Quiz Bowl questions are due by October 4 in Mo's in-basket.
Please read the directions carefully!
A link to the first set of questions is HERE.
Have fun!
Friday, September 29, 2017
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Homework for Thursday, Sept. 28
Assignment: Order of Ops Pre-Quiz - Link!
The purpose of this worksheet is to assess (both for you and for me) your understanding of how the order of operations work in equations. This is not intended to imply that you should know everything on this worksheet, it is to give us a place to start from together. Consequently ...
This worksheet is graded only on being complete, partially complete, or incomplete.
*Complete papers show every step of your work, whether or not your answers are ultimately correct.
*Partially complete papers may have missing work and/or unanswered problems.
*Incomplete papers have no work and/or too many questions unattempted.
Please show me EVERY step that you do. I need to see what you already know, what you almost know, and what you do not know. If you have no idea what to do first, you can ask for help or just take your best guess!
The purpose of this worksheet is to assess (both for you and for me) your understanding of how the order of operations work in equations. This is not intended to imply that you should know everything on this worksheet, it is to give us a place to start from together. Consequently ...
This worksheet is graded only on being complete, partially complete, or incomplete.
*Complete papers show every step of your work, whether or not your answers are ultimately correct.
*Partially complete papers may have missing work and/or unanswered problems.
*Incomplete papers have no work and/or too many questions unattempted.
Please show me EVERY step that you do. I need to see what you already know, what you almost know, and what you do not know. If you have no idea what to do first, you can ask for help or just take your best guess!
Also, WRITE about your feelings. Let me know where you struggled and what felt easy, when you got extra help and when you didn't, and how much time you spent working through these. Your words will tell me at least as much as your math work, so be honest. ;-)
Due Friday
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
Homework for Wednesday, Sept. 27
First: Happy Birthday to Carl and Olivia!
Assignment: Counting Pets
*Note - there is NOT a digital copy of this assignment, so if you forgot to pick one up you will need to nab one tomorrow.
Figure out which graph to use to answer each question. They are mixed up and some are not even answerable, so think about the data you need, what the question is asking, and what is, therefore, relevant to the question.
If you believe a question cannot be answered with the given graphs, state clearly what information you would need to answer the question.
Due Thursday
Assignment: Counting Pets
*Note - there is NOT a digital copy of this assignment, so if you forgot to pick one up you will need to nab one tomorrow.
Figure out which graph to use to answer each question. They are mixed up and some are not even answerable, so think about the data you need, what the question is asking, and what is, therefore, relevant to the question.
If you believe a question cannot be answered with the given graphs, state clearly what information you would need to answer the question.
Due Thursday
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Homework for Tuesday, September 26
Assignment: Flea Market Frequencies - Link!
On this worksheet you will see a list of 40 sale prices for items that were sold at the imaginary flea market. They are in random chaos order, but fortunately you are not required to organize them for this assignment ... unless you decide you need to? You will, however, be responsible for tallying each of the sold items in the appropriate boxes of the given frequency table.
*Note, the tallies for the items selling between $16 - $20 has been completed by the worksheet designer, so mark those items off the list before you begin!
One you have them all tallied, complete the Histogram (once again, the $16 - $20 category is completed already) by shading in the appropriate boxes, then answer the questions using whichever data set is easiest for you to use.
Do also note that the numerical data in the frequency table and the histogram are organized in bundles of information ... but they are still numerical ... right?
You may use color if you would like it to look interesting, but it is not required. ACCURACY of your tallies and histogram making is what matters.
Due Wednesday
On this worksheet you will see a list of 40 sale prices for items that were sold at the imaginary flea market. They are in random chaos order, but fortunately you are not required to organize them for this assignment ... unless you decide you need to? You will, however, be responsible for tallying each of the sold items in the appropriate boxes of the given frequency table.
*Note, the tallies for the items selling between $16 - $20 has been completed by the worksheet designer, so mark those items off the list before you begin!
One you have them all tallied, complete the Histogram (once again, the $16 - $20 category is completed already) by shading in the appropriate boxes, then answer the questions using whichever data set is easiest for you to use.
Do also note that the numerical data in the frequency table and the histogram are organized in bundles of information ... but they are still numerical ... right?
You may use color if you would like it to look interesting, but it is not required. ACCURACY of your tallies and histogram making is what matters.
Due Wednesday
Monday, September 25, 2017
Homework for Monday, September 25
Assignment: Perfect 10 ws - Link
In this assignment, you have been given "10" as the answer to the question. Your job is to figure out which of the central tendencies "10" represents in each of the given number sets. Then using the central tendency that you determine is the answer, fill in the blanks for the "Fun Fact" with the corresponding letter to the problem number at the bottom of the page. The answer will be two actors that you most likely do not know, so ask your parents if your answer looks reasonable!
