Review Time is here!!!!!

First of all I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving  - When you have a few minutes - instead of mindlessly watching TV or surfing the internet utilize the time to review what you have learned this block.  We will starting our reviews on Tuesday so come prepared - Go back through all the learning objectives from the posts dating from Oct 22nd. 
Also for those of you wishing to keep working on the fractions that we did in class today use the following links

math is fun - fractions

cool math - fraction lessons

Perimeter, Area, Circumference, and Volume

Learning Objectives:
Review and increase confidence in finding perimeter, area, circumference and volume

jeopardy review game

Circles

 

Learning Objectives:
Know the difference / relationship between radius and diameter
Know the decimal(round the nearest hundredth)  and fraction values for pi
Know how to use formulas to find circumference and area of a circle

math is fun - circles - read through and then try the questions at the bottom

study zone - circles - try the practice at the bottom

information on pi

math goodies - area of a circle

Perimeter Area and now Volume

Learning Objectives:
Increase confidence with finding area and perimeter
Understand how to find volume
Increase confidence with using a formula for finding area and volume

practice finding perimeter and area of rectangles

perimeter and area word problems

volume video

practice finding volume

more volume practice - bring these answers to class on Tuesday

aaa math - geometry list - in the green box you can choose which section to work on - the purple/blue box is for practice

Switching gears from Algebra to Geometry

Learning Objectives:
Know the difference between Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Know how to find Perimeter
Know how to find Area of a square, rectangle, triangle
Know how to use a formula to find area


video - intro to perimeter, area volume

perimeter and area info and practice

finding area using formulas

The end of the Algebra Journey

We have been working on equations and inequalities for about 3 weeks and our time with these little lovelies is coming to a close - this is our last blog post about equations but if you are struggling please go back and work through older posts - re-watch videos or re-do practice sets.  I think you will see that we will still use Algebra as we work through new topics.

Learning Objectives:
Understand how to combine like terms to simplify an expression or equation
Gain confidence with solving equations
Use algebra to solve word problems

sal explains combining like terms

algebrahelp - a great walk through on how to combine like terms

combining like terms - practice with expression

combining like terms - practice - either print out or on your own piece of paper - bring your answers to class on Tuesday!!!

Equations and Inequalities

 

Learning Objectives:
Know the difference between an equation and an inequality
Know how to solve an inequality
Know how the check your answer to an equation or an inequality

solving inequalities- purple math - only do page 1

inequality video

math.com practice

how to check or evaluate your answer

Intro to two step equations

Learning objectives:
Increase confidence with word problems involving equations
Know how to solve two step equations


algebra word problems

practice word problems - don't be afraid of using the "hint" button on the right side

purple math - solving two step equations - there is a video link at the top or just read through - try the practice at the bottom

practice two step equations



   

Yea for Algebra!!!!

Learning Objectives:
Increase confidence with one step equations
Solve equation word problems

equation practice

equation game

word problems

Expressions and Equations

 

 

Learning Objectives:
Know how to write an expression from a statement
Know how to evaluate an expression
Know how to use "opposites" to solve one step equations +,-,x,/

writing expressions

evaluating an expression - video

evaluating an expression - math.com - be sure to do all 4 steps

video - one step equations

another equation video

practice with + & - equations

practice x & / equations

Welcome to Block B

Let's jump into some Algebra

(I know that you are having a hard time containing your excitement! :)

 

Learning Objectives:
Define variable
Know the relationship between Addition and Subtraction
Know the relationship between Multiplication and Division
Know the different ways to show Multiplication


kahn academy video- variables

multiplication video

math is fun - algebra intro - read through and try to questions at the bottom to see how you do - these questions are a little extra from the learning objectives :)

Review Time !!!!

 

 

Learning Objective:
Feel prepared for the Post Test on Tuesday :)

test tips

totally stressed out !

Now Review !!!!!!!!!

