11/30/09

November 30th, 2009

WORK TODAY

We worked on a lab where we measured the surface area and volume of cubes.

HOMEWORK

Finish the shown work for the surface area and volume of Cube 2 and Cube 3.

11/22/09

November 23rd, 2009

WORK TODAY

We will continue to prepare for the Benchmark Test tomorrow.

HOMEWORK

Bring a pencil for the Benchmark Test! Complete the problems given today in order to prepare for the benchmark test.

HELPFUL LINKS
Here are a list of links that will bring you to problems similar to those that will be seen on the Benchmark (You'll have to cut and paste the websites into your computers):
1. http://www.aaastudy.com/equ723x3.htm
2. http://www.aaastudy.com/fra57ax2.htm
3. http://www.aaastudy.com/rat-prop-crossx.htm
4. http://www.aaastudy.com/rat-unit-rate.htm
5. http://www.aaastudy.com/cmp-fra-dec.htm

November 20th, 2009

WORK TODAY

We worked on equations and word problems similar to those that will be seen on the Benchmark Test on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK

Complete the equations copied in class today by using cross multiplication. Here is a link to similar problems with solutions if you are having trouble: http://www.aaastudy.com/rat-prop-crossx.htm

11/19/09

November 19th, 2009

WORK TODAY

We worked on solving equations with an unknown variable.

Here is an example:

3 + x = 9
-3 ......-3 (Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation.)
x = 6

HOMEWORK

Complete the problems 1-10 that were copied in class today. Here is a helpful link to solve problems like the ones we did in class: http://www.aaastudy.com/equ725x3.htm

11/18/09

November 18th, 2009

WORK TODAY

706
We worked on page 23 of our Procedural Fluency Workbook and continued our work on expressions with our handout.

707
We continued our work in our Building Formulas Book on pages 3-4.

HOMEWORK

706 - Complete worksheet.
707 - Complete pages 21-22 in your Procedural Fluency Workbook.

11/16/09

November 17th, 2009

LOG PROBLEM

Fill in the next three numbers and state the rule (RECURSIVE FORMULA) that is applied to find the next number.
3, 15, 75...

November 16th, 2009

LOG PROBLEM

Look at this series of numbers: 1, 4, 9, 12, 17, 20, … What are the next 3 numbers in the pattern?
a. 24, 26, 28
b. 21, 24, 29
c. 25, 30, 33
d. 25, 28, 33

WORK TODAY

We will be working on number patterns. Here is a link to the problems we will be covering: http://docs.google.com/View?id=df3zjpdz_579wnmcg

HOMEWORK

11/11/09

November 12th, 2009

LOG PROBLEM

PSSA Multiple Choice
Look at this series of numbers.
1, 4, 9, 12, 17, 20, …
What are the next 3 numbers in the pattern?
a. 24, 26, 28
b. 21, 24, 29
c. 25, 30, 33
d. 25, 28, 33

WORK TODAY
-Quiz on converting fractions, decimals, and percents today!

-We will be completing sequences of numbers with rules that students must figure out.

HOMEWORK
Complete problems on the other side of the quiz given today.

11/9/09

November 10th, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT
There will be TEST on converting fractions, decimals, and percents on Thursday.

LOG PROBLEM

The interest rate for a savings account at Wilson Bucks Bank is 3.1%. If you placed $850.00 is a savings account for a year, how much money would be in your account at the end of the year?

WORK TODAY

Review converting fractions, decimals, and percents.

HOMEWORK

Convert the following fractions into decimals AND percents :
1) 3/5
2) 4/7

Convert the following decimals into percents AND fractions:
3) 0.8
4) 0.42

Convert the following percents into decimals AND fractions:
5) 5%
6) 38%

EXTRA HELP
http://www.aaastudy.com/fra71bx2.htm

November 9th, 2009

LOG
Three years ago a single adult ticket to Fun
Park was $18.75. This year an adult ticket will
cost $25.50. What is the percent of increase in
the cost of an adult ticket? Explain.

HOMEWORK

Page 42-44 must be completed.

11/5/09

November 6th, 2009

LOG PROBLEM
What is the final profit for a company whose initial profit of $212,000 experiences a 3% increase?

Solution for example of problems for the day:

Original profit $300, New profit $325
What is the change in profit as a percentage?
Step1: Calculate the difference in profit
425– 300 = 25
Step 2: Write the change as a fraction.
25/300
Step 3: Convert the fraction into a decimal.
25/300 = 0.083333
Step 4: Convert the decimal into a percentage.
0.083333 = 8% increase

WORK TODAY
1. Calculate the percent increase or decrease for the following profit changes

1)$410 and $350 answer 15% decrease
2)$525 and $675 answer 29% increase
3)$12,300 and $16,600 answer 35% increase
4)$34,400 and $33,900 answer 1% decrease

1)$575 and $450 answer 22% decrease
2)$925 and $975 answer 5% increase
3)$52,300 and $56,300 answer 8% increase
4)$14,400 and $9,100 answer 37% decrease

HOMEWORK
Calculate the percent increase or decrease for the following profits
1)$275 and $350
2)$31,925 and $32,070
3)$152,300 and $156,300
4) $1,400 and $2,000

11/4/09

November 5th, 2009

LOG PROBLEM
What is the final profit for a company whose initial profit of $500,000 experiences a 10% decrease?

WORK TODAY
Calculate the final profit with the following percent increase or decrease:

Example:
1. $2,008 with 19% decrease

Solution:
i. ($2,008) (0.19) = $381.52
ii. 2,008 – 381.52 = $1626.48
iii. Final profit = $1626.48

Problems to solve:
2. $42,609 with 2% decrease
3. $5,406 with 7% increase
4. $9,309 with 10% decrease
5. $85,209 with 20% increase

HOMEWORK
1. Calculate the final profits with the following % increase or decrease:
1)$2,400 with 8% decrease
2)$485,200 with 32% increase

2. More or Less Book: page 44 - problem 1 (a and b)

EXTRA PRACTICE (with feedback)

http://www.aaastudy.com/pct68_x4.htm

11/3/09

November 4th, 2009

LOG PROBLEM
What is the final cost of a t-shirt that is $24.99 with a sale of 1/3 off? What would this t-shirt cost if there was a 25% off sale?

HOMEWORK
Calculate the final profit with the following percent increase or decreases:

1. $45,008 with 16% increase
2. $22,609 with 21% decrease
3. $8,406 with 17% increase
4. $32,309 with 14% decrease
5. $6,207 with 42% increase

November 2nd, 2009

HOMEWORK
Problem set:
Calculate the final prices
1. $40 (1/7 off)
2. $624 (29% off)
3. $183,000 (4/9 off)
4. $98 (72% off)
5. $12.25 (10% off)

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Study for your Math Quiz! It is on calculating the final price with a percent or fraction discount.

EXTRA PRACTICE
http://www.aaastudy.com/pct68_x3.htm