Storybird Update

Hi all! So I have just learned that I have a limit to the number of students that I can add to my teacher account on Storybird. If the log-in we discussed in class doesn't work for you, create your own account and then just email me the link to your story!

Tech options for your project

Not excited by many of the activities on the project menu? Looking for something a little more 21st century? Here are a couple sites you could use to create part of your project!

http://www.xtranormal.com/ - A movie-making site...the integer movie I posted below was made here! You could adapt the play option on your menu and use this tool.

storybird.com - A book-making site. See mine here: http://storybird.com/books/three-of-a-kind-fractions-decimals-percents/  This tool could be used for the children's book option on your menu.

http://www.puzzlemaker.com/ - Gives you the option to create a crossword puzzle...much easier than making it by hand! Just make sure to read the directions carefully about how to enter in your answers and clues.

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/flipbook/ - Lets you make a flipbook online and then print it out. You can type in fractions and decimals and draw examples of them as well!

Got another cool site? Share it in the comments!

Thursday's Class - 12/1

Our Goal:

Use online resources for math learning!

Do Now:

What do you think of Study Island? Is it something you will use outside of class?

Homework:

Mountain Math is due TOMORROW at the beginning of class...don't forget!!

Agenda:

1) Daily Routines - Complete your Do Now paper using the information above!

2) Finish any assignments on the textbook site.

3) Log in to Study Island

• You will see a different page than yesterday - if there are assignments to complete, do them! (They are your decimal operation quiz retake.)
• Once you finish any decimal operation work, make sure that you have completed the pre-test for Math - 2012 Assessment (see yesterday's post for details).
• Otherwise, complete activities of your choice to earn blue ribbons for extra credit. I recommend choosing topics we've already covered!

Wednesday's Class - 11/30

Our Goal:
Learn to use Study Island!

Do Now:
How do you think you did on yesterday's fraction pre-test?

Homework:
Mountain Math is due Friday at the beginning of class...don't forget!!


Agenda:

1) Daily Routines - Complete your Do Now paper using the information above!

2) Online Text - Log in to the online textbook and complete all of the assignments it gives you.

• They will show up immediately in the middle of your screen upon logging in...all you need to do is click the grey box that says "Start Assignment."
• Note: you will not all have the same assignments!

3) Study Island - Log in to Study Island and complete the 2012 assessment pre-test.

• Once you log in, click on "Math (2012 Assessment)" under "Select a Subject."
• Then click on "Math - Pre-test"...it will be the only topic you are able to choose!
• You must complete this by the end of class tomorrow.

An Integer Movie!

So this is a movie I made for my technology class based on the integer project you had to do earlier in the year. What do you think?

Why are integers important?
by: hopson211

Firefighter and police officer discussing integers

"Salary by the Point" - Hints!

#1) You need to find ALL possible hourly salaries. There are 5!

#4) Let's think about percents for a minute...
If you have $100, 5% is 5.
If you have $200, 5% is 10.
If you have $500, 5% is 25.
So how could you find 5% of any number?

#5) Suppose you earn $10 an hour. If you work a holiday, you get paid time and a half. That means you make $15 an hour. So let's say you work 20 regular hours and then 5 holiday hours. You would make $10 x 20 = $200 for your regular hours and $15 x 5 = $75 for the holiday...$275 total! (This is a simplified version of the problem you need to solve.)

Decimal Computation Practice

On Tuesday, November 15, you have a quiz on decimal computations! That means you will need to demonstrate your ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals. Here are some online ways that you can practice for the quiz...

Khan Academy videos:
(These will re-teach you HOW to compute with decimals. If you are still confused about how to deal with the decimal points in any of the operations, you should check these out!)
Adding Decimals
Subtracting Decimals
Multiplying Decimals
Dividing Decimals

Practice problems:
(The links here will take you to places where you will be presented with problems to solve and be able to get immediate feedback. They also give opportunities to go back for an explanation.)
Adding/subtracting decimals
Multiplying decimals
Dividing decimals

Online games:
(Here are a variety of games that will help you practice decimal computation. Some are more fun than others, and I haven't played them all, so leave a comment if you find an especially great one!)
Math-Play Decimal Games
Decimal Squares Interactive Games
Gamequarium Decimal Games
Basic Skills Practice