Pre-Algebra

Here are two videos. One is from Thursday, but could help with Friday's assignment and the second one, I made tonight with more examples like the problems on the bottom of the page from Friday's paper.

SIXTH GRADE

I'm giving the class a second day to finish the assignment from yesterday. If they already finished, there is no homework tonight!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class was given time to work on missing assignments during class today. There is no new homework!

GEOGRAPHY

The class took notes over ancient civilizations in North America today. There is a COUNTRY QUIZ tomorrow!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Some students struggled with the fraction equations from yesterday. I'm giving those a second day to finish. Here is a video with a few examples:

ALGEBRA I

Many people struggled on yesterday's assignment so we spent the day going over how to solve some of those. There is no new homework.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today, you are working mean, median, mode, and range problems and finding the effect of an outlier on these pieces of information. I made a video for you.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We began discussing changing fractions into decimals and vice versa. There is no homework tonight. We will continue tomorrow.

GEOGRAPHY

We finished watching the Lewis and Clark video today. Then the homework is an Atlas activity over North America - Lesson 2.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's assignment was going to be a little challenging - equations with fractions. There were several people absent today and several more who struggled with yesterday's homework. I didn't want those gone to miss the tough lesson from today, so I postponed it until tomorrow. There is no homework tonight!

ALGEBRA I

Solving Linear Inequality Applications. Here is a video:

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is the worksheet on mean, median, mode, and range.

mean - this is the average. ADD all the numbers and then divide the sum by the number of numbers.

median - this is the middle number. Put them in order from least to greatest. If there is an odd number of numbers, just find the middle one. If there is an even number of numbers, add the two middle numbers together and divide by two.

mode - this is the number that occurs most often. If no number occurs more than the others, there is no mode.

range - this is the difference between the largest and smallest. Take the largest number and subtract the smallest.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

No class due to Mass.

GEOGRAPHY

The class took their first country quiz today! Then we watched more of the Lewis and Clark video. There's just a little bit left and they will finish it tomorrow.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Worksheet with more practice on multiplying and dividing mixed numbers and fractions with signs.

ALGEBRA I

Modeling Linear Equations - problems 6-12. (most everyone finished in class.)

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is page 63, #5-13: Finding the mean or average. Remember, to find the average, you have to add up all your numbers and divide the sum by the number of numbers you added.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class finished a test today. No homework!

GEOGRAPHY

The class finished notes today and we went over the different pieces of information for the country quizzes. The things you need to know are:

Country
Capital
Leader of the Government (first and last name AND title)
Language(s)
Religion(s)
Population
Major Body of Water
Major Landform
Climate
Natural Resources (2)

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's homework is more practice with adding fractions and mixed numbers that are signed. Here is a video with a few examples:

ALGEBRA I

You are doing #3-6 on the handout. Here is a video with a two examples:


See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class will be taking a performance assessment tomorrow - a kind of test that checks their ability to apply the information they just learned. The class is doing really well with graphing so I expect them to do great tomorrow!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

There is a test over operations with fractions and decimals and changing numbers into and out of scientific notation.

GEOGRAPHY

There is no homework tonight. We began our North America unit yesterday.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's homework is the worksheet for adding and subtracting mixed numbers. This is review, but we are getting ready to operate with signed fractions - which can be a bit challenging.

Here is a video if you still need help from yesterday's homework:
Here is a video with adding and subtracting mixed numbers - for today's homework:

ALGEBRA I

More practice with graphing linear equations.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class finished a test today. There is no homework!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Scientifically Speaking worksheet. More practice with changing really small and really large numbers into scientific notation.

GEOGRAPHY

We discussed language and religion today. There is no new homework. The culture project is due tomorrow! Make sure you have completed all the parts to it. If you need to send me your pictures by email, that is fine. First, send me a message using the contact button on the right and I'll write you back. Then you can attach the pictures to a new email.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Prime, composite, prime factorization, and finding the GCF using prime factorization. Here is a video with some examples. You are doing #2-38 evens only on section 2-1.

ALGEBRA I

You are doing #2-28 evens for the section in chapter 2 on inequalities. I don't have my book at home so I don't know the page number.

Here is a video with examples:
See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today, we continued reviewing for the graphing test. The test is tomorrow! Be sure you understand everything from the review.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today, the class practiced a little bit more about scientific notation and watched a video showing the powers of 10.

GEOGRAPHY

The class worked on their culture project today. Be sure you have everything you need for your social web, traditions, language, and music for tomorrow so you can work on your poster.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class practiced on more inequalities for the quiz tomorrow.

