Class Topics: 04.10.13

In Math Six today, students checked their answers from last night's Evening Practice against Mr. Giomini's work.  Lesson 8.4 - Calorie Use was introduced by Mr. Giomini sharing his calorie breakdown from the previous two days.  Students then analyzed his data and figured out the percent of his calories that came from protein, fat, and carbohydrates.

Working with a partner, students completed Math Journal page 290.  Mr. Giomini then had students explain their answers to the class.  At the conclusion of class, students were allowed to begin working on their Evening Practice.
Today's Learning Goals: The student will be able to...

1. apply place-value concepts to round to the nearest tenth.
2. estimate products of decimal and whole numbers.
3. write an open sentence from cross products.
4. use a method to solve equations.

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

1. complete Math Journal pages 291 and 294.

In Pre-Algebra today, students received their Chapter Ten Pretests. The class averages were not pretty so we will have our work cut out for us.  Students checked their answers from last night's Evening Practice against Mr. Giomini's and then worked independently to begin their Evening Practice.
Today's Learning Goals: The student will be able to...

1. simplify algebraic expressions.
2. solve two-step equations.

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

1. answer questions 15 - 32 and 37 - 41 on pages 500 and 501.
2. complete the handout linked below if you are interested in a retake:
• Fundamental Counting Principal