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Same weekly agenda is posted weekly in Google Classroom! 

Spring Term 2020 – Distance Learning via Google Classroom – Assignments posted Monday mornings for the week’s required lessons.  Google classroom codes by period:

Wednesday, April 1

CW:

Welcome back!  It has been a long and strange spring break.  I hope all of you are safe and staying positive.  I miss seeing you on a daily basis.  I look forward to re-connecting via distance learning next week.   I am learning about many programs and resources to help us connect and hope to Zoom soon – to see your faces. 

We have connected as whole staff, on grade level teams and individually with Zoom to help figure out next steps.   It has been nice to see the faces of my co-workers, learn some new skills, explore cool curriculum ideas and get my mind off the current situation in the world. 

I hope our learning together can “transport” us to the next steps and focus our energies on learning new systems/tools and re-igniting the learning in a fun way. 

HW:

Try to connect with family or friends using Zoom – maybe on your school iPad – get used to the features and try out different views – there are great video tutorials available through the Zoom website and through google/you tube.  Try out your microphone, lighting – try to find a good place to avoid noise and distractions from others in the house (if possible).   Have fun with it – try to connect with groups of people! 

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End of 2nd Term

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Wednesday, March 11

CW:

• Completed Warm Up #4 – reviewed combining like terms – showing work!
• Gave answers to last night’s HW #31 a-f and #32 a (with work to find variables in diamond problems)
• Teams worked to fix/enhance HW – then, we reviewed tough problems from #31 – reviewing identifying terms – adding/subtraction of integers
• Teams added #33 to HW and found the median and mean – plus, as an extension they created a box plot of the data
• All classes checked #32 b-d – added work to show solving variable equations

HW:

• no new HW – enjoy the long weekend! 

Tuesday, March 10

CW:

• Worked on “warm up” review W.S. #1-3 – reviewed algorithms – fixed errors – reviewed – identifying terms; using PEMDAS; combining like terms – writing expressions as sums so we can commute and associate
• Read 4.2.1 Intro – discussed apple problem – 2 ways to solve! 
• Team worked on 21; 22 and 23 – in spirals – teams discussed items first – then wrote brief (but thoughtful) bullet points to answer each question asked – ready to review in class on Wednesday! 
• Reviewed HW (due Wednesday)

HW:

• Finish CW (in spiral) 4.2.1 #21-23 – due Wednesday
• 4.2.1 #31; 32 – write problem – show work – circle answers!  – on lined paper – due Wednesday

Monday, March 9

CW:

• Discussed proportional relationships (vocabulary) – took notes on Multiple Representation of Proportional Relationships – specifically writing those relationships as a Rule; a Table; and a Graph – will have a copy of notes for those absent or taking the quiz
• Students absent last Friday – took quiz during class!
• Watched Bill Nye – Solving For X – reviewed key vocabulary – good introduction to Proportional Relationships! 
• Worked on “Warm Up” #1 only – using substitution to solve variable equations

HW:

• Go to bed earlier tonight! 
• All make-up/missing work for Term 2 – due by 3:45 pm on Tuesday, March 10
• Collecting “yellow” Extra Credit passes on Tuesday!

Friday, March 6

CW:

• Algebra Tile Quiz

HW:

• “Green” CW/HW packet due Monday, March 9th

Thursday, March 5

CW:

• Students checked HW 118-121 with team – we corrected all in class
• Reviewed 118 in detail and made the jump from unit rates to proportional/linear relationships – showed students coming attractions and introduced concepts such as graphing functions: input/output tables; slope of lines; how the changes in one variable affect the other variable – graphed the situation and predicted additional values based on solving proportions
• Reviewed for quiz on Friday – reviewed answers/processes for many of the CW/HW problems from the past week – to review combining like terms and simplifying expressions. 
• Passed on “green” CW/HW packet – due Monday, March 9th – will count for 3rd term since no time for make-up
• Friday’s quiz will count for 2nd term

HW:

• Review for quiz – fix/correct HW problems reviewed today
• Prepare CW/HW packet – due Monday, March 9th

Wednesday, March 4

CW:

• Checked with team/partner – CW/HW from last Thursday/Friday – specifically we reviewed #98; 108 c-d; 112 – student teams presented work to show highly proficient work to support the correct answers – the rest of the class critiqued the work and we identified and fixed mistakes – adding work to make the communication more clear.
• Reviewed specifics of the last quiz of the term – this Friday
• Specifically, there are 6 problems – 10 total answers – will be scored on a proficiency basis – key concepts being tested: combining like terms; finding area and perimeter of tile collections; using the distributive property; Algebra tile basics

HW:

• 4.3.3 #118-121 (on lined paper)

Tuesday, March 3

CW:

• Reviewed the online algebra tiles and the algebra tiles in our textbook – compared to the tiles we have been using – online (e-tiles) are same as the tiles we have been using – books are reversed – shaded means positive (a bit confusing)
• Specifically we reviewed as a whole class 4.3.3 #103 a; 104 all
• With partner – students created tiles using app on e-book for problems #105-107 (all parts) – for problems 105 and 106 – use tiles online to manipulate – show work on paper (spiral) to show work by Identifying like terms (symbols) and drawing associative and commutative connections (connecting lines).
• For 107 – creating the tiles online and drawing them on paper will help you find 2 different expressions (one with parentheses)

HW:

• finish 4.3.3 #105-107 (in spiral) – due Wednesday
• Make sure 98; 108 c-d; 112; 113; 117 completed – will review all above problems on Wednesday to prepare for Quiz on Thursday (or Friday)

Monday, March 2

CW:

• Checked in with whole class on last Thursday’s HW – specifically reviewed items 95; 96 (reviewed dividing by a decimal); 93 and 98 (just gave answers)
• gave all answers for 95; 96 (front of MN worksheet) and 93; 98 (on back side of worksheet) – reviewed some (will review hard ones on Tuesday)
• Started to review the CW/HW from Friday – looked at #108 a and b – reviewed notation and work needed to show ID like terms and commuting and associating the like terms to simplify expressions – will review 108 c and d on Tuesday

HW:

• no new HW – will review in detail #93; 98; 108 c, d; 112; 113 and 117 on Tuesday – make sure you fix and enhance all before Tuesday – all review for next quiz – later this week! 

Friday, February 28

Guest Teacher Today

CW:

• Team review/enhance HW time – specifically reviewed work and fixed #4-95 and 4-96 – answers given in class – students were to fix them with work. 
• Also reviewed 4-93 and 4-98 with team – again, work to support answers.   Answers will be reviewed on Monday!
• Students started CW/HW with study team – continuation of practice with combining like terms – by using commutative/associative properties/making zero’s/simplifying algebraic(variable) expressions
• Specifically – On lined paper: 4.3.3 #108; 112; 113; 117

HW:

• Finish CW 4.3.3 #108; 112; 113; 117 -showing  work to support answers
• Finish/fix 4-95;96 – 4- 93;98 – will review Monday

Thursday, February 27

CW:

• Checked in with team to review #7-10 on subtraction W.S.
• Teams wrote work for an item (1 each) and we reviewed the work – adding work and enhancing our diagrams
• Subtraction W.S. – turned in today
• Passed out a page (2 sided) with math notes from our current unit – Algebra Tiles/Representations – we looked at the notes a little – then assigned 4 problems from math book to review some of the notes – work on Math Notes handout! – problems listed in HW below

HW:

• On Math Notes Handout (lined paper if absent):
• 4-93 and 4-98 (on back side) 4-95 and 4-96 (on front side of math notes)
• note: these problems are in the textbook Ch. 4 – on pages 227-228

Wednesday, February 26

1st/2nd Periods:

CW:

• Many attended school play!
• Those remaining checked in with partner on HW #1-10 on subtraction worksheet – some finished
• Watched the “Story of One” – history of numbers + Bill Nye – “Solving For X”

4th/6th Period:

CW:

