Thursday Stuff

Cares:

Use this link to sign up for your Friday Activities

Math II:

Here's a sheet to help you with today's problems:

What Percent help sheet

Math I:

Here's your sheet we're going to use to play the game.  Please do not "edit" it until I show you how to do it properly.

Fractions, Percents, and Decimals (oh my)

Math II

Here's a video to help you if you're a little stuck or want a review of today's content.

Math I

Here is the link for the assignment today:  Virtual Shopping Trip

Here's a video for unit rate and some review for you from today's class:

Task List for Friday

Cares: Do cares stuff. 

Math: Follow this link for today's tasks Tasks for Today

Win: If you do the non-enterprise test, do your best, if not we can do it on Monday. 

Class roster list is on the desk if the guest teacher asks.

If you finish early today

Here are some options:

1. Think Fun games

2. Mobymax.com (school code is: wi1210

3. Khan academy

4. Hoodamath

New Level up Idea

To level up there is now another option in addition to the packets I also give out to show proof of learning.

Here's how it will work (I hope).

1. You check grades and see if there is anything you want to improve (less than 3)

2. Go to this form New Level Up Form

3. Complete and wait for a new assignment to appear in your assignments tab on Big Ideas Math (this might take a day or so)

4. Make sure you screenshot and email the score to me at john_flaten@msd.k12.wi.us so I can update your grade.

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Math I

Wednesday Catch up and Move Forward

In math II we talked about proportions more and even how Star Wars used scale models to film many scenes.





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Math I

The Big Thing:  Finish your Big Ideas online test and then the level up found in your folder, unless you're done, then you can take it home. 

When you finish both of those items, please go to this link:  Task List

Quiz and Test today

Quiz in Math 2

Test in Math 1

When you're finished, open the task list and go from there.

Task List

Proportions and Geometry Review

Math II

Please use this form for your data collection:

Height and Shoe Size Data

Math I

More review for the Geometry test tomorrow.

Day before Thanksgiving Stuff

Check out the task list for today!  It's less painful than an extended fire drill alarm.  :)

Task List

Become a Millionaire and Areas of Polygons

Math II - We talked about compounding interest and how to become a millionaire.  Ask about Uncle Mort or the Ben and Arthur video we watched.

Math I - More polygons.

If you finish early, check out this game Mr. Nelson found:

Here's a fun game to play that is waaay more difficult than you think!

• Slice Geom

Also, just because here's a video of an escalator:

YouTube video here

Area of Polygons

Video help if you need an extra listen:

click here for video

Area Blocks Game

Inequalities and Chapter three test

Today in Math I we are doing our first attempt at proving mastery of expressions.  (The paper version will be handed out to you with some quick instructions.)

When you are done work on the next few items

Please complete this short form:

Seating Chart questions

Go to MobyMax and complete 10 minutes of "focused time" you can find it on the top by hovering over the clock. 

If you finish all of that, work on any of these:

• 2048
• Connect 4
• Squirlz
• Purple Trouble
• Angry Animals

Tomorrow we'll Level Up on any below 3 skills so far.  

Some Review and Moby Max

Today we did some review and learned about Moby Max.  This is a tool you can use at any time that will provide them with math problems they they should be doing based on the placement test.  Check the right hand side for the link.  All students in attendance today got their information how to log in. 

Friday Math Check Up!

Today's goal is simple.  Do the 20 problems in this link on the paper I've provided.  Do as many as you can and show your work. 

20 Questions for today

Join a gym? and Self Reflections

Assessment and Writing Expressions

Math II - first attempt at an algebra assessment.

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Math I - Today we are looking at writing expressions.  Here's a great video for this topic:

Anywhere Math video

Thursday's Plan

Math II (period 1)

Head to Big Ideas and try the practice test.  This will be kind of difficult, so help each other out.  Maybe partners or even with the people in front or behind you. 

Just a practice test, not graded for standards, but if you do this the test on Friday will be much easier.

Note: USE PAPER TO WRITE THINGS DOWN!  HONESTLY, DO IT! 

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Math I (periods 4, 5, 6)

All right, so yesterday we started working on some algebra stuff.  Today we practice!  Woo Hoo! 

On Big Ideas there is a fairly substantial assignment.  Quite a few problems, but they aren't that bad if you followed along yesterday.  Work with your partner.  Do your best.  The goal is 75% or better.  You have check answers and calculator available. 

Note: USE PAPER TO WRITE THINGS DOWN!  HONESTLY, DO IT!

Yes, I say that all of the time, it's that important! 

