Test Corrections: Link!
All of the information you need is ON the test correction form. Please read it!
A copy of the form is available above, but you still need your test in order to make those corrections ...
Due Friday
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Homework for Wednesday, January 29
Assignment: Pre-Test Packet ... and note!
Please read these directions carefully:
*You do NOT need to do the entire packet or even close to it. You can pick and choose problems to check your progress. It's like a giant, printed Quizlet ... do what you need! You should put in at least 10 minutes tonight for full credit.
*You DO need to correct your work using the link to the keys below. This is for YOUR thinking, not mine. If you are missing some, practice more! If things look good, move on.
*You DO need to write me a note (handwritten or typed) that you attach to the packet you turn in tomorrow. You should indicate how much you worked, how confident you feel, any places you may have struggled, and how much you liked this type of study packet. Please let me know ... I want to know if it's worth it for me to do in other units too!
*These are the same sections that will be on the test OTHER THAN the "Find the number set" section which is NOT on the test. That section if there for your enjoyment if you like that sort of challenge or just feel prepared.
Due at the beginning of your math period on Thursday: Whatever you completed and corrected in the packet with your note stapled on.
*Key to all sections: Link!
Please note that I made this key last night ... late last night ... and have not double-checked it. If you believe there is an error, please email me!
*Key to Exploring Equations: Link!
Please read these directions carefully:
*You do NOT need to do the entire packet or even close to it. You can pick and choose problems to check your progress. It's like a giant, printed Quizlet ... do what you need! You should put in at least 10 minutes tonight for full credit.
*You DO need to correct your work using the link to the keys below. This is for YOUR thinking, not mine. If you are missing some, practice more! If things look good, move on.
*You DO need to write me a note (handwritten or typed) that you attach to the packet you turn in tomorrow. You should indicate how much you worked, how confident you feel, any places you may have struggled, and how much you liked this type of study packet. Please let me know ... I want to know if it's worth it for me to do in other units too!
*These are the same sections that will be on the test OTHER THAN the "Find the number set" section which is NOT on the test. That section if there for your enjoyment if you like that sort of challenge or just feel prepared.
Due at the beginning of your math period on Thursday: Whatever you completed and corrected in the packet with your note stapled on.
*Key to all sections: Link!
Please note that I made this key last night ... late last night ... and have not double-checked it. If you believe there is an error, please email me!
*Key to Exploring Equations: Link!
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Homework for Tuesday, January 28
Assignment: Quizlet again!
Unless you asked me for a hard copy, this assignment is the same as yesterday, so see below if you need the qualified sets.
You need to get 10 correct in Write mode to receive credit.
You may bring me a note or send me an email with the information on the set you completed and/or a screenshot of your score.
You WILL receive a confirmation email or you should assume I did not receive it.
Due Wednesday
Unless you asked me for a hard copy, this assignment is the same as yesterday, so see below if you need the qualified sets.
You need to get 10 correct in Write mode to receive credit.
You may bring me a note or send me an email with the information on the set you completed and/or a screenshot of your score.
You WILL receive a confirmation email or you should assume I did not receive it.
Due Wednesday
Monday, January 27, 2020
Homework for Monday, January 27
Assignment: Quizlet!
The following sets are options for this assignment. Practice what you need ...
You need to get 10 correct in Write mode to receive credit.
You may bring me a note or send me an email with the information on the set you completed and/or a screenshot of your score.
You WILL receive a confirmation email or you may assume I did not receive it.
*Negative + − × ÷ Review
*Negative Addition
*Negatives Comprehensive Review
*Negative Order of Ops
*Negative Addition and Subtraction
*Negative Addition and Subtraction Basics
*Negatives Central Tendencies
*Negatives Multiplication and Division
*Negatives Real Life!
Due Tuesday
The following sets are options for this assignment. Practice what you need ...
You need to get 10 correct in Write mode to receive credit.
You may bring me a note or send me an email with the information on the set you completed and/or a screenshot of your score.
You WILL receive a confirmation email or you may assume I did not receive it.
*Negative + − × ÷ Review
*Negative Addition
*Negatives Comprehensive Review
*Negative Order of Ops
*Negative Addition and Subtraction
*Negative Addition and Subtraction Basics
*Negatives Central Tendencies
*Negatives Multiplication and Division
*Negatives Real Life!