• Reviewed notes from Tuesday – reviewed Inverse property of multiplication and addition – reviewed all key properties in detail w/examples – checked and enhanced work for #3 and 4 (the homework ) – showing 2 ways to solve subtraction problems (removing tiles by creating zero pairs and using the inverse operation – using the algorithm – “adding the opposite”

All Classes HW:

• Finish p. 9 #1-10 – show work (using tiles) – due Thursday

Tuesday, February 25

CW:

1st/2nd periods:

• Reviewed notes from Monday – reviewed Inverse property of multiplication and addition – reviewed all key properties in detail w/examples – checked and enhanced work for #3 and 4 (the homework ) – showing 2 ways to solve subtraction problems (removing tiles by creating zero pairs and using the inverse operation – using the algorithm – “adding the opposite”

4th/6th periods:

• Reviewed basics of subtraction; Took notes on Inverse Property of Multiplication and Addition – reviewed algorithms for using the additive inverse to subtract numbers and the multiplicative inverse to divide numbers.  Worked on p. 9 of Algebra Tiles packet (ripped out last week) – specifically #1-4 (we worked on #1 together and reviewed #2 before the end of class – each item – show 2 ways to subtract using tiles – by using inverses and by adding zero pairs to take numbers away – examples given in class
• Worked with team to finish #1-4 only – 2 ways each!  – due Wednesday!

HW:

1st/2nd Periods:

• Finish p. 9 #1-10 – show work (using tiles) – due Thursday

4th/6th Periods:

• Finish p. 9 #1-4 – show 2 ways to subtract as demonstrated in class!

Monday, February 24

CW:

• Periods 1 and 2 – math class as usual – 4th and 6th period – watched math videos (due to play practice) – 1st/2nd will watch videos on Wednesday (during play performance)
• Periods 1 and 2 only:
• Reviewed basics of subtraction; Took notes on Inverse Property of Multiplication and Addition – reviewed algorithms for using the additive inverse to subtract numbers and the multiplicative inverse to divide numbers
• Worked on p. 9 of Algebra Tiles packet (ripped out last week) – specifically #1-4 (we worked on #1 together and reviewed #2 before the end of class – each item – show 2 ways to subtract using tiles – by using inverses and by adding zero pairs to take numbers away – examples given in class
• Worked with team to finish #1-4 only – 2 ways each! 

HW:

• 1st and 2nd period only: complete #1-4 on p. 9 worksheet (subtraction) – show 2 ways to solve for each! 

Friday, February 21

CW:

• Checked p. 8 of Algebra Tile packet – reviewed making rectangles – and using side length to find perimeter (combining like terms)
• Also looked for patterns and writing variable expressions – using the distributive property to solve!
• Checked p. 1-8 of packet (any items we have not checked)
• Ripped off last page of packet – p. 1-8 turned in today!

HW:

• none!  Enjoy the sun!

Thursday, February 20

CW:

• Reviewed p. 7 in the Algebra Tile Packet – using tiles to add/subtract – breaking apart numbers – making zero’s – using substitution to solve variable expressions
• Started and reviewed p. 8 – making rectangles with tiles and finding perimeter

HW:

• Finish p. 1-8 in Algebra Tile packet (we skipped p. 5)  – due Thursday

Wednesday, February 19

CW:

• Review re-writing algebraic (variable) expressions as numeric expressions – and solving – using substitution!  – “plug it in”
• Reviewed making zero’s – opposites/additive inverses
• Adding/subtracting expressions using tiles and notation – making zero’s by breaking up numbers
• worked on p. 7 of Algebra tile packet

HW:

• finish p. 7 of Algebra tile packet w/work as described in class

Tuesday, February 18

CW:

• Worked with team/then whole class on 4.3.2 #85-87
• reviewed finding perimeter by labeling and combining like terms – systematically adding the outside dimensions
• Worked extensively on #86 – using substitution to turn algebraic expressions into numeric expressions – then solving
• Worked on #87 – finding perimeter from each perspective – left of figure; right of figure; looking down on figure from on top; looking up from the bottom + “hidden” dimensions
• Will review above again on Tuesday – big concepts! 

HW:

• no new HW – enjoy the sun!

Friday, February 14

CW:

• Checked with team #75; 80 and p. 4/6 in Alg. Tile packet
• many teams moved on to checking/finishing 85-87 (from Thursday)
• Checked – whole class #75 and 80 – reviewed combining like terms – using notation (described different ways to show like terms) – finding area (easy – count like tiles/terms) – finding perimeter (harder – labelled dimensions – combined like terms)
• Check p. 4 and p. 6 in packet – some classes did not finish checking

HW:

• Finish 4.3.2 #85-87 (on lined paper – started Thursday and HW Thursday) – many did not have done

Thursday, February 13

CW:

• 4.3.1 #75; 80
• 4.3.2 #85-87
• Work with team/partner to complete – show work – draw tiles (don’t trace them) and show work to simplify expressions – circle answers

HW:

• Finish CW – see above
• Finish Alg. Tile Packet p. 4 and 6

Wednesday, February 12

CW:

• Reviewed proofs for why 2 negative factors multiplied together  equal a positive product.  Notes in spirals. 
• Practiced a couple of problems involving negative factors
• Worked on Inverse property of addition (opposites) – making zero’s – zero pairs
• Specifically, we worked on p. 4 and p. 6 in the Algebra Tile Packet – writing numeric and variable expressions and representing those relationships using algebra tiles; making zero’s by adding opposites (or additive inverses)

HW:

• Finish Algebra Tile packet p. 4 and p. 6 (with work as described in class)

Tuesday, February 11

CW:

• Finished reviewing in detail Ch. 2 Test – reviewed all items and students enhanced and fixed errors
• Took notes on multiplication of 2 negative numbers – why equals a positive – gave and described 3 proofs for this math fact – reviewed multiplication as repeated addition and subtraction – looked at the – sign as (subtraction, negative and as an opposite sign)
• Played a bit in Algebra Tile packet – simplifying variable expressions

HW:

• none

Monday, February 10

CW:

• Returned Ch. 2 Test – reviewed all problems in periods 2, 4 and half in period 6 – only passed it back and quickly reviewed scoring only in period 1
• Will review all – in detail (finish) on Tuesday
• Discussion and feedback about Friday’s MAP testing – students gave feedback about positive aspects of the testing day and we shared some areas we (me or the school) could improve the next time we test for OSAS and MAP again in the Spring.
• Reviewed a few sections in the Algebra Tile packet – only in a couple of classes – will continue on Tuesday! 

HW:

• no new HW – enjoy the sun! 

Thursday, February 6

CW:

• Worked in Algebra Tile Packet – reviewing combining like terms: making zero pairs; solving variable equations; notation to show work without algebra tiles
• Finished notes and completed pages 1-3 of packet – if absent – see me outside of class to catch up and to get help with the concepts – completing the packet
• Today we also reviewed the checkpoints in the back of the textbook – specifically we reviewed Checkpoints 5-7 on pages 545 – 551

HW:

• Get a good night’s rest – tomorrow is the day of testing  – Required district testing (MAP assessment) – both Math and Language Arts
• Bring a reading book and pencils to the MAP test in your 1st period
• Take every math question carefully – each question counts and the test “learns” your skills as you test – use scratch paper to list key facts and work out the problem – see if you can improve your proficiency level from the Fall MAP test scores!
• No math class on Friday (will be testing with 1st period all day on MAP assessment)

Wednesday, February 5

CW:

• Returned and reviewed Ch. 2 CL #130-138 – talked about scoring and making up the assignment – optional! 
• Algebra Tiles – focused on naming tiles – area/perimeter; simplifying expressions by combining like terms; making zero pairs by adding opposites; subtraction by removing tiles; showing variable expressions using tiles and writing numeric/algebraic expressions
• Focused on pages 1-3 in packet

HW:

• no new HW

Tuesday, February 4

CW:

• Algebra Tiles introduction – played with tiles – vocabulary/key ideas discussed include: variable vs. constant terms; terms vs. tiles; numeric expressions; algebraic/variable expressions; area and perimeter of algebra tiles
• Worked on Algebra Tiles packet – worked on first 2 pages
• Reviewed grading of Ch. 2 Test review (showed stats)

HW:

• no new HW
• missing many Ch. 2 Test Reviews (130-138) and “Blue” CW/HW packets – missing packets are marked as 0’s in studentvue – turn in asap! 

