Tuesday, December 16, 2014

7E and 7F

We corrected homework and did more problems from section 9.5. Tomorrow we will be doing the chapter review to prepare for the upcoming test.

8A and B

Today we corrected homework and did some work with writing and solving equations.

Monday, December 15, 2014

8A

Today we worked on outcome a(X+b)=c using paper/pencil and manipulatives. Tonight's homework: page 398 #s 4, 8,11 and 13. ***Test on chapter 10 this Friday.

8B

Today we worked on outcome a(X+b)=c using paper/pencil and manipulatives. Tonight's homework: page 398 #s 4, 8,11 and 13. ***Test on chapter 10 this Thursday.

7F

Today students corrected homework from 9.3. We reviewed integer chip and number line subtraction, as well as the KFC method. Tonight's homework; page 339 # 3-8. ***Test on chapter 9 this Thursday.

7E

Today we did some review of number lines and integer chip when subtracting integers. Students corrected homework. Students completed extend section from 9.3. ***Test on chapter 9 Friday, December 19.

Friday, December 12, 2014

7F

We worked through 9.3 and started section 9.4. homework: page 333 #s 5,7,9,11 and 15.

7E

We worked through 9.3 and started section 9.4. homework: page 333 #s 5,7,9,11 and 15.

8B

Today we covered more 9.3 work. On Monday we will begin section 9.4.

8A

Today we covered more 9.3 work and learned how to solve problems using a common denominator method.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

7E

We reviewed section 9.3. Homework: sheet 9.3.

7F

We reviewed section 9.3. No homework.

8A

Today we started section 10.3. Students that were absent should review the section. Homework: sheet 10.3.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

7E

Today we started section 9.3. Homework is #s 1,2,4,5,6,7,11,13, and 14.

7F

Today we started 9.3. Students not in class today should do #s 1,2,4,5,6,7,11,13, and 14 for homework. Students in class today will complete sheet 9.3 for homework.

8B

Today we reviewed material from chapter 10. Started outcome X/a + b = c (section 10.3). Homework: page 392 #s 4,8,9, and 10.

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

8B

Today we corrected the homework. We modeled aX + b = c using algebra tiles, and also used diagrams. We started a(X + b) = c today from section 10.4.

7F

We worked on adding integers. I gave a formative assessment today, and I will give another tomorrow and the we will begin section 9.3.

Monday, December 8, 2014

7F

Today learned how to add integers using number lines (section 9.2). If students were not in class today they should look over section 9.2 in their textbook.

7E

Today learned how to add integers using number lines (section 9.2). Tonight's homework is a two sided sheet using number lines.

8 A and B

Today we worked on outcome aX + b = c from section 10.2. Students have #9 on page 385 to do for homework.

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

7E

Today we worked from section 9.1. Tonight's homework is #s 5,7 a and b, 8 a, 9, 10 and 12 on pages 313 and 314.

7F

Today we worked from section 9.1. Tonight's homework is #s 5,7,and 9 on pages 313 and 314.

8A and 8B

Today we worked from 10.1, and focused on aX = b and X/a = b using models and paper pencil.

Monday, December 1, 2014

7F and 7E

Today we started integers, chapter 9. We went over some definitions and examples of adding integers using integer chips from section 9.1.

8A

Today we started chapter 10. We did the modelling of two concepts in class. Students not in school today should look over section 10.1.

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

7F

Today we reviewed for the chapter 7 quiz tomorrow.

8A

Test chapter 6 tomorrow.

8B

We wrote the chapter 6 test today. If a student was not present they will be expected to write when they return.

Tuesday, November 25, 2014

8B

Today we corrected the fraction booklet and worked on some order of operations problems. Tomorrow we will work through the chapter 6 review to prepare the the test.

8A

Today we worked on the chapter 6 review, pages 236 and 237. The test will be Thursday.

7F

Today we covered the material from the formative assessment. Tomorrow we will begin the chapter 7 review in preparation for the test on Thursday.

7E

Today we covered the material from the formative assessment and began the chapter review (pages 260 -261). Test on chapter 7 will be Thursday.

Monday, November 24, 2014

7F

Today I gave a 9 question assessment on chapter 7. Students were given a fraction sheet back in which they will have to make corrections.

