Mrs. Treadwell: October 2005

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October 31, 2005

10-31-05 PA Ch. 3 Test Analysis

Today students completed the Test Analysis on their Chapter 3 Test. Get the Test Analysis signed and return it to class tomorrow.

Students also were given a Cumulative Review covering Chapters 1 through 3. This will be checked on Wednesday.

Happy Halloween!

Posted by Treadwell at 02:57 PM

10-31-05 BAG Ratios and Rates

Today students learned how to express ratios as fractions in simplest form and determine unit rates.

Homework is WB-P 3-1, all. Students had time to start the assignment in class.

Happy Halloween!

Posted by Treadwell at 02:54 PM

October 28, 2005

10-28-05 BAG More on Word Problems

Today we finished our Web Quest on Taming Word Problems. Homework for tonight is WB-P 1-1, problems 1 through 5. Use your decoding worksheet we completed in class to help you. You will need to follow the P.O.W. format:
1) Identify important information in the problem
2) Write down what you are trying to solve for
3) Choose a strategy
4) Use the strategy to solve the problem
5) Record your answer. Did it answer what you are solving for from
number two above?

Show all work on notebook paper.

Posted by Treadwell at 01:43 PM

10-28-05 Pre-Al More on Word Problems

Show all work on notebook paper.

Posted by Treadwell at 01:40 PM

Advanced Organizer for the week of 10/31

Pre-Algebra
Monday : Chapter 3 Test Analysis
Tuesday : 4-1
Wednesday : 4-2
Thursday : 4-4
Friday : Accelerated Math and DEAR

BAG
Monday : 3-1 and 3-2
Tuesday : 3-2
Wednesday : 3-4
Thursday : Quiz covering 3-1, 3-2, 3-4
Friday : Accelerated Math and DEAR

Posted by Treadwell at 01:18 PM

October 27, 2005

10-27-05 BAG Taming Word Problems

Today we took an adventure on a Web Quest entitled "Taming Word Problems" with a Harry Potter theme. What is your wizard name and what house do you live in? What new words did you add to your Decoding list?

We will complete the in-class activity tomorrow. There is no formal homework tonight.

Posted by Treadwell at 03:44 PM

10-27-05 PA Taming Word Problems

We will complete the in-class activity tomorrow. There is no formal homework tonight.

Posted by Treadwell at 03:42 PM

October 26, 2005

10-26-05 BAG Cum Review

Today the students had a Cumulative Review. If this was not finished in class, please finish for homework.

Posted by Treadwell at 05:16 PM

10-26-05 PA AM and DEAR

Today we had Accelerated Math and DEAR. There is no formal homework.

Posted by Treadwell at 05:15 PM

October 24, 2005

10-24-05 BAG Finish Test/ and AM and DEAR

Students finished their Ch. 7 Test and then had DEAR and worked on AM. There is no formal homework tonight.

Posted by Treadwell at 04:14 PM

10-24-05 PA Review for Ch. 3

Today we reviewed Thursday homework and answered questions for the Chapter 3 Test which is tomorrow.

Homework is the Ch. 3 Test Review handed out in class today.

Posted by Treadwell at 04:14 PM

October 21, 2005

Advanced Organizer for 10/24 - 10/28

Pre-Algebra
Monday: Review for Ch. 3 Test
Tuesday: Chapter 3 Test
Wednesday: AM and DEAR
Thursday: Web Quest - Word Problems
Friday: POW (Problem of the Week) Word Problems

BAG
Monday: AM and DEAR
Tuesday: Test Analysis
Wednesday: Cumulative Review
Thursday: Web Quest - Word Problems
Friday: POW (Problem of the Week) Word Problems

Posted by Treadwell at 01:22 PM

10-21-05 BAG Chapter 7 Test

The students took the Chapter 7 Test today. There is no formal homework over the weekend.

Posted by Treadwell at 10:19 AM

10-21-05 Pre-Algebra AM & Dear

Today we read for DEAR and worked on Accelerated Math. There is no formal homework.