Monday, February 3

CW:

• Turned in Ch. 2 Test Review (Ch. 2 CL #130-138) – due beginning of period with work to support correct answers (given in book)
• “Blue” CW/HW cover sheet passed out – due Tuesday – beginning of period – in order – self scored – all work complete and fixed/enhanced
• Ch. 2 Test – most finished in class – if not done – see me outside of class to finish – I am available before school from 8:40 am – 8:55 am and after school most days for 8-10 minutes to finish.  Needs to be finished asap. 
• After test – students put CW/HW packets together – self scored – due Tuesday
• Preview next unit – algebra tiles/algebraic expressions – starts on p. 216 (Ch. 4.3.1) and continues into Ch. 5 and Ch. 6 – next unit starts on Tuesday

HW:

• “Blue” CW/HW packet due Tuesday – ready to go – stapled/scored/enhanced. 

Thursday, January 30

CW:

• Team time to check in on HW
• Passed back last quiz and last quiz review – went over every item on quiz – students fixed and corrected their errors – Test on Monday builds on these skills
• Reviewed items 119 – 120 in detail – reviewed mean; median; mode; range and the best way to describe a data set
• Reviewed Ch. 2 Test Review in detail – showed how answers can be found – explained directions for HW in detail

HW:

• Ch. 2 Closure #130-138 – write problems out; show work; label problems; circle answers; check answers on e-book or p. 127 – fix and correct errors in pen (visible) – due Monday- beginning of period

Wednesday, January 29

CW:

• Check/review as a class #96-99 – reviewing multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers – focus on estimation; diagrams and standard algorithms
• Answers given to HW 101-105; 115-118 – some problems reviewed whole class – time for teams to fix/correct/enhance errors – difficult problems – will check hard ones on Thursday
• Reviewed in detail the expectations for HW – students had about 10 minutes to work with their study team on the HW

HW:

• 2.3.1 #119; 120  (lined paper)
• Specific work needed – #119 – calculate (show work) the mean, median, mode and range for the data set – then, decide and describe the best way to describe the data without listing all the ages
• #120 – show work converting forms of portions – answers in back of book (checkpoint 2)

Tuesday, January 28
CW:

• Warm Up – #102-103 – basics of simplifying before multiplying/dividing out one’s/pulling out “one’s”
• Checked CW from Friday #95-96 in detail – reviewed area model diagrams and standard algorithm for multiplying mixed numbers
• Reviewed HW in detail

HW:

• 2.3.1 #115-118 (on lined paper)

Monday, January 27

CW:

• Checked current grade – passed back last CW/HW packet (yellow packet) – reviewed scoring (what I was looking for) and students verified the score was accurately recorded
• Reviewed what happened on Friday with sub
• Checked in with team (some had new seats) on the CW/HW from Friday – 95-99 (on lined paper)
• Checked last Thursday’s HW – 88:90:91 – in great detail – added notes/enhanced/fixed
• Will check 95-99 on Tuesday (many had not finished – maybe confusion with the sub?) – please finish for HW (if not done) – on lined paper
• Reviewed new HW for tonight in detail

HW:

• 2.2.6 #101; 104; 105 (on lined paper – due Tuesday)
• Finish 2.2.6 #95-99 (on lined paper – was CW/HW if not done last Friday) – will check on Tuesday in detail – reviewing multiplication of mixed numbers

Friday, January 24

Guest Teacher Today! 

CW:

• Checked HW with study team – 2.2.5 #88; 90; 91 – added labels – compared diagrams – helped each other out! 
• Worked through lesson 2.2.6 – multiplying fractions/mixed numbers (diagrams plus algorithms) – specifically worked on 2.2.6 #95-99 (on lined paper)

HW:

• 2.2.6 #95-99 (on lined paper) – finish for HW – time on Monday to check in with team before we review/fix as a whole class! 

Thursday, January 23

CW:

• Reviewed and added notes to MN on multiplication of fractions – unit rectangle models – took notes using “brownie pans” – labelled our unit rectangles with dimensions
• Reviewed/enhanced HW #86-87 – added work/notes/labels
• reviewed HW in detail – on lined paper

HW:

• 2.2.5 #88; 90; 91 – lined paper – due Friday

Wednesday, January 22

CW:

• Review new math notes – on back of quiz review – added notes about unit rectangles
• Turned in spirals (with purple CW cover sheet) – CW graded for work done in 2020
• Checked Quiz review in detail – student corrected/fixed work – collected (due today)
• Quiz 2.2.5 – many finished – if not done – see me outside of class in the next 2 days! 
• Reviewed CW/HW – when done with quiz or HW

HW:

• 2.2.5 #86-87 – use unit rectangles – read problems carefully – ready to check with team on Thursday! – on lined paper – I have your spirals to check CW!

Tuesday, January 21

CW:

• “Yellow” CW/HW packet due today (will accept on Wednesday for full credit)
• Reviewed problem #84 a – in detail
• Took notes on 84b – creating Histograms – also created a line plot; a bar graph; a box (and whisker) plot for the same data – height of sunflowers – reviewed similarities and differences of these displays of data (how to “look” at the data – a display)
• Started quiz review – due Wednesday – will review before quiz on Wednesday!
• Bring spiral on Wednesday- CW in spiral notebook will be graded for effort/completion (only problem/classwork from 2020)

HW:

• Quiz Review (W.S.) #1-3 – on lined paper – due Wednesday

Friday, January 17

CW:

• Read a MLK Jr. Handout with quotes – watched a bit of MLK speak
• Reviewed and checked (many students enhanced) CW/HW from lessons 2.2.4 and 2.2.5
• Specifically we reviewed #81 – solving variable equations/solving equations/vocab; #80 – generic rectangles (distributive property); #83 – parts of wholes/diagram; #84 mean/median; #92 – simplifying expressions/diagramming expressions; #93 – proof of associative property of multiplication; #94 – reviewed why each was T/F
• Passed out CW/HW packet cover sheet “yellow” – gave time to assemble and staple packet in class – due Tuesday – beginning of class

HW:

• Prepare CW/HW packet “yellow” – due Tuesday – enhance/fix/finish and problems not completed (all answers given in class – most problems reviewed in class with examples)
• Wednesday Ch. 2 Quiz
• Will be collecting math spirals on Wednesday – during quiz – to evaluate/grade CW since the beginning of January – all CW is listed in this blog – make sure all CW problems are labelled and easy to find in your spiral (labels)

Thursday, January 16

CW:

• Checked lesson 2.2.4 – reviewed items #72-76 in detail – completed 77 b-d using generic rectangles as we reviewed the Distributive Property
• Started discussion about similarities between bar graphs and histograms – will continue on Friday

HW:

• 2.2.5 #92; 93; 94 (92 – show a linear diagram (number line) and numeric expression/solve); #93 – solve each part; #94 – verify/explain  why each part (a-d) are True or False

Wednesday, January 15

CW:

• Time to work on 2020 resolutions – students focused on action items they can do to improve themselves in their roles as student: friend/peer; family member; and to serve themselves! 
• Shared out habits/practices that will help grade/improve performance in school
• Reviewed notes and lesson from yesterday – reviewed distributive property – some classes started discussing histograms
• Returned “Pink” CW/HW packet in periods 4 and 6 (also returned some late packets today to 2nd period students) – reviewed expectations and how items can be enhanced for a better grade

HW:

• no new HW
• Make sure Monday and Tuesday’s HW is completed – will check all remaining problems on Thursday! (see below for exact details)

Tuesday, January 14

CW:

