Homework for Tuesday, 11/30

Trans Math: Adding Negatives ws
*You received one of two homework assignments involving the addition of negative integers.
*Remember to think in terms of your positives (good cowboys) and negatives (bad cowboys) and who will be left standing at the end of your equation.
*Since the homework varies, you will have to wait until class to pick up your worksheet from me.
Due: Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 141 continued...
*Tonight: graph your answers to problems 21 - 32 like we did in class.  If you need help remembering how to do this, please click on the Mo'Help button at the top of this blog and then select the "graphing inequalities" option.
*Tonight: also complete AND graph problems 33 - 37.
Due: Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 11/29

Welcome to the new trimester!

Trans Math: Commuting & Associating with Negs ws
*Remember, we're NOT writing equations, we are just moving our chips around.
*Be sure to read the directions carefully and FOLLOW THEM.
*If you were absent today, click the link for the worksheet.
Commuting and Associating Negs ws
Due: Tuesday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 141, 12 - 32
*You do NOT need to graph your solutions today.
*My advice?  Check a number that you think will work in the equation and see if it does ... just advice, but if you follow it, you should know when you have the correct answers.  Seriously.
*These aren't easy the first times through, so take your time and check your answers.  Not required, just highly recommended.  (see above, I just felt like repeating it because it's such great advice)
Due: Tuesday

Winter Schedules online

If you haven't looked yet, you can see your winter schedules online.
*Go to your Teacherease account and select Classes/Subjects.  It should all be there!
*If you notice anything wrong with your schedule, you can even let me know before Monday so I can take care of it asap.
*And yes, band is now on Tuesdays and Thursdays...

Homework Update for the even longer Thanksgiving Weekend

Dearest students ...
Fortunately, we had finished the work we needed to finish for the fall trimester before school was canceled today.  The only thing some of you may be worried about are redoes and/or retests.  Here is the way I am handling things:

Trans Math: You had nothing new "due."
*To guarantee assignments would be counted in the fall trimester, they had to be turned in LAST Friday, November 19.  Consequently, unless you have compelling reasons for needing those extra points, I don't really have the extra time to correct and reenter these new grades.  You will only see the cumulative grade on your report card.
*Please check Teacherease and determine whether or not it is important for you to negotiate getting extra time to turn in any late, redone, and/or missing assignments.  Most of your grades WILL NOT change significantly at this point anyway.  Again, on your report card you will only see your final grade and the new overall comment that I will enter for you.
*The grading for the paper airplane experiment (the part that we were able to finish) is complete. The grades you now see in Teacherease are yours!  

Pre-Algebra: Retests will be WEDNESDAY in Gruel.
*Pre-Algebra grades should be complete EXCEPT for retests.
*However, please consider how the retest will impact your overall grade and, consequently, whether or not it is necessary to retest.  It is most important that you understand your mistakes at this time, not that you make up an extra percentage point or two.
*HOWEVER ... I know that some of you are on the brink of the grade you have been working for and I certainly want you to be able to retest.  Just let me know!
***Chapter 3 mid-chapter practice test is on Quizlet!***
*We will begin lesson 3.4 on Monday morning.

Happiest of Thanksgivings to all of you -
Mo ;-)

Homework for Monday, 11/22?

Trans Math: Nada
*It's the end of the trimester; make sure all of your assignments are in!

Pre-Algebra:  Test Corrections
*You may retest the half-test in Gruel Tuesday (if there is school) or Monday (if there is not or if you are in drama Thursday)
*DUE: Tuesday!

Weekend Notes

Check back here for updates.  I'm working hard this weekend to get everything updated as soon as possible.  For now ...

(Updated 7:30 p.m. Saturday)

Trans Math:

*Your retest scores have been updated and posted.  However, there ARE a few of you that I haven't calculated your new averages yet as I do not have your original scores.  If your test does not say that it reflects your retest, then it doesn't yet!
*I am continuing to work on redoes and late papers intermittently.

(Updated 4:01 p.m. Friday)

Pre-Algebra: 

*Mo's test scores have been posted.  It's a half test, so it's worth half (50) the points (of the usual 100)
*Although overall you did brilliantly (3 at 100%!) I WILL offer a retest on Tuesday.  It will not take up much of the period though, so we will play battleship with the remainder of the time.
*Mr. Kenis is upstairs at Math Counts right now while I type.  He said that he will have his half-tests posted by Sunday and he will be retesting on Tuesday as well.

Homework for Thursday, 11/18

Well, well, well ... it's almost the end of the trimester and math homework is drawing to a close.  Please make sure to check Teacherease late on Sunday and see if you have all of your assignments in.  Any questions you have should be brought to class on Monday so that we can take care of business by Tuesday at the latest.

Trans Math:  From Top to Bottom ws
*Review of central tendencies; don't forget to show/include your work!
*Due Friday
Retest in class first period Friday.  Come prepared with something else to do too.

