February 28, 2012

Monday February 27-Thursday, March 1, 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012


 Learning Target:

I can give an example of a proportion
I can use manipulatives to solve for an unknown in a proportions problem




In Class: 
6.1 Quiz--- Unit rates, ratios, converting unit rates

After the quiz, students went online and solved proportion problems using "Thinking Blocks"
Homework:
None

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012


 Learning Target:

I can use proportions to solve for an unknown using "equivalent ratios"
I can use proportions to solve for an unknown using the "Algebra Method"

In Class: 
6.2 Notes (pgs 104-105)
Each class participated in solving proportions using real data (Skittles vs M&Ms, etc)


Homework:
pg 278
 #9 –11 (use the equivalent ratios method)
#17-19 (use the algebra method)
#25 & #26 (solve word problems- you choose the method)
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 Wednesday...*** Band Festival****** and Mrs. White is out at a conference*****

Wednesday, February 29, 2012


 Learning Target:

I can use proportions to solve for an unknown using "equivalent ratios"
I can use proportions to solve for an unknown using the "Algebra Method"



In Class: 
Review homework
Practice problems 6.2 Practice B


Homework:
6.2 Practice B Worksheet (BAND MEMBERS PICKED THIS UP!!)
Problems 1-3 (solve using equivalent ratios)
Problems 17-19 (solve using Algebra Method
Problems 22-25 (solve. you choose the method.)

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Thursday, March 1, 2012


 Learning Target:

I can use proportions to solve for an unknown using "equivalent ratios"
I can use proportions to solve for an unknown using the "Algebra Method"



In Class: 
Review homework
Solve "Outrageous Animal Proportions" - in groups
Chapter 3 Test Retake (finish if needed)



Homework:
None!!!
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Friday, March 2, 2012


 Learning Target:

No school--- have a great weekend...no homework...

In Class: 

Homework: