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October 30, 2006
Click here for notes from 7-1 and 7-2:
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Today I passed back the Chapter 6 Test. We then started Chapter 7 (Rational Numbers). We covered the following in class today: 7-1 Adding/Subtracting Like Fractions and 7-2 Adding/Subtracting Unlike Fractions. The homework for tonight is to complete Pg. 280 (11-21 odd) and Pg. 283 (15-33 odd). I have also posted the notes from today's lesson.
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October 26, 2006
Today we checked and went over the homework (Workbook Practice 6-9 odds). We then had the Chapter 6 Test. I passed out a notebook checklist for you to get your notebook items together. You could have passed this in today or I will also accept it at the beginning of class tomorrow. Tomorrow we will work on Accelerated Math. The only homework is to get your notebook together if you did not do so after the test today in class.
Posted by McCrery at 03:47 PM | Comments (0)
October 25, 2006
Click here to view today's notes on Scientific Notation (6-9)
Posted by McCrery at 01:18 PM | Comments (0)
Today we did a self check on page 652. We then took notes on 6-9 Scientific Notation (see notes that have been posted). The learned skills were to change a number in scientific notation to standard form and vice versa. The homework for tonight is to complete in your workbook 6-9 Practice page (#1-27 odd). The Chapter 6 Test will be tomorrow and there will be a study session in the morning at 8:20 am. Also, please note that I will do a notebook check tomorrow. You should have the following items in your notebook:
Chapter 1-3 Review Packet
W.S.: Equation Solving Fun/It's Fun Sumtimes
Divisibility Rules Graphic Organizer
Sieve of Eratosthenes
HW: 6-1,6-2 Practice Pages
HW: 6-3,6-7 Practice Pages
Notes 6-4 and 6-5 (Rational Numbers)
HW: 6-4,6-5 Practice Pages
HW: 6-5 Study Guide, 6-8 Practice
HW: Pgs. 268-270
HW: Pg. 652
Notes 6-9 Scientific Notation
HW: 6-9 Practice Page
Posted by McCrery at 01:12 PM | Comments (0)
October 24, 2006
Today I passed back your quizzes on rational numbers and we went over these in class. Then we checked the homework from pages 268-269. Your homework for tonight is to complete page 652 (#1-27 all; OMIT #19-21). We will review for the Chapter 6 test in class tomorrow. (Please remember to bring your whiteboard erasers and markers.) The test will be on Thursday and there will be a study session Thursday morning at 8:20 am.
Posted by McCrery at 03:03 PM | Comments (0)
October 20, 2006
Today we finished the quiz and then worked on Accelerated Math in class. There is no homework for the week-end. I will be out on Monday. Please be sure to bring your textbooks to class on Monday. You will be working on review problems for the Chapter 6 Test which will be Thursday, October 26th. Have a great week-end!
Posted by McCrery at 12:24 PM | Comments (0)
October 19, 2006
Today we checked and went over the homework (6-5 study guide and 6-8 practice). We then took a quiz over sections 6-4,6-5 and 6-8. Tomorrow you can finish the quiz if you did not today and we will also work on Accelerated Math.
Posted by McCrery at 01:15 PM | Comments (0)
Today we checked and went over the homework (6-5 study guide and 6-8 practice). We then took a quiz over sections 6-4,6-5 and 6-8. Tomorrow you can finish the quiz if you did not today and we will also work on Accelerated Math.
Posted by McCrery at 01:15 PM | Comments (0)
October 18, 2006
Click below to see today's class examples on comparing and ordering fractions and decimals:
Posted by McCrery at 02:31 PM | Comments (0)
Today we checked the homework (6-4 and 6-5 workbook practice pages). We then went over 6-8 Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers (see today's notes that are also posted). This lesson focused on comparing and ordering rational numbers expressed as fractions or decimals. There will be a quiz tomorrow over 6-4,6-5, and 6-8. The study session will be at 8:20 am.
Posted by McCrery at 02:30 PM | Comments (0)
October 17, 2006
Today I collected your GCF/LCM quiz corrections. We then moved into new material: 6-4 Rational Numbers - to identify and simplify rational numbers and 6-5 Rational Numbers and Decimals: to express rational numbers as decimals and decimals as fractions. Please review the notes that I have posted on this material. The homework for tonight is to complete Workbook Practice 6-4 (#1-20 all) and Workbook Practice 6-5 (#1-26 all). There will be a quiz on Thursday and a study session on Thursday morning at 8:20 am.
