Morning Core will do science first! We have a visiting professor from Cal Poly who is going to show us his research on our aquaifer!
Warm Up - Multiplying Fractions Using Area Models!
Reworks!
Save your Science Fair Task for next week!
Advancement Tomorrow!
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
10-30-2013 Science Fair Task #2
Buzz Math Popcorn & Juice Box
Performance Task
Let's look at the Science Fair Task #2 - Making Fractions
Reworks
Date of Assessment was 10-25-2013
Rework Due Date is 10-30-2013
When you are finished, find someone else who is done (a "mentor"), switch papers, and check each other's work.
Click here for this week's Black Belt Rework tutorials.
Click here for this week's Blue Belt Rework tutorials.
Performance Task
Let's look at the Science Fair Task #2 - Making Fractions
Reworks
Date of Assessment was 10-25-2013
Rework Due Date is 10-30-2013
When you are finished, find someone else who is done (a "mentor"), switch papers, and check each other's work.
Click here for this week's Black Belt Rework tutorials.
Click here for this week's Blue Belt Rework tutorials.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
10-29-2013 Science Fair Task
Planner: rework your Science Fair Task. We will continue to review it tomorrow.
Let's check out your Science Fair task problem #1 to see which strategies your came up with.
Please take them out.
Date of Assessment was 10-25-2013
Rework Due Date is 10-30-2013
When you are finished, find someone else who is done (a "mentor"), switch papers, and check each other's work.
Click here for this week's Black Belt Rework tutorials.
Click here for this week's Blue Belt Rework tutorials.
Let's check out your Science Fair task problem #1 to see which strategies your came up with.
Please take them out.
Date of Assessment was 10-25-2013
Rework Due Date is 10-30-2013
When you are finished, find someone else who is done (a "mentor"), switch papers, and check each other's work.
Click here for this week's Black Belt Rework tutorials.
Click here for this week's Blue Belt Rework tutorials.
- If the person you are grading for got one correct, put a check mark next to the question number.
- If the person got it wrong, put an X next to the question number.
- Go over the problem with the person, using the answer key.
- Person who got the problem wrong should do the Practice problem to see if they understand the procedure now.
Friday, October 25, 2013
10-28-2013 Reworks Today!
In Your Planner: For Homework, finish "Science Fair" Performance Task. Due tomorrow.
Top Mentors (can sit in bean bags today):
Morning: Jerry, Jenna B, Eduardo, Shelley
Afternoon: Veriamo, Carson, Zac, Christopher
We are going to try something new this week.
You will do Reworks as usual.
Date of Assessment was 10-25-2013
Rework Due Date is 10-30-2013
When you are finished, find someone else who is done (a "mentor"), switch papers, and check each other's work.
Click here for this week's Black Belt Rework tutorials.
Click here for this week's Blue Belt Rework tutorials.
Afternoon Core: Several of you did not submit this science assignment. Click here to do it.
Those people are: Coral, Chris A, Ryan, Jimmy, Zac, Bobby.
Morning Core: Jaycee and Rolando still need to submit this assignment. Click here.
Afternoon Core: Several of you did not submit this science assignment: Click here to do it.
Those people are: Coral, Christopher, Josh, Chris A, Cameron, Christian.
PLEASE EMAIL ME WHEN YOU FINISH OR IT WILL NOT BE GRADED. Thank you!
Top Mentors (can sit in bean bags today):
Morning: Jerry, Jenna B, Eduardo, Shelley
Afternoon: Veriamo, Carson, Zac, Christopher
We are going to try something new this week.
You will do Reworks as usual.
Date of Assessment was 10-25-2013
Rework Due Date is 10-30-2013
When you are finished, find someone else who is done (a "mentor"), switch papers, and check each other's work.
Click here for this week's Black Belt Rework tutorials.
Click here for this week's Blue Belt Rework tutorials.
- If the person you are grading for got one correct, put a check mark next to the question number.
- If the person got it wrong, put an X next to the question number.
- Go over the problem with the person, using the answer key.
- Person who got the problem wrong should do the Practice problem to see if they understand the procedure now.
Afternoon Core: Several of you did not submit this science assignment. Click here to do it.
