Sect 1/2
Today in class: returned quiz; discussed writing a value that is "out of 100" as a fraction, decimal, or percent.
We can express an amount out of 100 three ways - as a fraction over 100; as a decimal in the hundredths place; or with a percent sign. We reviewed the front of yesterday's worksheet (friendly ratios since denominator is a factor of 100). When the denominator is not friendly, divide to get a decimal, then decimal slide to write as a percent.

Homework: complete the back of the worksheet. This is due Tuesday because of our special Monday schedule. Those students who were in class finished during class. Casady athletes - please see me MONDAY (do not wait until class on Tuesday) if you are having troubles with it.

Sect 3/4/5
We reviewed the fraction re-quiz in detail. In sections 3 and 5 we also reviewed parts of the Ratio guided notes handout. The first two sides (not the third proportion page) are due Monday for sections 3/5 and Tuesday for section 4. Section 4 students who missed class today should see me MONDAY to get any questions answered. Do not wait until class on Tuesday.

Sect 1/2:
In class today: ratio/proportion quiz

Homework: FRONT ONLY of 6.1 worksheet on percents.
NOTE: This is due for BOTH section 1 and 2 tomorrow.
If you are in Sect. 1 and are an athlete going to Casady, you will need to show me your work tomorrow before you leave.

Sect 3/4/5:
In class today: fraction re-quiz

Homework: Complete guided notes; due Monday for Sect. 3/5 and Tues for Sect 4.


NOTE: Monday's schedule is different.
Sect 3/5 will have math - long blocks - that day.
Sect 1/2/4 will have math Tuesday but not Monday.
All sections meet Wednesday.

In all sections we did a short online investigation relating scale factors, perimeter, area.
We looked at all the cool scale models and voted for our favorite project in several different categories.

Sect 1/2:
Section 2 continues to have difficulties completing assignments thoroughly/on-time. It's not everyone, but when half the students in class routinely fail to keep up with their responsibilities it can have a negative impact on the entire group.

Homework:
Prepare for a short Ch. 5 quiz on Thursday. You have resources in your binder from all the work we have completed on ratios/rates/proportions. (Guided notes; 5.1/5.3 packets) A great way to prepare is to select a few problems from each lesson from the Ch. 5 review - pages 266 & 267.

Also, preview/review section 6.1 "understanding percents". Read pg. 274-275 actively. Engage with examples. Complete quick check problems 1-4.


Sect 3/4/5:
Fraction re-quiz in class Thursday. (Students earning 90% or above on the take-home quiz will not take the re-quiz.) Class time Tues/Wed was spent reviewing the last practice sheet and answering any questions.

We are beginning Ch. 6 - ratios/proportions/percents.
Homework: Please preview/review (ratios/rates/unit rates) by actively reading text pg. 284. Complete 6.1 worksheet.

Scale model construction finished today! Great, proportional, creative results!
Now, the cleanup begins... and may never end.... :)

Homework for all classes:

Project reflection questions (side 1) sheet due either Tuesday (sect 1, 2, 4) or Wednesday (sect 3,5)

ALSO all classes:

see last blog post for other work due when you have class next.

Here's a link to a copy of the reflection questions:

Model construction day in all classes. Make sure you have measurement calculations completed for all objects in your scene.

In all sections-
we continued with our scale project today; most of us finished scale models of ourselves. Next up - creating our scenes.

Sect 1/2
Homework: vocabulary practice sheet - due Thursday.

Sect 3/4/5
Thank you for handing in your take-home quiz on time this morning.
Homework: Cumulative review sheet. Note: #13 is a bit different that repeating decimal patterns we discussed in class.
I will post a short video link explaining this problem. Feel free to skip it until I do.
NOTE: I did not get the link to work - we'll discuss how to do #13 tomorrow.

We are working in both sections on a scale model project this week.

Sect 1/2
Proportion problems from text:
Text pg. 254 #6-12
Text pg. 257 #1-9

Sect 3/4/5
Take home quiz. Follow directions. Due Tues (tomorrow) morning 8am, no matter which section you are in.
You are on your honor to follow instructions for the take-home quiz. The instructions are printed on the top of the quiz sheet.
They are reprinted here:

NO CALCULATORS. YOU MAY USE YOUR OWN RESOURCES. YOU MAY NOT USE OTHER ONLINE HELP.