ALGEBRA I

We continued reviewing for the Linear Equations Test. The test is tomorrow. Here are the answers to the last 4 questions:

44. The answer is y = -3. The line y = -2 is a horizontal line and the new line needs to be parallel to this one. So the new line will also be horizontal. Since it goes through the point (4, -3), you just have to write y = -3.

45. Slope intercept form is: y = -1/3x + 4. Standard form is x + 3y = 12 Since it is perpendicular to y = 3x - 5, the slope of the new line is -1/3 (opposite reciprocal of 3). Use point-slope form to change it into slope intercept form. Once you have that, to change it into standard form, you have to move the -1/3x to the left side by adding it. That makes it positive on the left side, but now multiply all terms by 3 to get rid of the fraction.

For the last three, you are looking at the slopes. If they are the same, the lines are parallel. If they are opposite reciprocals, the lines are perpendicular. If the slopes are neither the same OR opposite reciprocals, then it is neither parallel or perpendicular.

46. This is neither. The first slope is -3 and the second is 3. While -3 and 3 are opposites, they are not also reciprocals. So....it can't be perpendicular.

47. These are parallel. Both slopes are -5.

48. These are perpendicular. 3 and -1/3 are opposite reciprocals.

Let me know if you have any questions!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Stem and Leaf Plots. You are doing #1-10 on page 86.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Scientific Notation. page 108 #3-25

GEOGRAPHY

The class took a test today. No homework!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Solving multi-step inequalities.

ALGEBRA I

Functions. Here is a video with some examples. Sorry this took me so long to post!

See you tomorrow! Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is to create the double line graph with the cell phone data. Don't forget to answer the questions!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Continue working on the fraction order of operations worksheet. All 12 will be due on Monday.

GEOGRAPHY

We continued reviewing for the Unit 2 test. The test will be Tuesday.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Two step inequalities. These are the same as two-step equations. The only time anything is different is if you have to multiply or divide both sides by a negative number - that's when you flip the inequality sign.

ALGEBRA I

Writing linear equations in slope intercept form and standard form. Here is a video with some examples.
See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is to create a double line graph from the information about high and low temperatures.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's assignment is order of operations with fractions. I know you will probably have questions. I will help you tomorrow.

GEOGRAPHY

We began reviewing for the unit 2 test. The test will be on Tuesday. We will have time tomorrow to review, but the class will be gone both Friday and Monday for the trips to the high schools, so we will not not have class.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Solving inequalities worksheet. There are no inequalities on this assignment where you have to flip the inequality sign. You won't be multiplying or dividing by a negative number.

ALGEBRA I

page 224 #2-44 evens. Here is a long video with several examples - including some that are like problems I know you will have questions over. Please watch all of it and then let me know if you still need help!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's homework is to create a line graph with the data about heights by age. Remember, age is a measurement of TIME (years are time!) so age would go on the x axis. The rest of the homework is the worksheet with questions about the line graph.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

More practice dividing fractions worksheet. This is due on Wednesday. We will not have class tomorrow because of the special Mass for St. Charles Borromeo's feast day.

GEOGRAPHY

Today the class read about migration and push and pull factors. We also read a story about a girl and her family who emigrated from Ireland after the Great Potato Famine. The homework is the ten question worksheet.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Inequalities with multiplying and dividing. Remember, if you multiply or divide BOTH sides by a negative number, then you flip the inequality. Here is a video I made for last year's class. You are doing #5-21 from page 291.

ALGEBRA I

Finding slope from two points, from a graph, and from an equation. Here is a video. If I missed something, let me know. I don't have my book with me tonight.
See you tomorrow!
Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is to create a double bar graph from the data you were given in class.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's assignment is dividing fractions. Page 144 #2-32 evens. Here is a video with a few examples:

GEOGRAPHY

Today, we read about population growth and discussed the issues related to it. There is no homework.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class did a worksheet with more practice with adding and subtracting inequalities.

ALGEBRA I

Today's assignment was page #2-32 evens for lesson 3.3. (I didn't write the page number down and my book is at school!) Everyone seemed to do very well in class. If you need help though, PLEASE let me know!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class worked on their surveys today. They will continue making the bar graph posters tomorrow!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The assignment is a worksheet with extra practice multiplying fractions - some multiply three fractions. You do these the same way...you can just cancel any number on top with any number on bottom.

GEOGRAPHY

The class worked on the Socio-Economic Indicator assignment in the computer lab today. If you didn't finish in class, finish it this evening. It is due tomorrow.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class learned how to graph inequalities today. They took notes and created a flip page to help them with knowing what kind of circle to use and which way the arrow points. The homework is #1-5 on page 281.

