Sunday, May 31, 2009

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.

Sunday, May 24, 2009

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.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

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?

Saturday, May 9, 2009

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?





Saturday, May 2, 2009

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?