Tuesday 12/21

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
1. Miss Kriner spent 15 minutes on the phone. The cost of her call was $0.75. What was the cost per minute?

2. Using information from #1, how much would a 20 minute phone call cost?

3. If Miss Kriner paid a bill of $9.10, how many minutes did she talk on the phone?

Homework:
  pg. 240 #10-15, 28, 35
  Make sure you title your homework page with the page number and problem numbers

Monday 12/20

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
  1. A heart beats 280 times in 4 minutes. Find the unit rate for heartbeats per minute
  2. Find the total cost:  $.30 per fl oz, for 10 fl oz
  3. What's the difference between unit rate and unit cost?

Homework:
  Unit rates worksheet (could use calculator)
  Sign up for Pearson Successnet:
       1. go to http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/
       2. Click   "Register" (first time user)   or login if you've used this before
       3. Class Access Code: 43435156AA50F8289C16
       4.  Use your full name for the student name
       5.  Use your student ID # for your user name

Friday 12/17

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
  1. There were 4 video games and 6 teddy bears. Write the ratio of teddy bears to video games.
  2. I traveled 180 miles with 6 gallons of gas. How many miles per gallon did I get?
  3. i paid $12 for 3 pairs of socks. Write the unit price for each sock.

Homework:
  Bring in missing calculator
  Supermarket/Unit Rate Assignment Due Monday

Thursday 12/16

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
  1. Write the ratio 4 girls to 5  boys three different ways.
  2. Write two equivalent ratios to the ratio 5:10
  3. Are the ratios 7 to 8   and  132328 to 151232 equivalent? How could you tell?

Homework:
  Bring textbook to class Friday
  textbook pg 234  #8, 9, 13, 18, 19


Announcement: There will be no study session on Wednesday, December 22 Due to Holiday Break. The next study session will be Wednesday, January 5th.

Wednesday 12/15

Math 7:
 Bell Ringer:
   1. There are 2 diamonds for every 5 emeralds. Writ the ratio of emeralds to diamonds 3 different ways.
   2. Write two equivalent ratios to the ratio  3 to 7

Homework:
  txtbk pg 234 # 8, 9, 13,  18, 19
  Bring textbook tomorrow!!

Tuesday 12/14

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
  1. When do you use a closed circle on a graph?
  2. Write an inequality to express 40 or more hours of work per week
  3. Compare using <, >, or =
       a.  8/9    3/4
       b. 6/3     24/12

Homework:
  Study session Wednesday
  Bring textbook by Friday
  Ratios worksheet
  Quiz Friday on Ratios, Unit Rates, and Proportions

Monday 12/13

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
  1. Solve for x:  x/3 = 30
  2. Compare using <, >, or =
      a. 2 ____ 0
      b. -5 ____ 5
      c. 20 ____ |20|

Homework:
  Bring textbook to class by Friday
  Inequalities worksheet
  Short quiz tomorrow
  Study session every Wednesday

Friday 12/10

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
Bell Ringer:
  1.  a. Kali bought candy bags for $3 each. Write and expression to represent the cost of n candy bags.
       b. If Kali bought 5 bags, how much money did she spend?
  2. Solve for x (show all work, check your solution):  15x = 390

homework:
 :)

Thursday 12/9

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
Bell Ringer:
  1. Solve for x:  x + 56 = 103
  2. Evaluate 3a + 2b  for a=2 and b=4
  3. Create a word phrase for w - 2

Homework:
  Study for quiz tomorrow

Wednesday 12/8

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    Solve each equation
     1. x + 4 = 10
     2. 7 = 7 = 20
     3. w - 5 = 40

  Homework:
   Unfinished classwork
   Study for quiz Friday
   After school study session Thursday (if 3 or more people sign up)

Tuesday 12/7

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Write an expression for the table below
          A:   0        1         3         5         10        n
          B:   1        4        10       16        31        ?
    2. Write a word phrase for 7x
    3. Evaluate (a+b)c  for a = 2, b = 3,  a c = 4

  Homework:
     Solving Equations wkst - circled problems only
     Study for Quiz Friday
  

STUDY SESSION

Students,

There will be an after school study session held Thursday, Dec 9th for the quiz on Friday, Dec 10.
At this study session, there will be group and individual practice.
Problems similar to those given on the quiz will be given to you to complete. Once you are finished, I will check  your answers and your work to make sure it meets the criteria that you will be graded on in the quiz.
This session will go from 2:34 until 3:10. I am willing to stay until 4:00 if any students specifically request.