Due Tuesday
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Homework for Thursday, January 23
Assignment: Negatives Choice!
This is a pre-test choice assignment where you are to practice whatever you feel needs practicing prior to the test next week. Consequently, and obviously (?), feel free to select another assignment if you are not happy with the one you selected in class today.
Some of the options are ...
Negatives: subtraction - Link!
Negatives: pre-test arithmetic - Link!
Negatives: order of ops - Link!
Negatives: pre-test all skills - Link!
Due Friday
This is a pre-test choice assignment where you are to practice whatever you feel needs practicing prior to the test next week. Consequently, and obviously (?), feel free to select another assignment if you are not happy with the one you selected in class today.
Some of the options are ...
Negatives: subtraction - Link!
Negatives: pre-test arithmetic - Link!
Negatives: order of ops - Link!
Negatives: pre-test all skills - Link!
Due Friday
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Homework for Wednesday, January 22
Assignment: Applications (test level) - Link!
This is the LAST "required" application assignment, then it's up to you to decide what you need to practice between now and the test next Thursday.
While ALL of these will not be on the test, this is the level of application questions you are responsible for, so know them well!
Try to recall what it was like BEFORE you knew negative equations ... weren't these problems easier then? Just ANSWER the question in whatever fashion works!
Due Thursday
This is the LAST "required" application assignment, then it's up to you to decide what you need to practice between now and the test next Thursday.
While ALL of these will not be on the test, this is the level of application questions you are responsible for, so know them well!
Try to recall what it was like BEFORE you knew negative equations ... weren't these problems easier then? Just ANSWER the question in whatever fashion works!
Due Thursday
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Homework for Thursday, January 16
Assignment: Choice! (Sub or Ops)
As usually happens with negatives, many of those of you who are new to them are struggling to keep all of the ideas straight.
This is normal.
Be patient with yourself.
Review what you know.
If you can't remember, visit my Mo'Help tab and you will find some instructions on negatives. That's what they are there for! It's a lot to keep track of, so breathe and let it sink in.
In a nutshell ... "only" subtraction has rules that don't make "sense." You know how to add and you know how to multiply/divide because those do make sense. Remember the tricky rule of when you see two negatives together IN SUBTRACTION (and subtraction only) and that you turn them BOTH into a positive side and move on. Essentially it becomes an addition problem which, if you think about it, is a good thing! Now add your positives and negatives ... and so on.
Here are your options for tonight. PLEASE feel free to move up or down the choices to whatever makes you comfortable. The only exception comes for those of you who completed homework "A" on Monday ... you cannot do it again. ;-)
*Negative Addition and Subtraction - Link!
- This assignment was available on Monday, so if you have already completed it, please move on to the next option.
*Negatives: More Add and Sub Practice - Link!
Practice is good. Repetition creates familiarity. Build confidence!
*Add, Sub, and Ops - Link!
After some quick review of addition and subtraction, try out these order of operations.
*Order of Ops A - Link!
Feel like you have your negative skills down? Try them in the order of operations ... it's a whole new level of complexity, but you can do it!
Due Friday
As usually happens with negatives, many of those of you who are new to them are struggling to keep all of the ideas straight.
This is normal.
Be patient with yourself.
Review what you know.
If you can't remember, visit my Mo'Help tab and you will find some instructions on negatives. That's what they are there for! It's a lot to keep track of, so breathe and let it sink in.
In a nutshell ... "only" subtraction has rules that don't make "sense." You know how to add and you know how to multiply/divide because those do make sense. Remember the tricky rule of when you see two negatives together IN SUBTRACTION (and subtraction only) and that you turn them BOTH into a positive side and move on. Essentially it becomes an addition problem which, if you think about it, is a good thing! Now add your positives and negatives ... and so on.
Here are your options for tonight. PLEASE feel free to move up or down the choices to whatever makes you comfortable. The only exception comes for those of you who completed homework "A" on Monday ... you cannot do it again. ;-)
*Negative Addition and Subtraction - Link!
- This assignment was available on Monday, so if you have already completed it, please move on to the next option.
*Negatives: More Add and Sub Practice - Link!
Practice is good. Repetition creates familiarity. Build confidence!
*Add, Sub, and Ops - Link!