Use the Learning Objectives as your guided review - for each blog post since Aug 29th can you do what the learning objective states?  If so great - move on to the next post - if you cannot go back through the links or your notes until you can.  Remember that reviewing is remembering not trying to cram in new material.  You have worked so hard this block and I know that you will do great on your post test on Tuesday



Percent Practice

 

 

Learning Objectives:
Increase confidence with finding the part, whole or percent
Use your knowledge of solving percent problems to solve word problems

% practice

word problems video

% word problems

Percents

Learning Objectives:
Define Percent
"is" = ?
"of" = ?
Know how to set up a proportion to solve a percent question


video

math goodies - lesson and practice at the bottom

amby - lesson and practice

practice - bring answers to class to see how you did :)

We will also be going over the angle/triangle worksheet I sent home - please bring that with you on Tuesday

                                                Introducing the Coordinate Plane

 

Learning Objective:
Label the X and Y axis on the coordinate plane
Know what an ordered pair is
Be able to plot a point on a coordinate plane using an ordered pair

math.com - be sure to do all 4 steps

khan - video

khan - practice

 PLEASE!!! Feel free to review any old posts to make sure you are feeling A-OK with all the geometry we have been doing - and don't forget your question for class on Thursday :)

Pythagorean Theorem

 

Learning Objectives:
Increase confidence with similar triangles
Know the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem
Know how to solve for a missing piece of a right triangle
Know what a hypotenuse is

similar triangle - practice - this is another blog post - read through/ especially if you are having a hard time with these / **** be sure to do the questions on page 11 - bring your answers to class!

pythagorean theorem - video

math is fun - pythagoras theorem - lots of good info - be sure to try the practice problems at the bottom


pythagorean Theorem practice - try all 11 questions - feel free to use a calculator

Similar Triangles & roots / square roots

 

Learning Objectives:
Increase confidence with similar triangle word problems
Know the relationship between squaring and square roots
Know how to calculate a square and a square root

triangle word problems - these also include solutions - you try the questions and then see if your answers match

similar triangle practice

video - squares / square roots

math is fun- squares and square roots

practice with square roots

A little more - angles & triangles

 

Learning Objectives:
Use angle knowledge to solve word problems
Know how to solve a proportion
Define Congruent & Similar


angle word problems

purple math - solving proportions

Sal explains proportions

khan academy - proportion practice

congruent triangles

similar triangles

triangle video

Triangles and Angles

 

 

Learning Objective:
Know the difference between obtuse, acute and straight angles
Explain Complementary Angles
Explain Supplementary Angles
Know how to find a complementary or supplementary angle



math is fun - types of angles

angle video

practice with angles

math is fun - lesson and practice


We will be using these objectives on Thursday in relation to triangles :)  After we finish our measuring activity that is.

More Practice and some Triangles

Learning Objectives:
Increase confidence with circles - Area & Circumference
Identify the 4 types of triangles
Know how to find the missing angle


circle game

circle quiz - use a calculator!

triangle video

sum = 180 video proof

practice finding the missing angle - green box is info - blue box is practice

P / A / V & Circles

 

 

Learning Objectives:

Gain confidence with finding Perimeter, Area, & Volume
Know how to find radius and/or diameter

Know how to find circumference of a circle
Know how to find Area of a circle


Jeapordy review  - good practice

word problems practice

volume word problems

Circle practice - math is fun

math goodies - circle practice

A little more Perimeter and lots of Area and Volume

Learning Objectives:

Increase confidence with finding perimeter
Understand and be able to find area
Understand and be able to find volume

Introduction to circles - be able to define diameter, radius, & chords

math goodies - practice perimeter - be sure to try the 5 problems at the bottom

area video

math guide - area    - at the bottom of each section click on the quizmaster link to test your knowledge.  Stop after the triangle section

volume video

more volume - explain and practice - don't worry about downloading anything and be sure to start on slide #3 and go through #8

math - goodies - circles defined



Fun and informative  -  Donald Duck in Math Land - not required but I think you will agree

-Taking the next measurement step -

 Perimeter Area & Volume

Learning objectives:

Practice conversions
Understand the difference between perimeter, area, and volume
Know how to find perimeter of a plane figure

metric conversion practice

perimeter area volume video

practice finding perimeters

Conversions and the Metric System

Learning Objectives:
Be able to convert units within the standard system
Understand the basic Metric units
       Length
       Mass
       Capacity
         metric prefixes
Understand how to convert between metric units
Know what units would be appropriate for measuring different items in both the metric and standard systems

How to convert units

practice with standard units

metric video

math is fun - metric

Have a great Weekend!