Please let me know if you will be signing up! You can tell me in school or email me at jkriner@northschuylkill.net

Monday 12/6

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Write an algebraic expression:   4 less than m
    2. Use the table below to write an algebraic expression
          A:    5      8       9      15        x
          B:    2      5       6      12        ?
    3. Write a word phrase for    8 - w

Homework:
  Study for Quiz Friday


Assignments due today:
  Bell Ringers for 11/22 through 12/3
  Homework worksheet, answers on loose leaf



A note to those who are absent:  Homework that was due on the day of your absence is due the first day you return. Otherwise it is marked as late or missing.
You have a week from your return date to hand in each assignment. For example, if I miss Wednesday, Dec 8 through Friday Dec 10, I will need to hand in the homework that was due on the 8th on Monday when I return. I will have until December 20th (1 week from my return) to hand in the work that was Due on Wednesday. I have until December 21st to hand in the work due on Thursday. I have until Decemeber 22 to hand in the work that was due on Friday. No exceptions will be made without a doctor's note or parent contact through phone.

Friday 12/3

math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
        time:  1        5        10       20        25
  distance:  12     60      120     ____    ____

   1. Explain how the distance changes for each amount of time.
   2. find the missing values in the table
   3. At t seconds, what is the distance? (Write an algebraic expression for the distance at time t)

 Homework:
   wkst pg 171, circled problems only!

Thursday 12/2

Math 7 (pd 3, 4, 5, 6):

Bell Ringer:
  1. What is the best estimate for the width of a dime?
  2. 1 kg = ___ lb?
  3. 30 in. = ___ ft
  4.  4 yd  1 ft
     - 1 yd  2 ft

Homework:
   :)

Wednesday 12/1

Math 7,  (Pd 3, 4, 5, 6):

Bell Ringer:
 1. Which is larger: gram or decigram?
 2. 4.6 L = ___ dL
 3.   5 m  50 cm
    - 2 m  60 cm

Homework:
  Study for Quiz Tomorrow!
    -metric and customary measurement

Tuesday 11/30

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
 Bell Ringer:
   1. which is larger: hectometer or centimeter?
   2. Which is a better estimate for the height of a person: 2mm,   2m,  or 2km
   3. Which is a better estimate for the width of a dime: 1 mm,  1 m,  1 dam

Homework:
  Unfinished classwork
  Measurement Quiz Thursday

Wednesday 11/24

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 5, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Using the metric system, how would you measure the weight of the turkey you are eating?
    2. Using the customary system, how would you measure the weight of turkey you are eating?
    3. What's your favorite Thanksgiving food?
  Homework:
    Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Tuesday 11/23

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
     1. Answer using length, mass, or capacity: Grams are used to measure _______.
     2. 3.5 ft = ____ in.
     3. 1 cup = ____ fl oz

  Homework:
   Memorize conversions

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    None. Quiz

 Homework:
   None.

Monday 11/22

Math 7:

pd 3:
  Bell Ringer:
    No Bell Ringer.

  Homework:
    Memorize customary conversions

pd 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    No Bell Ringer.

  Homework:
    Complete Customary Activity worksheet

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
     1. Answer using length, mass, or capacity: Grams are used to measure _______.
     2. 3.5 ft = ____ in.
     3. 1 cup = ____ fl oz

 Homework:
   Study for quiz
   memorize customary conversions

Friday 11/19

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Which is larger: decimeter or dekameter?
    2. Best estimate for the length of a desk: 1mm  1m  1 km
    3. About how many lbs in one kilogram?

