Friday, December 12, 2014

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 7: Videos (due Tuesday, 12/16/14) and Word Problem (due Thursday, 12/18/14)

VIDEO #1: CREATE EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS BY MULTIPLYING
Watch the video and answer the following question:
1. Using multiplication, name 3 fractions that are equivalent to 1/2.




YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFBSpWHiQIs



VIDEO #2: IMPROPER FRACTIONS AND MIXED NUMBERS
Watch the video and answer the following question:
1.  Use a picture to write the improper fraction 7/2 as a mixed number.



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaHepqP9G8w



WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Mr. Anderson wants to decorate six of his windows with garland. Two of the windows are 3.4
feet by 5.2 feet and the other four windows are 3.6 feet by 4.8 feet. How many feet of garland
are needed for all the windows?

Friday, December 5, 2014

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 6: Videos (due Tuesday, 12/9/14) and Word Problem (due Friday, 12/12/14)

VIDEO #1:  RECOGNIZE EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS BY USING NUMBER LINES
Watch the video and draw number lines to show the following to be true:
1.  1/2 = 2/4
2.  3/4 = 6/8



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEU_Tpq8aw4




VIDEO #2: RECOGNIZE EQUIVALENT FRACTIONS USING MODELS
Watch the video and draw the pizzas to show the following to be true:
1.  1/2 = 2/4 = 4/8



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFDP_bbfW7s



WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Shannon was raking leaves in her front yard.  She figured it would take 12 bags to hold the leaves from 2 trees.  If Shannon has 7 trees (each the same size), how many bags would she need to hold all the leaves?

Friday, November 21, 2014

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 5: Videos (due Tuesday, 12/2/14) and Word Problem (due Friday, 12/5/14)

VIDEO #1: COMPARING FRACTIONS WITH LIKE NUMERATORS OR LIKE DENOMINATORS
Watch the video and fill in the blanks of these statements.
1.  When comparing two fractions with like denominators, the fraction with the ______________ numerator is the larger fraction.
2.  When comparing two fractions with like numerators, the fraction with the ______________ denominator is the larger fraction.



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0nE2dVtd3M




VIDEO #2: COMPARING TWO FRACTIONS BY USING A BENCHMARK FRACTION 1/2
Watch the video and take notes along with the teacher.  Answer the following question.
1.  What is a common mistake when comparing two fractions?




YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq8jfCcybT4



WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Martha was climbing up a rope that was attached to the gymnasium ceiling.  The ceiling is 20 feet high, and she climbed to within 18 inches of the ceiling.  How high did Martha climb?

Friday, November 14, 2014

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 4: Videos (due Tuesday, 11/17/14) and Word Problem (due Friday 11/21/14)

VIDEO #1: REVIEW NEW DIVISION STRATEGY
Watch this video for review and practice the following problems.  We will have a Quiz on Wednesday.
1.  782 divided by 7
2.  3,476 divided by 9



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80fJBC8B1KU


VIDEO #2: SOLVING MULTI-STEP PROBLEMS USING A T-CHART
Watch the video and do the following.
1.  Answer the Guided Practice problem at the end of the video.
2.  Write an answer to the Climate Check at the end of the video (The question is, "How do you feel about solving multi-step word problems using this method?").






YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsS61Fgv2as





WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Ming and Chuck were walking home one afternoon and decided to draw a chalk line on the road from school to Chuck's house.  They started out with a box of chalk and realized that one piece only lasted for two-thirds of a block.  If they had 12 pieces of chalk in the box, for how many blocks were they able to draw a line?  How do you know?

Friday, November 7, 2014

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 3: Videos (due Tuesday, 11/11/14) and Word Problem (due Friday, 11/14/14)

VIDEO #1: INPUT/OUTPUT TABLES
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1.  What is a common mistake to avoid when looking at a function machine?
2.  How do you know if a rule for a function machine makes sense?


YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GTxLibe1QI



VIDEO #2: SOLVING MULTI-STEP PROBLEMS USING MULTIPLE OPERATIONS
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1.  What 2 operations were used to solve the first word problem?
2.  What 2 operations were used to solve the second word problem?



