Recommended Summer Practice for Students taking Accelerated Math 7

As students move into Accelerated Math 7 next year, they will be expected to be fluent in the following skills.  Fluent means that you are able to solve the problems with ease.  Take time this summer to review and practice the following skills.

1. Rational numbers:  Add, subtract, multiply, and divide with decimals, fractions, and integers.  

1. Algebra Basics:

• Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions.
• Solve one-step and two-step equations (using standard algebraic form).

1. Working with Percent

• Find the percent of a number.
• Give the part and whole, find the percent.
• Word problems involving percent.

Resources:

The following resources provide opportunities to practice these skills. Search for the topics above in each of these sites.  

IXL Math (focus on Grade 6 and Grade 7 sections)   https://www.ixl.com/signin/culvercityms

IXL also has a section called the “diagnostic arena.”  It will ask a series of questions on topics you may or may not have learned and then give you some areas that you can work on to strengthen your skills or learn something new.   

Khan Academy – Try the practice quizzes and then review the instructional videos on skills that need practice.  https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra

For any 6th grade review topics https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math

Math Worksheets for Kids - https://www.mathworksheets4kids.com/pre-algebra.php

Dear Students and Families, 

Happy Spring Break!!  I hope that you enjoy a relaxing and safe vacation. There is no official homework over the spring break. However, here are some suggestions if you are thinking about practicing math. I know it might be an unusual spring break, so it could be a chance to catch up on some skills from this year or last year or to learn something new!  I will probably be online a bit during Spring Break, so you can check on google classroom.  

Sincerely,

Ms. Vandever

Suggest IXL Skills Practice & Khan Academy

https://www.ixl.com/signin/culvercityms 

Username: first initial then last name (example: evandever)

Password: Your 9-digit school ID number

All 6th graders: 

IXL: Go to the section marked “Diagnostic Arena” - after answering a lot of questions, it will tell you your grade level for different areas such as numbers & operations, algebraic thinking, fractions, geometry, measurement and data and statistics.  Then IXL will tell you which sections would be best for you to work on at your level. 

Khan Academy is also great for review of general topics.  It includes video instruction and practice questions and is FREE! https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math

Students who struggled with fractions: 

The fractions sections on IXL are 6th grade I, J, K, and L.  Some students would benefit by going back to the fractions sections in 4th and 5th grade to build their skills.  

Acc 6 students: 

It is always good to review and practice integer calculations.  The IXL sections to work on are 6th grade letter N and 7th grade letter C.

Math 6 students: 

IXL practice sections 6th grade letter M for integers and letter X for graphing.  You will be having a test on integers and graphing after spring break. You can also practice the topic on Khan Academy.  https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-sixth-grade-math/cc-6th-negative-number-topic I like Khan Academy because you can skill directly to the quiz and then if you miss a problem it will tell you which video to watch.  

Math 6 students who want to go to Acc 6 next year: 

You need to learn to add, subtract, multiply and divide with integers.  There is a practice packet that I posted on the homework website and have emailed directly to many students.  The IXL sections to work on are 6th grade letter N and 7th grade letter C. I actually think Khan Academy might be better for learning this skill because they have videos and practice problems.  https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-seventh-grade-math  This is the 7th grade math section and you should do the first two sections about caclulating with integers.

Review What You Have Learned: 

Need a break from screen time? You could review your old math notes or homework packets.  

Look at Khan Academy under 6th grade math and try the quizzes on sections that we have already studied this year like Ratios, Rates & Percentages, Arithmetic Operations, Negative Numbers, Properties of Numbers, and Geometry.

Learn Something New:

Go on Khan Academy and learn a new subject that interests you.  Or try www.code.org .  There are many museums and zoos and aquariums that are having digital exhibits so it might be a fun time to try that.  

