MATH 6 LESSONS AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS

 

Looking
Ahead
  Tuesday, June 23rd - 4th Quarter Report Cards MAILED home
Monday 6/8 Finish End-of-Year Quiz - if needed
Collect Math Home Textbooks - Last Call!
Math Movie: Surface Area/Volume/Angles
Computer Lab: Explore MEAP Review Site - www.LinkstoLearning.com
HW: none
7:00 p.m. - Grade 8 Promotions and Awards Ceremony - front lawn
Tuesday 6/9 Discuss End-of-Year Quiz - Look at missed questions
Reflect on the Year/Go through Portfolios!
Outside Activity: Metric Cheer and Reflection Song
HW: Parent Signature on Parent Letter
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Grade 8 Party
Wednesday 6/10 3:00 - 3:17 p.m. - Last 6th Grade Locker Clean Out - Please do not throw away unwanted supplies - please take home or place supplies in donation bins
Activity: Using Geoboards to create Unique Shapes/Angles
HW: none
6:30 p.m. Grosse Pointe South Graduation
Thursday 6/11 1/2 Day Today - Students dismissed about 11:00 a.m.
Students may only bring a PEN to school today for yearbook signing.  Please leave backpacks at home!
8:25 Students report to Advisory - not 1st hour
8:45 - 10:00 Variety/Talent Show in the Gym
10:00 - 10:45 6th Graders in Breezeway to all sign yearbooks
Students will be dismissed by grade level about 11:00 a.m.

6:30 p.m. Grosse Pointe North Graduation
HW: Have a safe and relaxing summer!
Friday 6/12 No School Today - 1st full day of summer vacation!
Have a safe and relaxing summer! I will miss you all!
Next
Week's
Topics
  Use Mrs. Berschback-Moyer's web site Math Links over the summer!

 

Looking
Ahead
  Thursday, June 11th - Last Day of School - Students dismissed @ 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 23rd - 4th Quarter Report Cards MAILED home
Monday 6/1 Review Ch. 8 Geometry and Math 6 Key Concepts
HW: Yellow MEAP PREP Sheet # 1-24 all columns
Tuesday 6/2 Review Ch. 8 Geometry and Math 6 Key Concepts
8-3: Angle Relationships
HW: Yellow MEAP PREP Sheet # 34-49 all columns
7:00 p.m. - Grade 6 Awards Night in the Gym
Wednesday 6/3 Review Ch. 8 Geometry and Math 6 Key Concepts
HW: Review Yellow MEAP PREP Sheet - all #1-49
Thursday 6/4 End-of-Year Quiz
HW: Review Yellow MEAP PREP Sheet - all #1-49
Friday 6/5 Finish End-of-Year-Quiz
Collect Home Textbooks Today
HW: "Reflection" Ditto (in pen please!)
Next
Week's
Topics
  Last Day to turn in HOME MATH 6 textbooks is Monday, June 8th - Thank You!!!
Hands-on
Geometry Lessons! Fun Fun Fun!!!
Reflecting on a great year!


 

Looking
Ahead
  Tuesday, June 2nd - Grade 6/7 Awards Night in the Gym - Grade 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11th - Last Day of School - Students dismissed @ 11:00 a.m. after the variety show.
Tuesday, June 23rd - 4th Quarter Report Cards MAILED home
Monday 5/25 No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday 5/26 Chapter 8: Intro to Geometry
Cooperative Activity: Create 17 Polygons on your poster board
HW: p. 413 #1-12
Wednesday 5/27 Chapter 8: Intro to Geometry
Cooperative Activity: Cut and Paste Vocabulary Terms
HW: p.427 #31, 35-38
p. 434 #17-20
p.454 #7-10, 13-16
p. 419 #31-32, 33, 37
Thursday 5/28 8-2: Measuring and Classifying Angles
HW: Ditto 8-2 (Use the protractor you received in class today!)
Friday 5/29 8-10: Reflections/Rotations/Translations
Outside Activity: Learned a Cheerleading Routine - really!
Received/Discussed 11C QUIZ

HW: p.461 # 1-8 AND Ditto 8-10 Practice A
Parent Signature/Review on 11C Quiz
Next
Week's
Topics
  6/1 Monday: Lesson: Triangles and Line Relationships
6/2 Tuesday: Review Ch. 8 Geometry and Math 6 Key Concepts -
(Awards Practice during part of 1st hour)
6/3 Wednesday: Review Ch. 8 Geometry and Math 6 Key Concepts
6/4 Thursday: End of the Year Quiz (This quiz will include Geometry Questions)

6/5 Friday: Finish End of the Year Quiz and Collect Home Textbooks

 

Looking
Ahead
  Friday, May 22nd - No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 25 - No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 2nd - Grade 6/7 Awards Night in the Gym - Grade 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11th - Last Day of School - Students dismissed @ 11:00 a.m. after the variety show.
Tuesday, June 23rd - 4th Quarter Report Cards MAILED home
Monday 5/18 Review Integers
Classwork: Ditto Ch. 8 test (not counted as a test, just practice)
HW: Ditto 11-8
Tuesday 5/19 11-10: Graphing Functions
HW: Ditto 11-10 (only 6 problems!)(Note: Choir students and tour guides who MISSED CLASS TODAY may turn in this assignment on Thursday.)
Wednesday 5/20 11-10: Graphing Functions
HW: 11C Study Guide
CSS = Check, Score, and get parent Signature
Thursday 5/21 11C Quiz Today
HW: None or Make Up Work
Friday 5/22 No School
Next
Week's
Topics
  Monday: No School 
Geometry: Angles, Triangle Relationships

 

 

Looking
Ahead
  Friday, May 15th - No School - Staff Development Day
Tuesday, May 19th - Vocal Music Concert - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd - No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Monday, May 25 - No School - Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 2nd - Grade 6/7 Awards Night in the Gym - Grade 6 @ 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 11th - Last Day of School - Students dismissed @ 11:00 a.m. after the variety show.
Tuesday, June 23rd - 4th Quarter Report Cards MAILED home
Monday 5/11 11-9: Tables & Functions
Honors Band Assembly Today
HW: Ditto 11-9 Practice A - #1-9
Tuesday 5/12 Solving 2-Step Equations (not in Course 1 Textbook)
Activity: Computer Lab
Explored: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_4_t_2.html
HW: none
Wednesday 5/13 Review Solving 2-Step Equations (not in Course 1 Textbook)
Activity: Expressions Hallway Activity
HW: Ditto 12-1 Practice A
Thursday 5/14 Review 2-Step Equations
Classwork: Ditto 12-1 Practice B
HW: p.478 #1-5, 8-9, 11, 13-14 CALC. OK AND
p.60 #2-7, 12-19, 28-33

Final Track Meet @ Lakeview High School
Friday 5/15 No School - Staff Development Day
Next
Week's
Topics
  Monday: Review Coordinate Grids
Tuesday: 11-10-Graphing Functions
Wednesday: Review 11C
Thursday: 11C Quiz - Covering Sections 11-8, 11-9, 11-10 and 2-Step Equations (not in text)
Friday: No School
Next Chapter will be Chapter 8

 

Looking
Ahead
  Reminder: Monday, May 11th - School begins @ 8:25 a.m.!!!
Monday 5/4 Review Math 6 Concepts - MEAP PREP
HW: MEAP PREP Sheet #17-32 Definition Column Only
Tuesday 5/5 No School Today
Wednesday 5/6 Review Math 6 Concepts - MEAP PREP
HW: MEAP PREP Sheet #1-32 Example Column Only
Thursday 5/7 NWEA TESTING
HW: none
4:00 p.m. - Final Basketball Game Parcell's @ Brownell
Friday 5/8 11-8: Solving Integers Equations using ALGEBRA
HW: p.638 #1-16 SAS (Show all steps) and #72 
Next
Week's
Topics
  11B Quizzes will be returned on Monday
11-9-Tables & Functions
11-10: Graphing Functions

 

Looking
Ahead
  Pinnacle is updated!
Monday, May 4th - School begins @ 8:25 a.m.!!!
Monday 4/27 11-4/11-5 Review Adding and Subtracting Integers
Learn GOLF terminology/Explore Tiger Woods 1997 Scorecard
Review Exponents in Class Today
HW: p. 619 #1-14, 70 and p.623 #1-9, 23-30, 45
Tuesday 4/28 11-6/11-7: Multiplying and Dividing Integers
HW: Ditto 11-6 "Practice B" and Ditto 11-7 "Practice B"
Wednesday 4/29 Review Day #1: 11-4/11-5/11-6/11-7
Activity: Integer Buzz Words on the Boards in Groups
HW: p. 735 #28-36 and p.736 #37-52
Thursday 4/30 Review Day #2: 11-4/11-5/11-6/11-7
Activity: Integer Cakewalk - outside!!!
Begin Puzzle Review
HW: 11B Study Guide - self check and score (Note: #25 = -8 and #32= -3)
Friday 5/1 Finish Review Puzzles
11B QUIZ today
HW: MEAP PREP Sheet - both sides - Complete only the definition column using your textbook glossary.
Next
Week's
Topics
  Monday & Tuesday: MEAP PREP - We will take a break from Chapter 11 and we will review Important Math 6 Concepts/Vocabulary/etc.
Wednesday: Spring NWEA Math Testing HW: none
Thursday: 11-8-Solving Integers Equations using ALGEBRA
Friday: 11-9-Tables & Functions

 

Looking
Ahead
  Monday, April 27th will be the last late start Monday for the school year.
Monday 4/20 Review 11-1/11-2/6-6/11-3
Classwork: Ditto 2-1 Integer Problem Solving and Ditto 11-3 Practice B
HW: p. 614 #1-9, 11-25
Tuesday 4/21 Review 11-1/11-2/6-6/11-3
HW: 11A Study Guide - Parent Sig./Self Check/Score
Wednesday 4/22 11A QUIZ Today
HW: Optional Extra Credit
Earth Day
Advisory - Locker Clean Out
Advisory - Receive 3rd Quarter Report Card
4:00 p.m. - Grade 6 basketball games - Brownell @ Pierce
Thursday 4/23 11-4: Adding Integers
HW: Ditto 11-4 - Practice B
Friday 4/24 11-5: Subtracting Integers
Learn Mrs. B-Moyer's famous strategy - "bloop-bloop"
HW: Ditto 11-5 - Practice B
4:00 p.m. - Grade 6 basketball games - Parcells @ Brownell
Next
Week's
Topics
  Review Add and Subtract Integers
Explore golfer Tiger Wood's 1997 Master's Tournament Scorecard - WOW!
Learn how to Multiply and Divide Integers
11B QUIZ next week Thursday or Friday

 

Looking
Ahead
 

**Thursday, April 9th - School Ends @ 3:17 p.m. for break
***Friday, April 10th - Sunday, April 19th - SPRING VACATION
NEW for 4th quarter - All Quizzes/Tests must be finished the same day they are administered! Most quizzes/tests are designed to be completed in about 20 minutes.  The class period is 55 minutes.  If additional time is necessary, students may finish their quiz in my room during lunch.

Monday 4/6 6-6: Ordered Pairs
Classwork: Ditto 9-11
HW: p.320 #1-6, 11-16, 23-35

3:30 - 5:00 - 6th grade basketball begins today
Tuesday 4/7 11-3: The Coordinate Plane
HW: p. 612 #1-6, 10-21, 28-35
Wednesday 4/8 11-1/11-2: Review Integers
HW: Ditto "Shipwreck" Drawing
Ditto "Shipwreck" Puzzle
Thursday 4/9 11-3: The Coordinate Plane
Activity: What is the ordered pair for your seat? Are you sitting on an axis?
Beware! Room A15 has been turned into a Giant Coordinate Grid
HW: none
Adjusted Schedule Today due to the assembly from 2:30 - 3:17 - Lunch = 11:10 - 11:40
Friday 4/10 No School
Next
Week's
Topics
  Have a relaxing & restful vacation!
We will have the 11A Quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday after break!
After the quiz, we will add/subtract/multiply/divide integers!

 

Looking
Ahead
 

***Monday, April 6th - 6th Grade Basketball begins.  There are no cuts and everyone will play.  If you are interested, please sign up in the gym at one of the bulletin boards.   Please include a shirt size for your game shirt that you will get to keep after the season.   Shirts cost $7.00.   Please see Mrs. Francis (P.E. Teacher) if you have any questions.
***Thursday, April 2, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 1:00 p.m.
***Reminder: Students will receive ONE reminder slip for all make up homework.  They are identified as:
*Absent = “green slip”
*Redo = “blue slip”
*Zeros = “pink slip”
Students are asked to make up their work on these “slips.”  All “slips” require a parent signature and must be turned in no later than the following Monday for credit.  Thank you for your support.
Reminder: Extra copies of all worksheets can be accessed from the
OUTSIDE pocket folder on Mrs. B-Moyer's door. 

Monday   11-1: Integers in Real-World Situations
Activity: Group Game on the Boards - BUZZ WORDS!!!
HW: p.604 #1-3, 8-11, 30-39, 41
Tuesday   Make Up Test/Quiz Day
Finish All Flashbacks
HW: none or make up work
Wednesday   11-1: Integers
Activity: Integer Kosh Ball Game in the Hallway
HW: none (p.606 was for April Fools Day)
8:25 - 11:45 Hours 1 through 6
11:50 - 12:20 Lunch
12:20 Students report to their Advisory Teacher
1:00 - about 3:00 p.m. - Entire school at Parcell's for THE WIZ
Thursday   Discussion on: RESPECT (property/each other/your teacher)
Return 7A & 7B Quizzes
HW: ### Parent Sig. on (3) : 7A QUIZ/ 7B QUIZ/ Corrections Page
(Please return on Friday)
Thursday, April 2, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 7:00 p.m.
Friday   Lesson: Absolute Value (p. 762 in textbook)
Discuss 7A/7B Quiz Corrections
HW: Ditto "Practice 10-1"
End of 3rd marking period - Please Check Pinnacle
Next
Week's
Topics
  Review 11-1: Integers in Real-World Situations
Review 11-2: Comparing and Ordering Integers
6-6: Ordered Pairs
11-3: The Coordinate Plane
Saturday, April 4, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 1:00 p.m. - I plan to be at this performance! :)
**Thursday, April 9th - School Ends @ 3:17 p.m. for break
***Friday, April 10th - Sunday, April 19th - SPRING VACATION

 

Looking
Ahead
  Friday, March 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - All School Activity Night - Grades 6-8 - Gym
Wednesday, April 1st - AM - Speed Day / PM - Entire school to Parcell's for THE WIZ
Friday, April 3rd - End of 3rd marking period
Thursday, April 9th - School Ends @ 3:17 p.m. for break
Friday, April 10th - Sunday, April 19th - break
Monday 3/23 7-10: Discounts/Sales Tax
Discuss: Michigan Sales Tax = 6%
HW: p.393 #34 (CALC. OK) and p.396 #1,4,5,12,13,17 (CALC. OK)
Tuesday 3/24 7-10: Discounts/Sales Tax/Tips
Discuss: Chicago Downtown 10.25% sales tax vs. Illinois 6.25%
Discuss: Strategy to Tip 18% - Multiply the tax by 3!!!
Activity: "Going to the TOY STORE" - Finding Discounts
HW: Ditto 7-10 (CALC. OK)
Wednesday 3/25 Review 7-10: Discounts/Sales Tax/ Tips
Discuss Homework
HW: p.398 #1-20 (CALC. OK)
Thursday 3/26 Review 7-7, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10
HW: p.406 #36-38 (CALC. OK)
P. 407 #14-25 (CALC. OK)

Self Check and Score - Correct Answers were written in Spiral
Friday 3/27 7B QUIZ Today covering 7-7/7-8/7-9/7-10
HW: none
TWIN DAY: Dress up the same as another student for spirit day!
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - All School Activity Night - Grades 6-8 - Gym
Next
Week's
Topics
  Review Fractions
Integers - Chapter 11
Quizzes will be returned on Monday!

 

Looking
Ahead
  Friday, March 20th - Spirit Day - HAT DAY
Friday, March 27th - Spirit Day - TWIN DAY
Friday, March 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - All School Activity Night - Grades 6-8 - Gym
Parents:
I enjoyed sharing with you your son/daughter’s math progress during Spring Conferences. As always, please feel free to e-mail or call me at any time to discuss your son/daughter’s math progress.
Reminder: Students will receive ONE reminder slip for all make up homework.  They are identified as:
*Absent = “green slip” - NEW
*Redo = “blue slip”
*Zeros = “pink slip”
Students are asked to make up their work on these “slips.”  All “slips” require a parent signature and must be turned in no later than the following Monday for credit.  Thank you for your support.
Reminder: Extra copies of all worksheets can be accessed from the
OUTSIDE pocket folder on Mrs. B-Moyer's door. 
Note: I wrote in many student's planners on 3/17/09 regarding missing 3rd quarter assignments!
Parents: Oh-no - Many of Mrs. B-Moyer's classroom supplies have vanished!  Please monitor that your son/daughter has an organized binder complete with labeled
pencils/pens/scissors/glue stick/calculator/etc. - Thank You!
Monday 3/16 Review 7-1, 7-2, 7-3
HW: 7A STUDY GUIDE - Self Check & Score
Tuesday 3/17 7A QUIZ TODAY
HW: p.284 #47-50 SAW (Review Dividing Fractions)
p. 126 #21-27 (Review Scientific Notation)
Wednesday 3/18 7-7/7-8: Fractions <-> Decimals <-> Percents
Activity: Puzzle
HW: Ditto "Chart"  (CALC. OK)
### Parent Sig. on 5B QUIZ
Thursday 3/19 Review 7-7/7-8: Fractions <-> Decimals <-> Percents
7-9: % OF
Activity: Snowball
HW: p.383 #4-11 (CALC. OK)
p.387 #1-10 (CALC. OK)
p.392 #16-17 SAW
Friday 3/20 7-9: % OF
Activity: "Grab It" - Percent Of
HW: p.392 # 3-15 SAW, #31 SAW
HAT DAY - Wear your favorite hat for Spirit Day!
Next
Week's
Topics
  7-10: Using Percents - Discounts/Tips/Sales Tax
7B Quiz covering 7-7/7-8/7-9/7-10 tentative next week Thursday or Friday

 

Looking
Ahead
  Friday, March 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - All School Activity Night - Grades 6-8 - Gym
Wednesday, April 1, Drama Club Matinee-"The Wiz" - 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 4, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, Spring Vacation begins @ 3:17 p.m.
Monday, May 11, 10:35 a.m. - All 3 middle schools Honors Band & Orchestra Assembly in Gym
Monday 3/9 7-2/7-3: Proportions/Using Tables
HW: Ditto 4-6 and Ditto 7-2
Tuesday 3/10 7-3: Proportions
Computing Proportions Using the "Criss Cross Applesause" Method
HW: p.364 #2-5 SAW, #13-20SAW (CALC. OK)
Wednesday 3/11 7-3: Proportions
HW: Finish Classwork p.272 #7, 43, 52 (SAW on all)
p. 378 #1-2, 3, 8-11 (SAW on #3,8-11)
Thursday 3/12 Activity: Computer Lab - Access HOLT Online Textbook
HW: none
1/2 Day: Students Dismissed @ 11:33 a.m.
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. & 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.- Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday 3/13 7-1/7-2/7-3: Review
Hallway Activity: Problem Solving Using Rates

HW: Ditto 7-1 Rates
 
Next
Week's
Topics
  7A QUIZ next week Tuesday covering 7-1: Ratios/Rates, 7-2: Tables, 7-3: Proportions!
All make up work from the previous week is due on Monday!

 

Looking
Ahead
  PINNACLE IS UPDATED!!!  Please take a moment this weekend to view grade. 
If your child was absent this week, please have your child attend my Tuesday lunch workshop and/or see me Thursday after school (@11:33 a.m.)  next week in order to make up the  Flashback Activity.  Thank You.

Thursday, March 5, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.- Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 12, 1/2 Day - Speed Day - Students dismissed @ 11:33 a.m.
Thursday, March 12, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. & 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.- Parent Teacher Conferences
Friday, March 27, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. - All School Activity Night - Grades 6-8 - Gym
Wednesday, April 1, Drama Club Matinee-"The Wiz" - 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 2, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 3, Drama Club -"The Wiz" - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 9, Spring Vacation begins @ 3:17 p.m.
Monday, May 11, 10:35 a.m. - All 3 middle schools Honors Band & Orchestra Assembly in Gym
Monday 3/2 5B Quiz on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
HW: none
Tuesday 3/3 7-1: Ratio and Rates
Discussed "2 out of 3" etc.
HW: p.354 #1-3, 5SAW, 10SAW, 11SAW, 20SAW, 36SAW 
Wednesday 3/4 7-1: Review Rates
Activity: "Grab It" - What product is the better buy?
HW:  Ditto 5-2 (Read 1st, then SAW)
Thursday 3/5 Activity: FLASHBACK (Computation & Numbers/Operations)
One-on-One Tutoring on previous Math 6 concepts
HW: none
Friday 3/6 Activity: FLASHBACK (Algebra & Non-GLCE's)
One-on-One Tutoring on previous Math 6 concepts
HW: Ditto 2-2 (Use p.59 & Ch.2 notes to help you!)
Next
Week's
Topics
  All make up work from the previous week is due on Monday!
Ratios/Rates/Proportions - 7-1, 7-2, 7-3
5B QUIZ will be returned next week!  Score is on Pinnacle!

 

Looking
Ahead
  5B Quiz on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions next Monday
The 5B Study Guide (-Homework for the weekend-Only 12 Math Problems to do with shown work-) will help students prepare for the QUIZ on Monday.  Please make sure your child returns this Study Guide to class on Monday neat, complete, checked, and scored.  The answers are provided at the bottom!
Pinnacle will be updated this weekend!  If a score is blank, your child needs to make up one or more assignments for that category.  Please look for blue/pink make up slips that may not have been turned in.  Thank You!!!
Parent Teacher Conferences:
Thursday, March 5, 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. & 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Monday 2/23 Welcome Back!
5-9: Dividing Fractions
Strategy:  Learned the song "Take 1 down, flip 2 around, change the division sign to multiplication now"
HW: p. 272 #1-5, 6-13SAW, 52, 68
Tuesday 2/24 Review Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Review: The Cancel Method
HW: Ditto 6-12 - "Star Search"
Wednesday 2/25 Review Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Hallway Activity: Story Problems
HW: p.722-723 #32 (SAW,) and #23-47ODDS (SAW)
Thursday 2/26 Review Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Review: Simplest Form and Converting Improper Fractions <->Mixed
HW: Ditto 6-7 (Review Key Ch. 4 Skills needed for Ch.5)
Friday 2/27 Review Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
HW: 5B Study Guide - 12 problems - Self Check and Score (out of 14)
5B Quiz on Monday covering Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
### Parent Sig. on 5A Quiz
Next
Week's
Topics
  5B Quiz on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions on Monday, February 30th
More on Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

 

Looking
Ahead
  2/23/09 School Reopens for Students after Mid-Winter break @ 9:10 a.m.
Monday 2/9 1st/2nd Hours: AHE Instruction
5A Quiz Today - 3rd hour only
HW: none
Tuesday 2/10 3rd Hour: AHE Instruction
5A Quiz Today - 1st/2nd Hours Only
HW: none
Wednesday 2/11 4th Hour: AHE Instruction
5-6: Multiplying Fractions
Learn Strategy: "The Cancel Method"
### Return Ch.4 Test
HW: p.256 #1-13, 30-36, 46-49, 55, 57-60 [SAW on #60!!!]
Finish Ch. 4 Quiz Corrections (on yellow)
Parent Signature on Ch.4 Test

Student Count Day
Thursday 2/12 5th Hour: AHE Instruction
Activity: Paper Folding to model Multiplying Fractions
HW: p.266 #1-6 and p.262 #1-4, 33-36
Friday 2/13 6th Hour: AHE Instruction
Discuss Ch.4 Test Corrections
Review BUZZ Words
HW: Have a wonderful break!
Please stock up on supplies!  Thanks!!!
Explore the Online Resources - Especially from B-Moyer Website "Web Site Links" tab

School Ends @ 3:17 p.m.for Mid-WInter vacation
Next
Week's
Topics
  Have a restful and relaxing break!!!

 

Looking
Ahead
  2/9/09 - 2/13/09-Adolescent Health Education will occur in the place of regular classes next week:
[2/9 Periods 1& 2, 2/10 Period 3, 2/11 Period 4, 2/12 Period 5, 2/13 Period 6]
2/11/09 Student Count Day
2/13/09 School Ends @ 3:17 p.m.for Mid-WInter vacation
2/23/09 School Reopens for Students after Mid-Winter break @ 9:10 a.m.
Monday 2/2 5-3: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions
HW: p. 240 #45-46, 35-36, 23a,b,c, 10-14  SAW on all
(Reminder: Always reduce/Include Units on story problems!)
Tuesday 2/3 NWEA Testing
HW: none
Wednesday 2/4 Review: Placing Fractions/Decimals on the # Line
Activity: #Line Agree/Disagree Game
HW: Ditto #Line - SAW
Thursday 2/5 5-4: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions using the REGROUP Method
HW: p.246 #1-5SAW, 14-16SAW, 33-38SAW 
(Reminder: Always reduce/Include Units on story problems!)
Friday 2/6 Story Problems: Adding/Subtracting
HW: 5A Study Guide - 12 total questions - Self Check using the answers at the bottom of the page and Score!!!
(Reminder: Always reduce/Include Units on story problems!)
Next
Week's
Topics
  QUIZ next week on Add/Subtract Fractions:
1st/2nd Hours will take the quiz on Tuesday
3rd Hour will take the quiz on Monday


 

Looking
Ahead
  Monday, February 2nd - ALL MAKE UP Work due from the previous week.  Pink and Blue slips must have a parent signature.  Thank You!
Monday, February 2nd - Pinnacle 3rd Quarter will be updated for Math 6
Tuesday, February 3rd - NWEA Computer Winter Math Testing = No Homework This Night! :)
Monday 1/26 5-1: Least Common Multiples (LCM's)
Activity: Reciting Multiples using the kosh ball
HW: p.231 #37 a,b (hint: #37a,b:the answer is over 100) SAW
P. 230 #15-21SAW
Tuesday 1/27 Ch. 4 Review
HW: p.216-218 #6,8,12,16,20,29,35,39,40,42,43,47,50,53,57,58,61,62,64,66
Wednesday 1/28 Ch. 4 Review
HW: Ch.4 Study Guide with Parent Signature (extra credit sig) which is:
p. 720 #2-18even, #25-41odd and p.721 #46-47, 51-53, 57-58, 66-68
Self Check and Score using the answers at the bottom of the page

2Q Report Cards sent home with Students from Advisory Teacher
Thursday 1/29 Ch. 4 Test Today
HW: none
Friday 1/30 5-2: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators
Pre-Test Today on Adding/Subtracting/Multiplying/Dividing Fractions
Activity: Fraction Kit Game "Cover Up"
HW: p.236 #2-11SAW, #36SAW
Next
Week's
Topics
 
More Adding/Subtracting Fractions
 

 