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gelwBkxjqoQ




WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Mario is going to an amusement park on Saturday.  The park charges 50 cents per ride, and Mario wants to ride all 19 rides at least once.  What is the minimum amount of money he should bring?  (write your answer in dollars and cents, like this $###.##)

Friday, October 31, 2014

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 2: Assignments (due Monday, 11/3/14) and Weekly Word Problem (due Friday, 11/7/14)

LONG DIVISION PRACTICE
Click on the link below to go to Math Frog's Dividerama


You can check the box that says "check this box for help" to give you help on each problem.
Solve 10 problems correctly.  Record all 10 problems and all your work on a piece of paper with your heading and the title "2nd 9 Weeks, Week 2 Long Division Practice".



ESTIMATING FOR REASONABLENESS
Watch the video below and take notes on a piece of paper with your heading and correct title.
Then, answer this question: 
Estimate the product of 78 x 18.  Then, without working out the exact answer, is 1,404 a reasonable answer to 78 x 18?  Why or why not?





WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
Diego was racing his dirt bike and was traveling about 30 miles per hour.  If he kept this rate up for 3 and one-half hours, how many miles would he have traveled?

Thursday, October 23, 2014

2nd 9 Weeks, Week 1: Math Videos (due Monday, 10/27/14) and Word Problem (due Friday, 10/31/14)

Complete the following assignments on Long Division.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in the video(s).
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading and title for a homework grade.


LONG DIVISION BY CHUNKING

Click the link below to visit the Chunky Division App.

http://www.chunkydivision.co.uk/activity/index.htm

You can review the steps by clicking on "explain method".
When you are ready to practice, click on "start activity".

Solve 5 problems correctly using the Chunky Division App.  Show all your work on your paper.
This is your first assignment.



USING THE AREA MODEL FOR DIVISION

Watch the video below and work the example along with the teacher.
Then, try using the area model method to work the problem 477 divided by 3 on your own.


This is your second assignment.





WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions:
1.  Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.
2.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Write down the name of the strategy you will use to solve.
Strategies include:
-Draw a Picture
-Look for a Pattern
-Guess and Check
-Use Logical Reasoning
-Solve a Simpler Problem
-Make a Table or a Chart
-Make a Graph
-Work Backwards
-Use a Strip Diagram

3.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.
4.  Finally, explain how you got the answer and why it makes sense.  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem: Dave is walking home from school and is attempting not to step on any of the cracks in the sidewalk.  He finds that there are 15 cracks in front of each house and there are 12 houses that he walks past.  How many cracks are there in all that Dave needs to try not to step on?




Monday, October 13, 2014

Two 2-Digit Numbers - Multiplication Quiz

Click the link to take the online quiz: http://www.numbernut.com/basic/activities/mult_quiz_2nocarry-v.shtml

Play until you get 8 out of 10 (80%).

Raise your hand, and I will come by to check your quiz.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Week 7: Math Videos (due Monday, 10/6/14) and Weekly Word Problem (due Friday, 10/10/14)

Watch the following videos on Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers by 2-Digit Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.

MULTIPLY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS BY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS - TRADITIONAL




YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNoOceYr_y0&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw


MULTIPLY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS BY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS - PARTIAL PRODUCTS




YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMk5r5IEIDM&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw



WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Instructions: Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.  Finally, explain how you got the answer(s).  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem: Michael is walking dogs to earn money.  If he gets paid $2.50 per dog and he is attempting to earn $15.00, how many dogs does he need to walk?

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Native Americans in Texas PROJECT (due Monday, 10/6/14)


   
     We have studied 5 Native American tribes: Caddo, Karankawa, Jumano, Comanche, and Lipan Apache.  Each student chooses their favorite tribe.  For your project, you must create a "buckskin" pouch that contains items that represent your tribe's food source (economy), habitat and skills (interesting facts), and organization (government).  Your pouch must contain a minimum of 4 items.
     On the back of, or attached to, each item you make you must write one sentence about how the item represents your tribe.  For example, “The Caddo lived in beehive-shaped houses made from wood and dried grasses."
     On the back of the pouch, attach a short writing assignment that describes the similarities and differences between your tribe and one of the other tribes that lived in Texas around the same time.  Your writing assignment should be 3 paragraphs and a summary statement.
     Paragraph 1: Introduction (2-3 sentences)
     Paragraph 2: Similarities with another tribe (2-3 sentences)
     Paragraph 3: Differences with another tribe (2-3 sentences)
     Summary Statement (1 sentence)

GRADING RUBRIC

Criteria
Points Earned
1=not included
2=included, but minimally
3=strongly included
Front of pouch includes
1.      title of tribe and your name.

