WEEK OF DECEMBER 14-18, 2015

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FALCONS,




WE ARE AT THE END OF THE FALL SEMESTER AND I AM VERY PROUD AND HONORED TO HAVE HAD THE PRIVILEGE TO MEET YOU GUYS. I AM ANXIOUS TO KNOW WHAT THE 2ND SEMESTER HAS IN STORE FOR US.   I KNOW MANY OF YOU ARE VERY HARD WORKERS AND OTHERS STILL NEED A LITTLE HELP BUT WE ARE ALWAYS HERE TO PUSH YOU.

WE ARE HAVING THE 3RD SIX WEEKS  TEST ON MONDAY AND I HOPE THE MATH REVIEW HELPS OUT TOGETHER WITH YOUR INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS.
REMEMBER TO BE IN CLASS EVERY DAY AND REMEMBER TO PRACTICE YOUR MATH EVERY DAY!

MAY YOU HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

WEEK OF DECEMBER 7-11, 2015

FALCONS,

THIS WEEK WE WILL CONTINUE WORKING ON RATES AND UNIT RATES.  WE WILL BE USING TABLES, GRAPHS, AND CHARTS TO REPRESENT RATES.

I'M GLAD YOU KNOW HOW TO FIGURE OUT THE "BETTER BUY" WHEN SHOPPING. REMEMBER WE WILL CONTINUE TO USE MATH IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES.  YOU HAVE BEEN DOING WONDERFUL SO REMEMBER TO STAY ALERT AND DON'T SLACK OFF!

GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION:

ART ABOUT ME PRESENTATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED THIS WEEK.

REMINDERS:
MATH 3RD SIX WEEKS TEST IS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015.
PRACTICE YOUR MATH ON A DAILY BASIS.
STAY WARM AND TRY YOUR BEST TO BE AT SCHOOL EVERY SINGLE DAY!

Week of November 30 - Dec. 4, 2015

MIGHTY FALCONS,

THE CHRISTMAS BREAK IS QUICKLY APPROACHING AND THIS IS THE TIME WE ALL LOVE BUT WE MUST MAKE SURE WE STAY ON TASK SO THAT WE DON'T STAY BEHIND.  WE HAVE BEGUN WORKING WITH RATIOS AND I REALLY HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE KOOL-AID RATIO LAB PROJECT IN CLASS. I SAW MANY OF YOU MAKING MATH CONNECTIONS TO THE REAL WORLD! :)

 THIS WEEK WE WILL BEGIN WORKING WITH RATES AND UNIT RATES IN WHICH I WILL PROVIDE MORE EXAMPLES BELOW.  CONTINUE GOING OVER YOUR INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS ON A DAILY BASIS AND I GUARANTEE YOU WILL SEE PROGRESS ON QUIZZES AND TESTS.

RATES AND RATIOS

The ratio is the relationship of two numbers. For example you have 2 flashlights and 5 batteries. To compare the ratio between the flashlights and the batteries we divide the set of flashlights with the set of batteries.

The ratio is 2 to 5 or 2:5 or 2/5. All these describe the ratio in different forms of fractions. The ratio can consequently be expressed as fractions or as a decimal. 2:5 in decimals is 0.4.

A rate is a little bit different than the ratio, it is a special ratio. It is a comparison of measurements that have different units, like cents and grams. A unit rate is a rate with a denominator of 1.

Example:

Sarah is buying jellybeans for her best friend's birthday party. She buys a bag of 10 lb of jellybeans that costs $45. Sarah is wondering how much 1 lb of jellybeans cost.

Geometric Construction:

We will continue working on our Geodesic Domes using straws and pipe cleaners and can't wait to see your projects!

THE FOLLOWING PICTURES SHOW OUR AWESOME STUDENTS WORKING ON THEIR KOOL-AID RATIO LAB PROJECT!

Week of November 16-20, 2015

Falcons,

This is the last school week before Thanksgiving break so let's stay focused and on task. We will begin working with ratios and rates. The good news is that rates may help some of you make a better buy during the sales going on through Thanksgiving Break, now this is when you know math pays off!

Ratios

A ratio compares values.

A ratio says how much of one thing there is compared to another thing.

There are 3 blue squares to 1 yellow square

Ratios can be shown in different ways:

Using the ":" to separate the values:		3 : 1
Instead of the ":" we can use the word "to":		3 to 1
Or write it like a fraction:		3 1

A ratio can be scaled up:

Here the ratio is also 3 blue squares to 1 yellow square,
even though there are more squares.

Using Ratios

The trick with ratios is to always multiply or divide the numbers by the same value.

Example:

4 : 5 is the same as 4×2 : 5×2 = 8 : 10

Recipes

Example: A Recipe for pancakes uses 3 cups of flour and 2 cups of milk.

So the ratio of flour to milk is 3 : 2

To make pancakes for a LOT of people we might need 4 times the quantity, so we multiply the numbers by 4:

3×4 : 2×4 = 12 : 8

In other words, 12 cups of flour and 8 cups of milk.

