Pre-Algebra

Week as of May 17th to May 21st

2010-05-16T22:13:00.000-07:00

This week we will continue working with Polynomials. Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing.

Students will be given review packet so they can review what we covered during 7th grade.

We will be making our ITBS exams from the 18,19 and 20th so I will not be able to meet with some of the class sections. I strongly recommend to visit the blog to check your daily assignments.

Thursday May 20th Pre-Algebra Test 7-3

Friday May 21st Pre-Algebra 7-1, 7-2, 7-4

Have a wonderful week!!!!!!

Week as of May 10th to May 14th

2010-05-09T21:45:00.000-07:00

Dates to keep in mind:

Thursday May 13th : 7-3 Test

Friday May 14th : 7-1, 7-2, 7-4 Test

This week we will be working with Polynomials

Vocabulary

monomial

polynomial

binomial

trinomial

degree

Packets will be given to students for lesson 3.1 and 3.2

Students will expand their knowledge of polynomial to include expressions with more than one term, such as binomials and trinomials and they will need to add, subtract and multiply polynomials.

For Monday May 17th you are to tun in the Self-Check Quizzes for 13-1 and 13-2

Go to www.pre-alg.com/self_check_quiz

Week as of May 3rd to May 7th

2010-05-03T05:05:00.000-07:00

Dates to keep in mind:

Wednesday Math 5th 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 Test

Thursday May 6th 7-4 Test

Test will include Lines and Angles Relationship Exercises and Circumference and Area:

Circles Exercises.

Vocabulary: circle, diameter, center, circumference, radius, pi

Please study from packet

We will be working Mountain Math Exercises as well as Equations, Adding and Subtracting Fractions.

Week as of April 26- April 30

2010-04-27T05:06:00.000-07:00

Dates to keep in mind.
April 27th Vocabulary Test
May 4th Test including exercised related with line and Angles Relationships and Transformations on the coordinate plane and Circumference.
Students are to turn-in Foldable related with Vocabulary and Samples for Line and Angles Relationships. Friday, April 30th (we have been working in class in it.)
Keep in mind to study on a daily basis by doing H.W.
Packets will be provided.

Week as of April 19th - April 23rd

2010-04-19T23:06:00.000-07:00

Date to keep in mind: Tuesday April 27th Test

This week we will be working in Mountain math as a warm-up 4 exercises daily.

We will be finishing our Project.

We will begin Chapter 10-1

Line and Angle Relationships We will begin by reviewing the Prerequisite skills ( Solving Equations Multiplying Decimals, Adding Rational Numbers)

Students will need to understand and manage the following key terms for Tuesdays Test.

Parallel Lines

Transversal

Interior Angles

Exterior Angles

Alternate Interior Angles

Alternate Exterior Angles

Corresponding Angles

Vertical Angles

Adjacent Angles

Complementary Angles

Supplementary Angles

Perpendicular Lines

To do a Power Point Presentation will be used, and students will be working n a Foldable as we advance.

Keep in mind that they need to review daily because Pop Quizzes may be given.

Week as of April 12-April 16

2010-04-11T22:36:00.000-07:00

Dates to keep in mind:

Math Test - Plato Practice and Vocabulary Tuesday April 13

Plato Math Test- Thursday April 15th

Pop Quizzes will be given

This week we will continue with the Plato Review Emphasizing the following topics:

Geometry- Use of Formulas
Graphing
Analyzing Data
Math Computation

Please make sure students review daily by doing their H.W.

Friday we will begin working in our Review Project (Materials are needed for Friday)

It consists of a Cube with the following data:

Kinds of Angles

Kinds of Quadrilaterals

Formulas and examples:

Triangle

rectangle

trapezoid

parallelogram

circle

Vocabulary and examples:

Point

line segment

line

parallel lines

intersecting lines

perpendicular lines

angles

They will be needing a "cartulina", white glue and markers.

Graded upon rubric.

Week as of April 6 to April 9

2010-04-05T22:48:00.000-07:00

This week we will continue to work Mountain Math and Plato Review so we will be covering:

Probability and Predictions(Pages 310-311, 312- 314)

Vocabulary

outcomes
simple event
probability
sample space
theoretical probability
experimental probability

Stem and Leaf Plots( Pages 606-607-608-609-610-611)

Vocabulary

stem-and-leaf plot
stems
leaves

Pop Quiz will be given any time.

Test will be Tuesday, April 13th. Includes Plato exercises and Vocabulary.

