Week Update - 1/29/2015

First I want to apologize that I have not updated the blog until today.  The students have been working hard this week.  The test results from last Friday indicated that we needed to practice more on ratios.  So this week that is exactly what we did :)

Today the students created their own survey questions and actually conducted a survey during class.  Then using the data they collected they created ratio tables, ordered pairs, and a graph of the data.  I was very proud of their work!

We are going to re-test/re-quiz tomorrow so I am expecting the test results will improve.  I will be replacing the prior test grades with any improved scores.

Example of a ratio table:

Thursday, January 22nd - Unit Test tomorrow

Tomorrow all classes will be having a unit test over ratios.  Today the students reviewed during class by completing a study guide.  The students have this study guide to use in order to prepare for the unit test tomorrow.

01/20/2015 - Ratio Tables

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

Today during the morning we had a celebration for the 6th grade student for growth shown on 5th grade's KPREP test.  The students and teachers had a great time celebrating the students accomplishments.

1st and 2nd Periods
The assembly was held during part of these class periods.  However, we had time to review some concepts from earlier this year.  We worked some problems on multiplying decimals, dividing decimals, and dividing fractions (both with a model and calculation).

4th and 5th Periods
Today we started learning about how to find equivalent ratios for a ratio table.  We worked through examples as a class.  I checked at least one problem for each student and helped as needed.  The students did a great job working in pairs on the homework.  The homework is to complete problems #8 - #13 on the front side and THREE (3) problems of their choice from the back side.

6th Period
We reviewed ratio tables today.  We reviewed some examples in class.  The students were to finish problems #8 - #19 for homework.  Most of the students finished them during class time.

Video: Equivalent Ratio Tables

Practice: Equivalent Ratio Tables

01/14/2015 - Unit Rates

General Math
Today all classes worked on calculating unit rates to determine best buys.

HW:  Finish Best Buy problems

Accelerated Math
Today we continued to practice on calculating unit rates.  Many of the students seemed to be struggling with multiplying and dividing decimals.  In order to get more practice the students are calculating the unit rates by hand using division and then using multiplication to check their answers.  They did have some time to start the homework in class.  They are required to show all work on their own paper.

HW:  Finish Let's Make a Deal Problems

01/13/2015 - End of 9 Weeks Update

The second grading period (9 weeks) ends this Friday, January 16th.  I have posted ALL work that has been turned in with a name so far.  The students have been reminded multiple times that all late work must be turned in by Thursday.

Tomorrow any student that missed Friday's quiz on Inequalities will be making that quiz up during class.



Ratios Unit

Yesterday we started our new unit on ratios.  All students have learned how to write a ratio three different ways, how to find and identify equivalent ratios, and how to use ratios to solve real world problems.  The students in Accelerated Math learned how to calculate unit rates today.

Link to some ratio practice and notes:

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent Ratios

Video: How do you find equivalent ratios?

01/09/2015 - Quiz tomorrow

All classes had a review of inequalities practice sheet front and back to finish for homework tonight.  The students have a quiz tomorrow over inequalities.

This link has some helpful examples of how to solve inequalities:

How to Solve Inequalities

Reminder:  The last day for turning in missing/late work and projects is one week from today.

I will be updating grades in Infinite Campus by the end of this week.

01/06/2014 - More Inequalities Practice

Learning Targets

• I can graph an inequality.
• I can understand an inequality has more than one solution.

General Math
Today we went over the homework problems.  The students have more practice problems for homework tonight.  The students had plenty of time to work on the problems in class.  Most of the students completed the practice.  Tomorrow the students will be working on writing inequalities :)

Accelerated Math
Today we went over the homework problems.  The students have more practice problems tonight.  The students had plenty of time to work on the problems in class.  Most of the students completed the practice.  We will be working on compound inequalities :)

01/05/15 - New Year Updates

Today
Learning Targets:
- I can graph an inequality.
- I can understand an inequality has more than one solution.

Today we started our inequality unit.  The students completed a notes activity about inequalities using a Frayer model.  Then we worked through several examples in class together.  The students have 7 problems for homework.  Most students were able to finish most of the homework in class.

Helpful websites:
Learn Zillion Lesson

Games & Practice:

Inequality Wars

Graphing Inequality Practice


Challenge game:  Solving Inequalities Game

Other Information

• No ESS this week.  ESS resumes next Monday, January 12, 2015.
• Students that have not turned in their completed projected now have a zero listed in Infinite Campus.  I will accept the projects up until next Thursday, January 15th.  I will not deduct any points for it being late due to the illness and break. 
• The 2nd nine weeks ends on January 16th.  
• Makeup Math MAPS tests will be made starting tomorrow.  
• Due to copyright laws I will not be able to post copies of the homework on my blog.