Class Topics: 12.05.11

In EDM, students were introduced to the fraction multiplication algorithm.  We began to learn how to justify that one-half * one-third does equal one-sixth using graphing paper and crayons.

• In Class:
• Students - 
• modeled how to multiply fractions using the multiplication algorithm as a general pattern.
• completed MJ140 as a class.
• collaborated with a peer to complete MJ141.
• HW:
• MJ142 (First Column)
• SL 4.4 (All)
• 4.6 Blog Review (Optional)
• Review Guided Notes for Lesson 4.1 and 4.2
• Quiz on Friday, December 9th: Here is a link to what the quiz may look like.

Justification for 1/6 * 4/5.

In Pre-Algebra, students completed their Chapter Four Summative Assessment that was begun on Friday.  

• In Class:
• Students -
• completed Chapter Four Summative Assessment.
• discussed challenges on the assessment.
• HW:
• Work on Khan Academy
• Use Websites posted last Friday to help prepare for Tuesday's Chapter Five Pretest