Today we had a pop quiz in regular math. Students were allowed to use their notes from class for this quiz (and all answers should have been able to be found in their notes). This should help students to see the importance in taking good notes. I have warned students that pop quizzes can happen at any time, any day so they need to always be on top of what they are learning.
Challenge students reviewed their study guides today and will have a quiz tomorrow over Investigations 1 + 2.
Conferences were a HUGE success with nearly 87% attendance by parents and unbelievably great comments on the survey! Kids set new goals for themselves and really did a fabulous job "taking charge" of their learning, reflecting and sharing! I am super proud of everyone involved! :-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Quiz tomorrow over Investigation 1 + 2 (study guides were given last week and we reviewed them today in class)
Regular: None
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: GO BACK AND LOOK AT OTHER POSTS...no more new questions of the day will be posted until others get answered! :-) :-) :-)
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!
** Good luck my savvy students!!!
Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, October 29, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Conferences Tonight and Thursday
Challenge classes worked on their Wump Hats today and regular math reviewed their Wumps and area/perimeter review packet. Conferences are tonight and Thursday night from 4:30-8 p.m. Each student has been scheduled a time to meet with their parents to review their grades and portfolio. Please be sure to let one of your 7th grade core teachers know if you have a problem with your scheduled time; otherwise, I am excited to see you all! :-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Complete all Wump Hats and Coordinates
Regular: None
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: It is 963 miles from Boston to Chicago by highway. If a bicycle rider set out on January 24, and averaged 50 miles per day, when would the cyclist arrive in Chicago?
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!
** Good luck my savvy students!!!
Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Complete all Wump Hats and Coordinates
Regular: None
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: It is 963 miles from Boston to Chicago by highway. If a bicycle rider set out on January 24, and averaged 50 miles per day, when would the cyclist arrive in Chicago?
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!
** Good luck my savvy students!!!
Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, October 22, 2007
Miss Kohr...Where Were You???
Yes, I was out Friday and it threw the classes a little off schedule as they were unable to complete their assignments properly so I am giving you all one more day to correct anything that was misunderstood from the day I was gone. Challenge math is right on schedule and started their Wump Hats today by making their predictions for how the new rules/equations will affect where the hat moves on the graph. We will continue tomorrow...
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: None
Regular: Finish any area/perimeter sheets and Wumps not finished by today (you are getting an extra day...LUCKY!)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: In a single Ping-Pong tournament with 20 players, how many games must be played to determine a winner?
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: None
Regular: Finish any area/perimeter sheets and Wumps not finished by today (you are getting an extra day...LUCKY!)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: In a single Ping-Pong tournament with 20 players, how many games must be played to determine a winner?
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Area + Perimeter Matters!
Today regular math classes are reviewing finding areas + perimeters as I have observed the major need for review. These are skills that are essential for understanding what Stretching and Shrinking has in store this quarter. Please be sure to ask questions when you don't remember how to find an area or perimeter. The sheets you completed in class today have examples at the top that are very helpful as is the Resource Packet I gave you the first week of school.
Challenge students did a self-assessment of their Wumps and discussed ways to shrink Eddie today. We recognized that 1/2X is the same thing as both .5X and X/2. This will help us to determine our own rules for taking Eddie and making him shrink. I am excited to see what creative ideas you all have on how to make Eddie shrink. The next order of business in Stretching and Shrinking is to figure out how to use coordinate rules to move images to different parts of the coordinate graph. Kerry had a prediction today that to do this you will add or subtract "things" from the coordinate pairs. Hmmm...guess we will just have to see, won't we!?! ;-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Shrink Eddie
Regular: Area + Perimeter Review Worksheets p. 44, 100, 101, & 45 (EXCEPT 4th HOUR)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The parking meter was invented by Carl C. Magee in the first half of the 20th century. In what year was it first used? The digits of the year sum to 18 and the year is divisible by 5.
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Challenge students did a self-assessment of their Wumps and discussed ways to shrink Eddie today. We recognized that 1/2X is the same thing as both .5X and X/2. This will help us to determine our own rules for taking Eddie and making him shrink. I am excited to see what creative ideas you all have on how to make Eddie shrink. The next order of business in Stretching and Shrinking is to figure out how to use coordinate rules to move images to different parts of the coordinate graph. Kerry had a prediction today that to do this you will add or subtract "things" from the coordinate pairs. Hmmm...guess we will just have to see, won't we!?! ;-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Shrink Eddie
Regular: Area + Perimeter Review Worksheets p. 44, 100, 101, & 45 (EXCEPT 4th HOUR)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The parking meter was invented by Carl C. Magee in the first half of the 20th century. In what year was it first used? The digits of the year sum to 18 and the year is divisible by 5.
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Stretching and Shrinking Continues
Regular math classes reviewed calculating perimeters and areas of various shapes yesterday and today. Tomorrow you will be doing an activity to practice stretching images. Challenge math turned in their Wump families today and talked about how changing the rules will affect the perimeter and area of the new formed shape. I have asked challenge students to think about how they plan to shrink Eddie in the next couple of days. We will be working with how to use rules to move shapes around on a coordinate graph this week. Doing so will take creativity and a great understanding of rules and coordinates. Oh boy is this exciting stuff folks!!! :-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Stretch Eddie
Regular: None
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: What time is it on a twelve-hour clock 6.5 hours after a military clock shows 1500?
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Stretch Eddie
Regular: None
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: What time is it on a twelve-hour clock 6.5 hours after a military clock shows 1500?
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, October 15, 2007
Welcome Back! :-)
I sure hope everyone had a lovely break! I see some of you went south and brought back a tan...lucky you! Miss Kohr spent her break working on her house, painting, fixing some plumbing problems, and installing all new window treatments. Boy oh boy was it hard work but wow, does my place feel like home now! :-) Geez, while working on the house, you couldn't imagine how much math I caught myself using! I wonder if you could think of some ways I used math over my break (comment in the blog if you can think of anything)??? What ways did you see or use math over your break (again, leave a comment in the blog)???
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Complete graphs for all 5 Wumps
Regular: p.12 #1-2 & p.14 #8-12
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: In what year was Bruce Springsteen born? Two digits in the year are the same. The sum of the digits is a prime and the product of the digits is the square of 18.
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
REMINDERS:
~Don't forget that throughout this unit, if you ever see anything that has to do with what we are learning in class (stretching/shrinking), bring it in (or a description of it) to share with the class and Miss Kohr will give you extra points for your class grade! :-)
Today's homework:
Challenge: Complete graphs for all 5 Wumps
Regular: p.12 #1-2 & p.14 #8-12
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: In what year was Bruce Springsteen born? Two digits in the year are the same. The sum of the digits is a prime and the product of the digits is the square of 18.
**YOU CAN'T JUST LOOK THIS UP ON THE INTERNET...YOU MUST SHOW ME A MATH STRATEGY FOR FIGURING OUT YOUR ANSWERS TO GET IT CORRECT!!!**
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Math Test TOMORROW!!!
After playing the Koosh Ball Game again today, it is still apparent that students REALLY NEED TO STUY!!! You need to know those vocab words like the back of your hand. Also, if you are having trouble writing the rules for questions #14 & #18, you need to let me know BEFORE I hand the test out tomorrow.
To help you study, here are some answers for the study guide:
#11. For Stocker's to be the best buy you would have to buy between 1-8 bags of M+M's.
