Advanced Math- Equation/Inequality Test Wednesday

Here is a breakdown of what your Equation/Inequality Unit Test will cover on Wednesday. I put the directions down for each type of problem.  Problems 1-26 deal with inequalities and 27-35 deal with equations. You will get your equation quiz back tomorrow. I will call out answers in class. Make sure to ask questions if you do not understand.

Write an inequality for each statement (1-4)

State the numbers that are possible solutions for each inequality (5-6)

Graph the solution of each inequality on the number line provided (7-10)

Write an in equality that represents each graph (11-12)

Solve each inequality. Show you work on both sides! (13-24)

Word Problems- Write and solve an inequality for each problem (25-26)

Solve each equation. Show you work on both sides! (27-33)

Write and solve an equation for each situation. (34-35)

Plus a Bonus 

Math Week 12/10-12/14

MESSAGE FOR ALL MATH CLASSES: I cannot believe the 2nd nine weeks and 1st semester is coming to an end. I am so proud of all of you for working so hard on your math studies. I want you to finish strong, so make sure you study hard for this weeks unit test. Advance students test is on Wednesday and Regular on Thursday. You also have your last CR that is due on Monday, 12/17. Please ask for help if you are struggling with the material being covered in class. I am here for you! 

Math Week 12/3-12/7

Regular math has a quiz on Tuesday. The quiz covers three ways to write a ratio, write equivalent ratios, plot ratios on a coordinate grid, find unit rate, and best buy. We will do a class review on Monday in class and they will have a quiz review sheet for homework. We will try to get one more test or quiz in before wrapping up the 1st semester. That quiz or test will be on 12/13 or 12/14.

Advanced math has a quiz on Tuesday. We will review in class on Monday and have a quiz review sheet for homework. I will post the answers on Google Classroom. The quiz has 16 problems: 14 problems are one-step equations and 2 problems are word problems. I will be in my classroom at 7:30 am Tuesday if anyone needs an extra study session before taking the quiz. We will start on inequalities on Wednesday. I plan to give the unit test either on 12/12 or 12/13 before wrapping up the 1st semester.

Math Week 10/29-11/2

Advanced Math We will start adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. The next quiz will be on Wednesday, November 7th.

Regular Math You have a Fraction Quiz on Tuesday, October 30th. The quiz will cover adding/subtracting fractions/mixed numbers. We will start multiplying fractions on Wednesday.

Advanced Math Test on Friday, October  26th:

*Chapter 1 Test Algebraic Expression Test (break down of test): Study your quiz, notes, and test reviews. 

Problems (1-4) Simplify
Problems (5-10) Name the property and give the missing value of the missing number
Problems (11-15) Evaluate
Problems (16-17) Identify "Like Terms" in each expression
Problems (18-20) Simplify by collecting the LIKE TERMS
Problems (21-22) Simplify using the distributive property
Problems (23-28) Simplify the expressions (these are more complex)
Problems (29-36) Translate each phrase into an algebraic expression
BONUS

Week of 10/22-10/26

Advanced Math  Chapter 1 Unit Test is on Friday. I will hold an after school Study session on Thursday from 3:15-4:15 for those that need some extra help. We will go over last weeks quiz on Wednesday. I will give you a break down on test problems covered on unit test on Monday. The break down will be posted to Google Classroom.

Regular Math No test this week. You will have a quiz on adding and subtracting fractions on Tuesday, Oct. 30th. Very important to listen and take good notes in class. I will teach you how to set-up the problems for adding and subtracting fractions. Make sure you set-up like I show you in class. If you practice it correctly then you will do fine on your quiz.

*Remember to check grades on INOW every Wednesday with your parents. Make sure to make up all missing assignments. If you write a note instead of turning your homework in on time, then remember to turn it in the next day for partial credit. Partial credit is much better than a zero in the grade book. 

*Take advantage of ETA- Extra Time and Assistance:

Room 112 everyday from 7:30-8:05 there are teachers there to help you with any homework in any subject.

Library open every morning for a quiet place to work and study for test.

Lunch ETA- Study hall every day after lunch.

Advanced Math - Look at Google Classroom for a break down of your quiz that is tomorrow. Next test is on Friday, October 26th.

Regular Math - Here is a break down of  your Number Theory Test. We will start the test on Thursday and finish it on Friday.

Number Theory Test is on Thursday. You need to study your number theory quizzes 1 and 2. Look over your notes on fractions and decimals. You have two test review sheets to help you prepare for the test. One on Tuesday night and the other on Wednesday. I will post the answer keys on Wednesday night. You will start the test on Thursday and finish it on Friday.

Here is a break down of your test:
Problems 1-8 Tell whether each of the numbers is prime, composite, or neither.
Problem 9 List the first 5 multiples of a number
Problem 10 List all the factors of a number
Problems 11-12 Find the Prime factorization of a number
Problem 13 Find the GCF of a set of numbers using factors trees
Problem 14 Find the LCM of a set of numbers using factor trees
Problem 15-16 Write two equivalent fractions for each fraction
Problem 17-20 Write each fraction in simplest form (divide by a common factor)
Problems 21-22 Write each mixed number as an improper fraction
Problem 23-24 Write each improper fractions as mixed number in simplest form
Problems 25-27 Compare the following fractions using >,<, or =.
Problem 28 Order fractions from least to greatest
Problems 29-30 Write each decimal as a fraction in simplest form
Problems 31-32 Write each fraction or mixed number as a decimal. Show your work!
Problems 33-35 Compare fractions and decimals using <,>, or =.
Problems 36-37 Order the following fractions and decimals in order from least to greatest.
Plus a Bonus

Week of 10/15-10/19

Wow! The first nine weeks is over and I am so amazed on how wonderful the students performed. I am very proud of all of them. Great Job Team 6-3!

Keep up the good work! Remember to use your time wisely during ETA lunch and ETA Thursdays. Communication is important! Remember to advocate for yourself if you do not understand the math lesson. I can't help you unless you let me know that you need the help. 

Regular Math  You have a test this Thursday. We will start reviewing on Monday. You will get your quizzes back to help your prepare for the test. You will get two test reviews. One on Tuesday and the other one on Wednesday. I will post the answers to Google Classroom for Wednesday night's review. We will start the test on Thursday and finish it on Friday. I will hold an afternoon study session on Wednesday from 3:15-4:15 if you need some extra help studying for the test.

Advanced Math  You have a quiz on Chapter 1 lessons (1-3) from your blue book. We will review Monday and Tuesday. You have your second IXL Contract that is due Tuesday, 10/23. You will have class time Monday and time on Wednesday after the quiz to work on the IXL. 

Week 10/1-10/5

Regular Math Classes: You will have your first IXL Contract that will be due 10/9. You will have class time on Monday/Wednesday after the quiz to work on it. You will also have Thursday ETA from 2:30-3:15. Use your time wisely! You will have your second number theory quiz on Wednesday. The quiz will cover equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, changing improper fractions to mixed numbers, and mixed numbers to improper fractions. Remember we offer homework help every morning from 7:30-8:05 in room 113.

Advanced Math Classes:  Fraction Unit Test is Friday. You will get your adding/subtracting quizzes back on Tuesday. I will hold an after school study session on Thursday from 3:15-4:15.  Remember to use your time wisely during study hall after lunch each day and during Thursday's ETA from 2:30-3:15. Your first IXL Contract is due Wed. 10/3. It is a 30% grade, so try to get a smart score of 90% or better. Some of you did not take advantage of the decimal retake test opportunity several weeks back. If you want another opportunity to retake it, then please come see me by Wednesday of this week. If you made an A or B on the decimal test and want the opportunity to make corrections for extra credit, please come see me too. Remember we offer homework help every morning from 7:30-8:05 in room 113. The library and lunchroom is another quiet place to work on your weekly homework each morning.

