Yes, it's Halloween, but we still have math to do!
1) PAPER AIRPLANE
You need your paper airplane to collect data with tomorrow.
READ THESE DIRECTIONS!
And show effort.
If there is nothing else you do tonight besides eat candy, make your paper airplane.
2) Dividing Decimals, assignment #1
There were several levels of decimal division tonight. It's important to me that you become comfortable dividing at a pace that works for you. If you want to move faster, then be accurate, practice on Quizlet, and ask for those stepping stone worksheets. If you want to move more slowly, then be accurate, practice on Quizlet, and ask for extra practice. Wait ... isnt' that the same thing???? (yep)
No calculators; show me your work, step by step or you will do it all again!
Both of these assignments are DUE FRIDAY
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
"U Can Do" for Wednesday, Oct. 30
It was a bummer to miss math today, but I'm sure you got other productive things done with Maestra (and first period got to spend time with Barbara too!)
Still, I had a lesson planned with decimals and conversions and now I will put that off for a bit in order to address division tomorrow. Don't worry, we'll get back to it, I was just hoping to get to it now while the idea of how multiplying with decimals works is fresh.
So there is no official homework tonight, BUT ...
... if you are thinking that it would be a good idea to practice (which it would) I will give anyone credit who completes the learn or test mode on Quizlet for decimal multiplication.
Just print it off when you are done (it gives you a print option) or have your parent sign a note that you completed this.
Just an idea, not an assignment. ;-)
Still, I had a lesson planned with decimals and conversions and now I will put that off for a bit in order to address division tomorrow. Don't worry, we'll get back to it, I was just hoping to get to it now while the idea of how multiplying with decimals works is fresh.
So there is no official homework tonight, BUT ...
... if you are thinking that it would be a good idea to practice (which it would) I will give anyone credit who completes the learn or test mode on Quizlet for decimal multiplication.
Just print it off when you are done (it gives you a print option) or have your parent sign a note that you completed this.
Just an idea, not an assignment. ;-)
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Homework for Tuesday, October 29
Assignment: Decimal Multiplication or Ops
I handed out different kinds of homework today.
a) If I told you in the email that you needed work on multiplication, you received that homework. This was MOST of you. I do not have a copy of that homework online.
b) If your only glitch was in division, then you received the order of operations homework (with decimals and without division). I do have a copy of that worksheet HERE.
We will continue to talk about decimals and we will get to division on Thursday, but mostly we will begin working with them as you learn and practice the different skills. You can always find extra practice on Quizlet and/or ask for some worksheets on specific skills if you're feeling dodgy.
Due Wednesday
I handed out different kinds of homework today.
a) If I told you in the email that you needed work on multiplication, you received that homework. This was MOST of you. I do not have a copy of that homework online.
b) If your only glitch was in division, then you received the order of operations homework (with decimals and without division). I do have a copy of that worksheet HERE.
We will continue to talk about decimals and we will get to division on Thursday, but mostly we will begin working with them as you learn and practice the different skills. You can always find extra practice on Quizlet and/or ask for some worksheets on specific skills if you're feeling dodgy.
Due Wednesday
Monday, October 28, 2013
Homework for Monday, Oct. 28
Assignment: Lesson 3.4 Problem Solving
Think about what you had to teach me in class today ... after you have figured out what the question is asking, how do you set up the problem?
*SHOW YOUR WORK. Problems solved in your head will need to be redone on your paper.
*Think about place value and remember that -
----decimals are important because they indicate place and
----zeroes are important because they HOLD place.
A copy of this worksheet is HERE!
Due Tuesday
Want to get started on your paper airplane? (due Friday)
Directions for making your paper airplane are HERE!
Think about what you had to teach me in class today ... after you have figured out what the question is asking, how do you set up the problem?
*SHOW YOUR WORK. Problems solved in your head will need to be redone on your paper.
*Think about place value and remember that -
----decimals are important because they indicate place and
----zeroes are important because they HOLD place.
A copy of this worksheet is HERE!
Due Tuesday
Want to get started on your paper airplane? (due Friday)
Directions for making your paper airplane are HERE!
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Homework for Thursday, 10/24
Assignments: Two! (kind of)
1) Decimal Advantages
Describe in a short paragraph the advantages of using a decimal number rather than a fraction. There are definitely advantages and that is what you should focus on for this particular assignment.
