Inspriation for my 8th grade- 2nd Block

I thought I'd try to see if I can post some pics of 3D graphs from Ellis Island just to let you all see more.

 

 

Promised Practice for 7th Graders!!

6th: Today in class we went over the correct answers for the Alice in Wonderland Chapter 1 and 2 questions. Students were given an extra credit "12 days of Christmas" sheet that will be due on Jan 2nd. We will continue with Alice tomorrow.

7th: Tomorrow you will have a big test on Functions and Slope. Hopefully you learned in centers today what you still need to study. These are some links that might be helpful....

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphing.htm

http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U4L3GL.html

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/math-topic.cfm?TopicCode=glines

http://library.thinkquest.org/20991/prealg/graph.html

http://www.learningwave.com/lwonline/algebra_section2/slope3.html

http://www.quia.com/fc/155655.html

http://www.algebrahelp.com/worksheets/view/graphing/slope.quiz

http://blogs.southwest.tn.edu/llinebarger/entry/finding_slope_and_y_intercept

8th-2nd Block: Working on 3D Graphs of NYC Stats

8th -4th Block: Today in class we took CA #4 on Data Analysis, you will get the results tomorrow!  

8th Grade -4th Block - NYC 3D Graphs Project Options and Directions

In the Museum on Ellis Island there is a collection of 3-dimensional graphs that show statistics about the immigrants who came through this building in New York harbor to enter the United States.  If you are going to New York this June you will be able to see these graphs for yourself.  For now, we will settle for pictures to give you an example of what you will be doing for the next two weeks of class.  (See pictures on data projector)

For the next two weeks, you will be working to create a 3-dimensional graph using one of the options from the attached page. Your graph must be at least 1 cubic foot in size but can be no larger than 27 cubic feet. You may build your graph out of any material you wish as long as it can be moved once it is completed. Your graph will be graded based on the rubric given in class.

 

Pie Charts

Population of each Borough compared to total population http://www.ny.com/histfacts/statistics.html

 

Land Area of each Borough compared to the total Land Area of NYC

http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagePkey=57

 

 

Histogram

Compare the percentage of the population of NYC that falls into certain age ranges for 2000, can be made into a double histogram to also compare males to females

http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/vs/2005sum.pdf

 

 

Scatter Plots

Compare Poverty Rate for NT city single mother families from 1995-2005

http://www.cssny.org/pdfs/Poverty-in-NYC-2005-FullReport.pdf

 

Compare Direct Visitor Spending in NYC 1998–2006  - $ made from Tourism

http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagePkey=57

 

 

Double Bar Graph

Compare Poverty Levels in NYC to US overall

http://www.cssny.org/pdfs/Poverty-in-NYC-2005-FullReport.pdf

 

Show Performance Results for NYC students on the State Level ELA and Math exams in Grades 3-8 for the 2007 school year.

http://schools.nyc.gov/daa/2007ela/Summary%20Report_%20ELA.pdf

http://schools.nyc.gov/daa/2007math/MATH_2006-2007_Result_Summary_Report.pdf

 

 

You chose the Graph

Show the ethnic breakdown of NYC District 2 Public Schools. This is the district that our hotel is located in.

http://schools.nyc.gov/Offices/Stats/Register/JFormbyDistricts/

 

Show the number of passengers serviced at three NYC airports from 2000-2006

http://www.nycvisit.com/content/index.cfm?pagePkey=57

 

 

BONUS **You will receive up to 30 points of extra credit if you research the same statistics for either Stokes County or Walnut Cove then design your graph in such a way that you can compare the NYC statistics with our local statistics.

 

Forgive me!!

For those of you who use this site please forgive me for not keeping up with it lately! Things have been so hectic and I truly have just been feeling yucky. I will try my best for the remainder of the week!

 

6th: Today 6th graders did not have class due to the field trip. Yesterday they were given back the quiz from Friday and we started the Alice in Wonderland Math and ELA connection problems. These will be a challenge for them but I will try my very best to find time to go over each problem in class. We will complete "Alice" chapter 3 and 4 questions on Thursday. No new material will be covered this week.

7th: Students were given there quizzes back from Friday yesterday in class and were asked to do quiz corrections. Many students did not study for this quiz (excuse: the big voacb test in ELA was the same day) or made very careless mistakes!! Today in class we finished up with an extension of the concept of slope talking about how to use the Slope Intercept form to graph an equation. They have five questions on the worksheet for HW tonight.  We will review tomorrow and have a TEST on Thursday on Functions and Slope.

8th -2nd Block: Today in class I passed back Test from yesterday and students were given a new project. See the next post for more information.

8th -4th Block: Students were given back all of the work that had been turned in and graded. We went back over a quiz that they took on Friday and reviewed all Data Analysis info. This class will have a common assessment on Data Analysis tomorrow! STUDY!

 

The Band was Slammin'!!

Awesome job last night band members! We loved it!

 

6th: Today in class we began talking about compound probabilities. We took notes and will practice this concept more tomorrow. Remember that some of you still need to stay after school to finish your posters!

7th: Today in class we continued with the concept of slope learning how to find slope from two points and from a table. We will talk about how to find slope from an equation tomorrow and have a quiz on Slope on Friday.

8th - 2nd Block: Shaving Cream anyone?

8th -4th Block: Today in class we did an activity with the TV program Numb3rs. We discussed how scatter plots can be used to make predictions in real life settings. We will have a quiz on scatter plots on Friday.

Good Luck Band!!

6th: Today we did not have class due to county wide writing test!

7th: Today in class we began the concept of slope. Students will continue learning about slope this week and have a quiz Friday. Tonight students have a HW worksheet, but most of them finished it in class.

8th -2nd Block: Shortened class due to writing test, continue with peer teaching groups tomorrow.

8th- 4th Block: Students continued talked about the concept of scatter plot correlations today and how to use a scatter plot to make predictions. We will do a hands on activity with scatter plots tomorrow and have a quiz on this on Friday.

 

Hope to see everyone out at the band concert tonight!

Only 9 more days.....

It'll be here before we know it!  Until then, on with the learning!

 

6th: Today in class we took a quiz on Tree Diagrams and the Fundamental Counting Principle. You will get those back Wednesday. No class tomorrow due to the writing test.

