Wednesday, September 30, 2009

ACE 2.3

Please choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1
Problems 8, 10, 11, 12 on pages 39-41

Option 2
Problems 10, 11, 12, and 24 on pages 40-47

Due tomorrow, Thursday, October 1.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

ACE 2.2

Goals for today were to:
· Make a graph from a table, choosing the variable and scale for each axis (total # customers, total cost of the tour)
· Use tables and graphs to analyze data and make decisions

Please choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1
Problems 6, 22, and 23 on pages 38-47

Option 2
Problems 6, 18, 22, and 23 on pages 38-47

Be sure to write out your thinking completely.

Due tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30.

Monday, September 28, 2009

POW: Balancing Act

Please complete the handout, available here. Remember, showing and writing out your thinking process on the handout is worth more than the correct answer!

Due Monday, October 5.

Check Up 1 Quiz Homework

Please look at the problems I marked with arrows on Check Up 1, and try again. You may use your notes, math book, and help from others.

Please make your corrections in colored pencil! I will not accept corrections made in regular pencil.

Due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

ACE 2.1

Please finish Problem 2.1 (A-E) on page 31, and choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1
· Problems 3, 4, and 15 on pages 36-42

Option 2
· Problems 4, 15, 20, and 21 on pages 36-45

Be sure to write out your thinking completely.

Due Monday, September 28. Have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

No homework

No homework today!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Math Reflections 1

Please complete Mathematical Reflections 1, questions 1-3c, on page 29, and get ready for the Check-Up quiz tomorrow.

Due tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23.

Monday, September 21, 2009

POW: Number sequences

Please analyze 2 of the sequences. You can download a copy of the handout here.

Due next Monday, Sept. 28.

ACE 1.5

Please finish the table and graph, and think about the answers to C-E (you don't have to write them). Then choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1
· Problems 10, 12, and 25 on pages 21-25

Option 2
· Problems 10, 25, 29 on pages 21-28

Due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Math: ACE 1.4

Please choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1
· Problems 6-8 on pages 19-21

Option 2
· Problems 7-9 on pages 20-21; problems 27-28 on page 27

Be sure to write your thinking clearly and completely.

Due Monday, September 21. Have a great camping trip!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

ACE 1.3

Please choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1
· Problem 4 on page 17

Option 2
· Problem 5 on page 18 and 26 on page 26

Be sure to write our your thinking clearly, use a ruler to create your graph, and remember labels.

Due tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Problem of the Week (POW): Making Change

Please choose one of these to do, depending on your level of challenge:

* Find all the ways to make change for $0.25.
OR
* Find all the ways to make change for $0.50.
OR
* Find all the ways to make change for $1.00.

Devise a system so that you are confident you have found all the possible combinations of coins, and write out your thinking, so that others can follow your reasoning. More credit will be given for a thorough explanation than for a correct answer.

Due Monday, September 21.

ACE 1.2

Please choose one of the options below to complete.

Option 1
Problem 1 on page 15 and either 2 or 3 on page 16

Option 2
Problem 1 on page 15 and either 2 or 3 on page 16
Problems 18-20 on page 24

Be sure to write our your thinking clearly, use a ruler to create your graph, and remember labels.

Due tomorrow, Tuesday, September 15.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

ACE 1.1

Please complete problems 13-17, page 23. Be sure to write out complete answers that show your thinking.

Due Monday, September 14.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Name Values

Please find 10 words with value from $1 to $10. The word may be a proper noun.

Due tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, 2009.

A = $1 J = $10 S = $19
B = $2 K = $11 T = $20
C = $3 L = $12 U = $21
D = $4 M = $13 V = $22
E = $5 N = $14 W = $23
F = $6 O = $15 X = $24
G = $7 P = $16 Y = $25
H = $8 Q = $17 Z = $26
I = $9 R = $18
Dear 7th grade families,

Welcome to a new school year! I would like to introduce myself to those of you who may not know me. I taught sixth grade math and science last year, and before that taught fifth and sixth grade science and worked in a first through third grade classroom at our school. Before that, I worked as a research geneticist at UC Berkeley for more than ten years, and have been a parent at our school since 2000. My oldest son graduated from our school last year, and is now attending Lick-Wilmerding High School in San Francisco, and my younger son is starting 5th grade in the Cerrito Creek classroom. I am looking forward to meeting those of you new to our school, and reconnecting with the rest of you!

One of my core beliefs is that every student is capable of success at learning math. My goal is to help students achieve deep understanding. To do that, we set up a math community aimed at discovering together the excitement and beauty in math. Students share with each other many ways of solving problems, to find methods that make sense to them. We will focus on communication of ideas, since this helps develop clear thinking; for some students, finding the right answer is not as challenging as explaining how they got it!

In 7th grade, we will continue using The Connected Mathematics Project curriculum used in the 6th grade, full of interesting problems for students to solve cooperatively that have relevant connections to real life situations. I will supplement this with other lessons and activities to ensure that students have opportunities to work with number and operations, geometry, data analysis and probability, measurement, and algebra.

Our first unit, Variables and Pattern, is an introduction to algebra, specifically looking at variables, tables, graphs, and how to use symbols as representations. Please find a description of the unit goals and concepts here.

Below is a little homework for you, the parent! I would appreciate it if you could return this by Monday, September 14. If it is more convenient, you may email me your answers.

Student assignments will be posted regularly on this homework blog.

Please do not hesitate to email me or leave me a voicemail if you have any questions or comments. I look forward to a great school year and our partnership together in support of your child’s learning.

Sincerely,
Sima Misra
BMS Middle School Math & Science Teacher

About My Student

My child’s name (please print) _______________________________________

My name ________________________________________________

1. What are your child’s favorite hobbies, interests, pastimes, books? What do they spend time doing after school?

2. In what ways is mathematics part of your child’s life at home?

3. What, if any, concerns do you have about your child’s knowledge of math?

4. What is challenging for your child as a learner? What challenges him or her in math?

5. What strengths does your child have as a learner? What is a mathematical strength that you see in your child?

6. Describe your child’s experience with math homework.

7. Is there anything else should I know about your child? If there are counselors or tutors I should be in contact with, please provide contact information.