09/30/2014 - Mystery Pictures

Reminder:  All work must be shown in order for students to receive homework credit.

General Math
All classes worked on a mystery ordered pair picture.  This assignment was homework if it was not finished in class.

Integer timeline projects are due this Friday, October 3rd.

The next unit test will be next Wednesday, October 10th.

Accelerated Math
The students have some more integer operation practice due tomorrow.

A mystery graphing picture was also assigned and is due on Thursday.

The students had 30 minutes of class time to work on these assignments after we did a few examples on the board.  I walked around and helped students with any questions.

The students will have a quiz this Friday, October 3rd.  The quiz will cover integer operations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide) as well as graphing on a coordinate plane.

The integer operations projects are due on Monday, October 6th.

The next unit test will be next Wednesday, October 10th.

09/29/14 Update

The Multiple Choice results from Test 2 have been posted in Infinite Campus.  ALL CLASSES had an average above 80% for the multiple choice portion of the test.

General Math
Today in general math we started on our graphing unit.  The students did some independent research on ordered pairs.  After a few minutes we discussed their findings as a whole class.  Then we practiced/reviewed how to plot ordered pairs on a coordinate plane.  The students' homework was to finish their practice.  Most students were able to finish their homework in class.

Integer Timeline Projects are due this Friday, October 3rd.

Games for Extra Practice - Ordered Pairs Graphing

http://www.brainpop.com/games/gameovergopher/

http://www.mathplayground.com/locate_aliens.html

http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/ctf/ctf_hotmath.swf

Accelerated Math
Today in accelerated math we also reviewed ordered pairs and graphing on a coordinate plane.  The students took notes and practiced graphing and assigning ordered pairs in class.  We reviewed the graphing practice during class.

Next we discussed and took notes in our foldable on multiplying and dividing integers.  After a few examples the students started on their homework on multiplying and dividing integers.

Those students that did not receive a 100% (3 out of 3) on T2LT4 - adding/subtracting integers will be completing more practice for homework tomorrow night.  On Friday we will be taking a quiz that can replace the score on T2LT4.  It is very important that all the students in accelerated math can master integer operations.

The integer projects are due on Monday, October 6th.

Games for Extra Practice - Integer Operations

http://www.mathnook.com/math/bike-racing-math-integer.html

http://www.math-play.com/multiplying-and-dividing-integers-game.html

09/24/2014 - Integers Unit Test Tomorrow

All classes will have a unit test covering integers tomorrow.  

Math ESS (after school tutoring) is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday until 4:10 pm.  Please send a note with your student if they have permission to stay.  

General Math (Periods 1, 2, 4 & 5)

Project
On Friday, September 26th the students will have a whole class period to work on their integer timeline project.  The students will need a poster board to put their timeline on.  Today we went over the requirements.  Tomorrow I will actually be giving the students a copy of the project requirements.

The final project is due by Friday, October 3rd.  This grade will be counted as a project grade in the Test/Quiz/Projects.  The project will be worth 15 total points which is equivalent to a test grade.  The students will have the scoring rubric.  We also discussed the requirements to receive 100% in class.  This Friday will be the only class time allotted for completing this project.  If the students do not complete the project this Friday they will need to finish it at home.

Upcoming Unit
The upcoming unit will be focused on graphing using a coordinate plane.  The students will learn how to solve real world problems by graphing ordered pairs on a coordinate plane.

Accelerated Math
On Friday, September 26th the students will have a whole class period to work on their integer operations project.  Some students will need a poster board to put their timeline on.  However the students have a total of 9 options for their project. Today the students received a copy of the project options and grading rubric.  The students only have to complete one of the nine projects.

The final project is due by Monday, October 6th.  This grade will be counted as a project grade in the Test/Quiz/Projects.  The project will be worth 25 total points which is equivalent to a test grade.  This Friday will be the only class time allotted for completing this project.  If the students do not complete the project this Friday they will need to finish it at home.

Upcoming Unit
The upcoming unit will be focused on graphing using a coordinate plane.  The students will learn how to solve real world problems by graphing ordered pairs on a coordinate plane.  In addition, we will continue working on integer operations (including multiplication and division.)

Grades Report

I have updated the grades with everything I have from the students at this point.  Tomorrow I will be sending home detailed grade reports.  Students will receive extra credit if they return them signed by a parent and/or guardian.

Signatures for students with A, B, or C are optional.  Signatures for students with a grade of D or F are required.

09/28/2014 - Integers Update

All classes will have a quiz on integers tomorrow.  The quiz will cover absolute value, opposites, ordering integers, and graphing integers on a number line.

General Math
Today we practiced solving real-world problems using integers with pair partners.  Most classes were able to finish the practice and discuss the solutions prior to the end of class.  The only exception was 4th period.  Most students finished but not all...so tonight the homework for 4th period is to finish that practice.

I wanted to give you a heads up that next week we will be doing an integer timeline project.  Details about the project will be given to the students next week.  The students will need a posterboard for this project.  The students will have time in class to work on the project.

The students were given the opportunity to take their short answer and extended response answer home to re-do prior to receiving a score for the Unit 1 Test.  The students were warned that they HAD to return it in order to receive any credit.  I have several students that have not returned their responses even after reminders. Once I have entered all scores for those I have received  I will be entering zeros and marking these as missing.

Accelerated Math
Today we started on adding integers.  We added notes to the Integer Operations foldable.  We also started practicing adding integers with the same sign and integers with different signs.  The homework for today was three real world word problems.  Tomorrow after the quiz we will be continuing to practice on adding and subtracting integers.  

As we continue to work on integer operations the students will be assigned an "Integer Tic-Tac-Toe Project".  The students will select one of the nine projects to complete.  The details and project options will be given to the students next week.

09/16/2014 - Integers

Today all classes took a Pre-Test over Integers.  In most classes we were able to start on the Integers unit.  I have summarized today's activities and homework by period below:

1st period
All students took the integers pretest.  

2nd period
All students took the integers pretest.  We started on opposites, the opposites of opposites, integers on number lines, and integers for real world situations.  Homework:  Front side of Practice sheet

4th period & 5th period
All students took the integers pretest.  We started on opposites, the opposites of opposites, integers on number lines, and integers for real world situations.

Homework:  Front & Back side of Practice sheet  

(Most students finished the homework in class.)

6th period
All students took the integers pretest.  We started on opposites, the opposites of opposites, integers on number lines, integers for real world situations and absolute value.

Homework:  Two sheets of Practice Front and Back

(Most students finished the homework in class.)

09/15/2014 - Wrap-Up Unit 1

General Math
Today the students were on a normal schedule.   We discussed and reviewed the scoring requirements for short answer and extended response questions.  We also reviewed some examples and discussed how the responses would be scored and why.  The students have an opportunity to complete a self-reflection as homework tonight.  The students also were given their short answer and ERQ responses to edit before tomorrow since this was their first Unit Test.  Normally the students will not have the opportunity to revise their responses for full credit.  The final version returned tomorrow will be scored and recorded for Unit Test 1.

Tomorrow the students will be completing a Pre-Test for Unit 2 - Integers.

Accelerated Math
Today we discussed and reviewed the scoring requirements for short answer and extended response questions.  We also reviewed some examples and discussed how the responses would be scored and why. The students then completed a self-reflection on the short-answer and extended response questions.  I will be reviewed these self-reflections and scoring the responses this week.

Tomorrow the students will be completing a Pre-Test for Unit 2 - Integers.

If your student would like to purchase an App for extra integer practice, the following App could be used:  Integer Operations Practice App

Additional Practice

Additional Math Practice by Standard

09/08/2014 - Test Tomorrow

All math classes will be taking the unit test on decimals & fractions tomorrow.  Today we played a Jeopardy review game to prepare for the test tomorrow.

Extra Practice - Games

Today we worked on dividing fractions using both calculations (KFC) and models.  Monday we will be reviewing for our unit test on Tuesday.  I have listed some games that might be helpful for students that need or want to practice more.

Dividing Fractions


Decimals: Choose Add, Subtract, Multiply, & Division

09/04/2014 - Dividing Fractions & Upcoming Unit Test

Today your students worked on dividing fractions.  They learned and practiced dividing fractions using both a calculation and a model.  All classes took notes and an example of each type of problem.  Periods 2, 4, 5, & 6 have homework that is due tomorrow.

Video: Using models to divide fractions by fractions

Unit Test
We will be having a Unit Test on Tuesday, September 9th.  The test will cover adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals and dividing fractions with and without models.  On Monday, we will be reviewing for this test.

Math MAP Exams
The students will be begin taking their Fall Math MAPS exams on Wednesday, September 10th.  If your student has math during 1st or 5th period they will take their Math MAP exam on Wednesday, September 10th.  If your student has math during 2nd or 6th period they will take their Math MAP exam on Thursday, September 11th.  If your student has math during 4th period they will take their Math MAP exam on Friday, September 12th.

09/02/14 - More Decimals Practice

This week the students are on an alternative schedule due to the Reading MAP testing.  Today my math periods 1 and 5 had a block schedule (almost 2 hours) and 4th period had a class that was normal (50 minutes).  We continued to work on decimal problems.  All students worked very hard today.  

The Math MAPs testing will be next week.

No Homework for tonight :)