By Monday, April 12 you are to complete and make a hard copy of:

-Go to www.pre-alg-com/extra_examples

-Click on Self Check Quizzes

Chapter 12 Lesson 1

- Click on Sel Check Quizzes

Chapter 6

Lesson 9

Make sure to prepare a cover page that includes( school name, title/topics, Name, Date, Section)

Week as of March 22nd to March 26

2010-03-23T05:06:00.000-07:00

Dates to keep in mind:

Friday March 26 Field Day - Half Day

Pop Quizzes will be given

Students will be given the following packets:

10-3

Transformations on the Coordinate Plane

Vocabulary:

Translation

Rotation

Quadrilaterals

Find the Missing angle

10-4

10-5 Finding Area of a Parallelogram, Triangle, Trapezoid

Vocabulary: Base, Altitude

We will be working on Mountain Math Problems and Plato Exercises

Students need to study and review daily.

March 15 to March 19

2010-03-14T22:38:00.000-07:00

This week we will continue with Rational Numbers Operations(Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division) It is extremely important that you do your homework daily, focus in class and be prepared as well.

calculator
protractor
cheat cards
compass
notebook/binder

We will also be reviewing exercises for Plato.

From now on you are to copy the H.W. in your NB and have it signed by parents.

The test that you had Friday will be given back, it will not be included in your grade, but you need to do it as part of your H.W. for Monday and Tuesday. It needs to be presented with a cover page and complete process should be included. 7-1, 7-2, 7.3 will have Chapter 5 test and Thursday will be 7-4

Also keep in mind Pop Quizzes may be given at any time.

Week as of March 8-12

2010-03-08T12:03:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind:

III Quarter ends March 12

Thursday March 11th 7-3, Last Test for the Quarter

Friday March 12th 7-1, 7-2, 7-4 Last test for the Quarter

We will be studying Measures of Central Tendency

Determine a number that best represents or describes a set of data.
use the mean, median and mode as measures of central tendency.
analyze data using mean, median, and mode.

You will be using a calculator

Solving Equations with Rational Numbers

Solve equations containing rational numbers.

Test will include: Writing fractions as Decimals, Rational Numbers as Fractions, Multiply and Divide Fractions, Add/Subtract like fractions, Least common Denominator, Adding/Subtracting unlike fractions, Measures of Central Tendency (mean, median and mode) Solving Equations with Rational Numbers

Week as of March 1st-March 5th

2010-02-28T20:01:00.000-08:00

Family Day March 6th

Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing Rational Number

Test Thursday March 4th - 7-3

Friday March 5th - 7-1, 7-2, 7-4

Monday, March 8th Students are to turn in Solving Rational Numbers Operations.

Pop quizzes may be placed at any time so students should study in a daily basis by doing their H.W.

This week we ill be working in:

Mountain Math
Displaying Data
Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
Reviewing Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers.

Rational Numbers Operations Rubric

Students are to develop a display no bigger then 1/2 a cardboard which includes the following:

Title, Name, Section 5 Points
Writing Fractions as Decimals (2 examples) 10 Points
Writing Decimals as Fractions(2 examples) 10 Points
Least Common Multiples ( 2 examples) 10 Points (Listing the Multiples, Using the Table)
Divide Fractions (2 examples) 10 Points
Adding and Subtracting like Fractions (2 Examples) 10 Points
Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions (2 Examples) 10 Points
Creativity(Project is organized, colorful and can e used as a learning tool) 20 Points
Questions (Teacher will ask how did student solve some of the problems) 5 Points

2010-02-25T22:11:00.000-08:00

Second Plato Results were sent home today, don´t forget to review with your child and sign.

Week as of February 22nd- February 26th

2010-02-22T16:50:00.000-08:00

We ha the test of Multiplying /Dividing Rational Numbers today. Next week we will be having a test Tuesday March 1st which includes

Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers.
Word Problems will be included as well as everything included in the Packets 5-1 to 5-9
Vocabulary fot the Whole Section

Vocabulary for this week needs to be in the NB by Wednesday, February 24th

multiple
common multiples
Least Common Multiple(LCM)
Least Common Denominator(LCD)

Make sure to practice daily by doing you H.W. and Playing the games.
I also informed the students that Pop Quizzes reated with Mountain Math and Plato will be given at least once a week.
During our block period last week, working in a class activity to reinforce how to change fractions to decimals and to percents. We will integrate this with the Dispayin Data Section that we will be reviewing this week.

