SIXTH GRADE

Multiplication and Division Word Problems. Remember, if you HAVE the total amount, you will write a multiplication equation and then divide to solve it. For example:

5 bags of apples cost $20. How much does one bag cost?

Here, we know the total because all five bags cost $20. So, what we are missing is how much one BAG costs. So that is our variable.

5b = $20

b represents the cost of 1 bag of apples. Since 5 bags equals $20, 5 times b equals $20. To solve, you would divide both sides by 5.

If you DO NOT have the total, you will write a division equation and multiply to solve it. For example:

3 friends split a restaurant bill evenly. Each had to pay $14. How much was the restaurant bill?

Since you don't know how much the total bill costs, that will be the variable. The friends divided the total bill by 3. That looks like this:

   b  = $14
   3

So, the bill is divided by 3 to equal 14 that each had to pay. To find the answer, multiply both sides by 3. That leaves just the b on the left side. 14 times 3 = $42.00. So the total bill was $42.00.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Section 8.1 - #1-23. I'm not sure the page number. This is the first section in the Geometry chapter. Let me know if you have questions!

GEOGRAPHY

We discussed the field trip to the zoo today. We are going next Tuesday and need drivers and chaperones! Please let me know as soon as possible. Then the class read about Central and South Africa. There is no homework, but there is a COUNTRY QUIZ TOMORROW! Please get notes!

PRE-ALGEBRA

We began the Barbie Bungee activity today! The class experimented dropping Barbie from various heights. They will use their experiments to determine how many rubber bands to add in order for Barbie to have a thrilling, but safe, drop from the top of the loft. (Thrilling means getting as close to the floor as possible, but safe means, not hitting the floor!) We will see which group wins tomorrow.

ALGEBRA I

Dividing radicals. If you really need a video, email or text me. I will be happy to do a few examples!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today, you are writing equations from word problems. Here are a few examples:

1. Janice won 38 stuffed animals at the zoo. She gave some to her sister and kept 22. How many did she give to her sister?

Remember, I'm not wanting you to just tell me that you subtract to find the answer. You need to be able to write an equation from the problem. In this problem, there is a total number - 38 stuffed animals. We know she gave some to her sister and kept 22. So, we will represent the amount she gave to her sister as a variable. I'll choose the letter a. The equation would be:

a + 22 = 38

a for the ones she gave to her sister, 22 for the ones she kept, and 38 for the total. Then to solve, you'd subtract 22 from both sides to find out that she gave her sister 16 stuffed animals.

2. 5 years ago, Fred was 53 years old. How old is Fred now?

Here, it is easy to see that you will be adding. But remember, first find the missing number and you will represent that with a variable. The missing number is Fred's age now. Since this will be the biggest number, we will put it first. I will use the letter f to represent Fred's current age. If I take away 5 from Fred's current age, we will get 53 - how old he was 5 years ago.

f - 5 = 53

Then to solve, you will add 5 to both sides.

Let me know if you need any help with these!

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class took notes on Geometry terms. We will finish notes tomorrow and begin the assignment. No homework tonight!

GEOGRAPHY

The class watched a video on the slave trade in Africa and then read about how it affected the kingdoms of Africa. Do questions #1-5 on page 349.

 

PRE-ALGEBRA

We continued working on the stair activity from Friday. No homework.

ALGEBRA I

#2-34 evens for Section 8.4. Let me know if you need help!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

On Friday, we finished playing MATHO - a bingo type game. We were reviewing solving one step addition and subtraction equations. I think everyone was getting really good at them! No homework.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We continued the Capture-Recapture proportions activity. We will finish up on Tuesday. No homework!

GEOGRAPHY

The class worked on the physical geography map assignment in class and turned them in. I also passed out the study guide for the physical and political geography quiz that will be on Wednesday. The quiz will cover landforms, bodies of water, locations of certain countries, and capitals in Africa. I am NOT making them memorize the location or capital of all 54 African countries. Just a handful....

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class finished the walk-around activity from Thursday. They were reviewing how to solve systems of equations by graphing. No homework! Several still have missing or make up work to do though.

ALGEBRA I

Here is your test review! Please let me know if you need any help.

