Fraction Website Practice

This website offers practice with fractions in a fun, game-based manner. This is the same website I showed my Advanced Math class but would be appropriate for all students. Determine which skill you need the most help on and practice that skill first to help you master it.

The main website is:    

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/math.htm

I recommend anything under the Fractions section but we looked at the Least Common Denominator and Adding Fractions game during class today.

Place Value Game from 5th Hour

Here is a link to the Place Value Game on FunBrain…

http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html

Key Vocabulary Ideas- September 2011

In all 6B math classes we are currently working with ALGEBRA. Here are some key ideas that are important to know and understand.

1. Expression
   
2. Equation
   
3. Algebraic
   
4. Solution
   
5. Inequalities
   

All of these words can be found in your textbook, however, here is a GREAT website for detailed definitions and descriptions:

http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/index.html

During our class discussions we will go over each of these concepts but it is good to also review them at home, too.

Test Today!

There is a test today! I am sorry that the websites and tips were not uploaded, there was an error with the blog. I hope everyone completed the study guide handed out in class and reviewed, however, you can still ask any clarifying questions before the test today. Good luck, I know everyone will do great:)

Study Guides to be sent home TUESDAY

I was unable to upload the study guide to the blog today! Sorry about any problems this may present however I will have them ready to bring home Tuesday. Once again sorry for the delay.

Upcoming Tests

There will be a test in ALL math classes on Thursday, September 15th. I will upload a study guide tomorrow as well as talk about it more in class. The test in each class will cover everything that we have covered so far this year. Additionally, every class will have a review session in class on Wednesday. If you have any questions be sure to ask this week!

Student Council Representatives!

Congrats to the 6B Student Council Representatives: Morgan Materna, Cameron Schneider, Nick Witt, and Addison Kaiser. There will be a Student Council Meeting tomorrow morning, Wednesday, at 7:45am in Mrs. Hager's room for the newly elected representatives. Everyone that ran did an excellent job!

Mental Math Reminders

In General Math we discussed mental math today. Remember that the COMMUTATIVE PROPERTY is where the order of the numbers can change and the ASSOCIATIVE PROPERTY is where the grouping of the numbers can change. Both properties ONLY work with addition and multiplication!

Divisibility Help Online

Divisibility of numbers is always tricky to master. Here are some cool websites that help determine divisibility.
www.analyzemath.com/Calculators_3/divisibility_calculator.html
and
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_158_g_1_t_1.html

Awesome Resources!

There has been great demand for the website I showed to my 8th hour math class on ordering integers (positive and negative numbers). Even if you are not in my 8th hour class you really should check out this game (and the rest of the site) as it provides a fun way to practice a variety of math skills:
www.coolmath-games.com/0-numberballs/index.html
and another integer practice game:
www.quia.com/cb/64603.html

Also, check out the online books page at the WCS website for login information for all your online textbooks:
wcs.d300.org/online-textbooks

Parent Night Tonight!

Parent Night is tonight from 7-8pm. Don't forget to give your parents a copy of the Parent Night Schedule you made during ELT. Parents will go through a shortened schedule and then have an opportunty to visit your locker.

PUBLISHING GUIDELINES

Here is a refresher of the guidelines I spoke about in class today regarding your About Me TELL-Con paragraph:

If you choose to write your paragraph by hand...
use black or blue ink and write it on a piece of loose-leaf paper

If you choose to type your paragraph....
use black, 12 point print in a legible font. Remember to double space. Finally, please do not include any pictures on your paper.

Me Puzzle Homework

Don't forget to make your Me Puzzle colorful! Tomorrow in class we will continue working on the puzzle. Great day in class today:)

Welcome 6B Students!- August 2011

The first few days have been a great success! This school year is sure to be a good one and we will learn so much together. Check back to my blog for updates, class comments, interesting websites, and other imporation information. On the bottom of your Agree/Disagree worksheet write the word SuPeR.

Here is a direct link to our team homework page....
http://westfield6b.wordpress.com/