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Math 6 (Period 3) Assignments

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2013 - 2014 School Year
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Mathematics
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Math 6 FINAL EXAM: Thursday May 29th or Friday, May 30th. It will include learning targets from all 5 units covered this year. Use your learning target logs (and scores on AERIES) to determine areas in which you need to practice. Start preparing for the test now and do not wait until the last minute!


Unit 5: Expressions & Equations (Extra Practice)

1) EE1 - Read, write, and evaluate expressions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNsVILErh0M&safe=active

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsJk9ZwVt5A&safe=active

 

2) EE2: Apply properties of operations to create equivalent expressions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF7d21FVOCs&safe=active

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epfijSwVROQ&safe=active

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pOWe74WUwA&safe=active

 

 

 

May 5, 2014

We are now starting Unit 5 - Expressions and Equations - which will be our last unit of the year for Math 6.  Also, last week we sent home an important letter regarding math placement for 7th grade (attached below).  Students will have two possible options - Math 7 and Math 7 Accelerated.  Students will take a placement test during class on May 6th/7th and teachers will send home their recommendation in the coming weeks.  Please contact me after you receive your child's placement if you have questions.

 

 

 

Have a wonderful and relaxing spring break!  There is no homework over vacation, however, if you have topics you know you need to study them, you should be studying.  There will be several Unit 3 questions on the Unit 4 Test in April. 

 

 

We are now studying Unit 4 - Rational Numbers.  Here are some websites to practice from. 

 

 

BuzzMath Integers Practice

 

http://www.buzzmath.com/tableofcontents#id

 

 

 

Integers: Real-World Examples

 

http://www.virtualnerd.com/middle-math/integers-coordinate-plane/integers-absolute-value/represent-real-world-examples

http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/evolution-of-numbers.html

 

4 Quadrant Graphing (Catch the Fly game)

 

 

 

 

Unit 3 Test: We will have the Unit 3 Test on Ratios & Rates on Thursday March 13th and Friday, March 14th.  Please look through your child's Learning Target Log and Quick Check scores on the AERIES Parent Portal to find the areas where they need to focus their studies. If your child is getting 1's or 2's on any learning target, encourage them to study for the test by looking through their notes, redoing quick checks and homework, or using any of the online resources listed below.

I will be available for tutoring after before school each day from 7:50 - 8:15 and Ms. Borcherding is available on Wednesday after school in Room 136.


Video Lessons:

 1) Solving ratio problems by graphing http://learnzillion.com/lessons/590-solve-ratio-problems-by-graphing-on-a-coordinate-plane

 2) Graphing ratios using a table http://learnzillion.com/lessons/611-graph-ratios-using-a-table

 3) Describe a comparison of numbers using ratio language http://learnzillion.com/lessons/1178-describe-a-picture-using-ratio-language

4) Converting Units of Measurement: http://learnzillion.com/lessons/592-convert-measurement-units-using-ratio-tables

  

Online Ratio Practice with Feedback (These are good study areas for the upcoming test)

Unit Rate Practice:

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/unit-rates-and-equivalent-rates

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/unit-rates-word-problems

 IXL Math:

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/write-a-ratio-to-describe-objects-in-a-picture

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/ratio-tables

WebMath: http://www.webmath.com/k8ratio.html

Thinking Blocks Game: http://www.mathplayground.com/NewThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_ratios.html  

Other Ratio and Rate Online Activities

 Ratios - Intro Game http://www.softschools.com/math/ratios/ratio_game/

 Ratio Matching Game http://nrich.maths.org/4824

 Ratio Blaster Game http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/ratio-blaster/ratio-blaster.html

 Dirt Bike Proportions http://hoodamath.com/games/dirtbikeproportions.php

 Unit Rate Practice Game http://www.studyzone.org/mtestprep/math8/a/unit_price7p.cfm

 Converting Measurements Games http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/unit-price-game.html

 

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Jan 31st, 2014

 

We will have a Mid-Unit Test on Learning Targets Ratios 1-4 on Tuesday, February 4th.  For additional practice, try the problems posted on the right called "Equivalent Ratios Stations At Home Handout".  Answers are provided. 