ALGEBRA I

The homework is #2-50 on page 191-192. Here is a video with some examples:
See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today, the class worked in small groups to decide on their survey. Tomorrow, each group will go to a different class and take a survey. They will then turn the survey into a bar graph. The homework for today is to create a bar graph with the data we came up with in class - number of letters in their names.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Multiplying Fractions. You are doing #7-23 on the page for multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. You just aren't doing mixed numbers yet. Here is a video with a few examples:

GEOGRAPHY

The class continued a few notes on socio-economic indicators and then learned how to the CIA World Factbook to look up statistics. Tomorrow, they will each choose 3 countries (they will draw for their countries) and find the indicators using the website.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class took a test today over expressions and equations.

ALGEBRA I

We began a new unit today on linear equations. Do numbers 18-32 and 40-60 evens on pages 181-183. (Or somewhere in there...I don't remember the exact pages and I didn't write it down!)

Here is a video with a few examples:
See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

On Friday, the class helped color pictures to decorate my room for the carnival. Thanks for your help! No homework.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

On Friday, the class helped set up for the carnival.

GEOGRAPHY

On Friday, the class took notes over socio-economic factors. No homework.

PRE-ALGEBRA

We finished the test review. The equations and expressions test is on Monday. Here are the last three problems that we didn't get to:

22.

12 + 8 -3g = 7g + g - 13

20 - 3g = 8g - 13      (combine like terms on each side. 12 + 8 on the left and 7g + g on the right.)
     + 3g   +3g
20 = 11g - 13    (move the -3g to the right side by adding 3g to both sides)
+13         + 13

33 = 11g         move the -13 to the left side

divide both sides by 11 to get the g by itself. The answer is:

3 = g

23.

9y + 2 - 5y = -13 + y + 6

4y + 2 = -7 + y      (combine 9y -5y on the left to get 4y and -13 + 6 to get -7 on the right)
-y                -y

3y + 2 = -7         (move the +y on the right side to the left by subtracting it on both sides.)
     -2      -2

3y = -9       (move the +2 to the right side by subtracting 2 from both sides.)

y = -3      (divide both sides by 3)

25. 7(3b - 2) + 10 = -(3b -20)

21b -14 + 10 = -3b +20    (distribute the 7 to the 3b and -2 to get 21b -14. Then distribute the
                                          negative sign to the 3b - 20. It changes BOTH signs so you have -3b + 20.

21b -4 = -3b + 20 (combine like terms on the left side -14 + 10 = -4)
+3b        +3b        

24b - 4 = 20    (get the -3b to the left side by adding 3b to both sides.)
       +4     +4

24b = 24         (move the 4 to the right side by adding 4)

b = 1           (divide both sides by 24)

ALGEBRA I

The class helped decorate for the carnival on Friday. No homework!

See you on Monday,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The homework for today is to make a bar graph with the class data.
 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

More practice with subtracting mixed numbers.

GEOGRAPHY

The class took notes today over developing and developed countries.

PRE-ALGEBRA

We began a test review today over expressions and equations. The test will be on Monday. You do not have to finish the review for homework.

ALGEBRA I

The class took a test today over mixture, distance, coin, and value problems. No homework!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE 

Today's homework is to create a bar graph using the data from the survey about candy today.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH 

The homework for today is the adding and subtracting mixed numbers worksheet. You don't have to do the last four problems.  

GEOGRAPHY 

The class took notes on conflict in various regions today. The homework is an atlas activity page.  

PRE-ALGEBRA 

The homework is more practice with multi-step equations. Remember, when you are solving an equation and you eliminate the variable completely, and all you have left is something like "-2 = 4", your answer is "NO SOLUTION". The reason for this is, -2 does not equal 4 so it's a false statement. That means there isn't a number that would work for the variable and make the equation true.  

ALGEBRA I  

There is a test tomorrow over distance, coin, and mixture problems.

See you tomorrow! Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's homework is over frequency plots and line plots. You are doing page #1-14a. You don't have to do 14b. Here is a video with a few examples.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

You are doing page 132 #1-21. Adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

GEOGRAPHY

There is no homework today. The class took notes over regions and conflict.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Multi-step equations. Some of the answers will be fractions. I didn't give you an example like that! Here is a video with several examples, including one with a fraction answer.