Pre-Algebra: Mid-chapter quiz, pg 137, 1 - 15
*This is pretty much what your test will look like, so do well!
*You need to check your work and make corrections
*Mid Chapter Quiz key
*There is also the Quizlet option; just select the Mid-Chapter Quiz 3 and then select the "test" option.  Print off your test results for your assignment tomorrow. 
(You're welcome, Jay)
*Due Friday
Half-test in class on Friday.  Come prepared with something else (quiet) to do by yourself.

Homework for Wednesday, 11/17

I hope you all had a fun day with Jeff today!

Trans Math: Perimeter worksheet
*If you need to look up some definitions of polygons (for how many sides they have), feel free!

*Due Thursday

****Retest Friday****

Pre-Algebra:  pg 134, 11 - 22.
*This is what I remember from the 3.3 section.  Since I wasn't in class today, I'm just remembering what I remember ... rather than from experience.
*Still can't find my book.  Please let me know if anyone remembers this assignment differently.

*Due Thursday

****Half-Test Friday****

Homework for Tuesday, 11/16

Trans Math: Extreme Achievements ws
*Use the table to solve the problems on the second page.
*Sometimes you will need to convert seconds to minutes, etc ... be careful!
*Answers should be given as decimals, not fractions, if needed.
Due: Wednesday
*Don't forget the retest is this Friday morning, in class.

Pre-Algebra: pg 128, 21 - 31
*Part 2 of solving equations with like terms and parentheses.
*Check your solutions ... it's worth it!
Due: Wednesday
*Mo's class has decided to take the Chapter 3 Half-test this Friday, 11/16.  Be sure to check with Mr. Kenis to see what his plans are!

Homework for Monday, 11/15

Trans Math: More Apps with Mavis
 *Tip: Read the question before you read the information; it will help you know what you're looking for!
*If you don't have a copy of the worksheet, here it is!
*More Apps with Mavis ws
Due: Tuesday

Pre-Algebra: pg. 127, 10 - 20
*Remember: you need to show the distributive step (HOW you distributed), even if you later combine the like terms "in your head" on the way to your answer.
*Don't make me require you to show every step ... know what I mean?
Due: Tuesday

Homework for Friday, 11/12

Trans Math: Test Corrections
*Just a reminder to complete your test corrections AND have your parents sign them.
*Also mark the sections of the test you would like to retake, if you do.
*Retests will be NEXT Friday.
*Signed and completed correction assignments will be worth one candy point if you remember to bring it to class on Monday.
 (Jake, Emily, and Kai will have one extra day since they were not in class on Friday)

Homework Notes 11/10

Trans Math: No homework, but ...
*We will do test corrections in class on Friday
*Test scores have been posted in Teacherease.  Please read my notes to you and not just your scores!
*I will continue to work on recording your redone and late papers; stay tuned.

Pre-Algebra: No homework, but ...
*Mo's class will have a POD party in class on Friday
*Mr. K's class TBA ...
*Battleship will begin; have your grids prepared!
*Retest scores have been posted.  AWESOME. 

Homework for Tuesday, 11/9

Trans Math: Student Choice
*You are responsible for completing and correcting ONE of the following assignments.
*Using Multiplication Key
*More Order of Ops with Exp
*Line It Up key
*Mix it Up key
*Dividing with Decimals
*Chapter 3 (practice) Test key
If you did not get a worksheet, please email me and I can send you one via email ... although it may not be the one you are hoping for.
*Due (complete/incomplete) Wednesday
****Decimal Unit Test Wednesday in class!****

Pre-Algebra:  pg 123-124, 21 - 33.
*Students not retesting will be correcting these for us in class.
*Due Wednesday
****Chapter 2 Retest Wednesday in class!****
***Think about using Quizlet to study the section(s) you are retaking!***

Homework for Monday, 11/8 (Laurel's birthday)

Trans Math: Mavis Questions
 *Be careful with Mavis ... she's a tricky one!
*Also work on redoing your Flower Power ws if you want to.
*Due Tuesday
Looking Ahead ...
*Tuesday you will have "choice" homework.  Be thinking about which operations you need practice in with decimals so you can select your homework wisely.  These will be corrected online and turned in prior to the test.
*Wednesday will the the Decimal Unit Test.  Eat well and get your rest the night before!
*There will be no math homework on Wednesday evening.

Pre-Algebra: pg 122 - 123, 7 - 19
*Two-step equations: check your answers by replacing the variable if you are unsure!
*Due Tuesday 
 Looking Ahead ...
*Tuesday we will continue to practice two-step equations.
*Wednesday will the the Chapter 2 Retest. Practice for the sections you are retaking with Quizlet online!  There will be math stuff to do in class when you have completed the retest.
*There will be no math homework on Wednesday evening.
*Friday, Mo's class (I can't speak for Mr. Kenis, sorry) will be having their first P.O.D. party.  We will also be playing our first rounds of battleship.  