For Friday February 26th students are to present their Project which should include:

Page 1- Cover page (School´s Name, Subject, Project´s Name, Students name, Grade and Section, Place and Date) 5 Points

Page 2- Vocabulary: They are to define (fraction, decimal, percent, degree, bar graph, Pie Graph) and provide 2 examples for each. 15 Points

Page 3- Data table (40 Points)
data was recorded in class, and the conversions were completed as well.
Unfortunately those students who didn´t bring their Skittles bag will have 20 Points less(was announced one week in advanced)

Color	Fraction	Decimal	Percent	Degree

Total

Page 4 - Bar Graph- includes Title, labels and data is displayed in an organized way.
Short Paragraph- Explaining how to interpret bars (20 Points)
Page 5- Circle graph or Pie Graph
Data is displayed and labeled. Student explains in a short paragraph how a circle graph is useful in displaying data.

Week as of February 15th-19th

2010-02-14T18:32:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind:
7-3 Thursday, February 18th Test
7-1, 7-2, 7-4, February 18th Test
March 6th Family Day / Buy your T-shirt

Test will

vocabulary
Writing fractions decimals
Writing Mixed number as Fractions and Vice Versa
Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers

Which we will be reviewing this week, students will be provided with their 2nd packet. They can use them to review.
We will have an activity so students are to bring skittles according to schedule posted last week.

Chapter 5 Vocabulary

2010-02-10T11:59:00.000-08:00

Week as of February 8th- 12th

2010-02-07T21:11:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind.
Monday February 8th Games Presentation by groups (graded)
Thursday February 11th Half Day - students will be dismissed at 11:00am Teachers Training 6+1
Friday February 12th Spring Break Holiday.
Pop Quizzes will be given any day therefore students will benefit from practicing daily working in the H.W. assignments and playing the games.
Students are to manage the Divisibility Rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10

An activity to reinforce this will e held during each of the following Block Period.
For this activity students are to bring an individual bag of Skittles and a calculator, colors and markers.
Pre-Algebra 7-1 Monday, February 15th
Pre-Algebra 7-2 Thursday February 18th
Pre- Algebra 7-3 Friday February 19th
Pre-Algebra 7-4 Friday February 19th

This week we will begin working with Rational Numbers. Students will explore Rational Numbers, reviewing how to multiply and divide fractions and add and subtract like and unlike fractions. They will also practice how numbers, and determine GCF(Greatest Common Factor) and the LCM (Least Common Multiple). Tehy will examnine measures of central tendency. They will continue to solve equations and identify sequences.

Quiz Thursday, February 18th Pre- Algebra 7-3
Friday, Febraury 19th Pre-Alegbra 7-1, 7-2, 7-4

Will include vocabulary:
terminating decimal
mixed number
reapeating decimal
bar notation
period
rational number
algebraic fraction
dimensional analysis
multiplicative inverses
reciprocals
multiple
common multiples
least common multiple (LCM)
least common denominator (LCD)

They will need to know how to :
Write Fractions as Decimal
Convert mixed Number to Improper Gractions and viceversa
Multiply and Divide Rational Numbers

2010-02-04T13:26:00.000-08:00

Go to www.pre-alg.com/self_check_quiz and do quizzes for lessons 7-4, 7-5, 7-6
Turn them in with cover
7-1, 7-2, 7-3 for Friday
7-3 For Monday

Week as of February 1st-5th

2010-02-01T20:06:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind:
7-3 Test Thursday
7-1, 7-1, 7-4, Test Friday

It will include:

Solving Inequalities by Adding or Subtracting
Solving Inequalities by Multiplying or Dividing
Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
Students need to be able to graph, check and Solve word problems.

This week we will be reviewing and students will be working in a Group Project.
Project: Create a Game that will enable students to review the following:

One Step Equations
Two Step Equations
Solving Equations with Variable on Each Side
Solving Equations by Graphing Symbols
Solving Inequalities by Adding or Subtracting
Solving Inequalities by Multiplying or Dividing
Solving Multi-Step Equations

Today they were assigned in their groups and the objectives were discussed.
They will be given 20 minutes each day and 40 minutes from their block.
Games need to be created at school, therefore they are to use their time wisely.
Monday they will be presenting their ganes to the rest of the class members. A spokesperson will be selected to explain the rules.
Students aare to follow the rubric to complete the assignment.

American School
Pre-Algebra

Name:
Group Members:
Game´s Name:

Game is to include the following operations:

One Step Equations
Two Step Equations
Solving Equations with Variable on Each Side
Solving Equations by Graphing Symbols
Solving Inequalities by Adding or Subtracting
Solving Inequalities by Multiplying or Dividing
Solving Multi-Step Equations

Game should be for four players.
An instruction sheet is to be provided as well as an answer key.

