Monday, December 16, 2013
Problem of the Week due Friday (optional)
A boy ate 100 cookies (in total) over 5 days. Each day he ate 6 more cookies than the day before. How many cookies did he eat on the first day? Explain your strategy or show your work.
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point test on Integers and Expressions on Thursday, December 19th. A study guide will be given the day before.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 10 point quiz on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers on Friday, December 13th.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Possible Assignment
Today (Wednesday, November 27th), we worked on an in class assignment called "Art and Percent Activity." If you did not finish in class today, the assignment is due Friday, December 6th. Keep in mind, this is the Friday you return from Thanksgiving break, so you do not have to work on it over break; you will have a couple of nights when you return. It is worth 5 points.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Problem of the Week due by Wednesday 11/27 (optional)
Julia Child was roasting a turkey. It has been out of the oven for 20 minutes. The turkey was roasting for 4 hours 15 minutes. The oven was pre-heated for 10 minutes (before she put in the turkey). If it is 5:00 now, then what time did Julia put the turkey in the oven? Show work or explain your strategy.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point test on Percents on Tuesday, November 26th. A study guide will be given the day before.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point Proportions Test on Friday, November 15th. A study guide will be given the day before.
Problem of the Week due Friday (optional)
The Fabulous Fudge Emporium serves fudge made from a secret recipe. In 3 days, they use 15 pounds of dark chocolate, 30 pounds of sugar, and 21 pounds of butter. How many pounds of each ingredient would be needed for 3 weeks?
Monday, November 4, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Problem of the Week due Friday (optional)
Mary sells mugs in two sizes:
small for $2.50
large for $5.75
Yesterday she made $56. Before her shop opened that morning, she had 200 mugs. At the end of the day she has 188 mugs.
How many mugs of each kind (price/size) did she sell? Show work or explain your strategy.
small for $2.50
large for $5.75
Yesterday she made $56. Before her shop opened that morning, she had 200 mugs. At the end of the day she has 188 mugs.
How many mugs of each kind (price/size) did she sell? Show work or explain your strategy.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 20 point quiz on Ratios, Unit Rates, and Unit Prices on Thursday, October 31.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Extra Credit Opportunity!
Today students received an extra credit opportunity worth 5 points. The assignment is due by Friday October 25th.
Optional
Extra Credit!! Due: Friday, October 25th
Ø Come
up with your own mnemonic device for order of operations! (a phrase different from Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally)
Ø List
your new mnemonic device and then give an example of a problem underneath. The problem must use every step of
order of operations (every letter).
Solve the problem showing all work.
Ø All
parts of the assignment should be done neatly
on cardstock in pen or
marker. (I would try it in pencil on
scratch paper first!)
You
may earn up to 5 points earned in the following way:
Mnemonic Device 1
point (appropriate and fits order)
Problem 3 points (see below)
1
point – all steps used (all letters)
1
point – all work is shown
1
point – final answer is correct and circled
Neatness 1
point
*Turn
it into your period’s bin by the end of the day on the 25th to
receive credit.
Problem of the Week due Friday (optional)
Ron watched the following tv:
Saturday: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
He watched sports half the time, movies one third of the time, and cartoons the rest of the time.
How many minutes did he watch cartoons? Show work!
Saturday: 9:30 am - 10:30 am
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
He watched sports half the time, movies one third of the time, and cartoons the rest of the time.
How many minutes did he watch cartoons? Show work!
Monday, October 21, 2013
Benchmark #1 Alert!
We are having our first benchmark on Wednesday and Thursday of this week (October 23rd and 24th). The content will cover everything we have learned so far this year. Students received a study guide today. Wednesday will be the multiple choice (30 points), and Thursday will be the open ended response (4 pts). Both of these grades do count for the nine weeks grade.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Problem of the Week due Friday (optional)
Conrad's Taxi Service charges $1.50 for the first mile and $0.90 for each additional mile. How far could Mr. Kulp go for $20 if he gives the driver a $2 tip? Show work!
Monday, October 14, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point test on Fractions (ordering and operations) on Friday, October 18th. A study guide will be given the day before.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Homework Due 10/11/13
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Worksheet (problems that are not circled)
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Problem of the Week due Friday (optional)
A farmer grew 196 pounds of potatoes. He sells them to a grocer who divides them into 5 pound and 2 pound bags. If the grocer uses the same number of 5 pound and 2 pound bags, how many bags of each did he sell? Show or explain your strategy.