NO ASSISTANCE FROM ANOTHER PERSON, EVEN FOR CHECKING.

Sect 1/2
Today in class we did two activities applying proportions - map scales and indirect measurement.
Well, the sun did not cooperate today, so the indirect measurement activity will have to wait.
Homework: complete map scale activity sheet if you did not finish during class. Make sure to answer every question.
Also, I will be collecting our previous (back 5.1/5.3) homework assignment for a grade. Students could hand it in today for a couple extra points.


Sect 3/4/5
Today in class we worked on problem solving with fractions.
We also worked on a quiz practice sheet for a fraction assessment.
We will have a take-home quiz for this unit. Students will be given the quiz for homework on Monday afternoon. It will be due for ALL classes (even if you don't have math Tuesday) first thing Tuesday morning. Students will be given specific instructions on the types of resources that are permitted for the take-home quiz.
Homework: complete quiz practice we worked on in class.
Here's a copy

Click to see how these work:

Similar polygons/proportions (Sect 1/2)
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/similarity/373421/

Previous links for Sect 3/4/5 if you haven't tried them:

Subtracting mixed numbers

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/subtraction/357154/

+/- with variables:
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/variable-add/357258/

We took a short quiz - skill check - in class today and did some more ERB practice.
Sect 1/2 - we discussed similarity;
Sect 3/4/5 - we reviewed a bit of fraction division concepts.

No homework!
However, I may put another test link or two on the blog. If I do, your feedback would be appreciated!

Skill Check tomorrow

Sect 1/2:
Today in class we practiced problem solving with proportions.
We introduced an application of proportions - similar polygons - but we were rushed.
Homework: Actively read first two pages of handout. Do the two "on your own" problems.
Complete problems 1-6 on the "5.1 exercises" page.

Skill Check Friday: 5 questions
1.) Write a ratio to describe a situation
2.) Simplify a ratio - converting measurements first
3.) Calculate a unit cost to determine which is the better buy
4.) Solve two proportions - one mental math; one cross products

Sect 3/4/5:
Today in class - more addition; quick review/intro of multiplication.
Homework: 5.4 worksheet - problems 1-11

Skill Check Friday: 5 questions
1.) Put a set of rational numbers in order - may include positive, negative, fractions, decimals.
2.) Compare two fractions
3.) Find LCM of two monomials
4.) Two add / subtract fraction problems

Here's another "how to" explanation link I'm testing
Hey! I just tested it and it seems to work very well!
Sect 3/4/5 if you can try it out - it explains a messy mixed number problem both ways - mixed and improper.
It's actually #17 on the 5.3 practice sheet.

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/subtraction/357154/

Here's one with variables - #27 on the back of 5.3 worksheet:
http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/variable-add/357258/

http://www.npr.org/player/v2/mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&islist=false&id=144984603&m=144984580

A great story from NPR celebrating math / life connections... we listened in class on Wed. If you didn't have class Wed., try to listen to this at home so that we can discuss it on Thursday.

Friday's Assessment will be a small skill check - like a mini quiz.

Sect 1/2
Proportions - Writing, Solving, Applying, Problem Solving
Homework: Proportion problem solving sheet

Sect 3/4/5
Fractions - Addition and subtraction continued..
Homework: odd number problems on 5.3 sheet.
Make sure you have a chance to click on yesterday's links. I would like your feedback on how the technology worked or didn't.

It's looking like a quiz next Friday Jan. 13th. (oh no, Friday the 13th!!)

I showed each class a copy of the grade spreadsheet rubric outlining the criteria in class today. Several students still have not shared a grade spreadsheet with me. A shout-out to Section 3, with 100% of students meeting this responsibility! Spiritual cookies for all Sect. 3 students...

Sect 1/2:
We continued developing our rate/unit rate/unit cost concepts and applying our skills
Homework:
pg. 2 of guided notes; also
text pg. 234 #14-16; pg. 235 #22-25; also
find your calculator! We can use calculators for rates, ratios, and proportions.

Sect 3/4/5
More fraction basics- some review, some new. LCMs with variable expressions, comparing fractions, negative fractional values, fractions-to-decimals..
Homework:
text pg. 230 #43-54; pg. 234 #7-11; 16-19