Football Math with Integers

Students had trouble with one of last night's homework problems, so we went over how to do it. Then we played integer football math in pairs.

Tonight's Homework: Page 20, problem 48 in Accentuate the Negative. Have a happy Halloween!

Multiplying Integers, Part 1

Students were introduced to the notion of multiplying integers today. We then did more review on how to add and subtract integers. Most students are doing very well with addition, but a few are still having trouble with subtraction.

Tonight's Homework: Pages 18 - 20 in Accentuate the Negative book ( 32 - 38 and 48 ).

Thermometers and Temperatures, Day Two

Being able to determine where a temperature falls on a thermometer proved to be pretty simple for most. Determining how far another temperature is from another temperature was a little more difficult. We modeled how to solve these types of problems with the stepping out number line. Students seemed to like this method a little better.

We also worked on the computers for about 15 minutes today. Students are making good progress on the review problems. I am hoping this will help everyone do well on next week's test over integers.

Tonight's Homeword: Pages 16 - 20 ( 9 - 11, 31, 37 - 49 ).

Thermometer Number Lines

Today, we spent half of the class period working on a computer program that reviews integer operations with interactive questions. The rest of the period was devoted to working on using the thermometer and different temperatures as real-life examples of how we use integers on a daily basis.

Tonight's Homework: Accentuate the Negative Book, page 11 (all problems)

Math Fever Number Sentences

We discussed what number sentences are, and how simple numbers can be translated into word problems related to the Math Fever game. Because half of the class did not even attempt to do last night's homework, time was given in class to get started on tonight's homework or work on last night's homework.

Tonight's Homework: Page 15 of Accentuate the Negative ( 1 - 8 and 12 - 19 )

Textbooks are Distributed Today

Students checked out their textbooks today. They were surprised to see that they received a binder full of smaller books instead of one hard bound book. The bulk of the text materials will be stored in our classroom.

We reviewed the idea of opposite numbers and how far the numbers would be from zero. We also began a Jeopardy game, where we kept score and learned how to compute with integers. We will continue with the game on Wednesday.

Tonight's Homework: Page 6 ( 12 - 42, all ).

Test over Order of Operations

Students took the unit test over Order of Operations today.

Tonight's Homework: None! Enjoy the 4 day weekend.

Challenging Problems Involving OOO

Students shared their creative computer presentations with the class today. They were very well done, and used Keynote and Comic Life software to help them remember how to apply the operations in the correct order. Even our visitors were impressed!

Tonight's Homework: Study for your test!

More Problem Solving about OOO

Students received feedback on their Order of Operations quiz today, and most learned that they are still needing to calculate carefully and not work from left to right. Another quiz will be given on Wednesday, October 6.

Students used handheld computers to strengthen their problem solving skills while completing tasks on Math Whiz. Some students were very successful and others found the tasks pretty frustrating.

About half the class used class time to complete their OOO computer presentations. We'll present these in class tomorrow.

Tonight's Homework: Get your grade slip signed. Complete any missing work, if you have any listed on your grade slip. Study for Wednesday's quiz.

Order of Operations Quiz Taken Today

Students took a quiz over using orders of operations today. Many students reported they did not do as well as they would have liked, and are pleased that they will be taking another one on Wednesday of next week.

Tonight's Homework: None!