Halloween "fun"

Here's the link for today:

Task List for Oct. 31st

Penny Floor and Practice Test

Math II

Today we are going to talk about a penny floor (yes, it's a thing)

Use this link:  Penny Floor

Also, we'll try to level up on some less than 2 scored skills.

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Math I

Practice Test today.  Nice job on the review yesterday.  Keep reducing fractions and moving decimals. 

Equations and Decimals

Math II

One-step multiplication & division equations

One-step multiplication & division equations: fractions & decimals

Make sure you sign in so it counts for your progress. 

Adding and Subtracting Equations, Multiplying Decimals, and Math Counts

Math II -



Math I -



Math Counts -

More algebra and some decimals

Math II

Watch this video if you are still wondering how to solve using algebra:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Xx7Xfs-QY

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Math I

Intro to decimals. 

Show your work and it will be a breeze. 

Today we start with the first of three decimal operations days.  We will cover two of the four on the first day, addition and subtraction. 

Here's the basic tip of the day: LINE UP THE DECIMALS

That's it, it's really that simple.  Of course you need to be able to perform the correct mathematical practices to get the correct answer. 

Think of it like the buttons on a shirt.  

No School Today, but a Playlist

I'm working on a playlist for you because many of you ask me about what type of music I listen to, here's a small sample and I'll add it to the quick links.

Mr. Flaten’s Playlist (Things I would and actually do listen to)  

I’ll Find You - Lecrae

I'll Keep On - NF

You Are More - Tenth Avenue North

You're the Best Around - Joe Esposito

Swedish Chef

Party in the Hills - Steven Malcolm (feat. Andy Mineo & Hollyn)

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - Live Forever

Matt Nathanson - Headphones ft. LOLO

Wednesday before a mini break

In math today we'll be doing a few interesting things:

1. If you did not complete your quiz, I will give you a new one today.

2. If you have missing Big Ideas Math assignments GET THEM DONE!



Check out these logic related tasks:

sketchs-world (must pick all of the fact families) Play for at least 5 minutes

3 Slices 2  Play for at least 5 minutes

Pumpkin Remover  Play for at least 5 minutes

Mini Putt 3  Finish all 18 holes

Factor Feeder  Play for at least two minutes

Suit Up Watch out for the Hippies and burgers.

See you Monday!  :)

Dividing Fractions and Intro to Algebra

Math 1

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Math 2: We reviewed algebra concepts before we begin to use them in the chapter to find like terms and combine them.   

Expressions and Multiplying Fractions

CARES

Today we watched a video called Caine's Arcade about a young man who created his own arcade out of cardboard boxes.  Then we talked about how his character and perseverance grew because of the experience.  Search it on youtube if you wish to see what I'm talking about.

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Math II

Interesting development.  We need to circle back to learn how the basics of algebra work.  Letters  have shown up and we're "totally freaking out!"  (Peg and Cat reference for those of you who know that show.)

Tomorrow we start filling in the holes and go from there.  However, I did get to show them how to find terms and like terms.

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Math I

Multiplying Fractions.  Today we focus on reducing and pre-simplifying.  Arguably one of the more persistent challenges in the first semester.

Fractions Help Sheet

Math 2 test updates and Starting Chapter 2 with Math 1

CARES (answer these in your table group.  You can skip the second one if you want, it's kind of weird.)



Math 2: Today we will review the test we just tried and then see which areas we need to work on.

Math 1: We're starting Multiplying Fractions today.  Make sure you dust off those math facts.  It will make it so much easier.



Game if you get done early:
Snow Sprint

Test and other math items for today

Math 2 :  Big Ideas Test today on Rational Numbers.  Numbers 7 and 16 are challenge problems.  We'll see what, if anything, we need to review next week. We will also be submitting today and then resubmitting them on Monday to fix any errors you might have made. 

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Math 1 : Task List #1 today.

You'll get a math task list and learn how to screen shot as well. 

Group discussion about "The locker riddle" is our intro today. 

Locker Riddle

Use this document for today's tasks:  Task List Document

More Rational Numbers and Getting Back an Assessment

Math 1

Today we will get back our assessment for chapter 1 and talk about what's next and how you did.

If you want to watch a review video on any topic from Chapter 1, check here:

Chapter 1 Math Resources

Moby Max sign in

for fun: Suit Up

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Math 2

Today we did the practice test for Chapter 2 (Rational Numbers) in small groups so they could communicate and share knowledge.  It was awesome to hear the students saying things like:

• show me how you did that
• oh, I see what I did
• Now this seems a lot easier

And the popular, but not very helpful

• I did it in my head

Test tomorrow.  :) .

Rational Numbers and Chapter 1 Test

Couple of things going on today:

Cares: Grade Check and missing work report.  We also watched an interesting video of kids reacting to the "old" computer.  An Apple from the early 1980s.  Or as I call it, my childhood. 

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Math 1: Today is the first test of the course.  It's on Long Division, Powers/Exponents, Order of Operations, GCF, and LCM.  We'll see how it goes.



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Math 2: Oh boy, lots of stuff to review and start to use. 

Here's the note/practice sheet from today:  2.4 Note/Practice Sheet

The goal was (is) to be able to fluently multiply and divide rational numbers.  In doing so, we had to review a few things, for example:

1. Changing a mixed number into an improper fraction
2. How to divide fractions
3. Multiplying decimals and what happens to the point in the answer
4. What are brackets and how are they different from parenthesis? 
5. Review multiplying fractions
6. If the signs are positive or negative what's the answer going to be? 
7. How to set up the problem for the most success. 
8. Exponents and how to find something to the third power

I think that's about it.  I had to talk/teach a lot, so we'll do some extra independent practice tomorrow. 

Subtracting Rational Numbers and Review for Test

CARES:
Here's a video I shared in cares today.  We talked about empathy, assertion, and many other traits.  We started by thinking of areas we might consider struggles each day and then watched this video about Richie Parker.



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Math I : Test Wednesday

 Here are the review answers:  Chapter 1 Review Answers

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If you finish early:

• Suit Up
• 3 Slices
• Gravity Stacker
• 10
• A Maze 'n Math
• Fraction Poker
• Hooda What
• Hooda What 2
• Hooda What 3
• IsoBall
• HoodaHinges
• 2048
• How Smart Are You?
• Find the Suspect
• Hooda Dissection
• Help Me Fly
• BrainDrop
• Shape Fold Animals
• Wheely
• Pet Swap
• Pocket Change
• Rotate and Roll
• Red Remover
• RedStar Fall
• What Do We Do Now?

Fractions and Stuff

Today we'll review some things about factors. 

• The Factor Game

Also, we need to reinforce some fraction operations, more specifically getting common denominators. 

Finally, a small big ideas assignment for fractions to check knowledge.  

More rational numbers and LCM

Math 1

More Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Father of the Bride Hot Dog LCM issues (movie)

We also started the assignment for Big Ideas on this topic:

Helpful tips:
 1. Write down the problem (now you own it and can do it)
 2. Show what you did, usually an error can be easily found and you don't have to start over completely.

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Math II

We started exploring subtracting rational numbers.  Lots of fractions and decimals.

Adding Rational Numbers and GCF

Math II

More adding rational numbers, it will look like this:




Check Big Ideas for any "overdue" assignments.

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Math I

Today we continue the quest down the rabbit hole into LCM (Least Common Multiple) .

It's like GCF, but a little different.

Here's the birthday cake method for both:

GCF Birthday Cake (video)
LCM Birthday Cake (video)

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It's the 30th anniversary of The Princess Bride.  "As you wish...."

Star Assessment today

Today we are completing the first STAR assessment of the year.  There are three in total and we use this test to check the progress of each individual student.  The results help us form decisions on if intervention is needed and how to best keep students on track.

Two videos for Math I

Integers and Exponents

Math II

Here's a video that might help explain more about subtracting integers.  Remember, this is a new concept for you.  Perfection is not the goal right now, it's about understanding and working towards be precise.

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Math I

We worked on Exponents and Powers today.  We will complete the assignment tomorrow for the Big Ideas online portion.

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Everyone:

Here's Suit Up for when you finish:

• HoodaMath: "Suit Up"

And it starts...

Today in class...

Math II
We looked at absolute value and completed a shortened assignment on Big Ideas Math online.

Math I
We started reviewing whole number operations and worked on classroom notes.  Tomorrow we are going to do the online assignment.

Thursday Items

Welcome Back again, today is a "normal" schedule with Thursday's GO time included.

For missing work practice, here is the form

Missing work practice form

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Math today is going to be an overview of what's going on for the beginning of the year, information about pretests and how things will work.

Wednesday options

Please Let me know your choices

Dots and Boxes Tournament

Here's the link to the game:

http://dotsandboxes.org/

Allow me to give you some quick instructions before we start the tournament.