The ratio is still the same, so the pancakes should be just as yummy.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9-13, 2015

STUDENTS,

WELCOME TO THE 3RD SIX WEEKS!!!

WE WILL BEGIN WORKING WITH MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING INTEGERS AND THEN PROCEED TO AN INTRODUCTION OF RATIOS AND RATES. TIME IS FLYING BY SO WE NEED TO MAKE SURE TO STAY ON TASK NO MATTER WHAT. THANKSGIVING BREAK IS AROUND THE CORNER SO WE HAVE TO MAKE SURE GRADES ARE IN GOOD STANDING  IN ORDER TO NOT STAY BEHIND!   HELP WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH SO DON'T HESITATE TO COME IN.

Ratios

A ratio compares values.

A ratio says how much of one thing there is compared to another thing.

There are 3 blue squares to 1 yellow square

Ratios can be shown in different ways:

Using the ":" to separate the values:		3 : 1
Instead of the ":" we can use the word "to":		3 to 1
Or write it like a fraction:		3 1

A ratio can be scaled up:

Here the ratio is also 3 blue squares to 1 yellow square,
even though there are more squares.

Using Ratios

The trick with ratios is to always multiply or divide the numbers by the same value.

Example:

4 : 5 is the same as 4×2 : 5×2 = 8 : 10

Recipes

Example: A Recipe for pancakes uses 3 cups of flour and 2 cups of milk.

So the ratio of flour to milk is 3 : 2

To make pancakes for a LOT of people we might need 4 times the quantity, so we multiply the numbers by 4:

3×4 : 2×4 = 12 : 8

In other words, 12 cups of flour and 8 cups of milk.

The ratio is still the same, so the pancakes should be just as yummy.

GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION:

STUDENTS WILL LEARN ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF TOWER BUILDING AND WORK ON PAPER TOWERS TO FORM STRUCTURE AND BASES. STUDENTS WILL ALSO PLAY TOWER GAMES TO SEE WHAT POINTS ARE EASIER TO WITHDRAW FROM TOWERS.


REMINDERS:

BUS SAFETY PRESENTATION MONDAY @ 9:00AM

MAKE IT A FRESH GOOD START MONDAY MORNING!

ASK FOR HELP WHEN IN DOUBT.

TRY YOUR BEST NOT TO BE ABSENT!

Week of November 2-6, 2015

STUDENTS,

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK OF THE 2ND SIX WEEKS AND I SURE HOPE YOU ARE WORKING HARD AND TRYING YOUR BEST AT EVERYTHING YOU DO.

WE WILL ALSO BE TAKING OUR  MATH DISTRICT BENCHMARK #1. REMEMBER WE ARE JUST OCTOBER SO WE HAVE NOT COVERED EVERYTHING YET BUT I DO WANT YOU TO TRY YOUR VERY BEST, I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!


GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION:

WE WILL COVER GEOMETRIC STRUCTURES AND DISCUSS WAYS TO PREVENT BULLYING FROM LAST WEEKS ACTIVITIES.


REMINDERS:
TURN IN ALL ASSIGNMENTS!
ALWAYS WORK HARD!
TRY YOUR BEST TO BE AT SCHOOL EVERY DAY!



PICTURES:
GEOMETRIC TESSELLATIONS, INTEGERS ACTIVITY, AND ANTI BULLYING ACTIVITIES.

Week of October 26-30, 2015 (RED RIBBON WEEK)

Mighty Falcons,

This week will be a very busy week so let's stay focused and work hard. We will begin working with multiplying and dividing integers. We will also practice on all four integer operations so don't miss out!

MULTIPLYING AND DIVIDING INTEGERS

You multiply or divide integers just as you do whole numbers, except you must keep track of the signs. To multiply or divide signed integers, always multiply or divide the absolute values and use these rules to determine the sign of the answer.

When you multiply two integers with the same signs, the result is always positive. Just multiply the absolute values and make the answer positive.

Positive x positive = positive
Negative x negative = positive

When you multiply two integers with different signs, the result is always negative. Just multiply the absolute values and make the answer negative.

Positive x negative = negative
Negative x positive = negative

When you divide two integers with the same sign, the result is always positive. Just divide the absolute values and make the answer positive.

Positive ÷ positive = positive
Negative ÷ negative = positive

When you divide two integers with different signs, the result is always negative. Just divide the absolute values and make the answer negative.

Positive ÷ negative = negative
Negative ÷ positive = negative

GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION:

We will create an anti-bullying quote and make an artwork image including the quote. 

REMINDERS:

RED RIBBON WEEK

10/26/15-TENTATIVE ANTI-BULLYING PRESENTATION @ 10:00AM

10/28/15- Ac2E FALL FESTIVAL-MIT HOMEROOM PLEASE BRING IN A SMALL CAKE. EARLY RELEASE/ STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO COME OUT OF UNIFORM.

10/30/15-STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO WEAR HALLOWEEN COSTUMES.

