Thursday, September 29th

Sixth Grade

Prime Factorization by using the factor tree or division by primes. Remember, to find the prime factorization of any number, you first think about what numbers go into it. If you are doing the factor tree, you don't have to focus on only prime numbers. For example, if you have to find the prime factorization of 32, you can start with 8 x 4 - neither of those are prime, so you would keep going, 8 is 2 x 4, then that 4 is 2 x 2. The first 4 is also 2 x 2. So you end up with 2 x 2 x 2 x 2. To do this with division by primes, you'd first divide 32 by 2, then you'd have 16 and you'd divide it by 2, then you'd have 8 and you'd divide it by 2 giving you 4 so you divide one last time by 2 to get 2. That's 5 2's altogether, so you still get 2 x 2 x 2 x 2.

Now...if that explanation is confusing or you are still stuck, you can email me tonight or ask me in class tomorrow.

Seventh Grade

Math - Computation Review. Remember, I don't want you getting help on this. Just do your best so I can see how much you remember.

Geography - There is a test tomorrow over Chapter 4 so be sure to study tonight!

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: Decimal and Fraction Computation Quiz is tomorrow.

Algebra I: Equations Test is tomorrow. Be sure to look over all your notes and go back through the blog looking for examples.

See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey

Wednesday, September 28th

Sixth Grade

Today we talked about prime and composite numbers. We then figured out all of the prime numbers from 1-100. There is no homework today. We will do factor trees and prime factorization tomorrow!

Seventh Grade

Math - The class took a test today and what a doozy it was! No one finished during math class and had to finish taking it during Geography.

Geography - Do the Chapter 4 Review. Review Key Terms, Main Ideas, Map Activity, and #3 of the Writing Activity. Just make a chart with two columns. In the first column put the similarities and in the second, put the differences.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: Do the 20 decimal and fraction computation problems. There will be a quiz on Friday!

Algebra I: Fraction and Decimal Equations. Below are a few examples of each kind:

See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey

Tuesday, September 27th

Sixth Grade

Today we talked about reducing fractions. Remember that to reduce a fraction, you need to divide both the top number and the bottom number by the greatest common factor. Find what they have in common, and divide top and bottom by that. Be sure to check your new fraction to see if it should be reduced too. The assignment is the half-sheet with fractions to reduce.

Seventh Grade

Math - We reviewed for the test over bar graphs, line graphs, stem-and-leaf plots, box-and-whisker plots and central means of tendency (mean, median, mode, and range). PLEASE study your notes tonight and remember that anytime you graph something, you must always have a LABEL on all parts of the graph. I don't want to take points off of a beautiful graph because you left the labels off...so don't forget!

Geography - Chapter 4 Section 3. Do #1-4 on the Section Assessment.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: You need to have your design finalized and your poster finished with all measurements, costs, etc., done.

Algebra I: We worked on more equations and learned how to simplify fraction equations. No homework!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

Monday, September 26th

Sixth Grade

Math - Today we worked on a couple of concepts. First is naming and placing mixed numbers on a number line. Second is the divisibility rules. We can tell if a number can be divided by certain numbers by following these rules:

A number is divisible by:

2 if the number is even - or ends in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8

3 if the sum of the digits in the number can be divided by 3. (For example, the digits in the number 135 add up to 9; 1 + 3 + 5 = 9 and since 9 can be divided by 3, so can 135.)

5 if the number ends in 0 or 5

6 if the number is divisible by 2 and 3

9 if the sum of the digits in the number can be divided by 9. This is the same kind of rule as for 3 above.

10 if the number ends in 0.

The assignment is a number line worksheet and to find the numbers that can go into the 10 numbers that were written on the board.

Seventh Grade

Math - Today, we worked on a class activity that connected math and Geography. There is no homework!

Geography - We continued the math activity and then read Chapter 4, Section 2. Do the define and identify words.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra - The class continued working on their cell phone holder projects today. Be sure to have posters for tomorrow to finish up the holders and presentations.

Algebra I - Equations with multiple steps. Remember that the answer is no solution if you end up with a false statement, such as 5 = 3. Email me if you have questions!