Those people are: Coral, Chris A, Ryan, Jimmy, Zac, Bobby.
Morning Core: Jaycee and Rolando still need to submit this assignment. Click here.
Afternoon Core: Several of you did not submit this science assignment: Click here to do it.
Those people are: Coral, Christopher, Josh, Chris A, Cameron, Christian.
PLEASE EMAIL ME WHEN YOU FINISH OR IT WILL NOT BE GRADED. Thank you!
10-25-2013 Science Fair Task
Winners of the Table Teams Buzz Math contest are:
Morning Core: Liliana's team! BTW, Liliana contributed 20 stars to the cause.
Top performer is Jenna B with 21 stars. Jerry came in third with 19 stars.
Afternoon Core: Christopher's team!
Top performer is Christopher with 21 stars, Cameron with 19, and Christelle with 17.
Let's check our homework problem.
If Liliana and Shelley have 14.25 cups of batter and each cupcake takes 0.75 cups of batter, how many cupcakes can they make?
Switch papers with your shoulder partner.
Click here to find the solution and check your neighbor's work.
(See answers on 10-25-13!)
Turn in any Reworks.
Clear your desk of your pen for your Advancement.
Early Finishers: work on the Science Fair Task worksheet.
Morning Core: Liliana's team! BTW, Liliana contributed 20 stars to the cause.
Top performer is Jenna B with 21 stars. Jerry came in third with 19 stars.
Afternoon Core: Christopher's team!
Top performer is Christopher with 21 stars, Cameron with 19, and Christelle with 17.
Let's check our homework problem.
If Liliana and Shelley have 14.25 cups of batter and each cupcake takes 0.75 cups of batter, how many cupcakes can they make?
Switch papers with your shoulder partner.
Click here to find the solution and check your neighbor's work.
(See answers on 10-25-13!)
Turn in any Reworks.
Clear your desk of your pen for your Advancement.
Early Finishers: work on the Science Fair Task worksheet.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
10-24-2013 Dividing Decimals
Planner: Homework - Dividing Decimals problem due tomorrow.
Here is the problem: Liliana and Shelley were making cupcakes for class. They have 14.25 cups of batter (cupcake mix). Each cupcakes needs 0.75 cups of batter. How many cupcakes can they make?
Advancement opportunity tomorrow.
Here is the problem: Liliana and Shelley were making cupcakes for class. They have 14.25 cups of batter (cupcake mix). Each cupcakes needs 0.75 cups of batter. How many cupcakes can they make?
Pass back Reworks.
Turn in Multiplying Decimals paper if you had to fix problems.
Let's check our homework!
Switch papers with your shoulder partner.
Fix the ones you got wrong for homework and turn in tomorrow.
Advancement opportunity tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
10-23-2013 Multiplying Decimals
Take out your planner: Homework - finish your Multiplying Decimals packet. Due tomorrow.
Reworks: I will no longer grade your Reworks unless you have a "mentor" sign each problem.
I am spending way to much time grading Reworks that are INCORRECT! You should not have to REDO your Reworks!
You need to find someone who got the answer correct and find out how to do the problem correctly. DO NOT JUST DO IT BY YOURSELF.
Mentors: if you sign a problem on the Rework and it is wrong, you are just as responsible!
Judo Math
Reworks: I will no longer grade your Reworks unless you have a "mentor" sign each problem.
I am spending way to much time grading Reworks that are INCORRECT! You should not have to REDO your Reworks!
You need to find someone who got the answer correct and find out how to do the problem correctly. DO NOT JUST DO IT BY YOURSELF.
Mentors: if you sign a problem on the Rework and it is wrong, you are just as responsible!
Judo Math
- Rework is due today. Make sure you have a Mentor check your work on sign it. Please turn it in by the end of the period.
- You are to watch one Video to support your Scroll work.
- You are to work on your Scroll. You must have at least one page done today. Show me your page when you are done for a STAMP. Be sure to check your answers.
- If time, work on Buzz Math. Remember the Table Team Competition. Time is up tomorrow!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
10-22-2013 Blocks Task
Blocks Task
Take out your Blocks Task 2.
Let's see what strategies you came up with!
Let's see if we can name the strategies!
