may 9th
We are wrapping up the year with solving 1 step equations and exploring relationships between variables.
There is no ACE this week.
The deadline for turning in missing work has passed.
There is no ACE this week.
The deadline for turning in missing work has passed.
may 2nd
We are creating graphs from tables.
There is no ACE.
The final day for missing work is Friday 5/6.
There is no ACE.
The final day for missing work is Friday 5/6.
April 25th
We are finishing up the units on fraction ops and geometry and beginning the unit Variables and Patterns.
ACE this week:
1st Hour: VP Inv.1; 16-18
2nd and 3rd Hour: No ACE, In-Class assignment on Wednesday
5th and 8th Hour: No ACE, In-Class assignment on Wednesday
ACE this week:
1st Hour: VP Inv.1; 16-18
2nd and 3rd Hour: No ACE, In-Class assignment on Wednesday
5th and 8th Hour: No ACE, In-Class assignment on Wednesday
april 18th
We are continuing our work with fraction operations. First hour is investigating area of triangles.
ACE:
1st Hour: C&S Inv 2: #33, 35
2nd and 3rd Hour: LBR Inv 3: #11, 51-53
5th and 8th Hour: LBR Inv 3: #1, 3a,e,i
Quizzes this week
1st hour - Thursday
2/3 - Wednesday
5/8 - None
ACE:
1st Hour: C&S Inv 2: #33, 35
2nd and 3rd Hour: LBR Inv 3: #11, 51-53
5th and 8th Hour: LBR Inv 3: #1, 3a,e,i
Quizzes this week
1st hour - Thursday
2/3 - Wednesday
5/8 - None
April 11th
State Assessment tests this week. Please make sure that your students are getting enough sleep and eating a decent breakfast and lunch - Brains need food and rest:)
April 4th
We will be spending this week on review for the State Assessment test.
There is no ACE for any of my classes this week.
There is no ACE for any of my classes this week.
March 28th
We are continuing our work with fraction operations. First hour is investigating area and perimeter relationships.
ACE:
1st Hour: C&S Inv 1: #18, 21 w/ UPSP
2nd and 3rd Hour: LBR Inv 3: #13 UPSP, 26-34
5th and 8th Hour: LBR Inv 2: #19-27
ACE:
1st Hour: C&S Inv 1: #18, 21 w/ UPSP
2nd and 3rd Hour: LBR Inv 3: #13 UPSP, 26-34
5th and 8th Hour: LBR Inv 2: #19-27
March 21st
We are continuing our work with fraction operations. First hour will take the Unit Test on Tuesday. All other hours will be reviewing fraction multiplication and its applications.
ACE:
1st Hour: None this week
2nd and 3rd Hour: LBR Inv 2: #10, #34 UPSP on both
5th and 8th Hour: LBR Inv 2: #10, #32 UPSP on both
1st hour unit test on Tuesday
February 29th
This week students will be reviewing operations on fractions in the new unit Let's Be Rational. The Math Performance Task - part of the KS State Math Assesments - is scheduled for Wednesday. 5th and 8th hours will be taking the CB&P Unit Test on Monday.
Final Date for turning in missing work and/or correcting quizzes/tests is Monday Feb 29!!!
ACE:
1st Hour: LBR Investigation 3:
2nd and 3rd Hour: LBR Inv 1:
5th and 8th Hour: LBR Inv 1:
Final Date for turning in missing work and/or correcting quizzes/tests is Monday Feb 29!!!
ACE:
1st Hour: LBR Investigation 3:
2nd and 3rd Hour: LBR Inv 1:
5th and 8th Hour: LBR Inv 1:
february 22nd
1st hour is performing operations on mixed numbers. All other classes are working on percentages. We will be taking the Unit Test over Comparing Bits and Pieces this week.
Final Date for turning in missing work and/or correcting quizzes/tests is Monday Feb 29!!!
ACE:
1st Hour: Investigation 3: #1 and 15
2nd and 3rd Hour: No ACE this week
5th and 8th Hour: No ACE this week
Final Date for turning in missing work and/or correcting quizzes/tests is Monday Feb 29!!!
ACE:
1st Hour: Investigation 3: #1 and 15
2nd and 3rd Hour: No ACE this week
5th and 8th Hour: No ACE this week
February 15th
We will be working with percents, fractions and decimals. 1st hour is performing operations on mixed numbers.
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 2 #10, 45
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE: #6,7, and 44
5th and 8th Hour: INvestigation 4 ACE #1 and 6,7
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 2 #10, 45
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE: #6,7, and 44
5th and 8th Hour: INvestigation 4 ACE #1 and 6,7
February 8th
I can find the percent as a part of a whole
I can find the part of the whole when given the percent
I can change Fractions to Decimals
I can estimate and add & subtract mixed numbers
We will continue looking at fractions, decimals and percents and solve real world problems involving these topics. First Hour has finished Comparing Bits and Pieces and is now in Let's Be Rational - understanding fraction operations.
Quiz over CBP Investigation 3 for hours 2,3,5,8
Quiz over LBR Investigation 1 for 1st hour
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 #27 and 70
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE: #1 (UPSP) #33 (no UPSP)
5th and 8th Hour: INvestigation 3 #30-40 even (give reason for each answer) #56-62 even
I can find the part of the whole when given the percent
I can change Fractions to Decimals
I can estimate and add & subtract mixed numbers
We will continue looking at fractions, decimals and percents and solve real world problems involving these topics. First Hour has finished Comparing Bits and Pieces and is now in Let's Be Rational - understanding fraction operations.
Quiz over CBP Investigation 3 for hours 2,3,5,8
Quiz over LBR Investigation 1 for 1st hour
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 #27 and 70
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE: #1 (UPSP) #33 (no UPSP)
5th and 8th Hour: INvestigation 3 #30-40 even (give reason for each answer) #56-62 even
January 25th
I can find the percent as a part of a whole
I can find the part of the whole when given the percent
I can change Fractions to Decimals
We will continuing to look at fractions, decimals and percents and solve real world problems involving these topics.
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE #37-39:
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 92, 93
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 92
2nd-8th hours will have a small quiz on Thursday or Friday.
I can find the part of the whole when given the percent
I can change Fractions to Decimals
We will continuing to look at fractions, decimals and percents and solve real world problems involving these topics.
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE #37-39:
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 92, 93
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 92
2nd-8th hours will have a small quiz on Thursday or Friday.
January 18th
We are continuing to order and compare rational numbers. We are also finding percents using tables and fraction bars. Later in the week, we will complete a practice Performance Task.
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE #44:
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 21
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 21
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE #44:
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 21
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 21
January 11th
This week we'll be finding the decimal equivalent of a given fraction and preparing to change fractions to decimals and percents.
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: NO ACE, but Frac/Dec/% WS and Sports Stat Activity
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 27, 29 using UPSP
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 6, 27 using UPSP
ACE for this week:
1st Hour: NO ACE, but Frac/Dec/% WS and Sports Stat Activity
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 27, 29 using UPSP
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 6, 27 using UPSP
January 4th
We will continue investigating ratios, fractions and decimals Each class will have a Check Up quiz at the end of the week.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3: #92
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 24, 27
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 23, 27
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3: #92
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 24, 27
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE: # 23, 27
December 14th
Cooking with Ratio
Students will look at scaling recipes up and down to make different amounts of food. Groups have the option of making some food to bring in and share with the class. Making or not making food does not affect grades.
No ACE this week.
Students will look at scaling recipes up and down to make different amounts of food. Groups have the option of making some food to bring in and share with the class. Making or not making food does not affect grades.
No ACE this week.
December 7th
We are continuing our investigation of rational numbers and finishing up Investigation 1 which dealt with equivalence.
We will also be taking a day this week to look at computer algorithms as part of the Hour of Code - a cooperative lesson with Mrs. Lutz's technology classes.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 21 (upsp) 30-40 even (no upsp)
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 1 ACE: # 19-23, 54
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 1 ACE: # 19-22, 57, 61
Quiz/Test this week:
1st hour - Thurs
2/3rd hour - Tues
5/8th hour - Tues
We will also be taking a day this week to look at computer algorithms as part of the Hour of Code - a cooperative lesson with Mrs. Lutz's technology classes.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE: # 21 (upsp) 30-40 even (no upsp)
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 1 ACE: # 19-23, 54
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 1 ACE: # 19-22, 57, 61
Quiz/Test this week:
1st hour - Thurs
2/3rd hour - Tues
5/8th hour - Tues
november 16th
We are done (finally!) with Prime Time and will be moving into the 2nd unit - Comparing Bits and Pieces. We will be using ratio and equivalent fractions to compare two quantities. We'll also use ratio to find unit rates.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 ACE (begins on page 27)*: #4 and #27 using UPSP form
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 1 ACE (begins on page 27) # 1-4, 35, 36
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page 27) # 1-3, 35
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 ACE (begins on page 27)*: #4 and #27 using UPSP form
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 1 ACE (begins on page 27) # 1-4, 35, 36
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page 27) # 1-3, 35
november 9th
1st hour will be looking at the relationships between the numerators and denominators of equivalent fractions. Other classes will take the Prime Time unit test after 2 days of review.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 (CB&P) ACE (begins on page --)*:
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # No ACE this week
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # No ACE this week
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 (CB&P) ACE (begins on page --)*:
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # No ACE this week
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # No ACE this week
November 2nd
1st hour has completed Prime Time and moved onto a new unit called Comparing Bits and Pieces. Other classes are finishing up Prime Time and will take the unit test early next week.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 (CB&P) ACE (begins on page --)*: 2, 4 35
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # 7,8,13,15,43-46
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # 7,8,13,28,29,43,44
Every class will have a short quiz on Thursday this week.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 1 (CB&P) ACE (begins on page --)*: 2, 4 35
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # 7,8,13,15,43-46
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page --) # 7,8,13,28,29,43,44
Every class will have a short quiz on Thursday this week.
