Week of May 6, 2013
PLEASE NOTE: The Blue Team desperately needs tissues to get through allergy
season. Donations gladly accepted!
MONDAY: Finish some surface area problems. Start circles and circle formulas.
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ818 AND LZ819, then do the guided
practice for both on binder paper
TUESDAY: Practice finding circumference and area of circles. Start positive
and negative numbers.
HOMEWORK: Watch LearnZillion videos: LZ482 and LZ483 AND do the guided
practice for both on binder paper.
WEDNESDAY: Practice using the number line to model positive and negative
number situations and learn about absolute value
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ1136 AND LZ1137, then do the guided
practice for both on binder paper
THURSDAY:Review finding percents
HOMEWORK: Complete the packet started in class
FRIDAY: Practice for MCAS
HOMEWORK: None
Week of April 29, 2013
MONDAY: Finish some volume problems, then learn about drawing polygons on the
coordinate plane
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ1066 AND LZ1067, then do the guided
practice for both on binder paper
TUESDAY: Practice finding area and perimeter of polygons on a coordinate plane
HOMEWORK: Watch LearnZillion video: LZ1068 AND do the guided practice THEN
finish the packet started in class
WEDNESDAY: 1/2 day - Learn about nets and surface area (Some classes may not
meet due to Assembly - still must do homework)
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ190 AND LZ191, then do the guided
practice for both on binder paper
THURSDAY: Learn about nets and surface area (LZ195) and start packet
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ193 AND LZ194, and do guided
practice for both on binder paper
FRIDAY: Practice finding surface area
HOMEWORK: None
Week of April 22, 2013
MONDAY: Finish last algebra open response question
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ1058 AND LZ1883, then do the guided
practice for both on binder paper
TUESDAY: Practice finding area of parallelograms and right triangles
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ1059 AND LZ1060, then do the guided
practice for both on binder paper
WEDNESDAY: Practice finding area of non-right triangles and trapezoids
HOMEWORK: Work on assigned problems from geometry packet - show work!
THURSDAY: Review some homework problems, then start volume (LZ1062)
HOMEWORK: Watch two LearnZillion videos: LZ1063 AND LZ1064, then do the guided
practice for both on binder paper
FRIDAY: Practice finding volume when the edge lengths are fractions
HOMEWORK: None
Week of April 8, 2013
Cumulative Review Test changed to Wednesday - work on adding to your study
guide using Math notebook #1
BOOK ORDERS due Tuesday
MONDAY:More practice writing and solving addition, subtraction, multiplication
& division equations
HOMEWORK: p.93, #30,31 AND p.97, #21, 30 AND p.197 Check Understanding #3- Be
sure to do the “writing equation” part of these problems!
TUESDAY: Boxplot practice - making and interpreting boxplots
HOMEWORK: BE SURE you are prepared for the Cumulative Review Test tomorrow -
Do you have a good study guide???
WEDNESDAY:Cumulative Review Test
HOMEWORK: None
THURSDAY: Algebra open response practice
HOMEWORK: Complete the algebra open response assigned in class
FRIDAY: Share solutions and continue work on algebra open response questions
HOMEWORK: None
Week of April 1, 2013
NOTE: Makeups for Chapter 7 - Data & Statistics Test must be completed by
Thursday
Also, Cumulative Review Test next Monday- work on adding to your study guide
using Math notebook #1
MONDAY: L. 2-6:Writing and solving addition and subtraction equations
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ166 and LZ167 - do the guided practice for both videos on
binder paper
TUESDAY: Practice solving addition and subtraction equations; write and solve
multiplication and division equations
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ168 and LZ169 - do the guided practice for both videos on
binder paper
WEDNESDAY: Practice solving multiplication and division equations
HOMEWORK: Page 643, #22-29 - Show work, which means showing the complete
inverse operation step and proving that your solution is correct by doing the
check step
THURSDAY: Use variables to represent quantities that change in relationship to
one another
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ1654 and LZ1655 - do the guided practice for both videos on
binder paper
FRIDAY: Using graphs to represent quantities that change in relationship to
one another
HOMEWORK: None
Week of March 25, 2013
NOTE: Chapter 7 - Data & Statistics Test on Thursday
MONDAY: L. 2-2: Evaluating algebraic expressions and L. 2-3: Writing algebraic
expressions
HOMEWORK: L. 2-2, p. 71 #9-27 (odd) AND L. 2-3 p.76 #1-8 (all),18,19
TUESDAY: Using formulas, p. 79
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ136 and LZ141 -do the guided practice for both videos on
binder paper
WEDNESDAY: Continue substituting values for algebraic expressions when working
on formulas
HOMEWORK: Review Math Notebook pages and the Marcy problem to prepare for the
test
THURSDAY: Data and statistics test
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ460 and LZ461-do the guided practice for both videos on
binder paper
FRIDAY: Continue work on formulas and substituting values for algebraic
expressions
HOMEWORK: None
Week of March 18, 2013
Chapter 7 Test on Tuesday (if there is a snow day, it will be postponed to
next week)
MONDAY: Complete the Marcy problem started Friday
HOMEWORK: Review Math Notebook pages and the Marcy problem to prepare for the
test tomorrow.