Looking
Ahead
  Wednesday, January 28th - 2Q Report Cards sent home with Students from Advisory Teacher
NEW: To Access my Website from the new program: Go to "Staff," "Math Dept.," "B-Moyer"
Reminder: All make up work/redos/zeros due every Monday! 
I have asked my students to spend some of their free time in the next week to explore the website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage
We explored parts of this awesome math site during class on Thursday, 1/22/09 too.
Monday 1/19 No School
Tuesday 1/20 No School
Wednesday 1/21 Review: Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide Decimals
Activity: BUZZ WORDS
Collect make up work from previous week
HW: none or (some students have make up work)
1st Hour - Students will receive a new copy of their class schedule
Advisory - 6th Grade LOCKER INSPECTION
Thursday 1/22 Activity: Computer Lab - explore fractions
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/numbers/fractiondecimalpercentage
HW: p.204 #11-14, 19-24, 28, 29, 36, 53SAW
Pillow Kings/Queens today
Friday 1/23 4-9: Estimating Fraction Sums and Difference
HW: p.208 #1-17 (show 0,1/2,1 estimate, then add) #39-41SAW, #42-43
6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. 6th Grade Party - Superbowl Party
Next
Week's
Topics
  Adding/Subtracting Fractions

 

Looking
Ahead
  Monday, January 19th - No School - MLK Holiday
Tuesday, January 20th - No School - Teacher Records' Day
Wednesday, January 21st - 1st Hour - Students will receive a new copy of their class schedule
Wednesday, January 21st - 6th Grade LOCKER INSPECTION
Wednesday, January 28th - 2Q Report Cards sent home with Students
Monday 1/12 4-6: Improper Fractions <-> Mixed Numbers
HW: p.194 #8-23, 36-39, 56
### Parent Signature on 3B(Decimal Computation) Quiz and the attached Corrections Sheet

3:20 - 4:20 - Homework Help in the Library
Tuesday 1/13 4-7: Comparing Fractions
Learned 5 Ways to Compare Fractions: Estimate, Draw A Picture, Common Denominator, Convert to Decimals, and "Criss X Cross Applesauce."
HW: Ditto 5-5 AND
p. 200 #10-18SAW, 48SAW, 57, 62
Wednesday 1/14 Activity: # Line Bulletin Board
HW: Ditto "# Line" AND
p. 217 #38-43, 47-49
p. 218 #50-58
p. 210 #9
Thursday 1/15 Review 4-4/4-5/4-6/4-7
HW: 4B Study Guide - Self-Check and Score
Brownell Vocal Music Concert - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 1/16 4B QUIZ Today (Will be recorded on 3rd Quarter Pinnacle)
End of 2nd Quarter
HW: none
Next
Week's
Topics
  Estimate/Add/Subtract Fractions

 

Looking
Ahead
  Thursday, January 15th - Brownell Vocal Music Concert - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 16th - End of 2nd Quarter
Monday, January 19th - No School - MLK Holiday
Tuesday, January 20th - No School - Teacher Records' Day
Monday 1/5 4-4: Convert Decimals -> Fractions
Vocab: Terminating Decimal/Repeating Decimal
HW: p.183 #5-8, 20-27, 48-56 (Use long division!)
3:20 - 4:20 - Homework Help in the Library
Tuesday 1/6 4-5: Equivalent Fractions/Reducing Fractions
Activity: Using fraction pieces to make equivalent fractions
Vocab: Simplest Form
HW: p.188 #29-40, 57-59SAW
Wednesday 1/7 Review 4-4/4-5
Conference with students about missing HW
HW: Ditto 5-2 and Ditto "Fraction Number Lines"
3:20 - 4:20 - Homework Help in the Library
Thursday 1/8 4-4: Convert Decimals -> Fractions
Activity: Use a ruler to find equivalent fractions on number lines
HW: p.183 #1-8, 16-23, 63 (SAW when needed)
3:20 - 4:20 - Homework Help in the Library
7:30 p.m. - Band-a-Rama Concert @ GPNorth
Friday 1/9 Discuss importance of completing homework neat, complete & on-time
New HW Procedure: "Pink Slips" for zeros and "Blue Slips" for redos
HW: All Classes - Make Up Work
All Classes - Parent Signature on 4A QUIZ  (We will finish/discuss the Quiz Corrections on Monday, 1/12)
1st/2nd Hour Only: Draw your fraction assigned to you on the index card -
"Bright, Bold, and Beautiful please" using markers

7:30 p.m. String Extravaganza @ GPNorth
Next
Week's
Topics
  All make up work must be TURNED in on Monday, January 12th for credit
Mixed <-> Improper Fractions
Placing Fractions on a Number Line
Comparing Fractions
End of next week: 4B Quiz on Fractions, Decimals, # Line, Improper Fractions


 

Monday 12/22 4A Review
Activity: Review on the Chalkboards
HW: 4A STUDY GUIDE - self check and score!!!
4A QUIZ on TUESDAY
Tuesday 12/23 4A QUIZ TODAY on 4-1:Divisibility, 4-2: Prime Numbers, 4-2:Prime Factorization
& 4-3:GCF's
10:30 - 11:20 a.m. Brownell Instrumental Concert in the Gym - Parents are welcome to attend!!!
Hours 1,2,3 will be shortened = 35 minutes long - Hours 4,5,6,Advisory =  regular schedule
HW: none or Make Up Work
School Ends
@ 3:17p.m. for the break
Wednesday 12/24 No School
Thursday 12/25 No School
Friday 12/26 No School
Looking
Ahead
  1/5/08 - MONDAY - School resumes @ 8:25 a.m.
All quizzes will be discussed and returned after break
New seating chart after break
Have a restful and relaxing holiday break.  Happy New Year!!!


 

Monday 12/15 4-1: Divisibility Rules
HW: p.166 #13-20, 33-36, 60-62
Tuesday 12/16 4-1: Prime Numbers
Activity: Discovering Prime #'s using unifix cubes
HW: Finish "Prime # Activity"/"Hundred # Board/Chart (CALC. OK)
You are encouraged to use the divisibility rules!!!
Wednesday 12/17 4-2: Factors and Prime Factorization
Strategy: Learn the "Cherry Tree/Cherry Basket" Method
HW: 1st Hour p.171 #1-8, 35, 39, 42, 44 (SAW on all except 44)
2nd/3rd Hours p.171 #5-8, 17-21, 35, 38, 39, 44  (SAW on all except 44)

6th Grade Locker Inspection
Thursday 12/18 4-3: Factors and GCF (Greatest Common Factor)
Strategy: Learn the "GO CATCH FISH" method
HW: 1st Hour p. 174 #1 and p.175 #1-10SAW, 29SAW
2nd/3rd Hours p.171 #1-4 and p.175#1-10SAW, 29SAW
6:00 - 8:00 All School Party - GYM
Friday 12/19 Snow Day - No School
Looking
Ahead
  12/22/08 - TUESDAY - 4A QUIZ on 4-1:Divisibility, 4-2: Prime Numbers, 4-2:Prime Factorization
& 4-3:GCF's
12/23/08 - TUESDAY - School Ends @ 3:17p.m. for the break
1/5/08 - MONDAY - School resumes @ 8:25 a.m.
Have a restful and relaxing holiday break.  Happy New Year!!!


