Class Topics: 01.10.14

In Common Core Math Six during 1, 3, and 4°, students reviewed last night's Evening Practice with an answer key provided by Mr. Giomini.  Lesson 6.3: Percent of a Number was introduced to students. Students had to find the number when a percent was given such as: 103% of 50 is what number?

The apparent magnitude of the star Mimosa is 1.25.  If Spica, 

another star, has an apparent magnitude of 78.4% of Mimosa's,

what is Spica's apparent magnitude?  

During 2°, students reviewed last night's Evening Practice with an answer key provided by Mr. Giomini. Lesson 5.2: Identifying and Writing Ratios was introduced, discussed, and practiced.  Students were allowed time in class to begin their Evening Practice.

Today's Learning Targets: The student will be able to...

•  1, 3, and 4° -
• convert between percents, decimals, and fractions.
• set-up proportions to solve story problems involving percents.
• multiply decimals by whole numbers.
• 2° - 
• explain what a ratio shows.
• identify, write, and compare ratios and rates.
• determine if two ratios are proportional using two methods.

For Evening Practice, the student is expected to...

• 1, 3, and 4° -
• complete Lesson 6.1 and 6.3 Problem Solving.
• 2° -
• complete Lesson 5.2 Practice C (Even).