7th: Today in class I passed back and went over the quiz on Graphing Functions from Friday. We will finish up functions this week and take a test next Wednesday or Thursday before Christmas break!

8th -2nd Block: Students continued to teach their peers data analysis. Test Friday!

8th -4th Block: Today we talked about Scatter plots and their correlations. Ask your child to explain the difference between scatter plots with positive, negative, and no correlation. We will continue talking about correlations tomorrow.

 

 

Did someone say SNOW!?!?!??

Ok Ok so it was only flurries...but BOY do I wish we could have about 3 feet!

Oh well, until then, we'll go ahead with school....

6th: Today in class we watched 2 short video clips from www.thefutureschannel.com about how Barbie and Hotwheel designers might use the math we have been learning in class. Students were then given an assignment to create a poster size tree diagram with either Barbie outfit options or with Hotwheel car design options. They will also include on the poster how this process can be shortened by using the Fundamental Counting Principle. We will complete the project in class tomorrow and have a quiz on the topics on Friday. No HW tonight!

7th: Today in class students were given a quiz on the coordinate plane and plotting points. After the quiz we discussed how you can work backwards to convert from a given graph into an equation. We will touch more on this subject tomorrow, no HW tonight.

8th - 2nd Block: Today in class students began to teach data analysis. "How to determine between fair and biased questions" and "How to determine if data was collected fairly and is credible" were the topics covered. Student will continue to lead the class for the next week.

8th - 4th Block: Today in class we continued to look at how to interpret data from a graph. We will wrap up this discussion tomorrow by talking about how to make predictions from a given graph. We will have a quiz on Interpreting Data from a Graph on Friday.  

Tuesday goes from Terrible to Terrffic!

This morning when I came to school I was really having a bad morning and simply wanted to crawl back into bed. I'm sure we've all had those days, right? But then as my students came, things started to get better. My 7th graders totally, brought me out of the fog and made my day a great one! Thanks guys!!

 

6th: Today we talked about how tree diagrams can be a useful tool when you are trying to list all outcomes for a particular event or set of events. We then moved into how the Fundamental Counting Principle is a short cut method for finding the number of outcomes and can be very useful especially when you have a large amount of choices. Students should complete Word Problems worksheets 9.2 and 9.3 for HW.  

7th: Today in class we did another review of the coordinate plane and how to plot points. We will have a QUIZ tomorrow on this information. We also discussed how to transform a function rule into the graph of a function and took notes on the steps. Students should do Study Guide 4.6 for HW.

8th - 2nd Block: Today in class students turned in their lesson plans. They will begin teaching tomorrow.

8th - 4th Block: Today in class we began talking about interpreting data from graphs. We will cover Bar Graphs, Circle Graphs, Histograms and Scatterplots this week.  

Another Monday......

Today I was only here for 1st block as I went on a field trip with the 8th graders.

6th: Today in class we covered "Finding a Sample Space using a Tree Diagram". Students are to complete p435 #3-6 for HW and check the odds in the back of the book. We will go over this homework in class tomorrow. Students also received their quiz grades from Friday and any test correction grades were passed back. All missing work needs to be turned in by Wednesday as Progress Reports go home Thursday!

7th: Today you spent the day with Mr. Capizzani and were supposed to watch a Brainpop about the Coordinate plane then complete a practice plotting points activity. If you did not complete your graph in class please finish it for homework!

8th: No Class Field Trip! 2nd Block, Lesson Plans due Tomorrow!!!!

Lots and Lots to do.......

Does anyone else find this time of year to be exceptionally busy? I feel like I'm drowning in piles of paperwork!!! HELP!!

 

6th: Today we reviewed from the last two days with Theoretical and Experimental Probability. Students were able to check over answers on turned in HW and ask questions if needed. We also discussed in depth the activity that was completed in class yesterday and did the same activity again using the TI-83 graphing calculator's "Probability Simulation" application. I think the students really thought the calculators were neat and enjoyed being able to "play" with them a little while still learning the concept they needed to know. Tomorrow we will do centers on Theoretical and Experimental Probability and we will have a quiz on Friday.

7th: Today in class we discussed how functional relationships can be written in Table form. We talked about how sometimes there are many ways to represent the same information and how English has a kind way of giving the exact same thing lots of different names. Students had to take quite a bit of notes and terminology today, but will be given the opportunity to work a little more hands on tomorrow.

8th -2nd Block: Group Teaching Data Analysis Project

8th -4th Block: Today in class we discussed how to appropriately display data. Students were given a study sheet on 5 important types of graphs and their uses. They will need to study this information as well as the info from the beginning of the week for a quiz tomorrow!

Did someone say there are only 18 more school days till Christmas break??????

Good! That's 15 more days I can cover probability with my 6th graders (they have a field trip one day and writing test another), 17 more days to cover data analysis with my 8th graders (they have a field trip one day too), and 18 glorious days (unless I find out they are going somewhere too) to cover Functions and Graphing with my 7th graders!! :)

 

Today in class....

6th: We covered Basic Experimental Probability and did an experiment ourselves rolling dice to see what the outcomes would be. We will talk more about and compare theoretical and experimental probability tomorrow. No HW.

7th: Today in class we did a practice sheet with writing function rules (equations that relate two variables) from real life situations. This is something that takes a lot of practice and thought, but most students did very well with it. We will talk about representing functions as tables tomorrow.

8th-2nd Block: Groups worked together to plan for peer teaching data analysis. Groups will begin teaching on the 5th.

8th - 4th Block: We took guided notes on "How can I be assured that data I use is collected fairly and is credible?" We discussed fair and biased questions and the importance of taking a random sample. Tomorrow we will discuss how to appropriately display data.

 

Welcome Back!

Hope everyone had a Great Thanksgiving! I did, and now I'm counting down till Christmas! After this nice long break, we are back in action today with every class starting new material.

6th: Test Papers from Friday were returned! Students who need to stay for test corrections will need to stay this Friday after school!! Today we covered an introduction to basic theoretical probability. We did p430 #4-10 in class and then #12-32 even was assigned for HW. We will cover experimental probability tomorrow and compare the two as the week goes on.