 

Monday 12/8 3-7: Dividing Decimals by a Decimal (Part 2)
HW: p. 139 #1-7, 15-18, 31 SAW on all
Tuesday 12/9 2B Quiz Returned Today/Complete Corrections - 1st and 2nd Hour Only
REVIEW - DECIMAL COMPUTATION
3-3: Add/Subtract Decimals AND 3-5: Multiply Decimals
3-6: Divide Decimals by Whole # AND 3-7: Divide Decimals by a Decimal
HW: p.718 #17-18 AND p.719 #46, 29-30, 35-36, 42-43 SAW on all
### Parent Signature on 2B QUIZ - 1st/2nd Hour Only
Wednesday 12/10 2B Quiz Returned Today/Complete Corrections - 3rd Hour Only
Discussion: Remind students about NEAT/COMPLETE/ON TIME requirements for homework assignments.  Many students need to improve in this area.
Discussion: "Honesty is the Best Policy" when checking a homework assignment!!!
REVIEW - DECIMAL COMPUTATION
3-3: Add/Subtract Decimals AND 3-5: Multiply Decimals
3-6: Divide Decimals by Whole # AND 3-7: Divide Decimals by a Decimal
HW: p.122 #19-21 SAW AND p.148 #14-17SAW
Please complete this assignment on the graph paper sheet I gave you in class - not in your spiral.

### Parent Signature on 2B QUIZ - 3rd Hour Only
Thursday 12/11 REVIEW - DECIMAL COMPUTATION
3-3: Add/Subtract Decimals AND 3-5: Multiply Decimals
3-6: Divide Decimals by Whole # AND 3-7: Divide Decimals by a Decimal
HW: Ditto "Decimal Computation Review" A-> H
Self Check and Score using the answers at the bottom!!!  Scorebox out of 8
Friday 12/12 3B QUIZ TODAY - (Note: 4 days were spent reviewing for this quiz)
Filled in Planner with Homework Scores
HW: none or Complete Redo Work
Looking
Ahead
  Sections for Next Week:
4-1 Divisibility
4-2 Factors and Prime Factorization
4-3 Greatest Common Factor
Looking Ahead:
12/15/08 - MONDAY - All make up work/redos from the week of 12/8 thru 12/12 due TODAY
12/17/08 - WEDNESDAY - 6th Grade Locker Clean Out
12/18/08 - FRIDAY - All School Party 6:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
12/23/08 - TUESDAY - School Ends @ 3:17p.m. for the break

 

Monday 12/1 3-3: Adding and Subtracting Decimals
HW: p.120 #1-13, 30-35, 40, 43 SAW on all
3:20 - 4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Tuesday 12/2 3-6: Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
HW: p. 136 #10-21SAW, 36-37
Wednesday 12/3 3-5: Multiplying Decimals - Explore Using GRIDS
Strategy: "Go to the Playground Slide"
HW: p.132 #1-12SAW, 43-46SAW (skip#5)
3:20 - 4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Thursday 12/4 Chapter 2 Review
HW: p.97 #3,4,6,7,9-12,SAW 21-24
3:20 - 4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Friday 12/5 3-7: Dividing Decimals by a Decimal (Part 1)
Lesson: Understanding using grids
HW: none (Note: Make Up Work, Redos, etc. due Monday)
Looking
Ahead
  2B QUIZ returned on Monday (Delay due to Mrs. B-Moyer's being out ill this week .)
3B QUIZ next week Wednesday or Thursday

 

Monday 11/24 2B QUIZ Today
HW: p. 98 #1-8, 10, 12-17 SAW on 4,5,6,13,14,15)
Tuesday 11/25 1/2 Day - Students dismissed at 11:33 a.m.
Activity: "Turkey Chewing - Area and Perimeter"
HW: none
Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:30 & 5:00 - 7:30 (Arena Style in the Gym)
Wednesday 11/26 No School
Thursday 11/27 No School
Friday 11/28 No School
Looking
Ahead
  Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!!!

 

Monday 11/17 2-7: Multiplication Equations - NOTES
Learn Strategy: B-Moyer Cover Up Method for 2-Digit Long Division
HW: p.83 #1-7SAW, 17-23SAW, 33-37SAW (Show work identical to the notes!)
Tuesday 11/18 Review 2-5/2-6/2-7/2-8 and Simplifying Equations
HW: p.88 #5-20SAW and
Ditto 1-9 Challenge
Wednesday 11/19 No Math Class Today
8:25 -1:00 p.m. - Christmas Carol Field Trip - bring a sack lunch
HW: none
Thursday 11/20 Activity: Computer Lab
Prepare for the 2B QUIZ using the HOLT Textbook Online Tools
HW: none
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Arena Style-in the GYM)
Friday 11/21 Review 2-5/2-6/2-7/2-8
Hallway Activity: Algebraic Equation Story Problems
Calculated examples of how zeros and redo affect your HW grade
HW: Ditto "2B Review" (Remember to Highlight the BUZZ words 1st) AND
Use the "PEEK-A-BOO" REVIEW method on a minimum of 10 problems.  Use the PINK Peek-a-Boo worksheet you received in class.
(Note: Ditto 2B Review is identical to the Hallway Activity)
Looking
Ahead
  Monday - 11/24 - 2B QUIZ covering 2-5/2-6/2-7/2-8 and Simplifying Equations - NEW DATE
Tuesday - 11/25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:30 & 5:00 - 7:30 (Arena Style)
Tuesday - 11/25 ˝ Day - Students dismissed @ 11:33 a.m.- School reopens on 12/1
Wednesday - 11/26 - No School
Thursday - 11/27 - No School
Friday - 11/28 - No School

 

Monday 11/10 Lesson: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions (not in textbook)
NOTES
HW: Ditto 1-9 Practice A
Tuesday 11/11 2-4: Equations and their Solutions
Review Simplifying Algebraic Equations
NOTES
HW: p.72 #8-20, 36-41, 43
Wednesday 11/12 Lesson: NWEA Testing in the Computer Lab
HW: none
Report Cards sent home with students at the end of the day
Thursday 11/13 2-5/2-6: Addition and Subtraction Equations
NOTES
Activity: Using Algebra Tiles to Solve Equations
HW: p.76 #11-17SAW, 30-31, 42 and
p.80 #22-27SAW, 35-37SAW (Show work identical to the notes!)
Friday 11/14 2-8: Division Equations
NOTES
Discuss 2A Quiz
HW: p. 87 #10-18SAW, 33 (Show work identical to the notes!)
### Parent Signature/Review on 2A QUIZ
Parents: Please sign BOTH the 2A Quiz and the 2A Correction Sheet
Looking
Ahead
  Next Week:
*2-7: Multiplication Equations
*Review 1 and 2 digit Long Division
*Algebraic Equation Story Problems
*Review 2-4/2-5/2-6/2-7/and Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
2B Quiz - tentative Friday, 11/21/08
11/19/08 - Christmas Carol Field Trip - bring a sack lunch - 8:25 -1:00 p.m.
11/20/08 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 7:30 (Arena Style-in the GYM)
11/25/08 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:30 & 5:00 - 7:30 (Arena Style)
11/25/08 – ˝ Day - Students dismissed @ 11:33 a.m.- School reopens on 12/1

 