#12. For Cheaper Buys to be the best deal, you would have to buy 9-10 bags of M+M's.
#13. To get full credit on this question, you will have to decide on ONE representation (narrative, graph, or table) that helps you the most and be able to effectively back that reason up. Some good reasons narratives are helpful is because they give LOTS of information. Narratives may be more difficult because there is a lot to read and it is time-consuming. Tables are good because they give exact data but may not be as good because you can't "see the picture" of what is going on with the data. Graphs are good because you can see that picture, but may be more difficult because you are making estimates of where the points on located on the graph. Using these reasons will help you to get full credit on the test...please know why the representation is good for YOU and be able to defend your answer!
#14. P = $5.50 * H
P is the price; and H is the number of hours worked
(your variables may be different but you must have the same concept)
#15. *Be sure your table lists the independent variable FIRST, your graph has the independent variable on the x-axis (bottom axis) and that you have a title on the graph and table to earn full points. Also remember to always label your graph.
#16. Number of ice cream bars being bought
#17. The cost
#18. C = $2 * N
C is the cost; and N is the number of ice cream bars being bought
(your variables may be different but you must have the same concept)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Crossword puzzle, p. 12 #1-2, and p. 14 #8-12
Regular: **Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out last Thursday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: Berlin, prewar capital of Germany, lies within the borders of East Germany. The city is divided into East Berlin, with an area of 156 square miles and a population of 1,146,000; and West Berlin, with an area of 184 square miles and a population of 1,890,300. Which part of the city has more people per square mile and by how much?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
To help you study, here are some answers for the study guide:
#11. For Stocker's to be the best buy you would have to buy between 1-8 bags of M+M's.
#12. For Cheaper Buys to be the best deal, you would have to buy 9-10 bags of M+M's.
#13. To get full credit on this question, you will have to decide on ONE representation (narrative, graph, or table) that helps you the most and be able to effectively back that reason up. Some good reasons narratives are helpful is because they give LOTS of information. Narratives may be more difficult because there is a lot to read and it is time-consuming. Tables are good because they give exact data but may not be as good because you can't "see the picture" of what is going on with the data. Graphs are good because you can see that picture, but may be more difficult because you are making estimates of where the points on located on the graph. Using these reasons will help you to get full credit on the test...please know why the representation is good for YOU and be able to defend your answer!
#14. P = $5.50 * H
P is the price; and H is the number of hours worked
(your variables may be different but you must have the same concept)
#15. *Be sure your table lists the independent variable FIRST, your graph has the independent variable on the x-axis (bottom axis) and that you have a title on the graph and table to earn full points. Also remember to always label your graph.
#16. Number of ice cream bars being bought
#17. The cost
#18. C = $2 * N
C is the cost; and N is the number of ice cream bars being bought
(your variables may be different but you must have the same concept)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Crossword puzzle, p. 12 #1-2, and p. 14 #8-12
Regular: **Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out last Thursday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: Berlin, prewar capital of Germany, lies within the borders of East Germany. The city is divided into East Berlin, with an area of 156 square miles and a population of 1,146,000; and West Berlin, with an area of 184 square miles and a population of 1,890,300. Which part of the city has more people per square mile and by how much?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, October 1, 2007
Regular Math Test on Wednesday!!!
Challenge math students did amazing on their test last week...WAY TO GO EVERYONE!!! Regular math kiddos will have their test on Wednesday. Some reminders for finding success on the test is to STUDY STUDY STUDY (you were given an study guide to help with this); more specifically:
#1) KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS
#2) KNOW HOW TO WRITE A RULE/EQUATION USING THE CORRECT SYMBOLS FOR MULTIPLICATION AND BEING SURE TO DEFINE YOUR VARIABLES
#3) BE SURE TO PUT A TITLE ON YOUR GRAPHS AND TABLES AND PUT YOUR IV AND DV IN THE CORRECT PLACES
Best of luck and be sure to ask me or your peers for any help you need BEFORE taking the test on Wednesday!!! :-)
Reminders:
Don't forget on Monday, October 1st, all Red Robin locations will donate 50 cents from each burger ordered during lunch or dinner to Zachary Solomon (to help raise money for his $830,000 transplant surgery). Come and bring some friends for YUMMY food and a WONDERFUL cause! Let's help save Zach!!!
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: None
Regular: **Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out last Thursday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: As of 1984, the New York Yankees had been in 33 World Series. They had won twice as many Series as they had lost. How many World Series had they won?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
#1) KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY WORDS AND DEFINITIONS
#2) KNOW HOW TO WRITE A RULE/EQUATION USING THE CORRECT SYMBOLS FOR MULTIPLICATION AND BEING SURE TO DEFINE YOUR VARIABLES
#3) BE SURE TO PUT A TITLE ON YOUR GRAPHS AND TABLES AND PUT YOUR IV AND DV IN THE CORRECT PLACES
Best of luck and be sure to ask me or your peers for any help you need BEFORE taking the test on Wednesday!!! :-)
Reminders:
Don't forget on Monday, October 1st, all Red Robin locations will donate 50 cents from each burger ordered during lunch or dinner to Zachary Solomon (to help raise money for his $830,000 transplant surgery). Come and bring some friends for YUMMY food and a WONDERFUL cause! Let's help save Zach!!!
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: None
Regular: **Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out last Thursday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: As of 1984, the New York Yankees had been in 33 World Series. They had won twice as many Series as they had lost. How many World Series had they won?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Friday, September 28, 2007
Koosh Ball Game on Monday!
Challenge students took their test today (those of you that were in class). Those of you not in class today will need to make the test up on Monday. Regular math students need to come to class with their study guides COMPLETE on Monday as their Golden Ticket to playing our Koosh Ball Review Game on Monday (TRUST ME...THIS IS FUN AND YOU WANT TO HAVE YOUR STUDY GUIDE FINISHED!!!)!
~Have a nice weekend everyone!!! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
P.S. For those of you that actually read the blog posts, here is an extra question of the day: How far is a marathon in miles and also in kilometers?
Reminders:
Don't forget on Monday, October 1st, all Red Robin locations will donate 50 cents from each burger ordered during lunch or dinner to Zachary Solomon (to help raise money for his $830,000 transplant surgery). Come and bring some friends for YUMMY food and a WONDERFUL cause! Let's help save Zach!!!
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: None
*Test was today :-)
Regular: FINISH YOUR STUDY GUIDE AND BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY SO YOU CAN PLAY KOOSH BALL!!!
**Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out Thursday and need to be finished by Monday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The first Olympic marathon in 1896 was won by Greece in 2 hours, 58 minutes, 50 seconds. In 1984 Portugal won the marathon with a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 55 seconds. How much time did Portugal cut off the 1896 record?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
~Have a nice weekend everyone!!! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
P.S. For those of you that actually read the blog posts, here is an extra question of the day: How far is a marathon in miles and also in kilometers?
Reminders:
Don't forget on Monday, October 1st, all Red Robin locations will donate 50 cents from each burger ordered during lunch or dinner to Zachary Solomon (to help raise money for his $830,000 transplant surgery). Come and bring some friends for YUMMY food and a WONDERFUL cause! Let's help save Zach!!!
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: None
*Test was today :-)
Regular: FINISH YOUR STUDY GUIDE AND BRING TO CLASS ON MONDAY SO YOU CAN PLAY KOOSH BALL!!!
**Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out Thursday and need to be finished by Monday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The first Olympic marathon in 1896 was won by Greece in 2 hours, 58 minutes, 50 seconds. In 1984 Portugal won the marathon with a time of 2 hours, 9 minutes, 55 seconds. How much time did Portugal cut off the 1896 record?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Thursday, September 27, 2007
TEST TOMORROW FOR CHALLENGE!!!
Challenge students reviewed their study guides today in class and tried to figure out how many hotdogs it takes to make curtains...hmm...that was pretty funny, huh?!? :-) Regular math kiddos worked hard to write rules and equations to figure out the best deals when visiting Wild World Amusement Park (Lesson 3.2). I tell ya, these sure are some savvy kiddos...they know how to recognize a GREAT deal when they calculate it! :-)
Reminders:
Don't forget on Monday, October 1st, all Red Robin locations will donate 50 cents from each burger ordered during lunch or dinner to Zachary Solomon (to help raise money for his $830,000 transplant surgery). Come and bring some friends for YUMMY food and a WONDERFUL cause! Let's help save Zach!!!
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: STUDY!!!
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is TOMORROW**
-Study Guides were handed out Wednesday, September 19th-
Regular: p. 56-58 #4-7 & #20 (NO SENTENCES)
**Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out today and need to be finished by Monday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The thighbone or femur is the longest bone in the body. About 1/4 of a person's height is the length of the femur. If a person's femur measures 18 inches, about how many feet tall is the person?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Reminders:
Don't forget on Monday, October 1st, all Red Robin locations will donate 50 cents from each burger ordered during lunch or dinner to Zachary Solomon (to help raise money for his $830,000 transplant surgery). Come and bring some friends for YUMMY food and a WONDERFUL cause! Let's help save Zach!!!
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: STUDY!!!
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is TOMORROW**
-Study Guides were handed out Wednesday, September 19th-
Regular: p. 56-58 #4-7 & #20 (NO SENTENCES)
**Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides were handed out today and need to be finished by Monday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The thighbone or femur is the longest bone in the body. About 1/4 of a person's height is the length of the femur. If a person's femur measures 18 inches, about how many feet tall is the person?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
The Test is Coming...
Challenge students wrapped up Variables and Patterns today and should come tomorrow with their study guides answered and questions for the test. The test is on Friday! :-) Regular math students are working on Lesson 3.2 and will continue tomorrow. Be sure to remember when writing equations to define your variables and NOT use "x" for multiplication. Let's try this again, who can tell me why??? Also, what can we use in place of "x" when using multiplication in our equations we are writing???
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: p. 56-58 questions 4-7 & 20; Come to class tomorrow with your study guides finished and with any questions you have for the test
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is Friday, September 28th**
-Study Guides were handed out Wednesday, September 19th-
Regular: Lesson 3.2 p. 52 + 53 Letter A only (you only need to do sentences for #2 & #5)
**Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides will be handed out tomorrow and need to be finished by Monday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: Over a period of 38 years, beginning in 1884, Sara Winchester built a strange mystery house in San Jose, California. The house, at a cost of $5.5 million, eventually had 158 rooms and 40 stairways, some ending in midair. What was the average cost of each room in the house?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: p. 56-58 questions 4-7 & 20; Come to class tomorrow with your study guides finished and with any questions you have for the test
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is Friday, September 28th**
-Study Guides were handed out Wednesday, September 19th-
Regular: Lesson 3.2 p. 52 + 53 Letter A only (you only need to do sentences for #2 & #5)
**Test, Wednesday, October 3rd**
-Study Guides will be handed out tomorrow and need to be finished by Monday-
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: Over a period of 38 years, beginning in 1884, Sara Winchester built a strange mystery house in San Jose, California. The house, at a cost of $5.5 million, eventually had 158 rooms and 40 stairways, some ending in midair. What was the average cost of each room in the house?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
A Day Of Harassment
Today our classes hosted 3 guests from The Child Center who were speaking to our classes about Sexual Harassment and Cyber Bullying. The lesson was very interesting and really got many of you thinking about the words you use and the activities/actions you participate in each day. Please feel free to share on the blog about what you liked and/or didn't like about the presentation. Also feel free to ask any questions (here or in class) about anything you may have heard or are just wondering about.
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge:
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is Friday, September 28th**
-Study Guides were handed out last Wednesday!-
All other classes: none
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: How many years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock was gold discovered in California?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge:
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is Friday, September 28th**
-Study Guides were handed out last Wednesday!-
All other classes: none
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: How many years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock was gold discovered in California?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, September 24, 2007
I'M BACK!!! :-)
Sorry we didn't have a blog post the last two days but I am back folks...yippie!
All classes are currently learning to write rules and equations from any given information. For instance: we now know that a rule for finding distance is that distance is equal to multiplying speed and time. Remember at this point when writing equations, we DO NOT use "X" to represent multiplication. A bonus "treat" will be awarded to the first student that posts on here to tell me why this is and also to the first student that can give me alternate symbols to represent multiplication when writing equations.
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Lesson 3.2 p. 52-53 letters A-C
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is Friday, September 28th**
-Study Guides were handed out last Wednesday!-
All other classes: Lesson 3.1 p. 50-51 Letters A-C
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: What is the distance in feet from the foul line to the head pin of a bowling lane, if 1/3 of the distance is 240 inches?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
All classes are currently learning to write rules and equations from any given information. For instance: we now know that a rule for finding distance is that distance is equal to multiplying speed and time. Remember at this point when writing equations, we DO NOT use "X" to represent multiplication. A bonus "treat" will be awarded to the first student that posts on here to tell me why this is and also to the first student that can give me alternate symbols to represent multiplication when writing equations.
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Lesson 3.2 p. 52-53 letters A-C
**Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is Friday, September 28th**
-Study Guides were handed out last Wednesday!-
All other classes: Lesson 3.1 p. 50-51 Letters A-C
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: What is the distance in feet from the foul line to the head pin of a bowling lane, if 1/3 of the distance is 240 inches?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Wonderful Wednesday
Challenge students moved into writing rules and equations from a pattern today and will continue working on this concept tomorrow (lesson 3.1). Regular math students reviewed lesson 2.2 as it was difficult for many students.
I will not be here tomorrow and all students have been informed of this. Please remember that if your name appears on the sub's notes (for negative behaviors) that results in an automatic/no-questions asked detention. Please be sure to be on your best behavior and help show our guests that Hollebeck truly is THE BEST!!! There will not be a blog post tomorrow...no question of the day...sorry! :-(
Reminders:
Don't forget about the "No Missing Work" Challenge going on this week at Hollenbeck! Be sure to have all missing assignments in by this Friday so you can attend the celebritory event next week!
**Everett's collection has been extended until Friday, September 21st**
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 19 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: None **Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is next Friday, September 28th** -Study Guides were handed out TODAY!-
All other classes: Worksheet p. 9 only (NOT p. 13)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: How many years will it take to spend one million dollars if you spend one hundred dollars each day?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
I will not be here tomorrow and all students have been informed of this. Please remember that if your name appears on the sub's notes (for negative behaviors) that results in an automatic/no-questions asked detention. Please be sure to be on your best behavior and help show our guests that Hollebeck truly is THE BEST!!! There will not be a blog post tomorrow...no question of the day...sorry! :-(
Reminders:
Don't forget about the "No Missing Work" Challenge going on this week at Hollenbeck! Be sure to have all missing assignments in by this Friday so you can attend the celebritory event next week!