  Homework:
     wkst pg 150 # 1-6, 15-18, 22-25

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    no bell ringer. Customary measurement activity

 Homework:
   Finish problems on Customary Acitivity

Thursday 11/18

Math 7:


  pd 3, 4, 6:
     Bell Ringer:
       1. Which is the largest measurement: hectoliter, kiloliter, liter
       2.  What is the abbreviation for dekagram?

   Homework:
     wkst gp 29  # 8-13, 21

  pd 5:
     Bell Ringer:
       share answers to scavenger hunt and hand one in for the group.

    Homework:
       wkst pg 150 # 1-6, 15-18, 22-25

Wednesday 11/17

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
    Bell Ringer:
      1. Which is bigger: meter or decimeter?
      2. What is the abbreviation for: decimeter?  dekameter?

    Homework:
      wkst pg 29 #8-13, 21

pd 5:
   Bell Ringer:
     1. Which ir larger: dekameter or decameter?
     2. Best estimate for a desk: 1mm, 1m, 1 km
     3. About how many pounds is one kilogram?

   Homework:
      wkst p 150 #1-6, 15-18, 22, 23-25

Tuesday 11/16

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
    1. -31 + 1 =
    2. -5 - 3 =
    3. What are the two systems of measurement used?

Homework:
  metric conversions worksheet
pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. Which is bigger: meter or decimeter?
    2. Convert:  2 m = ____ cm
    3. Convert: 3 mL = ____ dL
    4. What is abbreviation for decimeter?
    5. What is the abbreviation for dekameter?

  Homework:
   wkst pg 29  #8-13, 17, 21

Friday 11/12

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     Using the calculator:
     1. 13/25 = ? as a decimal
     2. 3.750 = ? as a fraction
     3. 1/2 + 2.65 = ? as a fraction and a decimal

  Homework:
    Have a Great Weekend!

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. -31 + 1 =
    2. -5 - 3 =
    3. What are the two systems of measurement used?

  Homework:
    Scavneger hunt. You will have approximately 10 minutes in class to work in this on Tuesday!

Thursday 10/11

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. what is 1/4 as a decimal?
    2.  2/5 + 1/10 =
    3.  3/4 x 5/9 =

Homework:
   None.

pd 5:
   Bell Ringer:
      1. Grab a calculator and calculate the following:
             a.  31.5 as a fraction
             b.  7/8 as a decimal
             c.   1/4 + 0.25 as a fraction

   Homework:
      none.

Wednesday 11/10

Math 7:
pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     none. quest today

   homework:
     none

pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
    1. what is 1/4 as a decimal?
    2.  2/5 + 1/10 =
    3.  3/4 x 5/9 =

  homework:
    none.

Tuesday 11/9

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     1. Do I need a common denominator to:
         a. add and subtract?
         b. multiply and divide?

   Homework:
     Study for Quest

pd 5:
    Bell Ringer:
      1. 1  2/3  +  2  3/4
      2.  2  1/2 x 2  2/5
      3.  8 divided by 2  1/4

   Homework:
     Study

Monday 11/8

Math 7:

pd 3, 4, 6:
   Bell Ringer:
     1. 1/10 + 3/5 =
     2. 3/8 x 6/7 =
     3. 1/3 divided by 1/2 =

   Homework:
     Study for Quest on Wednesday
     Extra Credit poster due Tuesday!  "When Divding Fractions, Please don't cry! Flip the second, and multiply!"

pd 5:
   Bell Ringer:
     Do I need a common denominator to:
        a. add and subtract?
        b. multiply and  divide?

   homework:
     Extra Credit Poster due Tuesday "When Divding Fractions, Please don't cry! Flip the second, and multiply!"
     Study for Quest Tomorrow

Thursday 11/4

Math 7:

Pd 3, 4:
   No Bell Ringer - Pop Quiz

   Homework: Fraction Multiplication worksheet
   Test Tuesday?

Pd 5:
  Bell Ringer:
      1. estimate 1/10 + 2  9/20
      2. Add 3/4 + 1/9
      3. Divide  5  1/3  by 5/9

  Homework:
     -Index Card for Study Session
     -Study for Test Monday

Pd 6:
  Bell Ringer:
     none - Pop Quiz Today

  Homework: None
    Test Tuesday?