7th: Test Papers from Friday were returned! Students who need to stay for test corrections will need to stay this Friday after school!!  Today in class we reviewed the definition of a Function and How Functions can be represented using an equation, table, and graph. We will continue this topic this week. No homework tonight!

8th-2nd Block: Introduction to data analysis and discussed group teaching project. Groups and topics were chosen. More info to come tomorrow!

8th-4th Block: Introduction to data analysis. We talked about what data is and why we might need to analyze all types of data in real life. No homework. We will dive right into data tomorrow!

I'm thankful for you!!

Most of the time when I write these blogs I think no one is really reading them anyways and why do I waste my time, but then I'll hear from a desperate mother or child talking about how glad they were that this blog was there and I feel a little better. So for those of you who are actually taking your time to read this....I'm thankful for you!

 

Today in class....

6th and 7th: TEST!!! Results after the break, don't sweat it, but please do the extra credit tomorrow :)

8th -2nd Block: While some were out computer testing the others of us completed a brownie equation activity.

8th - 4th Block: We had an exciting discussion about why we should be thankful for our brains and for education and how a lack of education limits you. We also talked about how Americans in general have a distain for intellectualism and how many teens today think it's cooler to be uneducated than to be a "nerd". The class was challenged to think for themselves, not just conform to the thoughts of others.

 

Tomorrow I will be out of class, students will have an in class extra credit assignment. Everyone have a great Thanksgiving!!!!

Super Short Week!

With only two full days of class this week, my blogs will be short and sweet.

6th: Today in class we did a review for tomorrow's test using the CPS "clickers". It's sort of a Jeopardy game with remote controls, ask your students about how cool it is!!!  Study for tomorrow's TEST!!

7th: Today in class we completed the review worksheet that was started on Friday and also went over the correct answers. Students were also able to work in centers to review for tomorrow's test. STUDY!!

8th - 2nd Block: The majority of students were computer testing today, so no new material was covered. Test grades were passed back. Test corrections tomorrow.

8th - 4th Block: Today students were given back tests grades and well as current quarter grades. Students are encouraged to stay tomorrow after school for test corrections if needed! In the spirit of Thanksgiving yummies, we also did an activity with equations and a brownie recipe.

Testing what you know....

    Both 8th grade classes had a test yesterday. Graded tests will be passed back on Monday and test corrections will be held on Tuesday afternoon this week because of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!  Wednesday will be a half day and I thought that if we waited until the next Friday, it may be hard for students to remember the info.

    6th and 7th grade classes will have a test Tuesday. Please let me know if your family is leaving early for Thanksgiving, you will need to take this test BEFORE you leave. If you wait till after the break, you may forget some things. We will review in class Monday. I will post some review sites below for each grade level. Test corrections for these tests will be the Friday afternoon of the following week if needed.

 

So.....Study!!!

 

7th:

http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U3L1GL.html -Keep clicking next to go all the way through the review on Solving Equations and Inequalities. This site also has a unit quiz at the very end.

http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U1L3GL.html

http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U1L4GL.html

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/solveq/LSolvEq.htm

http://www.quia.com/rr/4096.html

 

6th:

http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U2L1GL.html -Keep clicking next to review ratios, rates, and proportions. This site also has a unit quiz at the end.

http://www.mathleague.com/help/ratio/ratio.htm

http://www.edhelper.com/ratios.htm

http://www.quia.com/cb/12426.html

http://www.delta.edu/dmschmid/SayKnowMath/MTH092/ratio.pdf

http://www.aaamath.com/pct.html

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/percents.htm

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/math/percent/PracPer.htm

 

 

I'm sorry!!!

I'm so sorry for not posting these last few days, I have been so busy and have just totally forgotten while I was at school! My computer at home has been sicky :( but it's all better now :) Let me update you...

 

Monday- No School!

 

Tuesday-

6th: Review changing a percent to a fraction and decimal. Talk about percents and finding the percent of a number. Also introduced to the percent proportion. HW Edhelper sheet side 1 change percent to decimal and fraction - all problems, side 2 finding percent of a number - first column only.

7th: Solving one step equations and inequalities. HW Edhelper sheet all

8th- Both Classes: Writing Inequalities from word form -Think Real Life! Practice Problems and Matching Games in Class. Test Friday!

 

Wednesday-

6th: No class Field Trip!!

7th: Solving two step equations, Guided Notes in Class. Practice Problems on Notes. HW due Friday! Test Tuesday!

8th- Both Classes:  Writing Inequalities from word form. Practice in class Enrichment-47. Test Friday!

 

Thursday-

6th: Review using the Percent Proportion. How to model a percent and applications of percent. Complete worksheet for HW. We will go over HW and have a quiz tomorrow! Test Tuesday!

7th: No Class, Japanese Culture Day! Test Tuesday!

8th -Both Classes: Test REVIEW!!! Test Tomorrow!!

 

Jealous of the 7th graders!!!

6th: Today in class we talked about using ratios and proportions in real life problems. Students have worksheet for HW and Quiz tomorrow on Ratios, Rates, and Proportions.

7th: No class due to fieldtrip......I am soo jealous!

8th - 2nd Block: Today in class students took a quiz on solving complex equations and inequalities. Results tomorrow! :)

8th - 4th Block: Today in class we discussed how to use guess and check method when you have equations with multiple choice. It is important that we be able to solve equations and inequalities, but also that we understand good test taking stratigies. For HW finish the back of worksheet.  

 

Katie Burford

Southeastern Stokes Middle School

6-8 AIG Mathematics

Did you know we have a long weekend coming??

I've probably been asked that question 12 times today (as if you think I DON"T realize it!!) Most of the students around here are excited that we have this coming Monday out of school, and another long weekend, but for some reason they are acting as if the weekend is already here. Ok, folks we still have two more days of school before your little break, hang with me!!

 

6th: Today in class we practiced solving proportions. We will apply this more to real life problems tomorrow and have a quiz Friday!

7th: Today in class we went over HW and then took a quiz on Translating English to Math. We will not have class tomorrow due to the Field Trip, however I will see you again on Friday!! You will get your quiz grades back then!

8th -2nd block: It was announced that there would be a quiz today, however after realizing that many of the students in class were absent today and after going over HW and seeing the short amount of time remaining we decided to postpone the quiz until tomorrow! STUDY!!