Monday, October 7, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Monday, September 30, 2013
Problem of the Week due 10/04 (optional)
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 21, 23, 25, and 27. Find four consecutive odd numbers whose sum is 160. Show work or explain your strategy.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Extra Practice Website Added
I have added a link to the right above the online textbook link. This website (Math-Aids) is a great resource for finding extra practice problems from home (I often use these for my extra practice available in the back of the room). You can click on any skill, and the website will generate different worksheets with answers included. Enjoy!
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point test on fractions on Friday, October 4th. A study guide will be given the day before.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Problem of the Week due Thursday (optional)
Groups of campers were going to an island. On the first day (Sunday), 10 went over and 2 came back. On the second day, 12 went over and 3 came back. If this pattern continues, how many would be on the island at the end of the week (Saturday)?
Monday, September 16, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 25 point quiz on exponents and order of operations on Thursday, September 19. A study guide will be given the day before.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Correction to Problem of the Week
I have added information to problem of the week to make it a little easier. :) Please see below. (Remember, this is optional enrichment due by Fridays.)
Three watermelons and two cantaloupes weigh 32 pounds. Four watermelon and three cantaloupe weigh 44 pounds. What is the weight of two watermelons and one cantaloupe. Show your work / strategy.
Three watermelons and two cantaloupes weigh 32 pounds. Four watermelon and three cantaloupe weigh 44 pounds. What is the weight of two watermelons and one cantaloupe. Show your work / strategy.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Problem of the Week (by 9/13)
(This is an optional weekly activity students can complete in their spare time.)
Three watermelons and two cantaloupes weigh 32 pounds. Four watermelons and three cantaloupes weigh the same. What is the weight of two watermelons and one cantaloupe?
Show your strategy (work) in addition to your answer.
Three watermelons and two cantaloupes weigh 32 pounds. Four watermelons and three cantaloupes weigh the same. What is the weight of two watermelons and one cantaloupe?
Show your strategy (work) in addition to your answer.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point test on Decimals on Thursday, September 12. A study guide will be given the day before.
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Homework due 09/03
1) Rounding and Estimating Worksheet
*Period 11 can skip #22-25
2) Please bring books covered to class on Tuesday.
*Period 11 can skip #22-25
2) Please bring books covered to class on Tuesday.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There is going to be a 20 point quiz on Decimals on Thursday, September 5. A study guide will be given the day before.
Welcome Message
Hello, Mathematicians!
I hope you have had a good first few days of school.
You can see on the right side, there is a link. You may click on "Online Textbook Access" to view your textbook online. I will give you your usernames and passwords by the start of the second week of school.
Check back to this blog for more upcoming messages!
Miss Gidas
I hope you have had a good first few days of school.
You can see on the right side, there is a link. You may click on "Online Textbook Access" to view your textbook online. I will give you your usernames and passwords by the start of the second week of school.
Check back to this blog for more upcoming messages!
Miss Gidas
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Hoot Project
We are doing a project that connects to the novel Hoot read in Language Arts. Students will create a double bar graph comparing the number of endangered animals and endangered plants in different U.S. states. This 10 point project will be due Tuesday, May 28th, but class time will be given the previous Friday.
Extra Credit Opportunity!
You may complete 50 math problems reviewing the skills of the year in order to earn a possible 5 extra credit points. See Miss Gidas for the paper. Assignment is due Wednesday, May 29th.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Test Alert!
We will have our last open ended response of the year on Monday, May 20th. These assignments are graded out of 4 pts.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 25 point quiz on data analysis on Thursday, May 9th. A study guide will be given on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Probability Project due 05/01
There is a 15 point probability project due Wednesday, May 1st. Class time is available to work on the projects Monday and Tuesday. If not completed by the end of class Tuesday, the project will need to be completed as homework due Wednesday.
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point test on Probability on Friday, April 26th. A study guide will be given today (Wednesday).
Monday, April 22, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Extra Credit!
Extra credit (optional for up to five points) is due this Wednesday, March 27th by the end of the day. This is the assignment in which you create your own graph a picture. See Miss Gidas for materials.
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 20 point quiz on converting measurements (in the customary system) on Wednesday, March 27th.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Test (Benchmark) Alert!
The third nine weeks Benchmark will be given on Wednesday and Thursday. Wednesday will be the multiple choice (50 pts), and Thursday will be the open ended response (4 pts). A study guide will be given on Monday.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Problem of the Week
A picture that measures 12 cm by 18 cm is enlarged to 4 times its area. What are the new dimensions? *Include showing work or an explanation.
