Thursday, December 8, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Friday, December 2, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
November 30th Homework
- 5.3A and 5.4A Worksheet (handed out in class)
- Study for the quiz over 5.1 to 5.4
- Finish the rotations in sports activity if you didn't already.
- Study for the quiz over 5.1 to 5.4
- Finish the rotations in sports activity if you didn't already.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
November 14th Homework
- Worksheet 4.8A and 4.9A
- Remember that we will have the chapter 4 test on Friday.
- Projects are due on the 22nd when we will have our class party.
- Remember that we will have the chapter 4 test on Friday.
- Projects are due on the 22nd when we will have our class party.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
November 8th Homework
- Worksheet 4.5A and 4.6A
- Finish your constellation if you haven't already.
- Study for the quiz over 4.4 to 4.6.
- Finish your constellation if you haven't already.
- Study for the quiz over 4.4 to 4.6.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
October 26th Homework
- Finish the worksheet I handed out in class.
- Quiz next class over 4.1 to 4.3
- Quiz next class over 4.1 to 4.3
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
October 18th Homework
- Do the worksheet handed out in class.
- Next class we have a test so make sure to see me if you have any questions.
- Next class we have a test so make sure to see me if you have any questions.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
October 12th Homework
- Do the worksheet I handed out in class.
- Page 165 #18 - 22, Page 172 #21 - 27.
- Study for the quiz next class.
- Page 165 #18 - 22, Page 172 #21 - 27.
- Study for the quiz next class.
Monday, October 10, 2011
October 10th Homework
- Finish your classwork problems on page 151 # 14 - 17, page 158-159 # 11 - 18
- Do the worksheet handed out in class.
- Remember that we have a quiz over 3.1 to 3.3 next class.
- Do the worksheet handed out in class.
- Remember that we have a quiz over 3.1 to 3.3 next class.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
September 30th Homework
- Do the Self-test on page 123 and 124. Do all the problems, if you have a question while doing the test write it down and see me during Learning Lab on Monday or email me and I will get back to you quickly.
- Remember that on Tuesday we have our Chapter 2 Test so make sure you study!
- Remember that on Tuesday we have our Chapter 2 Test so make sure you study!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
September 28th Homework
- Finish your classwork if you didn't already.
- Do the worksheet I gave you on 2.7 and 2.8.
- Presentations are on Friday so make sure you are ready.
- Do the worksheet I gave you on 2.7 and 2.8.
- Presentations are on Friday so make sure you are ready.
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 22nd Homework
- Do the worksheet I gave to you in class over 2.3 and 2.4.
- Many of you left them in the classroom, so make sure you come and get them.
Have a great weekend!
- Many of you left them in the classroom, so make sure you come and get them.
Have a great weekend!
Chapter 2 Project
Chapter 2 Project Ideas
1. The Beginning of Algebra: Among the people who contributed to the beginnings of algebra were a Greek named Diophantus and an Arab named al-Khowarizmi. Consult reference materials in your library or on the Internet and write a short one page essay about both of these great mathematicians.
2. The Bricklayer’s Formula: The formula N = 7LH gives the number of bricks needed in a wall of length L feet and height H feet. Take a tape measure to a brick building in your neighborhood. Consider a part of the wall with length and height that you should call L and H. How many bricks are in that part of the wall? Does the formula N = 7LH work for that part of the wall? Try other parts of the wall. If the formula does not work, can you suggest a formula that will work for this wall? Write about your findings in a one page essay or create a poster that shows all relevant information and a detailed explanation.
3. Learning about Pythagoras: In addition to his famous theorem, Pythagoras and his followers (called Pythagoreans) discovered many things about mathematics. They also believe that mathematics was a way to understand the meaning of nature. Look up the Pythagoreans and write a one page essay or create a poster that illustrates some of their beliefs and discoveries.
4. Optimal Health: Explore different meanings of “optimal” health. Often, fitness and diet guidelines are given in terms of intervals. Look up the optimal range of cholesterol levels, target heart rates, vitamin consumption, and other health and fitness values. Use inequalities and graphs to describe the ranges. Do these optimal ranges depend on age? On height? Create a display with your findings on a poster or write a one page essay describing the results and what your graphs mean.
5. Using Inequality Symbols: Write a short true or fantasy story in which you use all of the inequality symbols (≠, <, >, ≤, ≥).
Chapter 2 Project Rubric
I am going to give each person in class the opportunity to show their understanding of our math in a different way by working on one of the projects listed with a partner. Presentations will be on September 30th, each group will have 5 minutes to present. Here is what you will need to do:
• Get a partner. (I hold the right to not allow certain people to work together).
• Select one of the five listed project ideas.
o Make sure you have Mrs. Allshouse okay the project selection, so as to prevent everyone from choosing the same project.