8th -4th block: Today in class there was a quiz on Two-Step Equations. Tomorrow, you will receive the grades back from these quizzes and we will talk about how to solve equations using Guess-n-Check when you are given multiple choices. We will begin writing equations from word problems on Friday.

STUDY!!

6th: Today in class we discussed using unit rates to comparison shop and began talking about proportions. No homework. We will talk more about proportions tomorrow and their applications then have a quiz on Friday!

7th: Today in class we did a pass around activity with translating English into algebra. HW Edhelper sheet #1-30. Quiz tomorrow!!

8th-2nd Block: Today we did a nine square puzzle on solving equations with variables on both sides then we talked about how these same techniques can be used on inequalities. They are to do the last column only of the worksheet on inequalities for HW. Quiz tomorrow on variable on both sides!!

8th-4th Block: Today we did a 16 square puzzle with two-step equations then talked briefly about two step inequalities. Students should do inequalities worksheet tonight for HW, don't worry about the line graphs yet. Quiz tomorrow on Solving Two-Steppers!

 

Study Sites As Promised.....

 

6th:

http://www.edhelper.com/math/ratios202.htm

http://edhelper.com/math/ratios7.htm

http://www.edhelper.com/math/ratios217.htm

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/prealg/prealg05/study_guide/pdfs/prealg_pssg_G044.pdf

 

7th:

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7/equations.html

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-02-833051-X&chapter=6&lesson=4

http://lhs.lps.org/instruct/math_rem/algebra/alg_exp.htm

http://www.wvec.k12.in.us/harrison/lbreidenbach/alg_concepts_appl/acnotes/acch1notes.pdf

 

8th:

2-step equations....

http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_OneVariableTwoStep.xml

http://www.harcourtschool.com/elab/act_7_8.html

http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspView&ResourceID=274

http://www.quia.com/mc/1101266.html

http://ellerbruch.nmu.edu/classes/cs255w03/cs255students/jessande/p5/main.html

 

 

 

Variables on Both Sides....

http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=algebra_onevariablemultistep.xml

http://www.algebralab.org/studyaids/studyaid.aspx?file=Algebra1_3-3.xml

http://www.mathbiz.com/cgi-bin/tcmathoutputproblems.cgi?whichLevelChapterSection=1c08s08&NEXT=Advance

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvelin2.htm

http://www.quia.com/rr/168572.html

 

 

 

Fresh Start!!

We are now off and rolling on the 2nd Quarter of school. Can you believe it? If we blink our eyes it will be Christmas. This new quarter is a great chance for everyone to have a fresh start and review our expectations for this class. I have posted them on the right side of this blog for those of you who can't find your yellow sheet from the beginning of school! Please take time at home to review them as well.

 

6th: Today in class we covered a load of new material in a short time, we will be discussing it more as the week goes on. We talked about ratios, rates, and unit rates. Students have HW on page 382 in thier textbook #12-23 and 26-28. They are allowed to check the odds in the back after they have completed it. Tomorrow we will look at how unit rates are used in comparative shopping, then move into using proportions.

7th: Today in class in we played a game to see how many Key Words we could come up with that mean add, subtract, multiply, divide, and equal. Students do not have HW but will have a Quiz Wednesday. Tomorrow we will apply today's lesson by writing english sentances in algebraic form. 

8th - 2nd Block: Today in class we did guided notes on Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides. Students were to complete the three practice problems on the back of that sheet for HW. We will cover solving inequalities with variable on both sides tomorrow then have a quiz Wednesday. Check back later tonight or tomorrow for some good study links. 

8th - 4th Block: Today in class we talked about how solving two-step equations in related to a fight. Ask you students to show you how to solve a a two-step equation using the "Fight the Variable" method. :) HW is 10.2 SG worksheet #1-6 and #10-13. We will discuss these problems and then begin to solve two-step inequalities tomorrow.  We will have a quiz on this material Wednesday.  Check back later tonight or tomorrow for some good study links. 

Last Day of the Quarter = Notebook Checks

Today all classes were given the opportunity to organize and turn in there notebooks for end of the quarter extra credit. Missing work was also given out to anyone who still has NHI's in the grade book. Please ask your student if they have any missing work to complete. All work must be made up and turned in no later than Wednesday.  No HW unless you have work still outstanding.

7th Grade Test Corrections are today after school, and 6th Grade Test corrections will be Wednesday due to the short week and no school on Friday of this week. Thanks for understanding the necessary change in plans.

Rain, Rain go away! Come again on Saterday!

I don't know about you, but I'd much prefer this rain be on Saturday when I can just curl up in the bed and sleep!!! It was so hard for students to stay alert on this droopy day, and the real trouble was that the teacher was feeling the same way! But of course, learning must go on.....

6th: Today in class we finished up changing fractions to decimals and percents. We talked briefly about comparing and ordering numbers in all three forms. We discussed what they need to study for tomorrow test! I am including a few links that might help them as they study below.

http://www.quia.com/shared/search

http://cstl.syr.edu/FIPSE/fractions/nonUnits/FrameRT.html

http://www.edhelper.com/math/fractions90.htm

http://www.edhelper.com/math/rationalnumbers90.htm

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/beg_algebra/beg_alg_tut3_fractions.htm

http://www.funbrain.com/fractop/index.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage/fractions/comparingfractions/game.shtml

http://www.homeschoolmath.net/math_resources_3.php

http://www.quia.com/cc/65724.html

7th: Today in class we took a common assessment test! I've graded thma nad they look pretty good! You will get them back tomorrow! Have a great night!

8th - 2nd Blcok: Today we reviewed Solving Two-Step Equations and Inequalities. We will have a Quiz Tomorrow!

8th - 4th Block: Today we reviewed One-Step Equations and Inequalities from the 7th grade curiculumn. We will have a Quiz Tomorrow!   

Tacky Day was so wacky that I forgot to post!

TUESDAY:

6th: Change Fractions and Percents to Decimals. Do p BB-17 for HW. Test Friday!

7th: Divide Terms to Simplify Expressions. Do Edhelper side 1 Odds and Side 2 #2-8 even.