You Found it!

 

our first topic is.....

 

Measurement

Learning Objectives for Aug 27th:

List the standard units of measurement for -
       Length
       Weight (mass)
        Capacity
List the units for measuring time
List the 2 main units for measuring temperature
Find at least one site that you like and would find helpful for your individual study plan


Standard units / temperature

math is fun 
I would suggest making a chart or writing out the units
Be sure to answer the 10 questions at the bottom

Time
lesson on units of time


Websites I use regularly or you can use for your study plan

First up -   khanacademy.org  This site has lots of great stuff - please set up an account (its free)  this way you can track your progress and you can also set me up to be your "tutor" so I can also track your progress.  Please follow the instructions below - If you already have an account skip to the next link.
     
Now you need to set me up as your coach

To do this log in and click on 'visit profile'

click on 'coaches'

type in burleyabe@csi.edu and click 'add coach'

Second - aplusmath.com  -  check out the flashcards and worksheets

Third - aaamath.com - lots of topics - look around

Fourth - http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/  - games - lots of games - try one -

Fifth - www.coolmath.com - again lots of info - I like the way she presents things -

Sixth and last - mathplayground.com - I like the word problems on this site

Ok - I have given you quite a list - take the time to explore and see what could benefit you as you work through your study plan

See ya in class on Thursday!

3 X 3 video

3 X 3 video

I thought this was fun!

I can hardly believe that we are to the end of June and that next week is the end of the block! 

So it is time to prepare for the post test - remember that the post test is a progress test.

One of the very best practices  you can have is Reviewing

Reviewing is not trying to learn something new in the next few days or hours - it is simply the skill of remembering what you have been learning in the recent past.  Please Please  Please   go back over the skills you have worked with this block, both individually and as a class.  The beautiful thing about the blog is that you can go back to any of our old posts to access the links that I gave you.  I also encourage you to go back over all paper practice that we have done.

Another great practice is to make sure your physical self is as prepared as possible
Get a good night sleep
Eat a good breakfast
These things sound simple but they really do help you do your best.

Test anxiety can be a big hurdle to get over for some students.  I am linking you to a couple of sites to help with this.

how to deal

test taking tips

Just a reminder - there is open lab Monday 10-2

 

Word Problems - I know you are SUPER excited to work with these but you know what they say about practice :)

example problem

more explanation practice



Word problems practice

1.  Five times a number decreased by two equals eighteen.

2.  When twice a number is increased by one, the result is thirteen

3.  Ten more than six times a number equals thirty-four.

4.  Sam and Joe are house painters.  Sam makes $5 an hour less than Joe.  On a job that took them both 40 hours to complete, they made $1400.  How much does Sam make in one hour?

5.  Kate makes $320 more each month than her husband Tim.  Together they make $2840 each month.  How much does Kate make in a month?


Bring your answers to class !!!!!!!!

You are doing great with this Algebra stuff - learning the power of opposites is really helpful when it comes to solving equations.  We worked on simplifying and solving today in class - all the problems we did as examples kept the variable on one side of the equal sign.  I am going to include a few problems to practice that I want you to bring with you on Thursday and we will go over our answers together.

3x + 4x -5 = 26

6s - 2 + 2s - 8 = 70

15 = 4x + x

8p + 2(p + 11) - 12 = 70


Ok - so now what do we do if there are variables on both sides of the equal sign -

I know that you have looked at  this cool math lesson but I want you to really look at it to help you with this next link

practice solving equations

This link gives you 20 questions to practice.  Print out or copy and work on these for Thursday - we will go over any that you have questions about in class.