Online instruction is ready to go.  Here is the work for class on Wednesday 3/18/20.  You can complete it anytime on Tuesday or Wednesday.  It is due on Thursday.  I will post the work for Friday 3/20/20 soon.  Everything is posted on and expected to be turned in through google classroom.  I am available by email or through video chat using Zoom during "office hours".  Please look on google classroom for details about "office hours."  Parents, if you are unable to view your child's google classroom account, ask them to email you a code or email me so that I can add your email.  

 

Acc Math 6 Schedule & Assignments for Wed 3/18/20

Introduction to Volume:
- View Class Notes: (PPT05) Volume of rectangular and triangular prisms

Optional, if you want more instruction, view learnzillion videos: Volume of Rectangular Prism
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/5815-find-the-volume-of-a-rectangular-prism-by-filling-it-with-unit-cubes/
Volume of Composite Figure https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/6992-find-the-volume-of-a-3-dimensional-figure-composed-of-2-rectangular-prisms/

Practice:
- Work on a variety of Volume Leveled Cards
- IXL 6th grade FF14 and FF17
- Complete the Practice problem - Toys in a Box


HOMEWORK:
HW07: Volume worksheet (with Answer Key). Submit to the Google Classroom AFTER you correct your work.

You have two assignments in google classroom that should be submitted by Thursday: your volume practice and HW#7. Please click on the classwork tab and you will see the assignments to turn in tab at the top. Please email me if you have questions or come to "office hours." 

1. Surface Area and Nets WS #1 - answers are attached

1. Area of Composite Shapes #2 - answers are attached

1. Area of Composite Shapes #1 - answers are attached

1. WS: Area of Triangles and Parallelograms - answers are attached

1. Complete and turn in Olympics Project Slides and Sheets on google classroom

1. Unit 6 Review #2 - answers are attached

 

2. Fractions Test is on Friday Feb 28th!  Make sure to practice and prepare.

Attached are some optional extra worksheets to practice for your fractions test.  I also posted them on google classroom.

1. Dividing Fractions using the standard algorithm - answers are attached

1. Solving Fraction Problems with Visual Models - answers are attached

1. Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers - answers are attached

1. Unit 6 Mixed Review #2 - answers are attached

1. More LCM & GCF Practice - answers are attached

1. Unit 6 Mixed Review #1 WS

 

2. Last Chance for Decimals Defense is Monday Feb 10th.  See earlier posts or google classroom for the defense packet and answer key.

1. GCF and LCM Word Problems

 

2. Last Chance for Decimals Defense is Monday Feb 10th after school.  See earlier posts or google classroom for the defense packet.

1. IXL Practice 6th grade E3 & E9 to 90; O10 to 85 (integers review)

 

2. Complete Decimals Test corrections (if not already turned in) and get Decimals Test signed

 

3. Decimals Defense will be on Thursday Feb 6th or Monday Feb 10th after school - Don't miss the defense date or you will need to wait until May (end of the semester) to take a defense!

1. LCM and Integers WS

 

Decimals Defense will be on Thursday Feb 6th or Monday Feb 10th after school.  Please study the material on google classroom.  Defense packet will be posted next week.

1. Unit 5 Review #2 and Unit 5 Review #3 - answers are attached

 

Unit 5 test will be during the 2nd half of class on Jan 22nd (block day) and on Jan 24th (Stack day).  Plan to complete all 3 review assignments before Jan 22nd!  Bring your questions to get answered during the first half of class.

 

1. Calculating with decimals - answers are attached

 

Please check your grades on Aeries if you completed a defense. I finished grading the pile I found today and entered them online, but if you do not see your score I need to look into it before the end end of this week before grades are due.

1. Adding and subtracting decimals - answers are attached

 

Please check your grades on Aeries if you completed a defense. I finished grading the pile I found today and entered them online, but if you do not see your score I need to look into it before the end end of this week before grades are due.

