More on Stem and Leaf Plots

We reviewed our data, and then transferred our birthday data into a bar graph, complete with ruled axes, constant interval sizes, labels and titles.

Tonight's Homework: Complete your bar graph. Then do Lesson 12.1 ( 14, 15, 19 and 20 ). For each problem, find the range, mean, median and mode of the data provided. Make a bar graph of one set of data. If you wish to earn extra credit, you may graph more than one of the sets of data.

And We're Back!

Welcome back from spring break! I hope it was a relaxing one for you!

Today, we reviewed measures of central tendency, including mean, median, mode and range by looking at two different sets of data. Students were asked to arrange data in a way that made sense to them, and then were reminded that making a stem and leaf plot might be a great way to organize data.

Tonight's Homework: Find the mean, median, mode and range of the two sets of data. Create stem and leaf plots for each. Don't forget the title and key!

Spring Break Finally Arrives!

Students finished up the state math test today. Students also received feedback about their transformation project from their peers.

Tonight's Homework: None. Have a restful spring break!

State Testing Continues in Math

We spent the class period working on the state math test. Many students were able to complete the test today, while others will be able to complete the test tomorrow in class. Scores are looking great!

Tonight's Homework: Be sure to have your finished transformation project done and ready to turn in by tomorrow. This includes the evaluation write-up. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

State Math Testing Begins

Students spent the class period taking the first part of the state math test. Students will complete this test by the end of the class on Thursday. Good luck!

Tonight's Homework: Work on the transformation project (created by another student) that you received from me today. It's due to me by Thursday.

Preparing for the State Test

Today, we looked at sample questions that might show up on the state test. Because there are 6th, 7, and 8th graders in our class, we looked at questions from each level. Emphasis was placed on reading carefully, so students really answer the question asked.

Tonight's Homework: Finish the transformation instructions for your name so you can turn the project in tomorrow.

More on Transformations

Students worked on a puzzle today, using the clues provided to translate, rotate, reflect and dilate different portions of a mystery word. Most students discovered the mystery word was "dog", and the worksheet serves as a model for what the finished product of our transformation assignment should look like.

Tonight's Homework: None, unless you are behind on the transformation project we started this week.

Transforming a Name, Part 2

Now that you have split your name into several different pieces, it is time to start sliding pieces around. You must translate (or slide) at least one piece, reflect (or flip) at least one piece, rotate at least one piece, and dilate one or more pieces. Although this assignment will not be due until next week, you should try to disassemble at least one piece completely tonight, and write directions to move it back into the correct place. More directions will come tomorrow.

Tonight's Homework: Disassemble the pieces of at least one letter in your word.

Multiplying Fractions and Computing with Time

Today's lesson had two parts: one about multiplying fractions and another about adding times together. Students received instructions on how to do both types of tasks, and then started to work on their homework.

Tonight's Homework: Complete all problems on the front and back of the ivory-colored worksheet.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Students reviewed the process of adding and subtracting fractions today. Both regular fractions and mixed numbers were covered in the review.

Tonight's Homework: Complete all problems on both sides of the yellow worksheet.

Reminder: Because I will be at a meeting at North Eugene High School on Wednesday, there will be no resource for me on March 10th.

Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Students reviewed how to add and subtract decimals, including those that are negative. We also talked about how to do "front-end" rounding.

Tonight's homework: Lesson 5.6 ( 11 - 53, odd )


Reminder: Because I will be at a meeting at North Eugene High School on Wednesday, there will be no resource for me on March 10th.

Wrapping Up Dilations

Today, we reviewed the Growing Designs activity, and determined that when you try to enlarge the size of an object, the area of the new object increases by the square of the enlargement factor. For example, if you double the size of your picture, the area will increase by 4 (two squared).

Students were challenged to create their own design on grid paper to verify this discovery.

Tonight's Homework: Finish your initial enlargement, if you did not complete it in class today.

Growing Designs (Dilation Activity)

Today, we took a square design on grid paper and tried to create similar figures using different dilation factors. First, we attempted to double the size of the design in all directions. Later, we tripled the size. Students were then asked to analyze their work and look for some patterns.

Tonight's Homework: Complete the Growing Designs activity sheet and questions.

Sharing Our Poly-Creations

Students shared their polygon creations with the class by displaying the picture under the document camera and telling us the prominent features of the creature. There were many clever creatures created!

We talked about translations and reflections, using the coordinate plane as our point of reference. For many, translating was a bit more difficult than reflecting, but we all got the idea by the end of the period.

Tonight's Homework: Read pages 404, 405 and 409 in your book. Then do Lesson 8.6 ( 11-14 ) and Lesson 8.7 ( 1, 2, 15-17, 31-33 ).

Polygon Creation

Students were given time in class to create a polygon person or creature. This neatly drawn and colored picture needs to include at least 3 different types of polygons, a supplementary or complementary angle, and a set of vertical angles. Using a ruler and grid paper to assist in making the drawing is highly recommended. In addition, please title your creation, and write a paragraph describing the unique features of your creature.

For each polygon, determine whether it is a regular polygon or not. For all regular polygons, determine the measure of one angle, as well as the total number of degrees in the entire figure.

Tonight's Homework: Complete the Polygon Creation. Getting your grade slip signed is also advisable.