ALGEBRA I

We reviewed for the test on Thursday. There is no homework - we will continue the review tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

There is no homework tonight BUT there is a quiz tomorrow over metric conversions and metric measure. You will need to use the "staircase" to convert metric measures. You must have the order on the staircase memorized! Also, you will be choosing an appropriate measure for various things, such as, what metric measure of capacity would you use to measure the amount of water in a swimming pool? You would use kiloliters or kL.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

More practice with adding and subtracting fractions.

GEOGRAPHY

We began discussing types of conflict today. The class worked in groups and tomorrow, we will go discuss each group's ideas and take notes.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's homework is on equations with variables on both sides. Here is a video with some examples:

ALGEBRA I

More practice with distance problems. Let me know if I need to check the set up of any of your problems!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's homework is more practice with converting metric measurements.

SEVENTH GRADE

Today's homework is adding and subtracting fractions. Page 128 #1-33.

GEOGRAPHY

The class worked on their State project with landforms and bodies of water today. If you didn't finish in class, be sure to finish tonight. This is due tomrrow!

PRE-ALGEBRA

More practice with two step equations. Here is a video with a few examples.

ALGEBRA I

Distance Problems. Here is a video with the examples from Friday, if you need a refresher on how to set these up and solve them.
See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's homework is #1-36 on pages 418-419. The information you will need to do all of these is in the charts on page 416-417. Remember, you are using the metric system ONLY. Do not give any answers such as inches, feet, yards, miles, ounces, or pounds. Those are all measurements in the US Customary System. We will do those in another unit. The metric system main measurements are meters for length, grams for mass, and liters for capacity. Use the charts to help you and write me with any questions you may have. This is actually a difficult lesson to a do a video for because it requires you to think logically to determine the various measurements you would use.

7th GRADE MATH

Today's assignment is the worksheet over greatest common factor and reducing fractions to simplest form. If you have any questions, please let me know!

GEOGRAPHY

The class took notes on landforms and bodies of water today. We will continue notes tomorrow. The quiz over all land and water forms will be on Friday!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today, the class began solving simple, one step equations with integers. Everyone was doing very well in class, so I won't post a video. But if you are stuck at all tonight, please let me know!

ALGEBRA I

Here is your video with three examples. I hope this helps! Let me know if you'd like me to check your set-up of any of the problems. I have the worksheet with me, so I would just need to know the problem number.
See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

We reviewed decimal operations again today. There is a test tomorrow!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

GCF, LCM, and prime factorization worksheet.

 

GEOGRAPHY

The class took the test over Unit 1 today.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Order of Operations with Integers. You do not need to complete the entire page tonight. If you are stuck, I will help you tomorrow. If I need to post a video, I will do that this weekend. The assignment will be due on Monday.

 

ALGEBRA I

You are doing percent problems. #1-10 on page 134. Be sure to write your equation (if the problem needs to be written as an equation) and show all your work. I will not give you credit for just an answer (except for #7-8).

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Tonight's homework is to finish the pizza activity. Get to the point that I marked on your page. No one has to finish the entire worksheet.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Tonight's homework is page 77, #8-16, 21-32. LCM and prime factorization. Here is a video with some examples.

GEOGRAPHY

Today, the class took notes for the test. The test for Unit 1 will be Thursday. Please begin studying tonight! We will play Jeopardy review tomorrow.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Tonight's homework is using the distributive property. Here is a video with some examples.

ALGEBRA I

We worked on more problems involving formulas in class today. We did them all together except the last two. Finish those tonight. Please let me know if you need help with them.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

We began a review of decimal operations in class. They will have time to work on it tomorrow as well, so do not need to do any of it for homework tonight.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The homework is a worksheet practicing multiplying and dividing decimals.

GEOGRAPHY

We talked about time zones today. The homework is the time zone handout - both sides. You do NOT need to do the Activity at the bottom.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's homework is a worksheet with more practice combining like terms. There is a vocabulary quiz tomorrow over 10 math vocabulary words. They should all be in your notes!

ALGEBRA

Today's homework is #7-14, 30-46 evens on pages 122-123. Here is a video (15 minutes!) with several examples and formulas you will need. #46 will be extra credit, but I give you the formula and a few tips on how to solve it!
See you tomorrow,
Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Thursday's assignment is the review on dividing decimals. Please look back at past videos if you are still unsure how to divide decimals!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Thursday's homework was over dividing decimals. If you are unsure what to do, there are two videos in sixth grade from a few weeks ago, explaining how to divide decimals by whole numbers and decimals by decimals.

GEOGRAPHY

After completing the relief maps this week, the learned about the equinoxes and the solstices and then about time zones. There is no homework from Thursday.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Your homework from Thursday is the combining like terms assignment from your textbook. I don't have the page number handy, but I believe it is #1-3 and #7-22. If you need the page, let me know and I will look it up for you. I created a video with an explanation of how to combine like terms.

