Hot Chocolate: Multiplying Fractions

December 19-23

1st and 2nd Periods:
Monday: Hot Chocolate: Multiplying Fractions
Homework: Hot Chocolate: Fractions and Recipes

Tuesday: Multplying Fractions - Notes
Homework: Textbook Practice

Wednesday: Rates of Change: Dividing Fractions
Homework: Complex Fractions: Rates of Change

Thursday: Dividing Fractions - Notes
Homework: Textbook Practice

3rd, 4th, 5th and 7th Periods:
Monday: Basic Fraction Skills - Notes
Homework: Investigating Fractions Homework

Tuesday: Hot Chocolate: Multiplying Fractions
Homework: Hot Chocolate: Fractions and Recipes

Wednesday: Multiplying Fractions - Notes
Homework: Textbook Practice

Thursday/Friday: Rates of Change: Dividing Fractions
Homework: Complex Fractions: Rates of Change

Midterm Progress Reports

Midterm Progress Reports were distributed to student on December 16th.  Please ask you student to see their report!

December 12-16

Monday: Review for Intgers Test
Homework: Practice Test, Study

Tuesday: Integers Test: The following learning targets will be assessed:

• I can explain when and why the results to operations with integers are positive or negative.
• I can add and subtract integers.
• I can multiply and divide integers.
• I can solve real-world problems involving all four operations on integers.
• I can use models to demonstrate operations on integers.

Homework: None - but extra credit will be offered

Wednesday: Fraction, Decimal, Percent Conversions
Homework: Fraction, Decimal Percent Conversions (pink) these problems should be done without a calendar!

Thursday/Friday: Review Basic Concepts of Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Homework: Investigating Fractions Homework, Test Correctives

Integers Test December 13th!

The integers test will be on Tuesday, December 13th.

December 5-9

The schedule for 4th period may vary this week due to last Thursday's Assembly

Monday: Integer Rates of Change - using real world situations to think about dividing integers
Homework: Integer Rates of Change (purple page)
Note: 4th Period will be doing page 78/16-35 on Monday

Tuesday: Rules for Dividing Integers - foldable notes
Homework: 83/3-8,12-25

Wednesday: Equivalent Fraction Forms - apply the rules for dividing integers
Homework: Color by Number

Thursday/Friday: Review Operations on Integers - Integer Bingo
Homework: Integers Review (salmon/peach page)

How to Download and Print Assignments from Home Using Skyward

If you do not know how to log into Skyward, please contact the counseling center.

Integer Multiplication Chart

Modeling Multiplication Using Counters

November 28 - December 2

Monday: Multiplying Integers Using Counters
Homework: Modeling Multiplication Using Counters (yellow)

Tuesday: Traffic Activity - Multiplication of Integers
Homework: Traffic Activity (green)

Wednesday: Integer Multiplication Chart
Homework: Multiplication Formats

Thursday/Friday: Rules for Integer Multiplication - Making Connections using Models
Homework:  page 78/16-35 - Making Connections using Models

Note: Wednesday-Friday may change due to the varying needs of students and classes.

November 21-23

In 1st and 2nd period expect the following:
Monday: (substitute teacher today) Practice subtracting integers
Homework: Textbook page 73/14-38

Tuesday: Distance on a Number Line
Homework: Finish Inquiry Lab: Distance on a Number Line

Wednesday: Practice Adding and Subtracting Integers
Homework: Probably Not

In 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th periods:
Monday: (substitute teacher) Notes on Addition and Subtraction
Homework: Addition and Subtraction of Integers (purple - do both sides)

Tuesday: Practice subtracting integers
Homework: Textbook page 73

Wednesday: Practice Adding and Subtracting Integers
Homework: Probably Not

Thursday and Friday: NO SCHOOL

Have a great Thanksgiving!!

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives allows you to model addition and subtraction of integers online.  It will guide you through each problem and allow you to enter in your own problems.  Check it out!

Adding Integers Activity

Subtracting Integers Activity

November 14-18

This week's schedule will differ in different class periods due to our school musical assembly.

If you are in class periods 1-4, expect to see . . .
Monday: Notes on Rules for Adding Integers
Homework: Page 67/12-41

Tuesday: Modeling Subtraction of Integers with Counters - we may also start addition on a number line
Homework: Subtraction of Integers

Wednesday: Number Line Addition
Homework: Adding Integers on a Number Line

Thursday: Number Line Subtraction
Homework: Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

If you are in class periods 5 or 7, the schedule will be . . .
Monday: Number Line Addition
Homework: Adding Integers on a Number Line

Wednesday: Notes on Rules for Adding Integers
Homework: Page 67/12-41

Thursday: Modeling Subtraction of Integers with Counters
Homework: Subtracting Integers with Counters (Investigation Lab)

Friday: Number Line Subtraction
Homework: Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

Words that We Use to Indicate Signed Numbers

Modeling Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Here is a document to give parents and students an overview of how to add and subtract integers using models.
Modeling Integers: Addition and Subtraction

What are Integers?

Introduction to Integers

•What happens when you allow “impossible subtractions” to occur?

–It was 5 degrees outside at midnight.  In the next hour, the temperature dropped 8 degrees . . .

–Jake has $12 but he wants to buy a Lego set that costs $15 . . .

–The football team gained 5 yards but then they lost 7 yards . . .

What does it mean to be LESS THAN ZERO?

November 7-11

Welcome to Mrs. McKnight's Math page!

Here is our schedule for this week:

Monday: Check out Pre-Algebra textbooks.  All students should bring their textbook to class every day!  Please put a cover (paper, fabric, etc.) on your textbook to protect it.  If you have questions, please see me for help.
Homework: Read Lesson 2-1.  No problems are assigned.

Tuesday: Introduction to Integers
Homework: Compare and Order Integers Worksheet (Yellow)

Wednesday: Introduction to Integers and Absolute Value
Homework: Selected Problems from Lesson 2-1

Thursday/Friday: Begin Modeling Addition of Integers - What are Zero Pairs?
Homework: Finish the "Collaborate" modeling page (Blue)