Posted by McCrery at 04:00 PM | Comments (0)
Today I collected your GCF/LCM quiz corrections. We then moved into new material: 6-4 Rational Numbers - to identify and simplify rational numbers and 6-5 Rational Numbers and Decimals: to express rational numbers as decimals and decimals as fractions. Please review the notes that I have posted on this material. The homework for tonight is to complete Workbook Practice 6-4 (#1-20 all) and Workbook Practice 6-5 (#1-26 all). There will be a quiz on Thursday and a study session on Thursday morning at 8:20 am.
Posted by McCrery at 04:00 PM | Comments (0)
Please click on the link below to see today's class notes on rational numbers:
Posted by McCrery at 03:55 PM | Comments (0)
October 16, 2006
Today I retaught prime factorization, GCF and LCM. Friday's quiz scores indicated to me that we needed to spend some more time on these concepts. I then passed back the quizzes. The homework for tonight is for everybody (regardless of your grade-unless it is a 100) to do quiz corrections. Please do them on a separate piece of paper and staple it to the front of your quiz. Also, be sure to highlight or circle your answers. This will be due at the beginning of class tomorrow. We will then move into new material: rational numbers.
Posted by McCrery at 12:47 PM | Comments (0)
Click below to see today's notes on prime factorization, GCF and LCM:
Posted by McCrery at 11:29 AM | Comments (0)
October 13, 2006
Following are some good math websites which you may find helpful:
Posted by McCrery at 03:08 PM | Comments (0)
October 11, 2006
Today we covered the following skills in class: to find the greatest common factor and the least common multiple of two or more numbers. The homework for tonight is to complete the Workbook Practice 6-3 (#7-18 all) and 6-7 (the 1st and 3rd columns). There will be a quiz tomorrow on 6-1,6-2,6-3,6-7. There will also be a study session at 8:20 am.
Posted by McCrery at 03:14 PM | Comments (0)
On Tuesday we started a new unit on Number Theory. The skills covered were as follows: To use divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 and to find the prime factorization of a a composite number. We completed a graphic organizer in class on divisibility rules and we also completed the Sieve of Eratosthenes. The homework for Tuesday night is to complete Workbook Practice pages 6-1 (#1-26) and 6-2 (#1-24).
Posted by McCrery at 08:33 AM | Comments (0)
October 05, 2006
Today we went over the Chapter 1-3 Review Packet. We then worked on a worksheet with several equations and expressions. Please finish this worksheet for homework if you did not finish in class today (front and back). You may not use calculators on this assignment. Tomorrow we will begin Accelerated Math.
Posted by McCrery at 04:04 PM | Comments (0)
October 04, 2006
Today we went over the Mr. Faddle's Grade Book logic puzzle. We then had a notebook check. Your homework for tonight is to complete the Ch. 1-3 Review packet. We will begin Accelerated Math this week.
Posted by McCrery at 04:11 PM | Comments (0)
October 03, 2006
Click below for the table of contents. There will be a notebook check on Wednesday, Oct. 4
Posted by McCrery at 03:07 PM | Comments (0)
There will be a Performing Arts Field Trip on Monday, Oct. 9th. The 8th grade will be attending a Pebblebrook HS performance at the Cobb Civic Center called "Do You Remember?". All students need to return their permission slips to their homeroom teacher by Thursday, Oct. 5 in order to be able to attend this field trip. Also, we need some parent chaperones to accompany us on this trip. If you are interested please contact your child's homeroom teacher. Thanks! Mrs. McCrery
Posted by McCrery at 02:19 PM | Comments (0)
Today we checked page 649 (1-33 all). We then took the Chapter 3 Test on Proportions and Percents. Complete the logic puzzle that you picked up after the test. Tomorrow there will be a notebook check. Please check the class notes section of my blog for the Table of Contents. Do not worry about numbering your items for the notebook check. We will not be numbering anymore, but there will still be notebook checks for every unit.
Posted by McCrery at 02:16 PM | Comments (0)
October 02, 2006
Today we checked and went over the Practice Test for Chapter 3. The homework for tonight is to complete Page 649 (1-33all). The Chapter 3 Test on Proportions and Percents will be tomorrow.
Posted by McCrery at 02:15 PM | Comments (0)
