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?