Homework for the week of November 30-December 4

Monday, November 30,2009

Math 7 Similar Figures
Workbook page 90 problems 1-15

Pre-algebra Similar Figures
Textbook page 297 problem 15 and complete the Wump Family

Tuesday and Wednesday, December 1 and 2, 2009

Math 7 and Pre-algebra Indirect Measurement
For the next two days, all classes will be working out of the Connected Mathematics Booklets. Depending on the weather, we will be outside either Tuesday or Wednesday and that one problem will be completed for homework. The other day, problems 3-8 on pages 65-67 will be completed for homework.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Math 7 and Pre-algebra Map problems
In class today, groups of students will use maps to write word problems which can be solved using proportional reasoning. These problems will be turned in before the end of class and will become the tests problems for tomorrow's test on indirect measurement and map problems.
Math 7 homework: workbook page 92 problems 2-16 even. The odd problems 1-17 can be worked for bonus points, but you must show all your work even if you use a calculator to help with the computations.
Pre-algebra homework: workbook page 80 problems 7-9 and page 82 problems 25-28.


Friday, December 4, 2009

Math 7 and Pre-algebra
No homework

Homework for the week of November 16-20

Monday, November 16, 2009
You should look for a Thanksgiving Project that is optional. This project would be a good way for you to get some points that can help your grade. If you choose to do the project, it should be written up and turned in on Friday, November 20.

Math 7 Review Unit Rates and Proportional Reasoning
Test tomorrow on proportional reasoning. Today in class we will review and use workbook problems to prepare for the test. You can study tonight by using your word problem sheet and workbook pages 87 and 88. Page 88 can be turned in as extra credit work. To get the extra credit, you must show all your work.

Pre-Algebra Review Unit Rates and Proportional Reasoning
Test tomorrow on proportional Reasoning. We will use workbook pages 71, 72, 73, and 74 as a way to review. Any problems we do not do in class can be used as homework to help you study.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Math 7 Test
Test today so no homework tonight.

Pre-Algebra Test
Test today so no homework tonight.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Math 7 Similar Figures
Textbook page 269 problems 1-12. Write proportions and show all your work.

Pre-Algebra Similar Figures
Textbook page 295 problems 5-10, 12, 14, and 24. Show all your work.

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Note: I will be at a math meeting in Nashville on Thursday and Friday. All work assigned should be turned in to Mrs. Townsend. Even if you do not complete the work, turn it in. I will grade all work assigned, so if you waste time, it will affect your grade. You should be on your best behavior.

Math 7 Benchmark Test
Today, you will take a benchmark test. It will count as a grade but will not count as much as the test you took on Tuesday. This test will tell me what you remember from the beginning of school and it may have some items that we have not covered yet. You will see the test again later in December. After the test you will be given a worksheet which will be homework. Remember show all work.

Pre-Algebra Benchmark Test
Today, you will take a benchmark test. It will count as a grade, so do your best. It will not count as much as the test you took on Tuesday. This test will tell me how much you remember from the beginning of school and it may have some items that we have not covered yet. You will see the test again later in December. After the test, you will be given a worksheet which will be homework. Remember, show all work.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Math 7 Review Integers and Expressions
Worksheet should be completed in class and turned in to Mrs. Townsend. This will be graded.

Pre-Algebra Review Ratio, Proportional Reasoning
Worksheet should be completed in class and turned in to Mrs. Townsend. This will be graded.

Note: We will be on Thanksgiving Break all next week. I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Home for the week of November 9-13

Monday, November 9, 2009

Today, I will be attending a meeting at the Jefferson County Central Office. You will have Mrs. Songer as a substitute teacher. All work not completed in class is homework. I will take up the work on Tuesday when I return to class.

Tuesday, November 10,2009

Math 7
Today we will solve word problems using proportions. What you don't complete in class will be homework.

Pre-algebra
You will be working in the CMP books. Word porblems not completed in class will be homework.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Veterans' Day
No school today. Today talk to a veteran. Go to the Veterans' Day Parade. Enjoy your day off.

Homework for the week of November 2-6

Thanks to all the families who contributed to the Red Ribbon Week service project. Our class came in 2nd collecting 173 items!

During the 2nd nine week period, classes will be covering the following concepts:
exponents, fractions, proportional reasoning, percent and some geometry.

Important Dates:
November 11, Veterans' Day no school
November 13, pre-algebra project due
November 23-26 Thanksgiving Holidays

Monday, November 2

Math 7 Comparing by using ratios
Complete helping the cook problem

Pre-algebra Ratios and Rates
Textbook page 272 problems 10-30 even and 36, 38, 39, 40, and 42.

Tuesday, November 3

Math 7 Continue Ratios
Complete classwork. Quiz tomorrow.

Pre-algebra Cereal Math
Complete cereal math for homework.

Wednesday, November 4

Math 7 Quiz on ratios
No homework.

Pre-algebra Unit rates.
Complete all classwork for homework.

Thursday, November 5

Math 7 Proportions
Textbook page 258 problems 2-24 even, 25, 26, 31, 32, 36-43.

Pre-algebra Lemony Enough-Unit Rates
Complete classwork for homework.

Friday, November 6

Math 7 Proportions
Textbook page 263 problems 31-37

Pre-algebra Golden Ratio
Today, I will assign your next project, 'Friday the 13th' This project will be due on Friday, November 13, 2009.