Thursday, December 19, 2013
Graded Test
Students graded their own tests in our last class of 2013. Enjoy Christmas break!
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
24 Cards
We played 24 to work on our mental math skills. Class was cut short due to Christmas program practice.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
6.5 Test
We did not have class today due to the Christmas program practice, but students also did not have PE today, so they took their math test during their PE time.
Monday, December 16, 2013
6.5 Review
We completed practice problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.
Friday, December 13, 2013
6.5 Review
Class was shortened due to confession. We went over the review. The plan for next week is to have one day of review followed by the test.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Operations on Decimals
We practiced adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals with a worksheet. The worksheet needs to be completed for tomorrow. The 4 problems containing division do not need to be completed.
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
6.5.1-4 Quiz
We had a pop quiz on decimals. There is no homework.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
24
With no class tomorrow, we decided to practice our mental math skills with 24 cards. There is no homework. Have a great Thanksgiving break.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Friday, November 15, 2013
6.4 Test
We took our test on integers today. There is no homework for the weekend.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
6.4 Review - Integers
We went over the review and completed practice problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.
6.4 Review
6.4 Review Key
6.4 Review
6.4 Review Key
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
6.4.4 Practice
We practiced multiplying and dividing integers. Below are the worksheets. If students did not finish in class, they are due tomorrow.
6.4.4 Multiplying Integers Worksheet
6.4.4 Dividing Integers Worksheet
6.4.4 Multiplying Integers Worksheet
6.4.4 Dividing Integers Worksheet
Friday, November 8, 2013
Thursday, November 7, 2013
6.4.2-3 Quiz
We took a quiz on adding and subtracting integers. There is no homework.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
6.4.2-3 Practice
We practiced adding and subtracting integers. There will be a quiz tomorrow on adding and subtracting integers. Below is a link to worksheets and answer keys that students can use to prepare for tomorrow's quiz:
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
6.4.3 Subtracting Integers Practice
We practiced subtracting integers today. We used the worksheet below. If students did not finish, it is homework.
6.4.3 Subtracting Integers Worksheet
6.4.3 Subtracting Integers Worksheet
Monday, November 4, 2013
Friday, November 1, 2013
6.4.2 Practice
We practiced adding integers using the worksheet below. The answer key is the second page of the worksheet.
6.4.2 Adding Integers Worksheet
6.4.2 Adding Integers Worksheet
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
6.3 Test
We took our test on evaluating expressions and solving equations. There is no homework.
Monday, October 28, 2013
6.3 Review Activity
We went over the review and worked on some practice problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
6.3 Review
We worked on the review for unit 3 on evaluating expressions and solving 1 and 2 step equations. The review is due Monday.
6.3 Review
6.3 Review
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Solving Equations
We practiced solving 1 and 2 step equations. There is no homework.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Thursday, October 17, 2013
6.3.3 Solving Equations by Multiplying and Dividing
6.3.3 Solving Equations by Multiplying and Dividing Lesson
Today's HW - Write and solve 2 equations that are solved with division. Write and solve 2 equations that are solved with multiplication.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Mental Math Practice
We practiced mental math today by working on 24 cards. (I forgot my laptop, which had our new lesson on it.)
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
6.2 Test - Fractions
We took our unit 2 test on fractions. There is no homework.
Monday, October 7, 2013
6.2 Review Activity (Test Tomorrow!!!)
We went over the review on fractions and then prepared for the test by playing fraction jeopardy. Below is unit 2 review along with the answer key. Also there is a link to a bunch of fraction games that would be good preparation for the test.
6.2 Review
6.2 Review - Answer Key
http://www.math-play.com/math-fractions-games.html
6.2 Review
6.2 Review - Answer Key
http://www.math-play.com/math-fractions-games.html
Friday, October 4, 2013
6.2 Review - Fractions
Today we worked on the review for unit 2 on fractions. The review is due Monday.
6.2 Review - Fractions
6.2 Review - Fractions
Thursday, October 3, 2013
6.2.6-7 Quiz - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Students had a pop quiz on multiplying and dividing fractions. There is no homework for tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Accelerated Math
Due to schedule changes from the Iowa testing in the 5th and 7th grade, we have been unable to have accelerated math at the end of the day. So, students worked on accelerated math in class today.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
6.2.7 Dividing Fractions
Today we divided fractions. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.2.7 Dividing Fractions
Today's HW - p. 209 #'s 2-10
Below is a video on dividing fractions:
Monday, September 30, 2013
6.2.6 Multiplying Fractions
Today we multiplied fractions. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.2.6 Multiplying Fractions Lesson
Today's HW - p. 205 #'s 4-7, 23-26
Below is a video on multiplying fractions:
6.2.6 Multiplying Fractions Lesson
Today's HW - p. 205 #'s 4-7, 23-26
Below is a video on multiplying fractions:
Friday, September 27, 2013
Accelerated Math
Due to schedule changes from the Iowa testing in the 5th and 7th grade we have been unable to have accelerated math at the end of the day. So, students worked on accelerated math in class today. There is no homework.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
6.2.4-5 Quiz
Today we took a quiz on adding and subtracting fractions. Students were allowed to get one question on their test checked before they turn it in. There is no homework.
