Probability

We discussed the probability of getting between a 2 and 12 when rolling 2 dice.  We then has students experiment with rolling 2 dice and compared the experimental probability to the theoretical probability.

Skunk

We played a probability game called Skunk.

7.6.2 Independent and Dependent Events

7.6.2 Independent and Dependent Events Lesson

HW - p. 489-490 #'s 6-13, 18-23

7.6.1 Probability

7.6.1 Probability Lesson

HW - p. 249 #'s 6-20

Graded Test

Students graded their own tests today.  There is no homework.

7.5 Test

We took the test today on ratios, rates, proportions, and percents.  There is no homework.

7.5 Review

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

7.5 Review

7.5 Review Key

7.5 Review

Students worked on the 7.5 review.  It is due tomorrow and the test is Thursday.

7.5 Review

7.5.8 Simple Interest

7.5.8 Simple Interest Lesson

HW - p. 243 #'s 5-11

7.5.7 Markup and Discount

7.5.7 Markup and Discount Lesson

p. 237 #'s 5-17

7.5.6 Percent of Change

7.5.6 Percent of Change Lesson

HW - p. 232-233 #'s 6-12, 16-22, 30

7.5.5 Percent Of

7.5.5 Percent Of Lesson

7.5.5 HW - Percent Of Worksheet

7.5.4 Percents and Proportions

7.5.4 Percents and Proportions Lesson

HW - p. 221 #'s 5-17

24 Cards

We worked on our mental math skills by playing 24.

7.5.3 Converting Decimals, Fractions, Percents

7.5.3 Converting Decimals, Fractions, Percents Lesson

7.5.3 HW - Converting Decimals Fractions Percents

7.5.1-2 Practice

We practiced ratios and proportions with the 3 worksheets below.  We completed the first 2 in class and the third is homework.

7.5.1 Unit Rate - Best Buy Worksheet

7.5.1 Ratio Word Problems Worksheet

HW - 7.5.2 Proportions Worksheet

7.5.2 Proportions

7.5.2 Proportions Lesson

HW - p. 177 #'s 5-20

7.5.1 Ratios and Rates

7.5.1 Ratios and Rates Lesson

HW - p. 162 #'s 8-21

7.4 Test

We took our test on graphing equations.  There is no homework for the weekend.

7.4 Review

We practiced graphing and writing equations in slope-intercept form.  We then played a little jeopardy to review for tomorrow's test.

7.4 Review

We went over the review and completed some practice problems.  The test will be Friday.

7.4 Review

7.4 Review Key

7.4 Practice Problems

7.4 Review

We worked on the review.  It is due tomorrow.  The test will be either Thursday or Friday.

7.4 Review

7.4.4 Quiz - Slope-Intercept Form

Students took a quiz on slope-intercept form.  It was writing the equation of a line and graphing a line from an equation.  There is no homework.

7.4.4 Practice

7.4.4 Practice Problems

7.4.4 HW - Graphing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Worksheets

7.4.4 HW - Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Worksheets

7.4.4 Slope-Intercept Form

7.4.4 Slope-Intercept Form Lesson

HW - 7.4.4 HW - Slope-Intercept Form

7.4.1-3 Quiz

Students took a quiz today on graphing.  There is no homework.

7.4.3 Slope

7.4.3 Slope Lesson

HW - p. 530-531 #'s 3-9

7.4.2 Graphing Linear Equations

7.4.2 Graphing Linear Equations Lesson

HW - p. 133 #'s 10-13

7.4.1 Coordinate Plane

7.4.1 Coordinate Plane Lesson

HW - p. 126 #'s 11-22, 24, 25

7.F Quiz - Fractions

We took a quiz on fractions.  There is no homework.

7.F Review - Fractions

We played Jeopardy to review for tomorrow's quiz on fractions.

7.F.3 Fraction Review - Multiplying and Dividing

7.F.3 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Lesson

HW - 7.F.3 HW - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

7.F Fraction Review - Adding and Subtracting

7.F Adding and Subtracting Fractions Lesson

HW - 7.F HW - Adding and Subtracting Fractions

7.F Fraction Review 1

We started our 3 part review of fractions.  Today was simplifying, comparing, ordering, and converting fractions.

7.F Fraction Review 1

HW - 7.F HW - Fraction Review

Accelerated Math

Today was an accelerated math day.

Fraction Review

We went over the fractions pre-test that students took yesterday.  There is no homework.

7.3 Test

We took the test today on exponents, roots, scientific notation, and the Pythagorean Theorem.  There is no homework for the weekend.

