Math 6 (Period 4, 6) Assignments
- Instructor
- Lauren Borcherding
- Term
- School Year 2012 - 2013
- Department
- Mathematics
- Location
- 136
- Description
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ALGEBRA PLACEMENT TEST:Thursday, May 30 in Room 121 at 2:30PMThe Algebra class is offered to top math students in the 7th grade. Students who qualify for the Algebra class must have been in the Pre-Algebra class in 6th grade (maintaining a B average or better) OR must pass the Algebra Placement Test that will be given on May 30.In order to qualify to take the Algebra Placement Test, students must have:
- Maintained a solid “A” in Math 6 (as shown on the semester and 3rd quarter report cards)
- Obtained parent approval/signature and teacher approval/signature
Please note that not all students who have maintained an "A" in Math 6 are ready to move on to the Algebra class in 7th grade. By "testing in" to Algebra, students will be skipping the Pre-Algebra class. As such, they may find that they have gaps in their learning. The Algebra class is rigorous and requires excellent work habits. This class is recommended only for top math students entering 7th grade. Please contact your child’s math teacher if you have any questions about the placement test.WELCOME TO THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR!
SUPPLIESIt would be helpful for students to have the following supplies to start off the school year:- One large 3-ring binder that will be used for all academic classes. Using dividers, one section in the binder should be labeled for each class (such as Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Elective (like Math Builders or AVID)
- A spiral notebook (the typical 70 page notebook is perfect)
- Materials bag of supplies (with sharpened pencils, blue/black pens, one red pen for correcting, and a handheld pencil sharpener)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONA Math 6 class description can be found to the right by clicking the "6th Grade Math Statement of Success" handout. Students will receive this handout on the second day of school and parents will be asked to review it with their child, sign the last page and return it to class.ONLINE RESOURCESCheck out The Khan Academy at http://www.khanacademy.org/#arithmetic .The Khan Academy is a not-for-profit organization with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere.All of the site's resources are available to anyone. It doesn't matter if you are a student, teacher, parent, or principal. The Khan Academy's materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge. You may need to set up an account and create a login to view the videos. If so, ask your parent for help.The list below targets the 6th grade math standards. Go to the Khan Academy website and review the various math topics in this list. Select a few videos to view. Each video is approximately 10 minutes long and set up for viewing on your computer.Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra- Negative numbers- Order of operations- Factors and multiples- Fractions- Percents- Ratios and proportions (basic)
Probability Websites:Probability Game http://www.math-play.com/Probability-Game.htmlThat Quiz http://www.thatquiz.org/tq-d/math/probability/Challenge Exercises: ProbabilityTheory http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol6/challenge_vol6.htmlFish Tank (Try Levels 1, 2, and/or 3)http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/fish.htmlInteractive Spinner http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/BasicSpinner/
Experimental Probability http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ExpProbability/
Racing Game with Two Dice http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/RacingGameWithTwoDie/
Probability Videos http://www.neok12.com/Probability.htm
Careers that use Basic Probability http://www.xpmath.com/careers/topicsresult.php?subjectID=1&topicID=8
Probability Simulations http://www.mathsonline.co.uk/nonmembers/resource/prob/
ALGEBRAIC THINKINGPractice your algebraic thinking skills by trying these online games:
http://www.mathplayground.com/games.htmlLook for "Algebraic Reasoning" games.
http://www.mathplayground.com/AlgebraEquations.htmlModel Algebra Equations
Other Internet Math Games:Catch the fly (graphing)http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/ctf/ctf_hotmath.swf
Number Cop (factors) http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/numbercop/numbercop_hotmath.swf
Mystery Picture (integers)http://www.dositey.com/2008/addsub/Mystery11.htm
Here are some other ongoing ways to practice your math.