•  Reviewed HW with team- then whole class
• Specifically we did: #79 – enhance diagrams and simplified expressions (gave answers and reviewed c and f – started discussion about distributive property – reviewed algorithm for multiplication of decimals
•  #81 a – reviewed writing algebraic (variable) expressions; solving variable equations using inverse operations
• #82 – reviewed both a and b
• Passed out a math notes handout for Ch. 2 – will review for quiz and test for Ch. 2 over next 2 weeks – today discussed Distributive Property
• Completed 2.2.4 #77a (took notes too) – in spiral
• Reviewed HW in detail

HW:

•  2.2.4 #80; 83; 84 (a only on 84) – #80 – use distributive property to solve (see example); 83 – key facts; work; diagram/calculations; 84 – mean and median – show work!  (part a only) 

Monday, January 13

CW:

• Reviewed 2020 Resolutions – gave a list of kid friendly resolutions – Mr. Wade shared his resolutions in his role as a teacher – students were encouraged to list resolutions in their roles as a student; as a friend/peer; as a family member; and to serve themselves! 
• 2.2.4 – reviewed 67-74 – completed 75; 76 in class (with team)
• Reviewed HW in detail (not 2nd period – sorry)

HW:

• 2.2.4 #79; 81; 82 (on lined paper)
• work needed #79 – diagram each!  show numeric operations; #81 – write variable expressions/number sentences for each; #82 – show work converting the portions to their different forms

Friday, January 10

CW:

• 1st period – no class  today – Middle of the middle breakfast – 2.2.4 #67-74 is homework (due Monday) – in spiral (will give 5-10 minutes on Monday to check in with team)
• 2nd/4th/6th periods – worked on #67-74 with study team – 2nd period reviewed 67-71; other periods will review all on Monday
• Reviewed multiplication as repeated addition; also reviewed “terms” and circling terms first; discussed “simplify expressions” – writing them with fewer terms – or fully simplified is one value

HW:

• Complete 2.2.4 #67-74 (in spiral) – ready to check with team/class on Monday! 

Thursday, January 9

CW:

• Checked HW – 2.2.3 #62-66 with study team – then looked/reviewed student work on board – enhanced all in class
• Started lesson 2.2.4 – multiplication as repeated addition – started #67-74 (will finish on Friday – periods 2, 4, 6) – in spirals

HW:

• 1st Period only: Complete 2.2.4 #67-74 (in spiral) – show work – write out expressions – will give 1st period 10 minutes on Monday to check in with study team to get help/finish! 

Wednesday, January 8

CW:

• 2.2.3 #58-60 – reviewed linear and algebra tile (integer tiles) diagrams – using absolute values to find sums – using commutative and associative properties and breaking numbers apart
• Reviewed student work and explanation for problems 58 and 59 on white boards.
• Started HW together as class – talked about set up of work – one problem per line

HW:

• 2.2.3 #62-66 (on lined paper) – folded “hot dog” style – 1 problem per line – space to fix/correct

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

CW:

• Reviewed math class expectations – new office hours starting NOW – handout given (yellow)
• Mr. Wade is now available DAILY from 8:40 am – 8:55 am and after school daily for at least 10 minutes for extra help or one-on-one support
• Reviewed linear (number line) representations and algebra tiles (Integer tiles) to represent Integer addition
• Specifically we worked on 2.2.3 #58 a-h – corrected and reviewed some in class today – not homework! 

HW:

• No new HW
• Many are missing the “pink” packet that was due before break – please turn this in asap!  Check your grade online to see if I have received your packet – all packets turned in from periods 1 and 2 are graded and returned (4th and 6th will be returned as soon as I finish scoring them) – I did mark missing if no packet was received.

Friday, December 20

CW:

• Turned in Pink CW/HW packet – due today (many turned in on Thursday)
• Reviewed commutative and associative properties – plus found zero pairs – playing the game – Win-A-Row
• Lesson 2.2.3 #57 – students played multiple rounds of game – practicing combining (adding) integers and trying to beat their opponent
• Some classes watched a short video about how GPS technology helped a small village in India – GPS was discussed this unit tied to our work with the 4 quadrant graph

HW:

• none!  Have a great break! 

Thursday, December 19

CW:

• Reviewed Absolute Value notes from yesterday – compared notes from other classes – made notes available to all students who were absent or missed key items in their notes.  
• Students were given time to sort/staple/score their CW/HW packets – due today or Friday for full credit
• Checked HW 51-55 in detail – reviewed linear representation vs. integer tiles vs absolute value to demonstrate numeric expressions
• Some classes previewed the game we are playing on Friday – lesson 2.2.3

HW:

• prepare “pink” CW/HW packet (enhance/finish) – due Friday
• No new HW until 2020

Wednesday, December 18

CW:

• Team check on HW – 51-55 – review algorithms/work for each item – specifics for each problem given in class yesterday and today
• Reviewed all as a class – in detail – students enhanced work with pen! 
• Absolute value – review – using lengths (absolute values/distances) to compose integers – relationship to linear representations – specifically reviewed 2.2.2 #44 – 45 – notes!
• Passed out “pink” CW/HW cover sheet – reviewed expectations for assembly – due Thursday! 

HW:

• Prepare “pink” CW/HW packet – due Thursday – name/fix/staple/score packet

Tuesday, December 17

CW:

• Returned last quiz – reviewed every item with multiple approaches presented to solve most – looked at student work mostly (anonymous) – students fixed and corrected errors with work to support correct answers
• Reviewed 2.2 .2 #47-49 – linear representation of “zero pairs” and using the commutative and associative properties to make composing numbers easier – discussed many ways to “break apart” numbers in problem 48.
• 2.2.2 #49 – introduction to algebra tiles (integer tiles) – discussed relationship to linear (number line) representations
• Discussed homework in detail

HW:

• 2.2.2 #51-55 (on lined paper) – write problems – show work!  – don’t forget HW help if stuck or to verify!

Monday, December 16

• Field Trip Day – UO Basketball Game! 

Friday, December 13

CW:

• Checked 2.2.1 #40 – reviewed coordinate graphs (4 quadrant) in detail – discussed ordered pairs; movements on the x and y axis; labeling coordinates and the history of the graph
• Checked 2.2.1 #41 – reviewed averages (mean, median,mode) and discussed the “best average” for the situation – in this problem the median (15) best represented the data set as it wasn’t skewed by the outlier (120). 
• Reviewed 2.2.2 #43 (in some classes) – discussed “zero pairs” – also reviewed 5 key math properties we are reviewing and using this year: Commutative; Associative; Identity; Inverse and Distributive Properties – these properties are expanded and used extensively in Algebra and Geometry! 
• Some classes started to check/review 47-48 (only 1st) – rest will cover next week!

HW:

• no new HW
• make sure 2.2.2 #47-49 are completed in spiral to review next week! 

Thursday, December 12

CW:

• Warm up – 2.2.2 #42-44 – in spiral – practice adding integers and rational numbers – using linear representations (number lines) as well as commutative and associative properties – discussed making “zero pairs”
• Checked – whole class – reviewed all 42-44
• Jumped ahead to #46-49 – worked in teams – finish for homework – will check Friday! 

HW:

• finish 2.2.2 #47-49 (in math spiral) – ready to check on Friday

Wednesday, December 11

CW:

• Team time to check in on HW – #36-41 plus CW – “tightropes” for #31 (3 linear expressions (diagrams) + 3 numeric expressions
• Reviewed HW (all class) – added notes to HW about distributive property – checked 36-39 today (will check 40; 41 on Thursday)
• Students checked current grade on ipad – reviewed scoring on first 2 assignments – gave directions on how to enhance to improve grade (optional) – also looked at quiz score – will review quiz on Friday – once all have taken it (hopefully)
• Started 2.2.2 – looking at 42 and 43 (just started in some classes)

HW:

• no new HW
• 2.2.1 #36-41 was due today (again we checked in detail 36-39)

Tuesday, December 10

CW:

• Team time to finish yesterday’s CW and enhance last night’s HW – used this blog to view specifics needed. 
• Reviewed specifics needed for yesterday’s CW and HW – whole class shared out some expressions and linear representations for the 2.2.1 Resource page – #31 a-e (looking for 3 numeric expressions and 3 different linear representations for each)
• Reviewed in detail the HW tonight and the work needed

HW:

• 2.2.1 #40, 41 – added on to last night’s HW – or add another page
• enhance/finish 2.2.1 #36-39 – work needed is listed in blog from yesterday – reviewed in class today!
• Finish 2.2.1 #31 (on 2.2.1 resource page) – 3 numeric expressions + 3 linear representations for each! 