See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

Friday, September 23rd

Sixth Grade

Today we worked more on factors and greatest common factor. The assignment is to do Supplemental 20 (I think) from the Saxon 76 book. We will use the book on occasion this year to supplement what we are learning in class. Here are a few examples of how to find greatest common factor:

To find the GCF of the numbers 12 and 20, you first list all the factors of 12 and 20. Remember, a factor is a number that goes into another number.

12 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12

20 - 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 20

Since the number 4 is the biggest on both lists, 4 is the greatest common factor. Remember when you list the factors, each number has a partner that multiples to give you the number. For example, 1 x 12 = 12, 2 x 6 = 12, and 3 x 4 = 12. Sometimes, a number will be its own partner. If you listed the factors of 16, you'd have 1, 2, 4, 8, 16. 1 x 16= 16, 2 x 8 = 16, and 4 x 4 = 16. You only need to list a number once though.

Seventh Grade

Math - More practice with averaging. Football Teams worksheet. Answer all of the questions on the front and then include the median, mode, and range of each list of data on another sheet. So, you will have median, mode, and range for the offense players' heights and weights as well as the median, mode, and range for the defense players' heights and weights.

Geography - Using the maps in the Atlas at the back as well as the maps at the beginning of Chapter 4, find, label, and color as instructed the landforms and water forms listed on the handout.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: The class began a project on Friday to design a cell phone cover. They worked on their designs, made calculations, discussed cost of materials, and spent the entire class time working hard and planning. On Monday, they will finish their designs and begin working on their presentation posters. Don't forget to bring posters on Monday! I will have students from other classes vote and rank the designs and the winning design will then be made by Ms. Freeh and myself for each student in that group!

Algebra I: We practiced equations as a group today. Each student came to the board to work out equations. There is no homework!

See you on Monday,
Mrs. Swickey

Thursday, September 22nd

Sixth Grade

Today we began our unit on fractions. We spent some time working on fractions with a program on my computer and then worked with some tile pieces. Then we talked about factors. There is no homework tonight, but there will be tomorrow!

Seventh Grade

Math - We made another box-and-whisker plot as a class and then everyone made their own. The assignment was to finish the handout and everyone finished in class.

Geography - The class finished up the Atlas Activity and then we went over it together. Then we read Chapter 4, Section 1. The assignment is to answer questions #1-5 from the section assessment.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: We reviewed multiplying and dividing fractions today and worked together on problems on the board. There is no homework tonight!

Algebra I: Mixed Review of equations. Please see yesterday's post for example equations. The following is an example where you have to get the variable on the same side of the equation:

See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey

Wednesday, September 21st

Sixth Grade

Today the class took a computation quiz. There is no homework!

Seventh Grade

Math - Today, we continued working with stem and leaf plots and the class took notes on how to make a box and whisker plot. There is no homework today!

Geography - Today, the class worked in pairs on the Activity Atlas for Unit 2 over The United States and Canada. Tomorrow, we will finish up the activity and begin Chapter 4.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: Today the class practiced some more with adding fractions with unlike denominators. In class, they worked on reducing fractions to lowest terms. The assignment is the adding fractions worksheet.

Algebra I: We began our section on equations today. The assignment is the worksheet with two-step equations. Here are examples of the four types of equations you will see on the assignment:
As always, let me know if you need help!

See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

Tuesday, September 20th

Sixth Grade

There is a quiz tomorrow over computation - adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Also, there will be addition and subtraction word problems. Just take your time and be careful with borrowing and carrying. Everyone knows how to solve these problems, but errors creep in, so don't rush!

Seventh Grade

Math - Stem and Leaf Plots. This is another way to organize a set of data. You have a line drawn between the "stem" and the "leaves". The stem can represent different things, but today, we used the stem to represent multiples of 10. So, a 1 in the stem stands for 10, a 2 for 20, etc. The leaves come from the remainder of the number - in this case - the ones place. So, 25 would be represented on a stem and leaf plot with a 2 on the left side of the line and the 5 on the right side. There is always a key to show you what the plot represents. Here is an example for the following set of data:

Scores on a test: 65, 68, 72, 74, 74, 76, 80, 85, 88, 88, 90, 92, 95, 99

Since the range is between 65 and 99, I'll make my leaves multiples of 10 from 60 - 90, by using the numbers 6, 7, 8, and 9 on the left of the line. Then, for each number in the data set, I'll put the ones place on the right of the line. Always put a number for each number listed in the data set. Even though there are two 74's, you would put a 4 twice after the 7.

