Friday, October 29

Students got their tests back today. We went over the test before doing a Halloween graphing activity. For the activity, students had to create a Halloween themed drawing on a coordinate grid. Then, they had to write directions to draw the picture. They gave the directions to someone on the other side of the room. That person followed the directions and drew the picture. The pair that had the best match received a prize.

NO HOMEWORK for the weekend!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Have fun & be safe.

Thursday, October 28

Test Day!!! Today the kids took the Chapter 2 test. I have graded the tests and will hand them back tomorrow. You can check edline to see your grade if you'd like. If you decide you want to retake, you will have to meet with me during Inspire or after school next week Tuesday, then you can retake the test next week Wednesday during Inspire or Thursday after school.
HW~NONE

Tuesday, October 26

With the excitement of the tornado warning today we didn't have much time to meet in Pre-Algebra. We were able to correct homework from last night and go over questions that students had on the homework assignment. Before we were dismissed for lunch students were able to start the review for the test. If you could finish #1-27 tonight, we will finish the rest in class tomorrow. We will also go over any questions that you have before taking the test on Thursday.
HW~#1-25 p. 122 & begin studying for the test!!

Monday, October 25

In the lesson today, we learned how to solve inequalities involving multiplication and division. Remember when the coefficient is negative, you need to reverse the inequality symbol. Tomorrow we start reviewing for the test on Thursday.
HW~#1-38 p. 115

Friday, October 22

Solving inequalities by adding and subtracting was the topic of today's lesson. Solving inequalities is very similar to solving equations except there is an inequality symbol. You also must graph your answer when solving inequalities, which is one difference than solving equations.
HW~#1-33(odds) p. 110....I hope everyone finished in class so you didn't have to take your math book home with you!

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday, October 21

QUIZ DAY!! Students took the quiz covering Sections 2-5 to 2-8. Everyone finished the quiz and had an opportunity to make corrections on his/her quiz. I have corrected quizzes and will hand them back tomorrow.
HW~NONE!

Wednesday, October 20

We reviewed for the quiz today. We tried to use the clickers but they are not working. I hope to figure it out by next week so we can start using them on a regular basis. Tomorrow we have a quiz covering sections 2.5 to 2.8.
HW~Study for quiz!!!

Tuesday, October 19

In class today we learned about writing and graphing inequalities. We talked about how we see inequalities in the real world, such as speed limit signs and height requirement signs at amusement parks.
Quiz coming up this week Thursday. We will review tomorrow.
HW~#1-30 p. 106

Monday, October 18

Today we learned how to solve equations by dividing and multiplying. Remember even if you can do the problem in your head, you must show the steps for solving the equation. We are trying to start good habits for math in the future.
HW~#1-36 p. 96

Friday, October 15

Today's lesson was about solving addition and subtraction equations. The students caught on very quickly and had 30 minutes of class time to work on their homework. We also celebrated that I am cancer free by eating Skittles...YUMMY!!
Have a great weekend!!
HW~#1-32 p. 91 (if not completed in class)

Thursday, October 14

Today we took a quiz covering sections 2-1 to 2-4. I will have quizzes and updated grades posted on Edline tomorrow. I also handed out progress reports to each student. The progress report has their current grade as well as any missing assignments highlighted.
HW ~ NONE

Wednesday, October 13

Today we review for the quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover sections 2-1 to 2-3. We reviewed teh distributive property and adding like terms in preparation for the quiz. Remember to review your foldable so you know all the properties.
HW~Study for Quiz

Tuesday, October 12

Today's lesson covered Variables & Equations. We learned the difference between an open sentence and an equation. Quiz is on Thursday covering sections 2-1 to 2-3. We will review tomorrow.
HW~ #1-32 p. 84

Friday, October 8

Northview Black Out Pediatric Cancer Day!

I was not in class today but Ms. Bollaert taught the class about the distributive property. Remember from the video clip yesterday that distribute means to hand out. When using the distributive property, you multliply everything inside the parenthesis by the number outside of the parenthesis.

HW ~ #1-43 p. 76&77 (if not completed in class)

Thursday, October 7, 2010

In math class today we learned about the properties of addition and multiplication. To start class we watch a fun video clip on YouTube about the associative, commutative, identity, and distributive properties. The video will hopefully help kids remember the properties. We also made a foldable with the definitions and reminders to help us remember the property.
Tonight's homework is listed below.
HW~2-1 #1-38 p. 71

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

We went over the test today. Those students who wish to retake the test will have to stay after school tomorrow to study with Mr. Felver (Mrs. Liley's student teacher). You will be able to retake the test either after school next week Tuesday or next week Wednesday during Inspire.

We also did our first Type 3 writing in math. Students had to write a letter to a 6th grader explaining how to add positive and negative numbers. If it was not finished in class, it is homework tonight!

Tuesday, October 5

Test Day...Students took their first test. I will correct tonight and have scores for the kids tomorrow.
HW~NONE

Monday, October 4

Today we review for the test we are taking tomorrow. Students worked on the Practice Test in the book. I answered questions before the end of class. Students should study by DOING problems tonight. They can work on problems from the Chapter Review for practice. The answers are in the back of the book.
HW~Study for Test!!

Thursday, September 30 & Friday, October 1

Yesterday we learned about the coordinate plane. We made a foldable to help us remember the four quadrants as well as the x-axis, y-axis, and origin. Students can use these foldables while doing homework or studying for a test or quiz.

Speaking of tests we have our first test next week Tuesday. The test will cover Chapter 1, except for sections 1-8 & 1-9. Today we review for the test by doing practice tests on-line at phschool.com . We used the new mobile lab today. The students had fun taking their test on the computer.

HW~No homework this weekend. Have fun at homecoming. GO WILDCATS!!!