Homework for the week of December 14-18:

STANDARDS:
NS 1.1: Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals and mixed numbers and place them on a number line.
NS 2.4: Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers; use them to solve problems with fractions.

CHAPTER 3 TEST: Thursday, December 17

HOMEWORK:
Monday, December 14: Topic: Decimals to Fractions (text pp 146-147)
Homework: text book page 148 #26-34 even

Tuesday, December 15: Topic: Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers (text pp 150-151)
Homework: text book page 152 #12-34 even

Wednesday, December 16: Topic: Chapter Review (text pages 142-153)
Homework: text book page 154 #2-28 even; Review for Test

Thursday, December 17: Topic: Chapter 3 Test Today
Homework: Review packet for Winter Break - due January 11, 2010

WEB QUESTION: Be the first student in your class to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your answer and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 20 days. Congratulations to all who solved the problem!

QUESTION: During a softball game, Sara threw 70 pitches. Of those pitches, 29 were strikes. What portion of the pitches that Sara threw were strikes? Give your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest thousandth.

Homework for the week of December 7-11:

STANDARDS:
NS 1.1: Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals and mixed numbers, and place them on a number line.
NS 2.4: Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers; use them to solve problems with fractions.

QUIZ, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10

HOMEWORK:
Monday, December 7: Topic: Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers (text page 142-143)
Homework: text book page 144 #2-8 and 22-28 even

Tuesday, December 8: Topic: Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers [continued]
Homework: text book page 144 #9-12 and 29-36 all

Wednesday, December 9: Topic: Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers [continued]
Homework: text book page 144 #17-20 and 37-40 all and review for quiz

Thursday, December 10: Topic: Quiz on Equivalent Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Homework: text book page 145 #69-79 all

WEB QUESTION: Be the first student in your class to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your answer and you will win a prize.

QUESTION: Ethan washes dishes every 4 days and weeds the garden every 10 days. If he did both chores today, how many days will pass before he does them both on the same day again?

Homework for the week of November 30 through December 4:

STANDARDS:
MR 2.1: Use estimation to verify the reasonableness of calculated results.
MR 2.5: Express the solution clearly and logically by using the appropriate mathematical notation and terms and clear language to support solutions.
NS 2.0: Calculate and solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
NS 2.4: Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers, use them to solve problems with fractions.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, November 30: Topic: Focus on Problem Solving (text page 141)
Homework: text book page 141 #1-5 all

Tuesday, December 1: Topic: Review Prime and Composite Numbers (text pages 128-129)
Homework: text book page 131 #67-77 all

Wednesday, December 2: Topic: Review Greatest Common Divisor / GCF (text pages 132-133)
Homework: Practice Worksheet 3-2 (both sides)

Thursday, December 3: Topic: Review Least Common Multiple (text pages 136-137)
Homework: text book page 139 #41-50 all

WEB QUESTION: The answer to last week's question was: 99 + 9/9 = 100 (there is more than one answer for this question. Congratulations to those of you who tried.

There will be no web question this week due to the fact that I will be at Outdoor Education Science camp with our Bayside Eagles. Check back next week for the challenge.

Homework for the week of November 23-27:

STANDARD:
NS 2.4: Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers; use them to solve problems with fractions.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, November 23: Topic: Review Prime Factorization
Homework: text book page 140 #1-10 all

Tuesday, November 24: Topic: Review Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Homework: text book page 140 #11-20 all

Wednesday, November 25: Topic: Review Least Common Multiple (LCM)
Homework: text book page 140 21-31 all (due Monday, November 30)

WEB QUESTION: Be the first student in your class to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your answer and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 11 days.

CHALLENGE: Use four 9's in a math problem and have the answer equal 100.

Homework for the week of November 16-20:

STANDARD:
NS 2.4: Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers; use them to solve problems with fractions.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, November 16: Topic: Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) [text pages 132-133]
Homework: text book page 134 #22-34 even and review section 3-2 for Tuesday's quiz

Tuesday, November 17: Topic: QUIZ on Greatest Common Divisor (GCD)
Homework: Review for Mastery Worksheet

Wednesday, November 18: Topic: Least Common Multiple (LCM) [text pages 136-137]
Homework: text book page 138 #2-12 even

Thursday, November 19: Topic: Least Common Multiple (LCM) [text pages 136-137]
Homework: text book page 138 #22-34 even and review section 3-3 for Friday's quiz

QUIZ Friday on LCM!

WEB QUESTION: Be the first student in your class to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your answer and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 3,875 meals.

QUESTION: A cat is at the bottom of a 15 foot well. Each day, he climbs up 4 feet... and each night, he slides down 3 feet. How many days will it take him to reach the top of the well?

Hint: try making a chart or drawing to help you. Good Luck!

Homework for the week of November 9-13:

STANDARDS:

Number Sense 2.4: Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor of whole numbers and use them to solve problems with fractions.