If you are having trouble thinking of any, ask other people ... just not your classmates. When you think you have enough ideas, put them in paragraph form.
Remember: there are disadvantages too, but you're not addressing those now. ;-)
DUE MONDAY
2) Paper Airplane
NOTE: This is just a heads-up to an assignment that will be due at a later date (I'm aiming for next Friday).
Still, if you find extra time on your hands this weekend and want to get started on this, here are the instructions:
*you must use a single sheet of 8 1/2 x 11 copy paper. It can definitely be colored, but it cannot be "construction" paper. I do have paper for you if you need, just please ask me.
*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 and it should look like you did. 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, during class, or at break; it won't be "effortful" enough ... and I know what effort is.
When you bring your plane to school, please park your plane in your room #1 airplane hangar so that it doesn't get squished or bent in any way.
-Please do not fly them in the classroom or the hallways.
-Respect all planes; do not touch or mess with anyone else's plane.
THANKS! Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for flight.
This is assignment is NOT due yet, but if you finish it (or want feedback) you can store it in your airplane hangar in the classroom!
Please do your best to have any redone and/or late papers in the room #1 basket by this Friday.
Happy conferencing!
Mo ;-)
1) Decimal Advantages
Describe in a short paragraph the advantages of using a decimal number rather than a fraction. There are definitely advantages and that is what you should focus on for this particular assignment.
If you are having trouble thinking of any, ask other people ... just not your classmates. When you think you have enough ideas, put them in paragraph form.
Remember: there are disadvantages too, but you're not addressing those now. ;-)
DUE MONDAY
2) Paper Airplane
NOTE: This is just a heads-up to an assignment that will be due at a later date (I'm aiming for next Friday).
Still, if you find extra time on your hands this weekend and want to get started on this, here are the instructions:
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. It can definitely be colored, but it cannot be "construction" paper. I do have paper for you if you need, just please ask me.
*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 and it should look like you did. 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, during class, or at break; it won't be "effortful" enough ... and I know what effort is.
When you bring your plane to school, please park your plane in your room #1 airplane hangar so that it doesn't get squished or bent in any way.
-Please do not fly them in the classroom or the hallways.
-Respect all planes; do not touch or mess with anyone else's plane.
THANKS! Fasten your seatbelts and prepare for flight.
This is assignment is NOT due yet, but if you finish it (or want feedback) you can store it in your airplane hangar in the classroom!
Please do your best to have any redone and/or late papers in the room #1 basket by this Friday.
Happy conferencing!
Mo ;-)
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Homework for Wednesday, October 23
Two Assignments! Please follow these directions ...
1) Summary
Today you randomly drew someone else's 3 interviews. Your job is to:
a) Summarize THEIR three interviews into a definition
b) Write it on another sheet of paper and staple it together with the interviews
Don't worry a lot about how accurate you think it is, just create the summary based on those three interviews
2) Hands Down! ws
Only complete questions 1 - 12
Estimate ONLY (the estimation column); please do not measure the actual
*the "hallway" is the hallway outside of room #1
*the "shelves" would be one of our standard library shelves
*the "bulliten board" and "chalkboard" (numbers 8 & 9) will be the whiteboard at the front of room #1.
Just a note: those out there who do not follow these directions will be doing A LOT of extra work tonight ... refer to above!
*There are no online copies of this worksheet.
Both of these are DUE THURSDAY, unless you are one of the people who did not turn it in today ... then you can add this to your weekend homework load. :(
Yes, there was an "extra" assignment too, but it is only available in the classroom. It is not required nor does it have a due date. (end of the trimester)
1) Summary
Today you randomly drew someone else's 3 interviews. Your job is to:
a) Summarize THEIR three interviews into a definition
b) Write it on another sheet of paper and staple it together with the interviews
Don't worry a lot about how accurate you think it is, just create the summary based on those three interviews
2) Hands Down! ws
Only complete questions 1 - 12
Estimate ONLY (the estimation column); please do not measure the actual
*the "hallway" is the hallway outside of room #1
*the "shelves" would be one of our standard library shelves
*the "bulliten board" and "chalkboard" (numbers 8 & 9) will be the whiteboard at the front of room #1.
Just a note: those out there who do not follow these directions will be doing A LOT of extra work tonight ... refer to above!