Notes for Friday, 11/5

Trans Math: No homework, just continue to catch up.
 *Great job on the marshmallow team relays today.  Think about how your group can communicate the details better next Friday!

Pre-Algebra: Test Corrections - Due by Monday
*As it stands, we will probably have the retests next Wednesday, 11/10.
*USE Quizlet and your book to practice the sections you are retaking.  It doesn't do you much good to retake a test if you don't actually learn the material and do better on it.
*Keep your Battleship papers in your folder in room #1.
*We will begin Chapter 3 on Monday.

Homework for Thursday, 11/4

Trans Math:  Nada
*please use this time to catch up on any papers you would like to redo.

Pre-Algebra: Nada
*Mo's test scores have been posted in Teacherease.  Since Mr. Kenis was not at school today, I cannot tell you when his will be posted.  Sorry!
*Test corrections will be assigned tomorrow.
*We will set the date of the retest soon.

Homework for Wednesday, 11/3

Trans Math:  Flower Power ws
*Practice with applications of decimals
*Show me the operations you used (write out the problems) along with the answers.
Due: Thursday
*Don't forget to bring your completed paper airplane packets with you to class.  These will be collected! 


Pre-Algebra:  Choice homework
 *You may choose from several options; please choose the option that will help you best prepare for the test tomorrow.
*For book work, you can select AND correct AND make your corrections:
a) pg 108 (5 - 10), 109 (15 - 18), and 111 (40 - 47),
    Answer Key A     or ...
b) pg 109 (15 - 18 and 22 - 24) and pg 110 (25 - 29) 
    Answer Key B     or ...
c) pg 110 and 111, problems 25 - 39.
    Answer Key C     or ...
d) Quizlet: select the Mo'Vids button and find the official name of the pre-algebra page so that you can join the group.  If you cannot figure it out, please send me an email asap and I will send you an invitation.  You can select the negative numbers, like terms, or distributive property options.  You must take the "Test" option of that problem set and print off your results to turn in as homework on Thursday.
*Tomorrow is the Chapter 2 test!  (no homework Thursday night)
Due: Thursday before the test

Homework for Tuesday, 11/2

Trans Math: Paper Airplane Questions 2
 *Yes, these are due to the best of your ability to complete them now at home.  IF you have too much trouble, you can always turn them in later, right?  Just don't put if off because you are tired or would rather play Mario Kart...
*Things you need ALL stapled together:
1) A copy of your plane box plot
2) A copy of the plane box plot you chose as most similar to yours.
3) A copy of the plane box plot you chose to discuss the outlier.
4) A copy of the plane box plot you chose as the "best" plane.
5) Your question sheet.
*On your question sheet, you need to answer questions 1, 2, and 3, but you do not need copies of those planes.  Those are walk-by questions: walk by, observe, and answer the questions.
*Due: Wednesday (unless you don't finish, then you are on your own!)
If you are absent, you will have to pick up all of this material when you return to school.  Sorry!

Pre-Algebra:  Chapter Test practice, pg 112, 22 - 40.
*Show your work!  Yep, there are still far too many errors made in process to justify otherwise.
*Due: Wednesday

Looking ahead...

*Wednesday's homework will be "choice" homework.  You may choose from several options, including the Quizlet option I went over today in class.
 - for Quizlet, select the Mo'Vids button and find the official name of the pre-algebra page.  You can select the negative numbers, like terms, or distributive property options.  You must take the "Test" option of that problem set and print off your results to turn in as homework on Thursday.
- for book work, you can select:
a) pg 108 (5 - 10), 109 (15 - 18), and 111 (40 - 47),  or
b) pg 109 (15 - 18 and 22 - 24) and pg 110 (25 - 29)  or
c) pg 110 & 111, problems 25 - 39.
*Thursday is the Chapter 2 test!  (no homework Thursday night)
*Friday test corrections.

Homework for Monday, 11/1

Trans Math: Order of Ops with Decimals
*There were several levels to this assignment.  If you are absent and reading this, you need to email me to send you the copy of the one assigned to you OR you can pick it up in class Tuesday.  Thanks!
*Also work on your redo papers for "Kyle" and his job crisis.
*We will be scheduling the test for this unit soon!
*Ops Due: Tuesday

Pre-Algebra:  Worksheet 2.3
*Show ALL of your work or you will not get any credit for this assignment.  We went over how to show work in class ... and for this assignment, you will DO it.
*NOTE: for numbers 2 - 7, you do NOT have to identify the terms, etc. 
*2.3 ws Due: Tuesday
*If you forgot your worksheet in class today OR if you were absent ... your assignment is to do page 82, #38, and 40 - 54. 

Looking ahead to this week...
*Tuesday's homework will be the Chapter Test in the book.  We will be solving problems on page 112, 22 - 40.
*Wednesday's homework will be "choice" homework.  I will post those options soon.
*Thursday is the Chapter 2 test!  (no homework Thursday night)
*Friday test corrections.  Aim for zero, eh?