Did you remember your fuzzy mittens?

I have a challenge for YOU!

Will you survive the climb?

Work your way through the following Prezi to find out!

CONTEST ALERT!

Pi Day is Coming!!!! 

March 14th, to be exact! 

We will have some awesome festivities that day, but there will also be a CONTEST!! 

It will be our SECOND ANNUAL Memorize the Digits of Pi Contest. 

Any 7th grader can participate, just sign up with your math teacher!!

Today's Lesson PowerPoints

It was suggested that I share my PowerPoints with you all. This is the best way I know how. I think this should work pretty well, let me know and I'll be happy to make it better!

Pre-Algebra Lesson 7-6: Percent of Change, Discount, Mark up

Percent of change = amount of change / original amount

Course 2: Discount

Course 2: Sales Tax & Tip

Sock Puppet Percent Review

Here's a little quick review, with the help of Fred and Lucy!


1. 2. 3. 4.

Sock Puppets, anyone?

Watch this video for a little preview of what's to come tomorrow!

Are you on FIRE?

PCMS has an after school program starting on Monday that is open to ALL students!

FIRE is our upcoming after school program.  There will be homework time each day for about 30-45 minutes.  You will also get to participate in hands on activities and games.  There will also a snack served.  It will be a lot of fun and something do after school.

FIRE is everyday until 5. There are sign up forms in the office if you're interested in signing up.

There is also bus transportation when FIRE is over if you're interested.
The following places are drop off spots:
George Nettels
Westside
Lakeside
Cleveland and Walnut
Smelter and Washington
4th and Highland
13th and Rouse
16th and Rouse

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me and I'll find the answer! This is a great opportunity for all of us at PCMS!

Videos for Lesson - Wednesday 2/27

Dear Substitute, 

Please show the following videos to the appropriate class BEFORE giving the assignment. These videos should help refresh students' memory of previously taught lessons.

Thank you!

All Core Math Classes:

Percent of a Number

Remember, we learned two ways of doing this....

Percent Proportion

is/of = percent/100 OR part/whole = percent/100

Percent Equation.

part = percent x whole  (percent MUST be a decimal)

YOU may choose YOUR FAVORITE way to solve the problems in your homework, but you MUST show your work.

Course 2 Assignment: EP 16 Part AB #1-20 all

Pre-Algebra Assignment: EP 16 Part 7-5 #1-16 all

Target Math Class:

Integer Addition - remember how we solved them using the sticks. 

As you complete your assignment, you may use the manipulative sticks or draw pictures if necessary.

Videos for Lesson - Monday 2/25

Dear Substitute, 

Please show the following videos to the appropriate class BEFORE giving the assignment. These videos should help refresh students' memory of previously taught lessons.

Thank you!

Course 2 (Hour 2, 7, 8)

Percent of Change (helpful hints are written on the white board)

Homework: Percent Change Worksheet (below) - Due Tuesday!
(Show ALL work, you may use the back or another sheet, if needed.)

Pre-Algebra (Hour 3)

Percent Equation (all problems should be solved with an equation, showing all work)
part = percent x whole --> percents are written as a decimal

Homework: Percent Equations Worksheet (below) - Due Tuesday 

(Show ALL work, you may use the back or another sheet if needed.)

Math Target (Hour 4)

Using Integers in the Real World

Types of Numbers

Classwork: Integer Addition/Subtraction Worksheet

Choose one of the following ways to solve: 

1. Concrete: Use the manipulatives (sticks).

2. Representational: Draw pictures of the sticks.

3. Abstract: Think of the pictures in your head.

*Please complete worksheet and have it graded by the teacher. Correct problems missed until all problems are correct.

For Your Viewing Pleasure...

We've had a mini-vacation from school these past few days and I'm missing all of my wonderful seventh graders. Since I can't teach you, I thought I could share some YouTube videos about percents with you! 

 Remember, you can always send me a message or email asking for some missing assignments to work on! :)

Percent of a Number Song 

• defines a percent
• relates percents, fractions, decimals
• defines percent of change

Introduction to Percents

(In case the snow day caused you to forget everything you've learned!)

Percent Equation Review

part = percent x whole

Use Percent Equation to find Sale Price

Percent Proportion

is / of = percent / 100 OR part / whole = percent / 100

Percent of Change

(final - original) / original = decimal --> change decimal to percent

positive number --> percent increase

negative number --> percent decrease

Need a little laugh??? Here's a Percent Song!

I think Mrs. Rooks, Mr. Hull and I should do a remake of this song...what do you think??

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!! I hope to see everyone on Monday! :)

Mid-Chapter Quizzes

Use the links below on Tuesday to access your quiz. Remember to show all of your work and label your answers when necessary.

Course 2:  http://www.quia.com/quiz/4067928.html

Pre-Algebra: http://www.quia.com/quiz/4068013.html

Extra! Extra! Extra! Extra Credit, that is!

Extra Credit! 

Today we related percent proportions and percent of a number to nutrition labels, advertisements, and graphs. Send me two SPECIFIC (and different) ways you can use percent of a number in life. More points for originality...hint, don't tell me tax, tip, and discount.

You can turn answers in via Facebook message, email, or on paper in class.

www.facebook.com/mathbymissdees 

sdees@usd250.org

Conferences!

Reminder! Student Led Conferences will be this week. Please bring your parent to share your progress at school. 


It's that time of the year again!
Conferences will be held:
Feb 12 3:30-6:30
Feb 13 3:30-6:30
Feb 15 8:00-3:00

You will receive extra credit in math class just for bringing your parent!

Challenge Problem 2/11-2/14

There are 4 red pencils, 4 blue pencils, and 3 yellow pencils in a bag.  A pencil is picked from the bag and then put back.  A second pencil is picked. What is the probability that the first pencil is yellow and the second blue?

Mid Quarter Grades

3rd Quarter is halfway over! 

All Mid-Quarter grades will be turned in next Friday, February 8th.

Make sure your grade is where you want it by turning in all missing work!

Come see me if you need a list of what you're missing.

Parent Teacher Conferences

It's that time of the year again!

Conferences will be held:
Feb 12 3:30-6:30
Feb 13 3:30-6:30
Feb 15 8:00-3:00

Contact your student's homeroom teacher with your preferred conference time!!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone! :)