Monday 11/3 2-3: Translating Between Tables and Expressions
NOTES
HW: p.715 #49-51 and p.716 #1-3, 5-8, 14-15 - REVIEW
Tuesday 11/4 No School - Election Day
HW: none
Wednesday 11/5 1-7/2-1/2-2/2-3 Review
HALLWAY ACTIVITY: "Decode the Algebraic Expressions"
HW: p.44 #53-56, p.94 #3-6, 10-13, 22-23 - REVIEW
3:00 - 3:12 Grade 6 Locker Clean Out/Inspection
Thursday 11/6 1-7/2-1/2-2/2-3 Review
STUDY STRATEGY: Review using Mrs. B-Moyer's "PEEK-A-BOO" Method
HW: Study for 2A Quiz using "PEEK-A-BOO"
Friday 11/7

2A Quiz Today covering 1-7/2-1/2-2/2-3
HW: 1st/2nd Hours BUZZ WORD INDEX CARD OR 3rd hour Essay "5+ goals for 2nd Quarter"

Looking
Ahead
  Next week: Solving Algebraic Equations
11/12/08 - "NWEA" Grosse Pointe Math Testing in the Computer Lab
11/12/08 - Report Cards sent home with students.
11/20/08 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 7:30 (Arena Style)
11/25/08 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:30 & 5:00 - 7:30 (Arena Style)
11/25/08 – ˝ Day - Students dismissed @ 11:33 a.m.- School reopens on 12/1/08
Have a wonderful weekend! :)

 

Monday 10/27 2-2: Translating Between Words and Math (Part 1)
Group Activity: +,-,X,and divide phrases
HW: p.60 #2-7, 12-19, 28-33, 46-49 (Use your notes!)
Tuesday 10/28 2-2: Translating Between Words and Math (Part 2)
Discuss 3A QUIZ/Complete 3A QUIZ Corrections Page
Group Activity: B-Moyer's "Buzz" Words
HW: Ditto 2-11
### Parent Sig. on 3A QUIZ
Wednesday 10/29 2-2: Translating Between Words and Math (Part 3)
Thoroughly discuss Ditto 2-11 - Highlight Buzz Words
HW: Ditto 2-1h
Thursday 10/30 2-2: Translating Between Words and Math - Story Problems (Part 4)
Finish Group Activity: B-Moyer's "Buzz" Words
HW: Ditto 2-11 Take2 (plus Math Reasoning Ditto on the left side)
Friday 10/31 Review 2-2
HW: none
Reminder: All make up work due on Mondays

1/2 Day - Students dismissed @ 11:33 a.m.- Classes meet for about 25min.
Last Day of 1st Quarter
Looking
Ahead
  11/4/08 - No School - Election Day
11/6or7/08 - 2A QUIZ next week Thursday or Friday covering 1-7/2-1/2-2/2-3
11/12/08 - Report Cards sent home with students.
11/20/08 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00 - 7:30
11/25/08 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00 - 3:30 & 5:00 - 7:30
Have a wonderful and safe weekend! :)

 

Monday 10/20 3A Quiz Today
HW: none (Good Night's sleep/Eat healthy breakfast on Tues. morning)
Regular Day
Tuesday 10/21 1-7: Patterns & Sequences
Finish 3A Quiz
HW: Read pp. 33-34 AND p. 35 #1-2, 5-6, 16-19
ELA MEAP 8:25 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - Periods 1-6 in the PM ~ 23 min. each
Wednesday 10/22 2-1: Algebra & Expressions
Begin Ch. 2-Algebra
HW: p. 56 #1-2, 4-5, 9-10, 11-22 SAW on all
Regular Day
Pillow Kings/Queens Today
Thursday 10/23 2-1: Review
HW: p.716 #1-3 SAW plus redo any incorrect problems from p.56 SAW
Social Studies
MEAP 8:25 a.m.-11:00 a.m.-Periods 1-6 in the PM ~ 30 min. each
Friday 10/24 2-2: Translate Between Words and Math - Part 1
Activity: "Buzz Word" - matching game
HW: none
### Saturday Sig. (Parent Signature in Planner on Oct. 25th   
X ____________)after you have viewed your child's HW scores.)

Regular Day
Friday, October 24th - Haunted House/Pizza Night - 6:00p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reminders/
Next Week
  If students have a make up assignment/redo from this week, it is due on Monday.
School begins @ 8:25 on Monday - No Late Start
3A Quiz will be returned and discussed on Monday.  We will review study strategies on Monday to help us prepare for future quizzes/tests.
October 31st marks the end of 1st quarter - Students will not only receive an academic grade for 1st quarter, but they will also receive a numeric grade for their conduct and work habits.  Please read with your child p. 9 in their planner.  
Have a wonderful weekend.  If you are a college football fan, big games this weekend!


 

Monday 10/13 Lesson: Discuss Ch. 1 Test
Activity: Decimal Number Line in the Hallway

HW: Good Night's sleep/Eat healthy breakfast on Tues. morning

### Parent Sig. on Ch. 1 Test
Regular Day
Tuesday 10/14 Review 3-1/Review Compatible Numbers
HW: Ditto 3-1 Review
MATH MEAP 8:25 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Periods 1-6 in the PM ~ 30 min. each
Wednesday 10/15 3-4: Scientific Notation
Pillow Kings/Queens Today
HW: p. 126 #1-10, 47, 49, 50
Regular Day
Thursday 10/16 Ch.3-1/3-2/3-4 Review
HW: p. 122 #1-6, 9-14 AND p. 126 #20-25
ELA
MEAP 8:25 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - Periods 1-6 in the PM ~ 23 min. each
Friday 10/17 Ch.3-1/3-2/3-4 Review
HW: p. 718 #1-6, 9-12, 24-27
### Saturday Sig. (Parent Signature in Planner on Oct. 18th   X ____________)
Regular Day
Reminders/
Next Week
  3A Quiz on Monday covering 3-1/3-2/3-4 - Quiz will be similar to p.122 & p.718
If you have a make up assignment/redo from this week, it is due on Monday

School begins @ 8:25 on Monday - No Late Start
Tuesday, October 21st - English Grade 6 MEAP - 8:25 a.m.- 11:20 a.m.
Thursday, October 23rd - Social Studies Grade 6 MEAP - 8:25a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Friday, October 24th - Haunted House/Pizza Night - 6:00p.m. - 7:30 p.m.


