180 Days of Math 6 Extended
Quarter 4 (All posts below here are from 4th Quarter)
Friday, April 18
Thursday, April 17
Wednesday, April 16
Tuesday, April 15
Continue with Apartment Remodel
Task 2 - Go Shopping!
We'll shop in the pod for new flooring to remodel each room of our apartment. There will be plenty of sample flooring to choose from - carpet, wood, tile, vinyl...
Task 2 - Go Shopping!
We'll shop in the pod for new flooring to remodel each room of our apartment. There will be plenty of sample flooring to choose from - carpet, wood, tile, vinyl...
Monday, April 14
Correct Homework #4 in class - area of irregular figures
Shared out strategies to divide up the rooms.
Calculated the hallway using an ingenious strategy!
Shared out strategies to divide up the rooms.
Calculated the hallway using an ingenious strategy!
Friday, April 11
NO class - Even periods only.
Thursday, April 10
Block Schedule:
Continue with min-project in groups.
Continue with min-project in groups.
Wednesday, April 9
Mini-project
Worked in groups of three to measure and calculate the area of the classroom and teacher workroom.
Worked in groups of three to measure and calculate the area of the classroom and teacher workroom.
Tuesday, April 8
NO CLASS - Even periods only
Monday, April 7
Block Schedule:
1st Half:
2nd Half:
1st Half:
2nd Half:
Thursday, April 3 & Friday, April 4
Kansas State Assessments - Part II
Wednesday, April 3
Grandfather Tang's Story
A Tangram Lesson
Today students were given the opportunity to explore the ancient Chinese puzzles called "Tangrams." While Mrs. Aldridge read the book aloud to the class, students created each character in the story using their Tangrams. Below is a link to a printable form of the Tangram puzzle you can print at home. There are hundreds of pictures one can make with Tangrams...enjoy!
Printable Tangram Puzzle
A Tangram Lesson
Today students were given the opportunity to explore the ancient Chinese puzzles called "Tangrams." While Mrs. Aldridge read the book aloud to the class, students created each character in the story using their Tangrams. Below is a link to a printable form of the Tangram puzzle you can print at home. There are hundreds of pictures one can make with Tangrams...enjoy!
Printable Tangram Puzzle
Monday, March 31 & Tuesday, April 1
Kansas State Assessments - Part I
Friday, March 28
Thursday, March 27
Wednesday, March 26
Tuesday, March 25
Monday, March 24
Review of Expressions and Equations. Algebra CSI Activity - Day I
Assessments are next week. Assessment Schedule:
Block Schedule:
Monday - 1st, 3rd, 5th hours - Part I
Tuesday - 2nd, 4th hours - Part I
Wednesday - normal schedule
Thursday - 1st, 3rd, 5th hours - Part II
Friday - 2nd, 4th hours - Part II
Assessments are next week. Assessment Schedule:
Block Schedule:
Monday - 1st, 3rd, 5th hours - Part I
Tuesday - 2nd, 4th hours - Part I
Wednesday - normal schedule
Thursday - 1st, 3rd, 5th hours - Part II
Friday - 2nd, 4th hours - Part II
Spring Break - March 13 - 23
Wednesday, March 12
Equations BINGO
Review of One-step and Two-step Equations as well as combining like terms.
Review of One-step and Two-step Equations as well as combining like terms.
Tuesday, March 11
Additional Practice with Multiplication and Division Equations.
Extended our learning to include combining like terms and Multi-step Equations.
HW #1
Extended our learning to include combining like terms and Multi-step Equations.
HW #1
Monday, March 10
Six-Step Procedure with Multiplication and Division Equations
Quarter 3 (All posts below here are from 3rd Quarter)
Friday, March 7
NO SCHOOL
Teacher Recording/Reporting
Teacher Recording/Reporting
Thursday, March 6
Unit 3.5
Mini-Quiz #2
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations with the Six Steps
Mini-Quiz #2
Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations with the Six Steps
Wednesday, March 5
Day 3 of Farm Activity
Blended Learning Day
*Complete Farm Activity
*Finish up HW 12
*Interactive Practice on Blackboard
Blended Learning Day
*Complete Farm Activity
*Finish up HW 12
*Interactive Practice on Blackboard
Tuesday, March 4
Day 2 of Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms
Farm Activity Packet
HW# 12 assigned.
Farm Activity Packet
HW# 12 assigned.
Monday, March 3
Day 1 of Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms
Farm Activity Packet
Farm Activity Packet
Friday, February 28
Practiced Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations using the Six Step procedure.
Used the iPads to scan QR codes for the problems.
Used the iPads to scan QR codes for the problems.
Thursday, February 27
Learned the Six Step Procedure for Solving Addition and Subtraction Equations - whole class instruction for this.
HW #11 assigned and due Friday.
HW #11 assigned and due Friday.
Wednesday, February 26
Hands - on - Equations Mini- Quiz
Students will demonstrate their ability to solve equations using the hands-on method taught in class.
The 3-step check will be required for each problem. Students have been practicing this skill in class for the past several days. To see the hands-on-equations method, watch the YouTube video below.
Students will demonstrate their ability to solve equations using the hands-on method taught in class.
The 3-step check will be required for each problem. Students have been practicing this skill in class for the past several days. To see the hands-on-equations method, watch the YouTube video below.
Tuesday, February 25
Continue Independently with Hands-On-Equations Packet Lessons #1-4
Monday, February 24
Re-fresh from last Friday's big lesson on Hands-On-Equations
Start on Packet, Lessons #1-4
Start on Packet, Lessons #1-4
Friday, February 21
Big Lesson Day
Today we combined our classes with Miss Dillon's class.