Monday, December 9

CW:

• Reviewed with team 2.2.1 #31;33 – looked at Cecil app – representing linear representations of Integer addition
• As a class – reviewed #32 and #34 – discussed commutative property of addition (and multiplication)
• Passed out 2.2.1 Resource page with number lines (tightropes) of the varying lengths from problem 31 – as a class we completed linear representations for problem a – and, we represented these as written numerical expressions (on the resource page)
• Expectation was for teams to complete #31 a-e on resource page – with both linear relationships and numerical expressions. (3 for each)
• Some teams started HW in class!

HW:

• 2.2.1 #36-39 – on lined paper
• Specific work for HW:
• #36 – use Math Notes p. 86 – show generic rectangles
• #37 – numeric expressions and linear representation for each
• #38 – show work – commutative and associative properties!
• #39 – record range for each – show division by number of intervals to find interval size

Friday, December 6

CW:

• Quiz – fractions/decimals/%
• “Practice” Test due
• “4.3” packet due
• 2.2.1 #31-33 (work in spiral) – use e-book – try e-tool on #31 to help! 

HW:

• Finish 2.2.1 #31-33 – in spiral – use e-book – try e-tool for #31 – we’ll use this next week! 

Thursday, December 5

CW:

• Team time to check in on 4.3 packet – shared algorithms/work
• Answers given – many problems reviewed
• Practice test – solo work time – then time with team/partner
• Answers given to all students – on handout – fix/correct by tomorrow

HW:

• Finish/fix/add work for 4.3 packet and Practice quiz – due beginning of class! 

Wednesday, December 4

CW:

• Reviewed simplifying fractions using divisibility rules; dividing out common factors (ones); ordering fractions using approximation/LCD
• Checked 4.3 all – 4.5 some – 4.7 some
• Will check and review rest of 4.5 / 4.7 on Thursday

HW:

• Finish Packet with work on worksheets – due Thursday (to check and review for quiz on Friday) – due on Friday with corrections and work! 

Tuesday, December 3

CW:

• Divisibility Rules – notes – get from Mr. Wade if absent
• Checked some of 4.3 worksheet – using new notes – methods
• Passed out new “congrats” – extra credit tickets + work from 1st term
• Time to work with team on 4.3 “packet” 

HW:

• Periods 1,4, 6 – finish 4.3; 4.5; 4.7 #1-10
• Period 2 only – finish 4.3; 4.5 only

Wednesday, November 27

CW:

• Collected extra credit passes – due today
• Reviewed simplifying fractions – comparing fractions – reviewed finding LCM and GCF using prime factorization
• Completed 4.5 #1-4 – whole class
• Work time to complete 4.5 (2nd period started 4.5 only)
• Time will be given next Tuesday (about 10 minutes to check in on 4.3/4.5 – before we check as a class

HW:

• make sure 4.3 and most of 4.5 is finished (with work) by next Tuesday!

Tuesday, November 26

CW:

• All make-up/missing work due today! 
• Guest Teacher today! 
• Reviewed notes in spiral from Monday’s class – simplifying fractions
• Worked on lesson 4.3 worksheet – showing work

HW:

• Finish 4.3 #1-22 (show work on worksheet)

Monday, November 25

CW:

• Returned last test – reviewed scoring and each item in great detail – reviewed common mistakes – compared individual results to the group’s – on frequency table
• Reviewed updated grade report – last day for make-up/missing/enhanced work is tomorrow! 
• Took notes on simplifying fractions – reviewed finding common factors; dividing out common “ones”; using prime factorization to find GCF; using divisibility rules to find common factors
• Started work on 4.3 Packet #1-4 (only) – showing work for how to simplify fractions

HW:

• no new HW
• All make-up/missing work is due Tuesday, November 26 for the term!  – Turn work into Mr. Wade’s basket in room – or, his basket in the office! 

Friday, November 22

CW:

• HW from Monday and Tuesday – due today – stapled and collected
• Reviewed next week’s lesson – resources we will use
• Discussed/notes on powers/exponents/scientific notation/powers of 10
• Watched the Ray & Charles Eames film – Powers of Ten – and the rough sketch video (part of it!)

HW:

• no new HW
• All make-up/missing work is due Tuesday, November 26 for the term! 

Thursday, November 21

CW:

• Reviewed converting decimals to fractions – both repeating and terminating – discussed place value – algorithms to complete
• 2.1.2 #19-22 – in spirals

HW:

• no new hw
• Monday’s and Tuesday’s HW due Friday – should be fixed/enhanced – see below
• 2.1.1 #10-12; 14-15
• 2.1.2 #26-30

Wednesday, November 20

CW:

• Checked and reviewed HW with team and whole class – answers given – reviewed “tough” problems – looked at work shown to support answer – circling answers
• Reviewed repeating vs. terminating decimals/absolute value as related to distance and range/scaling axis practice
• Turned back last CW/HW packet (Yellow Packet) – reviewed the scoring of the packet – reviewed each assignment and reviewed what “A+” packets/assignments looked like.
• Started discussing the pattern for writing repeating decimals as fractions – more tomorrow! 

HW:

• no new HW – all make-up/missing work is due Tuesday, November 26th for the term

Tuesday, November 19

CW:

• Checked HW (#10-12; 14-15) with team – answers given – students corrected errors – we review parts of #11 and some others – varied by class period
• Worked on #16 – diamond problems – solving variable equations – reviewed vocab – variable expression/numeric expression/substitution – reviewed solving equations using inverse operations
• #18 – re-writing fractions/decimals/%/words/diagrams for portions
• Looked at Math Notes – p. 81 – we have already reviewed most of these algorithms! 
• Started HW in class (some classes)

HW:

• 2.1.2 #26-30 – write problem; show work; correct using HW help!  (on lined paper)

Monday, November 18

CW:

• Completed and reviewed 2.1.1 #9 (6th only); 13; 17 – reviewed determining whether a decimal terminates or repeats – 2 ways
• Reviewed algorithms for converting mixed numbers to a single fraction greater than 1 (aka improper fractions)
• started HW in class

HW:

• 2.1.1 #10-12; 14-15 – on lined paper – show work!  – due Tuesday

Friday, November 15

CW:

•  Worked with study team on 2.1.1 #1-9 – reviewed algorithms – work/reasoning
•  Checked and reviewed portions as diagrams; fraction; comparing fraction with unlike denominators; terminating and repeating decimals – models to represent repeating/terminating
• Reviewed (whole class) #1; 3; 4; 5; 6; 8; 9
• Worked with teams on #13 – reviewed determining repeating/terminating decimals – will pick up here on Monday! 