After you finish drawing your stem and leaf plot, answer the questions #1-6 on the bottom. (Skip #7)

Geography - There is no homework! The class took a test today.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. First, find a common denominator and make equivalent fractions. The add or subtract. If the top numerator is smaller than the bottom numerator, borrow from the whole number and change the top numerator by adding the denominator to it. Here are a few examples:
Please email me if you are stuck! I am happy to help you if you are confused by one.

Algebra I - There was a quiz today. No homework!

See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

Monday, September 19th

Sixth Grade

Today we discussed how to solve addition and subtraction word problems. Homework is addition and subtraction problem solving worksheets.

Seventh Grade

Math - Mean, Median, Mode, and Range. If you forgot your notes, here is how to solve each:

Mean - This is the same as the average (mean ole average!). Add the numbers and divide by the number of numbers. Round to the nearest whole number or nearest cent.

Median - Write the numbers in order from least to greatest. The median is the middle number. If there is an even number of numbers, the median is the average of the middle two numbers. For example:

5, 6, 6, 7, 9, 13, 14, 14, 15, 16

In the above list, the 9 and 13 are the middle two numbers. Add them together - 22 - and divide by 2. The median is 11.

Mode - The mode is the number that occurs most often. There can be more than one mode if more than one number occurs the same number of times. Sometimes there isn't a mode if there are no numbers that occur more than any others.

Range - This is the difference between the greatest and the smallest number.

Geography - There is a test tomorrow over Chapter 3. Be sure to study! The essay will be to write about the similarities and the differences between a direct democracy and a representative government.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: Decimal Computation Review.

Algebra: Study for the Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms Quiz tomorrow. Go over the worksheet that we graded today and email me if you have any questions!

See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

Thursday, September 15th

If you haven't heard yet, Mrs. Lofties was named Catholic School Teacher of the Year for the Archdiocese! We are all so proud of her as she is so deserving. Congratulations Mrs. Lofties!

Sixth Grade

Today, we continued working on division. Some students practiced with multiples of 10 and others worked on 2 digit divisors.

Seventh Grade

Math - I passed out a set of questions related to the two double bar graphs the class made on Wednesday. The students answered the questions by interpreting their graphs and recognizing which graph would contain the information they needed. Everyone finished in class and turned it in.

Geography - We read Chapter 3, Section 4. The class copied down and filled in graphic organizers on economic and political systems. You need to finish reading the section and fill in the graphic organizer for types of government. Then, define the words at the end of the section.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: We reviewed decimal place value, comparing, ordering, and rounding decimals. The homework is to complete the worksheet on these topics.

Algebra I: More practice on combining like terms and distributive property. Remember to distribute the negative sign if that's all that is in front of a set of parenthesis! As always, email me if you have any questions.

See you on Monday!

Mrs. Swickey

Wednesday, September 14th

Sixth Grade

Today we practiced on division by 2 digits. Just do the front of the worksheet I sent home and please don't stress if you are struggling! I will help anyone who needs it tomorrow - or you can email me if you get stuck.

Seventh Grade

Math - Finish both double bar graphs tonight! One is on total number of students in each grade for both last year and this year. The other is on number of boys and girls per grade for this year. Remember the following parts:

Label the x-axis
Label the y-axis
Title the graph
Include a key

Make sure the distance between each set of bars is the same. Also, make sure the interval on the y-axis makes sense.

Geography - Chapter 3, Section 3. We spent time discussing what culture is today. Then define the words at the end of the section.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra: We spent our time in class continuing the lesson from yesterday and discussed the number of calories burned in 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc. We then graphed the results and discussed parts of a graph. The only homework was to do the multiplication necessary for #4 on the Cartoon Corner page.

Algebra I - Combining Like Terms and Simplifying Expressions. Here are some examples:

I hope that helps! If not, please email me.