 

Monday 10/6 3-1: Representing Decimals
Classwork: Ditto 3-1
HW: Ditto 2-1 #1-19
3:20-4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Tuesday 10/7 3-1: Representing Decimals
Group Activity: Place Value Poster/Match the Grids
HW: Ditto 2-2 #1-20
Wednesday 10/8 3-1: Comparing & Ordering Decimals
HW: Ditto 2-6
3:20-4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Thursday 10/9 3-1: Expanded Form/Ordering Decimals
Snowball Activity: "How many numbers are there between 0 and 2?"
HW: Ditto 3-1 "Practice B"
3:20-4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Friday 10/10 3-3: Estimating and Rounding Decimals
Discuss Ch. 1 Test
HW: Finish Ditto 3-2 #1-11 (most will finish in class)
Finish Ditto 3-1 (Classwork) from Monday, 10/6 (most will finish in class)

### Saturday Sig. (Parent Signature in Planner on Oct. 11th   X ____________)
6:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.  Brownell's 50th Anniversary Progressive Dinner Party
    IMPORTANT REMINDERS/EVENTS:
SATURDAY: 10:00a.m.- 1:00p.m. Tin Can Auction & Household Sale
MONDAY: NO LATE START. School begins @ 8:25 a.m.  Ch.1 tests will be returned and discussed today during class (vs. Friday.)  You may check Pinnacle on Saturday or Sunday for the score.
TUESDAY:
MATH MEAP TEST on Tuesday, October 14th from 8:40a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  Students will report to 1st hour at 8:25 a.m. for attendance, then they will report to their testing location.  Students: Please get a good nights rest on Monday night and please eat a healthy breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Have a wonderful weekend.  Enjoy the beautiful weather!!!


 

Monday 9/29 Last Day for MEAP prep
1-4: Order of Operations - explore
HW: none
3:20 - 4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Tuesday 9/30 1-4: Order of Operations
HW: p. 24 #8-32 evens SAW
AM - Picture Retake Day
2:00 All school/staff 50th Anniversary Photo on the Baseball Fields
Wednesday 10/1 Ch. 1 Review: 1-1,1-2,1-3,1-4 & Compatible Numbers
Classwork: Ditto 1-4 Puzzles, Twisters & Teasers (not homework)
HW: p.42 #2,3,5,11SAW,14SAW, 18-20, 25-28SAW, 33-35SAW
3:00 Locker Cleanout/Inspection Grade 6
3:20 - 4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Thursday 10/2 Ch. 1 Review: 1-1,1-2,1-3,1-4 & Compatible Numbers
HW: Finish Ditto 1-4 on Order of Operations (glued in spiral) AND
p. 45 # 2,4,7,9,10,13,15 SAW,18 SAW,19 SAW,20 SAW
3:20 - 4:20 Homework Help in the Library
Friday 10/3 Ch. 1 Test Today
HW: none but please get
### Saturday Sig. (Parent Signature in Planner on Oct. 4th   X ____________)
    Have a wonderful weekend!
We will begin Decimals next week - Sections 3-1 and 3-2



 

Monday 9/22 MEAP prep
HW: MEAP sheet #1 (Finish definitions in 3rd column on "MEAP TERMS" worksheet.
Do not complete the last column.)
Tuesday 9/23 MEAP prep
HW: MEAP sheet #2  (Answer #1-14)
Wednesday 9/24 MEAP prep
HW: MEAP sheet #3 (For #1-16, Fill in the "Example" column only - copy exactly from the textbook glossary!)
Thursday 9/25 MEAP prep
HW: MEAP sheet #3 (For #1-16, Fill in the "Definition" column only - copy exactly from the textbook glossary!)
Friday 9/26 MEAP prep
HW: MEAP sheet #4 (front and back)
### Saturday Sig. (Parent Signature in Planner on Sept. 27th   X ____________)
### Parent Sig. on 1A QUIZ     X ______________
    Next week: 1-4 Order of Operations
Enjoy the warm weather!!!


 

Monday 9/15 1-3: Exponents
Activity: Mrs. B-Moyer's Famous Snowball Activity "2 to the 3rd power"
HW: p. 16 #14-58 evens only (SAW on #26, 46, 52)  Please complete #26,46,52 1st
Note: Repeated Multiplication = Expanded Form  (#34 is just 22 X 22, no solving)
3:20 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Homework Help - Library
Tuesday 9/16 1-3: Exponents
Check Planners/Check Scoreboxes in Planners
HW: p.16 #1-11, 53, 55, 57, 66
Wednesday 9/17 1-2: Estimating Multiplication/Division using Compatible Numbers
HW: p.18 #1-23 odds
1st Magazine Sale Turn-in Day 8:00 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. cafeteria
3:20 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Homework Help - Library
Thursday 9/18 Lesson: Review 1-1/1-2/1-3
HW: p.755 #7-9 SAW
p.18 #2-24 evens (SAW on #8,10,12,22,24)
Give Letter dated 9/18/08 to Parent(s) tonight!
1st Math Quiz Tomorrow!

3:20 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. Homework Help - Library
Friday 9/19 MATH QUIZ TODAY on 1-1/1-2/1-3 and Compatible Numbers
HW: Saturday Sig. (Parent Signature on Planner on Sept. 20th)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00
p.m. - 6th Grade Clue Party: Friday, September 19th
    MEAP Review Lessons Next Week
Have a fantastic weekend!


 

Monday 9/8 1-1: (Chapter 1 - Section 1)  Mrs. B-Moyer's famous "Placevalueland" Story
Lesson: Place Value/Word Form/Standard Form/Number-Word Form
HW: Ditto 1-2 (This is glued/stapled in the math spiral) and
"Math in the Real World" Project Due: Tuesday, September 9th
(On an 8 1/2 X 11 piece of white paper, draw and color a picture of a math concept you view in the real world.  Please indicate label in large font what your picture is about: (I.e. Cooking, Banking, Racing, etc.) 
Tuesday 9/9 Math in the Real World Project due Today
Lesson: "Scoreboxes"
HW: p. 188 #13-20, 29-36, 41-44 (CALC. OK)
(Just find the scoreboxes!)
Wednesday 9/10 1-1: Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers
1-2: Estimating with Whole Numbers
HW: p. 8 #21-29
p. 12 #5, 6-9, 32
Thursday 9/11 Lesson: Learn how to score a paper - Mrs. B-Moyer's dot system
HW: none
7:00 p.m. - 9:10 p.m. Back To School Night
Friday 9/12 Activity: Computer Lab
Learn how to use the Online Textbook and the Brownell Website
HW: Saturday Sig. (Parent Signature on Planner on Sept. 13th) AND
Explore Online Website - (Reminder: We glued the instructions in our planner on the Aug. 4th date)
    Have a wonderful weekend!
6th Grade Clue Party: Friday, September 19th - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.


 

 Monday 9/1 Labor Day - No School
Tuesday 9/2 No School
Wednesday 9/3 1st Day of School
Welcome to Brownell Middle School

Lesson: Icebreaker Activity "What I did over the Summer"/Data Tallying
HW: Give "Parent Inventory" to Parent(s) to fill in and return A.S.A.P. - thank you!
Thursday 9/4 Lesson: Types of Graphs
Introduce Project/Discuss Supplies/Discuss Spiral
HW:
Friday 9/5 Lesson: Discuss Math Spiral
Receive HOLT Course 1 Textbooks - these are to remain at home until June
HW: Print "IMPORTANT REMINDERS" from B-Moyer Web Page
(Students wrote specific instructions in their Math Spiral Today!)
Work on "Math in the Real World" Project - due Tuesday, September 9th
    Have a wonderful weekend!
6th Grade Clue Party: Friday, September 19th - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

 

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