QUIZ TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 on text pages 128-131

HOMEWORK:
Monday, November 9: Topic: Prime Factorization
Homework: Workbook page 20 #1-20 all and review lessons 3-1 and 3-2 for Tuesday's quiz

Tuesday, November 10: Topic: Quiz on Prime and Composite Numbers and Prime Factorization
Homework: Workbook page 20 #21-33 all

Wednesday, November 11: Veterans' Day Holiday

Thursday, November 12: Topic: Greatest Common Divisor (text pages 132-133)
Homework: text book page 134 #2-10 even


Web Question: Be the first student in your class to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's web question was -1 points.

Question: Seven hundred seventy-five meals were prepared each day for 5 days. How many meals were prepared in the 5 days?

Homework for the week of November 2-6:

Don't forget that you have a practice packet due on Monday, November 2.

STANDARDS:
N.S. 2.4: Determine the least common multiple and the greatest common divisor whole numbers and use them to solve problems with fractions.

N.S. 1.4 (5th grade standard review): Determine the prime factors of all numbers through 100 and write the numbers as the product of their prime factors by using exponents to show multiples of a factor (e.g., 24 = 2 x 2 x 2 x 3)

HOMEWORK:
Monday, November 2: Topic: Are You Ready for Chapter 3? (text page 125)
Homework: Divisibility Rules worksheet

Tuesday, November 3: Topic: Prime Numbers - The Sieve of Eratosthenes
Homework: List the prime numbers between 1 and 100.

Wednesday, November 4: Topic: Prime Numbers (continued)
Homework: text book page 130 #22-28 even

Thursday, November 5: Topic: Prime Factorization (text pages 128-129)
Homework: text book page 130 #30-52 even

Web Question: Be the first student in your class to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to the last web question was: $15.00.

Question: During a game, Timmy lost 22 points, won 5 points, and then won 16 more points. Timmy started the game with 0 points. How many points did Timmy end the game with?

Homework for the week of October 5-9:

STANDARDS:
AF 1.0: Students evaluate algebraic expressions and graph and interpret their results.
NS 1.1: Compare and order positive and negative integers and place them on a number line.
NS 2.3: Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems that use positive and negative integers.

-> CHAPTER 2 TEST - FRIDAY, October 9! <-
Start reviewing your notes, math awards, assignments and text pages 70-109.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, October 5: Topic: Graphing Equations (text pages 108-109)
Homework Periods 2, 3, 4, 5, & 7: Worksheet 67
Homework Period 6: Worksheet 68

Tuesday, October 6: Topic: Review Absolute Values, Greater than, Less than and Number Lines (text pages 70-71)
Homework: Worksheet 7/11 Integers

Wednesday, October 7: Topic: Review Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers (text pages 76-89)
Homework: text book page EP4 #8-36 even (page is in the back of your text book)

Thursday, October 8: Topic: Review Graphing Equations (text pages 108-109)
Homework: text book page EP5 #48-68 even (page is in the back of your text book)

CHAPTER 2 TEST - FRIDAY, October 9!
Don't forget to review your notes, math awards, assignments and text pages 70-109!


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 7. You would need to make 7 cuts.

Question: The cost of 4 shirts and 6 ties is $84.00. If each tie costs $4.00, how much does each shirt cost?

Homework for the week of September 28-October 2:

STANDARDS:
AF 1.0: Students write verbal expressions and sentences as algebraic expressions and equations; and graph and interpret their results.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, September 28: Topic: The Coordinate Plane (text pages 100-101)
Homework: workbook page 17 #1-20 all

Tuesday, September 29: Topic: Equations in Two Variables (text pages 104-105)
Homework: workbook page 18 #1-8 all

Wednesday, September 30: Topic: Equations in Two Variables (continued)
Homework: text book page 107 #22-31 all

Thursday, October 1: Topic: Graphing Equations (text pages 108-109)
Homework: workbook page 19 #1013 all (due Monday, October 5)


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 6. There are six outs in an inning of baseball.

Question: A log is eight feet long. I want to cut it into pieces that are each one foot long. How many cuts must I make?

Homework for the week of September 21-25:

MATH STANDARDS:
AF 1.0: Students write verbal expressions and sentences as algebraic expressions and equations, and graph and interpret their results.
AF 1.1: Write and solve one step linear equations in one variable.
NS 2.3: Solve addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems that use positive and negative integers.

CHAPTER 2, QUIZ 2 - Thursday, September 24!

HOMEWORK:
Monday, September 21: Topic: Multiplying and Dividing Integers (text pages 88-89)
Homework: text book page 89 #1 & 2

Tuesday, September 22: Topic: Solving Equations Containing Integers (text pages 94-95)
Homework: text book page 96 #8-20 even and Study for Chapter 2, Quiz 2 (study absolute value, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers)

Wednesday, September 23: Topic: Solving Equations Containing Integers (text pages 94-95)
Homework: workbook page 16 #1-20 all; and study for Chapter 2, Quiz 2 (study absolute value, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers)

Thursday, September 24: Topic: Chapter 2, Quiz 2 today
Homework: text book page 97 #48-57 all

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was they all have 28 days.

Question: The World Series is nearing. How many outs are there in an inning?

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Homework for the week of September 14-18:

STANDARDS:
AF 1.4: Solve problems manually by using the correct order of operations.
NS 2.3: Solve addition and subtraction problems including those that arise in concrete situations that use positive and negative integers.

QUIZ WEDNESDAY, September 16: Topic: ABSOLUTE VALUE and ADDING & SUBTRACTING INTEGERS (make sure to review text pages 70-85)

HOMEWORK:
Monday, September 14: Topic: Subtracting Integers (text pages 82-85)
Homework: Worksheet 14, Review for Mastery

Tuesday, September 15: Topic Subtracting Integers (text pages 82-85)
Homework: workbook page 14 #1-22 all and study for quiz

Wednesday, September 16: QUIZ TODAY on Absolute Value and Adding & Subtracting Integers
Homework: textbook page 84 #14-48 even

Thursday, September 17: Topic: Multiplication and Division of Integers (text pages 88-89)
Homework: textbook page 90 #18-46 even


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was the Chinese were the first mathematicians to use negative numbers.

Question: Some months have 31 days, how many months have 28 days?

Homework for the week of September 7-11:

STANDARDS:
NS 1.1: Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals and mixed numbers and place them on a number line.
NS 2.3: Solve addition problems including those that arise in concrete situations that use positive and negative integers.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, September 7: Labor Day - School Holiday
Homework: none

Tuesday, September 8: Topic: District Quiz 1 - Part 1 in class
Homework: Workbook page 7 #1-16 all

Wednesday, September 9: Topic: District Quiz 1 - Part 2 in class
Homework: Workbook page 7 #17-24 all

Thursday, September 10: Topic: Adding Integers (text pages 76-77)
Homework: finish Adding Integers Practice Worksheet 13 (given to you on Friday, Sept. 4, we started it in class)



Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was $31.00.

Question: Around 100 B.C. a group of mathematicians were the first known to use negative numbers. What country were they from?

Homework for the week of August 31 - September 4:

STANDARDS:
AF 1.1: Write and solve one step linear equations.
AF 1.2: Students write and evaluate an algebraic expression for a given situation using up to three variables.
AF 1.3: Applying algebraic order of operations and the commutative, associative and distributive properties to evaluate expressions, and justify each step.
AF 1.4: Solve problems by suing the correct order of operation
NS 1.1: Compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals and mixed numbers and place them on a number line.
NS 2.3: Solve addition problems including those that arise in concrete situations that use positive and negative integers.

CHAPTER 1 TEST TUESDAY!

HOMEWORK:
Monday, August 31: Topic: Chapter 1 Review
Homework: textbook pages 62-63, #1-12 all and review for Chapter 1 test

Tuesday, September 1: Chapter 1 Test
Homework: none, test today

Wednesday, September 2: Topic: Ready to Go On?
Homework: textbook page 69, #1-2 all

Thursday, September 3: Topic: Introduction to Integers (text pages 70-71)
Homework: textbook page 72 #16-30 even

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 9 sheep are left. (hint: all but nine died).

Question: Cody made deposits of $45, $18, and $27 into his checking account. He then wrote checks for $21 and $38. How much does Cody have left of his deposit?

Homework for the week of August 24-28:

STANDARDS:
AF 1.1: Write and solve one step linear equations.
AF 1.3: Apply algebraic order of operations and the commutative, associative and distributive properties to evaluate expressions.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, August 24: Topic: Solving Equations by Adding (text pages 44-45)
Homework: textbook page 46 #16-26 even

Tuesday, August 25: Topic: Solving Equations by Dividing (text pages 47-48)
Homework: textbook page 49 #18-38 even

Wednesday, August 26: Topic: Solving Equations by Adding, Subtracting and Dividing
Homework: Homework and Practice Workbook page 10 #1-9 all

Thursday, August 27: Topic: Solving Equations by Multiplying (text pages 51-52)
Homework: textbook page 53 #20-26 even and 32-40 even



Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 12 two cent stamps are in a dozen.

Question: A farmer has 17 sheep and all but 9 die. How many are left?

Homework for the week of August 17-21:

Standards:
AF 1.1: Write and solve one step linear equations.
AF 1.2: Students write and evaluate an algebraic expression for a given situation, using up to three variables.
AF 1.3: Applying algebraic order of operations and the commutative, associative and distributive properties to evaluate expressions; and justify each step.
AF 1.4: Solve problems manually by using correct order of operations or by using a scientific calculator.
MR 1.1: Analyze problems by identifying relationships; distinguishing relevant information from irrelevant information; identifying missing information; sequencing and prioritizing information and observing patterns.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, August 17: Topic: Writing Algebraic Expressions, text pages 28-29
Homework: Homework and Practice Workbook page 6 #1-14 and study for quiz

Tuesday, August 18: Quiz on Lessons 1 through 6
Homework: textbook page 30 #6-18 even

Wednesday, August 19: Topic: Focus on Problem Solving, text page 33
Homework: Homework and Practice Workbook page 6, #15-18

Thursday, August 20: Topic: Equations and Their Solutions, text pages 34-35
Homework: textbook page 36 #8-34 even.