Week of 9/24-9/28

Advanced Math  - Tuesday's Quiz will be on adding/subtracting fractions/mixed numbers. The test will have 20 problems. Problems 1-16 will cover adding/subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. Problems 17-20 will be word problems. You will have one bonus. The answers to the quiz review will be posted Monday night. Make sure you show your work.

Regular Math - Tuesday's Quiz will be on Composite, Prime, and Neither numbers, Prime Factorization (factor trees with exponents), listing factors of a number,  and finding the GCF using factor trees. The quiz will have 18 problems with one bonus. Problems 1-10 you will tell whether the number is prime, composite, or neither. Problems 11-13 will list ALL the factors of a number. Problems 14 and 15 find the Prime factorization of a number (using factor trees/exponents). Problems 16-18 find the Greatest Common Factor using factor trees. You will have two reviews on Monday. Study both reviews and notes. The answers will be posted on Google Classroom.

WE HAD A BIG CROWD AT TUESDAY AFTER SCHOOL STUDY SESSION. 

Week of 9/17-9/24

Hot Topic: How much time should my child be spending on math homework each night? Well that depends on the assignment and your child. Homework should last anywhere between 15 minutes to possibly 1 hour. It should never last more than an hour. I try to give the students a few minutes at the end of class to get started on it. They have 10-20 minutes after lunch each day for study hall period. The important question that needs to be asked, Is you child using their time wisely? Some students choose to read their reading book at the end of my class period instead of getting a start on their homework. They need to take advantage of the 10-20 minutes after lunch to get some of their work completed. Students need a quiet place at home to work without distractions. They should not have their cell phones, television on, or searching on their Chromebooks during homework time. If they are truly focused on their math assignment then they should complete  it in an average amount time. 

Cumulative Reviews (CRs) -Your child gets a CR every Monday. The CR is not meant to be done in one night. I tell the students to try to do one or two boxes each day. This way it will be completed by Friday. They always have a week to complete it. Cumulative reviews are problems that the students have already been taught the skill. They can use their notes/math book to help them if they have forgotten how to do any of the problems. They can come to me during study hall as well if they have any questions.

Binder Is your binder set-up correctly? We spent class time to set-up the binders. The binders should have a math section with the following dividers: Notes, Warm-ups, Homework, CR's, and Quizzes. Additional Sections for Science, Lang. Arts, and Social Studies. The Binder is a great resource if set-up correctly. There should never be any loose sheets. Every sheet should be in the correct subject area. The students should have the most current math notes on top in the note section. We will clean out binders at the end of each nine weeks. You should never get rid of hold CR's, Quizzes, or typed math notes. We will get rid of old homework/warm-ups at the end of each nine weeks. You can ask the other Team Teachers about what you need to keep for their classes. I would think after a unit test, then you could clean out that information to get ready for the next unit.

Take Advantage of the EXTRA HELP and EXTRA TIME 7:30-8:05 in room A113 Monday thru Friday there are teachers there to help you with your homework. If you don't need help, but just need a quiet place to get some work completed then head to the library.

Check the Online Agenda I do my best to write on the online agenda by Sunday afternoon. This gives you an opportunity to see what we are doing in the class for the week and when I am holding afternoon study sessions. 

INOW I will try to have all grades up to date and posted by Tuesday night. You should check your grades once a week. Come to me or email me if you have any questions about your grade.

Week of 9/10-9/14

Regular Math: We will spend the first part of the week dividing with decimals. You have your first test coming up on Tuesday, 9/18. We will begin reviewing for the test on Thursday. I will hold an after school study session on Monday, 9/17 from 3:15-4:30. Please bring a note or have your parents email if you plan on coming to the study session. You will need  to arrange for a ride home. Please have someone come pick you up no later than 4:45. I will give you a break down on the types of problems that will be covered on the test later this week.

Advanced Math:  You have a Number Theory Quiz tomorrow. Remember that I posted the quiz review answers on Google Classroom. You should have checked your answers and studied over all notes from last week. I broke down every problem on the quiz for you on Friday. You will have your next Test on Wednesday, 9/19. I will have a study session on Tuesday, 9/18 from 3:15-4:30.

Advanced Decimal Retake Information: This is for anyone that made a C, D, or F on their decimal test. You are welcome to come after school this week on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Each session will be from 3:15-5:30. I will go over your test with you at the beginning of each session from 3:15-4:00ish then you can stay and retake the test. If you are unable to stay the whole session then maybe come for the first part for the review and choose another day to come and take the test. I know everyone has a busy life, but I hope by offering three days that you can find one that will fit your schedule. Please bring a note or have parents email if you plan on staying for any of the sessions. You will need to arrange for someone to pick you up no later than 5:45. If these dates do not work for you then we will work out something later to help you retake the test on another date.

For those that made a B or A, Congratulations! I have not forgotten about you. I want you to be able to correct your mistakes and better your score as well. I will get with you another time, but just not this week. I will work with you in the coming weeks during school hours, so stay tuned! 

All Math Classes:   You are doing a great job with getting your homework completed and turned in on time. Keep up the good work! Remember that you will get a CR each week and will have a week to work on it. Do not wait until Sunday night to complete it. Make it your goal to complete it by Friday, so you do not have to worry about it over the weekend. I suggest doing a few problems each day. 

Grades are now in INOW! I will try to have all grades in and updated by Tuesday afternoons. Please check over your grades and let me know if you ever have a question about your grade.

Advanced Math this Week 8/27-8/31

You will have your first test on Thursday, 8/30. The test will cover adding, subtracting,multiplying, and dividing decimals. You will get your test review sheet on Monday. We will go over the answers in class on Tuesday. The test review will be your only homework this week, so make sure you study over your notes. I will have an afternoon study session on Wednesday from 3:15-4:30 for those that need extra help. Please bring a permission note if you plan on staying on Wednesday. Please make sure you make arrangements for a ride home after the study session. 

Regular Math this Week 8/27-8/31

You will not have a test this week. This week we will focus on division of whole numbers. We will start out with 1 digit divisors on Monday/Tuesday then 2 digit divisors  starting on Wednesday.

WELCOME TO 6th GRADE MATH

I hope you have enjoyed the beginning of the start of this new school year here at Bumpus. We always have several things to do at the beginning of the year that will help us be successful all year long. Please look over the list below to make sure you have completed everything on the list.

1) Set-up Binder- Use the pocket folders and make sections for each subject:  Math, Lang. Arts, Science, and Social Studies. If you want to add a section for your Elective class that will be okay too. Behind the Math Section you need to use the plain dividers ( ones without pockets) to make the following sections: Notes, Warm-ups, Homework, CR's, and Quizzes. Your loose leaf paper should be in the back of the binder.

2) Join Google Classroom for you math class period. Here are the codes for each math period:

1st Regular Math - 4j7mnkt

2nd Regular Math- l727wk

3rd Advanced Math- v358q3

6th Advanced Math - mkugo45

7th Advanced Math- 1r3per

3) Set-up your math textbook online and save the information for easy access. There are no spaces in username and password.

Online Textbook:  my.hrw.com

Username: Bumpus2018-19

Password: team6-3

4) Get on IXL and start practicing skills on grade level 6 or level G. We will start out the year with adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing whole numbers and decimals.

5) Share with your parents the math information note that I gave you in class. Tell your parents that my email address is kiwilliams@hoover.k12.al.us  and not kwilliams. Also, remind your parents about the school meeting on Monday, August 20th from 6:00-8:00. The meeting will give your parents a chance to meet all of your teachers and hear about the things we will be doing in 6th grade.

6) Pat yourself on the back because you have made it through the first whole week of school. 😊

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Williams