ALGEBRA I

Your homework is #30-48 evens on page 113. I made a video for you with some examples. I also talk a little about some of the problems that might give you more trouble. If you are still stuck on the consecutive integer problems or the number problems (the ones that just ask you to find a number), you can look back at the video from a few weeks ago. PLEASE email or text me if you would like me to check your set up equation. I will let you know if you have it correct or not.
See you on Monday!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

We reviewed how to round decimal numbers today. The class worked on the back of the worksheet from yesterday. This is due tomorrow!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We began the next unit on rational numbers with a review of how to add and subtract decimals. The homework is page 10, #8-26 and #33.

GEOGRAPHY

The class is still working on the relief maps! They are looking terrific.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class worked on another worksheet over scientific notation. I think everyone is feeling pretty comfortable with these now!

ALGEBRA I

The class worked on multi-step equations today by doing an in-class activity. There is no homework, other than checking over your equations to make sure they are correct.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today we reviewed decimal place value and writing numbers as decimals or in words. Many of the students struggled on the test yesterday, so we are going to go over things again and take a new decimal test in a week or two. The homework is the Place Value side of the worksheet ONLY. Do not do the rounding side for homework.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class took a performance assessment today. No homework!

GEOGRAPHY

The class continues to work on the relief maps. They will be finished by Friday!

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class worked on a partner activity over scientific notation in class today. There was homework, but most finished in class. If you did not finish the homework sheet from Table 5, be sure that is done before class tomorrow!

ALGEBRA I

The class worked on more complex equations today. The homework is #2-36 on page 103. Evens only. Let me know if you have trouble with any of them!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

There is a test tomorrow over decimals! Be sure you understand how to solve all the problems on the review. Here is a video with 4 problems that we didn't get to solve on the review.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The homework is a worksheet with more integer word problems. Remember to read each problem carefully and think about what it is asking for. Draw a diagram if necessary.

GEOGRAPHY

We continued working on the relief maps today. They are coming along and look really good!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today, the class worked on turning numbers that were not scientific notation (but looked like it) into scientific notation and then into standard form. Here is a video with a few examples:

ALGEBRA I

More consecutive integer problems. If you aren't sure if you sent them up right, please let me know! I'll be glad to check it first. I'll just need to know the problem first as I don't have a copy at home with me.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

 SIXTH GRADE

Today, we began reviewing for the test over decimals. We worked on the review together. The remainder of the review is NOT homework. We will continue on Monday.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The assignment today is to complete the integer word problems. #1-16.

GEOGRAPHY

We continued working on the relief maps today. Some began painting today and the rest will start painting on Monday! They are looking really good.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The homework for today is the scientific notation worksheet. This is extra practice.

ALGEBRA I

Because last night's homework was so tough, I gave the class a break today. We played a game and they do not have homework!

Have a great weekend,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is a review of decimal operations. Finish the 16 problems and then complete the puzzle.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's homework is the integer word problems. There are only 8 problems and several of you completed most of them in class. Let me know if you still need help!

GEOGRAPHY

The class is continuing to work on the relief maps. They are looking really good!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's assignment is Scientific Notation. You are doing problems from the book. I don't have the page or problem numbers handy, but if you need that info, let me know and I will look it up. I made a video for last year's Pre-Algebra class that shows how to do these. It should be helpful to you!

ALGEBRA I

Today's assignment is consecutive integer problems. Here is a video with multiple examples - including some like some of the tricky ones on your worksheet. Sorry this wasn't done before 6:45, Patrick!

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's homework is to finish the "Kids At Work" puzzle. First, you need to do all of the division problems on the squares. Be sure you have these ready to turn in tomorrow. Then, cut out the squares and match up the answers to form a 4x4 grid. Remember, the kids are all standing up straight - so you won't turn any of the squares sideways. Glue or tape these to another sheet of paper once you have the pieces in the correct positions. (Parents, we have been working on this activity for two days in class.)

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Integer Order of Operations. This is a worksheet. Watch the video below for some examples.

GEOGRAPHY

The class worked on their relief maps today.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class learned a lesson on scientific notation. There is no homework today. We will do some more practice tomorrow and then the students will begin the assignment.

ALGEBRA I

Multiplication and Division Equations. pages 96 and 97 (?) #2-48 evens. I'm not sure if I have the page numbers right. I don't have my book at home.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is a worksheet with more practice dividing decimals. You are doing #1-20 only. 25-26 are extra credit!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's assignment is a worksheet with extra practice with the coordinate plane.

