Assignment: Hot-Diggety-Dog
*THIS is the link to the online copy
Today we continued our work with decimals and reviewed how to add and multiply them; tonight's homework deals with money AND logic.  There will be some trial and error involved, but if you use some elimination tactics it will go much more quickly.  
*Fill in the table with your answers.
*Add and subtract by hand; I do expect to see your work on the paper.  Assignments without work attached will be handed back to you ungraded. 
*Don't overthink it!  Don't make assumptions about what ingredients ARE in the chili or MIGHT be in the buns, just use the literal terms they give you.  If it says the word "onion," it's an "onion," and if it does not, assume it isn't.  
Due Friday

Homework for Weds, October 28

A lot of this assignment is about following directions and learning from your own mistakes.  It is absolutely critical that you take these steps, study your own patterns, and see how you can work towards serving yourself better in the future.  Tests are stressful, but you can learn to manage them!  This year we will work with that goal in mind.  ;-)

Assignment:  Test Corrections
Follow the steps we went over in class. 
If you need a reminder, I have them in detail HERE on this link!
Test corrections are based on the percentage of questions you get correct; there is no redo for this assignment.
Test corrections do not CHANGE your test score; they are their own assignment.
Test corrections are DUE Thursday
If you bring them completed and signed on Thursday, Oct 29, you will receive a candy point as well!

Retests may be taken for one or both tests; you will receive your better score.
I will let you know the retest date(s) after I see how many people want to retest.

Homework? For October 27

Assignment:  Excel Data List
This is just a reminder that you need to get the organized list of your airplane data into Excel.  Please see yesterday's blog entry from Mrs. Golliet for tips on how to do that.
This needs to be done by your next Computers class, but you might as well do it now, eh?

Your test scores have all been entered into TeacherEase now.  Overall I was super impressed with how well you all did!  Considering where some of you began this unit, your growth has been very impressive.  Congratulations to everyone for making strides in your understanding and application of these skills.
PLEASE go check your scores on TeacherEase so you can begin math class tomorrow knowing how well you did.  Tomorrow in class we will go over how to make your test corrections (which is the assignment), any questions about the test, and my retest policy.
Thank you all for being such respectful test takers today,
Mo ;-)

Homework for Monday, October 26

Assignment:  Pre-test Choice
Tonight you will complete and correct your homework.
Please mark what you get incorrect, then make your corrections in another color.
I need to be able to tell that you corrected your worksheet, so if you get 100%, please mark that!
The keys are available on the back of your worksheet.
Copies of two of the worksheets:  Ops and CT Combo,  CTs Only Practice
Your other option is Quizlet: practice an appropriate (ops or CTs) in Learn mode until you get 12 correct answers.  Have your parent sign your sheet!
This assignment is graded as complete/partially complete/incomplete only if turned in before the test on Tuesday.

Input your Airplane Data:
You are to put your ordered list (shortest to longest) of your plane flights into Excel on your NOVA One Drive ... otherwise it's simply incomplete.
Mrs. Golliet has made a document for you if you need assistance in entering your data.
That link is HERE.  
She has also provided a snapshot of what your ordered list will look like:
Trial Number Distance Flown (m)
1                      1.74
2                 2.03
3                 2.28
4                 2.58
5                 3.01
6                 3.01
7                 3.1
8                 3.26
9                 4
10                 4.44
11                 4.79
12                 5.79
In other words, it will look like you copied your ordered list into the different cells ... which is exactly what you are going to do.
I returned your data lists to your airplane hangars; at the lastest this needs to be completed BY your computer class time this week.
You do NOT need to enter your 5-number-summary, although you may list it also if you want to.

Homework for Thursday, October 22

Assignment:  Paper Airplane Data
Today we flew our airplanes and made random chaos (in the order the flights happened) lists of the flights.
Next, you need to organize your list as per instructions on the page.
Then you will need to create a 5-number summary for your data.  Be sure to divide your data into quartiles and then create your summary.  This is kind of a quiz to see if you remember what to do, eh?
Have it prepared by Monday, but do not hand it in to Mo's basket.
On Monday as a part of class, we will check our partner's work and then hand them in.  We will be using this data over the next few weeks in both math and in computers.  Yahoo!
A copy of the worksheet that includes the directions is HERE.
*p.s. if you lose your data, you will need to take 12 more flights.