*There are no online copies of this worksheet.
Both of these are DUE THURSDAY, unless you are one of the people who did not turn it in today ... then you can add this to your weekend homework load. :(
Yes, there was an "extra" assignment too, but it is only available in the classroom. It is not required nor does it have a due date. (end of the trimester)
Monday, October 21, 2013
Homework for Monday, October 21
There are two assignments tonight!
1) Assignment: 3 Interviews and 1 Teaching Moment
The Interviews -
You are to interview 3 different people and ask them, "How do you define a decimal number?"
- You are to write down who they are along with their explanation (do not worry whether or not they are correct).
- You are not to interview other NOVA students (unless it's your sibling) or Mr. Gacek, Mr. Kehoe, or Mo. You may use AT MOST one NOVA teacher.
The Teaching Moment -
You are to explain in your own words, using illustrations and examples as needed, why it is necessary to line up the decimal when adding. Assume that you are teaching this skill to someone who either does not know or remember how to add decimal numbers.
*Turn this all in on one piece of paper; you may type or write the responses. Make sure that it is organized in a way I can read it!
2) Assignment: Lesson 5.1
Convert the measurements as directed using the tables.
*You may NOT use a calculator!
Both of these assignments are DUE WEDNESDAY
1) Assignment: 3 Interviews and 1 Teaching Moment
The Interviews -
You are to interview 3 different people and ask them, "How do you define a decimal number?"
- You are to write down who they are along with their explanation (do not worry whether or not they are correct).
- You are not to interview other NOVA students (unless it's your sibling) or Mr. Gacek, Mr. Kehoe, or Mo. You may use AT MOST one NOVA teacher.
The Teaching Moment -
You are to explain in your own words, using illustrations and examples as needed, why it is necessary to line up the decimal when adding. Assume that you are teaching this skill to someone who either does not know or remember how to add decimal numbers.
*Turn this all in on one piece of paper; you may type or write the responses. Make sure that it is organized in a way I can read it!
2) Assignment: Lesson 5.1
Convert the measurements as directed using the tables.
*You may NOT use a calculator!
Both of these assignments are DUE WEDNESDAY
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Don't forget!
Due Monday: Test Corrections, completed and signed by your parent.
*New answers MUST include reason(s) why you missed the problem and the corrected work, done correctly this time.
*"I don't know," or, "I made a mistake," are examples of NON-reasons. "I thought 2 + 3 = 6" or "I solved outside of the parentheses first," or "I forgot a number in my ordered list," are examples of GOOD reasons.
Need more suggestions? or help with this assignment? Try THIS LINK! It will provide more details.
*This assignment is worth 10 points and your score will be a percentage based on the number correct out of the number you corrected. This grade does not affect your test score, but will count as a "homework" assignment.
Bringing this in on Monday will earn you one candy point!
In class on Monday we will go over retest options.
Again, great job on the test overall!
Mo ;-)
*New answers MUST include reason(s) why you missed the problem and the corrected work, done correctly this time.
*"I don't know," or, "I made a mistake," are examples of NON-reasons. "I thought 2 + 3 = 6" or "I solved outside of the parentheses first," or "I forgot a number in my ordered list," are examples of GOOD reasons.
Need more suggestions? or help with this assignment? Try THIS LINK! It will provide more details.
*This assignment is worth 10 points and your score will be a percentage based on the number correct out of the number you corrected. This grade does not affect your test score, but will count as a "homework" assignment.
Bringing this in on Monday will earn you one candy point!
In class on Monday we will go over retest options.
Again, great job on the test overall!
Mo ;-)
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Homework for Thursday, Oct 17?
Assignment: Nada!
Great job to everyone on your focus during the test today. We will be discussing test-taking strategies all year, but I have been super impressed with your efforts already. I liked the addition of the bean-bag option for those who wanted it; fantastic idea!
As soon as I post this, I will begin entering your test scores into TeacherEase. You will notice that although you have an overall test score, I have the scores of each section broken down in the comment portion of the grade. I am sure most of you will be happy with your results, but in any case you CAN choose to retest ...
Tomorrow we will discuss retest options in class. You can retake any or all sections and you will get your BEST score. I want to know that you know the material, even if you don't get it the first time through. After all, these are skills you need to have regardless of your "grade," so practicing more (if needed) is always a good thing.
