Week of November 6, 2017
Number Systems: We are subtracting fractions and mixed numbers in S.L.O.T.
Ratio and Proportions: We are working in 6 different stations this week in order to apply skills we learned in various and collaborative ways from games and puzzles to responding to a CER prompt. Since one of the stations is Khan Academy, homework this week will be to complete 40 minutes. Look under assignments for skills assigned or on your stations form.
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Friday, November 3, 2017
Ratio and Proportions: We are finding percent of a number and finding a value given a percent. If these were not completed in class, they are homework (see homework attachments).
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Thursday, November 2, 2017 Tissue donation please!
Ratio and Proportions: We are finding the full value of a number given the percent. Complete this foldable in our ISN on page 26 (see homework attachments).
Khan Academy is 20 minutes due tomorrow. Skills are:
- Ratios with double number lines
- Visually add and subtract fractions
- Equivalent expressions with common denominators
- Add fractions with unlike denominators
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Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Number Systems: The last SLOT quiz for adding fractions and mixed numbers will be tomorrow.
Ratio and Proportions: We used the hundreds grid model to find the percent of a number in our ISN on page 25. Homework is to complete Percent of a Number #1 and the Double Number Lines Practice Assessment (see homework attachments). Quiz on rate problem solving using double number lines is tomorrow.
Khan Academy is 20 minutes this week. Skills are:
- Ratios with double number lines
- Visually add and subtract fractions
- Equivalent expressions with common denominators
- Add fractions with unlike denominators
Monday, October 30, 2017
Ratio and Proportions: We are solving rate problems using double number lines (see homework attachments).
Khan Academy is 20 minutes this week. Skills are:
- Ratios with double number lines
- Visually add and subtract fractions
- Equivalent expressions with common denominators
- Add fractions with unlike denominators
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Number Systems: We are adding fractions and mixed numbers in SLOT.
Ratio and Proportions: We have a quiz on solving ratio problems using tape diagrams. Homework is the practice assessment and the answer key is in homework attachments.
Khan Academy is 20 minutes and due tomorrow. Complete skills:
- Ratios with tape diagrams
- GCF and LCM word problems
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Number System: We are adding fractions and mixed numbers. We completed a foldable in our ISN and practiced using whiteboards. We will have our first SLOT quiz tomorrow.
Ratio and Proportions: We are using double number lines to solve rate problems (see homework attachments). Quiz on Friday will be solving ratio problems using tape diagrams.
Khan Academy is 20 minutes this week. Complete skills:
- Ratios with tape diagrams
- GCF and LCM word problems
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Ratio and Proportions: Homework is to complete “Ratio Problem Solving with Tape Diagrams #3” (see homework attachments).
Khan Academy is 20 minutes this week. The new skills are:
- Ratios with tape diagrams
- GCF and LCM word problems
Monday, October 23, 2017
Number Systems: Our final SLOT quiz on LCM will be tomorrow.
Ratio and Proportions: We are solving ratio problems using tape diagrams. We have a foldable in our ISN on page 21 and homework is “Ratio Problem Solving Using Tape Diagrams #1” (see homework attachments).
Khan Academy is 20 minutes this week. The new skills are:
- Ratios with tape diagrams
- GCF and LCM word problems
Friday, October 20, 2017
Ratio and Proportions: Study for your upcoming Ratio and Proportions vocabulary test in a fun and interactive way using Quizlet! Go to Ms. Taha’s blog and under “Class Links” you will find the Ratio and Proportions Quizlet link.