Project Presentation	4	3	2	1
Oral Presentation Requirements	The Oral Presentation meets all of the requirements in the description.
Development of Ideas	The Instructions given and written make sense and are connected.
Creativity	Game demonstrates superior level of creativity.
Structure	Problems were selected carefully and answer key has been provided for selfcheck

We had several students absent last week and they missed the test that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 26th.
Review´s have been given as follow:
Monday, February 1st during lunch time and after school from 2:30 - 3:30
Tomorow will be the last review and students are to do their test Thursday, February 4th.
They need to review at home as well.

Pre- Algebra Virtual Activity for Wednesday January 27th

2010-01-26T18:59:00.000-08:00

Sections: 7-1, 7-2, 7-3

Objective: To review Vocabulary for Chapter 3 Equations Chapter 7 Inequalities.

You are to go to www.pre-alg.com/vocabulary_review
Read the instructions.
First go to Chapter 3- Equations (Copy in your notebook the exercises with the correct answers)
Second go to Chapter 7- Equations and Inequalities (Copy in your notebook the exercises with the correct answers)

7-2 H.W.

2010-01-25T14:43:00.000-08:00

P. 739( 7-1, 2,6,10,16,20)

2. 5t-8=3t + 12
6. 5a – 5 = 7a – 19
10. 3p = 4 – 9p
16. 9 + 11a = - 5a + 21
20. 2.85a – 7 = 85a – 2

P. 740 ( 7 -2 Column 1-9)

1. 6(m-2)=12
2. 5 (2d + 4) = 35
5. 3 ( b + 1) = 4b – 1
7. 4 ( R – 6) = 6 ( R + 2)
9. 5/9 g + 8 = 1/6 g + 1

P. 740 ( 7-3 Column 1-14)
1. 5≥ 2t – 12 ; t = 11
3. 6r – 18 > 0 ; r = 3
5. h – 19 < 13 ; h = 28
7. b ≥ 4
10. m ≤ 0

13. At least 295 students attended Greenville Elementary School an Electric bill increased by $ 15 is now more than $ 80

Week as of January 25th - January 29th

2010-01-24T21:38:00.000-08:00

Test Tuesday, January 26th. It includes one step equations, tow step equations, equations with variables on both sides and Solving Inequalities by Adding/Subtracting.
You need to be able to graph and prove the answer gotten is right by replacing the variable.
This week we will be reviewing using Mountain Math and Games that have been uploaded in the Blog site. So comments will be taken in consideration if you want to earn 5 extra points in your following test.
We will begin Solving Inequalities by Multiplying or Dividing and Solving with Multi-Step Inequalities.
word Problems will be included
Test Thursday, February 4th Sections 7-3 and Friday February 5th Sections 7-2, 7-1, 7-4
Keep in mind that Pop Quizzes can be given any time, so try to do your H.W. daily.

Week as of January 18th to January 22nd

2010-01-18T20:45:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind:
Plato math test Wednesday January 20th
Pre-Algebra next Tuesday January 26th includes vocabulary, one-step equations, tow-step equations, equations with variables in both sides and inequalities
Please review form worksheets and exercises done in class as well as homework.
during this week we will be reviewing.

Please make sure to be ready for Pop Quizzes related with Converting Measurements within the metric system and within the Customary System
Students will be able to use cheat cards

Week of Jan. 11 - 15th

2010-01-11T13:28:00.000-08:00

Week of January 11 - 15th

This week we will be working in solving inequalities and solving inequalities by adding and subtracting. We will also be working with customary units. So students need to have their with the conversions every single day. A short project will be posted this coming Wednesday which needs to be turned in Thursday January 21st. Next test will be Thursday January 21st and Friday January 22nd upon scheduled.

Week as of January 4 to January 8

2010-01-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year 2010!!!

Integrating what we covered by the end of the year- One and Two Step Equations (Chapter 3) we will begin working with Chapter 7. "Equations and Inequalities"

This week we will be covering:

7-! Solving Equations with Variable on Each Side
7-2 Solving Equations with Grouping Symbols

Vocabulary: Null or empty set
Identity

Monday, January 11th students need to turn in Self Check Quizzes for Lessons 7-1, 7-2
Go to www.pre-alg.com/self_check_quiz

Test Tuesday, January 12th Lesson 7-1, 7-2

2009-12-15T15:07:00.000-08:00

Please access the link mentioned below related with Two-Step Equations.
You are to copy 20 problems and solve for the variable. This will enable you to be prepared for the test.

2009-12-14T21:22:00.000-08:00

This is a link for a Two-Step Equation Game
http://www.xpmath.com/forums/arcade.php?do=play&gameid=64

This one is for Distributive Property
http://www.studystack.com/matching-1870

Week as of December 14 to December 19

2009-12-14T15:59:00.000-08:00

This week we will continue to review Two-Step Equations and Writing Two-Step Equations and Angles and Triangles.
We will begin working with Using Formulas
Distance d=rt
Perimeter L+L+W+W or 2(L+W)
Area of a Rectangle L x W

Please keep in mind that a Pop Quiz related with Angles which includes Vocabulary and the use of the protractor as well as naming angles will be given.
Test Two-Step Equations and Writing Two-Step Equations
Wednesday, December 16th 7-1 and 7-2
Thursday, December 17th 7-3 and 7-4

H.W. NB exercises for Angles and Two-Step Equations.

Week as of December 7th - December 11th

2009-12-06T21:56:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind:

Tuesday December 8th
Chapter 3 Lessons 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-4 (All Sections)
Turn in Foldable for Ch.3 (All Sections)

Wednesday, December 16th Sections 7-1, 7-2, 7-3, *7-4 Will have it December 17th

Chapter 3 Test Lessons 3-5 / 3-6

Solving Two Step Equations
Writing Two Step Equations

Angles: Using Protactor and classifying angles , Naming Angles, Complementary/ Supplementary Angles

We have been working during class in our Chapter 3 Foldable please keep in mind to turn it in tomorrow and include rubric. This week we will be covering during our Plato Review the following: transformation, translation, reflection, line of symmetry, rotation, dilation.

During your block period we will be reviewing Angles therefore you need your protractors.

Vocabulary: point, ray, line, angle, vertex, side degree, protractor, acute angle, right angle, obtuse angle, straight angle

A series of activities and exercises will be held.

During our regular period we will be working in Solving Two-Step Equations and Writing Two- Step Equations

Week as of Nov 29 - Dec 4

2009-11-30T15:07:00.000-08:00

We will continue with the Plato Exercises Review.
Students will be introduced to Solving Equations by Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying or Dividing
They will be able to solve equations by using the:
Subtraction Property of Equality
Addition Property of Equality
Division Property of Equality
Multiplication Property of Equality

We will also be solving Two-Step Equations. Exercises will be provided as will as a packet.
Please study daily by doing your H.W.

Pop quiz will be placed at any time.
Test Tuesday December 8th
Includes: Distributive Property 3-1, Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 3-2, Solving by Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying or Dividing.
Vocabulary Test for 7-3 Thursday, December 3 and for 7-1, 7-2, 7-4 solving Two- Step Equations Friday, December 4th.

For Tuesday December 8th
Student if to turn in a Foldable that includes:
Page 1: School´s name, Student´s name, Chapter 3, Place and Date.
Page 2: Distributive Propert
Page 3: Simplifying Expressions
Page 4: Equations + , -
Page 5: Equations x and division
Page 6: Two Step Equations

Each Page needs to include term definition, a paragraph about each method of solution and what equations can be solved that way and two examples of each.
Instructions as well as a rubric will be given and we begin working in class (material will be provided)

2009-11-30T14:20:00.001-08:00

Please discard the science message below

Read the following experiment and answer the questions

2009-11-24T14:43:00.000-08:00

Mary had observed that bean plants seemingly grew taller when Ferilizer A was applied. She decided to conduct an experiment with bean plants to determine which type of fertilizer would produce the tallest bean plants in a 90 day period. She selected three containers of the same exact size and placed the same amount of potting soil in each container. She placed 100 bean seeds in each container. She placed all three containers on the covered back porch. She added FERTILIZER A to one container and FERTILIZER B to another container. SHE DID NOT FERLIZE THE PLANTS in the third container. She watered the three containers of plants every other day for 90 days. She watered with the same amount of water and distributed the water evenly in each of the three containers. At the end of 90 days, the container of plants receiving FERTILIZER A produced plants with an average plant height of 117 inches. FERTILIZER B plants averaged 12 inches, and the container receiving no fertilizer averaged 10 inches in height.

Name the independent variable.
Name the levels of the independent variable.
Name the dependent variable.
Name the control.
List the constants.
Formulate a hypothesis.
State the numer of repeated trials or repetitions.
State the outcome of the experiment.
Was the hypothesis correct?
Was this experiment controlled? Explain the rationale for your response.

Week as of November 23 to November 24

2009-11-23T14:25:00.000-08:00

Tommorow we are having a test that includes The DIstributive Propoerty and Simplifying Algebraic Equations, Pato Exercises. (Take note that vocabulary is not included.) We will begin Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting and bext week we will reinforce and continue with Solving Equations by Multiplying or Dividing.
A new project will be assigned Monday to reinforce this 4 lessons and we will have pop quizzes. No test next week.
Please make sure that your child is reinforcing daily by completing their homework. They should do the exercises in their NB so they get used to follow each step.