See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey

Tuesday, September 13th

Sixth Grade

In math class today we graded yesterday's assignment and went over some of the answers. Then, we spent some time playing a math/reasoning game. There is no homework!

Seventh Grade

Math - Today the class learned about double-line graphs. The homework is to make a double-line graph with the data set I passed out today. You are either graphing the high and low temperatures from July 2010 or from July 2011 in Oklahoma. It will be interesting to compare the two groups of graphs tomorrow! We will make a double-bar graph tomorrow using some school data.

Geography - Today the class made another population density map - this time being more specific. Instead of just two colors, there are five to separate out the densities a little more. We will then compare the two maps in class tomorrow. We also read Section 2 of Chapter 3 about Human Migration. Be sure to do the identify and define words tonight as well.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra - Today we worked on a "Cartoon Corner" from one of my Mathematics magazines. We were figuring the average size of a step for the class and then determining how many steps it would take to burn 24 calories. Be sure to answer part of question #4 (how many calories burned in a day.) We will do some more figuring tomorrow. The class is definitely using their computation skills!

Algebra I - Today we graded the homework from yesterday and the class took a short quiz over the material. Then we played a math/reasoning game. There is no homework!

See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

Monday, September 12th

Sixth Grade

Today the class practiced more division - with money and then with averaging. We had a little fun finding the average class height and discussing why it's reasonable. Then we worked a little on division word problems and figuring out what the remainder might mean. There are two pages for tonight - one is front and back, division with money and averaging - the other is one-sided and contains 8 word problems. We did two of these together.

Seventh Grade

Math - Today we began working with graphs and made a bar graph by picking 10 random states and graphing the population density of each. Be sure to finish your graph by tomorrow.

Geography - We continued our discussion of population density and other population factors by reading Chapter 3, Section 1. We also used our population density information to color a map of the US. Tomorrow, we will color another map with more detailed information. Tonight, finish coloring the map and be sure to define the words at the end of Section 1.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra - Computation Review. Many students finished in class, but some need to complete the problems at home.

Algebra I - pg.60-61 handout: #7-24 ALL, 36-88 EVENS. For #36-46 remember that you are multiplying the number on the outside by both of the things on the inside.

-3(-5 - 2x) = 15 + 6x (-3 times -5 = 15 and -3 times -2x = +6x)

For #48-58, you are doing the reverse and "pulling out" or factoring out what the two terms have in common. For example:

3x + 9

Both terms can be divided by 3 so they have a 3 in common. Divide each term by 3 (that's the same as saying "factor out" or "pull out" a 3) and put the 3 on the outside of the parenthesis. What's left inside is whatever is left after dividing by 3. The answer would be:

3(x + 3)

3x divided by 3 = x
9 divided by 3 = 3

Remember, you know you factored right if you use distributive property and get the original expression.

Email me if you have any questions!

Mrs. Swickey

Friday, September 9th

Sixth Grade

Today was a short class due to the House meeting in the afternoon, so we spent our time grading the papers from Thursday and practicing a different way to multiply large numbers. There is no homework!

Seventh Grade

Math - Math class was short today due to the House meeting, so we spent the time going over Thursday's test. While most everyone did fairly well, some students got confused and make several mistakes. Because of this, I'm allowing anyone who wants to, to retake the test on Monday and I'll average the two grades together. The retake will be basically the same except the numbers will be different. Here are the explanations for the test:

1. The 3 is in the hundred trillions place.

2. The 2 is in the billions place.

3. The 9 is in the hundred millions place.

3 (second one - I numbered wrong!). The 7 is in the hundred thousands place.

4. To write the number in words, it would look like this: three hundred forty-five trillion, twelve billion, nine hundred eighty-six million, seven hundred five thousand, one hundred five.

5. The 3 is in the millions place.

6. The 6 is in the ten thousands place.

7. The 9 is in the trillions place.

8. To write the number in words, it would look like this: five hundred seventy-nine trillion, one hundred eighty-two billion, one hundred forty-three million, seven hundred sixty thousand, five hundred seventy-one.