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
6.2.4-5 Practice
We practiced adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. There is a quiz tomorrow. Below are some games that students can use to practice adding and subtracting fractions.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/FruitShootFractionsAddition.htm
http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Mar201011/game1268685936.php
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/FruitShootFractionsAddition.htm
http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardy/usergames/Mar201011/game1268685936.php
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
6.2.5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators
Today we added and subtracted fractions and mixed numbers with different denominators. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.2.5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators Lesson
Today's HW - p. 194 #'s 27-33
p. 199 #'s 30-35
Below is a video on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators:
6.2.5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Different Denominators Lesson
Today's HW - p. 194 #'s 27-33
p. 199 #'s 30-35
Below is a video on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators:
Monday, September 23, 2013
6.2.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Today we added and subtracted fractions and mixed numbers that have like denominators. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint Lesson:
6.2.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Today's HW - p. 194 #'s 2-7, 16, 17
p. 199 #'s 2-7, 27-29
Below is a video on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators:
Below is a video on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators:
6.2.4 Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators
Today's HW - p. 194 #'s 2-7, 16, 17
p. 199 #'s 2-7, 27-29
Below is a video on adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators:
Below is a video on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with like denominators:
Friday, September 20, 2013
6.2.1-3 Quiz
We took a quiz today on simplifying, comparing, and ordering fractions, and converting improper fractions and mixed numbers. There is no homework for the weekend.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
6.2.1-3 Practice
Today we reviewed our first three sections on fractions that included simplifying, comparing, and ordering fractions and converting mixed numbers and improper fractions. There will be a quiz tomorrow. There is no homework.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
6.2.3 Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Today we converted improper fractions and mixed numbers. Below is today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.2.3 Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Lesson
Today's HW - p. 166 #'s 10-21, 27, 28
Below is a video on improper fractions and mixed numbers:
6.2.3 Converting Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers Lesson
Today's HW - p. 166 #'s 10-21, 27, 28
Below is a video on improper fractions and mixed numbers:
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
6.2.2 Comparing and Ordering Fractions
Today we compared and ordered fractions. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.2.2 Comparing and Ordering Fractions Lesson
Today's HW - p. 157 #'s 8-18
Below is a video on comparing fractions:
Below is a video on ordering fractions:
6.2.2 Comparing and Ordering Fractions Lesson
Today's HW - p. 157 #'s 8-18
Below is a video on comparing fractions:
Below is a video on ordering fractions:
Monday, September 16, 2013
6.2.1 Simplifying Fractions
We began unit 2 on fractions. Today we simplified fractions. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
Today's HW - p. 153 #'s 17-25
Below is a video on simplifying fractions:
Thursday, September 12, 2013
6.1 Test
Today was the test on exponents, order of operations, scientific notation, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple. There is no homework.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
6.1 Review (Test Tomorrow!!)
Today we reviewed Unit 1 which was on exponents, order of operations, scientific notation, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple. We went over the review and then played a review game. Below is the review as well as the answer key with work to the review.
6.1 Review
Games to Practice Skills for Test:
6.1.1 Exponents (Baseball)
6.1.2 Order of Operations (Who Wants to be a Millionaire)
6.1.3 Scientific Notation (Concentration)
6.1.4-6 Prime Factorization, GCF, LCM
6.1 Review
Games to Practice Skills for Test:
6.1.1 Exponents (Baseball)
6.1.2 Order of Operations (Who Wants to be a Millionaire)
6.1.3 Scientific Notation (Concentration)
6.1.4-6 Prime Factorization, GCF, LCM
Monday, September 9, 2013
6.1 Review
Students worked on their review today. It is due tomorrow. We are planning a test for Thursday.
6.1 Review
6.1 Review
Friday, September 6, 2013
6.1.5-6 GCF and LCM Practice
Today we practiced finding the greatest common factor and least common multiple. There is no homework tonight.
