Sept+2,+2008

=**Welcome to September Math NCSCOS Goals 1.02 & 1.03**=

Week TWO =Tuesday, September 2, 2008=

Word Bank Used for Goal One:
 * Indicators**

1.02 Develop fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational numbers.
b) Describe the effect of operations on size. c) Estimate the results of computations. d) Judge the reasonableness of solutions**.
 * a) Analyze computational strategies.

**Vocabulary and Resources**

 * integers || inverses/opposites ||  || mixed number || terminating decimal ||   ||
 * repeating decimal || greatest common factor || improper fraction || factors || consecutive numbers ||  ||
 * least common multiple || proper fraction || inverse operations || prime factorization || reciprocal ||  ||
 * rational numbers || prime number || composite number || multiples || Regroup ||  ||

**Introduction to Fractions:**
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//**Warm Up**//
Review Problems **Problems of the Day** __**Review Words**__: Composite, Prime, Consecutive, Mixed Numbers, numerator and denominator, nu/de of = multiply, simplify

 //**Work Out**//** Lesson: Multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. ** __Chapter4, Section 7__ Page 223-225
 * Review** the directions for multiplying fractions.
 * Directions:** Copy the problem and show your work. Answers don't count here without the work.
 * Guide**d Practice 3,5,7
 * Independent** Practice 8.9

//**Cool Down**// Begin your 10 homework problems. Practice and Problem Solving 11-25 except 17 plus word problem 46. Get your parents to sign your agenda and look at the homework.



**Wednesday, September 3, 2008 **
Joke of the day:  When 3 people share 5 1/2 pizzas, what does each person get?

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 * Vocabulary:** What is a reciprocal?

Page 228 Example of word problem 7
 * //Work Out//**:: Example 1,2 types 1,3,5 Vocabulary: **Reciprocal** = multiplicative inverse (synonyms are twins).

//**Cool Down**// Start your 5 homework problems---page 228 Independent Practice first column: 8, 11, 14, 17, 21



Thursday, September 4, 2008 Adding Fractions
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First Agenda Grades Go Out to Parents:


 * __//Warm up//__:** 4 fraction problems.

Are you having your parents sign your agenda each day?
 * It does take 30 days to form good habits!
 * Do less work with greater neatness; show your steps; listen and follow the patterns.
 * Math is dependable.
 * Every one can learn math.
 * Be patient and consistent.
 * Never, ever give up.

__**The Lesson**__ //**(+) Fractions**// Text Book pages 236-238 2,4,6,8,9,10

__//**Work Out**//__: Worksheet: Italian Insects(Odd numbers) **//& What Do You Get When?//** (1/2 of this was done in class)
 * How are adding fractions different from multiplying and dividing?
 * What are the new vocabulary words you will need to know?

__**//Cool Down////://**__ Get started on your homework.
 * Worksheet: Italian Insects & What Do You Get When? (Odd numbers)
 * Just continue on with the //'work out'// problems. Get your agenda signed.



**//Friday, September 5, 2008//**

 * Subtracting Fractions**

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Subtracting Mixed Numbersb

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 * The Warm Up**:

T**he Work Out:** Textbook pages 236-238
 * Lesson:**
 * Model two skills of subtraction using the video or examples from book on smart board.
 * Compare and contrast addition vs subtraction of fractions.
 * Practice subtracting fractions with different denominators. page 237 A,B
 * Practice subtracting mixed fractions that require regrouping numbers. page 241 A,B,C
 * Use parts of worksheet for classwork guided practice.

Looking ahead for your first test:
 * The Cool Down**; Complete the worksheet for homework if you do not get it completed in class.
 * Study the vocabulary words.
 * Begin to review multiplication & division of fractions.

= **WEEK THREE** = Plans -- Skills with Rational Numbers.. Our Focus is DECIMALS this week. 4 textbook Sections ||= Guided Practice ||= Independent Practice || Homework Practice || Reflection || and decimals ||  ||   ||= >,<, = ||   || Worksheet || yes; sheet provided for week || skills || examples from handout sheet || Worksheet with word problems and skills practice || yes ||
 * Day || Warm Up || Concept || Pages || CHAPTER
 * 9/8 || yes || Number Sense with fractions
 * 9/9 || HW quiz on fractions || Estimating with Decimals ||  || 1 ||= 4-1 || 4-1 || Worksheet || yes ||
 * 9/10 || yes ||  ||
 * adding/subtracting decimals ||  ||
 * || 2 ||= 4-2 || 4-2 & Worksheet || Worksheet || yes ||
 * 9/11 || yes ||  ||
 * multiplying decimals ||  ||
 * || 3 ||= 4-3 || Book || Worksheet || yes ||
 * 9/12 || yes || practicing with decimal skills ||  || 1,2,3 ||= review

= = **Monday September 8, 2008**

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problems are review for Hw Quiz this week.
 * The Warm Up**:

Learn to use the fraction calculator function this week. T**he Work Out:** Worksheet. Review >,<, and =.and apply these concepts.
 * Lesson:**. Comparing Fractions with Fractions and Decimals with Decimals or fractions and decimals.

Looking ahead for your first test:
 * The Cool Down**: Complete the worksheet
 * Study the vocabulary words.
 * Begin to review multiplication & division of fractions.

Week Three:

Divide Decimals (inser slide show)

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