Basic fact practice: By middle school, students should know there basic facts – adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing for 0-12. Use flashcards, card games, or internet games to practice basic facts. My favorite website for basic fact practice is A+Math found here: http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/Common Fractions, Decimals, and Percents: Use flashcards or another method to memorize common fractions, decimals and percents for 1/2’s, 1/3’s, 1/4's, 1/5’s, 1/8’s, and 1/10’s.Math in daily life: Take notice of times that you see math that we have learned in 6th grade in your daily life. For example, gaining yards and losing yard in football relates to adding and subtracting integers; finding a tip at a restaurant; finding the cost for one unit when items are sold together.Practice the released 6th CST questions: Each year in May students take the California Standards Test in Math and Language Arts. Practicing the released questions helps you to know how the questions will be asked and what kinds of questions will appear. Google “6th grade released CST questions math” to find the released questions.
Learn something new: There are a lot of videos online that you can watch to learn a new math topic. You can ask an older family member to teach you something.
SuccessMaker: Students can use SuccessMaker to practice English Language Arts and Mathematics targeted to their level. CCMS students should be able to access the program using their school ID number. The website is: http://smcentral.ccusd.org
Review what you’ve learned: Look over your notes and make sure that you know everything that has been covered so far this year. Our major topics are integers, percents, proportions, rates, fractions, factors, and probability.
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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1. Graphing Picture - Quadrant I (plot the points and connect them in consecutive order. Stop connecting where it says STOP and start a new series where it says START. Color when done.)
2. Finish Algebra Antics Worksheet (classwork started in class)
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1. One & Two-Step Equations Worksheet (to be distributed in class): use algebra and show all your work!
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #13
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1. One-Step Equations Handout (to be distributed in class): Solve each equation using algebra, then shade in the boxes as shown.
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1. Complete Pizza Parlor Project: don't forget to add "finishing touches"!
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1. Pizza Parlor Project: finish calculations and begin rough drawing
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1. Volume of Prisms Worksheet
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #13
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1. Area of Compound Shapes: Enrichment Worksheet for 246-247 (to be distributed in class)
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1. Textbook, pg. 588-589 #19-37, #41-55 (ODDS ONLY) **this is a change from the stamp sheet!!
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #12
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1. Complete Quiz Review Sheet (for "Mixed Review" Quiz #2)
2. STUDY for "Mixed Reveiw" Quiz #2 - covers circle formulas, rates and proportions, order of operations, percents, geometry.
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1. Textbook, pg. 588 #1-18 (show your work!)
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1. Textbook, pg. 351 #1-10. Explain your thinking. (if your math book shows the answers to these problems, then clearly explain why the solution is correct.)
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1. Textbook, pg. 576 #17-28 (NEW: CHANGED FROM STAMP SHEET)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on Mixed Review Quiz #1
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1. Textbook, pg. 581 #36-38, 43-44, 46 (NEW: CHANGED FROM STAMP SHEET)
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1. Textbook, pg. 580 #1-11 and #21-23
2. Textbook, pg. 581 #27-32
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #11
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1. Complete "Mixed Review" Quiz Review Sheet
2. STUDY for "Mixed Review" Quiz #1 (covers surveys, mean/median/mode, fractions, order of operations, and basic equations)
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1. Textbook, pg. 569 #75-115 (**Complete ONLY multiples of 5: #75, 80, 85, ... / SHOW ALL WORK)
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1. Mean, Median, Mode Worksheet (to be distributed in class)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #11
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1. Surveys Worksheet #1 (to be distributed in class)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on Probability Quiz
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1. Complete the Probability Quiz Review Sheet (show all work!)
2. STUDY for the Probability Quiz
3. Have a fantastic Spring Break!!
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1. Benchmark Review #2 (show all work!)
2. STUDY for the Benchmark #3 Test (review the study guide you created!)
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1. Benchmark Review #1 (show all work!)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #10
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1. Textbook:
- Pg. 506 #14-15
- Pg. 507 #19-20
- Pg. 508 #36
2. Complete the Benchmark #3 Study Guide (both sides/all 8 boxes should be completed).
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NOTE: this is a change from the stamp sheet!