 

Video Lessons:

 

1) Solving ratio problems by graphing http://learnzillion.com/lessons/590-solve-ratio-problems-by-graphing-on-a-coordinate-plane

 

2) Graphing ratios using a table http://learnzillion.com/lessons/611-graph-ratios-using-a-table

 

3) Describe a comparison of numbers using ratio language http://learnzillion.com/lessons/1178-describe-a-picture-using-ratio-language

 

 

 

Online Ratio Practice with Feedback (These are good study areas for the upcoming test)

 

IXL Math: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/write-a-ratio-to-describe-objects-in-a-picture

 

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/ratio-tables

 

WebMath: http://www.webmath.com/k8ratio.html

 

Thinking Blocks Game  http://www.mathplayground.com/NewThinkingBlocks/thinking_blocks_ratios.html

 

 

 

Other Ratio and Rate Online Activities

 

Ratios - Intro Game http://www.softschools.com/math/ratios/ratio_game/

 

Ratio Matching Game http://nrich.maths.org/4824

 

Ratio Blaster Game http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/ratio-blaster/ratio-blaster.html

 

Dirt Bike Proportions http://hoodamath.com/games/dirtbikeproportions.php

 

Unit Rate Practice Game http://www.studyzone.org/mtestprep/math8/a/unit_price7p.cfm

 

Converting Measurements Games http://www.mathsisfun.com/measure/unit-price-game.html

 

NANA's Chocolate and Eggs problem: http://threeacts.mrmeyer.com/nana/

 

 

January 6, 2014

Happy New Year!  We are statarting Unit 3 on Ratios.  The notes from the first lesson are attached below.

 

 

December 6, 2013

Unit 2 Test is coming on Tuesday/Wednesday, Dec 17th/18th.  Start preparing now!  

The following topics will be on the test:

-  Finding least common multiple
-  Finding greatest common factor
-  Using the distributive property to simplify numerical expressions
-  Fluently add, subtract, multiply and divide multi-digit whole numbers and decimals
-  Representing fractions using visual models
-  Dividing fractions by fractions using visual models

 

 

If you need extra practice or information, try these sites:

 

 

 

Fractions Number Line Games:

 http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/mathman_fractions_numberline.htm

http://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=4148

 

 Using Visual Models with Fractions:

http://bridges1.mathlearningcenter.org/media/gene/play-on-numbers/PON_S12_01.asp

http://www.eduplace.com/math/mw/background/6/04/te_6_04_overview.html

http://yanyulius.weebly.com/3/post/2012/08/math-learn-about-concept-of-dividing-fraction-using-visual-aids.html

http://www.learner.org/courses/learningmath/number/session9/part_a/area_division.html

http://www.visualfractions.com/DivideEasy/dividelines.html

http://www.mentormob.com/learn/i/fraction-review-for-5th-graders/using-a-double-number-line-for-division-of-factions-educreations

http://learnzillion.com/lessons/1038-divide-unit-fractions-by-whole-numbers-by-drawing-a-number-line

 

Decimals:

 

Multiplying Decimals Video 

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-arithmetic-operations/cc-6th-multiplying-decimals/v/multiplying-decimals?playlist=Developmental%20Math

Multiplying Decimals Practice with Answers:

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/multiply-decimals

 

Dividing Decimals Practice with Answers: 

http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/division-with-decimal-quotients

 

Decimals Cruncher – Practice with Multiplication or Division:

http://www.coolmath-games.com/decimals-cruncher/decimals-cruncher-multiplication.htm

 

Quia – Multiplying Decimals:

http://www.quia.com/cb/95593.html

 

Drag and Drop Decimals

http://mrnussbaum.com/decimals-workshop/

 

 

 

 

October 11, 2013

We are now starting Unit 2 - The Number System!!  The new learning target log was distributed in class this week and is posted below.

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Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year!!  I am looking forward to meeting new 6th grade students on the first day of school, August 26th, 2013 and parents at Back to School Night on Thursday September 19th, 2013.  I am very excited to begin the new school year. 

 

This year Math 6 will focus on the Common Core Standards.  We will be studying the major topcs of statistics and probability, the number system, ratios and proportions, expressions and equations, and geometry. 

 

The following materials are recommended for Math 6:

* One large 3-ring binder that will be used for all academic classes. Using a divider, one section in the binder should be labeled “Math.”

* A spiral notebook 

* Materials bag with sharpened pencils, several colors of pens, highlighter, handheld pencil sharpener or pencil lead, and a white board marker

 

6th grade math placement at CCMS is done strictly by placement test.  The placement test was given in the spring at all 5 CCMS elementary schools and for students new to district by appointment.  However, the placement test will be given for the final time on Wednesday August 28th at 2:30 sharp in Room 121.  Students who wish to take the placement test should arrive promptly and be prepared with a pencil and an eraser.  The test should take about an hour.