1. More Dividing with Decimal Remainders - answers are attached

2. Defenses will be next week

Monday December 16th after school Room 121 Ms. Bergonzi

Tuesday December 17th at lunch & PAWS Room 211 Ms. Wilcox

Thursday December 19th after school Room 123 Ms. Vandever

 

Also, next week is Spirit week December 16th to December 20th

Monday December 16th: Monochromatic  Monday, dress from head to toe in your favorite color, team up with a group of friends and create a rainbow.

Tuesday December 17th: VSCO Day, rock your  scrunchies, brightly colored backpacks, seashell necklaces and carry a hydro flask decorated with stickers

Wednesday December 18th: Holiday Wear Day, ‘Tis the season,  wear your most festive holiday gear, sweaters, antlers, santa hats, holiday light necklaces .

Thursday December 19th: Disney Dress Day, Dress up as your favorite disney character, Rock your favorite Marvel super hero or villain, use the force and wear your best star wars look or  wear your favorite disney ears or hats.

Friday December 20th: Pajama Day, wear Comfy PJ’s to school day. No Slippers, slides, crocs or blankets allowed .

 

 

1. Dividing with Decimal Remainders #1 - answers are attached

1. Mixed Review - answers are attached

1. Unit 4 Review #2 - answers are attached - be sure to do both sides!

2. Integer Test is on Friday December 6th - be sure to practice and prepare

Extra help is available at PAWS or after school until 3:30 on Thursday December 5th

1. Unit 4 Review #1 - answers are attached

2. Integers Test is on Friday December 6th - be sure to practice and prepare!

1. Integers Mixed Practice - answers are attached

1. Adding and Subtracting Integers WS

1. Adding Integers WS - answers are attached

 

2.Math Olympiads is coming to CCMS! Sign up for Thursday November 14th PAWS if you want to participate!  From the bulletin: Math Olympiads is a math competition program for students in elementary and middle school focusing on problem solving. CCMS will be hosting monthly competitions for interested students during PAWS and the first one will be on Thursday November 14th. Sign up to be part of the competition by selecting Ms. Vandever’s PAWS for 6th graders or Ms. Borcherding’s PAWS for 7th and 8th graders. Corrected competition papers can be picked up from Ms. Vandever in Room 123 and the competition problems will be explained after school on November 15th. See Ms. Vandever if you have any questions. 

1. Review WS

1. Unit 3 Review #1

 

2. Practice for Unit 3 Test on Wednesday November 6th!

1. Coordinate Graphing Worksheet

2. Integers in the Real World project due Wednesday October 30th

 

 

3. Percents defense will be on Monday October 28th or Tuesday October 29th after school - you must complete AND correct the defense packet Click here for extra practice (classwork)

Sign up for the defense here: https://forms.gle/4cuaisfcvNE4JSTbA

1. Intro to Integers WS

1. Finish "Discussing Discounts" - do you agree with Miguel? on google classroom if not finished yet

 

2. Design an Advertisement (also posted on google classroom)

1. Percents WS #6 - answers are attached

 

2. Begin practicing for the percents test on Friday October 11th.  Goal Problems #1 were returned in class on Wed 10/2.  Make sure that you can solve the problems and justify your thinking (explain why you are doing the math, not just the operation you are doing).  Level cards and fraction, decimal, percent charts from class today are attached if you need extra practice. 

1. Percents WS #1 - answers are attached

2. If you want to take the Ratios defense, please sign up for PAWS on Thursday 9/26 or come after school to get a copy of the Ratios defense packet.  The Ratios defense (re-take) will be on Thursday October 3rd after school.  You must complete and correct the defense packet before taking the defense.

No homework this weekend!!! (Ms. Vandever forgot to pass it out, sorry)

1. Solving Ratio Problems using Tape Diagrams - Solve 3 of 4 problems using tape diagrams, one may be solved using a strategy of your choice

 

 

1. WS - Solving Ratio Problems using Ratio Tables

 

1. WS Solving Ratio Problems with Double Number Lines

 

Read the syllabus with your parent/guardian.  Return the signed tear off slip on page 3 to class on Wednesday.  

In case your time tracker doesn't have the new bell schedule, here it is!