1. Benchmark #3 Study Guide (box #6 only - Probability: Fraction/Decimal/Percent)
2. Textbook, pg. 506 #6-7
3. Signed Geometry Quiz (Area & Perimeter)
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1. Textbook, pg. 587 #17-20, 26-33 (show all work!)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #10
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1. Benchmark #3 Study Guide (complete the front side of the paper only!)
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1. Complete the Quiz Review Sheet - Area & Perimeter Quiz
2. STUDY for the Area and Perimeter Quiz
2. STUDY for the Area and Perimeter Quiz
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1. Circles Handout #2 (to be distributed in class)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #9
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #9
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1. Circles Handout #1 (to be distributed in class)
**For #3, the students should change the problem to say "Find the circumference of the circles" not the area. This is fixed on the attached handout.
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PARENTS: Please check the Aeries Portal to see if your child has any missing work as progress reports come out next week.
1. Find 3 circles at home:
a. Measure the diameter of each circle
b. Calculate the circumfrence of each circle using the formula
c. SHOW ALL WORK
**I gave the students a worksheet in class to complete this activity. See the handout for further explanation.
a. Measure the diameter of each circle
b. Calculate the circumfrence of each circle using the formula
c. SHOW ALL WORK
**I gave the students a worksheet in class to complete this activity. See the handout for further explanation.
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1. Textbook, pg. 384 #1-11 (**Draw each picture and show your calculations)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on your blue stamp sheet #9
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on your blue stamp sheet #9
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1. Textbook, pg. 374 #2-16 (evens only) (**Draw each picture and show your calculations)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on Geometry - Angles Test
3. Finish Area Worksheet ("How do you know when the cyclopses agree?") if not turned in during class.
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on Geometry - Angles Test
3. Finish Area Worksheet ("How do you know when the cyclopses agree?") if not turned in during class.
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1. Textbook, pg. 380 #30-40
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1. Complete Quiz Review Sheet
2. Complete pages 5 and 6 of your Geometry Book
3. STUDY for Geometry - Angles Quiz
2. Complete pages 5 and 6 of your Geometry Book
3. STUDY for Geometry - Angles Quiz
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1. Textbook, pg. 364 #11-25 (odds) -- draw the pictures and figure out the missing angles.
2. Complete page 4 in your Geometry Book
3. PARENT SIGNAUTRE on yellow stamp sheet #8
4. PARENT SIGNATURE on Benchmark #2 results (*Parents: this is a small white piece of paper that shows your child's proficiency level from the latest benchmark exam taken last week)
2. Complete page 4 in your Geometry Book
3. PARENT SIGNAUTRE on yellow stamp sheet #8
4. PARENT SIGNATURE on Benchmark #2 results (*Parents: this is a small white piece of paper that shows your child's proficiency level from the latest benchmark exam taken last week)
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1. Textbook, pg. 360 #5-20, #22-24 (draw pictures and figure out the missing angles)
2. Complete page 3 in your Geometry Book
2. Complete page 3 in your Geometry Book
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1. Design the cover of your Geometry Book and complete pages 1-2 (instructions to be distributed in class).
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1. Problem Solving Worksheet - Dog Pen Problem
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #8
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #8
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1. Complete the Benchmark Practice Worksheet (to be distributed in class)
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1. Benchmark #2 Study Guide --- both sides need to be complete! (instructions to be distributed in class)
2. Parent Signature on Percents Quiz
2. Parent Signature on Percents Quiz
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1. Benchmark Review Sheet #1 (to be distributed in class)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #7
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #7
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1. Complete Percents Quiz Review Sheet
2. STUDY for Percents Quiz
2. STUDY for Percents Quiz
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1. Complete "Designing an Advertisement" project (started in class)
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1. Discount & Tips Worksheet (to be distributed in class)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #7
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #7
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1. Percents Word Problems Handout (to be distributed in class)
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1. Textbook, pg. 319 #1-21 (odds)
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1. Textbook, pg. 319 #2-20 (evens only)
2. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
2. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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1. COMPLETE Proportion Project
*if you know you will be absent this day, please turn in project prior to the due date
*if you know you will be absent this day, please turn in project prior to the due date
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1. Problem Solving Handout (to be distributed in class)
2. Continue working on proportions project (due Wed., 12/19) - students should begin building their model and complete the draft Project Work Paper.