 

The Statement of Success for Math 6 and the Learning Log for Unit 1 are attached below.  Please feel free to review these documents for more information and details about Math 6.  Again, I am looking forward to a fun and productive year of math and I am looking forward to meeting each of you.

 

Sincerely, Ms. Vandever

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1. Test corrections and test reflections due *make sure to get parent signature
2. Practice and study for test re-takes (no more than 3 questions).  If you want to take a re-take, you must provide proof of practicing that type of question.  This will be collected and attached to your test.

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1. Math 6 Final Review Sheet - correct your answers before coming to class - online or using the answer keys posted by the classroom doors
Additional study worksheets attached from class - partner race and expressions & equations practice worksheet
If you need more worksheets to practice, look at the homework that was due Tues/Wed May 27/28 for more quick checks and unit 4 review homework

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1. Final Review WS #1
2. Study for your final!
Attached: Unit 4 Review Worksheets and Quick Checks and Unit 5 Quick Checks

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Equations and Review WS

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1. pg. 223 #10-30 evens only!

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1. Simplifying Expressions Handout

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1. Distributive Property Worksheet

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1. pg. 141 #5, 15-23, 43, 45

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1. pg. 14-15 #9-19 odds and 25, 27, 29
check your answers in the back of the book
2. pg. 19 #25-33 odds check your answers in the back of the book

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1. Expressions Worksheet
2. Get stamp sheet signed

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1. pg. 10 #36-54 all
2. Get 7th grade placement test letter signed
 

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1. Test Corrections - Write in pen and use the answer key provided in class to correct questions that you answered incorrectly on the test.  Write the reason you missed the question.
2. Test Reflection - complete the pink test reflection sheet and get it signed by your parent/guardian
Due: Thurs/Fri - Take your time and do a good job of this assignment.  Take the time to learn from your mistakes.
After school help: Monday 4/28 and Wednesday 4/30 2:20 - 3:15

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1. Complete the individual test practice worksheet received in class
2. Study for your Unit 4 Test

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1. Review Homework #4
2. Study for Unit 4 Test Thurs/Fri April 24/25

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1. Review Homework #3
2. Study for Unit 4 Test Thurs/Fri April 24/25

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1. Review Homework #2 Worksheet
2. Study for Unit 4 Test Thurs/Fri April 24/25

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Graphing Homework Worksheet

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Review Homework Worksheet
good practice for coordinate graphing: http://www.buzzmath.com/tableofcontents#search at the top, search coordinate graphing

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Rational Numbers Homework (1/2 sheet)

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Absolute Value Handout

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1. get test reflection and stamp sheet signed
2. Rational Numbers worksheet

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1. Identifying Integers Worksheet

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1. Design an Advertisement

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1. Unit 3 Test Review HW #2
For additional websites and practice, see class website
Also attached, Unit 3 Quick Checks AND in class practice from today - Jeopardy game (updated version attached) answer keys are also attached

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1. Unit 3 Test Review HW #1
Additional Practice Available on the website and "Percents Practice" attached

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1. Percents Homework Worksheet #2
2. Begin studying for Unit 3 Test next week - Thurs March 13/Friday March 14

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1. TEXTBOOK page 320 #23, 25, 27, 42, 44
Check odd answers in the back of the book

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1. Percents Homework Worksheet #1

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1. Chocolate Milk Problem - Which Chocolate Milk recipe will taste more like chocolate?  Recipe #1 1 quart of chocolate with 16 cups of milk or Recipe #2 2 cups of chocolate with 9 cups of milk?  Show your work and explain your answer.
2. Conversions Worksheet (1/2 sheet handed out in class)

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1. Conversions Homework Worksheet
2. get stamp sheet #3 signed
3. Lemonade Problem due

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1. Unit Rate Practice Problems
2. If you did not turn in your signed test reflection yet, you need to turn it in by Tues Feb 18 / Wed Feb 19th

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1. Cola Cost Problem

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1. Finish Rates and Unit Rates Worksheet

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1. Ratios Study Homework Worksheet
2. Practice for Mid-Unit 3 Test on Tues/Wed Feb 4th/5th
(Unit 3 Quick Checks and Ratio Explanation Homework are attached if you want more practice.  These are OPTIONAL, but good to use to practice for the test.)

