Tuesday 6/2 Agenda

Learning Goal: Solve for unknown values in perimeter problems.

1. Review Homework

2. Test Preparation 26 (SP 21)

3. Integer operations practice on white boards

3. Homework: Knowledge Check 26 (SP 25)

Monday 6/1 Agenda

Learning Goal: Solve for unknown values in perimeter problems.

1. Packets: finish perimeter problems

2. Integer operations practice on white boards

3. Homework: Skill builder 2B #12, #13, #14 (SP 17) and Skill builder 2C (SP18)

Tuesday 5/26 Agenda

Video Bulletin

Learning Goal: Solve two step and multi-step linear equations and check solutions. Review multiplication of fractions.

1. Workbook pp. SP1-SP4

2. Review operations with Fractions


3. Fraction Bingo

Homework: Skill Builder 1B (SP15)

Friday 5/22 Agenda

Learning Goal: Solve two step and multi-step linear equations and check solutions. Review multiplication of fractions.

1. Review Homework (Skill Builder 1A)

2. Review Multiplication of Fractions

3. Facing Math activity (multiplying and reducing fractions)

Homework: None

Thursday 5/21 Agenda

Learning Goal: Solve two step and multi-step linear equations and check solutions.

1. New Books: Symbolic Algebra (blue)

2. Focus on Vocabulary SP0

3. Solving Equations 2: SP1

Homework: Skill Builder 1A (SP-14)

Wednesday 5/20 Agenda

Learning Goal: Review operations on integers and evaluating and simplifying expressions and equations.

1. Review Homework and Skill Builders

2. Quiz Retakes

3. Packet pp. 11-14

Homework: Integers Review Worksheet (one side only, p. 14)

Tuesday 5/19 Agenda

Learning Goal: Review operations on integers and evaluating and simplifying expressions and equations.

Period 1 only:  Mangahigh 15 minutes. Don't forget about the contest!  Earn some medals!!!

2. Review Homework


3. Green Packet: Finish Skill Builders 1 and 2A

Homework: Multiplying Integers worksheet side two (p. 24)

Monday 5/18 Agenda

Learning Goal: Review operations on integers and evaluating and simplifying expressions and equations.

1. Mangahigh 15 minutes. Don't forget about the contest!  Earn some medals!!!

2. Return and Review Expressions and Equations Test


3. Green Packet: work on number tricks pp.SP2, 3 and 4

Homework: Operations on Integers review worksheet one side (p. 1)

Friday 5/15 Agenda

Learning Goal: Demonstrate knowledge of expressions and equations.

1. Go over test review worksheet.

2. Expressions and Equations Test


3. Mangahigh: Work on current challenges. Don't forget about the contest!  Earn some medals!!!

No Homework!

Thursday 5/14 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will practice solving algebraic equations, and review working with positive and negative integers.

1. Mangahigh: Work on current challenges. Don't forget about the contest!  Earn some medals!!!

USE SCRATCH PAPER!!! (homework check)

2. Addition Principal practice


3. Review for tomorrow's quiz


Homework: Review worksheet/addition property worksheet

Wednesday 5/13 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will practice solving algebraic equations, and review working with positive and negative integers.

1. Mangahigh: work on current challenges. Earn some medals!!!

USE SCRATCH PAPER!!! (homework check)

2. Simplify Expressions activity


3. Homework: spend 20 minutes on worksheets at home

Tuesday 5/12 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will practice solving algebraic equations, and review working with positive and negative integers.

1. Mangahigh: work on current challenges. Earn some medals!!!

USE SCRATCH PAPER!!! 

2. Algebra worksheet: pages 22 through 25


3. Homework: spend 20 minutes on worksheets at home

Monday 5/11 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will practice solving algebraic equations.

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges. USE SCRATCH PAPER!!! 

2. Group Activity: Number Shapes


3. Homework: Algebra Worksheet p. 28

Friday 5/8 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice evaluating expressions and solving linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges. USE SCRATCH PAPER!!! (homework check)

2. New Workbook (pp 3-5)

3. Expressions sorting and simplifying activity

Thursday 5/7 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice evaluating expressions and solving linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges. USE SCRATCH PAPER!!!

