*This assignment is worth 3 points: 3 - complete, on time, well thought out yet brief explanation; 2 - on time, adequate attempt but not really explained well OR 2 - complete and well-explained, but handed in late; 1 - handed something in; 0 - handed nothing in.
*Due Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: pg 272/273, 22 - 35
*Unit rates - figure out what the unit is before you answer.
*Equivalent rates - figure out the conversion factor you need (for example, 1 minute = 60 seconds) and then how to organize it for optimum cancellation opportunities!
*Remember, tonight use the format given in the book.
*If you are accurate, you may move on to whatever way pleases you.
*Due Tuesday
Trans Math: Theory of the Game
*Write a short explanation of your strategy for the Bean Game tomorrow.
*Do not discuss this with anyone, just write up a short description of where, why, and how you plan to place your beans for the next round.
*This assignment is worth 3 points: 3 - complete, on time, well thought out yet brief explanation; 2 - on time, adequate attempt but not really explained well OR 2 - complete and well-explained, but handed in late; 1 - handed something in; 0 - handed nothing in.
*Due Tuesday
Pre-Algebra: pg 272/273, 22 - 35
*Unit rates - figure out what the unit is before you answer.
*Equivalent rates - figure out the conversion factor you need (for example, 1 minute = 60 seconds) and then how to organize it for optimum cancellation opportunities!
*Remember, tonight use the format given in the book.
*If you are accurate, you may move on to whatever way pleases you.
*Due Tuesday
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Grade Update - Sunday 6:00 p.m.
Dearest math students,
*Almost all tests & retests have been graded and entered into Teacherease. If your test score does NOT say, "grade reflects retest," then you can assume yours is one that has not been entered into the program yet. Brilliant assumption!
*98% of the homework has been graded & entered into Teacherease. If for any reason you did NOT attach redo or late slips to your papers, they will NOT be entered and you can assume your homework grade is what it is.
*I will not be taking any late or redone papers at this point. The winter trimester is over and it's time to move forward into the spring! (Hadrian, Jake & Colin Mi this does not apply to your retests).
See you on Monday with your new schedules,
Mo ;-)
*Almost all tests & retests have been graded and entered into Teacherease. If your test score does NOT say, "grade reflects retest," then you can assume yours is one that has not been entered into the program yet. Brilliant assumption!
*98% of the homework has been graded & entered into Teacherease. If for any reason you did NOT attach redo or late slips to your papers, they will NOT be entered and you can assume your homework grade is what it is.
*I will not be taking any late or redone papers at this point. The winter trimester is over and it's time to move forward into the spring! (Hadrian, Jake & Colin Mi this does not apply to your retests).
See you on Monday with your new schedules,
Mo ;-)
Friday, March 5, 2010
Grade Update - Friday @ 11:45 p.m.
Trans Math: fraction retests have been posted, but not all of your grades are in so your trimester grades are not final.
(see the previous blog post for other details)
6:00 - Pre-algebra 5.7 test scores are posted, but not all of your grades are in so your trimester grades are not final.
(see the previous blog post for other details)
I'm going to sleep now, so check back tomorrow!
Mo ;-)
(see the previous blog post for other details)
6:00 - Pre-algebra 5.7 test scores are posted, but not all of your grades are in so your trimester grades are not final.
(see the previous blog post for other details)
I'm going to sleep now, so check back tomorrow!
Mo ;-)
Grade Update - Friday @12:30 p.m.
The Thing Mo HATES (dislikes, is frustrated with, etc.) about the grading program: if you don't hit "save" and the program logs you out (time-out because you've taken too long, for example, when Laurel is talking to you about something), you lose EVERYTHING that you've just written.
*In other words, I was finished entering the pre-algebra 5.7 tests & comments ... but now they are gone.
*Fraction retests are next.
*Redone and late papers are NOT entered yet.
*I'm taking a break, but I'll be back ... (oh, look at that sunshine outside!)
Mo ;-)
*In other words, I was finished entering the pre-algebra 5.7 tests & comments ... but now they are gone.
*Fraction retests are next.
*Redone and late papers are NOT entered yet.
*I'm taking a break, but I'll be back ... (oh, look at that sunshine outside!)
Mo ;-)
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
More End of Tri 2 Notes
ALL of Mo's math students:
*It's true, the 2nd trimester is over.
*I will be correcting tests FIRST and entering them in the gradebook. I will post here as soon as they are in, so check back! No promises on speed ... I have to finalize the schedules for spring trimester so you all have classes to attend by Monday.
*I will be entering the rest of your redone & late papers this week/weekend; please be patient.
*I will not be accepting any more assignments for this past trimester ... you don't really blame me, right? It's done, finished, over!
*Enjoy your days "off" because I will be working!
Peace and smiles to all of you,
Mo ;-)
*It's true, the 2nd trimester is over.
*I will be correcting tests FIRST and entering them in the gradebook. I will post here as soon as they are in, so check back! No promises on speed ... I have to finalize the schedules for spring trimester so you all have classes to attend by Monday.
*I will be entering the rest of your redone & late papers this week/weekend; please be patient.
*I will not be accepting any more assignments for this past trimester ... you don't really blame me, right? It's done, finished, over!
*Enjoy your days "off" because I will be working!
Peace and smiles to all of you,
Mo ;-)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Homework for Tuesday, 3/2
Trans Math: Fraction Choice #2
*Worksheet from the back table
OR
*Quizlet, test option for any of the fraction sets.
(be sure to bring in a piece of paper with your Quizlet selection on it!)
*Wednesday: Last Day for 2nd trimester late & redone assignments!
*Fraction retests in class
Pre-Alg: pg 265, 1 - 5
*Be sure to show all of your work and HOW you solved each problem.
*Be prepared for the 5.7 test in class Wednesday - Equations & Inequalities with Rational Numbers (computation & applications)
*Wednesday: Last Day for 2nd trimester late & redone assignments!
*Worksheet from the back table
OR
*Quizlet, test option for any of the fraction sets.
(be sure to bring in a piece of paper with your Quizlet selection on it!)
*Wednesday: Last Day for 2nd trimester late & redone assignments!
*Fraction retests in class
Pre-Alg: pg 265, 1 - 5
*Be sure to show all of your work and HOW you solved each problem.
*Be prepared for the 5.7 test in class Wednesday - Equations & Inequalities with Rational Numbers (computation & applications)
*Wednesday: Last Day for 2nd trimester late & redone assignments!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Homework for Monday, 3/1
Trans Math: Fraction Choice ws
*Choose one ws from the back table
OR
*Go to Quizlet and select one fraction category; select the "test" option from that problem set. Turn in a paper with your name and the problem set you "tested" on to the in-basket so I can check it online.
Please note: you should be studying your weakness(es) not your strength(s).
*Retest in class this Wednesday.
Pre-Alg: pg. 262, 32 - 35
*ALSO make any corrections on your mini-quiz
*ALSO "prove" the correct answer to your pod-point if you want the mystery number of pod points added to your credit!
*DUE: Tuesday
*5.7 test this Wednesday
*Choose one ws from the back table
OR
*Go to Quizlet and select one fraction category; select the "test" option from that problem set. Turn in a paper with your name and the problem set you "tested" on to the in-basket so I can check it online.
Please note: you should be studying your weakness(es) not your strength(s).
*Retest in class this Wednesday.
Pre-Alg: pg. 262, 32 - 35
*ALSO make any corrections on your mini-quiz
*ALSO "prove" the correct answer to your pod-point if you want the mystery number of pod points added to your credit!
*DUE: Tuesday
*5.7 test this Wednesday
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