TUESDAY: Data and statistics test
HOMEWORK: None. Get a good rest for tomorrow’s MCAS.
WEDNESDAY: Only some classes will have Math. We will work on problem-solving
strategies.
HOMEWORK: None. Get a good rest for tomorrow’s MCAS.
THURSDAY: Only some classes will have Math. We will work on problem-solving
strategies.
HOMEWORK: None
FRIDAY: Preview Algebra chapter
HOMEWORK: None
Week of March 11, 2013
Book Order deadline extended to Friday, March 15th
Note: Chapter 7 Test next week on Tuesday
MONDAY: No school – Professional Development day
TUESDAY: Return and review midterm; glue Chapter 7 pages into Math Notebook if
time
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ quick code: LZ537. Do Guided Practice video on binder
paper.
WEDNESDAY: Analyze the “shape” of a graph (bell curve or symmetrical, skewed,
clusters, gaps, peaks, uniform distribution, outliers)
HOMEWORK: Worksheet
THURSDAY: Box Plots
HOMEWORK: Worksheet
FRIDAY: Chapter 7 review problems – making and analyzing line plots,
histograms, box plots; also finding mean, median mode, range and mean absolute
deviation
HOMEWORK: Review class work to prepare for Chapter 7 test next week
Week of March 4, 2013
MONDAY: Writing and analyzing statistical questions
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ quick code: LZ536. Do Guided Practice video on binder
paper. You do not need to log in. (If you are having trouble with the guided
practice, go back and rewatch the lesson video from the time of 2:22 to the
end.)
TUESDAY: Practice finding the Mean Average Deviation (MAD).
HOMEWORK: None (Field trip next two days)
WEDNESDAY: Those who are not on the field trip today will do partner problem
solving packets.
HOMEWORK: None
THURSDAY: Those who are not on the field trip today will do partner problem
solving packets.
HOMEWORK: None
FRIDAY: Analyze the “shape” of a graph (bell curve or symmetrical, skewed,
clusters, gaps, peaks, uniform distribution, outliers)
HOMEWORK: None
Week of February 25, 2013
MONDAY: Finish midyear exam
HOMEWORK: Watch LZ quick code: LZ538. Do Guided Practice video on binder
paper.(You do not need to log in this time.)
TUESDAY: Lesson 7-1: Mean, Median, Mode
HOMEWORK: Do the following problems from the textbook on binder paper:
Page 324, #2,5,6,9,10,11,12
WEDNESDAY: Lesson 7-2:Making a Line Plot and Finding the Range
HOMEWORK: On binder paper: Page 328, #3,5-8,10-14
THURSDAY: Histograms
HOMEWORK: On binder paper: Page 337, #3,4,9 (a and b),12-15
FRIDAY: Statistical variability and designing survey questions (Investigation,
page 337)
HOMEWORK: None
Week of February 11, 2013
Mid-Year Exam on Thursday
MONDAY: Ratio test – Part 1; when done, start study guide for midyear exam
HOMEWORK: Work on study guide for midyear – must show me some progress on it
TUESDAY: Review problems – Chapters 1 & 3
HOMEWORK: Complete problems assigned in class
WEDNESDAY: Review problems – Chapters 4 & 5
HOMEWORK: Tomorrow is the Math Midterm. Get a good night’s sleep and have a
good breakfast in the morning. REMEMBER to bring your study guide to Math
class!
