- 5.8B Worksheet (handed out in class)
- Study for 5.5 to 5.8 quiz
Monday, December 5, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
December 1st Homework
- 5.7B worksheet
- Work on your extra credit paper (if you choose to do the assignment). This is due on December 7th (Wednesday).
- Also, don't forget that on Wednesday we will have a quiz over 5.4 to 5.8.
- Work on your extra credit paper (if you choose to do the assignment). This is due on December 7th (Wednesday).
- Also, don't forget that on Wednesday we will have a quiz over 5.4 to 5.8.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
November 11th Homework
- Finish your projects! Make sure you follow the guidelines I gave you.
- Study for the chapter 4 test.
- Study for the chapter 4 test.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
November 2nd Homework
- Finish the picture of your constellation, make sure to label all the different angles.
- Do the worksheet handed out in class.
- Have a great weekend!
- Do the worksheet handed out in class.
- Have a great weekend!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
October 7th Homework
- Finish the worksheet on 3.3 and 3.4.
- Remember that we will be having a quiz over 3.1 to 3.3 on Tuesday.
- Also, Mr. Allshouse will be subbing for me that day so please be on your best behavior for him.
- Remember that we will be having a quiz over 3.1 to 3.3 on Tuesday.
- Also, Mr. Allshouse will be subbing for me that day so please be on your best behavior for him.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
September 27th Homework
- Finish the worksheet I gave out to you in class.
- Remember that presentations are on Thursday so be prepared for yours.
- Come to class with any questions you may have over Chapter 2 since we will be reviewing for Monday's chapter.
- Remember that presentations are on Thursday so be prepared for yours.
- Come to class with any questions you may have over Chapter 2 since we will be reviewing for Monday's chapter.
Friday, September 23, 2011
September 23rd Homework
- Do the worksheet I gave you on 2.5 and 2.6.
- We will have a quiz on Tuesday over 2.4 - 2.6.
- Great job on your quiz today! Keep up the good work:)
Have a great weekend!
- We will have a quiz on Tuesday over 2.4 - 2.6.
- Great job on your quiz today! Keep up the good work:)
Have a great weekend!
Chapter 2 Project
Chapter 2 Project Ideas
1. The Beginning of Algebra: Among the people who contributed to the beginnings of algebra were a Greek named Diophantus and an Arab named al-Khowarizmi. Consult reference materials in your library or on the Internet and write a short one page essay about both of these great mathematicians.
2. The Bricklayer’s Formula: The formula N = 7LH gives the number of bricks needed in a wall of length L feet and height H feet. Take a tape measure to a brick building in your neighborhood. Consider a part of the wall with length and height that you should call L and H. How many bricks are in that part of the wall? Does the formula N = 7LH work for that part of the wall? Try other parts of the wall. If the formula does not work, can you suggest a formula that will work for this wall? Write about your findings in a one page essay or create a poster that shows all relevant information and a detailed explanation.
3. Learning about Pythagoras: In addition to his famous theorem, Pythagoras and his followers (called Pythagoreans) discovered many things about mathematics. They also believe that mathematics was a way to understand the meaning of nature. Look up the Pythagoreans and write a one page essay or create a poster that illustrates some of their beliefs and discoveries.
4. Optimal Health: Explore different meanings of “optimal” health. Often, fitness and diet guidelines are given in terms of intervals. Look up the optimal range of cholesterol levels, target heart rates, vitamin consumption, and other health and fitness values. Use inequalities and graphs to describe the ranges. Do these optimal ranges depend on age? On height? Create a display with your findings on a poster or write a one page essay describing the results and what your graphs mean.
5. Using Inequality Symbols: Write a short true or fantasy story in which you use all of the inequality symbols (≠, <, >, ≤, ≥).
Chapter 2 Project Rubric
I am going to give each person in class the opportunity to show their understanding of our math in a different way by working on one of the projects listed with a partner. Presentations will be on September 29th, each group will have 5 minutes to present. Here is what you will need to do:
• Get a partner. (I hold the right to not allow certain people to work together).
• Select one of the five listed project ideas.
o Make sure you have Mrs. Allshouse okay the project selection, so as to prevent everyone from choosing the same project.
• If you are writing an essay you must:
o Include a title
o Use Times New Roman
o Use 12 pt. font
o Double-space
o Have 1 inch margins
o Use A4 paper
o One page maximum, excluding list of references or sources.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o If appropriate you may have a graph or some other type of visual aid embedded within your essay.
o List your references or sources.
o Include names of both group members.