Week as of November 16th to November 21st

2009-11-16T14:36:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind:
Test tommorow which includes Rates, Ratios, Proportions, and Changing: Decimals, Fracions, Percents

Students were informed that as of the following test Mountain Math or Plato Exercises will be included and graded. Please make sure to review from NB and Binder.

An activty will be started in class and needs to be finished at home. Students need to turn it in next Monday, November 23rd.

We will begin covering the following: (3 Plato Exercises Daily)
Lesson 3-1 The Distributive Property
Lesson 3-2 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
Packet will be given to students.

As usual part will be done during the class time and the rest at home.

Vocabulary
area
coefficient
constant
equivalent equations
equivalent expressions
formula
inverse operations
like term
perimeter
simplest form
simplifying expression
term
two-step equation

Test Tuesday, November 24th
Includes lessons 3-1, 3-2
Vocabulary and Plato Exercises (Packet included in binder)

November as of November 9-November 13

2009-11-08T13:18:00.000-08:00

This week we will continue working Fractions, Decimal and Percents.

We have begun with one Pre-Algebra section their assessment, which includes an exercise of eight problems done with a partner.

We will continue with the rest of the sections during the week.

We will also be working in a class activity that involves using Percent Models.

We will continue working in our packet, Using the Percent Proportion and Using Percent Equations.

Dates to keep in mind.
Tuesday Nov. 10 turn in Computer Quizzes.

Thursday Nov. 12 students will present the following vocabulary which corresponds to Chapter 6 in their cheat cards each card should include the word, definition and an example.
Percent
Percent equations
Proportion
Rate
Ratio

Test Tuesday November 17th
It Includes
· Vocabulary
· Rations and Rates
· Using Proportions
· Fractions, Decimals and Percents
· Using the Percent Proportion
· Finding Percents Mentally
· Using Percent Equations

A study guide will be provided to students to make sure they review before the test, this will be checked.

Week as of November 2 to November 6

2009-11-01T21:32:00.000-08:00

Dates to keep in mind:

Test: Tuesday, November 3
Vocabulary Includesd
Rates
Ratios
Proportion
Cheat cards may be used

Activity Project Report: To be turned in Tuesday, November 3 7-2, 7-3, 7-4. Friday November 4 7-1

Computes Quizzes: Go to www.pre-alg.com/self_check_quiz Do quiz 6-1, 6-2 ,6-3
To be turned in Tuesday November 10th.

This week we will be covering, fractions, decimals, percents.
We will be making a class project, to apply what we lean in class. Students will be needing for thursday and Friday: Scissors, Glue, Markers, Colored Cartulina
Please make sure to be prepared.

Rates/Ratio Activity Rubric

2009-10-30T19:51:00.001-07:00

After conducting the activity which included jumping rope and shooting at the basketball hoop to gather data you are to prepare a written report which includes the following.
Cover Page (Is creative and includes school, project, student´s name, as well as place and date). 10 Points

Introduction( Paragraph that tells about the activity and the stops followed to gather data) 15 Points

Math Problems
You are to find the ratio Number of jumps in 1 minute (60 Sec), fing the unit rate for you and your partiner(2) Number of jumps in 3 minutes (180 Sec) find the unit rate for you and your partner (2)
Numer of shots in one minute(60 sec), find the unit rate (for you and your partner)(2)
Number of shots in three minutes (180 Sec) you and your partner. (2)
Write the ratios(a comparison of two quantities using a fraction, a division and the word to) for shots scored/shots made in one and three minutes for you and your partner (4)
Total Number of problems (12 Problems) 50 POints

Conclusion Paragraph includes your dibriefing related with the activity 15 Points

Project Report is organized, clean and coherent 10 Points

Week as of October 26- October 20

2009-10-26T15:21:00.000-07:00

This week we will be covering
Ratios and Rates

Students will be able to write ratios as fractios in simplest form.
Determine unit rates
Solving Proportios
Use proportions to solve real-world problems.

Fractions, Decimal and Percens

Students will be able to express percents as fractions and vice versa.
Express percents as decimals and vice versa.

We will continue to reinforce operations with integers.

We will be working in a foldable for Decimals, Fractions and Percents.

Keep in mind that students should practice daily because Pop Quizzes may be done any time.

Test Next Tuesday, October Nov. 3rd

Vocabuary, Exercises and Word Problem will be included.

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Congratulations most of your songs were awsome, most of you put a lot of effort and were really creative as a traet no homework for tommorow.
For Monday you will need to have with you your "Cheat Cards" make sure that you have the conversion units. We will begin our Rate Rations and Proportions Units.