THURSDAY: Math Midyear Exam
HOMEWORK: Bring a free reading book to class in case you finish the midyear
exam early
FRIDAY: Finish Math midyear exam.
HOMEWORK: None
Week of February 4, 2013
Test Thursday and Friday – Ratio, Rate, Percent Unit
Mid-Year Test next Thursday
MONDAY: Review problems – ratio, rate, percent
HOMEWORK: Complete problems assigned in class
TUESDAY: Review problems – ratio, rate, percent
HOMEWORK: Complete problems assigned in class
WEDNESDAY: Review problems – ratio, rate, percent
HOMEWORK: Review all papers used this week to prepare for Part 1 of test
tomorrow
THURSDAY: Test – Part 1
HOMEWORK: Review Red Riding problem and strategies for comparing best place to
shop
FRIDAY: Test – Part 2 - Open Response
HOMEWORK: None
Week of January 28, 2013
Quiz Friday: Unit rate and percent problems
BOOK ORDERS due Wed, Jan 30th
MONDAY: Understanding percents as ratios
HOMEWORK: LearnZillion - Percent Playlist Log in, watch the 1st and 2nd
videos, and do the Guided Practice for each one on binder paper.
TUESDAY: Finding percent
HOMEWORK: LearnZillion - Percent Playlist Log in, watch the 3rd & 4th videos,
and do the Guided Practice for each one on binder paper.
WEDNESDAY: Finding percent
HOMEWORK: LearnZillion - Percent Playlist Log in, watch the 5th & 6th videos,
and do the Guided Practice for each one on binder paper
THURSDAY: Review problems – unit rates and finding percents
HOMEWORK: Study for quiz tomorrow
FRIDAY: Quiz
HOMEWORK: None
Week of January 21, 2013
Quiz Friday: Rate and unit rate problems
Supply check Thursday – pencil pouch, 2 pencils, black dry erase marker, 2
glue sticks, red correcting pen
MONDAY: Holiday – no school
HOMEWORK: None
TUESDAY: Review and discuss Ch 1 open response question, then: Understanding
rates and unit rates,
HOMEWORK: LearnZillion–Quick Code lz840 and lz841. Log in, watch the two
videos, and do the Guided Practice for each one on binder paper.
WEDNESDAY: Solving problems with unit rates
HOMEWORK: LearnZillion–Quick Code lz612 and lz614. Log in, watch the two
videos, and do the Guided Practice for each one on binder paper. ALSO be sure
to have all required supplies tomorrow for a check during class.
THURSDAY: SUPPLY CHECK, then: Using rates and unit rates to make informed
consumer decisions
HOMEWORK: Study for quiz tomorrow
FRIDAY: Quiz – Rates and Unit rates
HOMEWORK: None
Week of January 14, 2013
Quiz Friday: All the strategies for solving ratio problems
Makeups for Ch 1 Test must be completed by this Thurs, Jan 17th
Have all required materials for Math – pencils, black dry erase marker, glue
stick, red correcting pen
MONDAY: Practice using all strategies to solve ratio problems
HOMEWORK: LearnZillion–Quick Code lz592. Log in and do the Guided Practice on
binder paper.
TUESDAY: Continued practice using all the strategies to solve ratio problems
HOMEWORK: Complete the homework worksheet.
WEDNESDAY: Review and discuss Ch 1 open response question
HOMEWORK: Complete the homework worksheet.
THURSDAY: Review for quiz tomorrow
HOMEWORK: Study your review sheets from today’s class to prepare for quiz
tomorrow
FRIDAY: Quiz – Solving ratio problems using all the strategies we have learned
HOMEWORK: None
Week of January 7, 2013
Quiz Friday: Equivalent ratios and strategies for solving ratio problems
Makeups for Ch 1 Test must be completed by Thurs, Jan 17th
Book orders due Wednesday, 1-9-13
Please resupply to have all required materials for Math – pencils, black dry
erase marker, glue stick, red correcting pen, pencil pouch
MONDAY: Equivalent ratios and ratio tables
HOMEWORK: Watch the LearnZillion videos – use Quick Code lz586 and lz587.