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #6
2. Continue working on proportions project (due Wed., 12/19) - students should begin building their model and complete the draft Project Work Paper.
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #6
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1. Complete Proportion Quiz Review Sheet
2. Study for Proportions Quiz (on Friday, 12/14)
3. Continue working on proportions project (due Wed., 12/19)
2. Study for Proportions Quiz (on Friday, 12/14)
3. Continue working on proportions project (due Wed., 12/19)
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1. Complete the "Writing Proportions" Handout (to be distributed in class)
2. Continue working on proportion project (due Wed. 12/19) - students should be measuring object they chose and making a rough drawing of that object (see Step 2).
2. Continue working on proportion project (due Wed. 12/19) - students should be measuring object they chose and making a rough drawing of that object (see Step 2).
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1. Textbook, pg. 576 #10-24 (show all work)
2. Begin proportion project - a) select an object to use b) discuss project with parent and get a signature on back side of pink project assignment sheet.
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #6
2. Begin proportion project - a) select an object to use b) discuss project with parent and get a signature on back side of pink project assignment sheet.
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #6
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1. Textbook, pg. 272 #13-25 (odds only) and #27-39 (all problems) *Show all work!
2. Parent Signature on Quiz #5 - Multiply & Divide Fractions**
**NOTE: all students are able to re-take this quiz on Friday (12/7) or Monday (12/10) after school for a better grade. I will average the two scores together (although I will never lower a grade).
2. Parent Signature on Quiz #5 - Multiply & Divide Fractions**
**NOTE: all students are able to re-take this quiz on Friday (12/7) or Monday (12/10) after school for a better grade. I will average the two scores together (although I will never lower a grade).
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1. Problem Solving Handout - complete at least 1 problem.
*this was due Monday, 12/3 - students may get a re-stamp for trying the problem again and correcting their work.
*this was due Monday, 12/3 - students may get a re-stamp for trying the problem again and correcting their work.
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1. Textbook, pg. 267 #6-8, pg. 268 #21-25, pg. 150 #2-3 and #5-8
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1. Quiz Review Sheet - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
2. STUDY for Quiz - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
2. STUDY for Quiz - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
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1. Textbook, pg. 123, #12-19, #25-30, #33-34
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1. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #5
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
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1. Quiz Review Sheet - Adding & Subtracting Fractions
2. STUDY for Quiz - Adding & Subtracting Fractions
2. STUDY for Quiz - Adding & Subtracting Fractions
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1. Textbook, pg. 121 #3-10, #23-25 (This is a change from the stamp sheet!)
2. Riddle Worksheet - "What is the nationality of Santa Claus?"
3. Parent Signature on Quiz #3 (if haven't turned in already)
2. Riddle Worksheet - "What is the nationality of Santa Claus?"
3. Parent Signature on Quiz #3 (if haven't turned in already)
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1. Textbook, pg. 113 #16-27
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #5
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on Quiz #3 - Fraction Concepts
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #5
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on Quiz #3 - Fraction Concepts
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1. Textbook, pg. 104 #17-23, #29-33 AND pg. 113 #8-15
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1. Quiz Review Sheet - Fraction Concepts
2. STUDY for Fraction Concepts Quiz
2. STUDY for Fraction Concepts Quiz
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1. Textbook, pg. 97 #1-14, 19
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #4
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #4
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1. Halloween Coordinate Graph (to be distributed in class)
*Plot the coordinate points and check them off as you go. Connect the points in order to complete the graph, then color your halloween picture!
