Homework, Halloween Eve

Assignment:  Create a paper airplane

This is an effort based grade based upon:
*you must use a single sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper
*you may use Scotch tape only
*you may cut your plane to make flaps
*you should decorate your plane, including your name
*you should spend more than 2 minutes creating your plane TONIGHT.  Look on the internet, ask someone, test it out.  This IS your plane for the duration of this unit, so do a good job of it.
*you may not use any other kind of tape
*you may not add anything else to your plane, including weights
*you should not build your plane in carpool tomorrow morning; it won't be "effortful" enough ... and I know what effort is
*you will lose a point if your plane is late - DUE TUESDAY at the beginning of the day
When you get to school tomorrow, please come park your plane in room #1 so that it doesn't get squished or bent in any way. 
-Please do not fly them in the classroom. 
-Respect all planes; do not touch or mess with anyone else's plane
THANKS!  Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for flight,
Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 10/27

Assignment:  Quiz Corrections

There are many pieces to this assignment.  Please read these directions and figure out what applies to you.
1)  ALL students will complete 5 quiz corrections on the quiz corrections sheet.
2)  ALL students will indicate whether or not they would like to retake the quiz.   Retakes will happen during a lunch period before the end of the trimester; exactly when will be decided by those opting to retake and Mo together.
3)  ALL students will have a parent signature, whether or not they are retaking the quiz.
Now ....
A) If  you got every problem correct, complete all 5 of Mo's mistakes on your corrections sheet.
B)  If you missed 1 problem, correct that problem on the corrections sheet and then correct any 4 of Mo's mistakes.
C)  If you missed 2 or more problems, correct those problems, then correct as many of Mo's mistakes as you need to correct 5 altogether.  (see B above)

Question:  How does Mo want me to make corrections?  click here!
*A copy of the Quiz Corrections form: is here.
*A copy of Mo's mistakes:  is here.

Due Friday:  Signed, completed Quiz Corrections sheet, your test (if you missed any), and Mo's Mistakes with the mistakes circled in a colored pen or pencil.

Homework 10/26

Quizzes have been posted on Teacherease!
I included your original score in the comment; you will get both quizzes back tomorrow.

No math homework tonight; sleep well.
Mo ;-)

Homework for Tuesday, 10/25

Assignment:  Student CHOICE!
*Select one of the following 8 homework options, correct it, and turn it in on Wednesday.
*This assignment may not be turned in late for credit.
These are the links to the answer keys:
 *Exercise 1.1 (1 - 10 and 1,2): key
  Exercise 1.1 (11 - 20 and 3,4): key
  *Exercise 3.1: key   
  *Order of Ops (parentheses): key
  *Order of Ops (worksheet pg 66): key
  *Order of Operations - page 2: key
 *Evaluating Expressions: key
 *Quizlet, test option:  Order of Operations basic or Order of Operations with Exponents.  (print!)
Use this as an opportunity to see how you are doing with these skills; treat it like a test.  Then correct your answers and correct any and all mistakes you made.  Seek help if you need it!

Due for credit/no credit Wednesday

Homework for Monday, 10/24

Assignment:  Order of Operations #4

 *Differentiated assignment relevant to your progress through the order of operations and/or the assignments you have chosen to complete on your own.
Due - Tuesday

Upcoming Events: 
  Tuesday, 10/25 - Mr Kehoe's Science Test
  Wednesday, 10/26 - Order of Operations Quiz - TMath
  Thursday, 10/27 - Big assignment due for Mr Kehoe; plan ahead!
  Friday, 10/28 - Quiz Bowl - periods 1 & 2
  Friday, 10/28 - Nova Halloween Party, 7:00 - 9:00

Homework for Wednesday, 10/19

Assignment: Order of Ops #3

*Take your time with these.  We're on the home stretch now, so you want to make sure you understand all of the steps & variations you are given. 
*Practice on Quizlet.  Seriously!
Due Thursday

The test/quiz will be next Wednesday, October 26. 

Homework for Tuesday, 10/18

Assignment:  Problems with Wheels ws 33

*On another sheet of paper, write and solve an equation for every problem.  We practiced this in class today, so you should know what my expectations are.
*Copy your answers onto the original worksheet and then staple the pages together.

