Chapter Tests

Here are the links to the chapter tests.

Do your very best!! Show all of your work!!

Course 2 Click Here: http://www.quia.com/quiz/3994665.html

Pre-Algebra Click Here: http://www.quia.com/quiz/4040888.html

Chapter Reviews

Here are the reviews from class. I am posting these because we have had so many absences. If you have missed class or missed the review, use these before you take the test. The rectangles (blue/yellow) are what originally covered the answers, I just moved them so you can see the answers. Please come see me if you need/want help working ANY of these problems out.

Course 2: (Click to make them bigger)

Pre-Algebra: (Click to enlarge the pictures)

1/28 Assignments

Course 2: Lesson 3B: Area and Perimeter of Similar Figures

Below you will find a copy of today's notes from class. We worked many problems together. Each student had 2-3 problems to work on their own. Homework: Pg 301 #1-10 all

Pre-Algebra: 6-8 Dilations

This is a fun, geometric lesson! We used graph paper to draw figures and their image based on a given scale factor.  Below you will find the copy of the notes taken n class. Homework: Pg 314 #5-14 all

There have been many, many students out with illness these past couple weeks. Please let me know if you have missed a lesson and need help with anything! I have copies of many notes from the last week; I am happy to share them.

Tomorrow, we are working on reviewing the entire chapter to prepare for our test on Thursday. I am going to try to figure out a way to post the chapter reviews tomorrow. Stay tuned!

As always, if you have questions, comments, or concerns just contact me!

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Mid-Chapter Quizzes!

Use the following links to access the appropriate mid-chapter quiz.

Course 2 - click here:  http://www.quia.com/quiz/3995193.html

Pre-Algebra - click here: http://www.quia.com/quiz/4016849.html

Extra Credit Problem!

I am going to start randomly posting extra credit problems! If you solve one, just email or Facebook message me your answer.

Course 2: Explain (in sentences) what makes two quantities proportional and give a real world example.

Pre-Algebra: A 96-ounce container of orange juice costs $4.80. At what price should a 128-ounce container be sold in order for the unit rate for both containers to be the same? Explain your reasoning.

Good luck! If you have questions about this process, just ask! Remember, my email address is sdees@usd250.org.

Gingerbread House

The last week of the semester we will be doing a project that involves building a gingerbread house.  We will spend one day building and then at least one day doing math with it. We will find perimeter, area, surface area, volume, and more.

I am very excited about this project. I know it will be fun for the students and a great way to review important math concepts.

I need your help to make this project possible.  We need graham crackers, icing, and candy.  If possible, I would appreciate if these items can be donated. 

Please let me know if you are able to send a box of graham crackers or a container of icing to school with your student by the end of the week. I want to make sure we have enough supplies.

Thank you for all of your help and support.

Miss Dees

Homework Calendar 12/10-12/15

Monday, December 10 

Course 2:  Problem Solving Careers - Vet Tech

Homework: Finish Worksheet

Pre-Algebra: 5-5 Multi-Step Equations and Inequalities

Homework: Pg 253 # 1-17 all

Tuesday, December 11

Course 2: ISteep Testing

Homework: Chapter 4 Study Guide

Pre-Algebra: ISteep Testing

Homework: Pg 252 #19-37 odd

Wednesday, December 12

Course 2: Test Review

Homework: STUDY!

Pre-Algebra: Test Review

Homework: STUDY!

Thursday, December 14

Course 2: Test Review

Homework: STUDY!

Pre-Algebra: Test Review

Homework: STUDY!

Friday, December 15

Course 2: Chapter 4 Test

Homework: Corrections/Missing

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5 Test

Homework: Corrections/Missing

Contests Update!!

Missing Assignment Update

39 missing in 2nd Hour

1 missing in 3rd Hour!!!!!!

42 missing in 7th Hour
11 missing in 8th Hour
 
All assignments must be turned in by Friday to be counted for this contest. 
 
Class party will be given to the class with the least amount of missing assignments OR every class with ZERO missing assignments.

Homeroom AR Update:

21 students in our class

9 students have passed a Literacy Skills test -- THIS IS A MUST!

4 students have their AR goals --- that means 17 who have not!

 If you want breakfast on Thurs, Dec 20th you'd better be READING!!!

Show & Tell!

Pre-Algebra classes just wrapped up their chapter 4 projects! This project had them producing and budgeting plays! Ask your child which play they created. Here's a look at the display currently outside Mr. Johnson's room of all of their hard work. If you're at school during the next few weeks, stop by and take a look!

All This Talk of Powerball...

I've heard a lot about people winning millions at Powerball this week...SO I devided to have a few contests in the classroom!

 

Homeroom:

At the end of the quarter, if everyone in homeroom has earned their AR goal, I'll cook breakfast!!
Remember, AR goals include 100% points, 85 percent correct, 2 Vocab tests, 2 Non-Fiction tests, and 1 Literacy Skills test. AR goals are due on Dec 18th.

 

Math Classes:

I've counted up the missing assignments! The class with the LEAST number of missing assignments on December 17th with win a lunch party!
Yes, if every class ends up with zero missing assignments, I'll be okay having 4 parties!

Current Standings:

 

 

Keep working hard on those assignments!! If you're ever wondering what you're missing, email or Facebook me!