Item 1
1.      Created an item that represents your tribe.
2.      It is neat and well made

Item 2
1.      Created an item that represents your tribe.
2.      It is neat and well made

Item 3
1.      Created an item that represents your tribe.
2.      It is neat and well made

Item 4
1.      Created an item that represents your tribe.
2.      It is neat and well made

Writing
1.      Your writing includes: 3 paragraphs, similarities to another tribe, differences from another tribe, a summary statement

Sample Pictures of items made by a real student:


Friday, September 26, 2014

Week 6: Math Videos (due Monday, 9/29/14) and Weekly Word Problem (due Friday, 10/3/14)

Watch the following videos on Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers by 1-Digit Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.


MULTIPLY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS BY 1-DIGIT NUMBERS - TRADITIONAL





MULTIPLY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS BY 1-DIGIT NUMBERS - PARTIAL PRODUCTS

(I was unable to attach this video to my blog post for some reason.  The YouTube link below will take you to this video on my YouTube page.)




WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.  Finally, explain how you got the answer(s).  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Ted's car will go 25 miles on each gallon of gas.  His tank holds 10 gallons of gas when it is full.  If Ted wants to take a 700-mile trip, and he starts with a full tank of gas, what is the minimum number of times he will need to stop for gas?

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Math: Calculating Profit PROJECT (due Thursday, 9/25/14)


Make a graphic organizer according to the example in the video below to show a solution to this problem:
Aidan sells candy on a candy truck.  He got $6,852.78 in August from candy sales.  He spent $429.18 for gas for his truck.  He also paid one employee $2,500.00 for the month to work for him.  On top of that, Aidan had to spend $605.29 to order more candy because he was running low.  
a) Make a table, graph, or chart to show all of Aidan's expenses and sales.
b) After all his expenses, what was Aidan's profit for the month of August?
c) Use rounding, front-end estimation, and compatible numbers to approximate Aidan's possible profit for the month of September.
d) On a separate paper, answer which estimation strategy (rounding, front-end estimation, or compatible numbers) gave you the best estimate?  Explain in 3 sentences why you think that estimation strategy is the best.


YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JE2CG6oFSA0&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw



Friday, September 19, 2014

Week 5: Math Videos (due Monday 9/22/14) and Weekly Word Problem (due Friday 9/26/14)

Watch the following two videos on Rounding Numbers.
Make a list or a Venn diagram of 5 similarities and 5 differences in the 2 videos.  Similarities and differences might include the style of music, who is singing, steps given on how to round, etc.
Turn your list or Venn diagram in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.


ROUNDING RAP


YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hANJu4LlQU


ROUNDING ROCK




YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_kt0ecu_jk





WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.  Finally, explain how you got the answer(s).  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Brandon has a stack of books sitting on his desk.  The first one has 10 pages, and the next one has twice as many pages, 20 pages.  The next one has twice as many pages again, or 40 pages.  This pattern continues for eight books.  How many pages are in the eighth book?  Explain how you arrived at your answer.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Texas Map Requirements

Your maps of Texas are due on Friday, 9/19.

The requirements are listed below.  Most of you finished in class, and that is awesome.  If you already turned your map in to my box, you are done.
For the rest of the class, you must finish your maps on your own time (either during recess or at home) and turn these maps in to my box by Friday.

Include:
*Title, Orientation, Date, Author, Legend
*At least 3 Major landforms (example: Rio Grande River, Guadalupe Peak)
*At least 3 Symbols for climate (example: hot, dry, tornado, drought)
*5 Major cities (example: San Antonio, Austin)
*4 Physical Regions (Coastal Plains, North Central Plains, Mountains and Basins, Great Plains)
*Symbols for 4 economic activities in different regions (example: oil drilling, farming, ranching)

Friday, September 12, 2014

Week 4: Math Videos (due Monday 9/15/14) and Weekly Word Problem (due Friday 9/19/14)

Watch the following videos on Adding and Subtracting Numbers with Decimals, and Using Compatible Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to for in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.