Enjoy your night off from math and appreciate all of the hard work you have put in so far this year. We have a lot of good things left ahead of us!
Mo ;-)
Great job to everyone on your focus during the test today. We will be discussing test-taking strategies all year, but I have been super impressed with your efforts already. I liked the addition of the bean-bag option for those who wanted it; fantastic idea!
As soon as I post this, I will begin entering your test scores into TeacherEase. You will notice that although you have an overall test score, I have the scores of each section broken down in the comment portion of the grade. I am sure most of you will be happy with your results, but in any case you CAN choose to retest ...
Tomorrow we will discuss retest options in class. You can retake any or all sections and you will get your BEST score. I want to know that you know the material, even if you don't get it the first time through. After all, these are skills you need to have regardless of your "grade," so practicing more (if needed) is always a good thing.
Enjoy your night off from math and appreciate all of the hard work you have put in so far this year. We have a lot of good things left ahead of us!
Mo ;-)
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Homework for Wednesday, 10/16
Assignment: Pre-test Choice
Tonight you are to complete one homework sheet (or Quizlet) AND correct it using the key provided. Once you know how many you missed, you are to correct those corrections. If you complete these steps and turn it in on time tomorrow, you will get full credit.
Please note:
Late, uncorrected, or unscored assignments will get, at most, half credit.
Choices for tonight include:
Central Tendencies Practice
Order of Operations - Again!
(I don't have a copy of the pre-quiz here ... yet!)
QUIZLET -
See the choices below and how to do them on last Thursday's homework list;
There is now a set called "Central Tendencies" too!
Due Thursday - or it's LATE!
Tonight you are to complete one homework sheet (or Quizlet) AND correct it using the key provided. Once you know how many you missed, you are to correct those corrections. If you complete these steps and turn it in on time tomorrow, you will get full credit.
Please note:
Late, uncorrected, or unscored assignments will get, at most, half credit.
Choices for tonight include:
Central Tendencies Practice
Order of Operations - Again!
(I don't have a copy of the pre-quiz here ... yet!)
QUIZLET -
See the choices below and how to do them on last Thursday's homework list;
There is now a set called "Central Tendencies" too!
Due Thursday - or it's LATE!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Homework for Tuesday, October 15
Assignment: Choice #3
We're on the home stretch! I hope you selected something that will help you feel prepared for the test on Thursday. Please see yesterday's blog entry if you have any questions.
Otherwise ...
Here is a copy of an assignment option you can print:
Order of Operations - Again! *this is the newest one
Please look back at Choice #1 and Choice #2 options if you would like other options
Due Wednesday
We're on the home stretch! I hope you selected something that will help you feel prepared for the test on Thursday. Please see yesterday's blog entry if you have any questions.
Otherwise ...
Here is a copy of an assignment option you can print:
Order of Operations - Again! *this is the newest one
Please look back at Choice #1 and Choice #2 options if you would like other options
Due Wednesday
Monday, October 14, 2013
Homework for Monday, Oct. 14
Assignment: Choice #2
Today you were to choose your second assignment for test preparation ... many of you chose 2 or more! Remember that only one is "required" for credit, but you will get credit for each one that you complete.
Before I get into those choices, let's talk about the test itself:
*You will be required to organize 3 different lists of data and caclulate the mean, median, mode, and range for each. You will also receive two questions that have you working with the data in a way that shows you understand it. (17 points)
*You will be required to organize 2 different lists of data and create 5-number summaries and a box-plot for each. (14 points - 1 for each number in the summary, 1 per box plot, 1 per labeled and accurate scale)
*Order of Operations - multiple brackets, basic operations, exponents; NO decimals, fractions, or negatives (8 problems for 8 points).
Okay, your choices for homework today were many. A few of those I have available for you here, including Quizlet. Please see the previous entry (last Thursday's homework) for the Quizlet directions and options.
Also available:
Logan's (this is the LONG homework and it's not easy!)
Order of Operations with Exponents
Order of Operations - test level
If you've lost yours already, I hope these are enough options for you! Please send me an email if you'd like another option and I will see if I can send you one.
Due Tuesday
Today you were to choose your second assignment for test preparation ... many of you chose 2 or more! Remember that only one is "required" for credit, but you will get credit for each one that you complete.
