Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Quizzes back, More on Factors and Multiples

B and C: In these classes, we worked on the list methods of finding factors and multiples, common factors and common multiples and GCF and LCM.

E and F: In these classes, we worked on listing factors and multiples and finding numbers that are 'abundant', 'deficient' and 'perfect'.


Homework:
B and C: CM ws. pg. 40

E and F: CM ws. pg. 14

There will be a quiz on Monday, 12/21 on factors and multiples.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Prime Factorization and LCM/GCF word problems

B and C: We worked on Prime Factorization using Upside Down Division

E and F: We worked on word problems using GCF and LCM to solve them.



Homework:
E and F Blocks: CM ws. pg. 40

B and C Blocks: Pizzazz ws. pg. C-16 # 1-9 only

Friday, December 11, 2009

LCM and Prime Factorization

B and C Blocks worked on more upside down division and determining the LCM of two numbers.
E and F Blocks continued using upside down division to determine the prime factorization of a number. Remember, the prime factorization is like the finger print of a number!!


Homework:
B and C: Pizzazz C-18

E and F: Pizzazz C-16

Thursday, December 10, 2009

LCM and/or GCF and Prime Time Picture

B and C: We worked on practicing GCF and Prime number identification.
E: Lesson on LCM and Prime Time picture
F: Reviewed Lesson on LCM and Prime Time Picture



Homework:

B, C, F: Complete Prime Time Picture

E: Complete LCM Worksheet, C-18

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Multiples and the Product Game

Today we finished up the Sieve of Eratosthenes and played the Product Game. This time, blocks B and C won against the teacher!


Homework:
ws. Multiply That!!

Monday, December 7, 2009

More on Factors and Divisibility

Today we worked on divisibility rules in all classes, and in E and F we also worked on the Sieve of Eratosthenes.


Homework:
Pizzazz ws. p. 11 and 12 (this is a two-sided worksheet)

Friday, December 4, 2009

Factors Fit Into

Today we worked with factors, and played the Factor Game against the teacher. Yes, B block did beat me!!! Ouch!!



Homework:
Prime Time ws. pg. 12, 13 (a two-sided worksheet)
(Blocks E, F, B: skip number 10 a and b)

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Computer Lab

We were in the computer lab for our math class today. We took a quick look at the factor game, and tried to develop strategies to 'beat' the computer at the game! Be thinking about your strategies, because tomorrow you will have a chance to challenge a human opponent.



Homework:
Clean out the 'daily work and notes' section of your binder. Please place all of that work in a folder and keep it at home. We may need to take a second look at some of those papers later in the year, so please don't lose them.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Quiz/Test today

Today we are having our quiz! I know everyone will do well!!


Homework:
Dr. Math questions. Answer three of the questions. Please follow the directions and answer them in letter form in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper or on the back.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Review For Quiz

Today we reviewed for the quiz we are having tomorrow.


Homework:
Study For QUIZ


Quiz Tomorrow on
lines
angles
triangles (classifying)
polygons
symmetry
congruence and similarity
transformations, drawing shapes on the coordinate grid
three-dimensional figures, faces, edges, vertices
sum of interior angles of a polygon