Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

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

Monday, January 28, 2013

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

Thursday, January 24, 2013

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

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

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

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

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

Thursday, January 10, 2013

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