Introduction to Equations by using Farm Animals as variables and cubes for our constants. A scale was used as a way to model equations by demonstrating how the equal sign in an equation separates two expressions that are equivalent. See video above to see how this works.
Today we combined our classes with Miss Dillon's class.
Introduction to Equations by using Farm Animals as variables and cubes for our constants. A scale was used as a way to model equations by demonstrating how the equal sign in an equation separates two expressions that are equivalent. See video above to see how this works.
Thursday, February 20
Unit 3.5, Lesson 1
Solutions to Equations
What does the word "solution" mean in a math context?
Given equations and particular values for the variable, we checked to see if the value was a solution for the equation or not.
HW #10 assigned.
Solutions to Equations
What does the word "solution" mean in a math context?
Given equations and particular values for the variable, we checked to see if the value was a solution for the equation or not.
HW #10 assigned.
Wednesday, February 19
Unit 3.5, Lesson 1
Writing Equations
Blackboard independent practice. Familiarize yourself with the key words and phrases that signal an equation - "equals to," "is," "is the same as."
Writing Equations
Blackboard independent practice. Familiarize yourself with the key words and phrases that signal an equation - "equals to," "is," "is the same as."
Tuesday, February 18
Test:
Comprehensive Unit Exam over Unit 3, Lesson 1, 2, & 3
Comprehensive Unit Exam over Unit 3, Lesson 1, 2, & 3
Monday, February 17
Review and Catch-up Day.
Friday, February 14
Scavenger Hunt Review over Unit 3
Thursday, February 13
Pigs and Chicken Problems - practice writing expressions
Wednesday, February 12
Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
In-class practice.
In-class practice.
Tuesday, February 11
Introduction to Evaluating Algebraic Expressions
Q3 HW #8 assigned (due Friday)
Q3 HW #8 assigned (due Friday)
Monday, February 10
Friday, February 7
Thursday, February 6
Wednesday, February 5
Tuesday, February 4
SNOW DAY - NO School
Friday, January 31
Q3 HW #6 due. See Blackboard for copy of assignment.
Day 3 of Distributive property.
By Friday (today) students should have completed in class:
-Distributive property 2 page packet using visual models
-Extension worksheet #1-8
-Played matching game to match equivalent expressions in various forms
Day 3 of Distributive property.
By Friday (today) students should have completed in class:
-Distributive property 2 page packet using visual models
-Extension worksheet #1-8
-Played matching game to match equivalent expressions in various forms
Thursday, January 30
Today was Day 2 of Unit 3, Lesson 4, Distributive Property.
Instead of using Base Ten Blocks, we graduated to graphing distributive property of graph paper by using area models. Then we wrote the corresponding numerical expressions to describe the area models.
Instead of using Base Ten Blocks, we graduated to graphing distributive property of graph paper by using area models. Then we wrote the corresponding numerical expressions to describe the area models.
Wednesday, January 29
Unit 3, Lesson 1, Distributive Property was introduced.
Students used Base Ten Blocks to make this abstract mathematical property more concrete. Mrs. Aldridge provided several different situations that students had to build with the Base Ten Blocks in order to practice this new skill.
Students used Base Ten Blocks to make this abstract mathematical property more concrete. Mrs. Aldridge provided several different situations that students had to build with the Base Ten Blocks in order to practice this new skill.
Tuesday, January 28
Students finished up the accompanying worksheet for Unit 2.5, Lesson 4 "Which Ride can I go on?"
Extensions were provided to students who completed early.
Extensions were provided to students who completed early.
Monday, January 27
What Ride can I go on?
Students learned how to graph inequalities on a number line and practiced using a Powerpoint on Blackboard.
The powerpoint gave the rule for ten different amusement park rides at Busch Gardens. Students were tasked with graphing the rule for each of the ten rides.
Powerpoint and complete lesson and documents can be found on Blackboard, Unit 2.5, Lesson 4.
Students learned how to graph inequalities on a number line and practiced using a Powerpoint on Blackboard.
The powerpoint gave the rule for ten different amusement park rides at Busch Gardens. Students were tasked with graphing the rule for each of the ten rides.
Powerpoint and complete lesson and documents can be found on Blackboard, Unit 2.5, Lesson 4.
Friday, January 24
Unit 2.5 Quiz 1
What this quiz covers:
-integers (writing integers and ordering them)
-absolute value
-coordinate plane (plot points on xy plane, transformations on the coordinate plane)
What this quiz covers:
-integers (writing integers and ordering them)
-absolute value
-coordinate plane (plot points on xy plane, transformations on the coordinate plane)
Thursday, January 23
Quick review for quiz Friday.
Today we talked about the famous problem about the "Seven Bridges of Konigsberg." We learned a little about the famous city and on tried our best to problem solve. Students drew out the map of Konigsberg and work to solve the dilemma.
We'll revisit the problem on Monday.
Today we talked about the famous problem about the "Seven Bridges of Konigsberg." We learned a little about the famous city and on tried our best to problem solve. Students drew out the map of Konigsberg and work to solve the dilemma.
We'll revisit the problem on Monday.
Wednesday, January 22
Mrs. Aldridge was at district meetings today. We had a substitute and worked on an in-class assignment practicing decimal division.
Tuesday, January 21
Decimal Division using Base Ten Blocks.
Students used manipulatives to explore division of with decimals in the dividend, in the divisor, and both. "Division with Base Ten Blocks" document accompanied this activity.
Students used manipulatives to explore division of with decimals in the dividend, in the divisor, and both. "Division with Base Ten Blocks" document accompanied this activity.
Monday, January 20
MLK Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday, January 17
Finished up Transformations on the Coordinate Plane. Last 15 minutes students played various logic/math games.