Before I get into those choices, let's talk about the test itself:
*You will be required to organize 3 different lists of data and caclulate the mean, median, mode, and range for each. You will also receive two questions that have you working with the data in a way that shows you understand it. (17 points)
*You will be required to organize 2 different lists of data and create 5-number summaries and a box-plot for each. (14 points - 1 for each number in the summary, 1 per box plot, 1 per labeled and accurate scale)
*Order of Operations - multiple brackets, basic operations, exponents; NO decimals, fractions, or negatives (8 problems for 8 points).
Okay, your choices for homework today were many. A few of those I have available for you here, including Quizlet. Please see the previous entry (last Thursday's homework) for the Quizlet directions and options.
Also available:
Logan's (this is the LONG homework and it's not easy!)
Order of Operations with Exponents
Order of Operations - test level
If you've lost yours already, I hope these are enough options for you! Please send me an email if you'd like another option and I will see if I can send you one.
Due Tuesday
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Homework for Thursday, 10/10
Assignment: Ops Choice #1
Today you chose the order of operations homework that you felt would best prepare you for the test next Thursday. You will eventually select 3 of these assignments, but this is the one that sets the pace. Pay attention to where you make mistakes so that your next selections reflect where you need the most practice. I can always offer you advice, but ultimately it's up to you.
Important notes:
*You MAY change your mind about the assignment you have chosen. I will post most of the worksheets here and you can print and complete any of them in place of the one I printed off for you at school.
*You MAY do more than the three (order of operations) assignments for credit. Three is the minimum. More practice never hurts; you will receive credit for every assignment you complete.
*You MAY redo these assignments, but redoing them before the test is most beneficial. Obviously?
QUIZLET:
Your Quizlet options for this test are the sets that follow:
Order of Operations #1, Order of Operations with Exponents, and Order of Operations (more basics).
*After selecting the set you want to use, click on the "test" option for study.
*When the test is generated, go to the right hand box and check only "Written" and "Multiple Choice" as options. Then select, "20" for the number of questions and finally "reconfigure."
*Complete the test, click "Check Answers" at the bottom, print, and turn it in the printed results.
*If you cannot print the test, have your parent sign a note that you completed the test and turn that in instead.
*This is assignment is graded as complete/incomplete.
Worksheets:
*Order of Operations - test level
*Order of Operations, Logan's this was the most challenging option; proceed with caution!
I will eventually have most of the worksheets available online This is a work in progress, so keep checking back, okay?
One of these is Due Monday
Today you chose the order of operations homework that you felt would best prepare you for the test next Thursday. You will eventually select 3 of these assignments, but this is the one that sets the pace. Pay attention to where you make mistakes so that your next selections reflect where you need the most practice. I can always offer you advice, but ultimately it's up to you.
Important notes:
*You MAY change your mind about the assignment you have chosen. I will post most of the worksheets here and you can print and complete any of them in place of the one I printed off for you at school.
*You MAY do more than the three (order of operations) assignments for credit. Three is the minimum. More practice never hurts; you will receive credit for every assignment you complete.
*You MAY redo these assignments, but redoing them before the test is most beneficial. Obviously?
QUIZLET:
Your Quizlet options for this test are the sets that follow:
Order of Operations #1, Order of Operations with Exponents, and Order of Operations (more basics).
*After selecting the set you want to use, click on the "test" option for study.
*When the test is generated, go to the right hand box and check only "Written" and "Multiple Choice" as options. Then select, "20" for the number of questions and finally "reconfigure."
*Complete the test, click "Check Answers" at the bottom, print, and turn it in the printed results.
*If you cannot print the test, have your parent sign a note that you completed the test and turn that in instead.
*This is assignment is graded as complete/incomplete.
Worksheets:
*Order of Operations - test level
*Order of Operations, Logan's this was the most challenging option; proceed with caution!
I will eventually have most of the worksheets available online This is a work in progress, so keep checking back, okay?
One of these is Due Monday
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Homework for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Homework: Does the Data Fit
You might look at this as a backwards worksheet. This time you will be given the central tendencies and will need to come up with six data values that fit the set. Trial and error combined with good elimination strategies will help this homework go more smoothly. Figure out the "rules" that you know as you go and by the time you get to problem #4, you'll be moving faster.