2. New Workbook (pp 0-3)

3. Homework: Algebra Worksheet p. 28

Wednesday 5/6 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice evaluating expressions and solving linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges

2. Whiteboard Practice: simplifying expressions, solving equations for "x", using the distributive property

Tuesday 5/5 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice evaluating expression and solving linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges

2. Solve two step equations

• examples
• write equations on a piece of lined paper, solve each equation, show each step.

3. Whiteboard Practice: solving equations for "x", using the distributive property

Monday 5/4 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice solving two step linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges

2. Solve two step equations

• examples
• write equations on a piece of lined paper, solve each equation, show each step.

3. Whiteboard Practice: solving equations for "x"

Friday 5/1 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice solving two step linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges

2. Solve two step equations

• examples
• write equations on a piece of lined paper, solve each equation, show each step.

3. Whiteboard Practice: solving equations for "x"

4. Homework: None

Thursday 4/30 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice evaluating expressions and solving linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" challenge

2. Review Homework: Simplifying expressions with parenthesis

3. Whiteboard Practice: solving equations for "x"

4. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

Wednesday 4/29 Agenda

Video Bulletin

Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations by applying the distributive property. 

1. Mangahigh (10min/homework check)

2. Finish problems on Workbook pages 11-13

3. Review Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

4. Homework: Algebra worksheet

Tuesday 4/28 Agenda

Video Bulletin

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Illuminations activity (10min/homework check)

2. Finish problems on Workbook pages 11-13

3. Review Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

4. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet (back side)

Monday 4/27 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Illuminations activity: practice, record 4 problems (solve and substitute only)

2. Workbook Pages 10-12

3. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

Friday 4/24 Agenda

6th Period Only

Question of the Day: What is the difference between invention and discovery? List some things that were invented, and some things that were discovered.

The Mystery of Math Video

• During the video, write down at least three vocabulary words that you do not quite understand. Predict what the definition might be based on the context.

• After you finish at least five words, you may draw or color while watching the video.

Discussion/Exit ticket

Thursday 4/23 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Mangahigh 10 min. (homework check)

2. Review homework

3. Illuminations Algebra Tiles Activity: tutorial

• Illuminations activity: practice, record 4 problems (solve and substitute only)

Wednesday 4/22 Agenda

1. Mangahigh 10 min (Homework Check)

2. Testing begins on Monday, so today we're going to practice logging in the the CAASP site to take a Math Practice Test

Tuesday 4/21 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Mangahigh 10 min.

2. Group lesson p. 8 - build and record equations 

3. With a partner/on your own: complete pp. 9-10

4. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

Monday 4/20 Agenda

Written Bulletin

1. Expressions Quiz 

2. When you finish your quiz, complete workbook p. 7

*Homework: none

Friday 4/17 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to model, evaluate and simplify expressions with variables. 

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min) 

2. Homework Review (p. 6)

3. Translating expressions practice

4. Spin an Expression Game

Homework: NONE!

Thursday 4/16 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min) 

2. Homework Review (p. 5 problems 1-3)

3. Finish Evaluating Expressions (using algebra tiles) p. 2-4

4. Spin and Expression Game

Homework: Expressions Practice p. 6

Wednesday 4/15 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Math Team: Our first meeting will be at lunch TODAY.

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min) 

2. Evaluating Expressions (using algebra tiles) p. 2-4

Homework: Expressions Practice p. 5 problems 1, 2, 3

Tuesday 4/14 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Math Team: Our first meeting will be at lunch on Wednesday.

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min)

2. Review Homework

3. Introduction to Algebra Tiles

4. Evaluating Expressions p. 2

Homework: none!

Monday 4/13 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Math Team: Our first meeting will be at lunch on Wednesday.

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min)

2. New workbooks: 7-BONUS2

• Wordbank vocabulary p. 0: Match the definitions to the words and fill in the definitions on p. 0 of your booklet

1. Additive inverse property	A.  mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.
2. Equation	B. States that a + (-a) = 0 for any number a. In other words, the sum of a number and its opposite is 0.
3. Expression	C. A quantity that may change within a mathematical problem, usually represented by a single letter.
4. Simplify	D. To use the rules of arithmetic and algebra to rewrite an expression as simply as possible.
5. Variable	E. A combination of numbers, variables, and operation symbols. When values are assigned to the variables, it represents a number.
6. Evaluate	F. To find the value of a numerical or algebraic expression.