ADDING AND SUBTRACTING DECIMALS

For this video, watch and answer these questions.

1.  Using the rule in the video, find the sum of 17.63 + 804.6

2.  What happens to a number when you move its decimal point to the right?

3.  What happens to a number when you move its decimal point to the left?


YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6pZyY6mM3g


USING COMPATIBLE NUMBERS



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1evNMv1aIM&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw



WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.  Finally, explain how you got the answer(s).  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Mona needs to catch 12 grasshoppers to feed her pet snake.  She figures it takes her about 3 minutes to catch each one.  If there is one-half hour before her school bus comes to pick her up, does she have enough time to catch all the grasshoppers she needs?  Explain why or why not.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Social Studies Unit 1 Test Review

Summary of Texas Regions

GREAT PLAINS

Landforms: plains, plateaus, escarpments, hills, canyons

Climate: blizzards, very hot or very cold, windy


Vegetation: short grass, trees, tumbleweeds

Economic Activities: ranching, farming, oil industry
MOUNTAINS AND BASINS

Landforms: mountains, basins, desert


Climate: hot, dry, droughts


Vegetation: flowering cacti


Economic Activities: parks, ranching
COASTAL PLAINS

Landforms: desert, forests, hills, plains, rivers


Climate: mild, hurricanes, lots of rain


Vegetation: citrus fruit, trees, lush grass, crops

Economic Activities: ranching, farming, oil industry
NORTH CENTRAL PLAINS

Landforms: rolling plains, rivers


Climate: tornados, dry, windy


Vegetation: tall grass, trees

Economic Activities: ranching, farming, oil industry

Friday, September 5, 2014

Week 3: Decimals on the Number Line Video (due Monday 9/8/14) and Weekly Word Problem (due Friday 9/12/14)

Watch the following video on Reading Decimals on a Number Line.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in the video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.

DECIMALS ON THE NUMBER LINE

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nng3whNUBvo&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw


WEEKLY WORD PROBLEM
Read the problem twice.  Circle key words.  Choose a strategy to solve the problem.  Solve the problem (make sure to label and circle your answer).  Double check your work to make sure of your answer.  Finally, explain how you got the answer(s).  Your explanation should be at least 3 sentences long.

Problem:
There are several very long rivers in the world.  The Amazon River in South America is 3,976 miles long, the Nile River in Africa is 156 miles longer than the Amazon River, and the Yangtze River in Asia is 215 miles shorter than the Nile River.  How long are the Nile River and the Yangtze River?  Order the rivers from longest to shortest.  Explain how you got your answers.

Friday, August 29, 2014

Week 2: Comparing and Ordering Numbers (watch for week of 9/2 through 9/5)

Watch the following videos on Comparing and Ordering Numbers.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.


COMPARING NUMBERS - WHOLE AND DECIMALS

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xmuxDcsZn4&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw

ORDERING NUMBERS - WHOLE AND DECIMALS

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUYoFKCydhI&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Visual Representation of Ones to Billions

This video shows us what the sizes of all the place values look like, all the way from one to one billion.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmzNfokSuHA

Place Value Rap Song

Here's a song to help us remember our place value positions.



YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWgZsJmATsI

"Ones   Tens   Hundreds    Comma   Thousands   Ten Thousands   Hundred Thousands   Comma   Millions   Ten Millions    Hundred Millions     Comma     Billions     Ten Billions     Hundred   Billions Comma ...."

Picture a place value chart when she is singing the chorus.  Where is she starting?  Which direction is she going, right or left?  Are the values getting greater or smaller?






Friday, August 22, 2014

Week 1: Expanded Notation

Watch the following videos on Expanded Notation.
Work the problems and answer the questions that are posed to you in each video.
Turn your answers in on lined paper with the proper heading for a homework grade.

EXPANDED NOTATION - WHOLE NUMBERS

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jd1nv9i7O9g&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw


EXPANDED NOTATION - DECIMALS

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEeDvx1DYiE&index=2&list=UUnEDbtNN5JDeFd-jAqO8mcw

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Still Don't Get It: Expanded Notation and Place Value

Still don't get Expanded Notation and Place Value?
Click the link below to try this video with a different explanation!


YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjNR_X8Hh4s