*THIS LINK might help, and it might not ... but it will give you something to think about.
*On problems 5 - 8 explain. I get more particular with your explanations as the year goes on and we're already starting that climb. I want to understand your thinking; "because" is not an explanation, it's an excuse. ;-)
There is no electronic copy of this worksheet at this time.
Due Thursday
Task: Sign up for Quizlet
If you are interested, tonight would be a good night to sign up for Quizlet. In fact, I strongly recommend it to everyone, I just don't require it.
Quizlet is a site where I have made study pages for the majority of the skills you need to master in Transition Math. It's a private page and it may be used for math homework credit if selected. I know that Mr. Campbell uses it for Advanced Science and many students create pages for studying things like Spanish vocabulary and world capitals. Do check it out!
Steps:
1) Join Quizlet.
Follow the directions on the site.
2) Search for "Olympia NOVA School" (there is a search bar)
3) When you try to use the page, it will tell you that you are not a member. Send a request to join; I will be checking this evening and sending you verification that you're in!
Remember to also send me your user name if it isn't "obvious" who you are. Thank you!
You might look at this as a backwards worksheet. This time you will be given the central tendencies and will need to come up with six data values that fit the set. Trial and error combined with good elimination strategies will help this homework go more smoothly. Figure out the "rules" that you know as you go and by the time you get to problem #4, you'll be moving faster.
*THIS LINK might help, and it might not ... but it will give you something to think about.
*On problems 5 - 8 explain. I get more particular with your explanations as the year goes on and we're already starting that climb. I want to understand your thinking; "because" is not an explanation, it's an excuse. ;-)
There is no electronic copy of this worksheet at this time.
Due Thursday
Task: Sign up for Quizlet
If you are interested, tonight would be a good night to sign up for Quizlet. In fact, I strongly recommend it to everyone, I just don't require it.
Quizlet is a site where I have made study pages for the majority of the skills you need to master in Transition Math. It's a private page and it may be used for math homework credit if selected. I know that Mr. Campbell uses it for Advanced Science and many students create pages for studying things like Spanish vocabulary and world capitals. Do check it out!
Steps:
1) Join Quizlet.
Follow the directions on the site.
2) Search for "Olympia NOVA School" (there is a search bar)
3) When you try to use the page, it will tell you that you are not a member. Send a request to join; I will be checking this evening and sending you verification that you're in!
Remember to also send me your user name if it isn't "obvious" who you are. Thank you!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
2 Homeworks for 2sday, October 8
Assignment #1: Mo'mail
Go to TeacherEase.
Find the assignment, "Mo'mail."
Send Mo an email from this assignment FROM TeacherEase saying that you were successful.
If you are not successful, send me a regular email explaining where you got stuck and we will get it figured out.
Assignment #2: Order of Operations #3
This is your third individualized assignment for the order of operations.
This worksheet represents where I think you are in this process; you will have the opportunity to select your next 3 order of operations assignments based on where YOU think you are.
Obviously, I cannot attach all of your assignments individually here, so Liam, you will need to nab your sheet from me tomorrow. (get well soon!)
Please refer to the Mo'help tab if you need order of operations review; I have the link there.
Due Wednesday
Go to TeacherEase.
Find the assignment, "Mo'mail."
Send Mo an email from this assignment FROM TeacherEase saying that you were successful.
If you are not successful, send me a regular email explaining where you got stuck and we will get it figured out.
Assignment #2: Order of Operations #3
This is your third individualized assignment for the order of operations.
This worksheet represents where I think you are in this process; you will have the opportunity to select your next 3 order of operations assignments based on where YOU think you are.
Obviously, I cannot attach all of your assignments individually here, so Liam, you will need to nab your sheet from me tomorrow. (get well soon!)
Please refer to the Mo'help tab if you need order of operations review; I have the link there.
Due Wednesday
Monday, October 7, 2013
Homework for Monday, Oct. 7
Assignment: 11.2 Practice worksheet
This worksheet will help you assess your understanding of 5-number summaries and box-plots. Answer the questions to the best of your ability, but don't be afraid to ask someone either. Start thinking about asking people other than me (aka Mo) because I don't want to "give" you the answer, I want you to find it.
FYI, there is more than one acceptable answer to the first question, but not the others. ;-)
*Be sure to identify your 5-number summary for each question, either within the box-plot or on the side.
