Sixth Grade
Lesson 26 - Dividing and writing the answers as mixed numbers. Sometimes a remainder doesn't make sense. For example, if you took a length of ribbon 17 inches long and cut it into 4 pieces, you have to divide to find how long each piece is. If you left it with a remainder, you would have 4 pieces with 1 inch leftover. The problem is, the piece of ribbon was cut into 4 equal pieces - with no remainder. So, you write the remainder as a fraction. Like so:
The answer is, each ribbon is 4 1/4 inches long.Remember, if you are changing an improper fraction into a mixed number, lean to the right - drop the numerator into the division box, and divide the BOTTOM INTO THE TOP. Write what is leftover OVER the denominator.
Seventh Grade
Spelling - Spelling unit 7 was due and the class took the spelling test.
Vocabulary - Unit Review 1-3 was due and the class took the unit review test. Students could use their vocabulary cards on the test, but some didn't have their cards because they never did them, or they didn't have them alphabetized so they couldn't use them easily.
For the rest of our class time, we worked through more of the ITBS practice test.
Please be sure you are getting plenty of sleep each night and that you are EATING BREAKFAST! It helps your brain work better and you will do so much better on the tests. Snacks will NOT be provided this year so please bring something healthy to eat EACH day. String cheese, peanut butter and crackers, fruit, beef jerky - all of these are good choices. Please do not bring sugary snacks or chips.
8th Grade
Lesson 2-2. #2-24 ALL.
Multiplication with scientific notation.
To multiply in scientific notation, multiply the first numbers in each parentheses first. 4.5 x 3 = 13.5, then multiply the powers of ten next by adding the exponents.
Now, you inspect the answer. Is it in scientific notation? You can tell if it is, if the first number has ONLY one digit before the decimal. Because 13.5 has two digits before the decimal, the answer is not in proper scientific notation yet. You must move the decimal one place to the left. By doing this, you now ADD 1 to the exponent. Your final answer is:
Sometimes, you will have negative exponents. Follow the same procedures as above:
You would multiply 2.8 x 4.7 and get 13.16. Then, multiply the powers of 10. You will have:
Because there are two numbers before the decimal, you have to move the decimal one place to the left and ADD 1 to the exponent. Since -5 + 1 = -4, your answer is:
I was very pleased with how well everyone was doing on this assignment yesterday! You worked so well. Thank you!See you on Monday. Have a good weekend!
Mrs. Swickey