Below are some links to a game to practice finding greatest common factor:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/GreatestCommonFactor.htm
Below is a link to a game to practice finding least common multiple:
http://www.fun4thebrain.com/beyondfacts/lcmsnowball.html
Below are some links to a game to practice finding greatest common factor:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/GreatestCommonFactor.htm
Below is a link to a game to practice finding least common multiple:
http://www.fun4thebrain.com/beyondfacts/lcmsnowball.html
Thursday, September 5, 2013
6.1.6 Least Common Multiple
Today we learned about least common multiple. We discussed that determining the least common multiple by listing out the multiples can be very time consuming. We learned a method of using the two numbers prime factors to find the least common multiple. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.1.6 Least Common Multiple Lesson
Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 1-11
Below is a video on least common multiple:
6.1.6 Least Common Multiple Lesson
Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 1-11
Below is a video on least common multiple:
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
6.1.5 Greatest Common Factor
Today we learned about greatest common factor. We discussed the way students had previously learned which involved listing out all of the factors and finding the largest that the two numbers had in common. This way can be very time consuming and leads to mistakes if the factors are not listed correctly. We learned how find the greatest common factor by using prime factorization. By multiplying all of the common prime factors that two numbers have, you can find the greatest common factor. Look at examples in the PowerPoint lesson from class today:
6.1.5 Greatest Common Factor Lesson
Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 37-44
6.1.5 Greatest Common Factor Lesson
Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 37-44
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
6.1.4 Prime Factorization
We learned about factors, prime and composite numbers, and prime factorization. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.1.4 Prime Factorization Lesson
Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 17-32, 50
Below is a video on prime factorization:
6.1.4 Prime Factorization Lesson
Today's HW - p. 148 #'s 17-32, 50
Below is a video on prime factorization:
Friday, August 30, 2013
6.1.1-3 Quiz Corrections
Quizzes were returned to students. They were given the option to correct anything that they got wrong. Half credit will be returned to their score for anything that they have corrected correctly. We also took a timed test for division because we had ran short on time last week and had not completed it. We will continue with unit 1 on Tuesday.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
6.1.1-3 Quiz
Today we took a quiz on sections 6.1.1 through 6.1.3. The quiz included exponents, order of operations, and scientific notation. There is no homework tonight.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
6.1.1-3 Review
Today we reviewed the first three sections of our unit because we are planning a quiz tomorrow. The review assignment students got will be very similar to the quiz. Below is a link to the review for the quiz:
6.1.1-3 Review (Exponents, Order of Operations, Scientific Notation)
6.1.1-3 Review (Exponents, Order of Operations, Scientific Notation)
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
6.1.3 Scientific Notation continued
We continued learning about scientific notation today. Yesterday we focused on scientific notation in which the numbers were large and the exponents were positive. Today we are talking about really small decimals and negative exponents. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint Lesson:
6.1.3 Scientific Notation cont. Lesson
Today's HW - #'s 28-35 from yesterday's worksheet (the link is below)
6.1.3 HW - Scientific Notation
Below is a video on scientific notation with negative exponents (they talk about negative exponents in scientific notation at about the 3:20 mark):
6.1.3 Scientific Notation cont. Lesson
Today's HW - #'s 28-35 from yesterday's worksheet (the link is below)
6.1.3 HW - Scientific Notation
Below is a video on scientific notation with negative exponents (they talk about negative exponents in scientific notation at about the 3:20 mark):
Monday, August 26, 2013
6.1.3 Scientific Notation
Today we learned scientific notation. We converted numbers from standard form to scientific notation and vice versa. We only focused on positive exponents today. We will discuss negative exponents and scientific notation tomorrow. Below is a link to the PowerPoint to today's lesson:
Today's HW - #'s 5-20 on the worksheet below
Below is a video on scientific notation:
Friday, August 23, 2013
Timed Tests
Today we took 3 timed tests: addition, subtraction, and multiplication (we ran out of time and will take the division test some time next week). Students recorded their scores on their record sheet. This was important because it gives me an idea of the students' skill levels when it comes to basic math. These were not taken for a grade. We will continue to do timed tests throughout the year with a goal of students showing continual improvement in their basic math skills.
There is no homework for the weekend.
Below is a link to a site that allows you to take timed tests:
http://www.hoodamath.com/games/mathtimedtests.html
Below is a link to a site that allows you to take timed tests:
http://www.hoodamath.com/games/mathtimedtests.html
Thursday, August 22, 2013
6.1.2 Order of Operations
Today we learned about the order of operations. One of the common mistakes students make is assuming multiplication always comes before division. That is not the case. Those 2 operations are done in order from left to right, regardless which operation comes first. The same is true for addition and subtraction. Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:
6.1.2 Order of Operations Lesson
Today's HW - p. 134 #'s 12-20
Below is a video on the order of operations:
6.1.2 Order of Operations Lesson
Today's HW - p. 134 #'s 12-20
Below is a video on the order of operations:
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
6.1.1 Exponents
Today's lesson was on exponents. Below is a link to the PowerPoint lesson that we did in class:
6.1.1 Exponents Lesson
The homework for today was p. 133 #'s 1-8.
6.1.1 Exponents Lesson
The homework for today was p. 133 #'s 1-8.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Expectations and Binders
Today we went over the expectations for a middle school math class. We then put our binders together. We labeled the dividers with the following categories: bell work, notes, homework, timed tests, quizzes, and tests. Then we worked on mental math by completing some 24 cards.
5th and 6th Grade Math Class Expectations
Monday, August 19, 2013
Introduction
Today we got to know each other. I told students about myself and began the process of learning their names. I introduced students to this website and showed them how to answer the problem of the day. Today's homework is for students to take home the Million Words "assignment." I would like parents to tell me about their child in a million words or less. Also, students need to bring their binder, tabs/dividers, and loose leaf paper to class tomorrow as we will be setting up our binders. Below is a link to the Million Words assignment:
Million Words
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