Homework for Weds. Sept. 26

Assignment: Make the Data Fit - Link!

This is an effort based assignment. The idea is that you will attempt to solve these problems, not that you will necessarily complete them ... some of them are tough! Use the organizational skills you have learned from our in-class activities, especially the sticky-note graphs.

Please follow the directions completely before you begin because the directions give you the standards for which you are grading yourself:  no distractions: no music, no television, no conversations, no help, no nothing.

*You do NOT need to work on these problems in order.

*Set a timer for 15 minutes of uninterrupted time and try your best to puzzle these out.

*When the timer goes off, grade yourself using the scale on the worksheet.

*If you feel you are distracted, your mind is drifting, you haven't tried as much as you have been frustrated and stuck, then lower your score accordingly. The grading scale on the worksheet is a guideline.

WHEN YOU ARE DONE and AFTER YOU HAVE GRADED YOURSELF, you may work on these problems more and even work with a parent or other puzzle-minded person if you’d like, but it is not required. Your grade for this assignment is based on your scoring of yourself using the above requirements, not upon completion of the assignment. This is brain math-aerobics!
Due Thursday

Quiz Bowl #1

Quiz Bowl questions are due by October 3 in Mo's in-basket.

Please read the directions carefully!
A link to the first set of questions is HERE.
Have fun!

Homework for Tuesday, Sept. 25

Assignment: Sodas ws - Link!
Yes, it's another adventure in graph reading! 
REAL graph reading. ;-)
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 kindergartner you, think like the growing mathematical you!
*I recommend drawing clear, straight lines on the graph. Use a ruler!
*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 see how you think mathematically ... that is actually the challenge of this assignment.
Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, Sept. 25

Assignment: Central Tendencies #14
Complete problems 1 - 4 using the data given in the tables. Questions 5 - 6 use different data and will require more complex problem-solving... probably guess and check!
Be sure to write your answers clearly and include your work.
*Problem #7 cannot be redone.
Due Tuesday

Homework for Thursday, Sept. 20

Assignment: Counting Pets
There is nothing I can add here that is not already on the directions written a the worksheet. Honestly, please read them before you answer the questions!
*There is no link available for this worksheet. 😢
Due Friday

Homework for Wednesday, Sept. 19

Assignment: Notes - Mean, Median, and Mode
Define the words mean, median, and mode (only) on the notes paper I handed out in class. If you lost or forgot your copy, please use the link above (the title of this assignment) to print out another copy. If you'd rather, you can write it out on another piece of paper, but you will still need to transfer your work onto your notes sheet.
You should NOT rely on the internet for your definitions and examples, rather have conversations with knowledgeable people and write these in your own words. Please do not rely on your own definitions at this time either; I want you to talk about these and broaden your use of them!
We will continue to add to this worksheet in class. ;-)
Due Thursday

Homework for Tuesday, Sept. 18

Assignment: Division Choice #2 
(the titles of the various assignments are the links)
Today you have a choice of 3 assignments. Remember that you owe me one, but may do all three if you would like!
N - Division Practice - This worksheet is for those who would like more practice in long division with remainders before venturing into the world of decimals.
T - Dividing by Single & Two Digits - This worksheet is for those who would like to try converting their answers into decimals or would just appreciate practicing on possibly rusty skills.
S - Dividing by Whole Numbers - This worksheet is for those confident in their long division with decimals. Note that this worksheet contains both division that results in a decimal answer AND some begin with decimal dividends!
There is a link on the Mo'Help tab of this blog that gives further instruction in long division.
Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, September 17.

Assignment: Survey 5

In this assignment, we are collecting data in search of meaningful patterns.

The question is simple: "Name a fruit juice."

Remember, this is not a brand, but a type of fruit. Think lemon, lime, apple, orange, etc. But don't give examples, just reframe the question if they give you an incorrect answer.

*Interview 5 people, one of whom is you.

*The people must not be current NOVA students or teachers unless you are related to them.

Identify each person and their answer. 

That's it!

Due Tuesday

Homework for Tuesday, Sept. 11

Assignment: Patterns - Link!
A - H: You are complete FOUR of the first set of sequences.
Be sure to write the next four numbers in the sequence and a sentence describing the pattern.
*We practiced these sentences in class, and they can be as simple as "Add two each time," they do not need to be complex explanations.
Yes, you may complete more than 4 patterns for credit, but it is absolutely not necessary.
I - L:  Select ONE of the stories featuring our awesome 8th graders and determine the pattern, then explain the pattern and give your solution.
Yes, you may complete more than 1 problem, but it is absolutely not necessary.
Due Wednesday

Homework for Monday, Sept. 10

Assignment: Division Choice 
*NO Calculators
*ALL work must be shown on the worksheet or another sheet of paper as that is the point of this assignment. ;-)
B) Basics - Link! -  this option gives you basic practice in division with dividing by single digits.
M) Mixed - Link! -  this option has division with a little of both: single digit and double digits; for those wanting to venture just a bit.
T) Two Digit - Link! -  this option is dividing by double digits; same steps with more challenging numbers and those with .
You must complete one of the above options. Thank you!
Due Tuesday

First Homework, September 6

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. 7