Homework for last week of the marking period!

Hi everyone,

Our final week of the marking period is here! We aren't having an assessment this week, so if you are looking to boost up your grade, make sure you turn in the extra credit project (link in last week's post) and the test corrections for Friday's Rational Numbers test.

This week, we are finally starting my favorite math topic, algebra!

Here is the homework if you are missing anything. If you are struggling with the content, the homework helper on the right is a great resource! Look at lessons 2.17-2.22 for algebra.

Final week of Rational Numbers!

Hello everyone,

We will be finishing our study of rational numbers this week and taking an exam on Friday. The exam will cover addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of positive and negative numbers, including integers, decimals, and fractions.

To study, look through Lessons 1-8 in the Ready! textbooks, at the Homework Helper for lessons 2.1-2.16 (link is on the right), and at the homework assignments and Do Nows from class. I will be available for tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch on the 6th grade floor.

If you need some extra credit, this optional assignment is available. A paper copy will be given to the scholars on Monday. It is due by 4:15 PM next Tuesday, February 2nd.

Homework for the week is here. 

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Week of January 19th-22nd: Fraction Frenzy!

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a great long weekend! Here is the plan for the week:

Tuesday: Converting between fractions and decimals
Wednesday: Multiplying and dividing fractions
Thursday: Adding and subtracting fractions
Friday: Fractions quiz

Homework for the week is here.

And, to connect this week to the past two weeks, we will be doing all of the fraction problems using both positive and negative numbers. If this sounds impossible to you, or even slightly difficult, you need to play some math games!

Here are some fraction games. You can also download tons of great free apps to your smartphone or tablet. Any game that has you solving problems involving adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing, especially with fractions, will help you out!

Let me know if you need any help!

Homework for Week of January 11-15th

Hello everyone,

This week, we are continuing our study of positive and negative numbers by learning how to multiply and divide with them. Here are the lessons for the week:

Monday: Lesson 2.3, homework is here.
Tuesday: Lesson 2.4, homework is on the second page of Monday's homework.
Wednesday: Review for Integers Test, homework is to study for the test
Thursday: Integers Test, no homework
Friday: Test corrections, homework is to complete test corrections (due next Friday)

Scholars need to bring their new Ready! textbooks to class every day from now on, along with their Integer Packets. Their integer packets are just photocopies of the Math In Focus textbook pages for lessons 2.3-2.4, so that they can take notes directly onto the pages. If you misplace your packet, you can get a copy here.

Because scholars will not have access to calculators on Thursday's test, it's very important to work on mental math: adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing are all important skills. I recommend going to http://www.hoodamath.com/ and clicking on "math subject," then selecting the skill (addition, subtraction, multiplication or division) that you would like to work on.

There are also some great free apps available for smartphones and tablets. Any game that focuses on the four basic operations will be a great help!

As always, let me know if you have any questions.

Welcome Back! Homework for this week

Hello everyone,

I hope you had a lovely Winter Break, and are ready to start 2016!

This week, we will be starting our Rational Numbers unit by working on adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers.

Homework for Monday and Tuesday is here, and for Wednesday and Thursday is here.

Friday: Quiz on adding and subtracting positive and negative integers, no homework.