Homework for Monday, 2/28

Trans Math:  Fractions to Decimals ws
*Directions for this worksheet will be on the Mo'Help page.
*If you were absent today, you can complete this worksheet later.  
*Please use the Quizlet fraction options if you are retesting tomorrow!

Due Tuesday

Retest in class Tuesday for Fractions.  Please come prepared with something mellow to do!

Pre-Algebra:  pg 274 (worksheet)
*More practice with equation busting with fractions.
*If you were absent today, you can complete this worksheet later.
*For full credit, please correct this worksheet here:  Key!

Due Tuesday

Retest in class Tuesday for Chapter 5.  Please come prepared with something mellow to do!

What now?

Daisy Fae says, "Really?  Snow?"

Funny thing ... snow at the end of February in Olympia.  When we return to regular school next week we will only have 3 days left in the winter trimester.  That's all the time you will have to complete assignments, redo papers, and retest.  Please use this time to take care of these things.  You can do this in many ways:
*Visit Teacherease and see what you are missing.  I am continuing to update daily.
*Use this blog to find copies of assignments you are missing.  There are links to MOST papers.  Find the due dates in Teacherease, then use the archives on the right of this blog to find that day's posting.  If you come to class next week with missing work, this is where I'm going to send you anyway.
*Use Quizlet to practice these math skills at home.
*Be ready to retest in class on TUESDAY for pre-algebra and WEDNESDAY for Trans Math.

Most of all, enjoy the snow!  I have a feeling there won't be any school tomorrow either ...
Warm wishes,
Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 2/17

Both classes are completing test corrections as homework tonight.
*Work on better identifying and understanding your mistakes.
*LEARN from your mistakes ... that's why we make them! 
Due Friday
Both Trans Math & Pre-Algebra will retest in class after Winterim, but before the spring trimester.  My guess is the retests will be Tuesday, March 1.

No math homework for Wednesday, 2/16

No math homework today; get the
rest of your classes taken care of and
make sure you are caught up on your
math assignments.
*There are only 5 classroom days left
in this trimester; be diligent!
*Check Teacherease later
tonight for your test scores.
Enjoy,
Mo ;-) 

Homework for Tuesday, 2/15

Trans Math: Your Choice - corrected!
*Worksheet options were handed out in class today.
*Having trouble with the Sven applications?  There is a study guide (it uses different, simpler examples for the same types of problems) on the Mo'Help page.  Please use it!
*The key to your worksheet should be available here:
***Key for Mixed Number Division ws
 ***Key for Multiplying Mixed Numbers ws
***Key for Applications with Sven
*If you do not see your key here, please write "no key" at the top of your worksheet.
*There is also the Quizlet option.
****You must take the "test" option for a fraction set (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, application, mixed review, simplest form) and print off the corrected page when you are finished.
Due Wednesday at the beginning of class for full points.
Fraction Test tomorrow!

Pre-Algebra:  Your Choice - corrected!
*Your options are:
1) Pages 260 - 261 in the book, problems 22 - 40
    *key for pg 260 - 261
2) Quizlet option: Chapter 5 Application set; take as a test, print and turn in.
*Not a member of the pre-algebra Quizlet page yet?  Go to the Mo'Help button above and read the directions for joining Quizlet on that page.
Due Wednesday, corrected, at the beginning of class for full points.
Chapter 5 Test tomorrow!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Trans Math:  Cumulative Review ws
*Take your time to remember what to do.
*LOTS of you were absent today, so be sure to download this worksheet and bring it with you to class:  *Cumulative Review ws
*We will correct this IN class tomorrow.
*Consider joining Quizlet if you have not joined yet.
 (see the steps to joining on my Mo'Help page)
*Check out my blog post for 2/10 if you want to see this week in advance.
Due Tuesday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 262, 14 - 35.
*This is the Chapter Test in the book for practice.
*Answers should be simplified, but don't worry about "clearing the decimals or fractions" first; that's just another way of saying what you do to solve the problem.
*Check out last Friday's blog if you want to see this week in advance.
Due Tuesday

Pre-Algebra next week

Dearest Pre-Algebra students,
Next week is going to be a busy week for you academically in addition to the other things you have going on in your lives.  In order to best plan ahead, here is what you can do:
*Monday's homework:  pg 262, 14 - 35.
  (Chapter Test practice - Due Tuesday)
*Tuesday's homework:  Student Choice - corrected
  (I will let you know when I have the Quizlet options; I will post the other options as soon as I have them - Due Wednesday)
*Wednesday:  Chapter 5 Test; no homework!
*Thursday's homework: test corrections (so don't miss any, eh?)

Homework for Thursday, 2/10

Trans Math:  Fraction Word Problems ws
*These problems are division, but you still need to set them up correctly.  Make sure your answer makes sense!
**Fraction Word Problems with Division ws
*Please use units (labels) in your answer.  Examples: $2 per day and 7 miles are labeled answers.
Due Friday
Today in class, we went over the math homework through next week.  The schedule is as follows:  Monday - Fraction Cumulative Review, Tuesday - Your Choice (Quizlet option), Wednesday - Fractions TEST! (no homework), Thursday - Test Corrections. 