GEOGRAPHY

Today, the last group traced their continent and we will begin the relief map activity tomorrow! There was homework today though...an atlas activity worksheet. This is due tomorrow before we begin on the maps.

PRE-ALGEBRA

There is a test tomorrow over real numbers! Be sure you go over all the sets of numbers and understand how to evaluate expressions by plugging in numbers for letters.

ALGEBRA I

Today's assignment is page 80, #40-82 evens only. It is a continuation of combining like terms and distributive property along with writing expressions from words and then simplifying. Let me know if you need help!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today the class learned how to divide a decimal number by another decimal. Then, they did an activity where they went around the room, working problems. Some did not have time to finish each problem. Those students need to finish tonight because it will be turned in for an assignment tomorrow. Here is a video with some examples on how to divide decimals:

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class took a test today over integers. There is no homework!

GEOGRAPHY

Another group traced their map today while the rest of the class worked on a absolute and relative location assignment. It is NOT homework. They will continue working on it tomorrow.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The assignment today is the Irrational Numbers worksheet with extra practice on evaluating expressions. Here is a video with some examples:

ALGEBRA I

The class took a test today. No homework!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is a worksheet over dividing decimals by whole numbers. On this worksheet, you might have to add a zero at the end to finish dividing. This class is so smart! They already knew how to do that.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We reviewed for the test over Integers today. The test is tomorrow. You will have to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers as well as order integers, find the absolute value of a number, and simplify integers with exponents.

GEOGRAPHY

We discussed a fun project today and the first group began tracing. The class will be working in small groups to create a relief map (using the air dry clay from the supply list!) of a continent. There are five groups. Last year's maps turned out wonderful! I think this class will really enjoy making them. There is no homework.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's homework is the assignment on real numbers. Remember how real numbers are sorted:

All numbers are REAL (in this class). Then you have two categories. Irrational and Rational.

Irrational Numbers include all non-terminating, non-repeating decimals. Things like the square root of 6 and pi. Also a number like: 0.572358764..... it would be irrational because it never ends (the dots at the end tell you that) and there isn't a pattern.

If it isn't irrational, then it will be rational.

Rational Numbers: Any number that can be written as a fraction. This includes terminating and repeating decimals. To terminate means to END. So a number like 12.25 is terminating because it is just twelve and twenty-five hundredths. It doesn't keep going on and on and on. A number is rational if the decimal repeats. Things like 5.4444444.... is a rational number. That is actually the same as the mixed number five and four ninths.

Integers: All the whole numbers and their opposites. (No fractions and decimals here.) Things like -5, -100, 0, 3, 10, etc.

Whole Numbers: This starts at 0 and counts up from there...0,1,2,3.... (no fractions and decimals and also no negative numbers.)

Natural Numbers: These are your counting numbers. 1,2,3... So the same as whole numbers except there is no zero. Again, no fractions, decimals, or negative numbers.

ALGEBRA I

We spent the class period going over problems for the test tomorrow! No homework.

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today the class learned how to divide decimals by whole numbers. The assignment is a worksheet with 20 problems. Here is a video with a few examples:

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class began reviewing for their first test. The test will be on Thursday. Tonight, please do the bottom two sections on the first side of the test review.

GEOGRAPHY

Today, the class learned how to find locations using longitude and latitude. The assignment is the World Traveler Activity page.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class took notes on sets of numbers today. There is no homework!

ALGEBRA I

We continued reviewing for the first test. The test will be on Thursday. The best to review at home is to do corrections or to work the odd problems from any section - or the review at the end of the chapter.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Your assignment today is #1-7 on the Activity Lab on page 42. Remember to show your work for all the parts on #7. For #1-6, you can use mental math.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

You are doing page 70, #3-29. Here is a video with some examples:

GEOGRAPHY

The homework for today is the map skills worksheet. I was having technical difficulties today so we did not finish the Google Earth activity, but we will tomorrow!

PRE-ALGEBRA

More practice with exponents and evaluating. Here is a video with lots of examples:

ALGEBRA I

Properties of Numbers, page 63-64 #2-50 evens and #72-84 evens. Here is a video with several examples of the properties.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class learned how to multiply decimals today. You are doing page 40 #6-32 evens only! (skip the odd numbered problems.) Here is a video with some examples.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

The class learned how to multiply and divide integers today. Remember, you will always multiply or divide the numbers. Then, if the signs are the same, the answer is POSITIVE. If the signs are different, the answer is NEGATIVE. Page 46 #4-27.