7E

Today I gave a 9 question assessment on chapter 7. I handed students a sheet that they will have to complete for homework. ***Test on chapter 7 this Thursday.

8B

Today we worked on a fraction review booklet. What wasn't completed in class will be homework. ***Test on chapter 6 this Wednesday.

8A

Today we worked on a fraction review booklet. What wasn't completed in class will be homework. ***Test on chapter 6 this Thursday.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

7F

Today we corrected homework from yesterday. Students started working on an addition and subtraction sheet.

7E

Today we had an assembly in cafeteria so there was no class.

8A

Today we worked on problems from section 6.6. Students completed # 4 on page 234 and I gave them questions from the board.

8B

Today we started section 6.6, order of operations with fractions. Students started working on page 233 and 234. If you were not in school you should look through the section and try number 4 and 5 on page 234.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

8B

Today we worked from section 6.5. Students are expected to know how to divide mixed numbers and fractions using a common denominator method and the multiplication method. Homework: #s 9, 10, 11 and 12 on pages 227 and 228.

8A

Today we started section 6.6, the order of operations with fractions. We did the example problems on page 231 and used these to help complete the show you know problems on page 232.

7E

We corrected last night's homework. Tonight's homework is # 10 on page 258.

7F

Today we went over some homework issues. Homework: I returned sheet 7.2 that was poorly completed. Students will have to put a better effort forth and redo the sheet. Also # 10 on page 258.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

7E

Today we worked on section 7.4 subtracting mixed numbers using paper pencil. Homework: page 257 #s 5 (b,d,f) and 9 (b,d,f).

8A

Today we worked from section 6.5, Dividing mixed numbers and fractions. Homework: #s 7,8,10,11 and 12 pages 227 and 228.

7F

Today we worked on section 7.4 subtracting mixed numbers using paper pencil. Homework: page 257 #s 5 (b,d,f) and 9 (b,d,f)

Monday, November 17, 2014

7F

Today we started work from section 7.3 adding mixed numbers and fractions. Students worked on number 6, 10 and 11 on page 249 and 250. Homework: sheet 7.2.

7E

Today we started work from section 7.3 adding mixed numbers and fractions. Students worked on number 6, 10 and 11 on page 249 and 250. Homework: sheet 7.2.

Friday, November 14, 2014

8B

Today we covered dividing a proper fraction with a whole number using diagrams and number lines. Section 6.2. Homework: none.

7F

Today we worked from section 7.2. Homework: none.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

8B

There was no class today on account of the band concert.

8A

Today we did more work in section 6.2, reenforcing dividing fractions using number lines. Then we did a few dividing mixed numbers problems.

7E

Today we corrected sheet 7.1. Then we worked from section 7.2, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Homework: page 242 #s 4a, 5c, 6 b,d,f; 9c, 10b, 11 a,c,e.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

8A and 8B

Today we worked on section 6.2, dividing a fraction and a whole number using diagrams and number lines. After today's lesson students should be able to do #4 on page 208.

7F

Today we checked and did work from section 7.1. Tonight's homework: sheet 7.1. If students forget their sheet, they can find it online.

7E

Today we covered material from section 7.1 in the textbook. Tonight's homework: sheet 7.1. This sheet can be found online if students forget them in school.

Monday, November 10, 2014

8A

Today we went over a few questions from the chapter 6 test. Learned how to divide proper fractions.

7F

We covered finding common denominators. Tonight's homework is # 8,9, and 10 on page 234.

7E

Today we covered more finding common denominators when adding fractions and changing the numerators. Homework: a sheet that says, Why are broken clocks so quiet?

8B

Today we learned how to divide fractions and mixed numbers. Tonight's homework: a two sided sheet on dividing fractions.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

8A and 8B

Today we wrote a test on chapter 6, fractions. This afternoon we went to the computer lab and logged into sumdog accounts.

7E and 7F

Students corrected mistakes on their test. We started multiples and finding common denominators.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Math 8A and 8B

Test tomorrow on sections 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3.

7E and 7F

Today we wrote a test, chapter 6. Those students not in school will expected to write when they return. Next chapter will be chapter 7.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Math 7E and 7F

Today we went over adding and subtracting fractions using models. Test tomorrow on chapter 6.

Math 8A and 8B

Today we corrected bookwork from section 6.4. Homework: sheet 6.4. *Test on Thursday on sections 6.1, 6.3 and 6.4.

Monday, November 3, 2014

7F

Today we covered section 6.2, adding fractions with like denominators using diagrams and addition statements. Homework: extra practice sheet 6.2. I have decided to move the test to Wednesday of this week, rather than Tuesday.

Math 8B

Today we reviewed multiplying proper fractions using a diagram. Then students worked on section 6.4 #s 4,5,6 (b,c),10,11, and 12. Homework: any work not finished in class.

Friday, October 31, 2014

8A and 8B

Today we corrected sheet and reviewed 6.3.

7E and 7F

Test on sections 5.1, 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3. on Tuesday, November 4th. Happy Halloween! No homework.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

8B and 8A

today we covered material from 6.4, multiplying mixed numbers using models and math rules. Homework: sheet 6.3 (both sides).

7E and 7F

Today we worked on adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators. Tonight's homework: sheet that reads "Law of the Donut" on the top.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

8A and 8B

Today we reviewed section 6.3. Homework: the front side of a multiplying fraction sheet; students should cross reduce to solve.

7F

Today we checked homework from 6.1 and worked on reducing fractions in class. Homework: Finish reducing fraction and rounding sheet.

7E

Today we checked homework from 6.1 and worked on reducing fractions in class. Homework: Finish reducing fraction and rounding sheet, and sheet 6.1 Extra practice, #1.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

8A

Today we started section 6.3, multiplying proper fractions; tonight's homework: pages 214 and 215 #s 3a,4a,5,7, and 9.

8B

Today we started section 6.3, multiplying proper fractions; tonight's homework: pages 214 and 215 #s 3a,4a,5,7, and 9.

7E

Today we worked on common factors and reducing fractions. Tonight's homework: page 207 #s 9, 11, 13, 15, and 16.

7F

Today we worked on common factors and reducing fractions. Tonight's homework: page 207 #s 9, 11, 13, 15, and 16.

Monday, October 27, 2014

7E

We are working on divisibility rules and factors, section 6.1. There is no homework tonight, but students should review if needed.

8A

We worked on section 6.1 today. Homework is to complete #s 4,5,6(a,c), 7,8,9,12,15 and 17 (15 and 17 are harder so I hope students give them a try but shouldn't spend more than 10 minutes on these problems).

7F

We are working on divisibility rules and factors, section 6.1. There is no homework tonight, but students should review if needed.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

8B

Today we finished book work from section 6.1, pages 202 and 203 #s 4,5,6 (a,c), 7,8,9,12 and try 15 and 17. Homework sheet 6.1 both sides.

7F

Today we checked homework sheet 5.1 and I gave a formative assessment for the section. We discussed how to calculate the amount of combinations using wardrobes and subway. Tonight students are supposed to look over section 6.1 and become familiar with divisibility rules.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

7E and 7F

Today we checked questions from section 5.1 and tonight for homework students should complete 5.1 worksheet (both sides).

8A

Today we finished the addition and subtraction of fraction review, and worked on 4 hat problem solver.

8B

Today we completed the addition and subtraction of fraction review and started the section 6.1 in the book, multiplying a whole number and a proper fraction using diagrams, number lines, fraction strips and paper pencil.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Math 7F

Today we started probability, section 5.1 in book. Homework page 163, problems 3,4,5,and 6.

Math 8B

Students have a math sheet on adding and subtracting mixed numbers. They only need to do #'s 4 and 5.

Math 7E

Today we started probability, section 5.1. Homework: pages 163 and 164 numbers 3,4,5,6,7,and 9.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Grade 8 math classes

Students are to correct their mistakes from the Chapter 8 quiz.

Grade 7 math classes

Students are to correct their mistakes from the chapter 4 test.

Friday, October 17, 2014

Grade 8 Math classes

Today we wrote a test on chapter 8. For those absent, please be prepared to write when you return.

Grade 7 Math Classes

Today we wrote a test on chapter 4. For those absent, please be prepared to write when you return.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Grade 7 math classes

Today we checked the review for tomorrow's test on chapter 4. The book has a great review section and the answers are in the back of the book, so the work can be checked.

