Math 7/8

Mrs. McClintic

Here you will find a brief description of what we do in class, resources to help you at home, and homework assignments.
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Date Class Activity Assignment
9/8/09 Today in class we will take some time to look at how our class will work this year, including how to access the website for information, how to use an agenda, a getting to know you activity. The concept of probability was also introduced with an activity involving drawing tiles from a bag. Terms discussed include:  probability, chance, outcome, event, outcome, complementary event HW: Lesson 9-1, p. 135, in Probability packet.
9-15-09 We did an experiment to try to predict the contents of a bag based on data from choosing tiles out of the bag.  We talked about experimental vs. theoretical probability, and also simple events vs. compound events.  Students also were introduced to the math facts practice program that we will use this year. Do Mad Minute Quiz F11 at home - see how long it takes you.

HW: Lesson 9-1, Practice WS, p. 136
9/22/09 Today we will explore trying to find the outcomes of a complex situation by modeling with a tree diagram. Students will play a game involving Skittles, die roll and the use of strategy. Do Mad Minute Quiz F12 at home and record how many problems you can do in a minute.

WS:  "Why did the king's birthday celebration last so long?"
9/29/09 Students will play the game of Pig and explore the probabilities associated with it. Students will discuss the possible outcomes of the game, and the benefits to using a strategy in playing it. WS:  When the Boy Tire Maker Married . . .
10/6/09 Students began class with a toothpick challenge - ask them to show you at home!  We then discussed the concept of sample space, outcomes, and how to use a tree diagram to figure out all the possible outcomes in a situation.  Start thinking about the probability game we will work on next week.
10/13/09

We started class with a brain teaser problem regarding some kids and a picnic lunch (your student may have brought this home to share J).  To continue exploring probability and the idea of a fair game, students played a multiplication dice game with a partner and determined if the game rules were fair.  This assignment is being continued for homework.  Students were also given their final project of the probability unit – creating a game based on probability and skill. 

Next week, your student will be taking a math skills assessment while in math class.  It is a computer based test that adapts to a student’s abilities and can help teachers and parents know what students are ready to learn.  Detailed information regarding the results of this assessment will be shared with students and parents when the test results become available. 

 
  1. Complete questions for “Playing the Multiplication Game” if you have not already done so.
  2. Do Mad Minute F-14 at home at least once.
  3. Plan your game and gather materials

Probability Game Project Requirements

Probabilility Game Project Rubric
11/16/09
Today, in class, students:
  1. learned about integers, and practiced using a number line to add them
  2. worked on a problem solving challenge involving waiting in lines.
  3. talked about the assumptions that mathematicians might make in modeling real world situations

 

 Complete problem solving Challenge #2, first page only

Complete integer addition page if not already completed.