October 26th
We will be taking the Prime Time unit test in first hour and beginning the final investigation in the other classes. The final investigation covers Order of Operations.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page 75) # 32,33,59,60
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 30,41,42,47
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 15,17,18,21,22
1st hour - Unit Test Wednesday
2-3rd hour - Quiz Thursday
5-8th hour - Quiz Thursday
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page 75) # 32,33,59,60
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 30,41,42,47
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 15,17,18,21,22
1st hour - Unit Test Wednesday
2-3rd hour - Quiz Thursday
5-8th hour - Quiz Thursday
october 19th
We are continuing our investigations of prime factorization and exponents. We'll also be working with the Distributive Property and Order of Operations
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page 75) # 7,10,19,20,76
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 4,6,7,17,38,43
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 54) #1-6
1st hour - Quiz Thursday
2-3rd hour - Quiz Thursday
5-8th hour - Quiz Thursday
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 4 ACE (begins on page 75) # 7,10,19,20,76
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 4,6,7,17,38,43
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 54) #1-6
1st hour - Quiz Thursday
2-3rd hour - Quiz Thursday
5-8th hour - Quiz Thursday
october 12th
During our short week, we'll be working on factorization, prime factorization, and using these tools to find GCF and LCM. 1st hour will be beginning investigation of the distributive property.
There is no ACE homework due this week.
There is no ACE homework due this week.
October 5th
This week we will continue on factorization and prime factorization, including how we can use prime factorization to find GCF and LCM for 2 or more numbers.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 43, 44, 47, 52, 56
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 1, 2, 5, 15, 16, 18
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 54) #1, 2, 4-6 But, we may not get to all of this.
1st hour - quiz Friday
2/3 - Quiz Thursday
5/8 - quiz Wednesday
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 43, 44, 47, 52, 56
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) # 1, 2, 5, 15, 16, 18
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 54) #1, 2, 4-6 But, we may not get to all of this.
1st hour - quiz Friday
2/3 - Quiz Thursday
5/8 - quiz Wednesday
September 28th
This week we'll solve problems using the Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple for 2 given numbers. We will also begin investigating prime factorization and how we can use prime factorization to find the GCF and LCM for 2 numbers.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) #8, 11, 27, 32, 42
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 18, 20, 31, 34
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) #2, 6, 16, 20, 27
Each class will have a quiz this week
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) #8, 11, 27, 32, 42
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 18, 20, 31, 34
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) #2, 6, 16, 20, 27
Each class will have a quiz this week
september 21st
This week we'll solve problems using the Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple for 2 given numbers. We will also begin investigating prime factorization.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) #1, 2, 5, 6, 31, 36
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 16, 19, 27, 28, 41, 61
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 1, 5, 14, 15
1st Hour will have a quiz thursday
2/3rd hours will have a quiz on thursday
5/8th hours will have a quiz on Thursday
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 3 ACE (begins on page 54) #1, 2, 5, 6, 31, 36
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 16, 19, 27, 28, 41, 61
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 1, 5, 14, 15
1st Hour will have a quiz thursday
2/3rd hours will have a quiz on thursday
5/8th hours will have a quiz on Thursday
September 14th
This week we'll solve problems using the Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple for 2 given numbers. We will also begin investigating prime factorization.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) #27, 34, 61, 63, 64
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 44
5th and 8th Hour: No ACE this week
1st Hour will have a partner quiz on Wednesday
2/3rd hours will have a quiz on Friday
5/8th hours will have a quiz on Tuesday
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) #27, 34, 61, 63, 64
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) # 1, 5, 9, 12, 14, 44
5th and 8th Hour: No ACE this week
1st Hour will have a partner quiz on Wednesday
2/3rd hours will have a quiz on Friday
5/8th hours will have a quiz on Tuesday
September 7th
This week we'll still be finding factors and multiples, including the Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple for 2 given numbers.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) #1, 5, 16, 20, 27, 34
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 1 ACE # 28, 31, 37-39
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 1 ACE #19, 20, 22, 24, 28
Hours 2-8: There will be a quiz after the conclusion of Investigation 1, along with a Reflection assignment.
1st hour will have a quiz on Thursday over the week's material.
ACE problems for this week:
1st Hour: Investigation 2 ACE (begins on page 34) #1, 5, 16, 20, 27, 34
2nd and 3rd Hour: Investigation 1 ACE # 28, 31, 37-39
5th and 8th Hour: Investigation 1 ACE #19, 20, 22, 24, 28
Hours 2-8: There will be a quiz after the conclusion of Investigation 1, along with a Reflection assignment.
1st hour will have a quiz on Thursday over the week's material.
august 31st
This week we'll be finding factors and multiples, including the Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple for 2 given numbers.
ACE problems for this week:
Investigation 1: 14-17, 21-24
1st hour should also do ACE 31.
There will be a quiz after the conclusion of Investigation 1, along with a Reflection assignment.
ACE problems for this week:
Investigation 1: 14-17, 21-24
1st hour should also do ACE 31.
There will be a quiz after the conclusion of Investigation 1, along with a Reflection assignment.
August 21st
We will find factors and multiples
There will be quiz on Thursday
There will be quiz on Thursday