Graded Test

Students graded their own tests in our last class of 2013.  Enjoy Christmas break!

24 Cards

We played 24 to work on our mental math skills.  Class was cut short due to Christmas program practice.

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.

6.5 Review

We completed practice problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.

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.

6.5 Review

Students worked on the 6.5 Review.  It is due tomorrow.

6.5 Review

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.

6.5.6 Repeating Decimals

6.5.6 Repeating Decimals Lesson

6.5.6 HW - Repeating Decimals

Mass

No class today due to mass.

6.5.5 Dividing Decimals with Remainders

6.5.5 Dividing Decimals with Remainders Lesson

6.5.5 HW - Dividing Decimals with Remainders Worksheet

6.5.1-4 Quiz

We had a pop quiz on decimals.  There is no homework.

6.5.4 Dividing Decimals

6.5.4 Dividing Decimals Lesson

HW - p. 20 #'s 16-23

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.

6.5.3 Multiplying Decimals

6.5.3 Multiplying Decimals Lesson

HW - p. 20 #'s 1-9

6.5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals

6.5.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals Lesson

HW - p. 13-14 #'s 1-11, 31-33

6.5.1 Rounding and Comparing Decimals

6.5.1 Rounding and Comparing Decimals Lesson

6.5.1 HW - Rounding and Comparing Decimals

6.4 Test

We took our test on integers today.  There is no homework for the weekend.

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 - Integers

Students work on their review.  It is due tomorrow and the test is Friday.

6.4 Review

6.4.4 Quiz

We took a quiz on multiplying and dividing integers.

HW - 6.4 Practice - Mixed Operations Worksheet

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 and Dividing Integers

6.4.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers Lesson

HW - p. 47 #'s 1-25

6.4.2-3 Quiz

We took a quiz on adding and subtracting integers.  There is no homework.

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:

6.4.2-3 Adding and Subtracting Integers Worksheet B

6.4.2-3 Adding and Subtracting Integers Worksheet C

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

6.4.3 Subtracting Integers Lesson

HW - p. 42 #'s 26-38

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

6.4.2 Adding Integers Lesson

No HW - Happy Halloween

6.4.1 Integers and Absolute Value

6.4.1 Integers and Absolute Value Lesson

HW - p. 36 #'s 1-5, 11-17, 21-24, 29-31

6.3 Test

We took our test on evaluating expressions and solving equations.  There is no homework.

6.3 Review Activity

We went over the review and worked on some practice problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.

6.3 Review

6.3 Review Key

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

Accelerated Math

Today was an accelerated math day.

Solving Equations

We practiced solving 1 and 2 step equations.  There is no homework.

6.3.4 Solving 2-Step Equations

6.3.4 Solving 2-Step Equations Lesson

No HW

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.

6.3.2 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting

6.3.2 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting Lesson

Today's HW - p. 86 #'s 2-4, 10-14, 21, 22

6.3.1 Evaluating and Writing Variable Expressions

6.3.1 Evaluating and Writing Variable Expressions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 78 #'s 2-13

Mental Math Practice

We practiced mental math today by working on 24 cards.  (I forgot my laptop, which had our new lesson on it.)

6.2 Test - Fractions

We took our unit 2 test on fractions.  There is no homework.

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 - Fractions

Today we worked on the review for unit 2 on fractions.  The review is due Monday.

6.2 Review - Fractions

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.

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.

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:

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:

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.

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.

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

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:

6.2.4 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:

6.2.1-3 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.

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.

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:

6.2.2 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:

6.2.1 Simplifying Fractions

We began unit 2 on fractions.  Today we simplified fractions.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

6.2.1 Simplifying Fractions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 153 #'s 17-25

Below is a video on simplifying fractions:

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.

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

Students worked on their review today.  It is due tomorrow.  We are planning a test for Thursday.

6.1 Review

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

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:

6.1.5 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

6.1.4 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:

6.1.1-3 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.

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.

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)

6.1.3 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

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:

6.1.3 Scientific Notation Lesson

Today's HW - #'s 5-20 on the worksheet below

6.1.3 Scientific Notation Worksheet

Below is a video on scientific notation:

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

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:

6.1.1 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.

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

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