See you on Tuesday! Have a wonderful and Happy Easter,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The classed learned how to solve basic addition equations today! I am not doing a video tonight, but if you have trouble, let me know. Here is a link to the cartoon I showed in class.

 

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

 

Today you are solving percent proportions from word problems. You should have the notes page that I passed out as well. If that doesn't help you set them up, please let me know and I will help!

 

GEOGRAPHY

 

The class watched a video on the geography of Africa today. There was an in class assignment. Then, I passed out a map activity that is due on Thursday. Also, COUNTRY QUIZ TOMORROW! Please get notes and study.

 

PRE-ALGEBRA

 

Solving systems of equations by graphing. Here is a video:

 

ALGEBRA I

 

Solving rational equations using proportions. It's #1-20 from page (something)...it's the appendix for the section we are working on.

 

See you tomorrow!

 

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

No homework today. Many students were preparing for the miming Stations of the Cross, so they did not learn anything new.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Solving percent problems using proportions. Remember to use the percent proportion:

is   =   %
of       100

You are doing #8-23 on page 296.

GEOGRAPHY

 

We began discussing Africa today. The homework is two pages of Atlas Activities - Lessons 1 & 2.

PRE-ALGEBRA

More solving and graphing linear inequalities. If you need help, let me know. I already posted a video on this topic. Please look back at last week's videos to find it. You are doing #2-18 evens, and #21-24 all.

 

ALGEBRA I

Solving rational equations - including solving for a given variable in a formula. Let me know if you need help!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class took a test today. No homework!

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class worked on an activity in class. Some need to finish the math that goes along with the activity at home. Be sure to change your final answers to feet by dividing by 12!

 

GEOGRAPHY

We reviewed for the Asia Unit test, which is this Friday. Start studying now!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Your assignment is over linear inequalities again. Here is a video explaining how to do the new parts.

ALGEBRA I

Adding and subtracting rational expressions with unlike denominators. Here is a video with examples:

See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

There is a test tomorrow over the properties of numbers and expressions. Please go over the test review tonight!

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

You are using proportions to solve problems involving scale. The assignment is the worksheet from yesterday. Here is a video with some examples on how to solve the ones with fractions.

 

GEOGRAPHY

No homework. We spent time talking about the massacre at Tianamen Square and watched the video of "Tank Man". Then we started reading about Japan & Korea. There is a test on Friday over Asia. I passed out a test review today. We will spend most of the next two days going over the review.

 

PRE-ALGEBRA

Graphing Linear Inequalities. Here is a video with examples:

ALGEBRA I

Finding Least Common Denominator in Rational Expressions. You are doing #22-48 evens on the next page after yesterday's homework. (Don't know what page it is....)

Here is a video with a few examples. If you need more, let me know!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

There is a test on Wednesday. We reviewed in class today and will continue reviewing tomorrow!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We began a lesson on scale today. I passed out the homework, but the students will have time in class tomorrow to work on it.

 

GEOGRAPHY

The homework is a set of questions on China and Its Neighbors.

PRE-ALGEBRA

We didn't have class today but the homework from Thursday is due tomorrow. Here is a video on how to solve them.

ALGEBRA I

Adding and subtracting rational expressions with common denominators. Here is a video for you!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The assignment is the worksheet with the properties on one side and evaluating expressions on the other. Let me know if you are stuck!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We weren't able to do our outdoor activity today because of the clouds, so we stayed inside and played a game!

GEOGRAPHY

The class learned about China, Tibet, and the Dalai Lama today. The homework is the Enrichment assignment about Tibet. Just answer the first two questions. Do the timeline for extra credit, but you must add at least two more dates that you find from your own reserach about Tibet.

STUDY FOR THE FOLLOWING!

 

THERE IS A COUNTRY QUIZ TOMORROW!

 

THERE IS A QUIZ OVER THE PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY AND CAPITALS OF

ASIA ON THURSDAY!

 

 

PRE-ALGEBRA

 

We discussed the test from Monday. The students who made a C or below will have to retake the test tomorrow. Please review your errors and make sure you understand. Let me know if you have questions!

 

ALGEBRA I

 

We began discussing simpifying rational expressions. There is no homework!

 

See you tomorrow,

 

Mrs. Swickey