7.3 Review - Test Tomorrow

Practice Problems with answers from class

7.3 Review

7.3 Review Key

Practice for Test:

Pythagorean Theorem

Multiplying Exponents

Evaluate Exponents

Negative Exponents

Square and Cube Roots Game

Scientific Notation

7.3 Review

We worked on the review for unit 3 on exponents, square roots, scientific notation, and the Pythagorean theorem.  It is due tomorrow.

7.3 Review

7.3.4-5 Quiz - Pythagorean Theorem

We took a quiz on the Pythagorean Theorem.  There is no homework.

7.3.5 Using the Pythagorean Theorem

Today we learned about using the Pythagorean Theorem to find a missing leg.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.3.5 Using Pythagorean Theorem Lesson

Today's HW - p. 120-121 #'s 3-9, 13, 18

7.3.4 Pythagorean Theorem

Today we learned about the Pythagorean Theorem.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.3.4 Pythagorean Theorem Lesson

Today's HW - p. 114 #'s 3-9, 13

Below is a video on the Pythagorean Theorem:

7.3.3 Scientific Notation

Today we learned about scientific notation.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.3.3 Scientific Notation Lesson

Today's HW - p. 94 #'s 7-11, 14-16, 19-21

Below is a video on scientific notation:

7.3.1-2 Pop Quiz

Students took a pop quiz on exponents and roots.  It really wasn't a pop quiz because I told students about it earlier in the day and went over example problems after Iowa testing.  Also, I left the bell work up on the SmartBoard which pretty much gave an example of every type of problem on the quiz.  Below is the bell work from today:

7.3.1-2 Bell Work

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.

7.3.2 Roots

Today we learned about roots, specifically cube roots and square roots.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.3.2 Roots Lesson

Today's HW - 7.3.2 HW - Roots

Below is a video on square and cube roots:

7.3.1 Exponents

Today we learned about exponents.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.3.1 Exponents Lesson

Today's HW - 7.3.1 HW - Exponents

Below are videos on exponents:

7.2 Test

We took the unit 2 test today.  There is no homework.

7.2 Review Activity

We went over the unit 2 review.  We then worked on practice problems and students who completed the problems correctly became helpers for other students.  The test is tomorrow.  Below is the review along with the answer key,

7.2 Review

7.2 Review - Answer Key

#30 the answer is actually x=-8 and #25 should be x=5.2

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.  The unit 2 review is due tomorrow.

7.2 Ladders

I apologize for their no being a post for 7th grade math yesterday.  There were technical difficulties.  Today we practiced unit 2 by playing ladders.  Basically students start with easier problems and try to climb the ladder by getting through harder problems.  Below is a link to all of the questions and answers from ladders.

7.2 Ladders

At the end of class students received the 7.2 Review.  It is not due until Thursday.  The test is planned for Friday.

7.2 Review

7.2.6 Solving Multi-Step Equations

Today we solved multi-step equations.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.6 Solving Multi-Step Equations Lesson

Today's HW - p. 274 #'s 9-16, 27-30

Below is a video on solving multi-step equations (the first example is what we are doing):

7.2.5 Quiz

Students took a quiz today on combining like terms.  There is no homework tonight.

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms

We spent another day on combining like terms.  There will be a quiz tomorrow.  Below is a guided study practice sheet along with the answer key.  This would be a good thing to use to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

7.2.5 Guided Study Worksheet

7.2.5 Guided Study Worksheet Key

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms Cont.

We continued to combine like terms today.

Today's HW - p. 270 #'s 11, 13, 16

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms

Today we combined like terms.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms Lesson

Today's HW - p. 268-269 #'s 18-21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 32-36

Below are videos on combining like terms:

7.2.4 Solving 2-Step Equations

Today we solved 2-step equations.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint Lesson:

7.2.4 Solving 2-Step Equations Lesson

Today's HW - p. 263 #'s 8-12, 14-17

Below is a video on solving 2-step equations:

7.2.3 Solving Equations by Multiplying and Dividing

Today we solved equations by multiplying and dividing.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.3 Solving Equations by Multiplying and Dividing

Today's HW - p. 40 #'s 12-17, 26-30

Below is a video on solving equations by multiplying and dividing:

7.2.2 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting

Today we solved equations by adding and subtracting.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.2 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting Lesson

Today's HW - p. 35 #'s 18-27

Below is a video on solving equations by adding and subtracting:

7.2.1 Evaluating Expressions

Today we evaluated expressions.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.1 Evaluating Expressions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 7 #'s 12-14
                        p. 22 #'s 23-28

Below is a link to a video on evaluating expressions:

7.1 Test - Integers

We took our test today on integers.  There is no homework tonight.