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1. Study for Mid-Unit 3 Test - bring one thing to show that you have been practicing for your test (suggestions: a quick check that you solved again, problems you solved again, a practice worksheet from online) Quick Checks from this unit are attached.
2. Ratio Tables to Equations Worksheet (half sheet)

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Truffles Graphing Worksheet (passed out in class)
Start studying for Mid Unit 3 Test on Tues/Wed Feb 4th/5th

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Finish Graphing Ratios Worksheet

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Ratios Explanation Worksheet #2.  Solve and EXPLAIN each question. 
Hint for #1: The ratio of 6 cashews to 9 M&Ms reduces to a simplified ratio of 2 cashews to 3 M&Ms.  This will help in using a model to solve the problem.

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Using Tape Diagrams to Solve Ratio Problems Worksheet

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1. Ratios Explaination Homework - solve each problem and EXPLAIN how you got your answer.

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1. Ratio Word Problems Worksheet - solve all 7 questions, pick 3 to solve using a double number line.

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1. Ratio table worksheet

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1. Ratio table worksheet

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1. pg. 576 #26 - 30 PICK 3.  Solve using a ratio table.

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Solve the following problem in your notebook:
 
Two camps of Scouts are having pizza parties. The Bear Camp ordered enough so that every 3 campers will have 2 pizzas. The leader of the Tiger Camp ordered enough so that there would be 3 pizzas for every 5 campers. Did the Bear campers or the Tiger campers have more pizza to eat?
 
*How would you prove your answer to someone who does not agree with you? Write down your reasoning.

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Option #1 - Complete the following problems in the math textbook.  Page 267, #6-8 and Page 268, #21-25, 30-31.  Check your answers to the odd-numbered problems in the back of the math textbook.

Option #2 - Spy Guys Interactive Ratio Lesson
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/index.html?page=lessons&lesson=m6lessonshell03.swf
View the lesson and complete the questions. When finished, click the “Activity” button at the bottom of the screen and complete the worksheet.  Check your answers by clicking on the “Parent Notes” button. Bring your completed worksheet to class on Tuesday.

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Finish practicing for Unit 2 Test.  Complete classwork "More Unit 2 Test Practice" and other problems that you know you need to practice.

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1. Practice, Practice, Practice for Unit 2 Test
 
There are additional test practice worksheets with answer keys from the weekend homework if you need more practice.

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Use your Learning Target Log to determine what topics to study for the Unit 2 Test.  See the attached practice problems and complete the appropriate sections.
There are also additional Quick Checks from class attached here.

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1. pg. 132 #1-4 Show your work and explain your answer.  Challenge yourself and show 2 ways to do the problem.

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1. pg. 133 #6-9 Show your work and explain your answer.

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1. pg. 137 #24-26, 41, 42

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1. Dividing Fractions Worksheet #1

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1. Fraction Modeling Homework - How many fit?

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* Worksheet: comparing fractions using a number line
* Last chance to turn in LMU permission slip so that your opinion counts for the math class survey

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Finding Fractions on a Number Line Worksheet

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Finish the create your own crossword puzzle worksheet.

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Choose 1 level:
A: pg. 45 #15 - 23 odds
B: pg. 45-46 #17-25 odds
C: pg. 45-46 #21-29 odds

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Choose a level to complete:
Level A  Page 40, #11-21 (odds). 
Level B, Page 40, # 19 - 29 (odds)
Level C, Page 41, #39 - 42 (all), #48-49.
 
Check all of the odd numbered answers in the back of the book. Write down (in detail) any problems which seem difficult to you or any problems that you need help in solving.
 
 

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Choose a level to complete:

- Level A: Page 33-34, #11-23 (odds)

- Level B: Page 34, #23-35 (odds)

- Level C: Page 34-35, #35-39 (odds), #46-49 (all)

Check the odd numbered answers in the back of the book.

AND get permission slip for math questionnaire signed

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1. Complete Mid-Unit 2 Test Reflection and share with parents (get signature)

2. Estimating with Decimals Worksheet

3. Bring Restaurant menus (if you have them)

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1. Make 3 problems and solve them in two different ways (one using the distributive property).
2. Study for Mid-Unit 2 Test on Tues/Wed 10/29 or 10/30

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1. Complete the 10 problems on the back of this page using the distributive property and check your work using the standard procedure for multiplication.

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1. Finish the GCF and LCM word problems worksheet from class today

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1. pg 67 #24-32
2. Write a sentence and an example to explain the difference between factors and multiples.

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Show your Unit 1 test to your parents. Tell them things you did well, things you still need to study, and your plan to do well in Unit 2. Get parent signature at the bottom of the yellow test reflection sheet.