• If you are writing an essay you must:
o Include a title
o Use Times New Roman
o Use 12 pt. font
o Double-space
o Have 1 inch margins
o Use A4 paper
o One page maximum, excluding list of references or sources.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o If appropriate you may have a graph or some other type of visual aid embedded within your essay.
o List your references or sources.
o Include names of both group members.
• If you are creating a poster you must:
o Include a title
o Use 40 cm by 50 cm poster board
o Type everything placed on the board
o Use visual aids to show what you are describing
o Include at least two paragraphs (7 – 10 sentences each)
o Create a colored background with construction paper, paint the poster board, or use colored poster board.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o List your references or sources.
o Label all graphs and visual aids.
o Include names of both group members.
94 – 100 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow throughout the presentation.
Presenters were very knowledgeable of the information.
All listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was apparently shown in their presentation or essay.
85 – 93 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow most of the time.
Presenters were knowledgeable of the information.
Most listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was shown in their presentation or essay.
75 – 84 Presentation was prepared and easy to follow part of the time.
Presenters were slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Some listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, one more than the other.
Research was somewhat shown in their presentation or essay.
70 – 74 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were only slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Only one or two components from listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, but one only talked once or twice.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
<69 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were not knowledgeable of the information.
The listed information was not included (see rubric).
Only one group member talked.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
1. The Beginning of Algebra: Among the people who contributed to the beginnings of algebra were a Greek named Diophantus and an Arab named al-Khowarizmi. Consult reference materials in your library or on the Internet and write a short one page essay about both of these great mathematicians.
2. The Bricklayer’s Formula: The formula N = 7LH gives the number of bricks needed in a wall of length L feet and height H feet. Take a tape measure to a brick building in your neighborhood. Consider a part of the wall with length and height that you should call L and H. How many bricks are in that part of the wall? Does the formula N = 7LH work for that part of the wall? Try other parts of the wall. If the formula does not work, can you suggest a formula that will work for this wall? Write about your findings in a one page essay or create a poster that shows all relevant information and a detailed explanation.
3. Learning about Pythagoras: In addition to his famous theorem, Pythagoras and his followers (called Pythagoreans) discovered many things about mathematics. They also believe that mathematics was a way to understand the meaning of nature. Look up the Pythagoreans and write a one page essay or create a poster that illustrates some of their beliefs and discoveries.
4. Optimal Health: Explore different meanings of “optimal” health. Often, fitness and diet guidelines are given in terms of intervals. Look up the optimal range of cholesterol levels, target heart rates, vitamin consumption, and other health and fitness values. Use inequalities and graphs to describe the ranges. Do these optimal ranges depend on age? On height? Create a display with your findings on a poster or write a one page essay describing the results and what your graphs mean.
5. Using Inequality Symbols: Write a short true or fantasy story in which you use all of the inequality symbols (≠, <, >, ≤, ≥).
Chapter 2 Project Rubric
I am going to give each person in class the opportunity to show their understanding of our math in a different way by working on one of the projects listed with a partner. Presentations will be on September 30th, each group will have 5 minutes to present. Here is what you will need to do:
• Get a partner. (I hold the right to not allow certain people to work together).
• Select one of the five listed project ideas.
o Make sure you have Mrs. Allshouse okay the project selection, so as to prevent everyone from choosing the same project.
• If you are writing an essay you must:
o Include a title
o Use Times New Roman
o Use 12 pt. font
o Double-space
o Have 1 inch margins
o Use A4 paper
o One page maximum, excluding list of references or sources.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o If appropriate you may have a graph or some other type of visual aid embedded within your essay.
o List your references or sources.
o Include names of both group members.
• If you are creating a poster you must:
o Include a title
o Use 40 cm by 50 cm poster board
o Type everything placed on the board
o Use visual aids to show what you are describing
o Include at least two paragraphs (7 – 10 sentences each)
o Create a colored background with construction paper, paint the poster board, or use colored poster board.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o List your references or sources.
o Label all graphs and visual aids.
o Include names of both group members.
94 – 100 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow throughout the presentation.
Presenters were very knowledgeable of the information.
All listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was apparently shown in their presentation or essay.
85 – 93 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow most of the time.
Presenters were knowledgeable of the information.
Most listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was shown in their presentation or essay.
75 – 84 Presentation was prepared and easy to follow part of the time.
Presenters were slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Some listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, one more than the other.
Research was somewhat shown in their presentation or essay.
70 – 74 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were only slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Only one or two components from listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, but one only talked once or twice.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
<69 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were not knowledgeable of the information.
The listed information was not included (see rubric).