HW:

•   no new HW
• All make-up/missing/enhanced work due Tuesday, Nov. 26th for the term

Thursday, November 14

CW:

• Reviewed Ch. 2 – Intro and 2.1.1 – reviewed division – watched video on dividing cheesesticks – matching up to long division algorithm – looked at math notes on mixed numbers/fractions greater than 1
• Finished Ch. 1 test – part B
• Finished Diagnostic pre-test – content/standards we are covering this year – just to see what students already know
• When done with test and Diagnostic test – students read (on ipad) lesson 2.1.1 – intro – read through #1-4 – then completed #5,6, 8, 9 – in spirals – showing work/algorithms – will touch base with study team on Friday to touch base and correct

HW:

• Finish reading 2.1.1 #1-4 (look at examples – maybe view cheesestick video again? – complete #5, 6, 8, and 9 in spiral – ready to discuss with team on Friday

Wednesday, November 13

CW:

• Test Ch. 1 – part B – many finished today – more time will be given on Thursday
• Most students turned in completed CW/HW packet – “yellow” – will give full credit if turned in by Thursday, Nov. 14th
• Packets should be: stapled in order; work shown to justify answers; corrected/errors fixed and work enhanced; packet is self scored
• When finished with test – students took (will take on Thursday) a pre-test for later units (pre-algebra and pre-geometry standards)

HW:

• No new HW
• If CW/HW packet “yellow” not turned in – please complete asap – full credit if turned in by Thursday, Nov. 14th

Tuesday, November 12

CW:

• New seats!  Grade reports passed out – same as given to parents at conferences!
• Review for Ch. 1 Test – part B – all period
• Started by working on #148 with team – reviewing simple probability – on test on Wednesday
• Looked at HW 142-147 – reviewed work to show supporting link to answers
• Specifically – reviewed mean; median; mode; range – added in a negative data value (looking ahead!)
• Reviewed re-writing fractions using the Big One – Identity property – reviewed #114 after working on it with study team
• Passed out CW/HW cover sheet “yellow” – due Wednesday at the beginning of period – stapled in order; self scored; errors fixed and corrected; enhancements done in class! 

HW:

• CW/HW Packet “Yellow” – due Wednesday – beginning of class period  – – stapled in order; self scored; errors fixed and corrected; enhancements done in class!  

Wednesday, November 6

CW:

• Checked HW (137-141)  with team – then reviewed all as a class – reviewed checkpoints at end of book (problem 141) – extra practice if help is needed! 
• Checked 131; 133; 134 – finding missing probabilities – concepts reviewed include compound probability and adding/subtracting probabilities to find unknowns
• Reviewed HW (next test review- test is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13

HW:

• Ch. 1 CL1 #142 – 147 – write problems; show work; correct – answers are on p. 68 – if wrong – try to figure out mistake and fix them!  – due Tuesday, November 12th – on lined paper! 

Tuesday, November 5

CW:

• Partner/Team checked HW 124-126; 129 – gave answers – then, re-checked and fixed errors – reviewed all in class with work
• Checked and reviewed #119b – 123 in great detail – reviewed compound probability and re-writing fractions with common denominators – using the Identity property – Big One!
• Worked with study team on 1.2.8 #130; 131; 133 – will check 131 and 133 in class tomorrow
• Reviewed new HW

HW:

• 1.2.8 #137-140; 141 – write problem; show work to support answer – circle answer – check 141 on p. 538 (back of book) – draw diagram, show and use formula – fix and correct!  – Due Wednesday! 

Monday, November 4

CW:

• Returned and checked last CW/HW packet – reviewed 2 “example” packets to review scoring rubric and how to enhance with extra work!
• Reviewed with study team the HW from last week – 119-122 and 95-101 – plus teams worked on #123 if done! 
• Checked 97-99 – reviewed using the identity property – big one to write equivalent fractions and to compare fractions – reviewed finding common denominators – common multiples (least is easier) to add/subtract and compare fractions
• Checked 119 – finding the missing pieces of the spinner – using LCD
• Reviewed HW in detail – some classes started in class

HW:

• 1.2.7 #124-126; 129 – write out problems/show work/diagrams/use HW help to check/verify answers – on lined paper – due Tuesday

Friday, November 1

CW:

• Mr. Wade survey – Completed in class!  Thanks for the constructive feedback!
• 1.2.7 #119-122 – Compound Probability – In Spiral – work solo – then, with team and/or partner
• 1.2.5 #95-101 (in math spiral) – already assigned 95-96+ (finish with team or for HW)

HW:

• Finish CW – 1.2.7 #119-122; 1.2.5 #95-101
• Candy Extra Credit – due next Wednesday, Nov. 6th (optional) – handout in class has information and ideas! 

Thursday, October 31

CW:

• Checked 90-94 (periods 2-6) – reviewed mean (shortcuts); ratios; probability – changing the sample space; fractions/decimal/percent conversions
• Worked with teams on 1.2.5 #95-101 (all classes at a different finish spot) – reviewed some of these problems in class – rest on Friday

HW:

• no new HW – enjoy the fun tonight! 
• Candy Extra Credit – due next Wednesday, Nov. 6th (optional) – handout in class has information and ideas! 

Wednesday, October 30

CW:

• Checked 87-89; 90-94 – in detail – students presented their algorithms to solve and write equivalent fractions; simplify fractions; use the big one (Identity property)
• Classes were all off a bit – some reviewed all above – some still have more to review (due to fire drill)- on Thursday
• started HW

HW:

• 1.2.5 #95-96 (in spiral)

Tuesday, October 29

CW:

• Reviewed Candy Extra Credit – surveyed students on favorite 2 candies they “desire” to get on Halloween – Assignment asks students to make a frequency table of the candy they collect – details on handout in class – OPTIONAL – due Wednesday, Nov. 6th
• Reviewed Identity Property – to write fractions as percents – using the Big One! 
• Reviewed other algorithms to write fractions as %
• Reviewed 85-89 in great detail – students explained their algorithms and processes

HW:

• no new HW

Monday, October 28

CW:

• Checked rest of last test (except 6th period – due to fire drill)
• students corrected errors with pen – reviewed common mistakes and misunderstandings – tests turned in (to check corrections) – expect 6th period – did not finish
• Started checking 85-89 – reviewing conversion of fractions to percents – will complete tomorrow (Tuesday)

HW:

• No new HW
• If not done with 85-89 or 90-94 – please complete!  Will check on Tuesday! 

Friday, October 25

CW:

• Reviewed the experimental probability – the “experiment” on the spinner – the results were remarkably close to what we expected – the “theoretical” probability – results are on my back board! 
• Discussed why the results were so close to what we expected – controlled experiment – multiple repetitions – proved that the more you conduct an experiment the closer the actual results will be to the theoretical probability
• Discussed CW due today 85-89 (many had not completed due to field trip – will check on Monday)
• Checked grade on student vue – now includes the other 50% – the assessment mark – next test will be averaged with first test for 50% of overall grade
• Checked first test from Ch. 1 – in detail – reviewed proficiency scoring and reviewed the entire front side in all classes – some classes have reviewed most items on the back as well – will finish on Monday – students were finding their errors and fixing/correcting their work

HW:

• Finish 1.2.4 #85-89 (in spiral)
• Finish 1.2.4 #90-94 (on lined paper)
• No new HW! 

Thursday, October 24

CW:

• Only 1st period and 6th period met today – AVID Field Trip
• Same agenda as Wednesday
• Work time on 1.2.4 #85-89 (work in group – work/answers in spiral)
• Work time on HW 1.2.4 #90-94 – on lined paper – due Friday

HW:

• Finish 1.2.4 #85-89 (spiral) – time to work on Thursday in 1st and 6th period only (2nd and 4th on AVID field trip) – hopefully time will be given to complete in LA/SS class !  Due Friday!
• 1.2.4 #90-94 – on lined paper – due Friday! – p!; w!; c! – use HW help once you have attempted the problems

Wednesday, October 23

CW:

• Finish the Experimental probability for the spinner – #1-55 – each person 20 spins + 1 “extra” set of 20 – to make a total of 100 spins per group – recorded the group totals (along with individual totals) on record sheet
• Mr. Wade recorded all the group totals to find the class totals and the totals for all 4 – Math 7 sections – results shared on Friday! 
• Put “green” CW/HW packet together in order – stapled – self scored – based on rubric on front of sheet – turned in! 
• Groups got to work on 1.2.4 #85-89 (in math spiral) – Due Friday! 