8th: Both 8th grade classes took a common assessment on Polynomials. No HW.

 

WEDNESDAY:

6th: Changing Decimals to Fractions and Percents. We talked about using your knowledge of place value to assist in changing decimals to fractions and did some practice with this. We will review for our test tomorrow and have a test all about Fractions on Friday.

7th: Today we did a Study Guide for tomorrow's common assessment test! STUDY HARD!

8th: Today in class students received their grades on yesterday's common assessment as well as an updated progress report and any missing work they had at this time. Some students were able to complete missing work in class. All Missing Work is due by Friday for this quarter!! Notebooks will be collected Friday!! Test Corrections are Friday afternoon after school.

Finally Drying out from Friday!

On Friday I went on an AWESOME field trip to Betsy Jeff Penn with the 8th graders! We were able to do a high ropes course as well as many great team building activity! It was challenging for all especially doing everything while being soaked. I am getting over the water logged feelings finally.
Today was also a great day! Here's the report....
6th: Today we went over using common denominators to compare and order fractions. We also touch on Fraction-Decimal-Percent Equivalence. We will do more with F-D-P tomorrow! HW is p200 #10-26 even and #30. Test Friday on ALL of Fractions!
I am going to try my best to pass back all graded late and makeup work as well as new progress reports tomorrow.
7th: Today we continued enrichment by learning how to Multiply Terms in order to simplify expressions. We also did distributive property with variables and double distribution. HW for tonight is to complete the odds at the top of the Edhelper worksheet as well as #3 and 7 on the bottom.
We will divide with variables tomorrow, review Wednesday, and have our 3rd common assessment on Thursday! Students should be studying Integers, Order of Operations, Exponents, Properties, and Simplifying Expressions by Combining Like terms.
8th-Both:Today in both 8th grade classes we reviewed all operations with polynomials. We will have a common assessment test tomorrow! STUDY!!

Practice Makes Perfect!!!

6th: Today in class students took a quiz on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. They were also given progress reports showing missing work. All missing work must be turned in by the 26th to be counted for the quarter. Many of them already turned in work today that had just been hiding in their binders! No Homework today!
7th: Students were given back the quizzes that they took on Tuesday with an updated progress report. If they have missing work, they will need to have these progress reports signed by a parent. All missing work must be completed by the 26th! In class we started talking about Simplifying Mathematical Expressions using Combining Like Terms today. They will need to complete the odds on the Edhelper worksheet for HW.
8th-2nd block: Today in class we did more practice with Solving Two-Step Inequalities. Students will need to complete evens on the worksheet for HW. Students were given an updated progress report. Missing work must be completed by the 26th!
8th-4th block: Today students took a requiz on Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials. Student will be given these quizzes back along with a current progress report tomorrow!
Both 8th grade classes need to practice Polynomials for a Common Assessment TEST on Tuesday. You may want to use the links below:
http://www.mccc.edu/~kelld/polynomials/polynomials.htm

http://math.about.com/od/polynomials/ss/polynomials.htm

http://www.webmath.com/wsheet1.html

http://s1math.blogspot.com/2005/12/more-polynomial-practice.html

http://s1math.blogspot.com/2006/02/polynomial-games-review-for-factoring.html

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/Math/math-topic.cfm?TopicCode=polyadd

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/Math/math-topic.cfm?TopicCode=polymult

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/Math/math-topic.cfm?TopicCode=divpoly

Sick Children make for Absent Teacher

I was not able to be at school today due to a rowdy 2 year old getting a nasty injury, but I wanted to let you guys know what was supposed to happen while I was gone. I will be back tomorrow.

6th: Gone on Field Trip, No classtoday! Quiz Thursday on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions!

7th: Quiz on Properties, Exponents, Order of Operations, and Scientific Notation.

8th- 2nd Block: Worksheet on Writing and Solving 2 Step Equations. We will go over this in class tomorrow. Should be completed for HW if not finished in class.

8th-4th block: Quiz on Multiplying and Dividing Polynomials.

 

**Remember tomorrow is a half day and there is no HW on Wednesdays. I will not post tomorrow, due to meting tomorrow afternoon for teachers. No new material will be covered tomorrow.

Anybody ever feel like Mondays drag by??

6th: Reviewed Add, Subtract, Multiply and Divide Fractions with a calculator. Complete sheet for HW if needed. Quiz Thursday
7th: Centers to review Properties, Order of Operations, Exponents, and Scientific Notation. Quiz Tomorrow.
8th-2nd Block:Solving Equations Relay, Review of Solving two-step inequalities. No HW
8th-4th Block: Dividing Polynomials by Monomials. Quiz on Multiplying and Dividing Tomorrow! STUDY!!

Pile on the Homework!!

6th: Today in class 6th graders completed the lesson on Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Number and also went onto Dividing. They have a "Bingo" sheet of Division for HW tonight.

7th: Today in class we reviewed the order of operations and discussed exponents. The 7th graders have a EdHelper sheet for HW that will hopefully challenge them to think outside the box in order of operations.

8th-2nd Block: We went over yesterday's quiz and started reviewing solving equations and inequalities. They will need to complete what we started in class for homework. We will go over the answers tomorrow.

8th-4th Block: We went over yesterday's quiz and started multiplying and dividing polynomials. They will need to complete what we started in class for homework. We will go over the answers tomorrow.

Quizzes Anyone???

6th: I did not return the quizzes from yesterday in class today. I'm sorry I did not get them graded completely in time. They WILL get them back in class tomorrow! 6th Graders began multiplying fractions and mixed numbers today. We will continue multiplying and go on the dividing tomorrow!

7th: Today in class 7th graders reviewed the Distributive Property. Some great links to practice more distribution are http://www.algebrahelp.com/worksheets/view/simplifying/distribution.quiz and http://www.quia.com/ba/33779.html 

8th: Both 8th grade classes took quizzes today and did weekly essentials. I will return and go over quizzes tomorrow in class and then press on to the next exciting topic!! :)

Tuesday is always fun!

6th: Today we took a quiz on Adding and Subtracting Fractions then did Weekly Essentials from DPI. No HW tonight.

7th: No Class - field trip.

8th - 2nd Block: Today we went over last night's HW then moved on to dividing polynomials by monomials. We will have a quiz tomorrow. STUDY!