*Definitions for each of the central tendencies are given at the top of the worksheet; you should also have the definitions we recreated in class in your notes.
No calculators are allowed for this assignment and you need to show your work (any needed math computations) on either the front or back of the worksheet, OR on another sheet of paper that you attach to this worksheet. Be efficient! ;-)
Due Tuesday
In this assignment, you have been given "10" as the answer to the question. Your job is to figure out which of the central tendencies "10" represents in each of the given number sets. Then using the central tendency that you determine is the answer, fill in the blanks for the "Fun Fact" with the corresponding letter to the problem number at the bottom of the page. The answer will be two actors that you most likely do not know, so ask your parents if your answer looks reasonable!
*Definitions for each of the central tendencies are given at the top of the worksheet; you should also have the definitions we recreated in class in your notes.
No calculators are allowed for this assignment and you need to show your work (any needed math computations) on either the front or back of the worksheet, OR on another sheet of paper that you attach to this worksheet. Be efficient! ;-)
Due Tuesday
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Assignment: Sodas Consumed ws - Link!
Remember that the "tricky" part of this worksheet is thinking about how the bar graph represents actual DATA. We've collected random chaos, made organized lists, and figured the central tendencies from that data. Now you need to convert the graph (whether in your head or on paper) back to the collection of data in order to determine those again. Don't think like a first grader, think like the growing mathematical you!
*You are not required to convert the graphs back into data on paper, but you do need to think about what that data would look like as a list. hint hint hint!
*When asked to explain how you got your answer, write an answer! The key is to seeing how you think mathematically ... that is actually the challenge of this assignment.
Due Friday
*The in-class work with your numerical data and graph is NOT homework. We will get back to these on Monday. ;-)
Remember that the "tricky" part of this worksheet is thinking about how the bar graph represents actual DATA. We've collected random chaos, made organized lists, and figured the central tendencies from that data. Now you need to convert the graph (whether in your head or on paper) back to the collection of data in order to determine those again. Don't think like a first grader, think like the growing mathematical you!
*You are not required to convert the graphs back into data on paper, but you do need to think about what that data would look like as a list. hint hint hint!
*When asked to explain how you got your answer, write an answer! The key is to seeing how you think mathematically ... that is actually the challenge of this assignment.
Due Friday
*The in-class work with your numerical data and graph is NOT homework. We will get back to these on Monday. ;-)
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Homework for Wednesday, Sept. 20
Assignment: Central Tendency ws. 14 - Link!
Complete the worksheet given the data in the data tables.
Be sure to show all of your work to demonstrate how you reached each answer. You may write directly on the paper, the tables themselves, or another sheet ... just be sure to be clear in what you are doing.
*Homework without work shown will be returned to you without a grade.
Note that problems 5 - 7 are going to require some thinking outside of the box to reach your answers. Show me where your box edges went!
Due Thursday
Complete the worksheet given the data in the data tables.
Be sure to show all of your work to demonstrate how you reached each answer. You may write directly on the paper, the tables themselves, or another sheet ... just be sure to be clear in what you are doing.
*Homework without work shown will be returned to you without a grade.
Note that problems 5 - 7 are going to require some thinking outside of the box to reach your answers. Show me where your box edges went!
Due Thursday
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Homework for Tuesday, Sept. 19
Assignment: Numerical Survey
This time your survey is to be numerically based.
1) Come up with your question to which the answer is a number. Using the starter of, "How many ..." is a good indicator that your question is numerical.
*Make sure that it is not a "category," like "What is your favorite number?"
2) LIST the answers, do not tally them.
*Example - 0, 2, 4, 0, 1 is a list of numbers. "I have two zeroes and one four" is not.
3) Survey 20 people, not 6th graders.
Due Wednesday
*Complete the bar graph for your categorical data too!
This time your survey is to be numerically based.
1) Come up with your question to which the answer is a number. Using the starter of, "How many ..." is a good indicator that your question is numerical.
*Make sure that it is not a "category," like "What is your favorite number?"
2) LIST the answers, do not tally them.
*Example - 0, 2, 4, 0, 1 is a list of numbers. "I have two zeroes and one four" is not.
3) Survey 20 people, not 6th graders.
Due Wednesday
*Complete the bar graph for your categorical data too!
Monday, September 18, 2017
Homework for Monday, Sept. 18
Assignment: Division Choice
*NO Calculators
*ALL work must be shown on the worksheet or another sheet of paper
B) Basics - Link! - this option gives you basic practice in division with dividing by single digits.
C) More Challenging - Link! - this option is dividing by double digits; same steps with more challenging numbers.
G) Green Sheet - If you received the green sheet attached to your MMM worksheet, you may select to complete this instead of option B or C.
You must complete one of the above options, but may certainly complete more than one.
