10/7 Lesson 2.1.2 Rewriting Decimals as Fractions

1.  Warm-up:  Instead of a computer, grab a calculator today.  Then try this warm-up problem:

2.  How did you and your partner write 0.75 as a fraction?  Are there multiple ways to do it?

Discussion:


3.  Lesson 2.1.2 Rewriting Decimals as Fractions

• Objective:  I will rewrite decimals as fractions using what I know about the place value system.
• Do: Problem 2-19 with your team.  Check that your answer is correct using a calculator
• Discuss: Problem 2-20 with your team.  Recorder/Reporter, be prepared to share out your team's idea
• Math Walk: Convert the fractions into decimals.  Can you find a pattern?
• Do: Problem 2-21 g) through i)
• Challenge:  Problem 2-23

Homework: Lesson 2.1.2 Review/Preview (answers in GC, please correct before coming to class)

10/6 Chapter 1 Test Rework

1.  Sign in, grab your Chapter 1 Test, and compare answers with your new teammates.

2.  Chapter 1 rework.

• Most missed problems: Question 2, Equivalent Fractions, and Area of triangle
• Complete the "Ninja Problem" for every question you got incorrect
• Completed reworks are due on Friday
• Make-up tests available only to students who turn in their reworks ON TIME!
• The highest possible grade on a make-up test is 80%
• Make-up test will be offered next Weds. at lunch or after school.

3.  Finished with your Ninja problems?  You get to play Minecraft Sheep Probability!  Mr. Robinett must check that you have completed all Ninja Problems first.

1. Find other students who also rocked the test. You will create TEAMS of two to four people. You will need to sit together.  
2. In APPLICATIONS, GO TO MINECRAFT UPDATE LOMS. You will go to MULTIPLAYER then the LOMS 3rd Server and work on the MINECRAFT Probability Sheep Quest. Please be sure to right click on all signs under the BLUE "i". Be sure to read and follow all instructions in the game and record your work in your MATH NOTEBOOK!

Homework:  Chapter 1 Test Rework is due on Friday.  Converting fractions into decimals (denominator-class 2 through 9) will be checked tomorrow.

10/5 Repeating and Terminating Decimals

1.  Warm-up: Math puzzle- Check the side white board

2.  Check your Chapter 2 ILP grade in PowerSchool

• Take a screen shot of ALL Buzz Math activities that you worked on, even if it isn't complete
• Take a picture of your Puzzle Investigator work.  A completed Puzzle Investigator must have these components and look like this.
• The Chapter 2 ILP consisted of 4 activities, each 2 points each.
• You will not receive credit for a Not Yet... activity that you already mastered (Rocked it).
• Did you receive a fair grade for your Chapter 2 ILP?  
• If not, update your ILP so that it reflects all of your work, including work in progress.  Email Mr. Robinett telling him what you added/changed and why you deserve to be re-graded.

3.  Lesson 2.1.1 Repeating and Terminating Decimals

• In Google Classroom, NOT in eBook
• Objective: I will convert fractions into decimals, noting which fractions result in repeating decimals.

Homework:  Finish converting all fractions in denominator-classes 2 through 9 into decimals.  See detailed instructions in Google Classroom

10/2 Chapter 1 Individual Test

When you are finished with your test, you may:

• Work on Chapter 2 ILP
• Play one of these math games.

No Homework!  Have a great weekend!

9/30 Chapter 1 Study Guide

1.  No warm-up today.  Take out your study guides

2.  Mini-group and study guide time

Challenge problem:

Design a probability experiment that meets the following requirements:

• P(red or blue) = 2/5
• P(not green) = 2/3
• P(orange) = 1/10
• There are 5 colors in the sample space

Homework:  Study for Ch. 1 Test (tomorrow) & Ch. 2 ILP (due tomorrow)