2. STUDY for benchmark exam
*Plot the coordinate points and check them off as you go. Connect the points in order to complete the graph, then color your halloween picture!
2. STUDY for benchmark exam
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1. Textbook, pg. 105 #1-10 (show all work)
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1. Benchmark Test Review Handout #3 (to be distributed in class)
*If student knows he/she will be absent, please pick up from me beforehand
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #4
*If student knows he/she will be absent, please pick up from me beforehand
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #4
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1. Benchmark Test Review Handout #2 (to be distributed in class)
*If student knows he/she will be absent, please pick up from me beforehand
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on Integers Quiz (if not turned in already)
3. Finish classwork handout - "How many months have 28 days?"
*If student knows he/she will be absent, please pick up from me beforehand
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on Integers Quiz (if not turned in already)
3. Finish classwork handout - "How many months have 28 days?"
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1. Benchmark Test Review Handout #1 (to be distributed in class)
*If student knows he/she will be absent, please pick up from me beforehand
2. Parent Signature on Integers Quiz
*If student knows he/she will be absent, please pick up from me beforehand
2. Parent Signature on Integers Quiz
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1. Read pages 73-74 in textbook: "Fractions in Simplest Form"
2. Complete the Equivalent Fractions Worksheet (to be distributed in class)
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #3
2. Complete the Equivalent Fractions Worksheet (to be distributed in class)
3. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #3
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1.Textbook, pg. 191 #19-32 AND pg. 195 #19-31 (*Show work: write each problem, then complete the calculation and draw a box around your answer).
2. Complete Quiz Review Sheet (started in class)
3. STUDY for Quiz on Integers
2. Complete Quiz Review Sheet (started in class)
3. STUDY for Quiz on Integers
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1. Textbook, pg. 186 #1-27 (*Show work: write each problem, then complete your calculations and draw a box around your answer)
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1. Textbook, pg. 184 #17-34 (*Show work: Write the problem, then subtract the numbers and draw a box around your answer)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #3
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on pink stamp sheet #3
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1. Textbook, pg. 174 #23-40 (*Show work: Write the problem from the textbook, then add the numbers and draw a box around your answer)
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1. Textbook, pg. 169 #16-31 AND pg. 170 #35-38
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1. Patterns Homework #3 (To be distributed in class)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #2
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #2
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1. Textbook, pg. 81 #14-21 (Ignore the textbook directions. Just find the LCM using ANY method)
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #2
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on blue stamp sheet #2
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1. Textbook, pg. 566 #21-26, 43-50
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1. Complete Quiz #1 Review Sheet
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1. Textbook, pg. 67, #2-11, 24-32
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #1
2. PARENT SIGNATURE on yellow stamp sheet #1
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1. Textbook pgs. 63, #34-37, 55-58, 78-79
**NOTE: This is a change to the yellow stamp sheet!
**NOTE: This is a change to the yellow stamp sheet!
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1. Textbook pg. 62, #9-12, 18-25
**NOTE: This is a change to the yellow stamp sheet!
**NOTE: This is a change to the yellow stamp sheet!
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1. Textbook pg. 19, #25-33
2. Completed Career Poster
2. Completed Career Poster
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1. Textbook pg. 14-15, #9-20, 24-27
2. Continue working on Career Poster
2. Continue working on Career Poster
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1. Complete pg. 10 in math textbook, #36-54 (all)
2. Continue to work on Career Poster
2. Continue to work on Career Poster
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1. Complete interview for career poster
2. Bring supplies for math class (notebook, red pen/pencil, pencil with sharpener or mechanical pencil)
2. Bring supplies for math class (notebook, red pen/pencil, pencil with sharpener or mechanical pencil)
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1. Bring SIGNED Statement of Success