Homework for Wednesday, Oct. 21

Assignment: Pre-Quiz Corrections
I was very specific in class today; please follow these directions to the tee!
1) You are to correct ALL of the problems you missed on your pre-quiz
*You must highlight or mark with color the errors you made in each problem ON your pre-quiz and identify your type of error.  Examples: Arithmetic, I added before multiplying, did exponents incorrectly, did not know what to do with a number outside of a parentheses, etc.
*You must then rework the equation on another sheet of paper and staple it to your highlighted pre-quiz.
2) You must correct at least 4 problems, but this only applies to those of you who missed fewer than 4 problems, eh?
*If you need additional problems to correct, you will use "Mo's Mistakes" for this assignment.  (I do not currently have a copy available oft his online)
Note: Mo's Mistakes may be turned in as an extra assignment, if you missed more than 4 problems, by attaching a blue Avi-slip to it.
Hopefully you will find your errors quickly and be prepared to rock the test next Tuesday!
Due Thursday

Homework for Monday, October 19

Create a paper airplane

This is an effort based grade based upon:

*you must use a full, 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.

Due Wednesday in your airplane hangar

Homework for Thursday, Oct. 15

Assignment:  Order of Ops or C.T. choice
We're 1 1/2 weeks away from our first test and you are well on your way preparing for it.  Today you chose one of several options, all available here, one of which you are responsible for completing by tomorrow.  As always you may certainly change from the choice you made in class as well as do more than one of the choices.
*the titles of these worksheets are links to copies
Order of Ops - Test Level - This worksheet will let you know how prepared you are for the order of options portion of the test.  This is the level of skills you are responsible for knowing at this time of the year.
Order of Ops - Long - This worksheet helps you to practice organizing your work when there are many steps to follow and to keep track of.
Does the Data Fit - This worksheet is tricky and decently time consuming.  Again, think about what you know, what you don't know, and what you need to know next ...  I do not currently have a copy of this worksheet, but check back later and I might have made one!
Quizlet Options - You are to select one of the following choices to complete in Quizlet on the "LEARN" option.  Write down your work, record your score, and have an adult or older sibling sign that you have completed the set.  As you work through the LEARN mode, it will keep track of your score for you so you can get immediate feedback as to how you are doing.  Please note, As the administrator of the page I can check on Quizlet and actually SEE the sets you have completed, but I don't want to need to do that.  Thanks!
Choices at this time are:
*Order of Operations #1 
*Order of Ops - more basics
*Order of Ops (with exponents)
Practice what you need!
Due Friday in Study Skills

Homework for Wednesday, Oct. 14

Assignment:  Magic Squares
You are to complete four 3x3 Magic Squares.
You may not research how to do these, you are to use your brain and your brain only.
Look for patterns that don't work as well as those that don't.  Use the rhythm we have been practicing: what do you know, what do you not know, and what do you need to know to figure the next thing out?
Make each puzzle as unique as possible.  
*For the Super Square, your rows, columns, and corner diagonals use the numbers 1 - 16; they will add up to 34.
You can receive one credit "point" for an accurate Super Square, but if you love them, try more!  There are some cool patterns within them that are especially magical ... see if you can figure them out too.  (hint: they also have to do with the number 34)
Just to be clear: you are to complete four 3x3 Magic Squares and The Super 4x4 square is optional. 
All of the instructions are on the page!
Due Thursday
If you lost your worksheet, I do not have a copy available online.  However, you can recreate the 3x3 boxes with pencil and ruler, eh?  The rules are: use the numerals 1 - 9, each of the numerals must be used once and only once, and the numbers must total 15 when they are added together horizontally, vertically, and diagonally.
The questions to be answered at the bottom of your page are: 
"There are two secrets.  Always place _____ in the center square.  In the corner squares always place _______________________.  

Homework for Tuesday, October 13

Assignment:  Caddell Prep
I just made the answer key for this assignment and, believe it or not, it was fun!
My advice is to USE THE DOTS in the dot plots.
I just counted the dots with a pencil and marked my quartiles.
For the first section, you can assess the appropriate dot plot using the 5 number summary of the box plot to match to the dots.
For the population sample questions, create a 5-number summary for each graph (again, I just counted dots), then match it to the 5-number summary of the box plot example.
Read the questions carefully!  There is a lot of information in the shape of the box plot and hopefully they are making more sense to you after our practice in class today.  Still, the dots give you a literal way of checking your assumptions, so use them.
The thing about multiple choice assignments is that I will NOT allow you to redo them, so be careful the first time.
The link to this worksheet is HERE, but please note that I did not include question #10 in your homework, just 1 - 9.  Enjoy!
Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, October 12

Assignment:  Your Choice Ops 
As we prepare for the test on November 3, you should be selecting homework that helps you to practice your weaknesses or areas with the order of operations that you feel the most dodgy in.  You may not redo an assignment, but you can change options from what you chose earlier today and you can select more than one.
If you go to the Mo'Help page, there are reminders for some of these steps; just scroll through the topics!
*More Practice Order of Operations - copy of
*Order of Operations - Again! - copy of
*Order of Operations - Brackets - copy of
*Order of Operations - Exponents - copy of
*Order of Operations - Long - copy of
*Order of Operations - Variables - copy of
*Order of Operations - Variables 2 - copy of
Due Tuesday

Quiz Bowl Questions #1

Quiz Bowl Questions #1 are due on Wednesday, October 14, in Mo's math basket.

