tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37558431940492523862024-02-06T22:14:34.337-05:00Jamestown Math BlogMr Alfred's Math Blog... posting all things math!
***Please note: PLANNERS are the best and most ACCURATE way to check for homework...I post it in class and in many cases stamp planners to make sure it is written correctly in there...if you need an extra resource check Mrs Reynolds or Mrs Aho's homework page...Parents- Check planners!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-29872004805677360572014-09-08T09:41:00.001-04:002014-09-08T09:41:11.846-04:00Welcome Back to School!Welcome Back to School 2014!<br />
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The year is off to a great start- Feel free to look back in the archives for old problem solver problems!<br />
<br />Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-27713439237155453442013-12-19T10:33:00.004-05:002013-12-19T12:12:01.989-05:00Soda SantaUse this image to complete the in- class assignment related to it!<br />
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<br />Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-74454132917242571422013-09-03T19:28:00.001-04:002013-09-03T19:31:16.360-04:00Back to school/ September Raffle question!Welcome back to School- It is a pleasure getting to know the new 7th graders!<br />
Monthly I offer a chance for students to challenge themselves with a word problem. If you try the problem and post your response here, I will put your name in the raffle jar for the end of the month raffle! Here is this months problem... <br />
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Duke measured his pulse and found that his heart
beat at a rate of 80 beats a minute at rest. At this rate,
how many days will it take his heart to beat 1,000,000
times? Show your work and be sure you explain each step.
Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-30397602328386700972013-07-02T09:49:00.001-04:002013-07-02T09:49:03.014-04:00Prancercising Parody<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/MY-n_X0OFYs" width="480"></iframe>Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-55475094667440279312013-03-18T17:31:00.001-04:002013-03-18T17:31:47.689-04:00Pythagorean Theorem 3/19ishPythagorean Theorem Assignment<br />
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1. Search the web for "Proofs of the Pythagorean Theorem" or go to one of these websites:<br />
<a href="http://www.mathisfun.com/pythagoras.html" target="_blank">www.mathisfun.com/pythagoras.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.cut-the-knot.org/pythagoras/index.shtml" target="_blank">www.cut-the-knot.org/pythagoras/index.shtml</a><br />
<a href="http://www.davis-inc.com/pythagor/index.shtml" target="_blank">www.davis-inc.com/pythagor/index.shtml</a><br />
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2. Select a proof and the converse that makes sense to you and your partner. You will be explaining this proof and converse to another group. You may use rulers, graph paper, protractors, colored paper and scissors if you think this will help your explanation.<br />
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3. Discuss the proof and converse with another group. Remeber to ask questions to clarify.<br />
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4. Write a brief explanation of the proof the other group explained to you and how it relates to the one you chose. If they were the same, what write down any added information or questions you may have.<br />
<br />Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-58158692837502875992013-01-17T13:53:00.002-05:002013-01-17T13:53:34.479-05:00Jan 17try out these math games: they have great math names for the most popular games... my favorite, "call of geometry"...<br />
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<a href="http://www.xpmath.com/" target="_blank">http://www.xpmath.com/</a><br />
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If you are looking for an up to date problem to do for the monthly raffle, I am making December's, January's.... Nobody tried in December... Post your answer and leave a comment about your favorite mathxp game!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-31744333389749066982012-11-30T15:17:00.000-05:002012-11-30T15:17:17.228-05:00A circular pond will be placed on a square piece of land. The length of a
side of the square is 2x. The radius of the pond is x. The part of the
square not covered by the pond will be planted with flowers. What is the
area of the region that will be planted with flowers? Write your answer
in factored form.<br />
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post your answer for the December raffle... sorry November got away from me... Raffle on the day before winter break...promise!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-21768063678687739132012-10-10T10:05:00.000-04:002012-10-10T10:05:02.249-04:00October RaffleWOW! So I am going to try to get back on track with posting here! Our September raffle is over and I have a winner! See the post comments for the winner! They won a fantastic prize pack of souvenirs from my San Diego Trip! On that note, here is the 1st October question.<br />
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My flight left Providence, RI at 6:20 am EST. I flew for 1hour and 30 minutes to Chicago then boarded another plane 8:30 AM CDT to arrive in San Diego at 10:48 am PDT. The return flight left San Diego at 1:05 PST and was 4 hours and 20 minutes from San Diego to Baltimore with a 45 minute lay over before departing for Providence at 10:15 pm EST arriving at 11:20pm EST. What was the difference in travel times between the two flights? Science connection- Why is the return flight faster?<br />
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Huge shout out and thanks to Matt Bonner and his family for providing the awesome prizes for October!! (and maybe November!) Thanks so much!<br />
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Post your answer here and be on the look out for more opportunities to get in on the raffle!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-64365669320263762882012-09-19T14:15:00.002-04:002012-09-19T14:15:52.028-04:00open house toniteOpen house tonite!!<br />
I hope to see all students there with their parents! I am looking forward to meeting you all!<br />
Homework due Thursday for 7th grade:<br />
7-1, 7-2: Addition WS 7-3: Subtraction WS<br />
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Due Friday for 8th grade<br />
8-1: 5-2 Word Problem WS, 8-2: 2step equation WS 8-3: WS 2-4 1-26allNick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-27842204492414876152012-09-05T14:29:00.003-04:002012-09-05T14:29:54.991-04:00September Raffle Ticket<u><i>Well it is back by popular demand!!!</i></u><br />
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<b>This is the September raffle ticket problem!! </b><br />
<br />Find a solution to the problem below and write out your work clearly, post it on the blog and you could win!<br />
Every post gets a ticket! - Use your @jamestownstudent account to have your name attached to the post!<br />
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<i>This one hits unit 1.1 in 8th grade- Everyone should be able to figure it out though! Give it a try!</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Three watermelons and two cantaloupes weigh 32 pounds.