Enjoy the 3-day weekend!
Enjoy the 3-day weekend!
Thursday, January 16
Activity - Transformations on the Coordinate Plane
Using a worksheet, poster board size coordinate plane, and polygon shapes, students placed the polygons at the given coordinates and then rotated, reflected, or translated them according to the directions. Students then labeled the new coordinates.
NO homework.
Using a worksheet, poster board size coordinate plane, and polygon shapes, students placed the polygons at the given coordinates and then rotated, reflected, or translated them according to the directions. Students then labeled the new coordinates.
NO homework.
Wednesday, January 15
Played "Conflict." Like "War" you play with two players and must compare the integer you play each round. Some rounds may win with the smallest integer and others with the largest integer depending on whether the "less than" or "greater than" symbol is shown. Jokers played flip the symbol. Absolute values are included so it can be a tricky game!
Q3 HW#4 assigned - Mockingjay Pin Coordinate Plane
Q3 HW#4 assigned - Mockingjay Pin Coordinate Plane
Tuesday, January 14
Continued with Unit 2.5, Lesson 2, Absolute value packet.
Start Unit 2.5, Lesson 3, Coordinate Plane
NO HW
Start Unit 2.5, Lesson 3, Coordinate Plane
NO HW
Monday, January 13
Unit 2.5, Lesson 2, Absolute Value
In class assignment - packet over absolute value
Q3 HW#3 assigned - digital copies can be found on Blackboard.
In class assignment - packet over absolute value
Q3 HW#3 assigned - digital copies can be found on Blackboard.
Friday, January 10
Continued with Unit 2.5, Lesson 1 Integers, Activities 1 & 2.
Students were also asked to work ahead and do either Extension 1 or Extension 2 in Unit 2.5, Lesson 1
No Homework for the weekend.
Students were also asked to work ahead and do either Extension 1 or Extension 2 in Unit 2.5, Lesson 1
No Homework for the weekend.
Thursday, January 9
Wrap-up of "The Locker Problem"
Started Unit 2.5, Lesson 1 Integers, Activities 1 & 2 - This can all be found on Blackboard
Q3 HW #2 assigned - due Friday
Digital copies of the homework can be found in the "Homework" link on Blackboard.
Wednesday, January 8
Continued with "The Locker Problem"
Tuesday, January 7
Introduction to "The Locker Problem"
Q3 HW #1 assigned - due Wednesday
Digital copies of the assignments can be found in the "Homework" link on Blackboard.
Q3 HW #1 assigned - due Wednesday
Digital copies of the assignments can be found in the "Homework" link on Blackboard.
Monday, January 6
"COLD" day - NO SCHOOL
Quarter 2 (All posts below here are from 2nd Quarter)
Friday, December 20
1/2 Day - Modified Schedule - NO Math class today.
Thursday, December 19
Leap Frog Activity - One of Mrs. Aldridge's favorite lessons!
Wednesday, December 18
Tuesday, December 17
Monday, December 16
Friday, December 13
Unit 2 Test 1
Before the test, Mitchell Spriggs showed us his hidden talent: solving the Rubrik's cube in under 2 minutes!
Before the test, Mitchell Spriggs showed us his hidden talent: solving the Rubrik's cube in under 2 minutes!
Thursday, December 12
Sugar Packet Lesson
Today we used Proportions to calculate how many sugar packets are in a 20z bottle of Coca-Cola, and various other drinks and snacks. Fanta has 18 packets of sugar! Wow!
Today we used Proportions to calculate how many sugar packets are in a 20z bottle of Coca-Cola, and various other drinks and snacks. Fanta has 18 packets of sugar! Wow!
Wednesday, December 11
Proportions QR Code Activity in the pod.
Had fun with the iPad app to check our answers!
Had fun with the iPad app to check our answers!
Tuesday, December 10
Continue with Statue of Mandela Activity
Blackboard Unit 1, Lesson 7, Assignment 1
Blackboard Unit 1, Lesson 7, Assignment 1
Monday, December 9
Statue of Mandela Activity
Blackboard Unit 1, Lesson 7, Assignment 1
Blackboard Unit 1, Lesson 7, Assignment 1
Friday, December 6
Finish up CSI activity.
Turn in write up.
Start proportions lesson.
Dan Meyer 3-act launch...The Incredible Shrinking Dollar Bill
Proportions practice worksheet due Friday.
Proportions quiz coming up on Tuesday!
Turn in write up.
Start proportions lesson.
Dan Meyer 3-act launch...The Incredible Shrinking Dollar Bill
Proportions practice worksheet due Friday.
Proportions quiz coming up on Tuesday!
Thursday, December 5
Finish up CSI activity.
Turn in write up.
Start proportions lesson.
Dan Meyer 3-act launch...The Incredible Shrinking Dollar Bill
Proportions practice worksheet due Friday.
Proportions quiz coming up on Tuesday!
Turn in write up.
Start proportions lesson.
Dan Meyer 3-act launch...The Incredible Shrinking Dollar Bill
Proportions practice worksheet due Friday.
Proportions quiz coming up on Tuesday!
Wednesday, December 4
Continued with CSI activity...phew (!)...investigations take a LONG time!
Tuesday, December 3
CSI Activity - Solve a crime by eliminating 10 suspects.
We used ratios, fractions, percents, and decimals for this activity.
We used ratios, fractions, percents, and decimals for this activity.
Monday, December 2
Decoding Word Problems using a word problem quadrant.
What is the problem asking me?
What do I need to know to solve the problem?
What do I NOT need to know to solve the problem?
What operation do I use to solve the problem? Solve it!!
What is the problem asking me?
What do I need to know to solve the problem?