8th - 4th Block: Today in class we did a review of adding and subtracting polynomials as well as the distributive property using a 16-square puzzle! Congrats Amber, Danielle and April on your 10 extra credit points and props to April, Daniel, and Brooke on the extremely close second place!!!

Musical Monday

6th: Today in 6th grade we did an application circle with adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. It's a little like musical chairs mixed with math homework....just ask, we'll explain you if want us to. Study for Quiz on Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers for homework!!
7th: Today in class we reviewed properties of mathematics that we knew from last year and added the Transitive Property to our knowledge bank. We played a little game of "Ring Around the Classroom" for practice with properties. We will do more with the Distributive Property on Wednesday. No class tomorrow due to field trip.
8th- 2nd block: Today in class we reviewed multiplication of polynomials, then talked about how we can connect what we know about powers and exponents with what we know about multiplication of monomials to form a rule for raising monomials to powers. We then talked about how we can use our knowledge of multiplication and division being inverse operations to divide monomials. Since we know that to multiply monomials you add the exponents on the variables, it follows logically that to divide monomials you subtract those exponents! Students should complete EdHelper worksheet #1-16 for homework. We will have a quiz on multiplying and dividing polynomials on Wednesday.
8th-4th block: Today in class we did a mixed review of adding and subtracting polynomials. We will continue review tomorrow and will have a quiz on this topic Wednesday.

Integer Practice

We could all always use practice with integers!! My 7th graders asked that I post a few websites that might good good review material so here they are....
http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-integ.html
http://homepages.ius.edu/JAKARNOL/Integer%20Review.htm
http://amby.com/educate/math/integ_x1.html
http://www.quia.com/cb/64603.html
http://www.quia.com/cm/19996.html?AP_rand=1036791287
http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/sub-nflash.html
http://www.funbrain.com/linejump/index.html
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol5/challenge_vol5.html
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol5/challenge_vol5.html
http://www.mathleague.com/help/integers/integers.htm
http://www.quia.com/quiz/103274.html?AP_rand=1426462576
http://campus.everettcc.edu/departments/math/eherrman/math27/HANDOUTS/M27ORDOP.html
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_161_g_2_t_1.html
http://www.education-world.com/a_tsl/archives/03-1/lesson001.shtml
Is that a few yet? I think this will keep you busy for a while....and of course 8th graders it wouldn't hurt you to hit a few of these links too!! Remember you can also play war!!

What day is it again???

Ok I admit I forgot again!
Thursday....
6th: Classwork - Adding and Subtract Fractions with unlike denominators, Add Mixed Numbers - worksheet D25 and D29. Finish D29 for homework.
7th: Successmaker practice with Integers. Quiz tomorrow.
8th-2nd Block: Multiplying Polynomials using distribution and double distribution. Homework Complete Odds on EdHelper Worksheet.
8th -4th Block: Adding Polynomials. Homework Complete Odds on EdHelper Worksheet.

Friday....
6th: Today in class we completed adding and subtracting fractions by talking about subtraction with regrouping. We discussed how you can borrow when doing fractions similar to borrowing with whole numbers. Students completed practice problems with borrowing in class.
7th: Today in class we took a quiz on Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers. Students completed Weekly Essentials #3. No HW.
8th - 2nd Block: Today in class we continued with multiplying polynomials. Students were given a sheet to practice if needed over the weekend. This will not be graded as homework but would be good practice. We will start dividing Polynomials on Monday.
8th - 4th Block: Today in class we reviewed adding polynomials then went on to Subtracting Polynomials. We will discuss more about subtracting Monday and have a quiz on Adding and Subtracting Polys on Tuesday. There are practice websites listed below.

Mrs. Burford = posting on time today!!

6th: Remember to review yourself on LCM, GCF, simplifying fractions and changing from improper to mixed and back from Chapter 5 in your text book, or with the textbook website. Let me know if you need help with this material!! Today in class we talked about how to add and subtract fractions that are not "like" by finding a Least Common Denominator. Tomorrow we will continue to practice this and delve into Mixed Numbers. No HW tonight.

7th: Today in class we reviewed adding and subtracting integers again and learned how to do integers on our calculator. We also talked about how a calculator can be a crutch and needs to be used sparingly for something like integers. Students should ONLY be using their calculators to check their work with integers. We also took notes and began to practice multiplying and dividing integers. We will have a quiz on basic operations with integers on Friday.

8th-2nd block: Student received their graded quizzes from yesterday and we went over the correct answers together in class. We began a lesson on multiplying polynomials. 

 8th-4th block: Student received their graded quizzes from yesterday and we went over the correct answers together in class. Students are encouraged to practice more with simplifying polynomials either by checking out a text book to take home, or by using the links below.

Distributive Property Practice:

http://www.quia.com/ba/15357.html

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/prealg/prealg05/study_guide/pdfs/prealg_pssg_G016.pdf

Simplifying Polynomials:

http://www.curriculum.org/tcf/teachers/projects/algebra/polynomialflash.adp

http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U2L4DP.html

http://www.wtamu.edu/academic/anns/mps/math/mathlab/beg_algebra/beg_alg_tut11_simp.htm

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polydefs2.htm

http://www.berksiu.org/fleetwood/tp_files/docs/94/2-9.pdf

 

 

Mrs. Burford = Slow to Post!

Ok Ok i realize it's 10:30....I'm sorry!

6th: Today in class we did POD with LCM, GCF, changing improper fractions to mixed numbers and vice versa. Remember to practice problems from Chapter 5 about these topics and schedule a time for help afterschool if needed! We also went over classwork from yesterday on Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators. No Homework Tonight!

7th: Today in class we continued practicing Adding and Subtracting Integers by playing a game of "I Have, Who Has" then "Integer War". Integer War is an awesome way to practice your integers at home! See if you can beat your parents and older siblings!

8th - 2nd Block: Today in class we took a quiz on Simplifying, Adding, and Subtracting Polynomials. We will go over the correct answers to this quiz tomorrow. We also did Weekly Essentials #3. Students should complete word problems for HW.

