Fractions

Learning Objective
Know the difference between numerators and denominators (ie how to set up a fraction)
Know the different types of fractions - proper, improper, mixed number
Know how to find an equivalent fraction
Know how to reduce a fraction
Know how to raise a fraction
Know how to change from an improper fraction to a mixed number and back again-


**Disclaimer - I know that I have given you a lot of learning objectives and a lot of links - my suggestion is to work through these over several days not all at once  ****


math goodies - intro to fractions


math is fun - lots of great fraction stuff here - click on the links that will help you with the learning objectives


cool math - do lessons 1-9 to help with the learning objectives


math.com - this link has 4 stages at stage 4 you can practice reducing fractions


khan academy practice reducing fractions


Sal explains equivalent fractions - video


kahn academy - practice finding equivalent fractions


practice changing from improper fractions to mixed numbers


aaamath.com - practice changing mixed numbers to improper fractions - green box is explaination and blue box is practice

Welcome to Block D

Learning Objectives
*Do at least one assessment from north star - (there are 6 to choose from)
      All of these are great and you can print a certificate at the end showing your skills
 *Feel comfortable with using your mouse - especially dragging and dropping
*Practice your typing skills - know your wpm (words per  minute)
**Know the basic rules for rounding - be able to round whole numbers and decimals

Computer skills Assessments from North Star

mouse games - try at least one game that is in the category for clicking and dragging  remember which game you tried and your opinion of it ;)

keyboarding skills link - this a great site for improving your skills

typing skills - click on the default button on the left side of the screen - be sure that your timer is set
for 60 sec.   When you are finished notice the box on the right it will tell you your wpm and how many mistakes you made.  Feel free to do try this more than once - bring your best score to class on Thursday :)

math is fun - rounding - read the tutorial and try the questions at the bottom


*Remember to use the Learning Objectives to be prepared for the quiz on Thursday ***

Block C Review

Learning Objectives:
 Develop a study / testing plan to avoid anxiety
Review and remember the main ideas learned through out the block


test taking tips




I will list all the learning objectives from the block - if you cannot do or answer the objective go back to that date and use the links to help you


Jan 23
Know how to use data to answer questions
Know how to use a Tally chart to answer questions
Know how to use a table
Know how to read a bar graph
Know how to use data to make a line graph


Jan 28
Know how to list data in order from least to greatestKnow the definitions of Mean, Median, Mode and Range
Know how to find Mean, Median, Mode and Range


Jan 30
Define - Probability
 Know how to write probability as a fraction (what goes on the bottom and what goes on top)
know how to find probability - in lowest terms


Feb 4
Increase confidence with solving data analysis questions
Increase confidence with finding Mean, Median, Mode and Range
Increase confidence with finding probability
Know how to use the mixed number button on the calculator


Feb 6
Develop a strategy for solving word problems ( I have given you 3 videos - watch and decide which one would work best for you)
 Develop confidence with solving word problems - easy to medium

Feb 11
Practice with your chosen method of problem solving
Increase confidence with solving word problems
Practice making sure that your answer makes sense the question


Feb 13
Define - Variable
Identify the different ways to show multiplication
Know how to evaluate an expression












Feb 18
Understand how to simplify an expression
Be able to  evaluate an expression with one and two variables
Be able to write an expression


Feb 20
Increase confidence with writing expressionsIdentify the opposite for addition and multiplication
Define - equation
Know how to solve a one step add or subtract equation


Feb 25
Increase confidence with solving + & - equations
Know how to solve multiplication & division equations
Know how to use the exponent and pos, / neg buttons on the calculator


Feb 27
Increase skill at solving equations
Use equations to solve word problems