Due: Wednesday

*Note: The order of operations quiz is tentatively planned for next Wednesday, October 26.  Please consider using the basic order of operations problems on Quizlet to practice these skills and gauge your understanding.  I recommend using the LEARN option so that you have immediate feedback on each problem.

Homework for Monday, 10/17

Assignment:  Order of Operations #2

*This is the second "required" individualized order of operations assignment.
*Please see me if you lose your worksheet; I have record of your assignment #2.
*Additional worksheets MAY be completed for credit if you are interested.  They are available in the file in the front of the classroom. (or from me)
*QUIZLET has practice problems for you as well!
Due Tuesday

News for Tuesday, October 11

Congratulations to the Wits & Wagers winning team!
*Colin H, Spencer J, Jasper H, and Jenna brought home the win with a well-timed answer to, "What year was the first African-American manager named to a major league baseball team?"  Can you guess without looking up the answer?
*Next time we play, everyone will know the roles so we will get through more questions.  ;-)

*Continue working on your redo assignments for math, practice skills on Quizlet, and remember that you can meet with me at any break time this week!
Mo ;-)

Conference Week, October 10 - 14

Assignments: None currently, however ...

 *Check Teacherease!  Then ...
 *Please check the no name board in room #1; there are too many papers there that are currently showing up as zero credit on progress reports!  The sooner you identify them, attach a late slip, and put them in my basket, the better for your grade.
*Still have assignments that you haven't handed in?  This will be a great week to finish those up, attach a late slip, and put them in my basket in room #1.
*Most of this week you will be testing, but I will be available in the Fishbowl if you would like to stop by and pick up old assignments to redo at home.  Again, the sooner the better ... why put it off?
*Math questions?  Request a study jam with me and we can make a date for either a break this week or a time post test when you're just chillin' waiting for the next test to come.
*Visit Quizlet!  Some of you have not yet completed this process; there are directions for the steps to join on the Mo'Help page of this blog.  There are some frenzied speed contests happening in multiplication facts, division facts, and order of operations #1.
I will be adding some other levels of order of operations this week; practice helps!
See you all in group math on Tuesday!
Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, 10/6

Assignment:  Central Tendencies 14

*Be sure to organize your lists and carefully figure your central tendencies before answering the questions.
*You may need to test a few ideas to answer questions 5 - 6; at least be sure that the answers you do select work! 
*Ditto for the Logic question. 
Due Friday

Homework for Wednesday, 10/5

Assignment:  The Canned Food problem

*This is a bit of a puzzle to figure out!  You will need to use what you know about the different central tendencies.
*ORGANIZE your work and do a little guessing and checking if you need to.
*This IS possible and there is only ONE correct answer.
*Absent or lose your paper?  You can get the worksheet by clicking here for The Canned Food Problem

Due Thursday

Quizlet:  Today we attempted to sign-up in class and get everyone joined into my group.  Some students still need to check email at home for verifications and invitations.  Please click on the following link for directions if you have NOT completed this process yet.  Then have fun!
The steps to joining Quizlet

Homework for Tuesday, 10/4

Assignment:  Order of Ops #1

*Students received an individualized assignment based on their understandings of the order of operations as per the pre-quiz taken in class last week.
*Future order of operations assignments will be based individually on the accuracy of completed assignments and demonstrated understandings.
*After this initial assignment, students may choose to complete other more advanced assignments for credit.  This is by student choice!
*All students are expected to master the order of operations at the Transition Math level (aka 7th grade/pre-algebra prep) by the end of this school year.  
Due Wednesday:  Ops #1

Quizlet: You may be receiving an invitation to Quizlet tonight ... don't worry about it if you don't want to as we will be going over it in class tomorrow.  However, if you want to "join" now, you will be one step ahead of things.  This is not an assignment, just an FYI!

Homework for Monday, 10/3

Assignment:  What Does it Mean? ws

*It's time to show what a great mathematician you are.  Explain the math behind your conclusions!
*If you have questions about what a salary is or any of the other vocabulary on this worksheet, PLEASE feel free to ask someone who knows for clarification.
*Keep in mind that if you do the arithmetic incorrectly, you will have trouble answering the questions correctly.

Due Tuesday

Quizlet permission sheets are due for one candy point on Tuesday also. 
*Sheets must be signed by a parent whether or not you are joining Quizlet.
*Click here for an  Extra copy of Quizlet permission slip