Copies of the questions for the first quiz bowl are HERE.

Be sure to follow the directions on the page to receive for full credit from Mr. Gacek!

Hope you are having  a great weekend,

Mo ;-)

Homework for Thursday, October 8

Assignment:  Central Tendency Practice ws
Ordering your lists and understanding what the central tendencies each represent is critical to being able to use (appropriately) information that you are given and communicating any trends.  While this might seem redundant, it is ... it's like juggling a soccer ball or practicing your serves or swimming laps so you can stay fit and on top of your game.  So practice.
Show me all of your work including your organized lists for full credit.
Due Friday

Homework for Wednesday, October 7

Assignment:  Mo's Choice Ops
Whether or not it feels like it, you guys are doing a great job of remembering and learning the order of operations.  Like any language, there are a lot of details to keep track of!
Today I chose your homework for you, but you are still welcome to change to another of the selections below.  The only rule is that you do not repeat an assignment that YOU'VE done.  Today you will notice many repeat assignments, but that means there should be several others to choose from.
Order of Operations Practice- basic practice with no particular focus
Order of Operations - More - basic practice a notch up, but no particular focus
Order of Operations Exponents - focus on use of exponents
Order of Operations Brackets - focus on changing and multiple groupings.
Order of Operations Long - focus on keeping track of long strings of steps
Mind your gorillas and their interesting eating habits,
One of these is Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, 10/6

Assignment: Central Tendency, MMM, page 14
*the title of this assignment is a link to a copy
Use the tables to answer the questions.
Note that most of the problems have more than one question to them ... answer them all!
Show all of your work on the worksheet or another sheet of paper; no calculators allowed.
The Mixed Application problems, #5 and #6, are multi-step!  Be sure to test your answers and read the questions carefully.  #6 requires careful interpretation ... make yourself an organized list and see what works!
Due Wednesday

Student Choice Assignment:  Order of Ops
Today you chose an assignment based on your comfort level with the order of operations.  Hopefully you selected review and practice where you need it and challenge where appropriate.  I have links to all of the worksheets below.
*Yes, you may change your mind and select another worksheet.  Honestly, it's better to get "simpler" than more complex since you have time to select the other worksheets too ... and you want to be SOLID!
*You need to show ALL of your work ... ALL of it.  Please use another sheet of paper if things get crowded or messy or just if you feel like it.  Lined paper can help and it should be stapled to your answer sheet when you are done. 
*Work DOWN your page; we'll talk more about what I mean by this in class, but generally steps should be laid out working down the page, not across the line (like writing a sentence).
Links to copies of the assignments are embedded in the title of each.
*Order of Operations - basic practice  (no online copy available)
*Practice Order of Operations - basics with a bit more  
*Order of Operations Exponents - focus on working with exponents
*Order of Operations Brackets - focus on working with grouping symbols
Be sure to check in TeacherEase for your score!  You will get your test back in another week, but before then I will share it with you if you are eager to know and you find me at lunch.
Please note: I want you to focus on learning now, not on zoning in on what you thought you knew.
Due:  You are responsible for one TUESDAY and any number over the rest of this unit. 

Assignment for Thursday, October 1

  

Assignment: I like, I know, I don't ...
In this assignment, you are to answer these three prompts as related to Box Plots.
You may type or hand write your responses.
I cannot get inside your head, so please elaborate!  Responses such as, "Everything," "Nothing," "Are pretty," or "Are annoying," are not going to earn you participation points.  You will earn a point for giving me a meaningful, mathematical answer.  If you want these three points, then earn them!
Due Monday

Today we took a pre-quiz to see your comfort level and accuracy with the order of operations.  You were NOT expected to have this material mastered as it is what we are working on for this unit, but you will be ultimately responsible for learning it as we go.  You are all at different places, which is no surprise, so you will be able to use this information to thoughtfully select your homework over the next few weeks.  You can move at whatever pace is comfortable for you, so  rest easy.

relax and rest easy!

*Your pre-quiz results are available as a comment in TeacherEase.  Please check to see how you did as I will not be sharing this result with you IN class.  You can check your results like this:
1) Click the Grades icon.
2) Find your Applied Math class and click on the small, blue "scores" link.
3) Scroll down through the list until you find the pre-quiz; your score is given in the comments section.
4) Let me know if you would like to count your score or not!
Have a great weekend,
Mo ;-)