8th - 4th Block: Today in class we took a quiz on Simplifying Polynomials. We will go over the correct answers to this quiz tomorrow. We also did Weekly Essentials #3 in class today.

Magnificent Monday

6th: Today we discussed the use of GCF to simplify fractions. We also talked about relatively prime numbers and how a simplified fraction has numerator and denominator that are relatively prime to each other. We then discussed adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. For practice we did p230 #17-24, 27, and 28 in our text books. We will go over these problems tomorrow and talk about what to do if the denominators of fractions are not alike.
7th: Today in class we reviewed the order of operations then did a lesson on Adding and Subtracting Integers. Remember to think of Integers in a real life setting when combining them. For HW you should complete the integer worksheet. http://www.edhelper.com/math/integers3.htm
8th - 2nd Block: Today we reviewed adding and subtracting polynomials using the worksheets http://www.edhelper.com/polynomials2.htm and http://www.edhelper.com/polynomials3.htm We will have a quiz tomorrow!
8th - 4th block: Today we continued with simplifying and classifying polynomials. We used the worksheet http://www.edhelper.com/polynomials1.htm to practice classifying and http://www.edhelper.com/math/beginning_algebra4.htm to practice combining like terms. Student should finish the odds on the Combining Like Terms sheet for HW.

Ok....So I've officially gone crazy!!

According to Trey, I'm sure I've been crazy for 3 years, but the last two days have just been a whirlwind! If anyone knows anyone who wants to get a bus license...please let me know!!!

Thursday- ok I know, i know I forgot to post yesterday! Please forgive me, my plate was running over and I was trying to just keep everything else from falling apart, and I simply forgot! So here's the info....
6th: Well the 6th graders did end up getting to see me today and they were given back their tests grades and progress reports. Please be sure you have seen them! We did our Weekly Essentials. There was no homework.
7th: During my 7th grade class, the students were to choose an assignment about integers from the "choice board". Ask them what they chose and why. They did not have homework.
8th -2nd block: We first had a life lesson discussion, then learned how to subtract polynomials. Students had no homework.
8th -4th block: We discussed what polynomials are and the vocabulary words that you might here when you are doing operations with polynomials. We learned how to identify like terms. Students were to do the middle section of their worksheet for homework.
New York: Last night we had our first New York Informational Meeting. It was great to see so many of you there. If you were not able to be there, please let us give you the information we discussed. Blue slips are due back Monday.

Now for TODAY!!
None of my classes will have HW today since it's Friday! Have a Great Weekend!
All classes basically continued what we had started yesterday. No new information was covered. It was great to have some time to practice the concepts we have been learning this week a little more.

Wednesday = Longest Day

Did you ever realize that Wednesday really is the longest day of the work week? It has more letters than any of the others! I just realized that today :)
6th: We did not have class today due to Cog-At testing of all 6th graders. Therefore, students did not get tests back or progress reports. There is a possibility that we will also not have class tomorrow, so you might want to look for progress reports and test grades on Friday! Sorry for the misinformation yesterday!
7th: Today in class students were given progress reports. Parents, please look over them and sign them tonight. Students, today we began probably the most important unit we will do in all of 7th grade -Integers! Integers are one of the most basic concepts that will be used for the rest of your mathematical education and life. Please take time to get extra help if you need it as we study integers!
8th-2nd Block: Today in class we continued with Adding Polynomials. We will go on with Subtracting tomorrow and have a Quiz Friday. Students were given progress reports. Parents, please look over them and sign them tonight.
8th-4th Block: today in class we continued with the Distributive Property. We will finish is up tomorrow and begin a discussion of polynomials. Students were given progress reports. Parents, please look over them and sign them tonight.

Testing Tuesday

6th: Today we took our second common assessment test. The test covered all of decimals. Students will receive graded tests back tomorrow and progress reports.

7th: Students took a common assessment test on Ratios, Rates, Proportions and Scale today in class. Graded tests and progress reports will go home tomorrow.

8th: Both 8th grade classes had a discussion about the importance of the distributive property and how it can be use to simplify polynomials today. 2nd block should complete the study guide for homework and 4th block should complete practice #1-15

Monday, Monday, Oooo oooo lalalala

6th: Today in class we completed our lesson on Dividing Decimals, we also talked a little about choosing what operation to use when given a word problem. Students will have a TEST Tomorrow on all of Decimals! Study!!
7th: Today in class we did one last review activity on Proportional Reasoning using collaborative word problems. We also did a $25,000 pyramid with vocabulary from this unit. Study for tomorrow's TEST!!
8th: In both 8th grade classes today we did a review of integers. Basic understanding and operations with integers will be very important as we delve into Algebra in the next few weeks. Both classes also received the grades from the tests we took Friday. 2nd block no homework, 4th block finish the last few problems on the Integer Review sheet that we did not get to in class for homework.

Forgotten Friday

Ok so I admit I forgot to post yesterday! But you guys all know you don't have Homework on Friday!!

6th: Today in class we completed our discussion on Multiplying decimals and talking briefly about dividing decimals. We began a worksheet to practice some dividing, but did not complete it in class. I suggested students use it for more practice over the weekend if they felt like they needed more practice, however it will not be a graded HW assignment. We will complete our lesson on dividing and review for a test on Monday. Our test will be Tuesday on all of Decimals.

7th: Today in class we did a really neat spreadsheet activity to make a scale drawing of the solar system. Ask your students how their perception of the planets' relative sizes has changed. This was a great activity to finish up our study on ratios, proportions, and scale. We will have a test Tuesday!

8th: Both 8th grade classes completed a test today on Squares, Square Roots, and the Pythagorean Theorem. Be sure to ask your child how they did! I will pass back papers on Monday.

8th Grade band, great job playing at the South Stokes game last night!! It's always a joy to go up to South and see former students. In just a short time you will be the former students, isn't that amazing!?!

The end of the beginning!