After some quick review of addition and subtraction, try out these order of operations.
*Order of Ops A - Link!
Feel like you have your negative skills down? Try them in the order of operations ... it's a whole new level of complexity, but you can do it!
Due Friday
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Homework for Wednesday, January 15
Assignment: Quizlet!
If you have forgotten your user name, I believe Quizlet will send it to you if you use your email. But seriously, write it into your planner along with your password so you can refer back to it. It's not like your Quizlet name and password have private, personal information, right?
Use this opportunity to practice where you feel weak in negatives. The test will be in about 2 weeks, but many of those days between now and then will not be spent in school, so don't rest on the assumption that we will have lots of practice time in class! For many of you, just keeping track of what to do when adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing is enough for now: get GREAT at these things.
The following sets are options for this assignment.
You need to get 10 correct in Write mode to receive credit.
You may bring me a note or send me an email with the information on the set you completed and/or a screenshot of your score.
You WILL receive a confirmation email or you may assume I did not receive it.
*Negative + − × ÷ Review
*Negative Addition
*Negatives Comprehensive Review
*Negative Order of Ops
*Negative Addition and Subtraction
*Negative Addition and Subtraction Basics
*Negatives Central Tendencies
*Negatives Multiplication and Division
*Negatives Real Life!
Due Thursday
*Verbal Expressions and Equations will NOT be on the Negatives test, but may be practiced if you are either super confident in your Negatives and/or you plan on taking the optional section of the pre-algebra test.
If you have forgotten your user name, I believe Quizlet will send it to you if you use your email. But seriously, write it into your planner along with your password so you can refer back to it. It's not like your Quizlet name and password have private, personal information, right?
Use this opportunity to practice where you feel weak in negatives. The test will be in about 2 weeks, but many of those days between now and then will not be spent in school, so don't rest on the assumption that we will have lots of practice time in class! For many of you, just keeping track of what to do when adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing is enough for now: get GREAT at these things.
The following sets are options for this assignment.
You need to get 10 correct in Write mode to receive credit.
You may bring me a note or send me an email with the information on the set you completed and/or a screenshot of your score.
You WILL receive a confirmation email or you may assume I did not receive it.
*Negative + − × ÷ Review
*Negative Addition
*Negatives Comprehensive Review
*Negative Order of Ops
*Negative Addition and Subtraction
*Negative Addition and Subtraction Basics
*Negatives Central Tendencies
*Negatives Multiplication and Division
*Negatives Real Life!
Due Thursday
*Verbal Expressions and Equations will NOT be on the Negatives test, but may be practiced if you are either super confident in your Negatives and/or you plan on taking the optional section of the pre-algebra test.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Homework for Tuesday, January 14
Assignment: Verbal Equations #1 - Link!
Knowing how to create equations from information is key to solving more complex problems.
Assigning variables to those unknowns is part of the equation writing process.
Follow the directions on this worksheet; you are writing equations, you are NOT solving them.
In your future, you will actually graph these equations on coordinate planes in order to find all of the possible answers ... it's pretty cool, but this is the first step. Enjoy it!
Due Wednesday
*Quizlet is ONLY homework if we have NO school on a regular school day. You are always welcome to practice it, especially the negative sets right now, otherwise, let's hope we don't have to worry about it. ;-)
Knowing how to create equations from information is key to solving more complex problems.
Assigning variables to those unknowns is part of the equation writing process.
Follow the directions on this worksheet; you are writing equations, you are NOT solving them.
In your future, you will actually graph these equations on coordinate planes in order to find all of the possible answers ... it's pretty cool, but this is the first step. Enjoy it!
Due Wednesday
*Quizlet is ONLY homework if we have NO school on a regular school day. You are always welcome to practice it, especially the negative sets right now, otherwise, let's hope we don't have to worry about it. ;-)
Monday, January 13, 2020
Homework for Monday, January 13
Assignment: Negative Subtraction Choice
Whew! Today we learned and/or reviewed how to subtract negatives in equations. It starts out as a lot, but does become manageable ... eventually, you will forget it was ever difficult at all. But for now, if you are struggling, just take your time and LEARN it. Practice helps.
S: Negative Subtraction Basics - Link!
This worksheet gives you repetition. Get used to looking at the equations until they become familiar. Rewriting them all as addition problems will help.