PETER PIPER LOCK IN FROM 12-6AM

11/10/15- MATH DISTRICT BENCHMARK #1

PICTURES INCLUDE STUDENTS WORKING ON ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF INTEGERS GAMES

Week of October 19-23, 2015

Honors Math:

Thank you for all the hard work you put into my class and how great you are every single day! I love being your teacher!

This week we will continue to work on adding integers with the same/different signs. Remember our adding integers song! :)

We will also begin subtracting/  multiplying/ dividing integers. Remember these are your foundation rules into the algebra world I told you about. Keep on practicing every day and I promise everything will run smoothly! Remember to know your multiplication tables by heart too!

Our District Benchmark #1 is around the corner so make sure to stay alert in class so that you don't miss out.

Example:

Problem:	The highest elevation in North America is Mt. McKinley, which is 20,320 feet above sea level. The lowest elevation is Death Valley, which is 282 feet below sea level. What is the difference between these two elevations?
Solution:	When solving problems with large integers, it is not always practical to rely on the number line. Using integer arithmetic this problem becomes: +20,320 - -282 = ?
	We need a rule for subtracting integers in order to solve this problem.
	Rule:   To subtract an integer, add its opposite.
	The opposite of -282 is +282, so we get: +20,320 - -282 = +20,320 + +282 = +20,602

In the above problem, we added the opposite of the second integer and subtraction was transformed into addition. Let's look at some simpler examples of subtracting integers.

Geometric Construction:

You guys have been doing great with the STEM projects. I am very proud of you for building pre-engineering skills. This week we will begin working with art geometric tessellations!


Reminders:

October 26- Anti-Bullying Presentation at Paco Zarate Auditorium
October 28- "Spooktacular" Ac2E-MS Fall Festival- Homeroom please bring in one small cake for our cake walk.

October 30- Ac2E-MS Peter Piper Pizza Lock-In 12-6 AM. $25 Fee.

Tuesday, November 10- Math DBM#1

Try your best not to be absent! MIT has been doing a wonderful job, Keep it up guys!


PICTURES INCLUDE STUDENTS WORKING ON DIVIDING DECIMALS PYRAMID PUZZLE, WORKING WITH INTEGER COUNTERS, AND STUDENTS WORKING ON THEIR SPAGHETTI TOWER CHALLENGE STEM ACTIVITY.

Week of October 12-16, 2015

HONORS MATH

THIS WEEK IN MATH CLASS WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRACTICE DIVIDING DECIMALS. WE WILL ALSO BEGIN TO WORK WITH ADDING INTEGERS WITH SAME SIGN AND ADDING INTEGERS WITH DIFFERENT SIGNS. IF TIME PERMITS WE WILL ALSO BEGIN TO SUBTRACT INTEGERS.

 REMEMBER TO GO OVER YOUR NOTES ON A DAILY BASIS AND ALWAYS ASK QUESTIONS WHEN IN DOUBT. THANK YOU TO THOSE OF YOU THAT COME SEE ME FOR EXTRA PRACTICE DURING LUNCH. 

STUDENTS GO OVER THIS JUMP START MINI- LESSON TO BE READY FOR OUR INTEGERS MATH LESSON:     

For example: 2 + 6

Start at 2 and move 6 units to the right.

Since you stopped at 8, the answer is 8

Notice that you would get the same answer if you start at 6 and move 2 units to the right.

Find -2 + 8:

Start at 2 and move 8 units to the right.

Since you end up at 6, the answer is 6.

Find 4 + -7

Start at 4.

Here the number you are adding to 4 is a negative number(-7), so you have to move 7 units to the left.

After you do that, you will end up at -3, so the answer is -3

Find -2 + -6

Start at -2

Once again, the number you are adding is a negative number(-6), so you will move 6 units to the left.

You will end up at -8, so the answer is -8.

GEOMETRIC CONSTRUCTION:

 WE WILL BE TESTING DIFFERENT TOWER STRUCTURES THIS WEEK. REMEMBER ENGINEERS ALWAYS WORK TOGETHER AND DECIDE WHICH IS THE BEST SUPPORT FOR THEIR TOWERS IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE SAFE.  TEAMWORK IS KEY IN THE ENGINEERING WORLD.  YOU GUYS DID A TERRIFIC JOB LAST WEEK BRAINSTORMING DIFFERENT WAYS TO BUILD YOUR TOOTHPICK TOWERS AND I LOVED HOW YOU TESTED DIFFERENT KIND OF SUPPORTS FOR YOUR MINI-TOWERS. 

REMINDERS:

REPORT CARD PICK UP NIGHT AT PETER PIPER PIZZA- MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2015

PETER PIPER LOCK IN- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2015- FEE: $25

WEAR ORANGE ON WEDNESDAYS IN SUPPORT OF ANTI-BULLYING MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER.

WEAR PINK ON FRIDAYS FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER IN SUPPORT OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS. 

TRY YOUR BEST NOT TO BE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL.

EXCEL AT EVERYTHING YOU DO NO MATTER WHAT KIDS! :) 

PICTURES INCLUDE STUDENTS WORKING ON THEIR TOOTHPICK AND MARSHMALLOW TOWERS.