Only one group member talked.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
September 20th Homework
- Come to my classroom and pick up a worksheet from me. If I am not there I will leave them outside the door.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
September 7th Homework
- Chapter 1 Review Problems: 52 - 65
- Be aware that we have our chapter 1 test (excluding section 1.10) on Friday. If you have any questions you can see me after school today and Thursday. I will also be in my classroom by 7:30 each morning if you want to see me then. I have a learning lab during 4th period tomorrow as well.
- Lastly if you need to retake your quiz then you need to come and see me today after school, tomorrow morning, or during learning lab tomorrow. If you don't retake it the grade will stay as is.
- Be aware that we have our chapter 1 test (excluding section 1.10) on Friday. If you have any questions you can see me after school today and Thursday. I will also be in my classroom by 7:30 each morning if you want to see me then. I have a learning lab during 4th period tomorrow as well.
- Lastly if you need to retake your quiz then you need to come and see me today after school, tomorrow morning, or during learning lab tomorrow. If you don't retake it the grade will stay as is.
Monday, September 5, 2011
September 5th Homework
- Lesson 1.8 Problems: 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23
- Lesson 1.9 Problems: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 - 14, 20, 21, 24, 25
-Be aware that there is a test over chapter 1 on Friday, we will review Chapter 1 on Wednesday.
- Lesson 1.9 Problems: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 - 14, 20, 21, 24, 25
-Be aware that there is a test over chapter 1 on Friday, we will review Chapter 1 on Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
August 30th Homework
- Lesson 1.5 Problems: 4, 6, 8, 14, 17, 25, 26
- Lesson 1.6 Problems: 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 27, 31, 32
- Lesson 1.7 Problems: 6, 8, 16, 18, 23, 26
- Have fun at the IAAF games, and have a great weekend!
- Lesson 1.6 Problems: 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 27, 31, 32
- Lesson 1.7 Problems: 6, 8, 16, 18, 23, 26
- Have fun at the IAAF games, and have a great weekend!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Homework Update
SKIP NUMBER 17 IN THE HOMEWORK, IT HAS TO DO WITH A NEWSPAPER ACTIVITY. WE DID NOT GET A CHANCE TO GET TO IT IN CLASS!
Friday, August 26, 2011
August 26th Homework
- Lesson 1.3 problems: 2, 4, 6, 16, 17,24, 29
- Lesson 1.4 problems: 10, 17, 20, 22, 30, 32, 33
- Study for the quiz over 1.1 - 1.4
- Lesson 1.4 problems: 10, 17, 20, 22, 30, 32, 33
- Study for the quiz over 1.1 - 1.4
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 24th Homework
Lesson 1.1: 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20
Lesson 1.2: 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22
Lesson 1.2: 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 22
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Homework
•Finish the questionnaire
•Write your weekly schedule with detailed times for all activities (include when you wake up and go to bed)
•Read section 1
•Write your weekly schedule with detailed times for all activities (include when you wake up and go to bed)
•Read section 1
Syllabus
Grade 7 SyllabusInstructor: Amber Allshouse, Room 312, aallshouse@dis.or.kr
Class Times: Blue Days or Green days, 9:30 – 10:55 am
Textbook: Viktora, Cheung, Highstone and Capuzzi – Transition Mathematics, McGraw-Hill: Chicago, Illinois, 2008.
Course Description: The grade 7 math curriculum is designed to prepare students for algebra and geometry in the following academic years. Some of what is covered includes: Using Variables, Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes, Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication in Geometry, Multiplication in Algebra, Patterns Leading to Division, Linear Equations and Inequalities, and Geometry in Space.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance of this class is expected to perform satisfactorily; excessive absences will make it difficult for students to complete the course to its fullest. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and prepared. Also, if a student knows ahead of time about an absence, they should meet with me to find out what work needs to be done when they return to the class.
Grading Policy: Grades will be assigned based upon completion of daily homework, quizzes, projects and tests. The grading scale is as follows: 93 – 100% = A, 85- 92% = B, 75 – 84% = C, 70 – 74% = D, any grade 69% or below is an F. Student’s grades will be determined as follows: class participation 10%, daily homework 20%, quizzes 30%, projects and tests 40%. Semester grades will be determined by adding quarter one and quarter 2 or quarter 3 and quarter 4; (Q1 + Q2) or (Q3 + Q4) = 100%.
Cheating/Plagiarism Policy: Cheating will not be accepted, if a student is caught cheating they will receive a zero on the assignment. The same is said for plagiarism which means copying another student’s work and calling it their own.
Late Work Policy: Late work will be docked ten points a day, unless you have an excused absence (see absence policy), and will not be accepted after 2 weeks from the original due date. Students need to attach a late work slip to their assignment or it will not be accepted. There will be exceptions made for extenuating circumstances.