For some of you Algebra is totally new and a little bit intimidating - for some of you this is a review of something you learned a while ago.  Either way working with Algebra doesn't have to be such a bad thing :)  I am linking you to a couple of sites to keep working with equations.  On the homework sheet I sent home .  On the top part - You are going to simplify the expression by combining the like terms - ie combine all variable and all numbers -  the following links will help with both parts


combining like terms lesson

algebra help - practice - do at least 10 questions

cool math algebra lessons


Bring your worksheet with you to class on Tuesday - along with any questions that you have!
I hope you have a great weekend.

More Algebra!!! Yep I know you are having a hard time containing your excitement.

Let's start with a video on how to solve an equation

Sal explains how to solve an equation

Now for some more explanation and practice

cool math - do lessons 1 & 2 and practice the *crunch some

I can't believe that we are to the end of May!!!!  Summer is almost here!!!!  Hopefully you find some good study time with all this nice sunshine to enjoy.

Ok - so now for the answers to the previous homework. - If yours don't match mine or you have questions please bring them to class on Tuesday. - 

1.  27
2.  43
3.  125
4.  39,195,000
5.  160%
6.  22%
7.  246
8.  504.56
9.  33%
10. 3.5%
11. 67,762.17
12. 94%
13. 3,677.01
14. 1190
15. 7.5%
16. 56.41
17. 45.5
18. 45,000
19. 60
20. 282.50
21. 510
22. 80%
23. 32%
24.  breakfast - 15%
       lunch       - 40%     *biggest calorie intake
       snack       - 10%
       supper      - 35%

Bonus - * we will do together on Tuesday.


Like I said at the beginning of this post - we will go over any questions you have on Tuesday - but I would also like to introduce you to variables as we are going to be working on some Algebra next week.

what is a variable - video

multiplication sign - video

evaluating an expression - video

practice evaluating an expression

On Friday my Grandpa-in-law passed away and his funeral is today - So I will not be there for class.  Please work on your study plan and I will also give you a few links to continue working on percents - We will wrap-up with percents on Thursday.  I appreciate your understanding of my absence today.

ixl - % practice

more word problems -  bring your answers to class on Thursday

What a great morning - thank you all for being so great during our 3 hour math class!  You guys are awsome and already on your way to gaining new skills.  I hope that  you are feeling a little bit more comfortable with percentages - to build on what we did today go to . . . .

% practice problems

Now for the next step - WORD PROBLEMS!!!!!!
Yep, I know that you are secretly cheering right now :)

% word problem -example and practice

We will be working on some harder percent word problems on Tuesday - Please work through these two links to be prepared for class - also bring any questions that get stuck on to class and we will work through it.

Yea!!!! You found the blog successfully! If you are at home bookmark this site and you can come back easily and often :)

I am excited to help you as we start this block of classes. I hope that you are excited to. Some of you are just getting started and some of you are almost done - Wherever you are - Great Job for being here! I love to see people succeed in their goals.

Through this blog we are going to be using several different sites - I try to utilize as much of the internet as I can. The sites that I will link you to can be used for our group stuff as well as your independent study - Look through these and see which ones you think would work for you.

First up - khanacademy.org This site has lots of great stuff - please set up an account (its free) this way you can track your progress and you can also set me up to be your "tutor" so I can also track your progress. Please follow the instructions below - If you already have an account skip to the next link.

Now you need to set me up as your coach

To do this log in and click on 'visit profile'

click on 'coaches'

type in burleyabe@csi.edu and click 'add coach'

Second - aplusmath.com - check out the flashcards and worksheets

Third - aaamath.com - lots of topics - look around

Fourth - http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/ - games - lots of games - try one -

Fifth - www.coolmath.com - again lots of info - I like the way she presents things -

Sixth and last - mathplayground.com - I like the word problems on this site

Ok - I have given you quite a list - take the time to explore and see what could benefit you as you work through your study plan

See you in class on Thursday!