Week as of October 19-23

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Keep in mind:

Notebook and Binders will be checked
Test and Quizzes need to be signed.
Check dates for Integers Song Activity Presentation
Test Integers, Ratios and Rates Tuesday, October 27th

We will be reviewing Integers Operations

(Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing) and we will also be integrating Evluating Expressions.

We are working in a Special Integer Song Activity which will be presentedto the class following this schedule.

WEdnesday, October 21 7-1,7-2, 7-3

Thursday, October 22 7-4

Students will be graded upon rubric.

To reinforce and internalize concepts students will be working in Centers during their block.

They need to practice at home as well due that they may have a Pop-Quiz any time.

We will begin working Ratios and Rates

Pages 300-303

Key Terms:

ratios: a comparison of two numbers by division.

rate: a ratio of two measurements having different units.

unit rate: a rate simplified so that it has a denominator of 1.

Students need to bring their cheat cards to class.

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I strongly recommend that you watch this video review how to add and multiply integers specialle those who are having difficulty. It is a powerful tool. If you need assistance, I will have scheduled a review for today form 2:30 to 3:30 and Monday during lunch time.

The Correct Link is:

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www.pre-alg.com/self_check_quiz

Week as of October 12th to October 16th

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Test for the 4 Pre-Algebra Sections. Tuesday October 13th.
It includes:
Fractions
Simplifying fractions
Equivalent Fractions
Converting Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
Converting Mixed Number to Improper Fractions
Ordering and Comparing Fractions

Integers
2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5
Adding, Multiplying
Sutracting, Dividing

This week we will be reviewing working with integers integrated with evaluating expressions.
We will also be working in Ratios and Rates and Using Proportions
6-1, 6-2

For Friday October 16th
Students are to solve the quizzes in : www.pre-alg-com/self_check_quiz for Lessons 2-2, 2-3, 2-4, 2-5
They need to solve and print them. They should make a cover page with school´s name, Activity, Name, Section, Date

October 5th-October 9th

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This week we will continue with Integers.
WE will be reinforcing Adding/Subtracting Integers and introdce Multiplying and Dividing Integers.
A fractio review will be held, this includes:

Equivalent Fractions Pg. 38
Simplifying Fractions Pgs. 39/40
Writing Improper Fractions 41/42 as Mixed Numbers
Writing Mixed NUmbers 43/44 as Improper Fractions
Comparing and Ordering 45/46 Fractions

Please make sure your child practices daily doing the homework and playing with the games that appear in the blog, to be ready for Pop-Quizzes.

Test will be Monday, October 12

Includdes:

Integer Operations (Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing) Fractions Pages 38-46

Week Sept 28th-Oct 2nd

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Last week we began our Unit of Integers.
WE will be covering

Ordering Integers
Absolute Value
Adding Integers
Subtracting Integers
Multiplying Integers
Dividing Integers
Word Problems Mode, Mean, Median, Range/Temperature/Money

You may review for Thursday Test from NB, BInder, and Computer Games.

Test will include Vocabulary, Ordering Integers, Adding/Subtracting Integers, Representing Operations, Using a number line, Mode, Mean, Median, Range and Word Problems

Vocabulary Test Chapter 1

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Hi guys, as I told you this coming Wednesday, September 30th we will be having the vocabulary test that corresponds to Chapter 1 vocabulary, list was provided in the last entry. I recomend that you go to: http://www.coolmath4kids.com/ click on math dictionary and prepare a set of flash cards which will serve as a tool for studying. Make sure to be prepared for Wednesday.
Have a safe weekend.
Ms Carol

Week of September 21- September 25

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PLATO TEST WILL BE HELD FOR ALL SEVENTH GRADERS TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH

Last week was a two day week, and we had the chance to work in Mountain Math and review the Properties (Commutative Property of Addition, Commutative Property of Multiplication, Associative Property of Addition, Associative Property of Multiplication, Multiplicative Identity, Multiplicative Property of Zero)
We are also reviewing in Centers during block time LCM, GCF, Mean, Mode, Median, Range, Patterns and Equations.
This week we will be having a test on Properties, Order of Operations and Vocabulary Chapter 1 Tuesday September 22 ( 7-1, 7-2, 7-4) Wednesday September 23 (7-3)

Vocabulary List:
algebraic expression-equation-origin-variable-conjecture-evaluate-properties-x axis- y axis- coordinate plane-graph-range- x coordinate- y coordinate-coordinate system- inductive reasoning- reltion-counterexample-numerical expression-scatter plot- dedutive reasoning- open sentence- simplify - defining a variable- order of operations- solution- domain- ordered pair- solving the equation.