**Everett's collection has been extended until Friday, September 21st**
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 19 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: None **Challenge's Test on Variables & Patterns is next Friday, September 28th** -Study Guides were handed out TODAY!-
All other classes: Worksheet p. 9 only (NOT p. 13)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: How many years will it take to spend one million dollars if you spend one hundred dollars each day?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Terrific Tuesday
Reminders:
Don't forget about the "No Missing Work" Challenge going on this week at Hollenbeck! Be sure to have all missing assignments in by this Friday so you can attend the celebritory event next week!
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Worksheet 9 & 13
All other classes: Lesson 2.2 p. 32 A-D
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: An adult opossum has 18 more teeth than an adult human. How many teeth does an adult opossum have? The sum of the digits of this number is 5 and the product of the digits is 0.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Don't forget about the "No Missing Work" Challenge going on this week at Hollenbeck! Be sure to have all missing assignments in by this Friday so you can attend the celebritory event next week!
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Worksheet 9 & 13
All other classes: Lesson 2.2 p. 32 A-D
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: An adult opossum has 18 more teeth than an adult human. How many teeth does an adult opossum have? The sum of the digits of this number is 5 and the product of the digits is 0.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, September 17, 2007
Happy Monday! :-)
Students continued to focus today on using tables, graphs, and descriptions to compare information and make decisions. The next step in helping our five "friends": Malcolm, Liz, Sidney, Theo, and Celia design their 3-day bike tour is to analyze data for how many people will pay for bike rentals at different prices. This data will help our "friends" know what to charge on their own tour. We're doing a great job here folks! I am sure our "friends" appreciate all our hard work and savviness!!! :-)
Reminders:
Don't forget about the "No Missing Work" Challenge going on this week at Hollenbeck! Be sure to have all missing assignments in by this Friday so you can attend the celebritory event next week!
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Lesson 2.2 p. 32 A-D
All other classes: p. 36 #2 a, b, & c
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: How many "strings" are there on the instruments in a string quintet with two violins, two violas, and one cello?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Reminders:
Don't forget about the "No Missing Work" Challenge going on this week at Hollenbeck! Be sure to have all missing assignments in by this Friday so you can attend the celebritory event next week!
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: Lesson 2.2 p. 32 A-D
All other classes: p. 36 #2 a, b, & c
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: How many "strings" are there on the instruments in a string quintet with two violins, two violas, and one cello?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Oops...Almost Forgot Friday's Post...
Friday's lesson was 2.1: Analyzing Graphs and Tables. The objective (focus) of the day's lesson was to use tables, graphs, and descriptions to compare information and make decisions. Before getting started in the text, we shared ideas of how we compare data in our lives every day before making decisions. For instance, when buying video games we may look at the rating on the game and the game's popularity among other teens before buying it. When purchasing an item of clothing we may compare prices and styles. Someone also mentioned the idea that before buying a new skateboard, you may look at the type of wood the board is made out of to know whether it will be a good board or not. All these were great examples of looking at information to make a GOOD decision. We took this a step further and even discussed ways in which people try to sell membership packages and other sales deals to adults (my students in the future) that may turn out to be taking advantage of the buyer. We talked about using our math savviness in the future to be sure not to "fall" for gimmicks out there that will just "steal" our hard earned money. We want to be smarter than Miss Kohr's friend was with the membership package she bought this summer, right?!? :-)
In Lesson 2.1 students looked at two different bicycle rental companies cost information to help our five "friends": Malcolm, Sidney, Celia, Liz, Theo decide which company to use for their 3-day bike tour. Students pointed out that Adrian's rates were constant, meaning no matter how many bikes you rented, the cost per bike remains the same. This is shown in the graph by the points on the graph being spaced evenly throughout the entire line on the graph (constant rate). When looking at Rocky's rentals, students pointed out that as you rent more bikes, the cost per bike goes down. For instance, if you only rent 5 bikes the cost per bike is $80 ($400/5 = $80) but if you rent 50 bikes the cost per bike is $24 ($1200/50 = $24). Students concluded from this information that Rocky's wants large groups of bikers to rent from them (thus why they give deals to big groups); whereas Adrian's does not give any deals for more bikes rented. Lastly, students decided that when looking at the best shop to rent bikes from the decision depends on the number of bikes you are renting. Meaning, if you look at the graph and table, you will see that Adrian's is the best deal for bike rentals until you reach a point of renting over 30 bikes (then Rocky's becomes the best deal). I mean really...how smart are Miss Kohr's math students, eh?!? SOOOOOOOO SAVVY!!! :-)
Oooh...almost forgot...students took another timed multiplication test on Friday. All scores are posted in the comments section on Pinnacle. Check it out!
Reminders:
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: p. 36 #2 a, b, & c
All other classes: Lesson 2.1 p. 31 a, b, c, & d(1)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The people of New York City celebrated the centennial of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1983. When was the Brooklyn Bridge built?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
In Lesson 2.1 students looked at two different bicycle rental companies cost information to help our five "friends": Malcolm, Sidney, Celia, Liz, Theo decide which company to use for their 3-day bike tour. Students pointed out that Adrian's rates were constant, meaning no matter how many bikes you rented, the cost per bike remains the same. This is shown in the graph by the points on the graph being spaced evenly throughout the entire line on the graph (constant rate). When looking at Rocky's rentals, students pointed out that as you rent more bikes, the cost per bike goes down. For instance, if you only rent 5 bikes the cost per bike is $80 ($400/5 = $80) but if you rent 50 bikes the cost per bike is $24 ($1200/50 = $24). Students concluded from this information that Rocky's wants large groups of bikers to rent from them (thus why they give deals to big groups); whereas Adrian's does not give any deals for more bikes rented. Lastly, students decided that when looking at the best shop to rent bikes from the decision depends on the number of bikes you are renting. Meaning, if you look at the graph and table, you will see that Adrian's is the best deal for bike rentals until you reach a point of renting over 30 bikes (then Rocky's becomes the best deal). I mean really...how smart are Miss Kohr's math students, eh?!? SOOOOOOOO SAVVY!!! :-)
Oooh...almost forgot...students took another timed multiplication test on Friday. All scores are posted in the comments section on Pinnacle. Check it out!
Reminders:
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: p. 36 #2 a, b, & c
All other classes: Lesson 2.1 p. 31 a, b, c, & d(1)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The people of New York City celebrated the centennial of the Brooklyn Bridge in 1983. When was the Brooklyn Bridge built?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Objectives...
In all math classes we talked about setting objectives and knowing the reason/purpose behind the activities we do each day in class. For instance, the day we did Jumping Jacks was not about health and fitness but really about collecting data and displaying our results in both a table and graph. The objective for today and tomorrow's classes is for students to use tables, graphs, and descriptions to compare information and make decisions.
As an opener, we discussed where we see data collected and displayed in our lives (for example: advertisements like "Nine out of ten dentists prefer Trident over other brands."). As an opportunity for extra credit, I have asked students to look for more examples and bring them in to class tomorrow. This could be a commercial, magazine, newspaper, etc...and doesn't have to be all advertisements. We talked about how Consumer Reports collects and displays data and their purpose for doing so.
