Sixth Grade
Today, the class collected data about their heights, foot sizes, and measure from elbows to fingertips. The homework is to find the mean, median, mode, and range of each list. To find the mean, remember this is the same as average! Add all the numbers up and divide by the number of numbers. You will be dividing by 12 since one student was absent. Since it probably won't work out evenly, divide to one place past the decimal and round to the nearest whole number. To do this, add a decimal point and a zero after the number inside the division box and divide until you've dropped the zero down and have a number on top. Then use that number to round the number before the decimal place in your answer. If you have questions about how to do this, please email me!
Next, to find the median, you have to put all the numbers in order from least to greatest. Since there are 12 numbers, find the middle two numbers and average them. Basically, just add them together and divide by 2.
Next, to find the mode, look for the number that occurs most often. If there isn't one, there isn't a mode!
Finally, to find the range, subtract the smallest number from the greatest!
Remember, you will have 12 answers. Mean, median, mode, and range for each set of data.
Seventh Grade
Math - We worked in class on integers, but did not have time to start the assignment since we had a shortened class.
Geography - We took notes over the rest of Chapter 16, Section 2 and the assignment is to do the Section assessment questions at the end of Section 2. Do #1-4.
Eighth Grade
Pre-Algebra: Compound Events. We have done this for two days, so if you have a specific question, please email me! I've been very happy with how quickly you have all caught on to this concept.
Algebra I: More practice with solving radical equations. Remember to isolate the radical first and then square both sides to find your answer. Also, don't forget to double check the answer to make sure it isn't extraneous. Again, please email me if you have a specific question. I'm happy to help!
See you on Monday,
Mrs. Swickey