7.1 Review Activity - TEST TOMORROW!

We went over the review for unit 1 today.  We then did example problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.  Below is a link to the review as well as the answer key:

7.1 Review

7.1 Review - Answer Key (p. 1)
7.1 Review - Answer Key (p. 2)

7.1 Review

Students received the review for unit 1.  It is due tomorrow.  The test will be Thursday.  Below is a link to the review:

7.1 Review

Logging in to Textbook

When you log in to your textbook it will say "No Assignments."  You still have homework.  You just need to access the textbook, go to the appropriate page, and do the problems I assigned.  Below where it says "No Assignments" there is a link that says "Student Center" and if you click on that link it will bring up the textbook. Then you can go to the page of the homework and do the problems that were assigned.  If there are any issues logging in to your book please email me.

-  Mr. M

7.1.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Quizzes from yesterday were returned to students.  Any student who is unhappy with their grade has the option to retake the quiz.  They must come to me and ask for a practice worksheet that they must complete to be eligible to retake the quiz.

In class today we multiplied and divided integers.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.1.4 Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Today's HW - p. 22 #'s 10-22

Below is a video on multiplying and dividing integers:

7.1.2-3 Quiz - Adding and Subtracting Integers

We took a quiz today on adding and subtracting integers.  We have spent the last 4 classes on it so I am expecting every student to do well.  There is no homework tonight.

7.1.3 Subtracting Integers

Today we worked on subtracting integers.  Students learned that every subtraction problem can be turned into an addition problem.  We do this by adding the opposite.  For example, we can turn
-3 - 7 into -3 + (-7).  Below is a link to the homework:

7.1.3 Subtracting Integers Worksheet


Below is a link to a chart that explains the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers:

Integer Chart

Below is a link to a game where you practice adding and subtracting integers:

http://www.mrmaisonet.com/index.php?/Integer-Quizzes/Add-And-Subtract-Integers.html

Below is a link to worksheets that students can use to practice adding and subtracting integers.  Answer keys are included:

http://www.math-drills.com/integers.shtml

No Class Today

No class today due to the half day.  We will subtract integers tomorrow and take a quiz on adding and subtracting integers on Thursday.

7.1.2 Adding Integers

On Friday we did an activity on adding and subtracting negative numbers and the overall performance of the class was below what I expected,  So we started at the beginning today and focused on adding negative numbers.  We went over all of the different scenarios that can present themselves when adding negative numbers.  We then worked through a many example problems as a class.

Below is a link to today's HW

7.1.2 HW - Adding Integers


Below is a link to a chart that explains the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers:

Integer Chart

Below is a link to a game where you practice adding and subtracting integers:

http://www.mrmaisonet.com/index.php?/Integer-Quizzes/Add-And-Subtract-Integers.html

Below is a link to worksheets that students can use to practice adding and subtracting integers.  Answer keys are included:

http://www.math-drills.com/integers.shtml

7.1.2 Adding and Subtracting Integers Cont.

We continued to work on adding and subtracting integers.  We will continue on Monday and Tuesday and students will take a quiz on adding and subtracting integers on Wednesday.

Below is a link to a chart that explains the rules for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers:

Integer Chart

Below is a link to a game where you practice adding and subtracting integers:

http://www.mrmaisonet.com/index.php?/Integer-Quizzes/Add-And-Subtract-Integers.html

Below is a link to worksheets that students can use to practice adding and subtracting integers.  Answer keys are included:

http://www.math-drills.com/integers.shtml

7.1.2 Adding and Subtracting Integers

Today we added and subtracted integers (negative numbers).  Here is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.1.2 Adding and Subtracting Integers Lesson

Today's HW - p. 18 #'s 1-29  (link to the textbook is on the right)

Below is a link to an addictive tic-tac-toe game with negative numbers:

http://nrich.maths.org/5911

Below is a video on adding and subtracting negative numbers:

7.1.1 Integers and Absolute Value

We have started the year with integers and absolute value.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.1.1 Integer and Absolute Value Lesson

Today's homework was:  p. 12-13 #'s 6-11, 20, 22-27

Below is a video on finding absolute value:

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, vocabulary, notes, homework, quizzes, and tests.  Then we worked on mental math by completing some 24 cards.

7th and 8th 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