Period B - Corrected yesterday's work.  Then had surprise quiz.

Period E - Students submitted the last assignment.  We then watched, The Life and Times of Terry Fox.  Also, FYI the school raised $2400 for Terry Fox this year!  Monday is order of operations with rational numbers!

Check this out for a preview: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/order-of-operations/v/introduction-to-order-of-operations

Period B - page 111 #3,5,7,11,13 and page 118 #3,5,9,11,13.  It is HOMEWORK if not finished.

Period E - page 127 #6,7,12 and page 134 # 3,4,12.  If not finished, it is HOMEWORK.

Period B - We worked through two examples with addition and subtraction of fractions.  NO HOMEWORK.  Assignment will be given tomorrow.

Period E - We worked through 3 examples on multiplication and division of fractions (positive and negative fractions).  Please see videos for another explanation of multiplying and dividing fractions.  The double sided riddle handout with the title, Why did they build a gym on wall street? is HOMEWORK. 

Multiplying fractions: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/multiplying-fractions
Dividing fractions: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/dividing-fractions

Period B - We started addition and subtraction if rational numbers.  The riddle assignment, "What does a lion...?" is HOMEWORK.

Period E - Quiz Day!  After the quiz we worked on a PANEFUL problem.  Students put their best solution in their math problem solving and mental math scribbler.  There is NO HOMEWORK.

Period B - Students worked in groups on a fraction refresher.  How did you work as a group?  Were you a leader? Did you contribute? NO HOMEWORK

Period E - We corrected the review assignment.  Students then did a "practice quiz" to get ready for our first big quiz tomorrow.  It will basically be a selection of 10 questions very similar to the review questions.

Period B - We started with a homework check.  Were you finished?  We then had bus evacuation for part of the class.  After that, students completed a hand-in assignment.   It is HOMEWORK if not finished.  Also please watch this video to get a sneak peak for Monday's class. http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/addition-subtraction/v/adding-integers-with-different-signs

Period E - We corrected the subtraction questions from Wednesday.  Students then worked on a mini quiz that will be returned Monday.  We finished off by starting our review for sections 3.1-3.3.  Page 121 #1a, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7a, 8, 9.  It is HOMEWORK if not finished.  Also, please notes the important dates column.  The first QUIZ of the year has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 25th.  The questions are similar to those that were in the review.

Don't forget to check yesterday's blog entry.  Is your homework done?

NOTE: Tomorrow is period A day.  Students are with their period A teacher ALL day.  Have fun and happy learning!

Period B - We worked on the following assignment:  Pages 100-102,  Questions: 2, 5, 7, 8, 10abc, 12, 14, 15,16,17,18,21,23,24.  If not finished in class, it is HOMEWORK. This video may help if you have questions:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l89DOBYUCPQ&safe=active

Period E - We corrected the questions from page 111.  We discussed the importance of showing your work.  Students then completed the second half of the assignment.  If not finished, it is HOMEWORK, due Friday.  Here is a sample of a couple of well organized student solutions: Interesting that both showed their work across, not down! 

Period B - We played a rational number card game today. NO HOMEWORK. Tomorrow is textbook work. 

Period E -  We finished off our last examples for addition and subtraction of rational numbers and started the textbook assignment below from sections 3.2 and 3.3. The questions from page 111 are HOMEWORK. The rest we will finish tomorrow.

Period B - HOMEWORK- Finish the riddle handout.  Both sides.

Period E - We worked in groups on fraction addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. 
NO HOMEWORK.

Period B - No class

period E - We started addition of rational numbers.  The  riddle, "What should you do if you are surrounded by 20 lions..." is HOMEWORK. Check this video out if you need another explanation:

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/addition-subtraction/v/adding-integers-with-different-signs

Period B - We worked through our notes.  To be completed tomorrow. NO HOMEWORK.

Period E - We corrected yesterday's assignment and students handed in an assignment that assessed their understanding of concepts we have covered so far. NO HOMEWORK

Period B - Today we reviewed converting fractions to decimals.  Students started a riddle assignment with the heading "What is a falsehood?"  If not finished it is HOMEWORK.

Period E - We worked on the following assignment:  Pages 100-102,  Questions: 2, 5, 7, 8, 10abc, 12, 14, 15,16,17,18,21,23,24.  If not finished in class, it is HOMEWORK. This video may help if you have questions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l89DOBYUCPQ&safe=active

Period B - We worked on our first problem solving activity and text books were assigned.  No homework.

Period E - We finished 3.1 notes and examples.  No homework. Class time tomorrow to work on assignment.

Period B - Today we reviewed a problem solving model and comleted our skills assessment.  Please remember to hand it in tomorrow if you haven't done so already. NO HOMEWORK otherwise.

Period E - Today we started by completing our "picture problem" and reviewing a problem solving strategy.  We then started Unit 1 - Rational Numbers. Today's assignement was a two-sided worksheet which reviewed converting fractions to decimals.  Tomorrow we will start on comparing and ordering rational numbers.  Here is the link to a video with some helpful strategies and vocabulary that you can review before we get started.   His trick for comparing fractions may be useful for some of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l89DOBYUCPQ&safe=active

Period B - Please follow our blog!  Today we filled out a questionnaire and started a short skills assessment. We will continue it on Monday!

Here are the refresher videos:

Adding fractions with unlike denominators: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/adding-fractions-with-unlike-denominators

Subtracting fractions: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/subtracting--fractions

Multiplying fractions: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/multiplying-fractions

Dividing fractions: http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/dividing-fractions

Converting mixed to improper fractions (just watch the first part): http://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/fractions/v/converting-mixed-numbers-to-improper-fractions