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Welcome to Miss Gidas' math blog! Please check this blog for class updates such as homework assignments, quiz and test date announcements, and problem of the week questions. Let's have a successful year together!

Monday, September 29, 2014

Problem of the Week due Friday (optional)

A boy ate 100 cookies in total over five days.  Each day he ate 6 more than the day before.  How many cookies did he eat on the first day (for a total of 100 over five days).  Show or explain your strategy.

Homework due 09/30

book page 295 #1-9, 19-23

Quiz Alert!

There will be a 20 point quiz on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers on Friday, October 3rd.

Monday, September 22, 2014

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!

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Test Alert!

There will be a 50 point test on Rational Number Conversions on Wednesday, September 24th.  Study the foldables!!

Homework due 09/22

Percent to Fraction Worksheet

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Monday, September 15, 2014

Problem of the Week due THURSDAY (optional)

Three watermelons and two cantaloupes weigh 32 pounds. Four watermelons and three cantaloupes weigh 44 pounds. All watermelons weigh the same and all cantaloupes weigh the same. What is the weight of two watermelons and one cantaloupe?  Show work!

Friday, September 12, 2014

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Project due Thursday, September 11

The "Order of Operations Project" that was worked on in class on Wednesday is to be completed for homework due Thursday if not finished in class.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Problem of the Week due by Friday (optional)

An example of consecutive odd numbers is 3, 5, 7, 9.  Find a set of four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160.  Be sure to show or explain your strategy.

Friday, September 5, 2014

Test Alert!

There will be a 30 point test on Chapter 3 on Tuesday, September 9th.  A study guide will be given on Monday.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Homework due 09/05

Algebraic Expressions Worksheet

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Study for 10 point quiz tomorrow on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Quiz Alert!

There will be a small 10 point quiz on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers on Friday, September 5th.  A study guide will be given the day before.

Homework due 09/04

Multiplying and Dividing Integers Worksheet