Homework for Thursday, 3/31

Trans Math:  2 more histograms
*Create a histogram for your bag AND for the "mean" bag of M&Ms.
*Use the data you have calculated on the "Central Tendencies" worksheet for your "mean bag" numbers.
*Be sure to color, title, scale, and completely label these graphs!
Due Friday (we will be meeting in the Trow, so bring please it with you)

Pre-Algebra:  Rest! (at least in math)
Tomorrow we will do test corrections and finish buying our first round of stocks.
Mo's Silent Auction closes today promptly at 2:45!

Homework for Wednesday, 3/30

Trans Math:  Box Plots AND Central Tendencies ws
*Each of these worksheets is worth 1 sticker point.
*Go to "Mo'Help" if you need help remembering how to make your box plots.
*Don't forget to put a large "dot" where your data falls into the box plot.
*Please select the M&M button if you need any other information.
*Calculators ARE allowed for figuring your means!
Due Thursday on your desk

Pre-Algebra:  Three Options - corrected
  1) pg 318 - 319, 7 - 22
       *KEY:  pg 318 - 319, 7 - 22
  2) pg 320 - 321, 23 - 35
      *KEY:  pg 320 - 321, 23 - 35
  3) Quizlet Options TEST format:  "Rates and Unit Rates"
*These need to be corrected for full points.
*If you miss any on Quizlet, please correct your mistakes.
Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 3/29

Trans Math:  Organized list & 5 number summaries
*Complete your organized list, from least to greatest, for each M&M color.
*Include the medians in the gray line.
*Complete the 5 number summary for each color.
*These need to be completed BEFORE class in order to get a sticker. 
**** please note the words "completed" and "before."  Mr. Gacek can define them for you if you have any questions****
Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra:  Similar Figures ws
*Yes, they are THAT simple.  Please complete this carefully.
*Be sure to line up similar sides.
*Remember to work from left to right when creating scales.
Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 3/28

Trans Math:  High Flyers ws
*Solve the problems exactly how it tells you for each row. 
*The last row of problems can be solved in whatever way you prefer.
*In EVERY case, you must show all of your work.
Due Tuesday

Pre-Algebra:  6.6 worksheet
*Yes, I know that the numbers are not in order ... it's a pieced together worksheet.
*Use your book (lesson 6.6) if you need help remembering how to do this.
Due Tuesday

Weekend Notes

Trans Math:  Dear Doctors,
Good work overall on your emergency missions.  We will continue your group tasks on Monday.  Immediately after Study Skills, all 6th graders will meet in the Trow for their next assignments.  Have a great weekend!
Mo ;-)

Pre-Algebra: Dear Stock Brokers,
We will finish spending your money on Monday and discuss your job overall.  Plan to have homework related mostly to similarity and measurement next week, as per our discussion in class.  The test for Chapter 6 will be on Thursday; Ms. Hubbard has decided to postpone your LA test until after Spring Break.  That means Mo'Pardy will be on Wednesday!  Enjoy your weekend without mo'math,
Mo ;-)

NOVA Soccer Games begin this Saturday!  Both teams play at Henderson Field next to Olympia HS.  The girls play at noon and the boys play at 1:30.  Soccer shirts will be handed out at the game.

Homework for Thursday, 3/24

Trans Math:  3.4 Rosie Beth Perkins
*please ignore that it says "Jocelyn" at the top of the page.  Your patient is Rosie Beth.
*Pay attention to the vocabulary we reviewed in class today:
Dose refers to how much medicine you take at one time.
Dosage refers to how much of the drug is in each dose. 
Total amount in prescription (on the label) is asking how much of the drug is in one prescription (the whole).
Medicine refers to the total amount of drug and filler in the prescription.
*Use the worksheet side to determine which is the drug and which is the filler ... you can figure it out!
*Use the information on the pharmacy "dirt" sheet to figure out how many doses are in the prescription.
Due Friday
*if you forgot to pick up the redo prescription for Andrea Foxx, please do so tomorrow or Monday.