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1. Textbook page 81 #1-8 Find LCM and #34 draw a picture or diagram and explain your answer
2. Practice multiplication tables if needed

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1. Study for Unit 1 Test
2. Bring Unit 1 Packet

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1. Re-do at least one quick check to study for your unit test on Tues/Wed (all are attached - choose ONE you need to practice)
2. Finish Stations Practice if you need additional practice for the unit test

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1. Comparing Graphs Venn Diagram (attached)
2. Follow your plan to study for Unit 1 Test on Tues 10/8 or Wed 10/9
3. Review (re-do) your quick checks

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1. MMM Worksheet
2. Follow your plan for studying for Unit 1 Test

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1. Write a plan for how you are going to study and review for the upcoming Unit 1 Test. Write on the back of the blue study guide or on another piece of paper.

2. Put your assignments (except for class notes) in order according to the list on the blue study guide. This will be your study packet. For assignments that you don't have, just skip it, the consequence is that you will not have that assignment to study from.

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1. pg. 459 #1-3 make frequency table and histograms for #1 and #2, answer #3 in complete sentences.
2. make sure you bring learning target log and all quick checks and homework on Thurs/Fri

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1. Comparing Box and Whisker Plots - CA and NY
(here's the numbers if you need help -
NY min - 45, LQ - 52, Median - 69, UQ - 85.5, max - 92 and
CA min - 60, LQ - 64, Median - 71, UQ 77.5, max - 82)

2. Ask for help with box and whisker plots if you need help

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1. Analyzing Box and Whisker Plots - CA and WA graph - make and analyze two graphs

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1. Box and Whisker Plot - Test Data and DVD data
2. Make sure you can (a) make a box plot and (b) analyze a box plot - ask questions if you need to!

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1. Box Plot - Chicken Data
2. Ask for help or look online if you are confused on Box and Whisker Graphs
try http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/box-whisker-plot.html or the youtube video from this weekend's homework or read the attached student resource page

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1. Handout - Box and whisker Plot about hospital donation amounts

2. If you are confused about Box Plots (Box and Whisker Graphs) try watching this video. Pause the video and answer the questions before the teacher gives the answer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DJeHc8TCcY

3. If you need help on dot plots, ask for help!

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1. Find the median for these 3 data sets:

Number of pets: 1, 4, 7, 0, 5, 1, 0, 2, 3, 0, 1, 1

High Temperatures in Culver City: 84, 83, 79, 75, 72, 69, 71, 73, 74, 74

Age of CCMS students: 11, 10, 14, 11, 13, 12, 10, 14, 11, 12, 13

2. Review any vocabulary/concepts that you did not know on the Quick Check

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1. Handout - Creating and Analyzing Dot Plots - Karate Class Data
2. Make sure you can analyze a dot plot and describe it using the words mode, range, outliers, peaks, gaps, valleys, clusters, skewed, and evenly distributed.

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1. Worksheet - Analyzing Dot Plots
2. Review and study the vocabulary you learned in class on Thursday/Friday (skewed, mode, median, outliers, range)
3. If you did not do well on the quick check on recognizing statistical questions, review your notes about categorical vs. numerical questions and statistical vs. non-statistical questions. Ask for help if you need help.
Today's class notes are attached below in case you were absent or you missed something in class.

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Create 4 questions of your own about the jar of Red Vines we have been using in class. Explain in a sentence whether your questions are numerical or categorical. Then, explain why each of your questions are statistical or non-statistical. Be prepared to share the questions you created with your class.

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1. Complete Homework Worksheet - Categorical and Numerical Questions Homework
2. Finish Career Poster (requirements - title of job in large letters at the top, at least one picture, a paragraph describing how the person uses math in their job) Due Today! Tues 9/3

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1. Get Statement of Success Signed
2. Continue working on Career Poster (requirements - title of job in large letters at the top, at least one picture, a paragraph describing how the person uses math in their job) Due Tues 9/3 or Wed 9/4
3. Recommended materials: pencils and different color pens, spiral notebook for math notes, white board marker

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1. Start working on career poster: 3 requirements - write the title of the job at the top, include at least one picture, and include a paragraph about how the person uses math in their job. The career poster should be completed on a piece of blank paper, 8.5 by 11. Name and period should be on the bottom left of the poster. Due Tues 9/3 (periods 1,3,5) or Wed 9/4 (periods 2 and 4)
2. Recommended class materials: spiral notebook for class notes, sharpened pencils and different color pens, and a white board marker

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Ask an adult to explain at least two ways math is used in their job. Write the title of the job, the name of the person you interviewed, and 2 sentences summarizing how they use math.