GEOGRAPHY

The class worked on an assignment about scale in class. There is no homework!

PRE-ALGEBRA

The assignment for today is a worksheet with integer word problems. The accompanying color sheet is extra credit.

ALGEBRA I

Today's assignment is multiplying real numbers. #2-50 evens.  It is Lesson 1.7 in your textbook. (I don't have the page number.)

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class worked on an in class activity on adding and subtracting decimal numbers. At the end of the activity, each student will have completed 23 problems. Some need to finish a few of the problems at home, but most finished in class! It was a lot of fun.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's assignment was a combination of adding and subtracting integers. Page 41 #4-27.

GEOGRAPHY

We talked about different kinds of maps and looked at Google Earth maps on the SmartBoard. The assignment is the Assessment on page 14, #1-19 and the Document Based Assessment on page 15-15a, #1-5.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's assignment is more practice with adding and subtracting integers. It is a worksheet with a "color by number" activity.

ALGEBRA I

Today's assignment is a worksheet, reviewing skills from lesson 1.6.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is comparing and ordering decimal numbers. page 29, #1-22. Here is a video to help you!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's assignment was an adding integers worksheet - to give them more practice, especially with word problems.

GEOGRAPHY

We talked about parts of a map today - the key, scale, etc. The class will make their own map of a made up island tomorrow!

PRE-ALGEBRA

Students chose either a reteaching worksheet with adding and subtracting integers or a puzzle worksheet with more challenging integer problems. (Some chose both and they will get credit for both.)

 

ALGEBRA I

Today's assignment is subtracting real numbers. p46-47 #14-40, 44-68, 74-88 evens. Let me know if you need help or would like a video!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is a worksheet over decimal place value, reading and writing decimals, and rounding decimals.

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We played an integer dice game today. There is no homework!

GEOGRAPHY

The homework is the Atlas Activity - Getting to Know Your Atlas, Lesson 2.

 

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's homework is a mix of adding and subtracting integers. p 18, #2-29. #32-33 extra credit. Please let me know if you need help. I do not have time this evening to make a video.

ALGEBRA I

Adding Real Numbers. page 40-41, #20-86 evens.

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is page  #1-6, 11-20, 26-33. In other words, you are skipping numbers 7 through 10 and 21 through 25. I don't like writing decimal numbers in expanded form, so we aren't doing those. For numbers 26-33, you only have to write the number in standard form (as a regular number). So you don't have to write expanded form on these. Here is your first video with example problems! Please email me if you have any questions.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's assignment is the adding integers worksheet.

GEOGRAPHY

We discussed different kinds of maps and projections today. The homework assignment is the handout on projections. You do not need your textbook. Answer the questions at the bottom of the page on both sides.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Today's assignment is the subtracting integers worksheet. Everyone finished in class!

ALGEBRA I

page 32-33 #48-92 evens. (Skip #64) Here is a video with some examples.

SIXTH GRADE

Today's assignment is page 21 #1-7. Use the handout that goes with the page to do the work.

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Today's assignment is p. 33 #4-42, Understanding Integers. Let me know if you have questions!

GEOGRAPHY

We spent time going over the five themes of Geography today. There is no homework!

 

PRE-ALGEBRA

The class played a dice game to get better at adding integers. Then they took notes on how to subtract integers. There is no homework today.

ALGEBRA I

p.32 #2-46 evens.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE MATH

I am very excited about the new year with sixth grade! I can tell they are going to be a fun bunch. Tonight's homework is page 2, #1-20. It is due tomorrow! I am looking to see how well remember concepts taught in 5th grade. This assignment will be a completion grade, so don't worry if you are having trouble.

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We have a small group in 7th grade math this year, but we are going to have fun! Tonight's homework is page 2 #1-21. I am looking to see what you remember, so I will be giving you a completion grade for this assignment. Don't worry if you are having trouble.

 

GEOGRAPHY

We have spent the first few days talking about current events in the world and learning about the lines of latitude and longitude. There is no homework tonight!

PRE-ALGEBRA

We have a big group in Pre-Algebra this year! I am excited to see so many 7th graders take up the challenge of Pre-Algebra. It'll be a fun year. The homework for tonight is page 12 #6-20. Here is a video with some examples to help you.

 

ALGEBRA I

I am looking forward to a great year in Algebra I! I have a great group of kids and we will have a lot of fun - hard work - but fun too. Tonight's homework is page 14-15 #14-76 evens. Please let me know if you have any questions.

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class was on a field trip on Thursday and at their class retreat on Friday. I made a video for the assignment from Wednesday though. If you are stuck, this should help!