*I need to be able to tell the numbers you used in your graph. Make it clear. You can draw it on the worksheet, or use notebook or graph paper; your choice!
*Each of your box plots should have a different scale. Remember to create a scale that is accurate and consistent for your box plots that makes sense with each set of data. We went over this in class today, so think hard.
Need help thinking about box plots? Try THIS LINK for creating your 5-number summaries or THIS LINK for drawing them and creating a scale.
Due Tuesday
This worksheet will help you assess your understanding of 5-number summaries and box-plots. Answer the questions to the best of your ability, but don't be afraid to ask someone either. Start thinking about asking people other than me (aka Mo) because I don't want to "give" you the answer, I want you to find it.
FYI, there is more than one acceptable answer to the first question, but not the others. ;-)
*Be sure to identify your 5-number summary for each question, either within the box-plot or on the side.
*I need to be able to tell the numbers you used in your graph. Make it clear. You can draw it on the worksheet, or use notebook or graph paper; your choice!
*Each of your box plots should have a different scale. Remember to create a scale that is accurate and consistent for your box plots that makes sense with each set of data. We went over this in class today, so think hard.
Need help thinking about box plots? Try THIS LINK for creating your 5-number summaries or THIS LINK for drawing them and creating a scale.
Due Tuesday
Friday, October 4, 2013
Congratulations!
I had a LOT of fun at the Quiz Bowl today. This was truly the best first-round set of games we've had. Thank you to ALL of you for being such a good, supportive, and enthusiastic audience. Excellent student questions too; they were terrific and all of the writers knew their own answers when asked. I look forward to some stimulating games this year!
And a special congratulations to the final round participants:
*The 8th grade guests: Behzad, Kahlil, Sanjeev, and Andre
*The 6th grade reps: Quinn, Vidushi, Jaden, and Gabby
*The winning (by only 2 points!) teacher team: Mr. Gacek, Flem, Mr. Kehoe, and Barbara
Mo ;-)
And a special congratulations to the final round participants:
*The 8th grade guests: Behzad, Kahlil, Sanjeev, and Andre
*The 6th grade reps: Quinn, Vidushi, Jaden, and Gabby
*The winning (by only 2 points!) teacher team: Mr. Gacek, Flem, Mr. Kehoe, and Barbara
Mo ;-)
Thursday, October 3, 2013
Homework for Thursday, Oct. 3
Assignment: What Does it Mean? worksheet
*Be careful when determining your central tendencies. If you mess it up at the start, you will mess up the entire worksheet.
*Answer the questions like the intelligent non-2nd grade person that you are. Use some of the fabulous vocabulary and be specific in your reasoning. Questions 4 - 6 are worth two points each and I won't give those points easily!
*Feel free to ask your parents "what" the question is asking if you aren't sure that you understand it. It should be apparent from the way the question is worded, but ask if you don't feel that it is.
*I do have a copy of the worksheet HERE!
*Amiel, feel free to download the copy above and complete this at home ... one less thing to collect when you get back! (get well soon)
Due Friday
*Be careful when determining your central tendencies. If you mess it up at the start, you will mess up the entire worksheet.
*Answer the questions like the intelligent non-2nd grade person that you are. Use some of the fabulous vocabulary and be specific in your reasoning. Questions 4 - 6 are worth two points each and I won't give those points easily!
*Feel free to ask your parents "what" the question is asking if you aren't sure that you understand it. It should be apparent from the way the question is worded, but ask if you don't feel that it is.
*I do have a copy of the worksheet HERE!
*Amiel, feel free to download the copy above and complete this at home ... one less thing to collect when you get back! (get well soon)
Due Friday
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Homework for Tuesday, 10/1
Assignment: Central Tendency, ws 14
This assignment has you reading data from a chart rather than a graph, but you still need to organize it to answer the questions! Be careful ... make sure you answer and label every part of each question. It's worth 10 points because #3 and #4 are worth 3 points each.
*I have made an extra copy of this assignment HERE.
Due Wednesday
This assignment has you reading data from a chart rather than a graph, but you still need to organize it to answer the questions! Be careful ... make sure you answer and label every part of each question. It's worth 10 points because #3 and #4 are worth 3 points each.
*I have made an extra copy of this assignment HERE.
Due Wednesday
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