Announcement: I lost track of putting bell ringers online. Because it is my fault, I will not count this against you. Bell ringers will be worth one point of extra credit per day for the past two weeks. Sorry for any inconvenience I have caused!

Wednesday 10/27

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
  Pd 3:
    1. Explain means...
    2. Show your work means...

  Pd 4, 5, 6:
    1. Give an example of an improper fraction
    2. Give an example of a mixed number
    3. Write 33/7 as a mixed number
    4. Write 3  4/9 as an improper fraction

Homework:
  Pd 3:
   Study

  Pd 4, 5, 6:
   Unfinished Classwork

Tuesday 10/26

Math 7:

pd 3:
Bell Ringer:
  none. test today

Homework:
  Study

pd 4, 5, 6:
Bell Ringer:
 1. What's the difference between explain and show your work?

Homwork:
  Study

Monday 10/25

Math 7:

pd 3:
Bell Ringer:
  1. turn 7/8 into a decimal
  2. turn 0.82 into a fraction
  3. turn 0.30 into a fraction

Homework:
  Study for Test tomorrow

pd 4, 5, 6:
Bell Ringer:
  none. Test today

Homework:
  study
  extra credit worksheet (optional)

Friday 10/22

Math 7

pd 4, 5, 6:
Bell Ringer:
1. Turn 7/8 into a decimal
2. Turn 0.82 into a fraction
3. Turn 0.30 into a fraction

Homework:
Study for Test Monday

pd 3:
Bell Ringer:
1. Change 14/8 yo a mixed number in simplest form
2. Change 3  4/5 to an improper fraction
3. -15 + 3 =
4. -5 x -3 =

Homework:
Fractions and Decimals wkst

Thursday 10/21

Math 7:

pd 4, 5, 6
Bell Ringer:
1. Change 14/8 to a mixed number in simplest form.
2. Change 3  4/5 to an improper fraction
3. -15 + 3 =
4. -5 x -3 =

Homework:
Fractions and Decimals pink wkst

pd 3:
Bell Ringer:
1. -4 + -5 =
2. 3 x -7
3. Simplify 5/10
4. Order 1/2, 3/4,  2/3 from least to greatest.

Homework:
Fractions Riddle wkst

Wednesday 10/20

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
Pd 3:
  1. Use factors to find an equivalent fraction to 40/50
  2. Order 5/8, 3/4, 1/2  from least to greatest

Pd 4, 5, 6:
  1. -4 + -5 =
  2. 3 x -7 =
  3. Simplify 5/10
  4. Order 3/4, 1/2, 2/3 from least to greatest

Homework:
pd 3: None

Pd 4, 5, 6:
  Riddle worksheet - mixed numbers and improper fractions

Tuesday 10/19

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
Order from least to greatest:
1.  7/8,  1/2,  3/4
2.  13/16,  7/8,  5/16

Homework:
Pd 3: Study for Quiz tomorrow

Pd 4, 5, 6: None

Monday 10/18

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
Find two equivalent fractions to each fraction below:
1.  3/4
2.  7/10
3.  1/9

Homework:
Ordering Fractions Story

Wednesday 10/13

Math 7

Bell Ringer:
1. Write the prime factorization of 36
2. Find the GCF of 5 and 15
3. The the LCM of 10 and 35

Homework:
Simplifying Fractions wkst

Friday 10/8

Math 7

Bell Ringer:
1. Is 6312 divisible by 3? How can you tell?
2. List the divisors of 1316784   (choose from 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10)

Homework:
Prime Factorization wkst

Thursday 10/7

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
1. Why is it wrong to cheat on a test?
2. |98| =
3. Estimate 11.97 + 3.098

Homework:
Test Corrections

Wednesday 10/6

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
  1.  -5 + 9 =
  2.  -4 - 2 =
  3.  (3 + 3)^2 + 4 - 2 x 2

Homework:
  Divisibility Worksheet

Tuesday 10/5

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
None - Test today

Homework:
None

Monday 10/4

Math 7:
Bell Ringer
1. What is the order of operations?
2. 44.4 + 0.123
3. 3.41 - 2.36

Homework:
Study for Test tomorrow!