What do I NOT need to know to solve the problem?
What operation do I use to solve the problem? Solve it!!
Tuesday, November 26
Mexi-Hexaflexagon Fiesta! Vi Hart inspired. See video below:
Monday, November 25
Unit 2 Test 1
Fractions
Decimals
Fraction - Decimal - Percent conversions
May see visual models of fraction division and decimal multiplication.
Fractions
Decimals
Fraction - Decimal - Percent conversions
May see visual models of fraction division and decimal multiplication.
Friday, November 22
Review for Unit 2 Test 1
Thursday, November 21
Intro to Distributive Property using Base Ten Blocks.
Wednesday, November 20
Continue Amazon Credit Card Lesson
Interactive Notebook Page on Decimal - Percent - Fraction Conversion
Interactive Notebook Page over setting up proportions.
Interactive Notebook Page on Decimal - Percent - Fraction Conversion
Interactive Notebook Page over setting up proportions.
Tuesday, November 19
Amazon Credit Card Lesson
How long does it take to pay off a credit card if you only pay the minimum payment each month?
How long does it take to pay off a credit card if you only pay the minimum payment each month?
Monday, November 18
Finished up Math Tango in groups.
Attempted to submit pdf's to Blackboard. No luck. :( Blackboard must find a quick upload option!
Reviewed conversion between fraction - decimal - percent.
Attempted to submit pdf's to Blackboard. No luck. :( Blackboard must find a quick upload option!
Reviewed conversion between fraction - decimal - percent.
Friday, November 15
Blackboard Day
Can you find the secret assignment?
Math Tango Activity - work in partners - due Friday
Can you find the secret assignment?
Math Tango Activity - work in partners - due Friday
Thursday, November 14
Unit 2 Quiz 2
This quiz covers:
All fraction operations (multiplying and dividing especially)
Decimal operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)
Decimal multiplication with Visual models. Need a review of this? See slideshare below.
Decimal Multiplication with Visual Models
This quiz covers:
All fraction operations (multiplying and dividing especially)
Decimal operations (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing)
Decimal multiplication with Visual models. Need a review of this? See slideshare below.
Decimal Multiplication with Visual Models
Wednesday, November 13
Finished up Decimal Treasure Hunt.
Practiced Decimal Multiplication Models on graph paper.
Practiced Decimal Multiplication Models on graph paper.
Tuesday, November 12
Hand out resources for Interactive Notebook. Paste handouts in IN.
Use Interactive Notebook as a Study tool!
Paired students and started the Decimal Treasure Hunt in the pod.
Use Interactive Notebook as a Study tool!
Paired students and started the Decimal Treasure Hunt in the pod.
Monday, November 11
Correct homework over Division of Decimals.
Review decimal division and multiplication using Whiteboards.
Dividing Decimals by Decimals
Review decimal division and multiplication using Whiteboards.
Dividing Decimals by Decimals
Friday, November 8
Continue on The Road Taken problem. All files can be found below.
Homework for Monday:
Decimal Division Practice
Homework for Monday:
Decimal Division Practice
math_6e_decimal_division_review.pdf | |
File Size: | 116 kb |
File Type: |
Need a refresher on Decimal Division? Below are a couple useful videos:
Long Division with Decimals (decimal divided by a whole number)
Long Division with Decimals (decimal divided by a decimal)
Long Division with Decimals (decimal divided by a whole number)
Long Division with Decimals (decimal divided by a decimal)
Wednesday & Thursday, November 6 & 7
Agenda for today:
1) Finish up Party Time problem in your small group. Complete the write up to explain how you solved the problem. This write up is due Thursday, November 6th.
2) In the same small groups as Party Time, start work on The Road Taken problem. The documents you need are embedded or attached below. You can either use Google Maps for this problem or the attached PDF files to help you with the route distances.
1) Finish up Party Time problem in your small group. Complete the write up to explain how you solved the problem. This write up is due Thursday, November 6th.
2) In the same small groups as Party Time, start work on The Road Taken problem. The documents you need are embedded or attached below. You can either use Google Maps for this problem or the attached PDF files to help you with the route distances.
math_6e_-_6.ns.3_task_the_road_taken.pdf | |
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math_6e_road_taken_-_accompanying_wkst.pdf | |
File Size: | 285 kb |
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6.ns.3_route_1_directions.pdf | |
File Size: | 118 kb |
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6.ns.3_route_2_directions.pdf | |
File Size: | 117 kb |
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6.ns.3_route_3_directions.pdf | |
File Size: | 132 kb |
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Tuesday, November 5
After 24 hours playing with Hexaflexagons, students were warned of the dangers of Hexaflexagon addiction. Watch the video below for helpful tips on breaking your addiction.
Today we worked in small groups to complete the following problem:
Party Time!
5 students held a party. They agreed to share expenses equally. Leroy spent $13.60 on drinks. Alex spent $2.25 on paper plates. Kerry spent $7.05 on decorations. Max spent $9.40 on snacks. Bobbi spent $2 on invitations and $5.80 on postage.
Who owes money to whom and how much?
We will finish up the problem and the write-up to our work on Wednesday. It will be due to turn in Thursday, November 6th.
math_6e_party_time.docx | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Monday, November 4
Today we took a break from curriculum and made Hexaflexagons, a 2-sided figure that has 3 faces.
Here's a video clip of Vi Hart making one.
If you enjoyed her video check at her other videos on her popular Youtube channel.
Here's a video clip of Vi Hart making one.
If you enjoyed her video check at her other videos on her popular Youtube channel.
Friday, November 1
Continue with Multiplication of Decimals.
Homework due Monday.
Homework due Monday.