 

 



Grading, Grading, Grading!

It is exactly 10:17 as I start this post. I have been grading I left school, with the exception of dinner and a quick trip to the grocery store. Why so much grading, you ask? Check out how many papers were turned in today!

Yep, that's a TON of corrections and missing work. I'm very glad so many were hard workers over your weekend! I have graded about 75% of these papers, and they are posted on Power School. I will finish them up tomorrow and hope to get everyone new missing assignment print outs by Wednesday.

On a different note, all quizzes have been graded as well. Check Power School for your grade. I will be giving these back tomorrow along with a slip telling you how to correct them. I still have about 10 of you who need to complete your quiz! Come see me in Homeroom!!

Now that it's 10:21, it's time for this teacher to hit the hay; she has quite a few 7th graders who will be awaiting her bright and early! :)

Pre-Algebra Chapter 5 Pre-Test

Link to the Pre-Test: http://www.quia.com/quiz/3941743.html

After your test, work on finishing your poster to advertise your play.
Remember to include:

• Title
• Dates
• Place
• Ticket Price
• Actors
• Anything you think would make someone attend your play!

Here are some examples:

 

Homework Calendar

Monday, November 26

Course 2: Lesson 3B Two-Step Equations

Homework: Pg 232 #1-7 all (SHOW ALL STEPS!! WRITE NEATLY)

Pre-Algebra: Chapter 5 PreTest; Finish Chapter 4 Projects

Homework: Chapter 5 Glossary

Tuesday, November 27

Course 2: Lesson 3B: Day 2

Homework: Pg 233 #8-26 even

Pre-Algebra: 5-1 Perimeter & Area

Homework: Pg 226 #4- 15 all

Wednesday, November 28

Course 2: Lesson 3D: Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Homework: Pg 238 #1-10 all

Pre-Algebra: 5-2: Equations with Variables on Both Sides

Homework: Pg 233 #8-16 all

Thursday, November 29

Course 2: Lesson 3D: Day 2

Homework: Pg 238 #12-30 even

Pre-Algebra: 5-2: Day 2

Homework: Pg 233 #17-25 all

Friday, November 30 (68% AR)

Course 2: Sprial Review

Homework: Pg 226 #48-57 all; Pg 234 #35-43 all

Pre-Algebra: Sprial Review

Homework: Pg 228 #30-40 all; Pg 235 #39-49 all

Corrections!

REMINDER!

Work on corrections and missing work over break. (Use your highlighted grade sheet, yellow-corrections and pink-missing). You have lost your sheet, check Powerschool or email me! 

Course 2:

If you have finished your quiz, your grade is posted. Here's how we'll do corrections:
(Your grade will be refigured including corrections.)
If your score is a 90% or above: no corrections needed.
If your score is 70-89%, do the following: Pg 227 #2-22 even
If your score is 69% or below do the following: Pg 227 #2-23 all (SKIP #6)
All corrections are due on Monday, November 26!

Pre-Algebra Chapter 4 Test

http://www.quia.com/quiz/3928279.html

Today's Lessons

Pre-Algebra: 4-4 Solve One-Step Multiplication and Division Equations

Division Property of Equality - When you divide each side of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

Multiplication Property of Equality - When you multiply each side of an equation by the same number, the two sides remain equal.

Remember, always use the inverse operation to solve an equation. The inverse operations undo each other (multiplication/division).

Here's the video from our lesson in class today:

Schedule Change! Pre-Algebra

Wednesday November 7th

Review Distributive Property and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.

Helpful videos from the textbook. (they will ask you to log in using your ConnectEd user name and password from your planner).

Brain Pop - Distributive Property Video  

Personal Tutor - Distributive Property

 

Personal Tutor - Simplifying Algebraic Expressions 

New Assignment:
Pg EP8 (Back of book) 4-1 #7-21 odd; 4-2 #2-24 even

Pre-Algebra Ch 4 Mid-Chapter Quiz

Click here to go to your mid-chapter quiz.  http://www.quia.com/quiz/3913451.html

Remember to show all work and take your time. I know you will do great!

Solving Addition and Subtractiong One-Step Equations

Review of Pre-Algebra Lesson 4-3

equation - a math sentence that contains an equals sign (=), showing that two expressions are equal.
solution - the value of the variable that makes an equation true
inverse operations - operations that "undo" each other --addition/subtraction and multiplication/division
equivalent equations - equations that have the same solution

Remember to always use the inverse operation to solve!!

Always do the same to both sides!!

Video of lesson in class:

Pre-Algebra Lesson 10/31

Today we talked about the Distributive Property. Do you need a little more explanation?

Well, Here's a quick review!
The Distributive Property is a property of numbers that ties the operation of addition (or subtraction) and multiplication together.

It says that for ANY numbers a, b and c, . For those used to multiplications without the multiplication sign, .
The same property applies when there is subtraction instead of addition: a*(b-c) = a*b - a*c.

How it is used: The distributive property is used when something in parentheses ( ) is multiplied by something, or, in reverse, when you need to take some common multiplier OUT of the parentheses.
Example:
Taking x INTO parentheses:
Taking a OUT of parentheses: .

You've read it, now how about some Khan Academy help!?!