To give you a heads up, the Chapter 3 test will be next Tuesday!

Posted by Treadwell at 10:18 AM

October 20, 2005

10-20-05 BAG Review

Today we listened to the wonderful songs the students made up on how to divide fractions!

We also reviewed for the Chapter 7 Test. The test will be tomorrow.

HW is TB pg. 323 - 325, problems 10 - 23 all, and 34 - 45. Show ALL work on notebook paper.

Posted by Treadwell at 03:55 PM

10-20-05 PA More on Solving Inequalities

Today we learned the rule for solving inequalities when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

Homework is WB-P 3-7, all of the problems you did not solve last night. Make sure you solve, graph, and check.

Tomorrow is DEAR and AM. Please bring reading material for one-half of the class period.

Posted by Treadwell at 03:53 PM

October 19, 2005

10-19-05 BAG 7-10 Solving Inequalities

We learned the different situations when you must switch the sign when solving inequalities.

HW is WB-P 7-10, all.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:17 PM

10-19-05 PA Solving Inequalities using Mult. and Div.

The process for solving inequalities using multiplication and division is the same as when solving equations.

Homework is WB-P 3-7, problems 2,3,4,5,7, and 13.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:15 PM

October 17, 2005

10-17-05 BAG Solving Equations using Rational Numbers

Students got back their Fractions quiz from last week. Those who did not earn an 80% or better need to do some more studying! We discovered in class that there were many "careless errors" made.

Today we applied the rational numbers to solving one and two step equations. Homework for tonight is WB-P 7-9, 1-12. Show all steps and check on notebook paper.

Posted by Treadwell at 03:13 PM

10-17-05 PA 3-6 Solving Inequalities

Students got back their Quiz from last week.

Today we learned that solving inequalities is just like solving equations. It is only the meaning of the answer that is different!

Homework is
3rd period: WB-P 3-6, 1-16, skip 6 and 13
4th period: WB-P 3-6, 1-16, skip 13
6th period: WB-p 3-6, 1-8 all

Posted by Treadwell at 03:11 PM

October 14, 2005

Advance Organizer: Week of 10/17 - 10/21

Pre-Algebra
Monday : 3-6 1-Step Inequalities using addition and subtraction
Tuesday : 3-6 More practice
Wednesday : 3-7 1-Step Inequalities using mult. and division
Thursday : 3-7 More practice
Friday : AM and DEAR

BAG
Monday : 7-9 Solving Equations
Tuesday : 7-10 Solving Inequalities
Wednesday : Review
Thursday : Ch. 7 Test
Friday : AM and DEAR

Posted by Treadwell at 02:10 PM

October 13, 2005

10-13-05 BAG

Today was AM and DEAR. There is no formal homework over the 3 day weekend.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:02 PM

10-13-05 PA

Today was AM and DEAR. There is no formal homework over the 3-day weekend.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:02 PM

October 12, 2005

10-12-05 BAG

We reviewed dividing fractions.

Homework is WB-P 7-8 all and to make up a song with your partner about how to divide fractions. Be prepared to share!

Posted by Treadwell at 02:01 PM

10-12-04 PA

Today we learned how to solve different formulas using the one-step equation process. Homework is 3-4 all, solve each problem using the one-step equation process.

Posted by Treadwell at 01:59 PM

Internet Lesson

http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/EITCMath.htm

Posted by Treadwell at 10:27 AM

October 10, 2005

10-10-05 BAG Multiplying Fractions

Today we freshened our skills on multiplying fractions. Watch those signed number rules!

Homework is in your textbook, pages 623 and 624. Do multiples of 3 in Sections 7-1, 7-2, and 7-3. We will have a quiz over these 3 sections tomorrow.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:46 PM

10-10-05 Pre-Algebra

Today we played Snake to review solving 1-step equations using all operations.

We will have a quiz tomorrow covering 3-2 and 3-3, 1-step equations using all operations, the rules and the steps.

Homework tonight is to study your notes taken in class for rules and steps, and page 745, Lessons 3-2, odds, and page 746, Lesson 3-3, odds.

Posted by Treadwell at 11:25 AM

Advanced Organizer for Week of 10/10

Pre-Algebra
Monday : 1-Step Equations using all operations
Tuesday : Quiz covering 1-step equations, rules, and steps
Wednesday : 3-4 Using Formulas
Thursday : AM and DEAR
Friday : Teacher Work Day

BAG
Monday : 7-3 Multiplying Fractions
Tuesday : Quiz covering 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3
Wednesday : 7-8 Dividing Fractions
Thursday : AM and DEAR
Friday : Teacher Work Day

Posted by Treadwell at 11:20 AM

October 06, 2005

10-6-05 BAG Adding and Subtraction Fractions with Unlike Denominators

We reviewed how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators today.

Homework for tonight is WB-P 7-2 all. Show your work on notebook paper.

Also, tomorrow is DEAR and AM. Bring enough reading material with you for one half of the class period.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:55 PM

10-6-05 PA More Practice with One-Step Equations using (x) and (/)

We took another day to practice solving one-step equations involving multiplication and division.

Homework for tonight is Study Guide Worksheet 3-3. Complete the work on your own notebook paper. This will be collected tomorrow for an accuracy grade.

Also, remember that tomorrow is DEAR and AM. Bring enough reading material with you for one-half of the class period.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:53 PM

October 05, 2005

10-5-05 PA

We learned how to solve one-step equations involving multiplication and division.

Homework is WB 3-3, all. Show your steps on notebook paper and complete the graph in the workbook.

Posted by Treadwell at 01:35 PM

10-5-05 BAG Adding and Subtracting Fractions with a common Denominator

We reviewed the basics of fractions today, including adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.

Homework is WB-P 7-1 all. You may do the work in the workbook.

Posted by Treadwell at 01:34 PM

10-05-05 BAG Fractions with like denominators (+) and (-)

We reviewed the basics of fractions and reviewed adding and subtracting fractions with a common denominator.

Homework is WB-P 7-1 all. You may do your work in the workbook.

Posted by Treadwell at 01:31 PM

October 04, 2005

10--04-05 BAG Decimal Quiz

The students took a quiz on decimals using all four operations.

There is no formal homework tonight. We will start on Chapter 7 tomorrow.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:42 PM

10-4-05 PA More Practice with 1-step Equations

We practiced 1-step equations using addition and subtraction by playing Snake.

Homework is out of the textbook, page 127, 14-31 all. Make sure you show all 5 steps. Refer back to your notes from Monday as needed.

Posted by Treadwell at 02:41 PM

October 03, 2005

10-3-05 Advance Organizer

Advanced Organizer for the week of 10/0/05

Pre-Algebra
Monday : 3-2 One-step Equations using addition and subtraction
Tuesday : 3-2 more practice
Wednesday : 3-3 One-step Equations usinding multiplication and
Division
Thursday : 3-3 More practice
Friday : DEAR and AM

BAG

Monday : Decimals - all operations
Tuesday : Decimal Quiz
Wednesday : 7-1 and 7-2
Thursday : 7-2
Friday : DEAR and AM

Posted by Treadwell at 04:25 PM

10-3-05 BAG More on Decimals

Today the students worked on 3 magic squares involving adding and subtracting decimals. I checked these individually. Complete these for homework if you did not finish them in class.

Also, complete the 2nd and 4th columns on worksheets 2-28 and 2-29 involving mutliplying and dividing decimals.

We will have a short quiz tomorrow involving decimals and ALL operations.

Posted by Treadwell at 04:23 PM

10-3-05 PA One-step Equations

We checked the Cumulative REview from Friday.

Today we learned the algebraic process to solve one-step equations. Homework is WB-P 3-2 all. Show your 5-step process on notebook paper and graph your solution on the graph in your workbook on 3-2.

Posted by Treadwell at 04:15 PM