A: Adding and Subtracting Negatives - Link!
Throw in some addition and see the differences ... and the similarities ... in subtraction and addition equations.
O: Negative Order of Ops - Basics - Link!
These ops are the basics including only 2-step equations. If you feel ready to mix in some multiplication and division with your addition and subtraction, but not ready to take a giant leap, these ops are for you!
H: Heckuva Negative Ops Plus - Link!
Eventually, we will all get here, but some of you are ready to practice this now. Be careful, show all of your steps, and simplify as you go!
Due Tuesday
*You are welcome, as always, to change which assignment you are doing.
Whew! Today we learned and/or reviewed how to subtract negatives in equations. It starts out as a lot, but does become manageable ... eventually, you will forget it was ever difficult at all. But for now, if you are struggling, just take your time and LEARN it. Practice helps.
S: Negative Subtraction Basics - Link!
This worksheet gives you repetition. Get used to looking at the equations until they become familiar. Rewriting them all as addition problems will help.
A: Adding and Subtracting Negatives - Link!
Throw in some addition and see the differences ... and the similarities ... in subtraction and addition equations.
O: Negative Order of Ops - Basics - Link!
These ops are the basics including only 2-step equations. If you feel ready to mix in some multiplication and division with your addition and subtraction, but not ready to take a giant leap, these ops are for you!
H: Heckuva Negative Ops Plus - Link!
Eventually, we will all get here, but some of you are ready to practice this now. Be careful, show all of your steps, and simplify as you go!
Due Tuesday
*You are welcome, as always, to change which assignment you are doing.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Homework for Thursday, January 9
Assignment: Mystery Picture -
- Link to directions! -
I cannot upload the coordinate grid, but you can create your own on any piece of graph paper. Make sure your "0,0" coordinate is in the center of the paper with at least 14 each direction on the x-axis and 20 each direction on the y-axis.
To read coordinate points, the first number represents the x (positive - right, or negative - left) and the y is the second number (positive - up, or negative - down).
Follow the directions. Connect points with lines and color as instructed.
Due Friday
- Link to directions! -
I cannot upload the coordinate grid, but you can create your own on any piece of graph paper. Make sure your "0,0" coordinate is in the center of the paper with at least 14 each direction on the x-axis and 20 each direction on the y-axis.
To read coordinate points, the first number represents the x (positive - right, or negative - left) and the y is the second number (positive - up, or negative - down).
Follow the directions. Connect points with lines and color as instructed.
Due Friday
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Homework for Wednesday, January 8
Assignment: Real Life Negatives D - Link!
These are more complex than the usual real-life problems and some are even tricky, so be sure to read the questions carefully.
What are they asking you? Notice the wording and how it affects which information you use and what you are solving for. Does your math fit the story? Be sure!
Due Thursday
These are more complex than the usual real-life problems and some are even tricky, so be sure to read the questions carefully.
What are they asking you? Notice the wording and how it affects which information you use and what you are solving for. Does your math fit the story? Be sure!
Due Thursday
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Homework for Tuesday, January 7
Assignment: Negative Choice Mult & Division
Today you chose homework appropriate for your comfort level with multiplying and dividing negatives. Wherever you are in this process, is good! Stay focused and you will become adept at solving these equations. Time is on your side. ;-)
Negative Mult & Division Only - Link!
Negative Mini Ops - Link!
Negative Ops +, x, ÷ only: Link!
Intro to Exponents: Link!
As you begin the assignment you chose, be sure that you feel prepared to tackle the problems! You may also select a different assignment whether you decide the problems are too easy OR too difficult.
Due Wednesday
*Liam, these are listed in order of difficulty; please select what you feel is best for you!
Today you chose homework appropriate for your comfort level with multiplying and dividing negatives. Wherever you are in this process, is good! Stay focused and you will become adept at solving these equations. Time is on your side. ;-)
Negative Mult & Division Only - Link!
Negative Mini Ops - Link!
Negative Ops +, x, ÷ only: Link!
Intro to Exponents: Link!
As you begin the assignment you chose, be sure that you feel prepared to tackle the problems! You may also select a different assignment whether you decide the problems are too easy OR too difficult.
Due Wednesday
*Liam, these are listed in order of difficulty; please select what you feel is best for you!
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