TUESDAY: Ratio tables and graphing ratio table values on a coordinate plane
HOMEWORK: Watch the LearnZillion video – use Quick Code lz590.
WEDNESDAY: Solve ratio problems using ratio tables, double number lines, tape
diagrams, graphs
HOMEWORK: Watch the LearnZillion videos – use Quick Code lz588 and lz589
THURSDAY: Continue solving ratio problems using ratio tables, double number
lines, tape diagrams, graphs
HOMEWORK: Watch the LearnZillion video – use Quick Code lz591
FRIDAY: Quiz – Solving ratio problems using all the strategies learned this
week
HOMEWORK: None
Week of December 31, 2012
No tests or quizzes this week
Makeups for Ch 1 Test must be completed by Thurs, Jan 17th
MONDAY: No school
TUESDAY: No school
WEDNESDAY: Introduction to ratios
HOMEWORK: Watch the LearnZillion video – use Quick Code lz304. Then find 2
examples of ratios in the real world. You can find examples in your home, on
the Internet, in newspapers, etc. For each example, write down the ratio and
discuss its meaning. (Example: The ratio of citizens who voted in the last
election compared to those who didn’t vote was 1:6. Not very many people
voted. A few people are making decisions for the whole town.)
THURSDAY: Writing ratios (part-to-part, part-to-whole)
HOMEWORK: Watch LearnZillion videos assigned in class. Complete the homework
worksheet.
FRIDAY: Equivalent ratios
HOMEWORK: None
Week of December 17, 2012
Test on Chapter 1 – Decimal Operations, Order of Operations Rules, and Number
Properties - Tuesday
MONDAY: Jeopardy Review - Chapter 1
HOMEWORK: Ch 1 Chapter Review, p. 54-55, #1,5,23-26,28-31,35-37. Due
tomorrow - Must show all work to get credit. When done, correct using red pen
(answers-page 719). Redo the ones you get wrong on a separate page and attach
it. This is a graded homework-it counts as a quiz grade, including showing
your work, correcting it, and redoing the ones you get wrong.
TUESDAY: Chapter 1 Test
HOMEWORK: None
WEDNESDAY: Introduction to ratios
HOMEWORK: Watch the LearnZillion video – use Quick Code lz304. Then find 2
examples of ratios in the real world. You can find examples in your home, on
the Internet, in newspapers, etc. For each example, write down the ratio and
discuss its meaning. (Example: The ratio of citizens who voted in the last
election compared to those who didn’t vote was 1:6. Not very many people
voted. A few people are making decisions for the whole town.)
THURSDAY: Writing ratios (part-to-part, part-to-whole)
HOMEWORK: Watch LearnZillion videos assigned in class. Complete the homework
worksheet.
FRIDAY: Equivalent ratios
HOMEWORK: None
Week of December 10, 2012
No regular tests or quizzes this week
Test on Chapter 1 – Decimal Operations and Number Properties - next Tuesday
If you scored less than 90% on either of the decimal quizzes, you will test
again this FRIDAY
NOTE: Deadline for making up Chapter 5 Test is THIS FRIDAY - December 14
MONDAY: Discuss errors on decimal quizzes (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
and learn L. 1-10 Order of Operations
HOMEWORK: Watch the Homework Video Tutor for L. 1-10: “Order of Operations”,
then do these problems: L. 1-10, p. 49-50, #1-12 SHOW ONE STEP AT A TIME
TUESDAY: Properties of Addition: Commutative Property, Associative Property,
Identity Property (see p. 25)
HOMEWORK: Watch the Homework Video Tutor for “Properties of Addition.” Get to
it using the link for TUES, 12/11 on the “Links” page on my website. THEN
copy the ”Key Concepts” box from the bottom of page 25 into your Math
Notebook-page
WEDNESDAY: Properties of Multiplication: Commutative, Associative, Identity
(See p. 36)
HOMEWORK: Watch the Homework Video Tutor for “Properties of Multiplication.”
Get to it using the link for WED, 12/12 on the “Links” page on my website.
