October 15, 18 and 19

Blocks B, C, and E have been working on decimal multiplication and block F has been working on division of decimals.
Remember, on our Shutterfly website, http://6blue.shutterfly.com , you can see more details as to what we've been up to, as well as download worksheets that have been assigned.


Homework:
B, C, E
10/15 open response question
10/18 multiplying decimals A
10/19 ws. pg. 89 1-5 columns a and b

F:
10/15 open response question
10/18 Long division A
10/19 Long division A or B

10/12 to 10/14

This past week we finished up our Data unit, took our Data test and started decimal operations.

Homework:
10/12: Data Unit Review packet

10/13: Add/subtract decimals (1)

10/14:
B, C, E : Add/subtract decimals (2) Do all work on a separate sheet. Number the problems.

F: Multiply decimals (A)

10/7 Diagnostic Vocab Test

Today we took a diagnostic Vocabulary test, which will not affect the students' grades. We'll take the same test at the end of the year.

Homework: Study for the test/quiz we will be having on Wednesday.

I gave the students a packet today to help them study for the test. I will not be checking to see if it is completed, but we will go over the answers on Tuesday, and I will answer any questions.

October 5 and 6

Wednesday: All classes went over understanding rate of change and identifying graphs representing a constant rate of change. We also took a look at circle graphs and discussed and practiced finding a missing percent. B, C, and E also watched a video on bar graphs, histograms and stem and leaf plots. F-block worked on more 'mean' mean questions.
Homework:
B,C,E: Ws. p. 20
F: Circles (and mean questions if not finished)


Tuesday: Line graphs and 'mean' mean questions today.
Homework:
All Classes: Ws. p. 19

10/4 Scatterplots

Today we took a look at a type of graph that is used to show the relationship between two variables, a scatterplot. A few students in each class were able to plot points on the scatterplot on the smartboard.

Homework
All classes: Ws. p. 3 Scatterplots and trends

10/1 Stem and leaf...

Today we took some time to graph the results of our timed multiplication and division test. This was a great preview for line graphs and scatterplots, which we will study next week. We also finished up our airplane toss activity, and the students will be completing the assignment at home this weekend.

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I will soon be switching to that website to communicate the activities of our math class. The link is at the top of our 'helpful websites' section under Your Math Teacher on this blog.
We are really enjoying putting the new website together and hope it will help all of us communicate more effectively!

Homework:
All classes: finish stem and leaf plot and questions 1-3 on the back (F block should try # 4 too)

9/30 Airplane toss and bar graphs

E, B, C blocks flew their paper airplanes and measured the distance in meters. They recorded the class measurements on a handout. Tomorrow we will create stem and leaf plots from the data.

F block reviewed bar graphs, and completed their plane toss recording sheet. We will create stem and leaf plots from the data tomorrow.

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Homework:
B, C, E - Ws. pg. 177-178. (Do both sides)

F - Ws. pg. 20 (EM study link)

9/29 Quick quiz and plane toss

B, C, E: We went over scientific notation, then had a quick quiz. We will continue to work on this concept. Hopefully, we'll get to toss paper airplanes tomorrow.

F: Airplane toss! Super fun :) We will share and organize our data tomorrow.

B, C, E: Stem and leaf plots with Landmarks. (one side of this worksheet is a handout on landmarks, which you can use to complete the homework on the other side)

9/28 Computer lab day

Fun was had in the computer lab today. We practiced Scientific Notation for our quiz tomorrow (B, C, E). F block had a chance to peruse all of the links on our class blog.


Homework:
B, C, E: Scientific Notation (A)

F: Ws. pg. 13 (SF)

9/27

Today we completed two column notes for 'landmark' vocabulary for our data unit. Please use this review vocabulary if you need help with your homework.

We also had some fun with a 'coin plot' to practice making stem and leaf plots.

Homework: Ws. p. 16 (EM)
Make a paper airplane (we will use it on Wednesday)

We will have a quick quiz on Scientific Notation on Wednesday (except F block)

9/24 Line plots, stem and leaf, Quizzes Back!

Today, the students got their quizzes back and we went over the answers, and how to interpret the percentage grade they received. We also went over retake policies.
To retake a quiz:
1) Come for an extra help session on Mon. 9/27 or Tues. 9/28 from 8 - 8:30 or 3 - 3:30 (bring your quiz)
2) Retake session will be held on Wed. 9/20 from 8 - 8:30 and from 3 - 3:30

C Homework: NO HOMEWORK (we had a fire drill :( )

B Homework: Ws. P. 10 (Lesson 1-3) (NOT Study Link 1-3, which is on the back)

E Homework: finish Ws. p. 10, study link 1-3 and do the other side as well

F Homework: Ws. p. 9


Have a nice weekend!

9/23 Line and Stem and Leaf Plots

All blocks practiced multiplying and dividing involving 2's, and reviewed range, median, mode, and minimum.

B, C, and E blocks reviewed scientific notation and line plots.

F block reviewed stem and leaf plots.


B, C, and E Homework: Ws. p. 8

F Homework: ws. p. 10 (study link 1-3)

9/22 Multiplication/division review

B, C, E blocks used our class time to learn the procedure for our new multiplication/division review activity. We will also be reviewing Scientific Notation this week.

F block also learned the mult/div activity, and quickly reviewed line plots. We will work more with these and other graphs tomorrow.