Thursday, October 31
Multiplication of Decimals with Visual Models
No homework...happy trick or treating!
For a video tutorial of how to multiply decimals using visual models, click on the link below:
http://www.slideshare.net/bujols/model-multiplication-of-decimals
No homework...happy trick or treating!
For a video tutorial of how to multiply decimals using visual models, click on the link below:
http://www.slideshare.net/bujols/model-multiplication-of-decimals
Wednesday, October 30
Decimal Quilt
Copy of the assignment below.
Quilt block and accompanying worksheet due Monday.
Copy of the assignment below.
Quilt block and accompanying worksheet due Monday.
Tuesday, October 29
Non-verbal activity in the pod. Ordered our decimal least to greatest in relation to our classmates.
Played Decimal Battleship
Played Decimal Battleship
Monday, October 28
Finish up Quiz from 1
Review packet over decimals. Due Tuesday.
Review packet over decimals. Due Tuesday.
October 25
Unit 2 Quiz 1
This quiz will cover:
*Fraction Division
*Fraction Multiplication
*Fraction Addition/Subtraction
*Modeling Fraction Division visually
*Word problems with various fraction operations
This quiz will cover:
*Fraction Division
*Fraction Multiplication
*Fraction Addition/Subtraction
*Modeling Fraction Division visually
*Word problems with various fraction operations
October 24
Fraction Treasure Hunt in the 6th grade pod.
October 23
Review for Unit 2 Quiz 1
Quiz Friday, October 23
* Don't forget - Blackboard Discussion board post and replies due Friday.
* Recipe Activity due Friday (only do 3 of the 5 recipes listed below for October 21st)
Quiz Friday, October 23
* Don't forget - Blackboard Discussion board post and replies due Friday.
* Recipe Activity due Friday (only do 3 of the 5 recipes listed below for October 21st)
October 22
Recipe Activity - Day 2
We will adjust various recipes to meet the demands of our make believe catering business.
We will adjust various recipes to meet the demands of our make believe catering business.
October 21
Recipe Activity - Day 1
We will adjust various recipes to meet the demands of our make believe catering business.
For each of the five recipes below, click on the link, write down the original ingredients list (you do not need to write the entire recipe) and then make the adjustments as directed. One adjustment will be to increase the recipe. Another adjustment will be to decrease the recipe. You may work together as a team to complete the work.
1) Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes, Adjustment #1 - multiply by 2 (double the recipe)
Adjustment #2 - divide the recipe by 2 (1/2 the recipe)
2) Pumpkin Roll, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 3 1/2
Adjustment #2 - divide this recipe by 5 (only make 1/5 of the recipe)
3) Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 4
Adjustment #2 - make 2/3 of this recipe
4) Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 2 1/4
Adjustment #2 - divide this batch by 4
5) Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pie, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 5
Adjustment #2 - make 4/5 of this recipe
6) Find your own favorite Fall recipe. Go to www.allrecipes.com for inspiration. Write down the original ingredient list and make two adjustments of your own.
We will adjust various recipes to meet the demands of our make believe catering business.
For each of the five recipes below, click on the link, write down the original ingredients list (you do not need to write the entire recipe) and then make the adjustments as directed. One adjustment will be to increase the recipe. Another adjustment will be to decrease the recipe. You may work together as a team to complete the work.
1) Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes, Adjustment #1 - multiply by 2 (double the recipe)
Adjustment #2 - divide the recipe by 2 (1/2 the recipe)
2) Pumpkin Roll, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 3 1/2
Adjustment #2 - divide this recipe by 5 (only make 1/5 of the recipe)
3) Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 4
Adjustment #2 - make 2/3 of this recipe
4) Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 2 1/4
Adjustment #2 - divide this batch by 4
5) Caramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pie, Adjustment #1 - multiply this recipe by 5
Adjustment #2 - make 4/5 of this recipe
6) Find your own favorite Fall recipe. Go to www.allrecipes.com for inspiration. Write down the original ingredient list and make two adjustments of your own.
October 17-18
No School
Parent/Guardian - Teacher Conferences
Parent/Guardian - Teacher Conferences
October 16
Review of fraction multiplication. Go here for video tutorial if you need additional help: Video of Fraction Multiplication
Learn the fraction division "short cut." Go here for video tutorial: Video of Fraction Multiplication
Homework Assigned :
1) Worksheet over Fraction Division and Fraction Multiplication -due Monday
2) Blackboard Discussion Board Assignment - due Tuesday
Directions:
1) Open browser window and type in usd497.blackboard.com into the URL space
*Remember, no www or http is required.
2) Enter your ID and password. This is the same one you use at school.
3) On the right hand side, click on Math 6 Extended - 1st hour (or 3rd hour)
4) Now you will enter the Math Extended course homepage.
5) On the left hand side, click on the Discussions link.
6) The center of the page will say "Discussion Board." You are in the right spot.
7) Click on the link that says "Use of Technology in the Classroom." This is the forum
created by Mrs. Aldridge. A "forum" is the space in which the discussion will take place.
8) Once you are inside the forum you will see a tab in the center of the page that says
"Create Thread." A thread is a conversation. You will start a conversation and your peers
will respond to your post.
9) In the subject line type "your first name, initial of last name." For instance Mrs. Aldridge
would type in "Cara A." in the subject line.
10) Once you have typed up the answer to the discussion questions (posed by Mrs. Aldridge),
hit the "submit" button.
11) Read the other posts in the forum. To do this, click on the number under the "unread posts"
option.
12) If you wish to reply to a post, hit the "reply" button, type in your response, and hit
"submit" button when you are finished. Please respond to two of your classmates' posts.