THEN copy the ”Key Concepts” box from the bottom of page 36 into your Math
Notebook-page
THURSDAY: Distributive Property - class work examples on p. 106 and 107 #1-7
HOMEWORK: Watch the Homework Video Tutor for “Distributive Property.” Get to
it using the link for THURS, 12/13 on the “Links” page on my website. THEN
copy the ”Key Concepts” box from the top of page 106 into your Math Notebook-
page
FRIDAY: Assessment for those who scored less than 90% last week: decimal +, -,
x or decimal division
HOMEWORK: None
Week of December 3, 2012
QUIZ on decimal division – Thursday
BOOK ORDERS due Thursday
If you scored less than 90% last Friday (add,subtract,multiply decimals) you
will test again this FRIDAY
NOTE: Deadline for making up Chapter 5 Test is in two weeks - Friday,
December 14
MONDAY: Whole number division and decimal divided by whole number
HOMEWORK: Watch the first “Homework Video Tutor” for L. 1-9: “Dividing
decimals by whole numbers”, then do these problems: L. 1-9, p. 45-46, #1-12
TUESDAY: L. 1-9 Dividing Decimals by Decimals
HOMEWORK: Watch the second “Homework Video Tutor” for L. 1-9: “Dividing
decimals by decimals”, then do problems: L. 1-9, p. 46-47, #23-28, 43, 44
WEDNESDAY: Review add, subtract, multiply for some students; others will do
independent activity
HOMEWORK: All students should review for the division quiz tomorrow. Also,
those still working on add, subtract, multiply skills have this written
assignment: ON BINDER PAPER: p. 642 #18-21 and 23-26 - MUST SHOW WORK
THURSDAY: Decimal Division Quiz
HOMEWORK: Tonight’s homework is only for those still working on add, subtract,
multiply skills: ON BINDER PAPER: page 39 (bottom) #5-9 SHOW WORK
FRIDAY: Assessment for those who scored less than 90% last week: Decimal
addition, subtraction, and multiplication
HOMEWORK: None
Week of November 26, 2012
CHAPTER 5 TEST TUESDAY
Formative assessment on Friday on decimal operations (add,subtract,multiply)
NOTE: Friday is the last day to complete makeups during Advisory for the
5-1,5-2 Quiz
MONDAY: Jeopardy review – Chapter 5
HOMEWORK: Ch 5 Chapter Review, p. 260, #5-13 and 18-25 (all) Due tomorrow -
Must show all work to get credit. When done, correct using red pen (answers -
page 723). Redo the ones you get wrong on a separate page and attach it. This
is a graded homework-it counts as a quiz grade, including showing your work,
correcting it, and redoing the ones you get wrong.
TUESDAY: Chapter 5 Test
HOMEWORK: None
WEDNESDAY: Review decimal place value, decimal addition, and decimal
subtraction
HOMEWORK: ON BINDER PAPER: L. 1-5, page 27 #1-21 (odds) MUST SHOW WORK
THURSDAY: Review decimal multiplication
HOMEWORK: ON BINDER PAPER: L. 1-7, page 37 #2-24 (evens) MUST SHOW WORK
FRIDAY: Assessment – Decimal addition, subtraction, and multiplication
HOMEWORK: None
Week of November 19, 2012
NOTE: Chapter 5 Test postponed to next Tuesday
MONDAY: L. 5-3 Dividing fractions
HOMEWORK: L. 5-3, p. 232 #1-25 (odds)
TUESDAY: L. 5-4 Dividing mixed numbers, p. 238 #1-17 (odds)
HOMEWORK: None
WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: Thanksgiving Recess
HOMEWORK: None
Week of November 12, 2012
Quiz Wednesday – fraction and mixed number multiplication
NOTE: Chapter 5 Test next Tuesday
Tomorrow (Wed.) is the last day to complete makeups for the Chapter 4 Test
MONDAY: Veteran’s Day – no school
HOMEWORK: none
TUESDAY: Fraction and mixed number multiplication word problems
HOMEWORK: L. 5-1, p. 222 #30, 35, 36 AND L. 5-2, p. 227-228 #18, 23, 25, 38
WEDNESDAY: Quiz - Multiplying fractions and multiplying mixed numbers; after
quiz start fraction division
HOMEWORK: Watch LearnZillion lessons – Codes provided in class. ALSO, start
the next TenMarks assignment – log in and you will see two more review problem
sets that are due next Monday.
THURSDAY: L. 5-3 Dividing fractions
HOMEWORK: L. 5-3, p. 232 #1-25 (odds)
FRIDAY: L. 5-4 Dividing mixed numbers, p. 238 #1-17 (odds)
HOMEWORK: Finish problems started in class and finish the TenMarks assignments
for Monday
Week of November 5, 2012
Quiz Friday – fraction and mixed number multiplication
Scholastic book orders due Tuesday, November 13
Must complete makeups for Chapter 4 Test by next Wed., Nov. 14th
MONDAY: Multiplying fractions; also learn about simplifying before you
multiply
HOMEWORK: Finish classwork AND watch 3 LearnZillion videos about mixed number
multiplication: lz211, lz216, lz215. Do the practice tab for lz211 on p. 40 in
your Math Notebook
TUESDAY: No school – Professional Development day
HOMEWORK: Finish Monday night’s homework if not already completed
WEDNESDAY: Multiplying mixed numbers
HOMEWORK: L. 5-2, p. 227 #7-17 (odds) and 35-37
THURSDAY: Make flashcards for 12’s table and practice fraction and mixed
number multiplication
HOMEWORK: Page 646 #1-8 Show work; then use red pen to correct 1,3,5,7 (see
page 734)
FRIDAY: Quiz on multiplying fractions and mixed numbers, then preview fraction
division
HOMEWORK: None
Week of October 29, 2012
Must complete makeups for Chapter 3 Test by 10-31-12 (extended to Friday, 11-
2-12)
MONDAY: Storm day
HOMEWORK: none
TUESDAY: Storm day
HOMEWORK: none
WEDNESDAY: Return and review Ch. 4 Test then group work training and exercise
HOMEWORK None – be safe tonight!
THURSDAY: Math Workshop-Work with your team to use models for multiplying
fractions by whole numbers
HOMEWORK: Go to learnzillion.com and enter this code in the search box: lz210.
Watch the lesson video, then watch the practice video and do the practice
problem in your Math Notebook on page 37. (This should take about 10 minutes.)
Next, enter the code lz212 in the search box and watch that lesson video. (~5
min)
FRIDAY: Math Workshop-work with your team to use models for multiplying
fractios by fractions.
HOMEWORK: Rewatch videos seen in class: lz213 and lz214
Week of October 22, 2012
Test Friday on Chapter 4 (Can do online Chapter Test for bonus points)
Must complete makeups for Chapter 3 Test by 10-31-12
MONDAY: L. 4-4 Adding mixed numbers. Page 187 #1-13, 21-25, 31-34.
HOMEWORK: Finish problems started in class
TUESDAY: L. 4-5 – Subtracting mixed numbers. Page 192 #3-17 (odds)
HOMEWORK: Finish problems started in class
WEDNESDAY: Chapter 4 –additional practice – Page 645, #9-24
HOMEWORK Finish problems started in class
THURSDAY: Start Chapter Review in class; finish for homework – QUIZ GRADE
HOMEWORK: Ch 4 Chapter Review, p. 210, #12-24 (all) Due tomorrow - Must show
all work to get credit. When done, correct using red pen (answers-page 722).
If you get any wrong, redo them on a separate page and attach it. This is a
graded homework and will count as a quiz grade, including whether you show
your work, correct it, and redo the ones you get wrong.
FRIDAY: Test on Chapter 4
HOMEWORK: None
Week of October 15, 2012
No tests or quizzes this week
Must complete makeups for L. 3-4,3-5,3-6 quiz by Friday of this week
Scholastic Book Club orders due Tuesday 10/16
½ day Wednesday for Professional Development
MONDAY: L. 3-9 – Problem-solving strategy: Try, check, revise - p. 158, #1-4
HOMEWORK: Finish problems started in class
TUESDAY: Open response practice – LCM & GCF word problems
HOMEWORK: Work on basic facts practice; there will be a written check-in later
this week
WEDNESDAY: L. 4-2 Adding & subtracting fractions with same (common)
denominators (short periods – ½ day)
HOMEWORK L. 4-2, p. 177, #2-16 (evens) and 17, 18
THURSDAY: L. 4-3 Adding & subtracting fractions with different denominators
HOMEWORK: L. 4-3 p. 183, #17-20 (all) MUST SHOW WORK
FRIDAY:Continue L. 4-3
HOMEWORK: None
Week of October 8, 2012
Test on all of Chapter 3 this Thursday
Can do online Chapter 3 Test for bonus points – show work and print out scored
test results
Scholastic Book Club orders due Tuesday 10/16
MONDAY: No school – Columbus Day
TUESDAY: L. 3-9 – Problem-solving strategy: Try, check, revise - p. 158, #1-4
HOMEWORK: USE BINDER PAPER (will be collected): Chapter Review, p. 162-163
#1-19 (all). Show work AND correct your own, using red pen - see page 721 in
the back of the book
WEDNESDAY: Review and practice for Friday test
HOMEWORK USE BINDER PAPER (will be collected): Chapter Review, p. 162-163
#20-38 (all). Show work AND correct your own, using red pen - see page 721 in
the back of the book
THURSDAY: Chapter 3 Test
HOMEWORK: None
FRIDAY: Game Day
HOMEWORK: None
Week of October 1, 2012
Quiz Tuesday on Lessons 3-4, 3-5, 3-6, and using the ruler
(Note: Test on all of Chapter 1 next Friday 10/12/12)
MONDAY: Practice L. 3-6: Finding LCM
HOMEWORK: Written practice for tomorrow’s quiz: p. 152 (bottom), #1-6 only
AND correct your own, using red pen, from the Instant Check Answer pages in
the back of the book. (If you want bonus points on the quiz, you should do the
online practice quizzes for L. 3-4, 3-5, 3-6. Print out the scored quizzes and
attach your work to get the bonus.)
TUESDAY: Quiz, followed by fraction number line practice
HOMEWORK: Make a fraction number line, using materials & instructions from
class today.
WEDNESDAY: L. 3-7 Comparing fractions and putting fractions in order
HOMEWORK L. 3-7 p. 150-152, #3-24 (multiples of 3), 26-31, 43-46
THURSDAY: L. 3-8 Fractions and decimals
HOMEWORK: L 3-8, p.155-156 #2-24 (evens), 35, 36
FRIDAY: L. 3-9 – Problem-solving strategy: Try, check, revise
HOMEWORK: None
Week of September 24, 2012
Quiz next Tuesday on Lessons 3-4, 3-5, and 3-6
MONDAY: L. 3-4 – Equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions
HOMEWORK: Watch Homework Video Tutor online (see my website-links page), then
do Check Understanding, p. 134-135 #1 (a, b, c) and #2 (a, b, c) – see Ex 1
and 2 if confused.
TUESDAY: Ruler “up close” and fraction number lines
HOMEWORK: Make a fraction number line, using the materials and the
instructions handed out in class today.
WEDNESDAY: L. 3-5 – Mixed numbers and improper fractions
HOMEWORK L. 3-5, Check understanding, p. 140, #1 and #3 (a, b, c, d) Watch the
Homework Video Tutor lessons online for Lesson 3-5 if confused
THURSDAY: L. 3-6 - Least Common Multiple (LCM) using lists of multiples and
division ladder methods
HOMEWORK: L. 3-6: Check understanding, p. 143, #1 (a, b) and p. 145 #10 and 11
FRIDAY: Review day and/or geometry activity
HOMEWORK: None
Week of September 17, 2012
Quiz Thursday on Lessons 3-1, 3-2, and 3-3
NOTE: Wednesday is a half-day (for professional development)
MONDAY: L. 3-3 – Finding common factors, finding the greatest common factor
(GCF)
HOMEWORK: L. 3-3, p. 129-130, #3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 (Challenge-optional-choose
1 or 2: #32, 33, 34)
TUESDAY: Continue L. 3-3 (word problems)
HOMEWORK: Checkpoint Quiz, p. 131 (bottom), #1-10
WEDNESDAY: Fraction concepts – what is a fraction? and using models to
represent fractions
HOMEWORK: Pages 132-133, #1-12 and be ready for quiz tomorrow (Challenge: #13-
20)
THURSDAY: Checkpoint Quiz (divisibility rules, prime factorization, finding
GCF, finding all common factors of 2 numbers); then glue in fraction pages in
Math notebook
HOMEWORK: Finish gluing in fraction pages if you did not finish in class
FRIDAY: Area & perimeter activity
HOMEWORK: None