Challenge math began working on Lesson 2.1: Renting Bicycles today. In this lesson, they must compare two bicycle businesses to determine which one has the best offers. As Kerry pointed out, this is essential for new businesses to do (compare to others) in order to create a successful start to their new business.
Reminders:
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: p. 31 letters A-E
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: In horseshow pitching, the two stakes are 40 feet apart. The horseshoe court itself is 46 feet long. Each stake is the same distance from the end of the court. How far is each stake from the end of the court?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
As an opener, we discussed where we see data collected and displayed in our lives (for example: advertisements like "Nine out of ten dentists prefer Trident over other brands."). As an opportunity for extra credit, I have asked students to look for more examples and bring them in to class tomorrow. This could be a commercial, magazine, newspaper, etc...and doesn't have to be all advertisements. We talked about how Consumer Reports collects and displays data and their purpose for doing so.
Challenge math began working on Lesson 2.1: Renting Bicycles today. In this lesson, they must compare two bicycle businesses to determine which one has the best offers. As Kerry pointed out, this is essential for new businesses to do (compare to others) in order to create a successful start to their new business.
Reminders:
From Friday, September 14-Wednesday, September 18 we will be raising money for Everett Gotway's Memorial. We were deeply saddened by the loss of one of our Hollenbeck family members and would like to purchase a bench and plaque in his honor. Anything you can do to help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge: p. 31 letters A-E
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: In horseshow pitching, the two stakes are 40 feet apart. The horseshoe court itself is 46 feet long. Each stake is the same distance from the end of the court. How far is each stake from the end of the court?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
A Day of Cooperation
Today's assembly for cooperation was a blast! We were lucky to have our two Ram's Cheerleader guests Amanda & Erin here participating with us! Isn't Hollenbeck just the coolest?!? :-) I had a blast seeing our students work together as a team, using cooperation, in the foot race, human knot, and circle sit! You all did GREAT! Hope you had as much fun as I did! It is so true to say "At Hollenbeck We Expect Great Things From Great Kids!"
I also had a fabulous time in all my classes today working as a team and recognizing what it takes to cooperate in getting a task accomplished. In 2nd hour we identified the following characteristics for making cooperation effective:
~Listening carefully to others and being sure to understand what they are saying.
~Sharing when you have something that others would like to have (materials or ideas/thoughts).
~Taking Turns when there is something that nobody wants to do, or when more than one person wants to do the same thing.
~Compromising when you have a serious conflict.
~Doing your part the very best you possibly can. This will inspire others to do the same.
~Showing appreciation to people for what they contribute.
~Encouraging people to do their best.
~Making people feel needed. Working together is a lot more fun that way.
~Not isolating or excluding anyone. Everybody has something valuable to offer, and nobody likes being left out.
Third hour used these awesome ideas to create a new animal: naming it, drawing it, and deciding where it lives. We will share these with the class tomorrow. Fourth hour had a wonderful time racing in the chalkboard races. For fun, we will try just one more at the beginning of the hour tomorrow. Fifth hour did a great job with their comic strip chaos! What funny comics we found, huh?!? I especially liked seventh hour's affirmative fold-ups. Boy did we do a great job of making others feel good today! :-) Lastly, eighth hour wrapped up the day with a valuable discussion of how using effective cooperation makes such a HUGE difference in the way we accomplish tasks and how we feel about ourselves and others in doing so. Altogether...what a GREAT day!!! :-) :-) :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
None
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The first national broadcast of the television program "Sesame Street" was 51 days before New Year's Day in 1970. Give the date and the year of the "Sesame Street" premiere.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
I also had a fabulous time in all my classes today working as a team and recognizing what it takes to cooperate in getting a task accomplished. In 2nd hour we identified the following characteristics for making cooperation effective:
~Listening carefully to others and being sure to understand what they are saying.
~Sharing when you have something that others would like to have (materials or ideas/thoughts).
~Taking Turns when there is something that nobody wants to do, or when more than one person wants to do the same thing.
~Compromising when you have a serious conflict.
~Doing your part the very best you possibly can. This will inspire others to do the same.
~Showing appreciation to people for what they contribute.
~Encouraging people to do their best.
~Making people feel needed. Working together is a lot more fun that way.
~Not isolating or excluding anyone. Everybody has something valuable to offer, and nobody likes being left out.
Third hour used these awesome ideas to create a new animal: naming it, drawing it, and deciding where it lives. We will share these with the class tomorrow. Fourth hour had a wonderful time racing in the chalkboard races. For fun, we will try just one more at the beginning of the hour tomorrow. Fifth hour did a great job with their comic strip chaos! What funny comics we found, huh?!? I especially liked seventh hour's affirmative fold-ups. Boy did we do a great job of making others feel good today! :-) Lastly, eighth hour wrapped up the day with a valuable discussion of how using effective cooperation makes such a HUGE difference in the way we accomplish tasks and how we feel about ourselves and others in doing so. Altogether...what a GREAT day!!! :-) :-) :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
None
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The first national broadcast of the television program "Sesame Street" was 51 days before New Year's Day in 1970. Give the date and the year of the "Sesame Street" premiere.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
In today's Investigation, students explored creating a table from a graph and then interpreting data from both sources. Having an understanding of the benefits and disadvantages to analyzing data from both a table and a graph are essential pieces to 7th grade math this year! These questions will appear many times throughout this topic, as well as, later in the school year. So, be sure you have a solid idea of why each organizational tool is effective and not so effective when analyzing data. Challenge math went a step further today to talk about the pros and cons of using narrative form in data collection and description.
Tomorrow classes will begin Investigation 2. In this Investigation students will continue analyzing data with the use of graphs and tables. They will be thinking of ways to help our 5 friends: Celia, Sidney, Liz, Malcolm, and Theo make their bike tour business the most success possible!
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Hours 3-8 ONLY: p. 13 A-F
Tomorrow is an early release day and we will have a shortened schedule! We are having a FUN assembly at the beginning of the day!!! I'm so pumped about the FUN FUN FUN activities we will be doing...hope you will like it!!! :-)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The maximum speed of a zebra is 40 miles per hour. At this speed, how long would it take the zebra to run one mile?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tomorrow classes will begin Investigation 2. In this Investigation students will continue analyzing data with the use of graphs and tables. They will be thinking of ways to help our 5 friends: Celia, Sidney, Liz, Malcolm, and Theo make their bike tour business the most success possible!
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Hours 3-8 ONLY: p. 13 A-F
Tomorrow is an early release day and we will have a shortened schedule! We are having a FUN assembly at the beginning of the day!!! I'm so pumped about the FUN FUN FUN activities we will be doing...hope you will like it!!! :-)
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: The maximum speed of a zebra is 40 miles per hour. At this speed, how long would it take the zebra to run one mile?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, September 10, 2007
Day 2: Lewes to Chincoteague Island (Lesson 1.4)
Today we find our five students: Sidney, Liz, Celia, Malcolm, and Theo making a trip from Lewes, Delaware, to Ocean City Maryland. Celia's data is collected and displayed in the graph on p. 12 of your text. When looking at the data, please remember the "mile markers" idea. This will help you to understand how in the world these students could actually decrease in distance while in their travels. Who remembers how/why this happened during their trip???
As a side note, (and strictly for fun-purposes) today we also learned about the Assateague (A suh teeg) Island pony auction. As promised, more information can be found on this real-life event by clicking above (on the link). As well, you can look up more information on GPS systems by visiting PHSchool.com and typing in the web code: ane-9031. When at the site, click on Variables & Patterns to see the viewing options. Anyone that brings in interesting information to add about math (in reference to these topics) will be rewarded with extra credit for the class. Good luck and be sure the information is both interesting and in reference to math! :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge Class Only: p. 13 A-F
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: Elvis Presley made 90 more "singles" than "albums" that were major hits. The total number of singles and albums is 250. How many singles hits did Presley make?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
As a side note, (and strictly for fun-purposes) today we also learned about the Assateague (A suh teeg) Island pony auction. As promised, more information can be found on this real-life event by clicking above (on the link). As well, you can look up more information on GPS systems by visiting PHSchool.com and typing in the web code: ane-9031. When at the site, click on Variables & Patterns to see the viewing options. Anyone that brings in interesting information to add about math (in reference to these topics) will be rewarded with extra credit for the class. Good luck and be sure the information is both interesting and in reference to math! :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
Challenge Class Only: p. 13 A-F
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
Question of the Day: Elvis Presley made 90 more "singles" than "albums" that were major hits. The total number of singles and albums is 250. How many singles hits did Presley make?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Open House Tonight!!!
I am so super duper excited to meet all of your parents tonight at open house (6:30-8:30)!!! Today in class we took our vocabulary quiz. All scores are in Pinnacle to view. We have many, many SUPERSTARS throughout the grade (too many to mention on the blog), scoring incredible grades on the assessment!!! I could not be more proud of all your hard work. Students choose items that they are most proud of today to display on our back wall...be sure to check it out and congratulate your friends in other classes! :-) We also talked today about setting SMART goals for each individual class. After having a day to think about it, we will create our own class SMART goals tomorrow. This goal will help you and your classmates find the greatest success possible this year...I just can't wait! :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~none
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: What percent of the states in the U.S. do not border any other states?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~none
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: What percent of the states in the U.S. do not border any other states?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Math Vocabulary Quiz Tomorrow...
We will have a quiz tomorrow over your vocabulary words for Variables & Patterns. Students should study their notes taken in class, their crossword puzzle, and the vocabulary worksheet they had for homework last night (that was corrected today in class). The quiz will require students to know the definitions of their ten words, as well as know where the words are placed on a graph. One of the blog entries from last week speaks a little on this topic (it may be good to go back and revisit that blog post as well).
Reminders:
***VOCABULARY TEST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th...STUDY YOUR VOCAB NOTES***
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Study for your vocab test
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: How many games are played in a 5 team round-robin tournament?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Reminders:
***VOCABULARY TEST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th...STUDY YOUR VOCAB NOTES***
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Study for your vocab test
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: How many games are played in a 5 team round-robin tournament?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Back from a LONG weekend!
Welcome back from the extended weekend! Hope everyone had a nice and relaxing weekend and are ready to get back into the swing of things!
Reminders:
***VOCABULARY TEST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th...STUDY YOUR VOCAB NOTES***
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Vocabulary Worksheet
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: In what year of the 18th century was Washington, D.C. selected as the United States capital? The year is a multiple of 10. The tens' digit is 2 more than the hundreds' digit.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Reminders:
***VOCABULARY TEST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th...STUDY YOUR VOCAB NOTES***
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Vocabulary Worksheet
Also: remember to...
~Redo any assignments necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: In what year of the 18th century was Washington, D.C. selected as the United States capital? The year is a multiple of 10. The tens' digit is 2 more than the hundreds' digit.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Friday, August 31, 2007
Atlantic City to Lewes...
In Lesson 1.3 we find our same 5 students: Sidney, Liz, Celia, Malcolm, and Theo collecting data in efforts to create a 3-day bike tour that is best suitable for student entertainment. With the data they have collected, our classes will (some have already finished) create a graph to display their findings. Using our creativity, we will discuss on Tuesday what events took place during their travel from Atlantic City to Cape May! Be sure to come Tuesday with your creative juices flowing!
Reminders:
***VOCABULARY TEST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th...STUDY YOUR VOCAB NOTES***
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~p. 16 #2 & #3
Also: remember to...
~Redo Lesson 1.1 and/or 1.2 assignments if necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: In the sequence ABCDEABCDE...what is the 63rd letter?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Have a lovely and safe holiday weekend everyone...see you on Tuesday!!! :-)
Reminders:
***VOCABULARY TEST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th...STUDY YOUR VOCAB NOTES***
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~p. 16 #2 & #3
Also: remember to...
~Redo Lesson 1.1 and/or 1.2 assignments if necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: In the sequence ABCDEABCDE...what is the 63rd letter?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Have a lovely and safe holiday weekend everyone...see you on Tuesday!!! :-)
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Graph, graph, graph away!!! :-)
The learning objective today was for students to use their data from their Jumping Jacks Experiment, Variables & Patterns vocabulary, and knowledge of graph making to create a graph of their results.
The following are the vocabulary words we defined in class (from pages 7-9):
Variable-a factor that changes (in an experiment or equation)
Coordinate Graph- shows the relationship between two variables (how one affects the other)
X-Axis-the horizontal number line on a graph
Y-Axis-the vertical number line on a graph (the cheerleader makes Y stand up)
Dependent Variable (DV)-the one you measure (or count, time), it changes because of what you do with the independent variable; located on the y-axis
Independent Variable (IV)-the one we control or change; located on the x-axis
Scale-the numbers on each axis
Coordinate Pair- (X,Y)
The Steps for Graphing:
1. Pick the variables
2. Put the IV on the x-axis & the DV on the y-axis
3. Select your scale
4. Plot your data points
5. Write your title, axis labels, and key (if necessary)
With this information and your Jumping Jacks Experiment data, you will need to create a line graph with all four pieces of data (all team member's jumps recorded). Be sure to check that you have all the steps covered in your graph before turning it in. Also, you will need to be sure to know these steps and the vocabulary as you will be quizzed on them and later assessed in the Variables & Patterns district assessment.
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Complete your graph from class (if not finished)
2~Crossword puzzle
3~p. 15 #1
Also: remember to...
~Redo Lesson 1.1 assignment if necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: How many 2-by 2-squares are on a chessboard?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
The following are the vocabulary words we defined in class (from pages 7-9):
Variable-a factor that changes (in an experiment or equation)
Coordinate Graph- shows the relationship between two variables (how one affects the other)
X-Axis-the horizontal number line on a graph
Y-Axis-the vertical number line on a graph (the cheerleader makes Y stand up)
Dependent Variable (DV)-the one you measure (or count, time), it changes because of what you do with the independent variable; located on the y-axis
Independent Variable (IV)-the one we control or change; located on the x-axis
Scale-the numbers on each axis
Coordinate Pair- (X,Y)
The Steps for Graphing:
1. Pick the variables
2. Put the IV on the x-axis & the DV on the y-axis
3. Select your scale
4. Plot your data points
5. Write your title, axis labels, and key (if necessary)
With this information and your Jumping Jacks Experiment data, you will need to create a line graph with all four pieces of data (all team member's jumps recorded). Be sure to check that you have all the steps covered in your graph before turning it in. Also, you will need to be sure to know these steps and the vocabulary as you will be quizzed on them and later assessed in the Variables & Patterns district assessment.
Reminders:
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Complete your graph from class (if not finished)
2~Crossword puzzle
3~p. 15 #1
Also: remember to...
~Redo Lesson 1.1 assignment if necessary (you have one week to redo work in math)
~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: How many 2-by 2-squares are on a chessboard?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Let's Get in Gear!
Today in class, as expected, we discussed the good and bad aspects about working in groups...working as a TEAM! Many great comments were made about staying on task, listening to group members, and every team member doing his/her part in accomplishing the expected objective. As the year progresses, we will continue to reflect on these aspects of teamwork with the intent to improve the necessary life skill of working well with others!
After this discussion, we reviewed our homework from last night. Students were given full points on a question if they both answered the question correctly and restated the question into the answer. All students must remember that the homework policy states any assignment may be redone within one week of it being returned to them (in this case, by next Wednesday, September 5th).
Tomorrow we plan to continue working on Investigation 1.2 Making Graphs. Students will be expected to use their vocabulary knowledge from the lesson to create a graph for representing their Jumping Jack Experiment data. In addition, we will be analyzing these results in depth to decipher what changes in our endurance took place between jumping intervals.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Redo Lesson 1.1 assignment if necessary
2~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: Seat belts were first used in cars 19 years before the first moon walk. In what year were seat belts first used in cars?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
After this discussion, we reviewed our homework from last night. Students were given full points on a question if they both answered the question correctly and restated the question into the answer. All students must remember that the homework policy states any assignment may be redone within one week of it being returned to them (in this case, by next Wednesday, September 5th).
Tomorrow we plan to continue working on Investigation 1.2 Making Graphs. Students will be expected to use their vocabulary knowledge from the lesson to create a graph for representing their Jumping Jack Experiment data. In addition, we will be analyzing these results in depth to decipher what changes in our endurance took place between jumping intervals.
Students need to be sure to come to class prepared (every day) with their graph paper, pencil, book, and binder (and any homework or papers that need to be turned in). If students continue to arrive unprepared, a phone call will be made home and students will be issued a detention.
Today's homework:
1~Redo Lesson 1.1 assignment if necessary
2~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Question of the Day: Seat belts were first used in cars 19 years before the first moon walk. In what year were seat belts first used in cars?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Jumping Over...Graphing Begins!
We finished our experiment today in class and will begin graphing our information tomorrow. As well, we will be introduced to some new vocabulary words for Variables and Patterns that will help our understanding in mathematics throughout the remainder of the year. Our class will also conduct a very short discussion of how we feel we did working in our groups yesterday and today (Did we stay on task/focused?, Did we listen to each other? Did we follow directions well? Did we get along? Did everyone complete their jobs effectively?, etc...). I ask the questions, what went well, didn't go well, and could have been better (for next time)? Feel free to throw out some ideas, thoughts, and/or feelings here to get this conversation started.
Today's homework:
1~p. 7 questions B + C; all questions must be restated in the answers and answered using complete sentences (at all times, unless otherwise specified by me).
2~Skills Test (WITHOUT USE OF A CALCULATOR OR ANYONE ELSE'S HELP)
3~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Now for the Question of the Day: A chukker in polo is a period of play that is 7.5 minutes long. There are 8 chukkers in a game of polo. How many chukkers are left in the game after 45 minutes of play?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Today's homework:
1~p. 7 questions B + C; all questions must be restated in the answers and answered using complete sentences (at all times, unless otherwise specified by me).
2~Skills Test (WITHOUT USE OF A CALCULATOR OR ANYONE ELSE'S HELP)
3~KEEP STUDYING THOSE MATH FACTS...you could have another timed test any day now :-) :-) :-)
PARENTS: OPEN HOUSE IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH FROM 6:30-8:30 P.M. HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT!!! :-)
Now for the Question of the Day: A chukker in polo is a period of play that is 7.5 minutes long. There are 8 chukkers in a game of polo. How many chukkers are left in the game after 45 minutes of play?
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
Monday, August 27, 2007
Jumping Jacks for Endurance
Today's experiment got off to a great start! I saw students using good team work skills and exercising a great deal of listening to each other to make the process work effectively. Way to go guys/gals! For those not in class today, we read pages 2-7 in our book and discussed the questions presented in the reading. Students came up with great ideas for which variables will affect both Sidney, Celia, Liz, Malcolm, and Theo's bike tour, as well as our number of jumping jacks in our experiment. Boy oh boy, do we have some intelligent students here at Hollenbeck! We will continue working on our experiment tomorrow, so get a good night's rest and be sure to wear comfortable shoes! :-)
Question of the Day: Pete Rose set a new record in 1985 for total number of hits in his career. He set this new record on the anniversary of the previous record-holder Ty Cobb's last time at-bat. In what year was Ty Cobb last at-bat? The number of years between records is a two-digit number. Both digits are primes. The smallest prime is the tens' digit. The sum of the digits is 12.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
P.S. Be sure to be practicing your multiplication facts folks...you may have a timed test any day at any time! :-)
Question of the Day: Pete Rose set a new record in 1985 for total number of hits in his career. He set this new record on the anniversary of the previous record-holder Ty Cobb's last time at-bat. In what year was Ty Cobb last at-bat? The number of years between records is a two-digit number. Both digits are primes. The smallest prime is the tens' digit. The sum of the digits is 12.
Good luck my savvy students!!! Remember, the first student to answer the Question of the Day correctly will get a small prize from me the next day! :-)
P.S. Be sure to be practicing your multiplication facts folks...you may have a timed test any day at any time! :-)
Friday, August 24, 2007
Welcome to Math Savvy @ Hollenbeck Middle!!!
Welcome everyone to our class blog! First and foremost, I need to apologize for the size of this blog post. There is a lot to share for the first two weeks of school but don’t worry, not all blog posts will be this long! I am super excited for what we have in store this year! Between our class website, schoolnotes.com, and this blog, I sure hope you and your parents will not have any trouble staying informed and on top of your education this school year. The purpose of this blog is to strike up conversations about math, as well as, provide a place for students to receive help from both their peers and me.
What’s been going on in math:
~First Week of School~
We started the year off with a bang! Our Huddle Up Tailgate Party (@ schedule pickup) and Back to School Pep Rally (first day) were a blast for sure! What fun our students had watching their teachers play games, sing & dance with excitement for a new school year! Over the summer, many teachers (myself included) spent numerous hours attending workshops and conferences; planning, and preparing ways to help our school become the VERY BEST in academics and character!!! Our first week of school was dedicated to implementing strategies designed to help students feel more at home and recognized within our school community. Tuesday and Wednesday focused mainly on Hollenbeck’s Four Core Ethical Values: Honesty, Kindness, Respect & Responsibility, while the next two days were spent discussing expectations for students in all areas of the school (hallways, cafeteria, classrooms, assemblies, and on the bus). This school-wide attempt to help our Hollenbeck Family reach its mission: Achieving Academic and Personal Growth, was evident throughout the first week! I can’t wait to see the growth you all will continue to make this year!
~Second Week of School~
During the beginning of this week, our class took some time to discuss safety issues in reference to the Internet. Being that this is an eMINTS classroom and we will be utilizing a great deal of technology on a regular basis, I feel it is extremely important that my students are knowledgeable on ways to be safe when online. We viewed both Amy’s Choice and Tracking Teresa and held an in-depth discussion of real safety issues in regards to communication online. In this same way, I would like to recommend some pieces of advice when participating in this blog:
1) Before posting any information or opening your own blog of any kind, you MUST first receive your parent’s permission.