• If you are creating a poster you must:
o Include a title
o Use 40 cm by 50 cm poster board
o Type everything placed on the board
o Use visual aids to show what you are describing
o Include at least two paragraphs (7 – 10 sentences each)
o Create a colored background with construction paper, paint the poster board, or use colored poster board.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o List your references or sources.
o Label all graphs and visual aids.
o Include names of both group members.
94 – 100 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow throughout the presentation.
Presenters were very knowledgeable of the information.
All listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was apparently shown in their presentation or essay.
85 – 93 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow most of the time.
Presenters were knowledgeable of the information.
Most listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was shown in their presentation or essay.
75 – 84 Presentation was prepared and easy to follow part of the time.
Presenters were slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Some listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, one more than the other.
Research was somewhat shown in their presentation or essay.
70 – 74 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were only slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Only one or two components from listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, but one only talked once or twice.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
<69 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were not knowledgeable of the information.
The listed information was not included (see rubric).
Only one group member talked.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
1. The Beginning of Algebra: Among the people who contributed to the beginnings of algebra were a Greek named Diophantus and an Arab named al-Khowarizmi. Consult reference materials in your library or on the Internet and write a short one page essay about both of these great mathematicians.
2. The Bricklayer’s Formula: The formula N = 7LH gives the number of bricks needed in a wall of length L feet and height H feet. Take a tape measure to a brick building in your neighborhood. Consider a part of the wall with length and height that you should call L and H. How many bricks are in that part of the wall? Does the formula N = 7LH work for that part of the wall? Try other parts of the wall. If the formula does not work, can you suggest a formula that will work for this wall? Write about your findings in a one page essay or create a poster that shows all relevant information and a detailed explanation.
3. Learning about Pythagoras: In addition to his famous theorem, Pythagoras and his followers (called Pythagoreans) discovered many things about mathematics. They also believe that mathematics was a way to understand the meaning of nature. Look up the Pythagoreans and write a one page essay or create a poster that illustrates some of their beliefs and discoveries.
4. Optimal Health: Explore different meanings of “optimal” health. Often, fitness and diet guidelines are given in terms of intervals. Look up the optimal range of cholesterol levels, target heart rates, vitamin consumption, and other health and fitness values. Use inequalities and graphs to describe the ranges. Do these optimal ranges depend on age? On height? Create a display with your findings on a poster or write a one page essay describing the results and what your graphs mean.
5. Using Inequality Symbols: Write a short true or fantasy story in which you use all of the inequality symbols (≠, <, >, ≤, ≥).
Chapter 2 Project Rubric
I am going to give each person in class the opportunity to show their understanding of our math in a different way by working on one of the projects listed with a partner. Presentations will be on September 29th, each group will have 5 minutes to present. Here is what you will need to do:
• Get a partner. (I hold the right to not allow certain people to work together).
• Select one of the five listed project ideas.
o Make sure you have Mrs. Allshouse okay the project selection, so as to prevent everyone from choosing the same project.
• If you are writing an essay you must:
o Include a title
o Use Times New Roman
o Use 12 pt. font
o Double-space
o Have 1 inch margins
o Use A4 paper
o One page maximum, excluding list of references or sources.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o If appropriate you may have a graph or some other type of visual aid embedded within your essay.
o List your references or sources.
o Include names of both group members.
• If you are creating a poster you must:
o Include a title
o Use 40 cm by 50 cm poster board
o Type everything placed on the board
o Use visual aids to show what you are describing
o Include at least two paragraphs (7 – 10 sentences each)
o Create a colored background with construction paper, paint the poster board, or use colored poster board.
o Check for correct grammar and spelling.
o List your references or sources.
o Label all graphs and visual aids.
o Include names of both group members.
94 – 100 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow throughout the presentation.
Presenters were very knowledgeable of the information.
All listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was apparently shown in their presentation or essay.
85 – 93 Presentation was well prepared and easy to follow most of the time.
Presenters were knowledgeable of the information.
Most listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked evenly.
Research was shown in their presentation or essay.
75 – 84 Presentation was prepared and easy to follow part of the time.
Presenters were slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Some listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, one more than the other.
Research was somewhat shown in their presentation or essay.
70 – 74 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were only slightly knowledgeable of the information.
Only one or two components from listed information was included (see rubric).
Both group members talked, but one only talked once or twice.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
<69 Presentation was not well prepared and not easy to follow.
Presenters were not knowledgeable of the information.
The listed information was not included (see rubric).
Only one group member talked.