Pre-Algebra:  5.7 worksheet
*More practice with multiplicative inverses and inequalities.
*For #25, the formula for the area of a rectangle is side x side.  Therefore, your formula for solving this inequality would be ... ? (now solve it)
Due Friday
The test for Chapter 5 will be next Wednesday, 2/16.

Homework for Wednesday, 2/9

Trans Math: Decimal division
*You received one of two worksheets depending on whether you needed review or not!
*Hope & McKenzie, you are to both solve the problems on the link.
**Fraction division worksheet
*There is more help on the Mo'Help button!
Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 256, 32 - 40
*Use example 3 and 4 in the book if you need help in remembering the order of steps.
*Your LAST step is to multiply by the multiplicative inverse.
*Don't forget to flip the inequality symbol when you move a negative number that you divide or multiply by.
Due Thursday
*Sorry about the retest today!  The copier is out of toner and the upstairs machine produces one test every 30 minutes (exaggeration).  We will offer part 1 of the retest on Thursday & Friday, just be sure to select one section per day if you are taking multiple sections. 

Homework for Tuesday, 2/8

 Click here to watch our Flash Mob!

Trans Math: Problem-Solving Strategy ws 23
*Use whichever strategies work for you! 
*Draw a diagram, guess and check, find a pattern, use a table or graph.
*In every case, you must have work of some sort on paper.
*Download the worksheet here: Solving Problems worksheet
Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: ws 5.6
*More practice using multiplicative inverses to solve equations.
*Everyone was in class today so you are responsible for having the worksheet at home.  If you don't have it, you will complete it at the beginning of class tomorrow.
Due Wednesday
**retest for page 1 tomorrow in Gruel**

Homework for Monday, 2/7

Trans Math: Solving Fraction Problems ws
*Make sure that your answer makes sense, eh?
Download the ws here:  Solving Fraction Problems ws #62

Due Tuesday

***Finish Frodoland in class tomorrow!***

Pre-Algebra: pg 250, 21 - 29
*Using multiplicative inverses to solve equations
*Use the examples on pages 247 and 248 if you still need help setting up these problems ... show your steps!

Due Tuesday

Weekend Update

More great basketball games today!
The Nova girls team played a super game and beat the 6th grade boys; I had a lot of fun at EVERY game this weekend.

Have you signed up for soccer yet?   Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 2/3

Trans Math: Multiplication #2
*You received one of two worksheets -
  a) practice multiplying and changing improper fractions into mixed numbers in lowest terms or
  b) practice multiplying fractions with negatives.
*I do not have copies of these to download. 

Due Friday

We will work on Frodoland tomorrow in class; bring your group supplies!

Pre-Algebra: Worksheet 5.5
*If you were absent or lost/forgot your worksheet, you are to complete pg 245 - 246, problems 16 - 35, in your textbook.

Due Friday

If you need practice remembering how to do fractions, please visit our old TMath Quizlet page and get the job done.  Seriously ... we are not reviewing these skills again.

Homework for Wednesday, 2/2

Trans Math: Problem Solving w' Fractions
*These problems are NOT just putting fractions onto paper and solving them.  Try different strategies, including pictures, to figure out what to do, before you solve them.
*After you are done, make sure your answer makes sense in relation to the question.  If it doesn't, try another strategy.
*Note that problem #1 requires a chart to prove your answer. 
*Hmm... many of you in second period forgot to have a desk partner pick up the worksheet for tonight.  Luckily for you, my amazing homework scanning abilities will save you!  problem solving with fractions worksheet
Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 240, 22 - 35
*Be sure to show your work (meaning the original problem and how you solved it).
*You are free to use whichever of the three strategies works for you when simplifying, just be sure that you use one!
*Be extra careful with #29 as it was probably the least popular problem of last year's pre-algebra class.  Although it will not count as a correction point, if you do not attempt it and have a logical answer, it will cost you a point.  We will discuss this problem in class.
Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 2/1

Trans Math:  Multiplication #1
*Today you received one of two homework worksheets:
1) the Robot- requirements are to focus on the "mechanics" (how to) multiply fractions.  Or...
2) the Words - requirements are to focus on trying to cross cancel (aka cross simplify) before multiplying.  The instructions are on the worksheet, so be sure to follow them completely.  Please note that you are also required to explain why you think it works.
*Those of you doing the Robot worksheet are certainly encouraged to wow me with your cross canceling skills, but it is not required.  You may simplify after.
*I will also put the directions for cross canceling on the Mo'Help page, so you can go there if those reminders are not on your worksheet. 

Due: Wednesday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 235, 36 - 50
*Addition and subtraction of unlike fractions
*Follow the same steps you follow for adding 1/2 + 1/4, eh? 
*Variables will only show up in your numerators. 
*Make sure that your fractions are simplified, but they do not need to be in mixed number form.
*For 45 - 50 you have the option of using mixed numbers OR improper fractions.  (It really doesn't matter)

Due: Wednesday