SIXTH GRADE

We did NOT have class because of the Catholic Schools Week competition, so there is NO homework. (Kate? I hope you see this!)

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: We did not have time for a new lesson. After going over questions from yesterday's assignment, we helped Mrs. McWay set up for the competition.

Geography: We took more notes and the assignment is an atlas activity over Middle America.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: The class took a test today. No homework!

Algebra I: Because of Grandparents' Day and because Pre-Algebra needed to take a test, we did not have class. There was only time for one of the 8th grade classes today. No homework!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. I made a video for you on how to do these!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Is a number a solution? I made a video with several examples. I'll put it below when it finishes uploading.

Geography: We took notes in class today. There is no homework!

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: I made a video with the rest of the test review. Please watch and let me know if you don't understand something. I'll be happy to help! The video will be below when it finishes uploading.

Algebra I: More coin problems and other problems with two statements of equality. Please let me know if you have trouble this evening. I'd rather help you tonight than during class tomorrow!

See you then,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Assignment #3-11, #1-20 ONLY: Multiplying mixed numbers and fractions. Remember to turn all mixed numbers into improper fractions by using the u-turn! Then cancel where you can and multiply across. Finally, change any improper answers back into a mixed number by dividing bottom into top. Please let me know if you are stuck!

The following is a video that WK was trying to find to help with a previous assignment. Here you go!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Assignment #3-11. #1-20 only. Two-step equations. The following is a video I made for Pre-Algebra when they did two-step equations. You can skip to the point at 2 minutes because the first two examples are not on your paper. (The ones with negative x's.)

 Geography: The class took some notes and we discussed how the geography of North America impacted early civilizations. No homework.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: There is a test on Wednesday. We spent today reviewing for the test!

Algebra I: Value problems. Please see the examples we did together in class and email me if you have questions. Remember, you will have two statements of equality. One will be about the "count" of the items....how many do you have? And the other will be about the value of the items....this is the one with money amounts in it.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Multiplying fractions using canceling. I made a video for you and I will put it below when it finishes uploading!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Multiplication and Division equations. I made a video and I will put it below when it finishes uploading!

Geography: We took notes on forms of government. No homework!

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: I taught the class how to determine if a coordinate point is a solution to a linear equation. There is no homework! We will continue tomorrow.

Algebra I: The class took a test today. No homework!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Subtracting Fractions. Here is a video for you with some examples! (As soon as it finishes uploading, I'll put it below.)

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Solving addition/subtraction equations. You are only doing #1-20.

Geography: We worked on the map of Canada as a class today. No homework!

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: Solving for x and y intercepts. Please let me know if you have questions. Everyone was off to a great start in class, so I won't do a video.

Algebra I: There is a test tomorrow over systems of equations and inequalities. You will be solving systems of equations 3 ways: graphing, substitution, and elimination (remember, the book calls this method "addition"). Then you will solve systems of inequalities by graphing. Please study! Go over the review in  your book and let me know if you have any questions.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class played a game today using dice and fractions. No homework!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: The class played a game to add like terms and evaluate expressions. No homework!

Geography: The class took notes today. The homework is the US map.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: Graphing lines using slope-intercept form and writing equations of lines in slope-intercept form. I have a couple of videos that I posted for Algebra I explaining these topics. The first shows how to graph from slope-intercept form. The second shows how to write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form. (You are just writing the equation of the line...there are further instructions for Algebra I, but just ignore those!) Let me know if you need anymore help!











  

Algebra I: Graphing systems of inequalities. pg 275-76 #27-44. Everyone seems to think these are easy, so I won't do a video! Let me know, though, if you are stuck and need help.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Assignment 3-4. Comparing fractions. Here is a video with another explanation.

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Assignment 3-4. Identifying the properties of numbers and evaluating expressions. Here is a video with some examples with negative numbers.

Geography: No homework! We finished watching the Lewis and Clark video and answering the questions today. The first country quiz is tomorrow, though!

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: Assignment 3-3. Finding slope from two points. Here is a video with some examples.

Algebra I: Assignment 3-3. Solving Systems of Equations by Elimination. Here is a video with a few examples.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is a continuation of Least Common Multiple. Tomorrow, we will be finding the least common denominator of two fractions and changing the fractions. This is in preparation for adding and subtracting. If you have trouble tonight, watch yesterday's video!

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Distributive Property. Remember, to distribute means to pass out or to give out. You are giving the number outside the parenthesis to everything inside, by multiplying. Here is an example:

3(2x - 4)

You would give the 2x and the -4 a 3 by multiplying like this: 3 times 2x and 3 times -4. Your answer would be:

6x - 12

Here is an example with a negative number in front:

-2(5 - 7x)

Now you have to give the -2 to both the 5 and the -7x. So you would multiply like this:

-2 times 5 and -2 times -7x.

-2 times 5 is -10

-2 times -7x is +14x. (The positive sign will be used as a plus sign.)

So the answer is:

-10 + 14x

Here's one more:

-(3x - 8)

This time, there isn't a number in front of the parenthesis; just a negative sign. You can add a 1 and make it negative 1 or just distribute the negative sign. Here is how it would look:

-1 times 3x and -1 times -8

-1 times 3x is -3x

-1 times -8 is +8

So the answer is:

-3x + 8

Let me know if you have any questions!

Geography: Your assignment is the US & Canada map activity. Use your atlas to find, label, and color all of the items on the list.

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: We didn't have time to complete the lesson today so there is no homework!

Algebra I: You have 10 more substitution problems. Be sure to finish yesterday's assignment, if you haven't already. I will not count it late if you turn it in tomorrow!

See you then,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today you are finding the Least Common Multiple of two or more numbers. I gave you a strategy using the big M's. Here is a video with some examples.

SEVENTH GRADE

Math: Today you are identifying and labeling expressions, equations, inequalities, and some of the properties of numbers. Please use your notes for how to do this! If you are stuck, though, I am happy to help. Just email me!

Geography: We discussed the country quizzes and earning stamps and flags in the passports today. The first country quiz is on Friday. You can choose any country in North America, but you will have to look up the information yourself. Be sure you do that in the computer lab if you don't have access at home!

EIGHTH GRADE

Pre-Algebra: Identifying functions, function tables, and graphing using a table of values. I made a video for you with examples of each! Let me know if you are stuck. (Video will be below when it is ready.)

Algebra I: Solving systems of equations by substitution. I made a video with examples that have fraction answers as well as no solution and infinitely many solutions. See the video from before Christmas for more help.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey