Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Problem solving in the computer lab. Have a happy, healthy holiday!
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Monday, November 23, 2009
NO MATH CLASS DUE TO EARLY DISMISSAL
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Objective: Write a solution for each of the Math Olympiad problems.
Select one solution to write as a BCR. Use math vocabulary and
explain your strategy with explicit details.
Homework: None.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Objective: Review changing a fraction to a mixed number.
Find the greatest common factor of two numbers.
Homework: Textbook, page 578, Lesson 4-4, problems 1 - 20.
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009 FIRST MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD CONTEST
Objective: Apply problem solving strategies.
Homework: Complete one article in the "Scholastic Math" magazine.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Objective: Identify irrational and rational numbers. Find the LCM of
two numbers.
Homework: Practice the objectives with a worksheet.
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Objective: Define the measures of central tendency. Construct a line
plot.
Homework: Practice the objectives with worksheets 3.3 and 3.4.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Objective: Apply problem solving strategies. Textbook, pages 92 and 93.
Homework: Continue online with the math challenge.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Objective: Compete online for the math challenge.
Homework: Complete some problems on line at:
www.matheletics.com
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Objective: Learn more about patterns and codes from our guest speaker,
Mr. Bill Sciannella.
Homework: Complete the codes.
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Objective: Explore graphing linear equations and two-step equations.
Homework: Complete the constructed response on perimeter and area.
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Friday, November 6, 2009
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/ TEACHER WORK DAY
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Objective: Apply problem solving strategies on the Quarter 1 Assessment.
Homework: Enjoy the longer weekend with some outdoor activities.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Objective: Review Unit 3. Review for the quarterly assessment.
Homework: Study for the Quarter 1 Assessment tomorrow.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Objective: Assess Unit 3. Students received copies of the goals for
the first quarter.
Homework: Highlight any goals and objectives that you need to review in
class tomorrow.
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Monday, November 2, 2009
Objective: Identify patterns in Pascal's triangle, including triangular
numbers.
Homework: Study for the Unit 3 test tomorrow.
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Objective: Review problem solving and 2-step equations.
Review converting in metric measurement.
Homework: Enjoy family and friends.
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Thursday, October 29, 2009
Objective: Write solutions for problems
Homework: Complete solutions. Proofread for spelling and "sensible
explanations."
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Objective: Apply problem solving strategies.
Practice / Mathematical Olympiad
Homework: Logic puzzles for extra credit.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Objective: Recognize and extend a pattern for sequences.
Homework: Worksheet on practicing the above objective.
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Objective: Review Unit 2 Assessment
Explore tables in the new textbook. Define function vocabulary
Homework: Have Unit 2 Assessment signed. Share the new textbook.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Objective: Review in the computer lab.
Homework: None
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Objective: Assess Unit 2.
Homework/Classwork: Practice perimeter and area.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Objective: Review the objectives for Unit 2.
Homework: Study for the test tomorrow.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Objective: Identify the distributive property. Express numbers in scien-
tific notation.
Homework: Worksheet practicing scientific notation. Worksheet practicing
division of decimals.
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Monday, Oct. 19, 2009
Objective: Review division with decimals.
Homework: Practice with dividing with decimals.
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FRIDAY, OCT. 16TH, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
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October 15, 2009
Objective: Review computation of decimals by division.
Review the use of the metric system.
No homework except to finish any repairs.
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October 14, 2009
Objective: Change units of measurement in the metric system.
Homework: In a cupboard at home, guess the weight or capacity of an object
(pasta box, soup can, soda bottle, cough syrup, etc.). Record your
estimate, the actual measurement, and the name of the object. Do ten.