Research was not shown in their presentation or essay.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September 6th Homework
- Chapter Review problems: 58 - 60
- Remeber we have a test on Thursday so be prepared for it, study using your notes, homework, quizzes. If you feel like you could use the practice then do extra problems and possibly the Self-test. If you have any questions come and see me during learning lab or after school, you can also email me as well.
- Remeber we have a test on Thursday so be prepared for it, study using your notes, homework, quizzes. If you feel like you could use the practice then do extra problems and possibly the Self-test. If you have any questions come and see me during learning lab or after school, you can also email me as well.
Friday, September 2, 2011
September 2nd Homework
- Lesson 1.8 Problems: 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11, 13, 19, 21, 22, 23
- Lesson 1.9 Problems: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 - 14, 20, 21, 24, 25
-Be aware that there is a test over chapter 1 on Thursday, we will review Chapter 1 on Tuesday.
- Lesson 1.9 Problems: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8 - 14, 20, 21, 24, 25
-Be aware that there is a test over chapter 1 on Thursday, we will review Chapter 1 on Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
August 31st Homework
- Lesson 1.6 Problems: 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 20, 22, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32
- Lesson 1.7 Problems: 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 26, 27
- Lesson 1.7 Problems: 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 23, 26, 27
Monday, August 29, 2011
August 29th Homework
- Lesson 1.3: 2, 4, 6, 10, 16, 24, 29
- Lesson 1.4: 10, 17, 20, 22, 30, 32, 33
- Lesson 1.5: 4, 6, 8, 14, 17, 25, 26
- Study for the quiz over 1.1 - 1.4
- Lesson 1.4: 10, 17, 20, 22, 30, 32, 33
- Lesson 1.5: 4, 6, 8, 14, 17, 25, 26
- Study for the quiz over 1.1 - 1.4
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 25th Homework
Lesson 1.1 page 8: 7, 8, 12, 14, 20
Lesson 1.2 page 14: 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22
Lesson 1.2 page 14: 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 22
Syllabus
Grade 7 Syllabus
Instructor: Amber Allshouse, Room 312, aallshouse@dis.or.kr
Class Times: Blue Days or Green days, 9:30 – 10:55 am
Textbook: Viktora, Cheung, Highstone and Capuzzi – Transition Mathematics, McGraw-Hill: Chicago, Illinois, 2008.
Course Description: The grade 7 math curriculum is designed to prepare students for algebra and geometry in the following academic years. Some of what is covered includes: Using Variables, Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes, Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication in Geometry, Multiplication in Algebra, Patterns Leading to Division, Linear Equations and Inequalities, and Geometry in Space.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance of this class is expected to perform satisfactorily; excessive absences will make it difficult for students to complete the course to its fullest. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and prepared. Also, if a student knows ahead of time about an absence, they should meet with me to find out what work needs to be done when they return to the class.
Grading Policy: Grades will be assigned based upon completion of daily homework, quizzes, projects and tests. The grading scale is as follows: 93 – 100% = A, 85- 92% = B, 75 – 84% = C, 70 – 74% = D, any grade 69% or below is an F. Student’s grades will be determined as follows: class participation 10%, daily homework 20%, quizzes 30%, projects and tests 40%. Semester grades will be determined by adding quarter one and quarter 2 or quarter 3 and quarter 4; (Q1 + Q2) or (Q3 + Q4) = 100%.
Cheating/Plagiarism Policy: Cheating will not be accepted, if a student is caught cheating they will receive a zero on the assignment. The same is said for plagiarism which means copying another student’s work and calling it their own.
Late Work Policy: Late work will be docked ten points a day, unless you have an excused absence (see absence policy), and will not be accepted after 2 weeks from the original due date. Students need to attach a late work slip to their assignment or it will not be accepted. There will be exceptions made for extenuating circumstances.
Makeup Policy: Students that miss a class are expected to make up the work missed. It is a student’s responsibility to meet with me outside of class to determine what work needs to be done. Some assignments may not be able to be made up, such as: group projects or lab activities.
Retake Policy: Any student that receives an F will have the opportunity to request a makeup quiz or test. To retake an assignment it is the student’s responsibility to meet me with me to determine an appropriate time within 3 class periods of the original quiz or test. Students that retake an assignment can raise their grade up to a 75 which is a C.
Additional Assistance: Additional assistance is available from me during my learning lab on green days at 1:05 – 2:30 pm as well as on Mondays from 2:30 to 5pm. If a student requires a different time they may e-mail me or set up a time that I can meet with them to provide assistance. If a student wants to meet in the morning they must email me before 7pm that night.