Decimal Packet
Switch papers with your shoulder partner. Use the answer key and grade each other's paper. Do not tell them the correct answer. Let them try it again.
Homework tonight, fix any mistakes on your Decimal Packet.
Take out your Blocks Task 2.
Let's see what strategies you came up with!
Let's see if we can name the strategies!
Decimal Packet
Switch papers with your shoulder partner. Use the answer key and grade each other's paper. Do not tell them the correct answer. Let them try it again.
Homework tonight, fix any mistakes on your Decimal Packet.
Monday, October 21, 2013
10-21-2013 Monday Rework!
Get out your planner: Homework - turn in both Blocks Tasks by Tuesday.
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU USE THE NUMBERS 3, 4, 5 for your task NOT 3, 3, 5!
Homework Due Tuesday: Decimal packet.
Progress Tracker!
New list of students for Fahy.
Reworks. If you REDO a REWORK, you MUST use a NEW Rework sheet or I will NOT GRADE IT. Thank you for your support. :)
Also, IF YOU DO NOT PUT THE DATE ON YOUR ADVANCEMENT OR REWORKS, I WILL TAKE AN ENTIRE POINT OFF. That could cost you your belt for the week. :(
Forgot to vote for mentors! Let's do this!
Speaking of mentors...
How to coach:
Move to mentor seats. You can sit on the floor if you like.
NOTE: MAKE SURE YOU USE THE NUMBERS 3, 4, 5 for your task NOT 3, 3, 5!
Homework Due Tuesday: Decimal packet.
Progress Tracker!
New list of students for Fahy.
Reworks. If you REDO a REWORK, you MUST use a NEW Rework sheet or I will NOT GRADE IT. Thank you for your support. :)
Also, IF YOU DO NOT PUT THE DATE ON YOUR ADVANCEMENT OR REWORKS, I WILL TAKE AN ENTIRE POINT OFF. That could cost you your belt for the week. :(
Forgot to vote for mentors! Let's do this!
Speaking of mentors...
How to coach:
- Do not tell, give hints.
- Ask questions. "Why did you put the decimal there."
- Look for understanding of concepts, not just getting the correct answer.
Move to mentor seats. You can sit on the floor if you like.
Friday, October 18, 2013
10-18-2013 Advancement today!
In your planner: Homework! We have another task called Blocks Task 2. Work on the task and be ready to share your strategies next Tuesday.
Turn in your Blocks Task (One) by Monday! Be sure to edit it to make it a 4!
Advancement today! Good luck!
Early Finishers:
BuzzMath Badges!
This week we will have a Table Team competition! The table (both tables) that gets the most points (relative to the number of people at the table) by next Thursday at 3pm will win Juice Boxes and Popcorn for the table!
Green Scroll Senseis! Check out the Green Scroll website on Ms. Rickard's site for a new addition.
Turn in your Blocks Task (One) by Monday! Be sure to edit it to make it a 4!
Advancement today! Good luck!
Early Finishers:
BuzzMath Badges!
This week we will have a Table Team competition! The table (both tables) that gets the most points (relative to the number of people at the table) by next Thursday at 3pm will win Juice Boxes and Popcorn for the table!
- Grasshopperss working on the Blue and Orange Scrolls need to work on the Decimal Badges, then Fraction.
- Grasshoppers working on the Black Scroll need to work on the Fraction Badges, then Decimal.
- Green Scroll Senseis: you can work on the Fraction, then Decimal Badges to help your table team get more points!
Green Scroll Senseis! Check out the Green Scroll website on Ms. Rickard's site for a new addition.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
10-17-2013 Why are these incorrect and incomplete?
Today we will continue our investigation of the Blocks Task.
Yesterday we looked at responses that were Correct and Complete.
Today we will look at other responses that, to some degree, are INCORRECT and/or INCOMPLETE. YOUR TASK is to evaluate these responses with the rubric and edit them to make them correct and complete. Click here for the assignment.
Why do this? In order to become good at Performance Tasks, we need to focus on what makes a Performance Task CORRECT and COMPLETE. The best way to do that is to look at responses that are INCORRECT and/or INCOMPLETE. Analyzing the work of others can help us improve our own work.