HW:

• Finish 1.2.4 #85-89 (spiral) – time to work on Thursday in 1st and 6th period only (2nd and 4th on AVID field trip) – hopefully time will be given to complete in LA/SS class !  Due Friday!
• 1.2.4 #90-94 – on lined paper – due Friday! – p!; w!; c! – use HW help once you have attempted the problems

Tuesday, October 22

CW:

• The Story of 1 – History of math and the number 1 – watched about 75% of video – stopped periodically to review content – ties to 6th grade Social Studies content

HW:

• Fix/correct “green” CW/HW packet – ready to turn in on Wednesday

Monday, October 21

CW:

• Reviewed Theoretical vs. Experimental probability – embedded throughout lesson/review in class today
• Checked CW/HW 67-69 plus HW 80-84 – gave all answers -discussed all problems – expectation is for students to enhance/fix errors in HW (80-84) – due tomorrow in “green” packet
• demonstrated how to create a spinner to complete 1.2.1 #55 – then did the experiment with the spinner – 20 times – if not done – complete at home – directions are on the e-book – once you click on 1-54 student e-tool – it takes you to the spinner tool – follow the directions on the left to fill out the spinner as we set it up in problem 54 (on record sheet) – 8/20 red; 6/20 blue; 2/20 yellow; 4/20 green
• Do the experiment 20 times (spin it) – record tally marks on record sheet for each color (stop at 20 spins) – record your experimental probability (as a fraction out of 20) on your record sheet

CW:

• Finish #55 – recording 20 spins – record results on record sheet – will complete “group” experimental probability on Tuesday
• Prepare CW/HW packet – in order – top to bottom – staple in order; name on every page; will complete 1-54- 1-55 on Tuesday before turn in!  Fix/correct errors on HW problems in packet

Friday, October 18

CW:

• Finished  Ch. 1 Test – 2nd day! – Great job on day #1
• Check HW 80-84 with peer and with HW help – enhance/add work and reasoning – will check as class next week
• Theoretical Probability practice – 1.2.2 #67-69 – in spiral – most (who were done with test) worked with peers to complete

HW:

• If not done with CW (please complete for Monday)
• Finish/Check 80-84 with HW Help
• Complete 1.2.2 #67-69 (in math spiral)

Thursday, October 17

CW:

• Ch. 1 – Check-in #1 (aka Test) – many completed – some need more time on Friday
• For those that finished – time to work on HW – due Friday

HW:

• 1.2.3 #80-84 – on lined paper – p!; w!; c! (HW help) – due Friday

Wednesday, October 16

CW:

• Reviewed Theoretical probability – with spinner problem – set up yesterday – tied to #54 – will do the “experiment” to compare on Friday or Monday
• Checked HW 70-74 in great detail – referenced HW Help – for hints – added work with pen
• Reviewed many items on Thursday’s test –  discussed proficiency grading – each item worth 3 points
• Reviewed new HW – due Friday – read and reviewed (briefly) each problem – students had 4-9 minutes to work on HW in class (depending on period)

HW:

• 1.2.3 #80-84 – on lined paper – p!; w!; c! (HW help) – due Friday

Tuesday, October 15

CW:

• Checked HW 57-61 – reviewed simple probability – theoretical vs. experimental probability – Mean/Median/Mode – students fixed work – already checked via HW Help
• Reviewed #53 – discussed setting probabilities (controlling odds/chances)
• Discussed #54 – calculating the theoretical probability of getting a red/blue/yellow or green on a spinner – completed work (already done in spiral) on 1-54; 55 Worksheet – calculated how many spaces (out of 20) each color would be represented on spinner
• Reviewed HW expectations (see under HW)

HW:

• 1.2.2 #73 – 74 (on same HW paper as last night’s assignment 70-72)
• #73 – use ratios to solve!
• #74 – use math notes box to find interval size – use distance known divided by number of intervals

Monday, October 14

CW:

• Reviewed simple probability – desired outcome over total possible outcomes
• Specifically we reviewed 1.2.1 #50-53 (54 in some classes)
• Key concepts reviewed – compound probabilities (add individual up); Theoretical vs. Experimental probability; setting the sample space (changing it to affect theoretical probabilities)
• Reviewed HW briefly – due Tuesday

HW:

• 1.2.2 #70-72 (on lined paper – p!; w!; c!) – due Tuesday

Wednesday, October 9

CW:

• Some are finishing MAP – district required testing – some will not finish – due to absence or length of test (no time limit) – make-up plans to be announced by admin soon
• Finish, then Check HW (57-61) with HW Help – look at every hint/answer – add work to your work – explain your reasoning – not just the answers – circle answers – looking for P!; W!; C! (with HW help only)
• 1.2.1 #53; 54 a-e – read carefully – key facts – show math in math spiral

HW:

• 1.2.1 #57-61 (with P!; w!; and some C!) – due Monday
• 1.2.1 #53; 54 – in spiral – due Monday (some already completed 53 – last week)

Monday and Tuesday, October 7 and 8

CW:

• Required district math testing – MAP
• Bring a reading book!

HW:

• 1.2.1 #57-61 (write out problem; show work; correct if possible using HW Help) – due Wednesday, Oct. 9th

Friday, October 4

CW:

• 1.2.1 #50-52 – review probability – desired outcome over total outcomes

HW:

• 1.2.1 #57-61 (write out problem; show work; correct if possible using HW Help) – due Wednesday, Oct. 9th
• All make-up/missing work for mid-terms is due Monday, October 7th! 

Thursday, October 3

CW:

• Reviewed simple probability – related to earlier “color-rama” game activity – discussed theoretical (do the math – calculate the odds) vs. experimental (do the experiment) probabilities
• Reviewed agenda for rest of week and next week Monday and Tuesday
• Reviewed new district math test information – shared details – will be taking next week on Monday and Tuesday – called MAP test (replaces easyCBM test)
• Worked on 1.2.1 #50 – made a probability number line – discussed events that are “impossible” – 0%; “possible” – greater than 0%

HW:

• 1.2.1 #57-61 (write out problem; show work; correct if possible using HW Help) – due Wednesday, Oct. 9th
• All make-up/missing work for mid-terms is due Monday, October 7th! 

Wednesday, October 2

CW:

• Checked grade on student vue – returned first CW/HW packet (grey) – reviewed scoring – make-up options
• Reviewed class participation grade criteria and scoring rubric
• Discussed process to speak to teachers (Mr. Wade for math) about scores – maybe you don’t understand or think I might have missed something – daily after school is a great time to touch base – Monday – Thursday
• Reviewed HW 45-49 in great detail – students added work/fixed errors and added methods/work to their practice
• Specifically we reviewed: number patterns; writing portions as fractions; decimals; percents; diagrams and using words
• Reviewed several algorithms for converting fractions to decimals and percents
• Started lesson 1.2.1 – discussion about probability – possible vs certain vs. Impossible – some classes worked in groups to complete #50 (making lists of probabilities)

HW:

• no new HW
• All make-up/missing work for mid-term grading period – due Monday, October 7th

Tuesday, October 1

CW:

• Reviewed representing portions (parts of wholes) – this means writing portions as fractions/decimals/percents (%)/words and diagrams
• 1.1.5 #44 a and b – completed in class – reviewed many algorithms to convert between each representation
• Worked with study team to fix/enhance last night’s homework (#46 and 47) with all the required parts (fraction/decimal/%/words/diagrams)

HW:

• 1.1.5 #48 – 49 (continue on last night’s HW page – attach another page if needed)
• specific discussed in class:
• #48 – use ratios and proportions to solve (if possible)
• #49 – draw the diagram – write formulas – show work – proper units – check with calculator to verify arithmetic

Monday, September 30

CW:

• 1.1.5 #40-43 – reviewed number patterns – quantified how the pattern and the answers followed sequences – described those sequences/patterns using place value; factors; etc. 
• Reviewed long division algorithm and used a model of a cheese stick to represent 1 whole- then, divided it by 9 people – wrote vocabulary for parts of division including parts of fractions
• Reviewed repeating and terminating decimals – showed how they repeat or terminate – no value after last decimal digit
• Reviewed Representation of Portions – Math Notes – and asked for all representations for HW #46 and 47

HW:

• 1.1.5 #45-47 – on lined paper – for 46 and 47 – please represent each part of the portion web – write each value as a fraction/decimal/percent (%)/diagram/and in words
• As always P! – write the problem/diagram; W! – record key facts and show work on how to get the answer; C! – check HW help if needed or seek help from another human! 