They have beagan working in a foldable which includes the Properties, due Wednesday, September 23

Rubric

Properties Foldable

Objective: To Review and Understand Different Properties and Grid Paper

Materials: Iris SHeer and Grid Paper

Project should include the following:

Cover Page the includes: School Name

1. Title, Students Name / Section, Date . 10%

2. Definition for each Property ( To reinforce vocabulary usage.) 30%

3. Two Examples for each and solve. 50%

4. Foldable is organized, clean and creative and can be used as a studying tool. 10%

5. Attach the Rubric.

Wednesday we will begin with Integers.

Vocabulary: Negative Number - Integers - Absolute Value - Inequalities

Students will be able to compare, order and solve adding and subtracting integers problems.

Weekly Practice for September 6th- September 10th

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Dear Students,

In order for you to continue reviewing and mastering what we have benn covering please make sure to complete and separate pages and turn in as of September 17th at school.

www.pre-alg.com/extra-examples
Step 1: Go to Extra Examples after you have chosen your book the Pre. Algebra Book(Green and Blue)
Step 2:Choose the Extra Examples option
Step 3:Choose Chapter one
Step 4: Visit lessons 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

To turn in you are to complete the : www.pre-alg.com/self_check_quiz
Step One: Choose the Pre-Algebra Book(Green and Blue)
Step 2: Choose the Self-Check Quizzes Option
Step 3: Choose Chapter One
Step 4: Complete Lessons 1,2,3,4,5,and 6

Your H.W. needs to have a cover page that includes: Your Name, Date, Section, and School Name

August 31st - September 4th

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Don´t forget that we have test tomorrow related with the following topics.

Order of Operations
Evaluating Expressions
Translating Verbal Phrases to Numrical Expressions
Graphing points in the coordinate system
Exponents

To review the above mentioned topics students are to develop a foldable project be turned by Friday, September 4th. Students must follow the following rubric to obtain all the points.

Foldable Rubric

Order of Operations, Changing Verbal Phrases to Numerical Expressions, Evaluating Expressions

Objective: To Review and Understand the topics.

Materials: 2 Iris sheets (Given in Class)

Project should include the following:

1. Title, Name /Sectionm Date and each part is labled properly. 10%

2. Definition for each theme.(To reinforce vocabulary usage.)20%

3. Two Examples of each. 20%

4. Exaplain how each example was solved.( Name the steps used to solve.) 30%

5. Foldable is organized, clean and creative and can be used as a studying tool. 20%

6. Attach the Rubric.

This week we will be covering the Basic Properties.

Commutative Properties
Associative Property
Addition and Subtraction Properties of zero
Multiplication and Division Properties of zero
Multiplication and Division Properties of one

We will also be working Equations and Inverse Operations.

Test next Tuesday, September 8th Study from the NB and Binder

PRACTICE DAILY!!!!!!!

Week August 24 / 28

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Ww will continue to work in mountain math problems in a daily basis
We will be reviewing using the Problem Solving Plan
We will be translating verbal phrases into numerical expression and emphasizing the following vocabulary:

Order of operation
Variable
Algebraic Expressions
Ordered Pair
conjecture
inductive reasoning
numerical expressions
evaluate

And the use of the terms for

Addition plus - sum - more than - increased by - in all

Subtraction minus - difference- less than- decreased by- less

Multiplication times-product-multiplied-each-of

Division divided-quotient-per-rate-ratio-separate

To Reinforce :

Order of Operations
Translating Expressions into words
Patterns
Graphing Ordered Pairs

WE will be making a foldable, working in centers and an individual project will be assigned.

Dates to keep in mind:
Math Test Tuesday, September 1st

Study Vocabulary
Oreder of Operations
Translating Expressions into Words
Four Step Problem Solving Plan
Graphing Ordered Pairs.

A pop quiz will be made, so students should do their Homework and review daily.

Week August 17/21

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This week we will be covering the following:

Problem Solving Plan

Use a four step plan to solve word problems
Choose an appropriate method of computation

Numbers and Expressions

Use Order of Operations to evaluate expressions
Translate verbal phrases into numerical expressions

Vocabulary:

Order of Operations
Numerical Expression
Evaluate
Conjecture
Inductive Reasoning

Week Special Activities (Graded)

Order of Operations Sentences
Problem Solving Foldable
Group Activity and Assessment
Pop Quiz

Make sure to practice daily by completing your daily homework to be prepared.

Test Tuesday August 25, 2009

Study from Notebook and Binder. Vocabulary will be included.

You can practice order of operations by playing this game. Click on the link below:

http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/alg.cgi

7th Grade Pre-Algebra Syllabus

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