Due Tuesday
*NO Calculators
*ALL work must be shown on the worksheet or another sheet of paper
B) Basics - Link! - this option gives you basic practice in division with dividing by single digits.
C) More Challenging - Link! - this option is dividing by double digits; same steps with more challenging numbers.
G) Green Sheet - If you received the green sheet attached to your MMM worksheet, you may select to complete this instead of option B or C.
You must complete one of the above options, but may certainly complete more than one.
Due Tuesday
Homework for Wednesday, Sept. 13
Assignment: Survey!
Create a survey question of your choice.
Create 5 answer options.
*one option may not be "other" or "none."
Survey 20 people, NOT other 6th graders.
Tally the results and turn it in!
Due by Monday, Sept. 18
Create a survey question of your choice.
Create 5 answer options.
*one option may not be "other" or "none."
Survey 20 people, NOT other 6th graders.
Tally the results and turn it in!
Due by Monday, Sept. 18
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Homework for Tuesday, September 12
Assignment: Mean, Median, Mode ws (link!)
This IS a longer assignment, so take your time to be accurate as it will save you more time in the future. You must turn in your work with this assignment whether it is on the front or back of the worksheet OR on another sheet of paper that you staple to the worksheet.
*First, create your ordered list.
*Count carefully the number of numbers in each set of data; you want to divide by the correct number.
*Add carefully when determining your mean, otherwise you will end up with crazy numbers as answers. Please note that crazy numbers as answers mean you did something incorrectly, so rather than divide incessantly, add the numbers up again.
*Note that the "mean" may be a decimal; you may also write it as a fraction or with a remainder if you need to. As a hint, this only applies to the "Test Scores" and "Homerun" mean categories. The only mode with a decimal answer is "Hourly Wages."
Accuracy is extremely important in math, so work carefully with no distractions. Again, you may not use calculators and all of your work must be turned in with the assignment.
Due Wednesday
This IS a longer assignment, so take your time to be accurate as it will save you more time in the future. You must turn in your work with this assignment whether it is on the front or back of the worksheet OR on another sheet of paper that you staple to the worksheet.
*First, create your ordered list.
*Count carefully the number of numbers in each set of data; you want to divide by the correct number.
*Add carefully when determining your mean, otherwise you will end up with crazy numbers as answers. Please note that crazy numbers as answers mean you did something incorrectly, so rather than divide incessantly, add the numbers up again.
*Note that the "mean" may be a decimal; you may also write it as a fraction or with a remainder if you need to. As a hint, this only applies to the "Test Scores" and "Homerun" mean categories. The only mode with a decimal answer is "Hourly Wages."
Accuracy is extremely important in math, so work carefully with no distractions. Again, you may not use calculators and all of your work must be turned in with the assignment.
Due Wednesday
Monday, September 11, 2017
Homework for Monday, September 11
Assignment: 4 Definitions of ...
Today you received a slip of paper with one of the measures of central tendencies written on it: mean, median, or mode. There is also a number set on the page: 2, 2, 5, 11, and 20.
Your assignment is to -
1) Interview three people, all 7th grade or over. Parents, neighbors, and friends (older) all apply. You may not interview Mr. Gacek, T-Mac, or Mo.
2) Ask them the definition of the word on your paper and write their name and definition down on it. Do NOT correct their definitions, just write what they say. Be sure to include their answer to the given number set.
3) Finish with your definition of your word and what you believe the numerical answer to be from the given set.
*Be sure you have identified each of the people you interviewed and written your name on your paper!
*Reminder - you are not graded on having the correct definitions, you are scored for completing this assignment as per the directions.
Due Tuesday
Today you received a slip of paper with one of the measures of central tendencies written on it: mean, median, or mode. There is also a number set on the page: 2, 2, 5, 11, and 20.
Your assignment is to -
1) Interview three people, all 7th grade or over. Parents, neighbors, and friends (older) all apply. You may not interview Mr. Gacek, T-Mac, or Mo.
2) Ask them the definition of the word on your paper and write their name and definition down on it. Do NOT correct their definitions, just write what they say. Be sure to include their answer to the given number set.
3) Finish with your definition of your word and what you believe the numerical answer to be from the given set.
*Be sure you have identified each of the people you interviewed and written your name on your paper!
*Reminder - you are not graded on having the correct definitions, you are scored for completing this assignment as per the directions.
Due Tuesday
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Homework for Thursday, September 7
Assignment #1: Magic Trick!
*Perform the magic trick we learned in class for at least one adult or older-than-you person.
*Explain how the magic trick works.
*Have the person sign your sheet.
Due: Friday, Sept. 8
*Perform the magic trick we learned in class for at least one adult or older-than-you person.
*Explain how the magic trick works.
*Have the person sign your sheet.
Due: Friday, Sept. 8
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