3. Warm-Up p. 1

4. Introduction to Algebra Tiles

5. Evaluating Expressions p. 2

Homework: Evaluating expressions worksheet

Thursday 4/2 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to solve for variables in proportional relationship equations and solve best buy problems.

1. Proportional Relationships/Best Buy Problems Quiz

2. Mangahigh New Challenges

3. Whiteboards

Wednesday 4/1 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to solve for variables in proportional relationship equations and solve best buy problems.

1. Warm-Up: Mangahigh new challenges (homework check)

2. Review/Correct Practice Quiz

3. White Board Fraction Practice

4. Homework: Study for Final Quiz

Tuesday 3/31 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to find equivalent fractions for common fractions.

1. Warm-Up: Mangahigh new challenges

2. Click on the Illuminations Fractions Interactive 

• Build and find equivalent fractions for the following fractions: 

1/2; 1/3; 1/4; 1/5; 1/6

• Click on "Exploration" and follow the instructions

3. Fraction Builder practice

4. Homework: Fractions worksheet

Monday 3/30 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

1. Practice Quiz: Proportional Relationships and Best Buy Problems

2. When you finish the practice quiz, go to Mangahigh and start the new challenges.

Homework: Fractions Worksheet C-32

Friday 3/27 Agenda

1. Warm-Up (10 min):

2. Practice Quiz: Proportional Relationships and Best Buy Problems

3. When you finish the practice quiz, go to Mangahigh or Sumdog, or continue to work with your pattern blocks.

Thursday 3/26 Agenda

Weekly Video Bulletin

Learning Goal: Use different methods to determine the best buy, including tables and graphs.

1. Mangahigh 10 min (homework check)

2. Classwork: Best Buy Problems (SP11-13)

Homework: C-31 Fractions Worksheet (need ruler or straight edge)

Wednesday 3/25 Agenda

Weekly Video Bulletin

Learning Goal: Use different methods to determine the best buy, including tables and graphs.

1. Mangahigh 10 min (homework check)

2. Classwork: Proportional Relationships SP10

Homework: Finish SP10, SP27 #1 and #2

Tuesday 3/24 Agenda

Weekly Video Bulletin

Learning Goal: Use different methods to determine the best buy, including tables and graphs.

1. Warm-Up: Writing Proportions in Different Ways SP5

2. Class: Best Buy Problems SP8

Homework: Skill Builder 6 SP26

Monday 3/23 Agenda

Weekly Video Bulletin

Turn in your quiz corrections!! Today is the last day of the grading period, and the last day to turn in work!

1. Math Self Evaluation for Quarter 3

Learning Goal: Practice solving rate problems using sense making strategies and procedures.

2. Quiz corrections/retakes

3. If you're finished with everything, and have an A or B in math, go to science blog.

Homework: Skill Builder 3 (SP23)

Friday March 20

Weekly Bulletin

Turn in your quiz corrections!! Monday is the last day of the grading period, and the last day to turn in work!

Learning Goal: Practice solving rate problems using sense making strategies and procedures.

1. Warmup: Mangahigh (10 min, homework check, collect permission slips)

2.  Review Homework: SP22

3. SP5

3. Whiteboard Practice (review: adding and subtracting positive and negative integers)

Homework: None

Thursday 3/19 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Turn in your quiz corrections!!

Learning Goal: Practice solving rate problems using sense making strategies and procedures.

1. Warmup: Mangahigh (10 min, homework check, collect permission slips)

2.  Review Homework: SP21

3. SP3 and 4: Pencil and Paper Problems

3. Whiteboard Practice (review: adding and subtracting positive and negative integers)

Homework: Skill Builder 2

Wednesday 3/18 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Turn in your quiz corrections!!

Learning Goal: Practice solving rate problems using sense making strategies and procedures.

1. Warmup: Mangahigh (10 min, homework check, collect permission slips)

2.  Review SP2: Pencil Problems

3. SP3 and 4: Pencil and Paper Problems

3. Whiteboard Practice (review: adding and subtracting positive and negative integers)

Homework: Skill Builder 1, SP21