Period+2+-+Math

__**1/12/12**__ I am so sorry that I have not updated the site in a while.

The past several days we have been learning a multitude of different things. We learned how to solve scale problems using proportions and how to find the missing side length using proportions. We took a quiz over this on Tuesday. If the student made below a 70, then they were given the quiz back and asked to make corrections to the ones they missed on another sheet of paper. Then they were to turn both sheets back in.

Yesterday and today we learned about line symmetry and rotational symmetry. We had a very fun activity today involving line symmetry.

HW: NONE. There is an assignment due tomorrow involving line and rotational symmetry, but they will have some class time to finish it up tomorrow. __**1/4/12**__ First of all Happy New Year. I can't believe that it is 2012! I hope everyone had a blessed Holiday!

Today in class we started scale drawings and maps. We talked about house plans and how they are drawn on a scale. We used a plan that had a scale of 2cm = 5ft. We had to measure certain parts of the plans in centimeters then convert that measurement to feet. The kids seemed to really grasp the idea well. We did numbers 1-3 together and then they were given 15 minutes to finish 4-10 on their own. (Some of the problems repeated) I will be checking their homework starting tomorrow. Your child can miss THREE homework assignments, but once the third one is not done they will be assigned after school detention.

HW: Complete "The House Designers" worksheet numbers 1-10.

__**HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2012...WOW!**__ __**12/12/2011**__ Today we reviewed all the odd numbered problems on the benchmark review. Each child was responsible for taking detailed notes over every problem. HW - Do all even problems. Use notes to help. __**12/8/2011**__ Student took the Unit 6 Test, completed a writing assignment for a daily grade, and turned in their unit 6 notebook for a daily grade.

HW - Finish the graded writing assignment if it isn't already completed.

__**12/7/2011**__ Today we reviewd for the Unit 6 test.

HW - STUDY!!!! __**12/6/2011**__ We completed an assignment for a daily grade today in class. I explained in detail how to complete the assignment and gave examples. The assignment had them choose two equations from five. Create a function table for the two equations. Then graph the two equations. After they were done they recieved a copy of the Unit 6 Study Guide. This is their homework. We will review all day tomorrow in class then test on Thursday.

HW - Unit 6 Study Guide and start working on getting their Unit 6 Notebook in order. It is due on Thursday.

__**12/5/2011**__ Today in class we covered how to graph equations. We worked on them for the whole class period together. Students were allowed to ask any questions they needed for clarification. We will be have a unit test on Thursday. On Friday we will start working on the benchmark review.

HW - None:) __**12/2/2011**__ Today in class we covered proportions again, only this time they were not given to them. They had to read a word problem and create and solve the proportion. Everyone seemed to do very well with the work. They need to remember what is being compared!!

HW - NONE :) Have a wonderful weekend!

__**12/1/2011**__ Today in math we covered proportions. They filled out a graphic organizer covering proportion in call and worked out several problems with me. They have time to complete their assignment in class. It was page 123 out of their math workbooks which they leave here at school in my room so that they will not get lost.

HW - GALT Workbook page 123 lesson 2.16 #1-13. (we completed several of these problems in class) __**11/30/2011**__ Today in math we worked on rates and unit rates (unit price). They kids seemed to do very well with this material. Each student recieved a "Rates and Unit Rates P 12-2" worksheet today in class. I worked out a problem from each section with them and they were allowed to ask any questions. They were allowed thrity minutes of class time to work on this assignment alone. On the back of today's worksheet is a game covering rates and unit rates. I told each student that we did not have enough class time to play the game in class but at any time over the next two weeks, if they complete the game with a partner and are able to show NICE, NEAT, ORGANIZED work then I will give them 15 jacket bucks! (This is not a requirement, but would give each child very good practice at this standard!) They are allowed to play with a sibling or parent at home.

HW - Complete all even problems along with #1, 7, & 15 (the example problems, their notes). Please read 11/29/2011 post which refers to the new homework policy! __**11/29/2011**__ Today we continued working on ratios. I had a lot of incomplete homework from last night, so from here on out I will be giving students after school detention after their third missing homework assignment starting today. It is VERY important that students take the time to complete their math homework. These skills can not be mastered without practice. Thanks for your support in advance!! In class we completed a worksheet and writing assignment on Ratios that was for a daily grade. We reviewed examples on the board from the worksheet then they were on their own. They could ask as many questions as they felt necessary and were allowed to use their notes. Almost everyone finished this assignemnt in class. If it was incomplete then were told to take it home and complete it for homework and turn it in first thing tomorrow.

HW - NONE, unless their class assignment was incomplete!

__**11/28/2011**__ Today we learned about how to wrtie and compare ratios and unit rate. Your child has started a new unit 6 notebook with the material they recieved in class today. #1 Table of Contents (sheet of notebook paper) #2 Ratios/Proportions Graphic Organizer (front complete only) #3 10-1 Practice Skills (Ratios and unit Rate worksheet).

We completed the Ratios graphic organizer together in class, and then I worked out several examples of problems from their practice workseet.

HW - Complete 10-1 Practice Skills worksheet front and back. They had 40 minutes in class to work on this and ask any questions they may have had. __**11/18/11**__ Today every student had the opportunity to get caught up on any missing work. If your child still has missing work after the Holiday, they did not take advantage of their opportuinty to get caught up. If you are signed up for parent portal you can check to see if your child has any missing work, if so, they did not complete it today in class.

If they had no missing work they got to work on a graphing activity. It was a quadrant 1 graph. This will branch us into our graphing unit to come.

HW - Have a great Holiday!!!! __**11/17/11**__ The students took their Unit 5 Test today. When they finished their test they had the opportunity to finish up their "Exponent Power" writing assignement that was for homework on 11/16. Once they were finished with that they could work on a fun coloring activity involving one step equations.

HW - NONE! Enjoy:)

__**11/16/11**__ Today in math we reviewed for their Unit 5 Test that will be given tomorrow. They had 15-20 minutes to work on the study guide alone with notes. After that time was up we reviewed the study guide together. They should have their study guide to study at home with tonight. It should have very detailed notes on it from where we went over each problem in class.

After we were done going over the study guide and answering questions they were allowed time to get their Unit 5 Notebook together. It is due tomorrow.

HW - Study for Unit 5 Test. Complete "Exponent Power" writing assignment for a grade. They do not have to do E-H on number 3. (Some students finished this in class.)