1. Practice for up to 5 minutes

2. Change the settings to player vs. player

3. Check the board for the bracket

Follow the bracket online and in real time:

P4 - challonge.com/m4zfodg0

P5 - challonge.com/to5ry6y4

P6 - challonge.com/deerxxsd

Last Form of the year?

Math students, your final thoughts about math class before our last few classes next week:

Final Thoughts


Movie Permission Slip (should be printable)              

Movie Slip pdf

Thursday Excitement

TASK #1 -

1. Go to Big Ideas Math if the teacher said you didn't have it done or if you have a 0% on your test.  

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Task #2 - Play “Shape Formers”

• Play the HoodaMath game called “Shape Formers”

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TASK #3 - Play “2048” on HoodaMath

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TASK #4 - Khan Academy

Log in and do at least one mastery task or a practice task, but I’m looking for EVERYONE to have activity on here today.  

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TASK #5 - Play Wonder Putt

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TASK # 6 - This might be the oddest game I’ve ever played, but it was strangely entertaining.  

Soccer Physics

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Task #7 - Play Hooda Dissection

• Play the HoodaMath game called Hooda Dissection

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Extra Time: Practice any or all of these:

MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE STANDARDS #1, #7, and #8:

• Suit Up
• 3 Slices
• Gravity Stacker
• 10
• A Maze 'n Math
• Fraction Poker
• Hooda What
• Hooda What 2
• Hooda What 3
• IsoBall
• HoodaHinges
• 2048
• How Smart Are You?
• Find the Suspect
• Hooda Dissection
• Help Me Fly
• BrainDrop
• Shape Fold Animals
• Wheely
• Pet Swap
• Pocket Change
• Rotate and Roll

Practice Packet Summary

Today we are going to check out practice packet and see which areas you need to work on individually and also where we need to review as a group.

Step One:  Check the answers and compare them to your answers  Answers to your packet

Step Two: Go to End of Course Summary Form and check if you had each item correct or incorrect


If you finish early, you should check out:

• Higher or Lower?
• Teacher Dodgeball
• Great American Math Challenge
• Conquer the States
• Best Math Friends
• Age of the Angles
• NFL Helmets

Taco Cart Problem

Today we are using a Dan Meyer problem and will use a google form to answer some questions.

First, make sure you turn in your problem packet before 3:30 today so I can mark it as turned in.

Use the link to access our plan for today:

Taco Problem

Star Test and review for end of year

Today we took the final STAR test, we will use these results to help measure growth and gains made by students.

Also, if you got the message on SkyWard you may have noticed that there is a review assignment out there that will be due on Tuesday to focus the review on what we need to get clarification on before the final test.

If your child forgot the packet at school or perhaps you need an extra copy here is a downloadable version for you to consider:

End of Course Review printable

Coke Freestyle Problem

Have you ever wondered how many different combinations you can make on a Coke Freestyle machine?

That's what we figured out today.



Lots of mathematical practices here.




We used information and the website provided by www.robertkaplinsky.com 

Thursday Practice Test for Chapter 10

See you tomorrow.  For today though, just the practice test on big ideas.  Some of you are also missing a few assignments, complete those after the practice so you are ready for tomorrow's test.

Note: Work in groups so you can share reasoning and critique each other's answers in a positive way.

Tuesday's Task List

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TASK #1 -

1. Go to Big Ideas Math and complete the short nine question assignment for the chapter review.  
2. Go to Big Ideas Math and complete the overdue tab assignments

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Task #2 - Play “Shape Formers”

• Play the HoodaMath game called “Shape Formers”

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TASK #3 - Play “2048” on HoodaMath

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TASK #4 - Khan Academy

Log in and do at least one mastery task or a practice task, but I’m looking for EVERYONE to have activity on here today.  

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TASK #5 - Play Wonder Putt

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TASK # 6 - This might be the oddest game I’ve ever played, but it was strangely entertaining.  

Soccer Physics

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Task #7 - Play Hooda Dissection

• Play the HoodaMath game called Hooda Dissection

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Extra Time: Practice any or all of these:

MATHEMATICAL PRACTICE STANDARDS #1, #7, and #8:

• Suit Up
• 3 Slices
• Gravity Stacker
• 10
• A Maze 'n Math
• Fraction Poker
• Hooda What
• Hooda What 2
• Hooda What 3
• IsoBall
• HoodaHinges
• 2048
• How Smart Are You?
• Find the Suspect
• Hooda Dissection
• Help Me Fly
• BrainDrop
• Shape Fold Animals
• Wheely
• Pet Swap
• Pocket Change
• Rotate and Roll