In your planner: Homework due Friday - edit your own Blocks Task to make sure it is correct and complete.
Work on your Scrolls or Reworks for the rest of the period. Be sure to FIND SOMEONE WHO KNOWS how to do the problems you got wrong on your Rework and show them COACH you.
Remember, Coaches don't tell, they give hints.
Yesterday we looked at responses that were Correct and Complete.
Today we will look at other responses that, to some degree, are INCORRECT and/or INCOMPLETE. YOUR TASK is to evaluate these responses with the rubric and edit them to make them correct and complete. Click here for the assignment.
- You will edit three responses to make them correct and complete. (15 minutes)
- You will make comments for the other responses in the Is It Complete and Correct? worksheet. (10 minutes)
Why do this? In order to become good at Performance Tasks, we need to focus on what makes a Performance Task CORRECT and COMPLETE. The best way to do that is to look at responses that are INCORRECT and/or INCOMPLETE. Analyzing the work of others can help us improve our own work.
In your planner: Homework due Friday - edit your own Blocks Task to make sure it is correct and complete.
Work on your Scrolls or Reworks for the rest of the period. Be sure to FIND SOMEONE WHO KNOWS how to do the problems you got wrong on your Rework and show them COACH you.
Remember, Coaches don't tell, they give hints.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
10-16-2013 Blocks Task Continued
Today we will continue our Performance Task called the Blocks Task.
Yesterday we did the Blocks Task.
Today will identify some of the strategies used to solve this task.
Then we will use a rubric to look at examples of CORRECT and COMPLETE responses.
THINK: What were some of the components of responses that were scored at the highest level? What did we see yesterday?
Yesterday we did the Blocks Task.
Today will identify some of the strategies used to solve this task.
Then we will use a rubric to look at examples of CORRECT and COMPLETE responses.
THINK: What were some of the components of responses that were scored at the highest level? What did we see yesterday?
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
10-15-2013 Blocks Task!
Get computers.
Today we are going to do a Performance Task called the Blocks Task.
Why do this? We want to develop our skills as "Problem Solvers." Solving one problem in many ways can be more beneficial in becoming a "Problem Solver" than solving many problems, each in one way.
We will be looking for the different ways the task or problem can be solved. Most math problems can be solved in different ways.
Solving complex problems is a Workforce Skill that employers are looking for in employees.
Another important strategy in becoming a good problem solver is reflecting on one's strategies and thinking to learn from the experience.
We will reflect on our strategies by talking about them and writing about them.
Today's task:
1. PARTNERS: Do a Three Reads. (5 minutes)
Partner A and B. Silently read straight through.
Partner A. Find the numbers and make sense of them. What do the numbers represent? CIRCLE
Partner B. What is the problem we need to solve? Identify it. What questions do we have about the problem. BOX
Finished SIGNAL: Turn your Blocks Task paper upside down.
2. SOLO: Do the Blocks Task by yourself. USE PEN! (5 minutes)
If you need blocks to use, there on some on the table. Tools not Toys!
Finished SIGNAL: Turn your Blocks Task paper upside down.
3. CLASS DISCUSSION: Students share their strategies. (15 minutes)
Look over Discussion Norms. Click here.
4. CLASS: Look over the Blocks Task rubric (one per pair). (5 minutes)
(Do not write on these. Please give them back when you are finished.)
5. SOLO: Look over the Blocks Tasks examples that are a 4. Click here. Why do you think they are a 4? Write your ideas about the strategies used in the worksheet called Is It Complete and/or Correct? (10 minutes)
6. TEAM DISCUSSION: Compare your ideas about the examples with your team. (4 minutes)
One minute each team member. That means you talk for the ENTIRE MINUTE.
7. CLASS DISCUSSION: Compare your ideas - share out. (5 minutes)
Today we are going to do a Performance Task called the Blocks Task.
Why do this? We want to develop our skills as "Problem Solvers." Solving one problem in many ways can be more beneficial in becoming a "Problem Solver" than solving many problems, each in one way.
We will be looking for the different ways the task or problem can be solved. Most math problems can be solved in different ways.
Solving complex problems is a Workforce Skill that employers are looking for in employees.