Makeup Policy: Students that miss a class are expected to make up the work missed. It is a student’s responsibility to meet with me outside of class to determine what work needs to be done. Some assignments may not be able to be made up, such as: group projects or lab activities
Retake Policy: Any student that receives an F will have the opportunity to request a makeup quiz or test. To retake an assignment it is the student’s responsibility to meet me with me to determine an appropriate time within 3 class periods of the original quiz or test. Students that retake an assignment can raise their grade up to a 75 which is a C.
Additional Assistance: Additional assistance is available from me during my learning lab on green days at 1:05 – 2:30 pm as well as on Mondays from 2:30 to 5pm. If a student requires a different time they may e-mail me or set up a time that I can meet with them to provide assistance. If a student wants to meet in the morning they must email me before 7pm that night.
Homework: Students can expect homework every class period; this homework is expected to be attempted fully. If there are problems that students do not know, they should write them on their homework paper and bring them into class where we will go over the problems. Students should not ever leave an entire homework assignment blank; they should at least attempt the homework. Homework will be posted daily on the classroom blog. To get the homework go to blogger.com and type in DISGrade7 into the search bar.
Supply List:• No. 2 Pencils
• Erasers (at least 1 spare)
• Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
• 3 Ring Binder
• Ruler/Straight Edge
• TI- 83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator
Topics:
• Reading and Writing Numbers
• Using Variables
• Representing Numbers
• Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes
• Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction
• Some Important Geometry Ideas
• Multiplication in Geometry
• Multiplication in Algebra
• Patterns Leading to Division
• Linear Equations and Inequalities
• Geometry in Space
• Statistics and Variability
Class Times: Blue Days or Green days, 9:30 – 10:55 am
Textbook: Viktora, Cheung, Highstone and Capuzzi – Transition Mathematics, McGraw-Hill: Chicago, Illinois, 2008.
Course Description: The grade 7 math curriculum is designed to prepare students for algebra and geometry in the following academic years. Some of what is covered includes: Using Variables, Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes, Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication in Geometry, Multiplication in Algebra, Patterns Leading to Division, Linear Equations and Inequalities, and Geometry in Space.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance of this class is expected to perform satisfactorily; excessive absences will make it difficult for students to complete the course to its fullest. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and prepared. Also, if a student knows ahead of time about an absence, they should meet with me to find out what work needs to be done when they return to the class.
Grading Policy: Grades will be assigned based upon completion of daily homework, quizzes, projects and tests. The grading scale is as follows: 93 – 100% = A, 85- 92% = B, 75 – 84% = C, 70 – 74% = D, any grade 69% or below is an F. Student’s grades will be determined as follows: class participation 10%, daily homework 20%, quizzes 30%, projects and tests 40%. Semester grades will be determined by adding quarter one and quarter 2 or quarter 3 and quarter 4; (Q1 + Q2) or (Q3 + Q4) = 100%.
Cheating/Plagiarism Policy: Cheating will not be accepted, if a student is caught cheating they will receive a zero on the assignment. The same is said for plagiarism which means copying another student’s work and calling it their own.
Late Work Policy: Late work will be docked ten points a day, unless you have an excused absence (see absence policy), and will not be accepted after 2 weeks from the original due date. Students need to attach a late work slip to their assignment or it will not be accepted. There will be exceptions made for extenuating circumstances.
Makeup Policy: Students that miss a class are expected to make up the work missed. It is a student’s responsibility to meet with me outside of class to determine what work needs to be done. Some assignments may not be able to be made up, such as: group projects or lab activities
Retake Policy: Any student that receives an F will have the opportunity to request a makeup quiz or test. To retake an assignment it is the student’s responsibility to meet me with me to determine an appropriate time within 3 class periods of the original quiz or test. Students that retake an assignment can raise their grade up to a 75 which is a C.
Additional Assistance: Additional assistance is available from me during my learning lab on green days at 1:05 – 2:30 pm as well as on Mondays from 2:30 to 5pm. If a student requires a different time they may e-mail me or set up a time that I can meet with them to provide assistance. If a student wants to meet in the morning they must email me before 7pm that night.
Homework: Students can expect homework every class period; this homework is expected to be attempted fully. If there are problems that students do not know, they should write them on their homework paper and bring them into class where we will go over the problems. Students should not ever leave an entire homework assignment blank; they should at least attempt the homework. Homework will be posted daily on the classroom blog. To get the homework go to blogger.com and type in DISGrade7 into the search bar.
Supply List:• No. 2 Pencils
• Erasers (at least 1 spare)
• Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
• 3 Ring Binder
• Ruler/Straight Edge
• TI- 83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator
Topics:
• Reading and Writing Numbers
• Using Variables
• Representing Numbers
• Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes
• Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction
• Some Important Geometry Ideas
• Multiplication in Geometry
• Multiplication in Algebra
• Patterns Leading to Division
• Linear Equations and Inequalities
• Geometry in Space
• Statistics and Variability
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