Thursday 9/30

Bell Ringer:
  1. List the order of operations
  2. 3 + 4/2 x 5

Homework:
Order of operations worksheet

Wednesday 9/29

Bell Ringer:
None

Homework:
Order of Operations worksheet
Test Tuesday

Tuesday 9/28

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
1. neg x neg = pos   (always, sometimes, never)
2. pos x neg = pos   (always, sometimes, never)
3. pos + neg = neg  (always, sometimes, never)

Homework:
Integer Operations wkst
Study for Quiz
Test Tuesday

Monday 9/27

Math 7:

Bell Ringer:
1.  -10 + -22 =
2.  -13 -  -12 =
3.  -4 x -12 =
4.  -90/9 =

Homework:
operations worksheet
Study for Quiz Wednesday!!

Friday 9/24

Math 7:

Bell Ringer: 
1.  3 x -10 =
2.  -4 x -6 =
3.  -5 x -2 x -3 =

Homework:
Practice 1.8 worksheet #1-8, 17-28
Division Riddle wkst
Study for Quiz Tuesday

Thursday 9/23

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
1.  -3 + 10 =
2.  7 -  -14 =
3.  Same Sign _____
4.  Different Sign ________

Homework:
Practice 1.8 wkst
Integer Multiplication Riddle
Study for Quiz Tuesday

Wednesday 9/22

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:
    1. What are the 3 steps I need to take in order to turn a subtraction problem into an addition problem?
      --  Give an example


Homework:
    Integer Addition and Subtraction worksheet, both sides.
           -- write the addition problem underneath the subtraction

Tuesday 9/21

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:   1.  -4 + -7 =
                    2.  -21 + -8 =
                    3.   -100 + 25 =
                    4. Complete this phrase:  "Same Sign ____"

Homework:   Int Subtraction WKST

Monday 9/20

Math 7:
Bell Ringer:  1. How do I add integers with the same sign?
                   2. How do I add integers with different signs?

Homework: Integer Addition wkst

Friday 9/17

Math 7:
Finish Classwork
"Same Sign Sum" 5 times fast in 10 seconds earns a sticker
Watch the newspapers for the experiment!!!

PSSA Math:
"Perimeter Plus" 5 times fast in 10 seconds earns a sticker

Thursday 9/16

Math 7:
Finish Battery Experiment Worksheet
if it wasn't completed in class

Wednesday 9/15

Math 7:
Worksheet - number lines and chipboards

Tuesday 9/14

Math 7:
page 33 #5-7, 8, 10, 11, 22-26
32-35, 41

Monday 9/13

Math 7
Extra Credit (optional)

Class Leader Essay (optional)
      -Why do you believe you should be the class leader for our experiment?
      -Minimum 1 paragraph, Maximum 2 paragraphs (5 sentences each paragraph)

Wednesday 9/8

Math 7:
page 10
     #8, 10, 12, 14,
     17, 18, 20, 26
     (on loose leaf)

Quiz Friday on sections 1-1 to 1-3
     (estimating, adding/subtracting decimals, multiplying/dividing decimals)

PSSA Math:
Finish what was missed in class on the worksheet
Lesson 9.1 - 9.7 was worked on.
Do not complete the stem and leaf plot with triple digits.

Tuesday 9/7

Math 7:
page 6  # 6, 7, 8, 12, 16,
                17, 19, 20, 21

PSSA Math:
Probability Worksheet (front only!)

Friday 9/3

Math 7:
Divisibility Worksheet

PSSA Math:
Mean, Median, Mode Worksheet Due Tuesday

Thursday 9/2

Math 7:
Cross-Number puzzle worksheet

PSSA Math:
Mean, Median, Mode worksheet Due Tuesday

Wednesday, 9/1

Math 7:

get Book covered by Friday

Tuesday 8/31

Math 7:

Write Multiplication tables from 1-12 three times each

Homework 8-30

Math 7:
1 inch binder
loose leaf
get syllabus signed
pencil
pen


PSSA Math 7:
tab divider for binder
get syllabus signed