Another important strategy in becoming a good problem solver is reflecting on one's strategies and thinking to learn from the experience.
We will reflect on our strategies by talking about them and writing about them.
Today's task:
1. PARTNERS: Do a Three Reads. (5 minutes)
Partner A and B. Silently read straight through.
Partner A. Find the numbers and make sense of them. What do the numbers represent? CIRCLE
Partner B. What is the problem we need to solve? Identify it. What questions do we have about the problem. BOX
Finished SIGNAL: Turn your Blocks Task paper upside down.
2. SOLO: Do the Blocks Task by yourself. USE PEN! (5 minutes)
If you need blocks to use, there on some on the table. Tools not Toys!
Finished SIGNAL: Turn your Blocks Task paper upside down.
3. CLASS DISCUSSION: Students share their strategies. (15 minutes)
Look over Discussion Norms. Click here.
4. CLASS: Look over the Blocks Task rubric (one per pair). (5 minutes)
(Do not write on these. Please give them back when you are finished.)
5. SOLO: Look over the Blocks Tasks examples that are a 4. Click here. Why do you think they are a 4? Write your ideas about the strategies used in the worksheet called Is It Complete and/or Correct? (10 minutes)
6. TEAM DISCUSSION: Compare your ideas about the examples with your team. (4 minutes)
One minute each team member. That means you talk for the ENTIRE MINUTE.
7. CLASS DISCUSSION: Compare your ideas - share out. (5 minutes)
Monday, October 14, 2013
10-14-2013 Belt Ceremony and Reworks!
Belt Ceremony!
Progress Tracker.
Behavior with a sub! Let's chat!
No more erasing!
From now on, I want you to do your math using pen! This way, you and I can learn more about the strategies you use and the mistakes you make. Failure is an option! We must fail in order to learn from our mistakes.
If you make a mistake, don't scribble it out. Just put a line through it.
Reworks!
Progress Tracker.
Behavior with a sub! Let's chat!
No more erasing!
From now on, I want you to do your math using pen! This way, you and I can learn more about the strategies you use and the mistakes you make. Failure is an option! We must fail in order to learn from our mistakes.
If you make a mistake, don't scribble it out. Just put a line through it.
Reworks!
Friday, October 11, 2013
10-11-2013 Advancement today!
Turn in your Reworks. Due today.
Take your advancement. Sorry, no belt ceremony today. You will have to wait until Monday!
Early finishers: Work on Everfi. Click here to go to the website.
Students: you will need to take 7 tests in Everfi Ignition. THESE TESTS ARE GRADED. If you do not pass these tests, you will be required to take them again, so please try your best!
Take your advancement. Sorry, no belt ceremony today. You will have to wait until Monday!
Early finishers: Work on Everfi. Click here to go to the website.
Students: you will need to take 7 tests in Everfi Ignition. THESE TESTS ARE GRADED. If you do not pass these tests, you will be required to take them again, so please try your best!
Thursday, October 10, 2013
10-10-2013 Advancement tomorrow!
Tomorrow is our next Advancement opportunity!
Let's get ready by working on our Scrolls.
I will work with Blue Scroll grasshoppers first.
Orange Scroll grasshoppers, please watch another video at the bottom of this page. Click here. Then work on problems on your Scroll.
Let's get ready by working on our Scrolls.
I will work with Blue Scroll grasshoppers first.
Orange Scroll grasshoppers, please watch another video at the bottom of this page. Click here. Then work on problems on your Scroll.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
10-9-2013 Scroll Work!
Today we will work on our Scrolls. Please be sure to turn in your Reworks tomorrow.
I will work with Orange Scroll people first.
Blue Scroll grasshoppers, please watch the video that goes with the problems you got wrong on your Advancement.
For example, if you got the multiplying decimals wrong, watch the video at the bottom of this page called multiplying decimals (click here). Then work on your Scroll pages that go with this problem. Be sure to check your answers in the answer key on top of the computer cart.
Orange Scroll grasshoppers:
Watch inequality video 2 at the bottom of this page (click here) and work on the inequality pages in your scroll. Finish 6 and 7 from yesterday first if you have not finished. Be sure to check your answers in the answer key on top of the computer cart.