Learn the fraction division "short cut." Go here for video tutorial: Video of Fraction Multiplication
Homework Assigned :
1) Worksheet over Fraction Division and Fraction Multiplication -due Monday
2) Blackboard Discussion Board Assignment - due Tuesday
Directions:
1) Open browser window and type in usd497.blackboard.com into the URL space
*Remember, no www or http is required.
2) Enter your ID and password. This is the same one you use at school.
3) On the right hand side, click on Math 6 Extended - 1st hour (or 3rd hour)
4) Now you will enter the Math Extended course homepage.
5) On the left hand side, click on the Discussions link.
6) The center of the page will say "Discussion Board." You are in the right spot.
7) Click on the link that says "Use of Technology in the Classroom." This is the forum
created by Mrs. Aldridge. A "forum" is the space in which the discussion will take place.
8) Once you are inside the forum you will see a tab in the center of the page that says
"Create Thread." A thread is a conversation. You will start a conversation and your peers
will respond to your post.
9) In the subject line type "your first name, initial of last name." For instance Mrs. Aldridge
would type in "Cara A." in the subject line.
10) Once you have typed up the answer to the discussion questions (posed by Mrs. Aldridge),
hit the "submit" button.
11) Read the other posts in the forum. To do this, click on the number under the "unread posts"
option.
12) If you wish to reply to a post, hit the "reply" button, type in your response, and hit
"submit" button when you are finished. Please respond to two of your classmates' posts.
October 15
Estimation 180 Q 20 & 21
Quarter 1 Reflection Sheet
Today we worked through the homework over fraction division with visual models.
Students were given one more day to complete the worksheet - due Wednesday.
Review of fraction multiplication.
Quarter 1 Reflection Sheet
Today we worked through the homework over fraction division with visual models.
Students were given one more day to complete the worksheet - due Wednesday.
Review of fraction multiplication.
October 14
Continue with Division with Fractions using visual models.
No procedures yet! We want to see what is happening visually when we divide whole numbers by fractions and fractions by fractions. Additionally, we will practice explaining our mathematical reasoning to our classmates.
Homework assignment - worksheet over adding & subtracting fractions (unlike denominators and mixed numbers)
No procedures yet! We want to see what is happening visually when we divide whole numbers by fractions and fractions by fractions. Additionally, we will practice explaining our mathematical reasoning to our classmates.
Homework assignment - worksheet over adding & subtracting fractions (unlike denominators and mixed numbers)
Fraction Division Using Visual Models
The image to the left is an example of division of fractions using visual models.
In order to model this easily, let's use the denominators from both fractions as the dimensions for our rectangles. In this case 3 x 6 will be the dimensions of our rectangles.
Shade 2/3 of the first rectangle and 1/6 of the 2nd rectangle. The question asks us how many groups of 1/6 can we make from 2/3? Well, 1/6 is made from 3 small squares. I can make four groups of 3 small squares each.
The answer is 4.
The image to the left is an example of division of fractions using visual models.
In order to model this easily, let's use the denominators from both fractions as the dimensions for our rectangles. In this case 3 x 6 will be the dimensions of our rectangles.
Shade 2/3 of the first rectangle and 1/6 of the 2nd rectangle. The question asks us how many groups of 1/6 can we make from 2/3? Well, 1/6 is made from 3 small squares. I can make four groups of 3 small squares each.
The answer is 4.
fraction_division_activity_using_squares.docx | |
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Quarter 1 (All posts below here are from 1st Quarter)
**Math Munch Activity due October 10th. **Remember, you need to do 4 out of 5 activities
math_munch_organizer.docx | |
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October 11
No school.
Recording and Reporting day for teachers.
Recording and Reporting day for teachers.
October 10
Last day of Quarter 1
Interactive Notebook due.
Math Munch Project due.
All outstanding assignments due today!
Today we played a game called "Overs and Unders"
The game board is embedded below.
The object is to win the most marbles by betting your marbles on the winning space - "under 7," "exactly 7," or "over 7"
Betting on Under 7 doubles your money. (Marbles bet : Marbles won are in a 1:1 ratio)
Betting on Over 7 doubles your money. (Marbles bet : Marbles on are in a 1:1 ratio)
Betting on Exactly 7 quadruples your money. (Marbles bet : Marbles won are in a 1:3 ratio)
Interactive Notebook due.
Math Munch Project due.
All outstanding assignments due today!
Today we played a game called "Overs and Unders"
The game board is embedded below.
The object is to win the most marbles by betting your marbles on the winning space - "under 7," "exactly 7," or "over 7"
Betting on Under 7 doubles your money. (Marbles bet : Marbles won are in a 1:1 ratio)
Betting on Over 7 doubles your money. (Marbles bet : Marbles on are in a 1:1 ratio)
Betting on Exactly 7 quadruples your money. (Marbles bet : Marbles won are in a 1:3 ratio)
over__unders_template.pdf | |
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Playing it safe....
"Go big or go home" is this student's motto...
October 9
Fraction Division using rectangles - visual representation of why the algorithm
works.
Review of adding and subtracting fractions - worksheet due Monday.
To review addition and subtraction of fractions, watch the following
videos below.
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers
works.
Review of adding and subtracting fractions - worksheet due Monday.
To review addition and subtraction of fractions, watch the following
videos below.
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers
October 8
Problem of the Day:
2/3 cup = 1 serving of rice.
If Chrissy eats 1 cup of rice, how many servings of rice did she eat?
Students were split 50/50 on their answers. Some thought Chrissy ate 1 1/2 servings & other groups said 1 1/3 servings.
Each group drew their solution on a large whiteboard and persuaded their classmates using mathematical reasoning why their answer was correct.
The correct solution? Chrissy at 1 1/2 servings of rice. Below are some examples of great work:
2/3 cup = 1 serving of rice.