B C E Homework: Ws. pg. 72

F Homework: Ws. pg. 8

9/21 Quiz Day

We had our quiz on Place Value today. Following the quiz, we cleaned out our binders of all material on Place Value and put it in a folder, which I will store. Some students were able to finish the Data Survey homework assignment as well. Next we will be moving on to our Data unit, with some multiplication and division review worked in during every class.

Homework: Organize binder (probably finished in class)
Data Survey (possibly finished in class)

9/21/10 Place Value Review

Today we reviewed for tomorrow's quiz by playing Jeopardy. Please see yesterday's post for the concepts that will be included on the quiz. Scientific Notation will not be on the quiz for B, C and E blocks, only for F.

B, C, E Homework: Ws. Quiz review (skip number 7... hard to read)

F Homework: Ws. Quiz review (skip number 7... hard to read)

September17

Today we used a template to convert numbers in standard notation to scientific notation. We also converted numbers in scientific notation to standard notation.

We are having a quiz on Tuesday. Monday, we will have a review. You should study for 10 minutes a night, practicing problems from all of the homework assignments we've completed. You should have all the correct answers on your homework. Hopefully you have been writing the correct answers down for problems that you have answered incorrectly.

Concepts that will be on the quiz:
Reading and writing large numbers
Reading and writing small numbers
Vocabulary words from your notes
Converting between word notation, standard notation, expanded notation, exponential notation, scientific notation, and number-word form.
Sequencing numbers in standard notation and expanded notation

B, C, E Homework: Ws. Pg. 59

F Homework: Ws. Pg. 73

September 16, 2010

Today in B, C, and E blocks, we rolled dice to practice writing exponential notation, expanded notation and standard notation.

In F Block, we worked with positive and negative powers of 10.


B, C, E homework: Ws. pg.17

F homework: Ws. pg. 59


It was so nice to see so many parents tonight! Thanks for coming!

September 15, 2010

The magazine drive has begun! It truly makes for a crazy day; excitement over prizes, confusion over rules, shortened classes... our heads are swimming!
In B, C and E blocks we went over using our charts to record numbers and identify place value, and to compare and order numbers in expanded notation.
In F block, we started looking at positive and negative powers of 10.


B, C blocks HW: Ws. Practice 1-3

E block HW: Ws. p. A-18

F block HW: Ws. p. 17

September 14, 2010

In B, C, and E blocks we worked on expanded notation for large and small numbers, and discussed how to use our place value reference charts to identify place value, and write numbers in standard and word notation.

In F block we worked on converting numbers in exponential form to expanded form, how to express multiples of 10 using powers of 10, and sequencing numbers with many digits.

B, C, E blocks' Homework: Ws. p. 49

F block's Homework: Ws. p. 16 Just the odd numbered problems.

September 13, 2010

Today we worked on reading and writing numbers between zero and one. Students should be using their place value charts to read and write those numbers. We will be looking at expressing small numbers in expanded notation tomorrow. We will possibly be having a quiz on place value this Friday. :)

HW: Ws. p. 48 (this is the back of Friday's homework)

September 10. 2010

Today we went over the homework from last night, and clarifed Number-Word Form. We worked on a practice worksheet for classwork.


HW: Ws. p. 45 (Just the front side!!)

Have a safe and fun weekend :)

September 9, 2010

Place value is on the menu this week! The seven is saying, "Whoohoo, I'm in the tens place!"
We learned some new vocabulary words and reviewed others today. Please review you notes from today as part of your homework. :)


HW: Ws. Study Link 2-1, please do both sides! Look at your notes, or in your SRB if you get stuck.

September 8, 2010

Busy day, late update!
Today we finished up going over policies and procedures. We played a swashbuckling pirate place value game, a link to which you will find under the picture of your math teacher! On to place value lessons for the rest of the week.

No homework today!

September 7, 2010

The second week of school is upon us! In math class today, we went over the answers to our SRB Scavenger Hunt. In E and F blocks, we then continued our discussion of policies and procedures. The students in those classes received a handout to put in a safe place in their binders and keep for the entire year. B and C blocks will get the handout and discussion tomorrow, since we did not have enough time today.

Hw: Finish your Scavenger Hunt if you didn't complete it over the weekend. No other homework was assigned!

September 2, 2010

Math students received their SRB, or Student Reference Books, which they will keep at home for the entire school year. They will use this book for their weekend homework, as well as have it for a reference throughout the year to help them complete assignments. I hope to see all students come to math class on Tuesday with their math binders all ready to fill with notes, homework, etc...

Have a wonderful, safe long weekend!

HW: Scavenger Hunt (worksheets pg. 2,3, and 4) Please use your SRB to complete the scavenger hunt. The most important part of the assignment is to find the proper page number for each concept.
**If you have trouble finishing, and you have spent more than an hour, please have a parent or guardian sign the top of the paper and record how much time was spent.
***Blocks E and F had time to start the assignment in class today.

September 1

After an extended homeroom period, all classes met and copied the web address for this blog into their agendas. We discussed some classroom policies, and will continue that discussion tomorrow. It was great to meet everyone. Slowly, I'm remembering names, despite the heat!.

I would like all classes to bring their Math Binders to class tomorrow, if they have them. If not, then please have them by Tuesday. I'd like each student to have one binder sheet protector for their classroom policies and procedures handout.

HW: Have all forms signed and returned by September 9.

August 31, 2010 First Day of School

Welcome to Briscoe, 6 Blue!! We're so happy to start off the school year, even though the recent heat wave has us slightly uncomfortable!

Today we stayed with our homeroom teachers to tour the building, learn fire drill procedure and take care of some housekeeping details.

Homework is to have all signed forms returned by September 9th.