Class Topics: 12.08.11

In EDM, students developed an understanding of how fractions, percents and decimals are connected.  We performed conversions using both fractions and mixed numbers when converting to percents and decimals.  Students discussed real-world applications for fractions, percents and decimals.

• In class, students -
• completed MJ148 as a class.
• brainstormed and listed various uses for fractions, percents, and decimals.
• worked in small groups to complete tiered assignments.
• HW - 
• Tonight:
• review Guided Notes for quiz tomorrow.
• continue to practice on Sumdog.
• Continuous:
• review math facts.
• use Khan Academy to practice skills introduced in class.
• Decimals to Percents
• Fractions to Decimals

In Pre-Algebra, students analyzed their Chapter Five Pre-test results from Tuesday.  We then discussed in small groups what lessons in Chapter Five needed thorough dialogue and what lessons needed a quick refresher.  

• In class, students -
• analyzed pre-test performance.
• constructed a table identifying areas of strength and weakness from scored pre-tests.
• worked in break-out groups to investigate the different topics to be covered in Chapter Five.
• formed small Expert Groups that will be responsible for instructing different lessons in Chapter Five.
• HW -
• continue practicing skills listed on Khan.
• Complementary Angles
• Supplementary Angles
• Rays and Line Segments
• Graphing Points
• work on Sumdog.

Pre-Algebra Chapter Five Pre-Test Results

Interesting Math Trick