2) I STRONGLY recommend that no matter what you post online (on this blog or elsewhere); if the option is there for your post to be private, make it private! This will keep people who have no business contacting you from being able to know anything about you.
3) Think BEFORE you post! Remember that what you say will be viewed by others as is true with many things is life…you can’t take back something you’ve said (especially when it is posted on the Internet). I will have overriding access to deleting and modifying comments when necessary but please be sure to stay focused and appropriate when adding to our class blog.
We ended up this week taking time to find out what we know already in math. The last few days have been filled with a very long assessment of skills. This test was prepared with the intention of helping students and parents recognize student strengths and weaknesses in mathematical abilities. We will take the same test at the end of the year to give you a true picture of what you have learned in entirety this school year. In addition to this assessment, students completed a timed multiplication test today. Every year parents ask how they can help their child grow in their successes in math; this is my initial suggestion to my students…LEARN YOUR MATH FACTS!!! :-) :-) :-) Parents may view their child’s multiplication test percentage on Pinnacle (located in the notes section). Please be sure to ask if you have any questions regarding any of this information.
TODAY’S SUPERSTAR STUDENTS:
Scoring 100% on their Multiplication Timed Test: Joe Crawford (2nd hour) & Nicole Kuhlmann (3rd hour)
Class Highest Scores on the Multiplication Timed Test: Tommy Mai (4th hour), Megan Wood (5th hour), Kenny Griffin (7th hour), & Taylor Powell (8th hour)
Honorable Mentions: Tyler Rauth (2nd hour), Morgan Carlson (3rd hour), & Amber Walter (7th hour)
ALL OF YOU ROCKED THIS TEST!!! CONGRATS YOU ARE A TRUE SUPERSTAR!!! :-) :-) :-) KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! :-) :-) :-)
What’s coming up???
Next week we will begin with our Jumping Jack’s Experiment in our Variables and Patterns book. Hope to see you come with some energy and excitement for learning…this is going to be fun!
Main learning objectives for V & P (Variables and Patterns):
-Identifying variables in situations
-Recognizing situations in which changes in variables are related in useful patterns
-Describe patterns of change shown in words, tables, and graphs
-Construct tables and graphs to display relationships between variables
-Observe how a change in the relationship between two variables affects the table, graph and equation
-Use algebraic symbols to write equations relating variables
-Use tables, graphs, and equations to solve problems
Miscellaneous:
~If you haven’t turned in your eMINTS CUP (Computer Use Policy) or Parent Survey do so soon so you don’t have to miss out on any fun stuff in class this year!
QUESTION OF THE DAY— Each year in the Chinese calendar is named after one of 12 animals. The year 2007 is the year of the PIG. How many years in the 21st Century are "Years of the PIG"?
**Be the first student to reply correctly to the Question of the Day and you will receive a small treat in class on Monday!!! Good luck!!! :-)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone!!! See you on Monday!
What’s been going on in math:
~First Week of School~
We started the year off with a bang! Our Huddle Up Tailgate Party (@ schedule pickup) and Back to School Pep Rally (first day) were a blast for sure! What fun our students had watching their teachers play games, sing & dance with excitement for a new school year! Over the summer, many teachers (myself included) spent numerous hours attending workshops and conferences; planning, and preparing ways to help our school become the VERY BEST in academics and character!!! Our first week of school was dedicated to implementing strategies designed to help students feel more at home and recognized within our school community. Tuesday and Wednesday focused mainly on Hollenbeck’s Four Core Ethical Values: Honesty, Kindness, Respect & Responsibility, while the next two days were spent discussing expectations for students in all areas of the school (hallways, cafeteria, classrooms, assemblies, and on the bus). This school-wide attempt to help our Hollenbeck Family reach its mission: Achieving Academic and Personal Growth, was evident throughout the first week! I can’t wait to see the growth you all will continue to make this year!
~Second Week of School~
During the beginning of this week, our class took some time to discuss safety issues in reference to the Internet. Being that this is an eMINTS classroom and we will be utilizing a great deal of technology on a regular basis, I feel it is extremely important that my students are knowledgeable on ways to be safe when online. We viewed both Amy’s Choice and Tracking Teresa and held an in-depth discussion of real safety issues in regards to communication online. In this same way, I would like to recommend some pieces of advice when participating in this blog:
1) Before posting any information or opening your own blog of any kind, you MUST first receive your parent’s permission.
2) I STRONGLY recommend that no matter what you post online (on this blog or elsewhere); if the option is there for your post to be private, make it private! This will keep people who have no business contacting you from being able to know anything about you.
3) Think BEFORE you post! Remember that what you say will be viewed by others as is true with many things is life…you can’t take back something you’ve said (especially when it is posted on the Internet). I will have overriding access to deleting and modifying comments when necessary but please be sure to stay focused and appropriate when adding to our class blog.
We ended up this week taking time to find out what we know already in math. The last few days have been filled with a very long assessment of skills. This test was prepared with the intention of helping students and parents recognize student strengths and weaknesses in mathematical abilities. We will take the same test at the end of the year to give you a true picture of what you have learned in entirety this school year. In addition to this assessment, students completed a timed multiplication test today. Every year parents ask how they can help their child grow in their successes in math; this is my initial suggestion to my students…LEARN YOUR MATH FACTS!!! :-) :-) :-) Parents may view their child’s multiplication test percentage on Pinnacle (located in the notes section). Please be sure to ask if you have any questions regarding any of this information.
TODAY’S SUPERSTAR STUDENTS:
Scoring 100% on their Multiplication Timed Test: Joe Crawford (2nd hour) & Nicole Kuhlmann (3rd hour)
Class Highest Scores on the Multiplication Timed Test: Tommy Mai (4th hour), Megan Wood (5th hour), Kenny Griffin (7th hour), & Taylor Powell (8th hour)
Honorable Mentions: Tyler Rauth (2nd hour), Morgan Carlson (3rd hour), & Amber Walter (7th hour)
ALL OF YOU ROCKED THIS TEST!!! CONGRATS YOU ARE A TRUE SUPERSTAR!!! :-) :-) :-) KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! :-) :-) :-)
What’s coming up???
Next week we will begin with our Jumping Jack’s Experiment in our Variables and Patterns book. Hope to see you come with some energy and excitement for learning…this is going to be fun!
Main learning objectives for V & P (Variables and Patterns):
-Identifying variables in situations
-Recognizing situations in which changes in variables are related in useful patterns
-Describe patterns of change shown in words, tables, and graphs
-Construct tables and graphs to display relationships between variables
-Observe how a change in the relationship between two variables affects the table, graph and equation
-Use algebraic symbols to write equations relating variables
-Use tables, graphs, and equations to solve problems
Miscellaneous:
~If you haven’t turned in your eMINTS CUP (Computer Use Policy) or Parent Survey do so soon so you don’t have to miss out on any fun stuff in class this year!
QUESTION OF THE DAY— Each year in the Chinese calendar is named after one of 12 animals. The year 2007 is the year of the PIG. How many years in the 21st Century are "Years of the PIG"?
**Be the first student to reply correctly to the Question of the Day and you will receive a small treat in class on Monday!!! Good luck!!! :-)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone!!! See you on Monday!
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