If Chrissy eats 1 cup of rice, how many servings of rice did she eat?
Students were split 50/50 on their answers. Some thought Chrissy ate 1 1/2 servings & other groups said 1 1/3 servings.
Each group drew their solution on a large whiteboard and persuaded their classmates using mathematical reasoning why their answer was correct.
The correct solution? Chrissy at 1 1/2 servings of rice. Below are some examples of great work:
October 7
Interactive Notebook Pages 13 & 15
Fraction Practice using whiteboards
Fraction Practice using whiteboards
October 4
Late Night in the Phog Activity with Ratios.
Continue work with Dueling Discounts. Due Tuesday.
**Remember, both lines should be plotted on the same Coordinate Graph. Choose a different color for each line.
Continue work with Dueling Discounts. Due Tuesday.
**Remember, both lines should be plotted on the same Coordinate Graph. Choose a different color for each line.
October 3
Continue dueling discounts accompanying worksheet and graph of data.
Practice finding the percent of a number.
For review of conversion from decimal to percent and vice versa, watch the following video Converting Decimals & Percents
Practice finding the percent of a number.
For review of conversion from decimal to percent and vice versa, watch the following video Converting Decimals & Percents
October 2
Dueling Discounts
Today we had a friendly debate over which was a better deal - using a $20 coupon or 20% coupon?
Today we had a friendly debate over which was a better deal - using a $20 coupon or 20% coupon?
Dueling Discounts Assignment | |
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An example of how to start the graph is shown below. Please put both lines on the same graph. Draw each line using a different color and label the line. Please use a ruler!
October 1
Fraction Division small group activity
Accompanying assignment due Wednesday.
Accompanying assignment due Wednesday.
fractions_in_division.pdf | |
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September 30
Unit 1 Test
Covers: Writing Ratios, Equivalent Ratios, Reducing Ratios, Unit Rates
Covers: Writing Ratios, Equivalent Ratios, Reducing Ratios, Unit Rates
September 27
Unit Rate Video...Bellringer
Review for Unit 1Test. Test is on Monday, September 30th.
Study this weekend! Your Interactive Notebook and your previous quiz are great resources to help you study.
Review for Unit 1Test. Test is on Monday, September 30th.
Study this weekend! Your Interactive Notebook and your previous quiz are great resources to help you study.
September 26
Today's agenda:
1) Correct homework over unit rates - due today.
2) Continue with "Mixing Orange Paint" lesson. Turn into box when complete.
3) Review your Interactive Notebook Pages over Ratios & go to the Games tab for Ratio Practice you can do online.
1) Correct homework over unit rates - due today.
2) Continue with "Mixing Orange Paint" lesson. Turn into box when complete.
3) Review your Interactive Notebook Pages over Ratios & go to the Games tab for Ratio Practice you can do online.
September 25
Mixing Orange Paint Lesson...which person's ratio of red to yellow creates a lighter shade of orange?
Lesson attached below. You will need red/yellow chips for this lesson.
Lesson attached below. You will need red/yellow chips for this lesson.
mixing_paint_lesson.docx | |
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Don't forget - IN page 10 & worksheet "Unit Rates with Speed and Price" due Thursday.
September 24
Today's Blended Classroom Agenda:
1) Print & submit your pizza party write-up in your class in-box.
2) Using a ratio of 2 students per computer, watch the video called "Understanding Rates as a Type of Ratio."
3) Complete the practice problems on IN page 10. You need to find the gas mileage for each car pictured. Which car has the best gas mileage?
4) Start on the homework due Thursday. This worksheet can be found in the blue crate. It is labeled "Unit Rates with Speed and Price"
1) Print & submit your pizza party write-up in your class in-box.
2) Using a ratio of 2 students per computer, watch the video called "Understanding Rates as a Type of Ratio."
3) Complete the practice problems on IN page 10. You need to find the gas mileage for each car pictured. Which car has the best gas mileage?
4) Start on the homework due Thursday. This worksheet can be found in the blue crate. It is labeled "Unit Rates with Speed and Price"
unit_rates_example_problems.pdf | |
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September 23
Finished up Pizza Party...encountered some computer trouble today. We'll reconvene tomorrow.
September 19 & 20
Continued with Pizza Party small group activity (see 16 & 17 description)
Students will present to the class Friday.
Please post your pizza party ordering strategy in the forum below.
Also, your group must submit your strategy to the T:drive, Share with Students, Aldridge folder, Pizza Party Write-ups
Students will present to the class Friday.
Please post your pizza party ordering strategy in the forum below.
Also, your group must submit your strategy to the T:drive, Share with Students, Aldridge folder, Pizza Party Write-ups
The Pizza Party Activity | |
File Size: | 24 kb |
File Type: | docx |
September 18
Unit 1 Quiz 1
Content: Order of Operations, factoring, GCF, writing ratios and determining type of ratio.
Content: Order of Operations, factoring, GCF, writing ratios and determining type of ratio.
September 16 & 17 (block schedule - last time!)
Corrected review packet. Due Wednesday prior to quiz.
Started Pizza Party activity in small groups. Use large white boards. Will investigate the role unit rates have in deciding what the best deal is when planning pizza party. Pizza Party activity attached below. Will continue Thursday and present to the class on Friday.
Started Pizza Party activity in small groups. Use large white boards. Will investigate the role unit rates have in deciding what the best deal is when planning pizza party. Pizza Party activity attached below. Will continue Thursday and present to the class on Friday.
September 12 & 13 (block schedule)
Finish up Math MAP test
Complete review packet when finished testing. Packet due Monday.
Complete review packet when finished testing. Packet due Monday.