 

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We did not have a new assignment on Friday. I let the class study for their Geography test during math. Your homework on area of parallelograms is due on Monday though. Let me know if you have any questions!

 

GEOGRAPHY

The class took a test on Friday. COUNTRY QUIZ on MONDAY! It's our last one. We will get to add all remaining flags to passports on Tuesday.

PRE-ALGEBRA

The 8th graders were not in class on Monday, so I let the 7th graders study for their Geography test.

ALGEBRA I

Helen worked on her placement test review during class, so I didn't make the other two do anything new.

See you on Monday! (or tomorrow at the banquet)

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class learned about integers today. Remember, an is any  positive whole number and its opposite, plus zero. That means - no fractions and no decimals. Absolute value is how far away a number is from zero on the number line. Absolute value is ALWAYS POSITIVE. The opposite of a number is whatever you'd add to it to get zero. (opposites can be negative) The opposite of 3 is -3. The opposite of -4 is 4. The absolute value of 3 is 3. The absolute value of -3 is 3. It's 127 in the book - it's the first lesson on Integers.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

We had a short class today so we did not finish the lesson. There is no homework! We will finish tomorrow.

GEOGRAPHY

The class took a country quiz and then we reviewed for the Africa Test. The test is Friday. We will not have class tomorrow because of yearbook signing. (There might be about 10 minutes at the end.) So it is important to study at home! Please let me know if you have any questions.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Identifying triangles and quadrilaterals.

ALGEBRA I

We practiced completing the square today on the SmartBoard. Each student took a turn and worked through a problem. Then, they had fun making up problems for me to solve! No homework.

See you tomorrow.

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

The class took a performance assessment today. No homework!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Circles - you are doing #6-17 on the page with circumference and area of circles. It is in chapter 8. Here is a video with a few examples:

GEOGRAPHY

Today, Mrs. Basset from Pre-School came to talk about life in South Africa. There is no homework, but there IS a country quiz tomorrow! Be sure to get notes. Any country in the world. There is a test over Africa on Friday. I passed out the review today.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Transformations - Rotations. Here is a video with some examples:

ALGEBRA I

Completing the Square. Please let me know if you need help!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

There is a performance assessment tomorrow. We reviewed in class today, so be sure to go over the review.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Lesson 7.6 Circles - You are doing #1-23. Let me know if you need any help!

GEOGRAPHY

The class took a country quiz today and then we finished going over the effects of colonialism in Africa. There will be a another country quiz on Wednesday. The test over Africa will be Friday. I am giving out a review tomorrow. Also, Mrs. Basset (from pre-school) is coming to 7th grade tomorrow to talk about life in South Africa.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Transformations - Reflections. Please let me know if you need any help!

ALGEBRA I

Solving quadratic equations by the square root method. Let me know if you get stuck!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

 

Today's assignment was two-step equations. Here is a video with a few examples!

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Lesson 7.3 - Triangles. Remember, you can classify a triangle by its sides or by its angles.

By its sides:

No sides the same length: Scalene.

2 sides the same length: Isoceles

All three sides the same length: Equilateral

By its angles:

Acute: all three angles are acute

Right: One angle is a right angle

Obtuse: one angle is obtuse

So, a triangle can be a right triangle that is also isosceles. That means it has one right angle and two sides are the same length.

Also, don't forget that the three angles of any triangle add up to 180 degrees. So if you know two of them, add them together and subtract from 180 to find the third angle.

GEOGRAPHY

We finished Capture The Flag: World Domination! Ean and Sam won! Good job.

THERE IS A COUNTRY QUIZ TOMORROW. GET NOTES.

PRE-ALGEBRA

You are doing a worksheet that covers the same material from Monday. Watch the video from Monday for more help.

ALGEBRA I

Begin reviewing for the test over radicals. We will continue the review in class tomorrow!

See you tomorrow,

Mrs. Swickey

SIXTH GRADE

You have a test tomorrow over equations. Be sure to go over the review we did in class. Also, bring the review with you because you will have to turn that in for a grade.

SEVENTH GRADE MATH

Your assignment is 7.2 #3-17. Here is a video for you!

GEOGRAPHY

Today, the class prepared for our field trip to the zoo tomorrow. We have an activity we are doing that involves math/science. Then, there is a scavenger hunt/bingo game! It should be a lot of fun.

PRE-ALGEBRA

Lesson 7.1 #1-21. Here is a video for you!

ALGEBRA I

Using the Pythagorean Theorem. Here is a video for you!

See you tomorrow!

Mrs. Swickey

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