Using Distributive to Solve Problems

Here are the sheets that partners worked on together in class. After some discussions and time to struggle and find solutions, the whole group looked at possible solutions.

HOMEWORK:
Students are to complete at least 2 examples of their choice.

More Distributive Property

This is a copy of the last night's homework review. The first question has many options that help solve the problem.

We began a new set of problems that require the ability to write an expression using Distributive Property. Prior to writing the expression, student partners may utilize a variety of problem solving plans in order to assist their solutions. We were not able to finish and will finish on the Monday after Thanksgiving Break.

HOMEWORK: None

Using Distributive Property

After review the final definitions of properties, students were able to explain their thoughts on the following:

 Then we practiced using Distributive Property in order to perform mental math:

The errors represent "Agree or Disagree" discussions in class. For 7(48), the correct answer is 336.

Tonight's HOMEWORK.

Properties of Math - Part 2

Students continued working in their groups. They were required to analyze all clues from the chart and then as a group write an accurate and working definition. Tomorrow we will process all work.

Properties of Math

Students were required to using some deductive reasoning with this activity. Some people may remember this from last year, but those students will receive an elevated expectation.

First, pyramids containing clues are given to groups. Students must use the clues in order to match the components to the proper property. Tomorrow students will need to write (in own words) and definition to each property.

 

Students working:

HOMEWORK: None for tonight.

Problem/Solutions -- How to improve MTN's

After processing and discussing how to improve the "Enter with Integers" Reflection Questions and Mini-Eval #5, a discussion took place about to improve on MTN's.

Here is a copy of the notes and 2 TOC samples:

HOMEWORK: 1)Fix your MTN.    2)If you want to show me what you have learned from Mini-Eval #5 and an improved assessment grade -- see me!

Mini-Eval #5

After finishing up on "Enter with Integers" Reflection Questions, students completed a 6-question mini-eval over adding and subtracting integers.

Positive and Negative Integers

First, we finished correcting all work on integer worksheets. Then students had just a little time to try the game variations "Enter with Integers". We will finish all variations tomorrow along with answering all reflection questions in class. Here are the directions and game board copies. Photos of students engaged in the activity are below.

Review

Time was spent reviewing 1. PEMDAS and 2. started Adding with Positive and Negative Integers. Tomorrow we will be engaged in a game "Enter with Integers".

Orleans-Hanna

Today, students took part in the administration of the Orleans-Hanna Test. For 7th graders, the results are  one measure to help determine the readiness for pre-algebra/entended thinking curriculum. For 8th graders, the results are one measure to help determine high school math placement recommendations.

Tomorrow -- we will continue with positive and negative integers.

November will be spent with fractions, properties of math, and Pythagorean Theorem.