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 60 minutes. You had three pills and were instructed by your doctor to take one every half hour. You take the first one, then thirty minutes later you take the second one and finally, 30 minutes after that, you take the last pill. That is a total of 60 minutes. Congratulations to everyone who tried this problem!

Question: How many two cent stamps are there in a dozen?


Don't forget, there is a quiz on Tuesday! The quiz will cover patterns, exponents, commutative, associative, distributive and identity properties, as well as one step equations.

Homework for the week of August 10-14:

STANDARDS:
AF 1.2: Students write and evaluate an algebraic expresison for a given situation, using up to three variables.
AF 1.3: Applying algebraic order of operations and the cummtative, associative, and distributive properties to evaluate expression; and justify each step.
AF 1.4: Solve problems manually by using the correct order of operations or by using a scientific calculator.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, August 10: Periods 2, 3, and 4: Topic: Order of Operations (text pages 14-15)
Homework: Homework and Practice Workbook page 3

Tuesday, August 11: Periods 5, 6, and 7: Topic: Order of Operations (text pages 14-15)
Homework: Homework and Practice Workbook page 3

Wednesday, August 12: Explore Order of Operations (text pages 18-19)
Homework: textbook page 16 #8-18 even

Thursday, August 13: Topic: Properties of Numbers (text pages 20-21)
Homework: textbook page 22 #20-36 even


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize. The answer to last week's question was 70. 30 divided by 1/2 plus 10 = 30 x 2 + 10 = 70

Question: If a doctor gives you three pills, telling you to take one every half hour, how many minutes will the pills last?

Homework for the week of August 3-7:

STANDARDS:
AF 1.0: Students write verbal expressions and sentences as algebraic expressions and equations…
AF 1.4: Solve problems manually by using the correct order of operation.
AF 2.0: Students analyze and use tables and graphs, and rules to solve problems.

QUIZ Friday on Patterns and Exponents

HOMEWORK:
Monday, August 3
Homework: Work on your Number Wanted Poster

Tuesday, August 4: Topic: Patterns (pages 6-7)
Homework: Practice Workbook page 1

Wednesday, August 5: Topic: Exponents (pages 10-11)
Homework: Work on your Number Wanted Poster and remember to bring a simple calculator to class on Thursday

Thursday, August 6: Topic: Exponents (pages 10-11)
Homework: finish Number Wanted Poster

Friday, August 7: Wanted Posters due; Quiz on Patterns and Exponents
Homework: none

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize.

Question: What is the answer when you divide 30 by 1/2 and add 10? Good Luck!

Homework for the week of July 29-31:

Welcome to Bayside STEM Academy!
You will have homework Monday through Thursday evenings. You may check your homework on this web page every Sunday after 5pm. You can also check your homework for the week on School Loop at http://stem.schoolloop.com

Homework:
Wednesday, July 29: Student Information worksheet

Thursday, July 30: Write a minimum of five things around you that are math related. Be prepared to share what you wrote. (Hint: What shape is a stop sign? Is that mathematical? Yes!) Good luck!

Have a restful weekend. Make sure you have your supplies for class on Monday. Also, check this site each week for a challenge question. Be the first person in your class to tell me the answer and you could win a prize.

Homework for the week of June 8-11:

Math Standards:
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 3.1: Represent all possible outcomes of compound events in an organized way...(grids, tree diagrams) and express the theoretical probability of each outcome.

HOMEWORK:

Monday, June 8
Homework: Work on your game you are creating

Tuesday, June 9
Homework: Finish your game and be ready to present it to the class.

Wednesday, June 10
Homework: none

Thursday, June 11
Last day of school

Have a wonderful summer!

Homework for the week of June 1-5:

Math Standards:
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 3.1: Represent all possible outcomes of compound events in an organized way...(grids, tree diagrams) and express the theoretical probability of each outcome.
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 3.4: Understand that the probability of either of two disjoint events occurring is the sum of the two individual probabilities.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, June 1: Topic: Adding Probabilities (page 422)
Homework - Periods 1, 2, and 4: page 423 #4-7

Tuesday, June 2: Topic: Adding Probabilities (page 422)
Homework - Periods 5, 6 and 7: page 423 #4-7
Homework - Period 1: finish creating or modifying a carnival game

Wednesday, June 3: Topic: Counting Methods (pages 426-427)
Homework: page 428 #12-15

Thursday, June 4: Berkeley Pre-Algebra Readiness Test
Homework: bring your math book back to school

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize.

Question: You toss a number cube labeled 1 through 6. Find P(even or 1). Give your answer as a fraction, decimal and percent.