September 11
Normal schedule today...finally!! Yeah!
Talked about the www.MathMunch.org website and the mini-project associated with MathMunch. Mini-project due October 10
IN page 7, revisited our notes from previous lesson
IN page 11, Venn Diagram note page over rates and ratios.
Practice writing ratios as part-to-part, part-to-whole, and whole-part using the attached Microsoft Powerpoint.
Talked about the www.MathMunch.org website and the mini-project associated with MathMunch. Mini-project due October 10
IN page 7, revisited our notes from previous lesson
IN page 11, Venn Diagram note page over rates and ratios.
Practice writing ratios as part-to-part, part-to-whole, and whole-part using the attached Microsoft Powerpoint.
Ratios Powerpoint | |
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File Type: | pptx |
Math Munch Organizer | |
File Size: | 60 kb |
File Type: | docx |
September 9 & 10 (block schedule)
Math MAP test. Rescheduled from two weeks ago.
1st, 3rd, 5th hours will take MAP on Monday.
2nd, 4th hours will take MAP on Tuesday.
1st, 3rd, 5th hours will take MAP on Monday.
2nd, 4th hours will take MAP on Tuesday.
September 5 & 6 (block schedule)
What do ratios and mullets have in common? Well, we can compute one's "mulletude" by calculating one's "mullet ratio." This is done by measuring the length of the "party in the back" and dividing by the length of the "business in the front."
Students will:
- practice calculating ratios
- never look at mullets the same again
- remember this lesson for a long time
- think Mrs. Aldridge is a little weird
September 4
Returned previous homework and basic skills assessment from first week of school.
Discussed the Ratio Worksheet due today. Reduced all the ratios to unit ratios.
We will soon discuss the ratio all these objects have in common.
Read the book If You Hopped Like a Frog.
Discussed the Ratio Worksheet due today. Reduced all the ratios to unit ratios.
We will soon discuss the ratio all these objects have in common.
Read the book If You Hopped Like a Frog.
golden_ratio_assignment.pdf | |
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September 3
Mrs. Aldridge was absent. Self-paced lesson located on the T: drive. Students practiced writing and simplifying ratios.
Worksheet due Thursday.
Worksheet due Thursday.
MAP testing glitch (USD497 could not foresee this) Block Schedule continues on as planned. We cannot test today.
Instead students watch my most favorite Math documentary ever!
Instead students watch my most favorite Math documentary ever!
August 29 & 30
August 28
Introduction to Block Scheduling, Odd/Even days, G.S./Gym split block - No math lesson today.
August 27
Estimation 180 Q 6 & 7
Continue lesson from yesterday. How to simplify ratios. Students work in groups to finish up the lesson packet.
Packet due after MAP testing.
Continue lesson from yesterday. How to simplify ratios. Students work in groups to finish up the lesson packet.
Packet due after MAP testing.
August 26
Estimation 180 Q 4 & 5
Lesson: "From Listerine to Fuji Water" generously provided by Fawn Nguyen. Part II - Simplifying ratios
Lesson: "From Listerine to Fuji Water" generously provided by Fawn Nguyen. Part II - Simplifying ratios
August 23
Estimation 180 Q 3
Lesson: "From Listerine to Fuji Water" generously provided by Fawn Nguyen. Part I - Estimating
Lesson: "From Listerine to Fuji Water" generously provided by Fawn Nguyen. Part I - Estimating
August 22
Estimation 180 Q 2
Interactive Notebook Page 5 - Notes on Ratios
Students used laptops and workstations to access the T: drive, notes, and video tutorials on ratios.
"Cryptic Quiz" worksheet - due Monday the 26th
Interactive Notebook Page 5 - Notes on Ratios
Students used laptops and workstations to access the T: drive, notes, and video tutorials on ratios.
"Cryptic Quiz" worksheet - due Monday the 26th
August 21
Discussed Classroom procedures today, Interactive Notebook, and supplies.
What do you need for math class each day?
Pencil, Loose-leaf notebook paper, Interactive Notebook
Reflection on "Nana's Chocolate Milk" lesson
What do you need for math class each day?
Pencil, Loose-leaf notebook paper, Interactive Notebook
Reflection on "Nana's Chocolate Milk" lesson
August 20
Estimation 180 Q 1, thank you Mr. Stadel for creating this amazing website!
Lesson: "Nana's Chocolate Milk" generously provided by Dan Meyer.
Students worked in pairs and groups of three to solve the problem of Nana's chocolate milk.
Lesson: "Nana's Chocolate Milk" generously provided by Dan Meyer.
Students worked in pairs and groups of three to solve the problem of Nana's chocolate milk.
August 14 & 19
Initial Assessment (grade does not go in the gradebook) formative assessment purposes only.
August 12
Bulldog Blast-off! Welcome day for 6th graders.
In math class we talked about Planners. Carrying your planner at all times is a school-wide expectation. It serves as a hallway pass. It is a tool in which to organize yourself. It is a way to communicate between home and school. Bring your planner to all classes everyday!
In math class we talked about Planners. Carrying your planner at all times is a school-wide expectation. It serves as a hallway pass. It is a tool in which to organize yourself. It is a way to communicate between home and school. Bring your planner to all classes everyday!
August 13
"31-derful"
This game was generously provided by a fellow math teacher named Sarah at Everybody's a Genius. The game rules are show below. The kids worked in groups of 4-5 students and it was a great way to use some math on the first full day of school and also to collaborate with new classmates.
This game was generously provided by a fellow math teacher named Sarah at Everybody's a Genius. The game rules are show below. The kids worked in groups of 4-5 students and it was a great way to use some math on the first full day of school and also to collaborate with new classmates.