Homework: Students can expect homework every class period; this homework is expected to be attempted fully. If there are problems that students do not know, they should write them on their homework paper and bring them into class where we will go over the problems. Students should not ever leave an entire homework assignment blank; they should at least attempt the homework. Homework will be posted daily on the classroom blog. To get the homework go to blogger.com and type in DISGrade6 into the search bar.
Supply List:• No. 2 Pencils
• Erasers (at least 1 spare)
• Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
• 3 Ring Binder
• Ruler/Straight Edge
• TI- 83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator
Topics:• Reading and Writing Numbers
• Using Variables
• Representing Numbers
• Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes
• Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction
• Some Important Geometry Ideas
• Multiplication in Geometry
• Multiplication in Algebra
• Patterns Leading to Division
• Linear Equations and Inequalities
• Geometry in Space
• Statistics and Variability
Instructor: Amber Allshouse, Room 312, aallshouse@dis.or.kr
Class Times: Blue Days or Green days, 9:30 – 10:55 am
Textbook: Viktora, Cheung, Highstone and Capuzzi – Transition Mathematics, McGraw-Hill: Chicago, Illinois, 2008.
Course Description: The grade 7 math curriculum is designed to prepare students for algebra and geometry in the following academic years. Some of what is covered includes: Using Variables, Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes, Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication in Geometry, Multiplication in Algebra, Patterns Leading to Division, Linear Equations and Inequalities, and Geometry in Space.
Attendance Policy: Regular attendance of this class is expected to perform satisfactorily; excessive absences will make it difficult for students to complete the course to its fullest. Students are expected to arrive to class on time and prepared. Also, if a student knows ahead of time about an absence, they should meet with me to find out what work needs to be done when they return to the class.
Grading Policy: Grades will be assigned based upon completion of daily homework, quizzes, projects and tests. The grading scale is as follows: 93 – 100% = A, 85- 92% = B, 75 – 84% = C, 70 – 74% = D, any grade 69% or below is an F. Student’s grades will be determined as follows: class participation 10%, daily homework 20%, quizzes 30%, projects and tests 40%. Semester grades will be determined by adding quarter one and quarter 2 or quarter 3 and quarter 4; (Q1 + Q2) or (Q3 + Q4) = 100%.
Cheating/Plagiarism Policy: Cheating will not be accepted, if a student is caught cheating they will receive a zero on the assignment. The same is said for plagiarism which means copying another student’s work and calling it their own.
Late Work Policy: Late work will be docked ten points a day, unless you have an excused absence (see absence policy), and will not be accepted after 2 weeks from the original due date. Students need to attach a late work slip to their assignment or it will not be accepted. There will be exceptions made for extenuating circumstances.
Makeup Policy: Students that miss a class are expected to make up the work missed. It is a student’s responsibility to meet with me outside of class to determine what work needs to be done. Some assignments may not be able to be made up, such as: group projects or lab activities.
Retake Policy: Any student that receives an F will have the opportunity to request a makeup quiz or test. To retake an assignment it is the student’s responsibility to meet me with me to determine an appropriate time within 3 class periods of the original quiz or test. Students that retake an assignment can raise their grade up to a 75 which is a C.
Additional Assistance: Additional assistance is available from me during my learning lab on green days at 1:05 – 2:30 pm as well as on Mondays from 2:30 to 5pm. If a student requires a different time they may e-mail me or set up a time that I can meet with them to provide assistance. If a student wants to meet in the morning they must email me before 7pm that night.
Homework: Students can expect homework every class period; this homework is expected to be attempted fully. If there are problems that students do not know, they should write them on their homework paper and bring them into class where we will go over the problems. Students should not ever leave an entire homework assignment blank; they should at least attempt the homework. Homework will be posted daily on the classroom blog. To get the homework go to blogger.com and type in DISGrade6 into the search bar.
Supply List:• No. 2 Pencils
• Erasers (at least 1 spare)
• Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
• 3 Ring Binder
• Ruler/Straight Edge
• TI- 83 or TI-84 Graphing Calculator
Topics:• Reading and Writing Numbers
• Using Variables
• Representing Numbers
• Representing Sets of Numbers and Shapes
• Patterns Leading to Addition and Subtraction
• Some Important Geometry Ideas
• Multiplication in Geometry
• Multiplication in Algebra
• Patterns Leading to Division
• Linear Equations and Inequalities
• Geometry in Space
• Statistics and Variability
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