Math 8A

Today we reviewed chapter 8 for our test tomorrow. The book has a great review section and the answers are in the back of the book, so the work can be checked.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Math 8B

We corrected the math problems for homework and did a few review problems. The test on chapter 8 is this Friday and students should work on the chapter review and correct from the back of the book.

Grade 7 Math Classes

Today we started the review for the chapter 4 test on Friday. The review sheet should be completed for homework. Students having difficulty should access the online text and read through the help section of the concept they are having difficulty with.

Math 8A

Today we began section 8.5,order of operations and finding the mean. Homework on Page 315, #s 4, 6, 8 and 10. The test on Chapter 8 is this Friday.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Math 8B

We went to the computer lab to access online textbooks. We started section 8.5 and the homework problems are #s 4,6, 8,10 and 11 on pages 315 and 316.

Math 7F

We went to the computer lab to access online textbook. Reviewed outcome N7, putting fractions, decimals and percents in ascending order. We also worked on finding percent of a number mentally. There is a homework sheet that should be completed for tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Grade 7 math classes

Today we were working out of section 4.3. Students were to complete for homework on pages 142, 143 and 144: #s 3, 5, 10, 11,and 17.

Math 8B

Today we checked sheet 8.3 and started dividing with number lines, section 8.4.

Grade 8 Math 8A

Today we started dividing integers using number lines. Problems from the book: page 310 and 311 #s 5, 7, 9, 11, and 18.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Grade 8 math Classes

Homework: page 92 and 93 numbers 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, and 12.

Monday, February 10, 2014

Math 8A

Homework: sheet 3.1 both sides.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Grade 8 Math Classes

We have completed the chapter 2 tests; they were returned to the students and the marks are on students achieve.

Math 8B

Homework: Sheet 3.1 Extra Practice (Squares and square roots)

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Math 9B

Today we worked on solving problems using unit rates and proportions.

Grade 8 Math Classes

Today we completed the practice test on page 72 in the book. Test will be on Tuesday for the 8A class and on Wednesday for the 8B class.

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

math 8A

Homework: Sheet 2.3 proportional reasoning.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

math 9h

Homework: Two sided sheet with proportions and ratios.

Math 8A

Homework: pages 67,68 and 69 Numbers 4,5,6,7,8,11,13,18,19, and pick one from 25,26,27 or 28.

math 8b

Homework: sheet 2.3 proportional reasoning

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Grade 8 Math Classes

* 8B test on fractions, integers and equations will be Thursday; if school is cancelled tomorrow it will be on Friday. * 8A test will be Friday, if school is cancelled it will be on Monday.

Monday, January 20, 2014

Grade 8 Math Classes

Homework: Unit rate assignments were due today and some are not completed yet. ALSO students have to complete a 16 question review for integers, fractions and equations.

Thursday, January 16, 2014

math classes

Important dates: Monday, January 20 Students have a unit rate assignment to pass in. Friday, January 24 Midterm exam on Integers, fractions and equations.

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

math 8A

Homework: pages 60,61 and 62 numbers 4,6,10, 13 and 16.

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Math 8B

Homework: sheet on Rates.

Monday, January 13, 2014

Math 8A

Homework: sheet on rate.

Friday, January 10, 2014

Grade 8 math classes

Homework: Finish two sided ratio sheet.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Math 8A

Homework: Pages 51,52,53 #'s 1,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,17 and 18.

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Math 8B

Homework: Students should complete #'s 1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,12 and 18 on pages 51 and 52.

Math 8A

Homework: 1) Review booklets should be completed 2) Students are to read pages 46-50 and answer 3 questions on page 47. Then draw a picture to demonstrate knowledge of a two term and three term ratio. Then write about a situation where a part to part and a part to whole situation is can be used.

Monday, January 6, 2014

Math 9G

Homework: complete #'s 5-20 on adding integer sheet.

math 8a

Homework: Students have a review booklet and they are to complete up to #38. We started in class today, so they shouldn't have a lot to do this evening.

Math 9H

Homework: Complete subtracting integer sheet.

math 8B

Homework: students are to have the review booklet completed for tomorrow.

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Math 9H

This afternoon we worked on adding integers using zero pairs, number lines and paper pencil math.

Math 8B

We are working on a midterm math review and students are to complete to number 38 for homework.