I will work with Orange Scroll people first.
Blue Scroll grasshoppers, please watch the video that goes with the problems you got wrong on your Advancement.
For example, if you got the multiplying decimals wrong, watch the video at the bottom of this page called multiplying decimals (click here). Then work on your Scroll pages that go with this problem. Be sure to check your answers in the answer key on top of the computer cart.
Orange Scroll grasshoppers:
Watch inequality video 2 at the bottom of this page (click here) and work on the inequality pages in your scroll. Finish 6 and 7 from yesterday first if you have not finished. Be sure to check your answers in the answer key on top of the computer cart.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
10-8-2013 Estimate!
Evan didn't plug in Netbook yesterday! :(
Please change your name on the Progress Tracker!
The Fundraiser Thermometer!
Today I will work with the Blue Belts. The key to mastering decimal operations is estimating!
Orange Belt Advancements, be sure to watch inequality video one then work on your scroll.
Please work on the inequality problems in your Scroll on pages 6 and 7.
Then do Buzz Math on Integers - Absolute Value.
Please change your name on the Progress Tracker!
The Fundraiser Thermometer!
Today I will work with the Blue Belts. The key to mastering decimal operations is estimating!
Orange Belt Advancements, be sure to watch inequality video one then work on your scroll.
Please work on the inequality problems in your Scroll on pages 6 and 7.
Then do Buzz Math on Integers - Absolute Value.
Monday, October 7, 2013
10-7-2013 Rework!
Chairs for Mentors today!
Morning Core Mentors: Jaycee, Jenna B, Lily, Liliana!
Afternoon Core Mentors: Tyler B, Christelle, Zac, Carson!
Some people wrote that no one helped them. This means you are not doing your rework correctly! You are not to do your Rework alone. You didn't know how to do it the first time. You need to FIND SOMEONE WHO DID IT CORRECTLY and ask them to explain it to you! Many of you are doing your Reworks INCORRECTLY! This is a waste of your time and mine because I have to grade them twice!
Missing Reworks for this week (not counting past weeks):
Morning Core: Shelley, Tosh, Jenna B, Sam, Joseph, Carlos, Ozzy, Jaycee, Santi, Corey, Eduardo, Lily, Tyler, Harvey!
Afternoon Core: Justin, Christopher, Josh, Chris, Theo, Christian, Race, Herson, Richie!
Check your progress in Power School!
Reworks today. Put the date due (Thursday 10-10) and the Assessment Letter (A, B, C) on your Rework.
Find someone who knows how to do the problem correctly! Reworks are due on Thursday. Please turn in early if you finish. That way I can grade it and get it back quick so you can study for next Advancement.
Let's focus on Explanations today.
For your Explanation, I am looking for you to explain the math rule that you are using. For example, some people say "I put the decimal in the wrong place."
That is not a good Explanation.
A good explanation would be: I put the decimal in the wrong place because problem was $9.75 times 32 hours and I know that 10 x 32 is $320. I realize now that I should have estimated first. Then I would have known that 32 x 9.75 is $312 not 31.2.
Another example would be -23 is more than -27 because it is closer to zero on a number line.
This is not a good example of an explantation and not a good rule. Why is this not a good rule?
Planner
Homework: you should be doing 1-2 pages each day in your Scroll!
Reworks due Thursday.
Don't forget your paper The Fundraiser Thermometer. (purple paper) Due tomorrow.
Morning Core Mentors: Jaycee, Jenna B, Lily, Liliana!
Afternoon Core Mentors: Tyler B, Christelle, Zac, Carson!
Some people wrote that no one helped them. This means you are not doing your rework correctly! You are not to do your Rework alone. You didn't know how to do it the first time. You need to FIND SOMEONE WHO DID IT CORRECTLY and ask them to explain it to you! Many of you are doing your Reworks INCORRECTLY! This is a waste of your time and mine because I have to grade them twice!
Missing Reworks for this week (not counting past weeks):
Morning Core: Shelley, Tosh, Jenna B, Sam, Joseph, Carlos, Ozzy, Jaycee, Santi, Corey, Eduardo, Lily, Tyler, Harvey!