Homework for the week of May 25-29:

Math Standards:

Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 3.3: Represent P as ratios, decimals between 0 and 1 and percentages between 1 and 100; know that P is the probability of an event occurring and 1-P as the probability that an event won't occur.
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 3.4: Understand taht the probability of two disjoint events occurring is the sum of the two individual probabilities.

Quick QUIZ Friday on Probability

HOMEWORK:

Monday, May 25: Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, May 26: Topic: Probability (page 418)
Homework: page 419 #5-13 and book check (bring your math book number from home)

Wednesday, May 27: Topic: Representing Probability (page 420)
Homework: page 421 #4-8

Thursday, May 28: Topic: Experimental Probability
Homework: finish analyzing the carnival games

Quick QUIZ Friday on Probability

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize.

Question: In a soccer shoot out, Brian made 4 out of 9 goals. What is the experimental probability that he will make the next shot? Give your answer as a fraction.

Homework for the week of May 18-22:

Math Standards:

Algebra and Functions 3.1: Use variable expressions describing geometric quantities.
Mathematical Reasoning 2.4: Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams and models to explain mathematical reasoning.
Measurement and Geometry 1.2: Know common estimates of pi and use these values to calculate the circumference of a circle.
Measurement and Geometry 1.3: Know and use the formulas for volume of rectangular, triangular and cylindrical solids.



HOMEWORK:

Monday, May 18: District Math Quiz 3 Part 1 (in class)
Homework: page 491 Set A #1-6

Tuesday, May 19: District Math Quiz 3 Part 2 (in class)
Homework: page 492 Set E #1-4

Wednesday, May 20: Topic: Volume of a Circular Cylinder (pages 481-482)
Homework: Worksheet 86 Volume of Circular Cylinders

Thursday, May 21: Topic: Chapter 12 Review
Homework: page 484 #10-13

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask your work and you will win a prize.

Question: A teacher is buying school supplies. Pencils come in boxes of 10, pens come in boxes of 12, and rulers come in boxes of 6. What is the least number of each type of box the teacher can buy to have an equal number of pens, pencils, and rulers?

Homework for the week of May 11-15:

Math Standards:

Algebra and Functions 3.1: Use variable expressions describing geometric quantities.
Mathematical Reasoning 2.4: Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams and models to explain mathematical reasoning.
Measurement and Geometry 1.2: Know common estimates of pi and use these values to calculate the circumference of a circle.
Measurement and Geometry 1.3: Know and use the formulas for volume of rectangular, triangular and cylindrical solids.

QUIZ Wednesday, May 13!

HOMEWORK:

Monday, May 11: Topic: Draw a Diagram (page 474)
Homework: page 475 #2-4

Tuesday, May 12: Topic: Volume of Rectangular Prisms (pages 478-479)
Homework: page 479 #1-4 all

Wednesday, May 13: Topic: Quiz on Diagrams and Volume of Rectangular Prisms
Homework: page 480 #6-8

Thursday, May 14: Topic: Volume of a Triangular Prism (page 481)
Homework: page 482 #7-8

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask or Mr. Mahlstedt your work and you will win a prize.

Question: You have been asked to design a container for oatmeal. your first design is a rectangular prism with a height of 12 inches, a width of 8 inches and a depth of 3 inches. What is the surface area of the package?

Homework for the week of May 4-8:

Math Standards:

AF 3.1: Use variable expressions describing geometric quantities.
AF 3.2: Express in symbolic form simple relationships arising from geometry.
MG 1.1: Understand the concept of a constant such as pi. Know the formulas for the circumference of a circle.
MG 1.2: Know common estimates of pi and use these values to calculate the circumference of a circle.

QUIZ Wednesday, May 6!

HOMEWORK:
Monday, May 4: Topic: Circumference of a Circle (pages 468-469)
Homework: Vocabulary: pi and circumference (write a definition for each word and draw a picture of diagram for each word)

Tuesday, May 5: Topic: Circumference of a Circle (continued)
Homework: page 469 #6-9 all

Wednesday, May 6: Quiz on Perimeter, Circumference and Area
Homework: page 471 #1-6 all

Thursday, May 7: Topic: Area of a Circle (page 472)
Homework: page 473 #6-9


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask or Mr. Mahlstedt your work and you will win a prize.

Question: James and Linda are fencing a rectangular area of the yard for their dog. The width of the dog yard is 4.5 meters. It's area is 67.5 meters squared. What is the length of the dog yard?

Homework for the week of April 27-May 1:

Math Standards:
Algebra and Functions 3.1: Use variable expressions describing geometric quantities.
Algebra and Functions 3.2: Express in symbolic form simple relationships arising from geometry.
Mathematical Reasoning 1.3: Determine when and how to break a problem into simpler parts.
Measurement and Geometry 1.1: Understand the concept of a constant such as pi. Know the formulas for the circumference of a circle.