I had a student today tell me that they felt like "the beginning of school is over now". I thought about it for a second and, wow, it really is. The mid way point through the 1st quarter is approaching quickly, and truly folks, the beginning of the year is gone! Time flies when you're having fun!
6th: We began discussing Multiplying and Dividing Decimals today in class. Students should complete p B-40 for homework. We will continue with dividing tomorrow and have a test on Decimals Tuesday.
7th: Today we did a great collaborative learning activity with scale and the map of North Carolina. While investigating the map, your students learned about places in North Carolina that some of them had never heard of. They also learned how to use the scale on a map to find actual distance and about the chart on most maps that gives you distances between major cities. They did a great job of working in teams and switched roles with ease.
8th-Both: Both 8th grade classes reviewed today for tomorrow's TEST!! Study Hard :)

Go Warriors!!

Today was an early dismissal day, so we only had 25 minutes in each class. We took quizzes in 6th grade and 8th grade-2nd block. In 7th grade, we looked at Japanese problems with scale and proportions that Mr. Capizzani brought back for us from his trip this summer. In 8th grade-4th block, we continued with Pythagorean Theorem. All 8th graders will have a test Friday on Squares and Square Roots, The Real Number System, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Tonight our Warrior football team will play Piney Grove "under the lights" at South Stokes. I wanted to take a second to wish them well on their game! Also, I hear the soccer and volleyball teams romped Meadowview yesterday! Congrats guys and gals!

A "Nerdy Kinda Day" is the Best!

6th: We began the day this morning with a review of adding and subtracting decimals and led right into the application of using a check register to keep up with an account. Students should finish #11-17 on their check register for HW and write a well written letter to their parents asking to open a checking account. Students, be sure to include what we had been learning in class and solid reasons that they should say "yes" in your letter! Quiz on Estimating, Adding and Subtracting Decimals tomorrow!
7th:Today we watched a video about a Hotwheels designer( http://www.thefutureschannel.com/dockets/hands-on_math/designing_toy_cars/ ), then had a great discussion on scale models and drawings. Students should complete worksheets p390 and 112 for HW.
8th-2nd block: We watched a "really Nerdy" video on Pythagorean Theorem in class today! http://students.ed.uiuc.edu/strysick/eport/math.htm Click here to see it again and print the words :) We completed our discussion on Pythagorean Theorem. Students should do worksheet p CC-52 for HW. Quiz Tomorrow, Test Friday!
8th-4th block: Today in class we looked again at Pythagorean Theorem focusing on using Pythagorean Triples. Students will complete Pythagorean Theorem tomorrow and should be ready for a test Friday!

Curriculum Night Tonight!!

6th: Today we passed back Quizzes from Friday and covered Adding and Subtracting Decimals. Student should do HW p123 #21, 22, 25, 26, 35, 41
7th: Today we passed back and went over HW from last week. Students began talking about scale drawings and models today in class. We will continue this discussion tomorrow. No Homework.
8th -2nd Block: Today we began a discussion of how the Pythagorean Theorem is an application of square roots in real life. Students were to complete worksheet from class for homework. We will continue talking about how square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem are useful in life tomorrow.
8th -4th block: Today we began a discussion of how the Pythagorean Theorem is an application of square roots in real life. Students were to complete #1-5 on the front and 7 and 8 on the back of the worksheet from class for homework. We will continue talking about how square roots and the Pythagorean Theorem are useful in life tomorrow.

Life isn't always fair.... so you better go while it's here!

Have a great weekend everyone! I know several of you mentioned going to the Stokes Co. Fair. Have fun, and eat some candy apples for me! As for me, I'm waiting for the deep fried snickers bars at the Dixie Classic!

Quiz Tomorrow!!

6th: Today in class we reviewed estimating decimals then talked about how decimals must be written when writing a check. Checking accounts are a great application of decimal in real life. Parents please allow your children to "help" you with your checking account this weekend! We will have a quiz tomorrow on the basics of decimals.

7th: Today we discussed applications of proportions in the real world. Students should complete the circled problems on sheets KE and KD for homework.

8th-2nd block: Great job on your 3D Real number systems today!! Quiz tomorrow on Squares, Square roots, and the Real Number System!

8th-4th block: Complete the coloring for your Real Number Hexagon for homework tonight. Quiz tomorrow on Squares, Square roots, and the Real Number System!

Crazy Hazy Day!!

Crazy - That's what my day was, how about you? I feel like the school year is flying by already!! Can we make it stop!?!? Anyone else need a snow day already?

6th: Completed talking about the basics of decimals. We watched a “brainpop" on Rounding Decimals after a few technical difficulties! Tomorrow we will discuss how writing decimals in word form is useful when writing checks. We will have a quiz Friday on Place Value, Writing Decimals, Rounding, Comparing, and Ordering Decimals.

7th: Today in class we started talking about Proportions. We were able to watch a “brainpop” on Proportions and talk about how to solve them. We talked about the similarities between analogies in Language Arts and Proportions in Math. We did a worksheet titled "Secret Code" for classwork.

8th-2nd Block: Today we discussed the Real Number System. We used a chart to classify number into subsets within the set of real numbers. We also developed two visuals to show the real number system, one as a tree map and one using a Venn diagram type organizer. Tomorrow in class students will build their own 3D representation of the real number system.

8th-4th Block: Today we discussed the Real Number System. We used a chart to classify number into subsets within the set of real numbers. We also developed two visuals to show the real number system, one as a tree map and one using a Venn diagram type organizer. We talked about how each of the grade level teams in our school are a subset of the Warrior team and how each homebase is a subset of their respective grade level team, just as Rational and Irrational Numbers are subsets of Real Numbers and Integers and Wholes are a subset of Rational Numbers. Tomorrow we will work more with classifying Real Numbers.

 

Katie Burford

Southeastern Stokes Middle School

6-8 AIG Mathematics

Writing the day away!

This morning was spent with a countywide practice writing test so I did not have class with my 6th grade class or my 2nd block 8th graders! I will see you guys tomorrow!!

7th: Today we discussed comparative shopping using unit rates. We looked at 5 different real life cell phone plans and talked about why comparative shopping is necessary. We also discussed using unit prices in the grocery store. The classwork sheet titled "What do I do??" was given and should be completed for HW. Don't forget the writing portion in bold at the bottom of the sheet. Be sure you do this on your own paper!! I challenge you to talk to your parents about how they use comparative shopping and unit rates in their daily lives.

8th- 4th Block: Today we concentrated more on using and estimating Square Roots. We did worksheets D-71 and D-72. These should be completed as HW if you did not finish in class.