Friday, September 27

CW:

• Prepared 1st CW/HW packet – in order; name on each; 1 -staple – upper left corner – collected in class
• 1.1.4 #38 – solved using ratios and proportions – reviewed unit rates and unit price – the price per pound – related to grocery stores that list price per unit
• Started 1.1.5 – intro about patterns + #40 – looking for patterns with numeric expressions – will continue on Monday

HW:

• none – told students to do something for a family member without being asked to do so! 

Thursday, September 26

CW:

• Checked CW/HW from week – all due in CW/HW packet due Friday
• Specifically we reviewed:
• #20 – reviewed solving proportions using ratios and the “Big One” – the Identity property – also set up a table to find answers and showed proportionality on the table
• #21 – compared 2 fractions – using common denominators; using diagrams (strip models); converting to decimals/percents
• #22 – gave answers – students need to fix errors by tomorrow
• Checked “Guess my number” – some classes reviewed game #5 – solving variable equations
• #37 – reviewed scaling axis and played with changing the problems to make them more challenging – focused on finding the distance/range and dividing by the number of intervals – to find the interval size
• Worked on #38 – solving a problem using ratios and proportions – found unit rate (unit price) – in spiral
• Passed out and explained first CW/HW packet cover sheet – due Friday – stapled in order – all mistakes fixed and enhanced

HW:

• Prepare CW/HW packet  – due Friday – stapled in order – name on every page! 

Wednesday, September 25

CW:

• Checked HW in great detail -enhanced work with notes and math reasoning – reviewed expectations for CW/HW – labeling assignment/writing the problem out/showing work/correcting and enhancing work
• Specific discussed and explained:
• #35 Mean; median;mode + range
• Reviewed algorithm for long division – DMSB – reviewed repeating decimal notation
• #36 – used ratios to solve proportions – showing work
• #37 – added notes to Math Notes about scaling axis – worked through a and b

HW:

• none

Tuesday, September 24

CW:

• Worked with partners/team to review CW/HW from yesterday – #16 – games 1-5 (on blue resource paper)
• Reviewed many methods to solve – many students got excellent help from parents/family – thank you! 
• Reviewed solving variable equations by using inverse operations – then, verified solutions by plugging the solution into the original equation
• Returned Challenge(s) Assignment; 4321 assignment – students looked at current grade online (studentvue)
• Explained rubric for class participation – recorded weekly
• Checked #20 on HW (18-22) – will check 21-22 on Wednesday
• Reviewed HW in book

HW:

• 1.1.4 #35 (find Mean; median; mode and range); 36-37 – write problem/show work/correct if possible (HW help/peer/family) – will check in class on Wednesday

Monday, September 23

CW:

•  Reviewed HW # 18 – from Friday – notes/enhancements on HW paper about solving variable equations – two ways (guess and check) – we are now calling “INPUT/OUTPUT” and “working backwards” using inverse operations – most enhanced their homework with pen to reflect those notes on Friday
•  Warm Up – solved #15 – wrote key facts – translated into algebra – solved/verified
• Started work on 1.1.3 #16 (5 games + one bonus game) – used “blue” resource page to help translate/solve and verify solutions
• Worked solo – then whole class – then partners rest of period
• One class partner checked the HW from Friday 20-22 – will check as whole class on Tuesday

HW:

• 1.1.3 #16 – games 1-5 plus bonus (on blue sheet) – if absent – please complete on lined paper and staple work to blue sheet upon return

Friday, September 20

CW:

• Math Bio – turned in
• Quick review of simple probability – reviewed fractions to decimals to % – discussed Powerball (lottery) probability
• Checked HW #18 – focused on identifying key facts and translating into math
• Added to HW with Algebraic equation – solved it and verified it – also reviewed Guess and Check strategy – enhanced HW with blue/red pen
• Checked #19 with team – wanted Mean; median; mode and range for each – with work
• started HW with study team 20-22

HW:

• 1.1.3 #20-22 (on same HW paper from last night) – p! – write problem (key facts); w! – show work – label it (solve it another way if possible); c! – check HW Help if needed or time to verify and check progress – due Monday

 

Thursday, September 19

CW:

• Check HW 1.1.2 #11-14 – focus on C! – correction with another color pen – red/blue
• Notes on averages – mean; median; mode as well as range – guided notes – marking the text – used examples to explain “outliers” and each “average” – discussed the “best average” – in all examples it was not the mean (because of outlier)
• Review Math Bio – due Friday
• Start HW with partner/team

HW:

• Math Bio – Blue page – due Friday
• 1.1.3 #18; 19 – find mean; median; mode and range for each part – on lined paper- due Friday – P!; W!; C! – with hw help/parent/peer?

Wednesday, September 18

• Review CW/HW expectations – handout (yellow) – also on blog under “Math Practice Expectations” – P!; W!; C!
• Notes on Area/Perimeter – proofs of area of parallelograms/triangles and trapezoids – on Math notes handout
• Re-cap/quantify the results of color-rama game – experimental probability
• Notes on Theoretical Probability for Color-Rama game – doing the math – what we expected to get – in spiral
• Math Bio (blue handout) – due Friday

Tuesday, September 17

• Team work time – 1.1.2 #7 – verbal only
• #8 – play the game – try to quantify the fairness of the game – write down responses – discussed as class
• #9 – play game – teacher vs. class – which space would guarantee I lose?  Which space is more likely – can you quantify it?
• Looked at HW help – on ipads – reviewed last night’s HW (#11-14) – expectation is to fix/enhance/finish – will check on Wednesday – assignment scored based on completion – grade will be entered soon

Monday, September 16

• 4321 – 5 minutes to check in with team – verify answers – help team – due today – turned in
• Math Book Preview – set-up – numbering
• Lesson 1.1.2 #1-11; 12; 13; 14 – HW Practice – writing problem/showing work/using tools/math notes – in spiral – finish for homework
• write problem – draw diagram – write key facts – show/label work – circle answers with correct units – correct and fix work in pen (ebook/peers/parents/in class eventually)
• Full directions for ebook – look at tab: CPM Math
• ebook download:

• ebooks.cpm.org

• click enroll (green button) or log in with google
• use code 3AFE3

Friday, September 13

CW/HW

• Math Books distributed – checked out through CY library system
• Checked HW – 4321 #1-10 – checked “hard” ones and got help from peers to finish
• Started HW – continue 4321 – #1-30  – try your best to get one (or two) expressions for each total

Thursday, September 12

CW/HW

• Review this blog – Math 7 course information
• PEMDAS – practice 24
• 4321 #1-10

Wednesday, September 11

CW/HW

• Personal Challenges – Lessons learned – application to “math” anxiety and stress – students shared personal situations of challenge and overcoming/dealing with those challenges
• “Challenges” turned in to Mr. Wade – if absent – turn in asap
• Big discussion about “Math Anxiety” – many stories about fears and issues in math class and how we can overcome those feelings together as a team – everyone learning and teaching/helping
• Blog/Class Expectations – question/answer – will continue on Thursday! 

Tuesday, September 10

CW/HW

• PEMDAS sayings – finish solo – share out group
• Team roles – practice/review
• Class Overview/Bookmark Mr. Wade’s Blog – find errors/questions? – will review on Wednesday
• Personal Challenge – written – due Wednesday – describe a personal challenge you have faced and dealt with – describe how you felt before/during and after the challenge – will be turned in – optional to share with group/class on Wednesday

Monday, September 9

CW/HW

• Continue review of CY and Room 707 expectations
• New (assigned) seats today
• Hall Passes/Name Sticks – distributed/set up
• Full Class Letter – read/mark any questions for Tuesday Discussion/Review
• 24 Game Practice – PEMDAS  Notes – PEMDAS saying (team)