Pre-Algebra:  pg 322, 3 - 23
*Please treat this as much like a "test" as you can.  We are going to correct this on Friday and determine how ready we are for the "real" test.  If you get too much help, it will look like you are better prepared than you actually may be.  Make sense?
Due Friday

Homework for Wednesday, 3/23

Trans Math: Percents, Fractions, and Decimals Worksheet

Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra: pg. 316 - 317: 11 - 15, 17
Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 3/22

Trans Math: Coloring Percentages Worksheet
*For "equivalent ratios," give the ratios in lowest terms.
*For "equivalent fractions," make the denominator in your fraction equal to the number of boxes.
*You only have to do 2 out of the 3 problems.
 Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: pg. 309 - 311: 7 - 11, 22
Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 3/21

Trans Math: Discount Worksheet

Due Tuesday

Pre-Algebra: Nothing, due to a lack of class.

Willy Wonka

Go to the NOVA play tonight at 7:00.

*****It's AMAZING!*****

Fabulous work everyone, cast and crew;
Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 3/17

Trans Math:  Percents and Proportions ws
*You MUST show how you set up the proportion; how you solve the problem after that is up to you.
*You may have noticed that the worksheet sets up the proportion backwards from what I have shown you in class.  No sweat, it works either way just like equivalent fractions do ... yes?  Yes!
*A copy of the worksheet is here: Percents and Proportions ws 
Due Friday
The Wilderness Camp group project will be IN class on Friday.  You may begin promptly at 8:00 in Mr. Gacek's room.  You will have exactly 1 hour (if you get started promptly at 8:00, obviously) to complete this project.  Come prepared and ready to work!  I have your group contracts and planning sheets that you made last Friday; I will have them for you at the beginning of class.

Pre-Algebra: Map it Out! ws
*Make an ACCURATE map, to the scale given, as per the directions on the worksheet.
*You will be graded on the neatness/accuracy of your map as well; use a ruler!
*If you need help with scale drawings, see page 299 in your textbook.
Due Friday

Homework for Wednesday, 3/16

Trans Math: Stack Bar and Supermarket Math ws
*A copy of the worksheet is here:  Supermarket Math ws
*The Stack Bar is available on the M&M page.
BOTH are Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra:  6.5 ws
*More with similar figures and indirect measurement.
Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 3/15

Trans Math:  M&Ms!
****What's in the Bag?****
*Today we began the M&M project.  This will take a few weeks to complete, so you will want to keep track of everything carefully. 
*For details, extra worksheets, checklists, etc. please use the M&M page button above. 
*Surabhi - you may now open your bag of M&Ms and send me your data!  Also, you will need to use the M&M page mentioned above for the worksheets you need.
*For those of you absent today, you will need to open your bag at school asap and get your data entered also.

Assignments are due at the beginning of class the next day for full credit.

Pre-Algebra: pg 295, 1 - 9
*Similarity and measurement.
*Be sure that the questions are answered completely and your answers are given in the correct form.

Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 3.14 (Pi Day!)

Trans Math:  Proportions ws
*You MUST use cross products to solve these problems.
*If you do not show your work, you will redo this worksheet.  Period.
*Copy of this worksheet: Proportions Practice
*There should be a help link on the Mo'Help page. (soon)

Due: Tuesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 291, 7 - 15
*Answer ALL of the questions completely as in "Properties of Similar Figures, pg 288."
*Example:  problem #7 has THREE angles on triangle ABC that each correspond to an angle on triangle DEF.  Then you still have the sides to do!