Afternoon Core: Justin, Christopher, Josh, Chris, Theo, Christian, Race, Herson, Richie!
Check your progress in Power School!
Reworks today. Put the date due (Thursday 10-10) and the Assessment Letter (A, B, C) on your Rework.
Find someone who knows how to do the problem correctly! Reworks are due on Thursday. Please turn in early if you finish. That way I can grade it and get it back quick so you can study for next Advancement.
Let's focus on Explanations today.
For your Explanation, I am looking for you to explain the math rule that you are using. For example, some people say "I put the decimal in the wrong place."
That is not a good Explanation.
A good explanation would be: I put the decimal in the wrong place because problem was $9.75 times 32 hours and I know that 10 x 32 is $320. I realize now that I should have estimated first. Then I would have known that 32 x 9.75 is $312 not 31.2.
Another example would be -23 is more than -27 because it is closer to zero on a number line.
This is not a good example of an explantation and not a good rule. Why is this not a good rule?
Planner
Homework: you should be doing 1-2 pages each day in your Scroll!
Reworks due Thursday.
Don't forget your paper The Fundraiser Thermometer. (purple paper) Due tomorrow.
Friday, October 4, 2013
10-4-2013 Advancement Today
Turn in Reworks!
Advancement today.
Early finishers can go to Ignition on my STEAM website.
Thursday, October 3, 2013
10-3-2013 The Blue Scroll is all about Decimals!
Fraction Warm Up First
Turn in Reworks Today!
Redos of Reworks: Please do them on a NEW REWORK!!!!
Then I will continue working with the Blue Scroll People on the big decimal problem.
Orange Scroll people work on your Scroll. I will work with you after the Blue.
Make sure to watch one Orange Scroll video today.
Turn in Reworks Today!
Redos of Reworks: Please do them on a NEW REWORK!!!!
Then I will continue working with the Blue Scroll People on the big decimal problem.
Orange Scroll people work on your Scroll. I will work with you after the Blue.
Make sure to watch one Orange Scroll video today.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
10-2-2013 Scroll Work Today
Fraction Warm Up!
Take out your Performance Task The Fund Raiser Thermometer.
My question to you last night was how much money do the students still need to raise?
Do not throw away this paper, we will be working on it again tomorrow.
Today in Judo Math, make sure you turn in your rework today.
Then work on your Scroll. You should be completing 2 pages of your Scroll everyday. If you do not finish 2 pages during class, you need to work on your Scroll at home.
Take out your Performance Task The Fund Raiser Thermometer.
My question to you last night was how much money do the students still need to raise?
Do not throw away this paper, we will be working on it again tomorrow.
Today in Judo Math, make sure you turn in your rework today.
Then work on your Scroll. You should be completing 2 pages of your Scroll everyday. If you do not finish 2 pages during class, you need to work on your Scroll at home.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
10-1-2013 Fund Raising Thermometer
Library book missing. Have you seen it? Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules.
Today we will do our first Performance Task.
The big deal with Perfornance Tasks is figuring out what the challenge is.
First we will do something called 3 Reads. Has anyone done a 3 Reads before?
1. Read straight through for content.
2. Read numbers and look for their relationships. Discuss.
3. Summarize - what could the problem be?
What do we know about fund raisers?
How can we track the progress in a fund raiser?
How can a thermometer be used to track our progress to the goal?
How did we measure the shared portion of the thermometer?
How can we figure out a fraction for the shared part?
Are the students ahead or behind schedule? How do we know?
Which day do you think they will reach their goal? What is your evidence?
What do we know about rates?
Today we will do our first Performance Task.
The big deal with Perfornance Tasks is figuring out what the challenge is.
First we will do something called 3 Reads. Has anyone done a 3 Reads before?
1. Read straight through for content.
2. Read numbers and look for their relationships. Discuss.
3. Summarize - what could the problem be?
What do we know about fund raisers?
How can we track the progress in a fund raiser?
How can a thermometer be used to track our progress to the goal?
How did we measure the shared portion of the thermometer?
How can we figure out a fraction for the shared part?
Are the students ahead or behind schedule? How do we know?
Which day do you think they will reach their goal? What is your evidence?
What do we know about rates?