HOMEWORK:

Monday, April 27: Topic: Perimeter (page 458)
Homework: page 459 #6-10

Tuesday, April 28: Topic: Area of a Quadrilateral (pages 460-461)
Homework: page 462 #6-13

Wednesday, April 29: Topic: Area of a Triangle (page 464)
Homework: page 465 #6-10

Thursday, April 30: Topic: Multi-Step Problems (pages 466-467)
Homework: page 467 #3-5


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask or Mr. Mahlstedt your work and you will win a prize.

Question: There are 18.5 ounces of soup in a can. This is equivalent to 524 grams. If jenna has 8 ounces of soup, how many grams does she have? Round your answer to the nearest whole gram.

Homework for the week of April 20-24:

Math Standards:

Mathematical Reasoning 1.1: Analyze problems by identifiying relationships.

Mathematical Reasoning 2.4: Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers.... tables, diagrams and models to explain mathematical reasoning.

Mathematical Reasoning 3.0: Students move beyond a particular problem by generalizing to other situations.

Mathematical Reasoning 3.1: Evaluate the reasonableness of the solution in the context of the original situation.

Measurement and Geometry 2.1: Measure, identify and draw angels using appropriate tools.
Measurement and Geometry 2.3: Draw a triangle and quadrilateral form information about them.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, April 20: Class topic is: Polygons and Angles
Homework: page 39, Set H #1-4 - review for STAR Testing

Tuesday, April 21: Class topic is: Angles
Homework: page 77, Set D #1-6 all - review for STAR Testing

Wednesday, April 22: Class topic is: Making Connections about Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Homework: page 80, #1-3 all - review for STAR Testing

Thursday, April 23: Class topic is: Finding the Sum of Angles in Triangles and Quadrilaterals
Homework: page 163, Set F #1-6 all - review for STAR Testing

Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask or Mr. Mahlstedt your work and you will win a prize.

Question: There is a bag that contains 3 red marbles, 3 yellow marbles and 2 green marbles. Mical reaches into the bag and pulls out a marble without looking. Mical's favorite color is red. What is the probability that Mical will pick a red marble? -- give your answer as a percent.

Spring Break Review Packet

Don't forget to work on your Spring Break math review packet. You should spend 15 to 25 minutes a day on this. This packet is to help prepare you for STAR testing.

Homework for the week of April 6-April 10

Math Standards
Number Sense 1.0- Students solve problems involving percentages
Number Sense 1.4- Calculate given percentages of quantities

HOMEWORK:
Monday, April 6: Field Trip to Egyptian Museum
Homework: Review your notes on tax and discounts

Tuesday, April 7: Using the Interest Formula
Homework: page 367 #5-10

Wednesday, April 8: Chapter 9 Review
Homework: STUDY FOR CHAPTER 9 TEST

Thursday, April 9: CHAPTER 9 TEST
Homework: Review Packet. HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!!!!!


Web Question: Be the first student in your period to solve this problem and show Ms. Trask or Mr. M your work and you will win a prize.

Mr. M went to the mall and saw a pair of shoes he wanted. The shoes normally cost $85, but are on sale for 35% off. After the discount, he still must pay a 9% sales tax on the shoes. What will be the final price of Mr. M's new shoes?

Homework for the Week of March 30-April 3, 2009

Math Standards:
Number Sense 1.0: Solve problems involving percentages.
Number Sense 1.4: Calculate given percentages of quantities and solve problems involving discounts at sales.

The quiz for Thursday has been postponed due to District Testing.

HOMEWORK:
Monday, March 30: Topic: Write an Equation
Homework: page 361 #3-5

Tuesday, March 31: Topic: Finding Sales Tax
Homework: page 363 #8-11

Wednesday, April 1: Topic: Computing Discounts
Homework: page 365 #5-10

Thursday, April 2: Topic: REVISED: District Testing Today
Homework: No new homework. Review your notes and assignments from this week.


WEB QUESTION: Be the first student in your period to show Ms. Trask or Mr. Mahlstedt the answer to this question (with your work) and you will win a prize.

Juanita drank 5/8 of a glass of juice with her breakfast. What percent of her juice did she drink?

Homework for the Week of March 23-27

Math Standards
Number Sense 1.4- calculate given percentages of quantities
Algebra and Functions 1.1- Write and solve one step linear equations


HOMEWORK
Monday, March 23: MARs testing
Homework: Work on proportion pamphlet

Tuesday, March 24: Finish MARs testing
Homework: Finish proportion pamphlet

Wednesday, March 25: Share proportion pamphlets/Finding percent of a number
Homework: pg. 351 #10-15

Thursday, March 26: Solving percents using equations
Homework: pg. 359 #6-11

Friday, March 27: Solving percents using equations/Review percents



WEB QUESTION: Be the first student in your period to show Mr. M the answer to this question (with your work) and you will win a prize.

Mr. M wanted to buy a new bike. The bike normally costs $250, but is on sale for 35% off. How much will the bike cost after the discount?