Due: Tuesday

Homework for Thursday, 3/10

Trans Math: data, graph, and 3 observations
*You should have the data from your PIG game in a frequency table.  You should have separate tallies (totals) for you and for your partner.
*You should have a graph of your data in two different colors: one color for you and one for your partner.  Your graph needs a key.  Your color should be on the bottom of the graph, your partner's should be on top of yours.  This is called a "stack bar," by the way.
*You need to make 3 observations about this data: how does your experimental data compare to theoretical probability?  ONE observation should consider your data alone, ONE observation should be about the combined total data, and ONE observation should be about whatever you find most interesting about the data. 
*Wondering about what Mo is looking for in your observations?  Check the Mo'Help button and follow the observation link.
*Absent today?  (Jackson & Surabhi only) You are excused from this assignment.
Due: Friday

Pre-Algebra:  3 similar figures
*Mr. Jeff went over some more geometry terms with you today (for Mr. Kenis, tomorrow) and you practiced measuring angles in class.
*Your assignment is to enlarge, to scale, 3 drawings.
*Accuracy is critical!
Due: Monday

Homework for Wednesday, 3/9

Trans Math:  Patient Andrea Foxx
*Please make sure to fill Andrea's prescription correctly.
*Make sure to follow your symbol sheet carefully.
*We'll see how well you paid attention in class today, eh? 
Due Thursday

Pre-Algebra:  pg 286, 1 - 10
*Geometry is picky ... can you apply the definitions you learned today?
*As you use your notes for this assignment, feel free to take extra notes as you find you need them. 
*Pg 285 is a good resource as is the glossary in your book
Due Thursday

*Please bring a protractor tomorrow if you are in Mo's class.  

*Mr. Kenis's class will need a protractor on Friday.

Homework for Tuesday, 3/8

Trans Math: Chances on the River ws
*BE CAREFUL!  Fill out your chart completely and USE it.
*P = probability. 
*Probability is a part - whole (36 in this case) ratio
*Simplify all of the answers.
*Only Quinn got 100% on this worksheet last year ... join him in the Chances on the River Hall of Fame!
*Due Wednesday

Pre-Algebra: pg 283, 20 - 34
*Solve for the variable
*You may use any of the methods for solving a proportion that you like ... but I need to be able to tell what you did.
*Set up 32 - 34 as proportions also ... these are good practice for the test, eh?
*Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 3/7

Trans Math:  Bean Game Theory
*You must have your reasoning behind where you plan to place your 12 beans tomorrow written down on your game board by the beginning of class. 
*You must have your "trial 3" numbers written down on the same piece of paper.
*You MAY consult with an adult, older student, or the internet, but you are NOT to share your theory with another 6th grader.  Yet.
*Come prepared to play!
*These steps are due at the beginning of class Tuesday, although you will not turn it in until we have run two more trials tomorrow.

Pre-Algebra:  pg 272 - 273, 22 - 36
*Be sure to write down HOW you solved each problem.  Theoretically, that means showing your work. 
*Pg 270 & 271 will give you some options to try if you're stuck.
*We will discuss the different methods used for finding unit/equivalent rates tomorrow in class.
*This is review with a new twist, so solve these carefully!
Due Tuesday

Ending the Winter Trimester

*Frodoland grades are in.  Please see the grading scale for this on the details for this assignment in Teacherease. 
*Note to Frodoland group Henry, Emily, Pasang, and Adam - your mileage calculations are missing and you will lose big points if they are not turned in by Tuesday at the lastest!
*For all of my classes, grading is 97% complete.
*Don't forget to be prepared for a big, sloppy P.E. class or two next week!
*Soccer practices begin on Tuesday (all players), Wednesday (boys), and Thursday (girls).  All Nova soccer players are welcome at any practice, but we would appreciate it if you would attempt to come to your "day" to the best of your (or your carpool's) ability.  Thanks!
See you all Monday,
Mo ;-)

Spring Schedules

Your spring schedules are posted in Teacherease.
Please let me know if you see any conflicts or unscheduled classes.
See you Monday!

No Homework for Tuesday, 3/1, but ...

All classes will be having a final "partner/group" activity in class Wednesday.
Retest grades have been posted.
If you are all caught up with your assignments in every class, you should be able to enjoy this evening relaxing!  Otherwise, get very busy.  ;-)