9. This property is the Associative Property of Addition. Notice that the order of the numbers doesn't change, but what is in parentheses does. This shows you that it doesn't matter which two numbers you add together first, you still get the same answer.

10. This is the Commutative Property of Multiplication. Remember that commutative property shows you that it doesn't matter what the order is, the answer is still the same.

11. This is the Identity Property of Multiplication. Remember that "identity" means the number doesn't change....so whenever you multiply a number by 1, the number stays itself.

12. This is the Zero Property. Here, you see that anytime you multiply a number by zero, the answer is always zero.

13. This is Commutative Property of Addition. Again, commutative means that the order doesn't change the answer. You are flipping the order that you add, but it's still the same.

14. This is the Distributive Property. Remember that "distribute" means to "pass something out" and here, the 2 is getting passed out to the 5 and the 7.

15. This is the Identity Property of Addition. Remember again, "identity" means the number stays itself, so Identity of Addition is showing you that every time you add zero to a number, the number doesn't change.

16. This is Associative Property of Multiplication. Here, the order of the numbers doesn't change, but what is in parentheses does. This shows you that multiplying numbers in a different order, doesn't change the answer.

17. The additive identity is zero because you can add zero to any number and it doesn't change.

18. The multiplicative identity is one because you can multiply one by any number and it doesn't change.

19. Identity means that the number stays itself.

20. Here, just choose a property that makes a lot of sense to you and explain it!



Geography - The class took a test today over Chapter 2. No homework!

Eighth Grade

Both classes took tests today. There is no homework!

See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

Thursday, September 8th

I was so happy to see so many parents last night at Back To School night! I enjoyed visiting with familiar faces as well as meet some new-to-me parents as well. I'm looking forward to a terrific year. As always, feel free to write me at any time if you have any questions or concerns about your child's school work!

Sixth Grade

Today the class worked some more on multiplication. We worked with numbers with zeros and the class is already really good at these! Then, I gave them a timed multiplication test and passed out their assignments. The multiplication page is for a grade but the division page is not. I am just wanting to see what they can do, so parents...don't check this paper (or at least, don't have them correct mistakes) or allow them to check their work with a calculator! I just want to see where their division skills are.

Seventh Grade

Math - There was a test today, so there is no homework!

Geography - There is a test tomorrow over Chapter 2. Be sure to study tonight and go over all the "identify and define" words from each section. Also, be sure you know all the climate regions and examples and the different kinds of natural resources and examples.

Eighth Grade

Both classes have a test tomorrow! Be sure you are going over all of the examples we did in class today.

Pre-Algebra - Since we didn't finish the last few topics, here they are along with the answers:

Integers - Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Be sure you understand all the rules! If you understand one of the answers below, just email me! I'd be happy to explain.



Next, you will have some order of operations problems. Here are a few examples and again, if you don't understand an answer, email me! Remember that you ALWAYS have to do multiplication and division BEFORE any addition and subtraction.

Last, you will have a few evaluating problems. Remember to plug in the number that each letter stands for and then simplify the problem.


Study hard and I'll see you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey

Wednesday, September 7th

Don't Forget!!! Tonight is the PTC meeting and Back to School Night The PTC meeting starts at 6:00. I hope to see everyone there! Parents only, please.

Sixth Grade

Today in math, the class played a dice game to practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts as well as addition skills. They loved it and were very engaged! Then, I gave them another handout to practice multi-digit multiplication.

Seventh Grade

Math - There is a test tomorrow! The topics will include:

Place Value

Scientific Notation with positive and negative exponents

Properties of Numbers

Order of Operations

Be sure to go over the properties of numbers and scientific notation especially! These are completely new topics to 7th grade.

Geography - Most of the students finished the Review and Assessment for Chapter 2 today. Be sure to do the Main Ideas, Map Activity, and Critical Thinking. There will be a test on Friday over Chapter 2.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra - There will be a test on Friday. We started discussing some of the topics on the test and will continue tomorrow. The class also played a dice game to practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. It really strengthened their skills!