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point test on Perimeter, Circumference, and Area on Friday, March 15th. A study guide will be given Thursday.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Problem of the Week
Draw a cat. You must use only regular polygons. You must use at least 5 different regular polygons. *Hint: Square is the only quadrilateral that is regular.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a 50 point Geometry test on Wednesday, February 27th. A study guide will be given Monday.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Homework due 02/20/13
1) book page 366 #13-18, and #22
2) Geometry Bonus Points Problems (required to complete; five problems on a worksheet; student will get a bonus point for his or her geometry quiz if he or she receives at least a four out of five)
2) Geometry Bonus Points Problems (required to complete; five problems on a worksheet; student will get a bonus point for his or her geometry quiz if he or she receives at least a four out of five)
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Problem of the Week
Draw a map of Willy Wonka Land: 1) Sweet Street, Rocky Road, and Almond Avenue are all parallel. 2) Lollipop Lane is perpendicular to Rocky Road and ends at Sweet Street. 3) Chocolate Boulevard is diagonal to Almond Avenue. 4) A candy factory is borded by Sweet Street, Lollipop Lane, Sour Patch Place, and Chocolate Boulevard.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 25 point geometry quiz on Thursday, February 14th. A study guide will be given Wednesday.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Problem of the Week
Stacey and Mary are training for a mile swim. Five weeks in, they have the following times each week:
Stacey = 70 min, 66, 67, 63, 64
Mary = 70 min, 69, 67, 66, 64
After 12 weeks, who would have the faster time?
What would that time be?
Stacey = 70 min, 66, 67, 63, 64
Mary = 70 min, 69, 67, 66, 64
After 12 weeks, who would have the faster time?
What would that time be?
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a test (probably 50 points) on Patterns and Graphing on Tuesday, February 5th. A study guide will be given Friday.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Problem of the Week
Gordon Greenthumbs grows huge plants. He grew zucchini that started out 6 inches and then grew 9 inches on the second day. Each day the zucchini grew by the same amount as the day before plus another 3 inches. On which day would the zucchini be LONGER than 11 ft? Show work!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Announcement for Period 11 Students
Period 11 Students: Due to the early dismissal on Friday, January 25th, we did not have our review for the quiz. Therefore, your class (and only your class) will take the quiz on Tuesday, January 29th so we can review in class on Monday.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 20 point Quiz on Monday, January 28th. The quiz will cover sequences and functions. A study guide will be given on Friday.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Problem of the Week
You are pulling a raft up a river. You can make 15 miles a day. At night, however, the current pushes the raft 3 miles back downstream. If you set out on Tuesday to get to a town 85 miles upstream, on which day will you arrive? Show work!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Extra Credit Opportunity for the Second Nine Weeks!
EXTRA
CREDIT ASSIGNMENT
Writing
Word Problems to be Solved by Equations
Worth
up to 8 bonus points
Due: Thursday, January 17th
Directions: On lined paper, write up to
four original
word problems. Each one must use a
different operation in the equation (add, subtract, multiply, and divide). Write the equation needed to solve it. Show all you work in solving the
equation. Label and circle your answer.
Grading: Two points for each problem
- One
point for the word problem and equation matching
- One
point for showing work and the correct answer
Reminder! Benchmark coming up!
We will have our Benchmark Test for the second nine weeks on Tuesday and Wednesday (January 15th and 16th). These scores DO count on the second nine weeks report card.
Students received study guides and practice problems today to look over during the weekend and Monday.
Students received study guides and practice problems today to look over during the weekend and Monday.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Problem of the Week (by 01/11)
Everyday Lisa puts change in her piggy bank. Today she counted her savings. She found that she had 72 coins -- all nickels and dimes. The total amount was $4.95. How many coins of each kind did she have? Find TWO possibilities.
Homework due 01/09
Solving Equations Review Worksheet
*Period 5/6 does not have to complete the homework.
*Period 5/6 does not have to complete the homework.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Benchmark Alert!
It is time for the second nine weeks benchmark. The multiple choice portion will be on Tuesday, January 15th and the Open-Ended Response will be on Wednesday, January 16th. The multiple choice is worth 30 points, and the open-ended is worth 4 points. This will count towards the second nine weeks grade. A study guide will be given this Friday.
Test Alert!
There will be a 40 point test on Equations on Friday, January 11th. A study guide will be given the day before.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
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