There is no homework tonight!

The children should all be studying and reviewing for next week’s math test.

Have a great night!

Sixth Grade Math Test – Wednesday, May 12, 2010

The test will cover:

Operations with Integers

Order of Operations

Absolute Value

Numbers: Whole, Natural, Integers, Rational, Irrational

Here is one possible answer for each of the 24 problems, there are other answers!

1.            9,   3,    2,    -6

9 – -6 = 15

15 – 3 = 12

12 x 2 = 24

2.            -8,   4,   6,   -6

-6 x -8 = 48

6 – 4 = 2

48 ÷ 2 = 24

3.            4,   3,   7,   -7

3 x -7 = 21

7 – 4 = 3

3 – – 21 = 24

4.            5,   -9,   -1   -5

-5 – – 9 = 4

5 – – 1 = 6

6 x 4 = 24

5.            2,   -2,   8,   9

2 x 9 = 18

8 + -2 = 6

18 + 6 = 24

6.         2,   -2,   4,   -8

-2 x -8 = 16

2 x 4 = 8

16 + 8 = 24

Today we played with integers.  We learned order of operations, and continued to review whole numbers, natural numbers, rational numbers, irrational numbers, and integers.

We will continue to practice using 24 game cards and worksheets.

Try the 24 problems below!

1.            9,   3,    2,    -6

2.            -8,   4,   6,   -6

3.            4,   3,   7,   -7

4.            5,   -9,   -1   -5

5.            2,   -2,   8,   9

6.         2,   -2,   4,   -8

Hello Sixth Graders!

I am posting again!

Today we had a test on integers and absolute value.  Most of you have a good clear understanding of the concepts involved with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers as well as using absolute value, CONGRATULATIONS!  If you are still feeling uncomfortable take out some of the old worksheets and practice!  I will return the tests on Friday!

We will work more on Order of Operations and sets of numbers on Thursday and Friday.

For homework tonight you have a worksheet using word problems with integers.  Please complete it and bring it to class with you the next time we meet.

6th Practice Set 13

Here is the first practice set of the final quarter!

You can begin it over the break if you are bored!

Have a great vacation!  I will see you on the sixth!

I have just spent this rainy afternoon completing my mandala.  I will share it with you in class on Monday.  I am also including it on this post.  It took me about 2 hours to complete everything. This means it will take you longer.  I hope you have been using your time wisely and will continue to do so this week.  There will continue to be no assignments so that you can get a large portion of your work completed in class.  You will have 2 class periods this week.

Mandala Project Description

Mandala Score Sheet

Margaret’s GSP Mandala

Margaret’s Mandala Areas

Please use your time well!  You have already had 4 classroom hours and a weeks worth of homework time to work!  You must have this project completed before we leave on vacation!  The only thing you have this week is a skills test.  All of your other math time will be dedicated to your mandala work.

Sorry you all had to stay home today ;-)

We will have the math test on Wednesday, March 3, 2010!

Study!

Find the circumference and radius of 5 things at home.  Record the name of the object, the radius and the circumference on a chart.  Record your measurements using centimeters.

object                        radius                 circumference

expo cleaner               5cm                                16.5cm

Using the information you collected, complete page 73 B