Homework for the week of March 16-20, 2009

Math Standards:

AF 2.2: Demonstrate an understanding that rate is a measure of one quantity per unit value of another quantity.
MR 2.4: Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams and models, to explain mathematical reasoning.
NS 1.0: Students solve problems involving percentages.
NS 1.2: Interpret percent as part of 100; find decimal and percent equivalents for common fractions and explain why they represent the same value.
NS 1.3: Use proportions to solve problems (eg. Find the length of a side of a polygon similar to a known polygon.
NS 1.4: Calculate given percentages of quantities.

CHAPTER 8 TEST - Tuesday, March 17

REVISED: Proportion Pamphlet due Wednesday, March 25

HOMEWORK:

Monday, March 16: Topic: Chapter 8 Review (page 331)
Homework: finish page 331 #1-17 all

Tuesday, March 17: Topic: Chapter 8 Test
Homework: Work on Proportion Pamphlet Project

Wednesday, March 18: Topic: Relating Fractions, Decimals and Percents (page 346)
Homework: page 347 #6-18 all

Thursday, March 19: Topic: Estimating Percents (page 348)
Homework: page 349 #8-13 and finish your Proportion Pamphlet (due Wednesday, March 25)

CHAPTER 8 TEST - Tuesday, March 17


Be the first in your class to show Mr. Mahlstedt or Ms. Trask the answer to this week's web question and you could win a prize. Make sure to bring your solution on a piece of paper to show them.

Question: A set of six numbers has a mean of 82, a mode of 82 and a median of 80. What are the six numbers? (hint: there is more than one solution to this problem).

Homework for the week of March 9-13, 2009:

Math Standards this week:
Mathematical Reasoning 2.4: Use a variety of methods, such as words, numbers, symbols, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams and models to explain mathematical reasoning.
Number Sense 1.3: Use proportions to solve problems (eg. find the length of a side of a polygon similar to a known polygon).

QUIZ FRIDAY, March 13!!!

HOMEWORK:

Monday, March 9: Topic: Make a List (page 320)
Homework: page 321 #2-7 all

Tuesday, March 10: Topic: Similar Figures (page 322)
Homework: Worksheet 103

Wednesday, March 11: Topic: Similar Figures (continued)
Homework: finish Flip Family graph (REVISED)

Thursday, March 12: Topic: Scale Drawings (pages 324-325)
Homework: scale drawing of one room in your house .... or..... page 326 #8-17 all

QUIZ Friday, March 13 on making lists and similar figures

Be the first student in your class to tell Mr. Mahlstedt or Ms. Trask the answer to this question and you could win a prize. Make sure you show all your work on a piece of paper so that you get credit for your answer.

Question: The average of Anne's, Sara's, and Julie's test scores is 72. Julie scored 100 and Anne scored 10 points higher than Sara. What were Anne's and Sara's scores?

Homework for the week of March 2-6, 2009:

Math Standards this week:
Algebra and Functions 2.2: Demonstrate an understanding that rate is a measure of one quantity per unit values of another quantity.
Algebra and Functions 2.3: Solve problems involving rates.
Mathematical Reasoning 1.1: Analyze problems by identifying relationships, distinguishing relevant from irrelevant information.
Number Sense 1.2: Interpret and use ratios in different contexts to show the relative size of two quantities.
Number Sense 1.3: Use proportions to solve problems.

HOMEWORK:

Monday, March 2: Topic: Too Much or Too Little Information (pages 312-313)
Homework: page 313 #4-6 all

Tuesday, March 3: Topic: Rates (pages 314-315)
Homework: page 315 #6-14 all

Wednesday, March 4: Topic: QUIZ on Rates and Too Much or Too Little Information
Homework: page 315 #15-24 all

Thursday, March 5: Topic: Solving Proportions using Cross Products (page 310)
Homework: page 319 #5-13


Be the first student in your class to tell Mr. Mahlstedt or Ms. Trask the answer to this question and you could win a prize. Make sure you show all your work on a piece of paper so that you get credit for your answer.

Question: List all the different four-digit whole numbers that can be written using the digits 1, 3, 5, and 7. Use each digit only once in a number. GOOD LUCK!

Homework for the week of February 23-27, 2009

Math Standards this week:
Number Sense 1.2: Interpret and use ratios in different contexts
Mathematical Reasoning 1.1: Analyze problems by identifying relationships
Number Sense 1.3: Use proportions to solve problems
Number Sense 1.0: Students solve problems involving...proportions
Algebra and Functions 1.1: Write and solve one-step linear equations in one variable

HOMEWORK:
Monday, February 23: Topic: Equivalent Ratios
Homework: Look-a-Like Rectangles Write-up

Tuesday, February 24: Topic: Mr. M's Pizza Party Activity
Homework: Finish Mr. M's Pizza Party Activity

Wednesday, February 25: Topic: Solving Proportions
Homework: Page 309 #6-13 all

Thursday, February 26: Topic: Solving Proportions
Homework: REVISED 2/26: Finish Problem of the Week


Be the first student in your class to tell Mr. M the answer to this question and you could win a prize.
Question: If Mr. M can run 3 miles in 25 minutes, how long will it take him to run 5 miles? Note: In order to get credit for answering this question, you must show all of your work on a piece of paper.

Homework for the week of February 16-20, 2009

Math Standards this week:
Mathematical Reasoning 2.1: Use stategies, skills finding solutions
Mathematical Reasoning 2.4: Use a variety of methods to solve problems.
Number Sense 1.2: Interpret and use ratios in different contexts to show relative sizes of two quantitites, using proportionate notations.
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 1.1: Compute Range, mean, median and mode of data sets.
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 1.2: Understand how additional data added to sets may affect these computations of measures of central tendency.
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 1.4: know hwy a specific measure of central tendency provides the most useful information.
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 2.3: Analyze data displays and explain why the way in which the results are displayed might have influenced the conclusions.

HOMEWORK:

Monday, February 16: School Holiday

Tuesday, February 17: Topic: Problem Solving - Representing Point of View (page 112)
Homework: page 113 #3-7 (do #8 for extra challenge)

Wednesday, February 18: Topic: Problem Solving
Homework: Worksheet 62: Word Problem Practice

Thursday, February 19: Topic: Organizing Data Using Median
Homework: Worksheet 17: Measures of Central Tendency

Be the first student in your class to tell Mr. Mahlstedt or Ms. Trask the answer to this question and you could win a prize.

Question: During the first hour of the festeival, Rick sold 7 posters. He sold 15 during the second hour, 23 during the third hour, and 31 during the fourth hour. At this rate, how many posters will he sell in the seventh hour?

Homework for the week of February 9-13, 2009

Math Standards this week:
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability 1.1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Mathematical Reasoning: 1.0, 1.1, 2.0, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2

QUIZ FRIDAY on Sampling and Analyzing Statistical Data

HOMEWORK: Reminder: your integer review packet is due Friday, February 13.

Monday, February 9: Topic: Sampling and Sampling Methods (pages 100-104)
Homework: Worksheet R37

Tuesday, February 10: Topic: Make a Graph (pages 106-107)
Homework: Worksheet R37

Wednesday, February 11: Topic: Mean Bean Acitivity
Homework: Write a summary explaining the activity and study for quiz.
Describe the Mean Bean Activity. Include how we figured out the mean,
median, mode and range.

Thursday, February 12: Topic: Analyzing Statistical Data (page 108)
Homework: Worksheet R38 and study for quiz

QUIZ FRIDAY on Sampling and Analyzing Statistical Data

Be the first student in your class to tell Mr. Mahlstedt or Ms. Trask the answer to this question and you could win a prize.

Web question: A train moving at a constant speed travels for 3.5 hours and covers 280 k.m. What is its speed?

Homework for the week of February 2-6, 2009

Math Standards this week:
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
Mathematical Reasoning: 1.0, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, 3.0

HOMEWORK:

Monday, February 2: Topic: Review Mean, Median, Mode, Range and Outlier (pages 88-92)
Homework: Worksheet R32

Tuesday, February 3: Topic: Stem-and-Leaf Plots (pages 94-95)
Homework: page 95 #5-7 and #11-14

Wednesday, February 4: Topic: Choosing the Best Graph (pages 96-97)
Homework: Worksheet R34

Thursday, February 5: Topic: Diagnostic Checkpoint
Homework: none (no school on Friday for students due to a Teacher In-service day)


Be the first student in your class to tell Mr. Mahlstedt or Ms. Trask the answer to this question and you could win a prize:

Web question: The water level of Dunlop Lake was 4 feet below normal in July due to a drought. In August the water level dropped 2 more feet, and in September it rose 3 feet. What was the water level in September?

Reminder: Don't forget to work on your integer review packet. It is due on Friday, February 13, 2009. If you need help with the packet, please see Ms. Trask or Mr. Mahlstedt. We would be happy to give you assistance.

HOMEWORK: Week of January 26-30, 2009

Math Standards this week:
Mathematical Reasoning: 1.0, 2.2
Statistics, Data Analysis and Probability: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4

QUIZ Friday, January 30 on Mean, Median, Mode, Range and Outlier

HOMEWORK:

Monday, January 26: no homework, non-student day

Tuesday, January 27: Topic: Mean, Median, Mode and Range
Homework: pages 89-90 #6-28 all

Wednesday, January 28: Topic: Data with Outliers
Homework: pages 92-93 #4-24 all

Thursday, January 29: Topic: Mean, Median, Mode, Range, and Outlier (continued)
Homework: Revised: Pick a survey question. Ask a minimum of 20 people your question. Graph your results. Find the mean, median, mode, range and outlier.

QUIZ Friday, January 30 on Mean, Median, Mode, Range and Outlier

Be the first student in your math class to tell Mr. Mahlstedt or Ms. Trask the answer to this question and you could win a prize.

Question: The dog buried its bone 15 inches underground and then chased the cat up 84 inches into the tree. What is the distance between the cat and the dog's bone?