Algebra I - The class continued working on the handout from yesterday. Today's topics included determining whether a given number is a solution to an equation, writing equations given a word sentence, and evaluation with absolute value. I don't have the problem #'s with me right now so ask a friend if you can't remember which ones to do or email me later! I'll be at school this evening and will be sure I bring home the assignment numbers.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

Tuesday, September 6th

Sixth Grade

Today the class practiced their multiplication skills with 4 digit by 1 digit and 2 digit by 2 digit. The homework is a worksheet You need to do all of the 4 digit by 1 digit problems and then the first two rows of the 2 digit by 2 digit on the bottom.

Seventh Grade

Math - We continued working with Order of Operations today. There will be a test on Friday over all the skills learned so far. The homework is a worksheet over order of operations.

Geography - There is no homework today as the class took a quiz over landforms and water forms.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra - More practice with Order of Operations. The class also practiced integers today. the homework is an Order of Operations worksheet.

Algebra I - Translating statements into expressions and evaluating expressions. The assignment is #29-60 on the handout.

Write if you need help!

See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

Friday, September 2nd

I hope everyone is having a wonderful Labor Day weekend! The homework for Friday is as follows:

Sixth Grade

On Friday, we practiced more addition with menu math. I passed out two different take out menus and listed 3 "orders" on the board. Each student needs to calculate the cost of each order. Then, you must make up an order of your own and ask 2 family members to make up an order. Remember, you must choose at least 2 items. You can use whichever menu you'd like. Be sure to write down the items you and your family members choose.

Seventh Grade

Math - Order of Operations worksheet. Remember to always do multiplication or division first - whichever is first from left to right. Then you can do addition or subtraction - also whichever is first left to right. If a number is "stuck" to a parenthesis, that means you have to multiply the number by whatever is in the parenthesis.

Geography - There is a quiz on Tuesday over the 50 land and water forms. Be sure to study them as sets from each day. The test will consist of 5 sets of matching the definition to the land or water form. Then, you will have to identify 10 landforms or water forms from pictures.

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra - Order of Operations worksheet. Remember to first simplify anything in grouping symbols, then simplify the exponents. Then, multiply or divide - whichever is first left to right. Then add or subtract - whichever is first left or right. Be sure you are also following the sign rules for adding and subtracting signed numbers.

Algebra I - Order of Operations worksheet - continued. The problems are more complex so take your time and show your steps. You will make more mistakes if you do not write down the steps as you work each problem.

As always, write if you need help!

See you on Tuesday,
Mrs. Swickey

Thursday, September 1st

DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR HOUSE SHIRTS TOMORROW! WE ARE HAVING THE SORTING CEREMONY FOR THE 5TH GRADERS AND OUR NEW STUDENTS! SHOW YOUR HOUSE PRIDE!

Sixth Grade

Today the class worked a little more on adding and subtracting by working with larger numbers and a lot more regrouping. Then, I showed them Pascal's Triangle and the class figured out several patterns in the triangle. Ask them about it if they didn't show you yet! Most students finished the homework in class. It was a page of adding and subtracting larger numbers.

Seventh Grade

Math - Today the students took an open note quiz on the properties of numbers. Then they re-evaluated the pre-test they took before our balance activity. Tomorrow we will begin evaluating exponential expressions and square roots. No homework.

Geography -Today we began the list of water forms. The students wrote down the definitions. Remember to study all the landforms and water forms for the quiz on Tuesday! We then read part of Chapter 2, Section 3. Finish reading the rest of the section tonight and define the vocabulary words. Then, draw a picture of each climate (see descriptions on page 36) using colored pencils or crayons, and regular pencil only. No ink or markers and be sure to use blank paper!

Eighth Grade

Pre-Algebra - Today, we talked a bit more about the Trillion Dollar activity from yesterday. Then we began discussing order of operations. There is no homework tonight, but expect some tomorrow!

Algebra I - We reviewed the order of operations today. The key thing to remember is that multiplication and division must be done in the order they come in. They hold equal places in the order. So, if you have a division to the left of multiplication, the division is first. The same holds true for addition and subtraction. If subtraction is first from the left, then it is done first.

I didn't bring the homework sheet home with me to blog the problems you are doing. If you don't know, ask a classmate. (I remember that you have to do evens from #44-84).

If you have any questions.....EMAIL ME.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey