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March 30, 2007

Today we read, ate pie and discussed "pi", and worked on Accelerated Math. All classes were awesome! :)

A special thank you to all who were able to bring in either pie or other supplies.

Your "homework" is to be SAFE and have FUN over Spring Break.

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March 29, 2007

Today the students brought in home-made playdough and we made 3-dimensional shapes. We then used dental floss to slice parts of the 3-D shapes to see what kind of cross sections could be made.

I want to thank ALL of the classes for an excellent day! You were on task, we had fun, and we learned. Thank you!! :)

Tomorrow is "Pi Day".....a little late, but better late than never! If you volunteered to bring in a pie, forks, plates, etc, please come to my room first thing in the morning. In class tomorrow, we will be "eating pie" while we work with "pi" in Accelerated Math.

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March 28, 2007

Today we learned about cross sections of 3 dimensional figures through an interactive web site. The web address is listed below.....check it out!

http://www.learner.org/channel/courses/learningmath/geometry/session9/part_c/index.html

HW:
Make Playdough (recipe given in class today and is below) or bring in a small can of playdough to make 3-d shapes and slice cross sections for tomorrow! Bring in 12 to 18 inches of dental floss.

Playdough
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 tablespoon Cream of Tartar
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup water
(food coloring optional)

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Add oil and food coloring. Add all other ingredients. Turn down to medium heat and stir constantly until it becomes thick (only takes a minute or so) and forms a ball. Let cool on a plate and store in an container (plastic bag/plastic container).

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March 27, 2007

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Periods:
Today we discussed 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional shapes and we looked at different nets and predicted what their shape would be. We also brainstormed on how to take a 2-dimensional shape, and through different transformations, predicted what type of 3-dimensional shapes would be created.

HW is the worksheet handed out in class today.

4th Period:
Students got their Unit test back today and completed their Test Analysis. Get this signed tonight and return tomorrow!

HW: complete problems 10 - 19 of long division worksheet.

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March 26, 2007

Today students had an opportunity to finish their Unit 6 Test from last week and complete a Test Analysis on their finished test.

HW is Worksheet 1-6.

4th Period: Complete problems 1 through 9 of the worksheet

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Advanced Organizer for Week of 3/26

Monday : Test Analysis and review of long division
Tuesday : Cross Sections: 2 and 3 dimensional shapes
Wednesday: Cross Sections: Interactive Website
Thursday : Cross Sections: Making Them!
Friday : AM and DEAR and "Pi" Day

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March 23, 2007

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Periods:
You finished your Unit 6 Test today and then read and worked on AM. There is no formal homework.

4th Period
You started your Unit 6 Test today and will have the class period on Monday to finish. KEEP STUDYING over the weekend!

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March 20, 2007

Today we learned how indirect variation applies to word problems. We took information, charted it, graphed it, and discovered the equation for indirect variation: y = k/x.

We then learned how to solve simple word problems involving indirect variation. Class notes and homework are below....

4th Period:
I gave you back your quizzes and then we learned how to solve indirect proportions. Class notes will be posted and homework is the handout given in class.

Class notes....

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March 19, 2007

1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods

Today we learned how indirect variation is opposite of direct variation.

Class notes are below.....

Homework is Direct and Indirect Handout given in class. Show your work on notebook paper.

4th Period
You took your quiz today. There is no formal homework tonight.

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Advanced Organizer for the Week of March 19th:

Monday : Indirect Variation and proportions
Tuesday : Indirect Variation word problems
Wednesday: Review
Thursday : Test on Direct and Indirect Variation
Friday : AM and DEAR

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March 16, 2007

Today 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods took a quiz on direct variation. Period 4 did not have enough time to even start because of the Block Party; therefore, they will take the quiz on Monday.

There is no formal homework over the weekend. Period 4, re-work homework problems and classwork problems to review for Monday.

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Today 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods took a quiz on direct variation. Period 4 did not have enough time to even start because of the Block Party; therefore, they will take the quiz on Monday.

There is no formal homework over the weekend. Period 4, re-work homework problems and classwork problems to review for Monday.

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March 15, 2007

Today we played the Snake Game to review for our quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover Direct Variation: what is it, what is the equation for it, and solving direct proportions.

HW is the handout given in class today.

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Today we played the Snake Game to review for our quiz tomorrow. The quiz will cover Direct Variation: what is it, what is the equation for it, and solving direct proportions.

HW is the handout given in class today.

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March 14, 2007

Today we applied direct variation/direct proportion to solving word type problems.

HW is the enrichment worksheet 9-4 handed out in class today.

4th Period:
Your HW is textbook page 447, problems 21-32. If you can solve the problems the "easy way", do so and then also write the direct variation equation. If you solve the problem using cross products, then do NOT write the direct variation equation.

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March 13, 2007

Today we applied direct variation/direct proportion to solving word type problems.

HW is the enrichment worksheet 9-4 handed out in class today.

4th Period:
Your HW is textbook page 447, problems 21-32. If you can solve the problems the "easy way", do so and then also write the direct variation equation. If you solve the problem using cross products, then do NOT write the direct variation equation.

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March 12, 2007

I collected the Math Jekyll packet today and you can still turn it in tomorrow for full credit. After tomorrow, points will be deducted for each day it is late.

Today we learned about direct variation/direct proportion. Notes are below.....

HW is WB-P 9-4, problems 7-21. If you solve the proportion using the "cheater way", write the direct variation equation. If you used cross products, do not write the direct variation equation. Please show all work on notebook paper.

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Unit 6: Values that Vary

Monday: Direct Variation
Tuesday: Direct Variation
Wednesday: Direct Variation
Thursday: Quiz (?)
Friday: AM and DEAR

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March 03, 2007

Today we did AM and DEAR. There is no formal homework.

For students who will be at school on Monday, please bring pen/pencil, paper, and your chapter book. For those students going to Jekyll: learn a lot, be safe, and have fun!

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March 01, 2007

Today I handed yesterday's test back to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods and reviewed it. Grades are posted on I-Cue.

We reviewed how to add and subtract fractions that have unlike denominators.

Class Notes.....

HW is TB page 246, 13-33 all. Show your work on notebook paper.

4th PERIOD
We took extra time to review the test.

TOMORROW IS AM AND DEAR. Bring reading material for one-half of the class period.

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