Four watermelons and three cantaloupes weigh 44 pounds. All
watermelons weigh the same and all cantaloupes weigh the
same. What is the weight of two watermelons and one
cantaloupe?
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Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-46143531338118168802012-09-05T14:23:00.000-04:002012-09-05T14:23:13.643-04:00Welcome BackWelcome back students and parents!<br />
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This year 7th and 8th grade math will be following the new <a href="http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics" target="_blank">Common Core State Math Standards</a> (click for info).<br />
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All classes will be per-assessed, this week, for unit 1.1 in their grade level. Please check with the student to see the syllabus for the year and to find out what they will be studying in Unit 1.1.<br />
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It has been a pleasure getting to know new students and I look forward to working with them this year! Feel free to email any questions! Thanks!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-43409282325182973332012-04-30T14:53:00.001-04:002012-04-30T14:53:20.842-04:00homework7th grade work is due on Tuesday 5/1<br />
7-1: ?'s 11,12,13 on the WS... you will need grid paper, google cm grid paper if needed and print some out<br />
7-2: None - Emmer's B-day!<br />
7-3: Problem 3.2, all parts answered<br />
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8th grade due Wednesday 5/2<br />
8-1 and 8-2: Page 271, Mid Ch Quiz on Wednesday<br />
8-3: WS graph the front 8 problems<br />
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thanks remember to ROCK!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-19590105584934712872012-04-10T17:30:00.002-04:002012-04-10T17:30:22.305-04:00sorry it has been so long...Sorry it has been so long... If you regularly check here please post a message to me.... if you are just checking in, refer to your planner, Mrs Reynolds website or Mrs Aho's website... This is a lot of work to keep up to date!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-78131954254753090622012-03-12T15:26:00.000-04:002012-03-12T15:26:21.122-04:00Monday in MarchOK... So I am back... Thanks for all your support!<br />
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All 8th grade classes have their shape project due tuesday!<br />
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7-1: page 249 practice test 1-17 all<br />
7-2: ch 5 test on Friday - Study this week<br />
7-3: ACE ?'s 1-4, 9 pg 34Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-47533856497772654152012-02-29T15:28:00.001-05:002012-02-29T15:28:41.962-05:00TuesdayAlgebra Classes!!! Midterm coming up - 8-2 Exam tomorrow double period..... 8-1 Exam on Wednesday 3/7... 7-3 exam is on Friday!<br />
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All 8th grade HS Recommendation Forms Due 3/6 to Mrs Reynolds!!<br />
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7th grade:<br />
7-1 - page 222 #'s 4-36 even<br />
7-2 - page 265 #'s 2-30 even - Mid Ch Quiz on Fri<br />
7-3 - Study for the Exam - We started Hubcaps, Kaleidoscopes, and Mirrors today - Set up your binder!<br />
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<br />Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-25842391100025825452012-02-13T14:49:00.000-05:002012-02-13T14:49:04.475-05:00mondaymonday:<br />
8-3 is the only 8th grade class with work due Tuesday - pg 236 #2-46 even<br />
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7th grade work due on Wednesday<br />
7-1: page 212, #4-60 even<br />
7-2: page 248, #18-46 even<br />
7-3: Test on Weds - study - you may bring in 1- 3x5 index card with notes on it.Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0Newport, RI, USA41.4901024 -71.312828541.4425254 -71.3917925 41.537679399999995 -71.2338645tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-13373390147830986662012-02-10T09:10:00.002-05:002012-02-10T09:10:42.065-05:00toris bday is feb 21... woop-e-doo!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-36062205048600292002012-02-09T16:01:00.001-05:002012-02-09T16:01:53.439-05:00Thursday8th grade Algebra classes will finish ch 4 math test on Friday and 8-3 needs to complete pg231 #16-40 showing work.<br />
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7th grade:<br />
7-1 page 208, 4-38 even<br />
7-2 page 242, 18-35 all show all work<br />
7-3 page 242 study guide - Test is 2/15<br />
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Student Faculty b-ball game tomorrow!<br />
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Glue sticks are desperately needed! If you have one at home put it in your pencil case for problem solving! Thanks!Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-160990711622541612012-02-06T12:59:00.001-05:002012-02-06T12:59:22.454-05:00MondayMonday - 7th grade Portfolio conferences today!<br />
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8th grade work due on Wednesday:<br />
8-1 and 8-2: Ch 4 test, Study<br />
8-3 - none be ready to start Ch 5<br />
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7th grade HomeworkNick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-58524234244382305522012-01-26T14:38:00.001-05:002012-01-26T14:38:38.552-05:00thursdayAll 7th grade classes have the SMI test on Monday- Get Ready by practicing on IXL!<br />
7-1: practice ratio, propoprtion and similar figures<br />
7-2: you have a ch 4 test on Feb 1 - study<br />
7-3: any of the "v" skills in the 8th grade - slope stuff!<br />
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8th grade work due on Friday<br />
8-1: none<br />
8-2: Linear Equations Word problems<br />
8-3:WS 4-6 evensNick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-15039747311379138752012-01-24T14:52:00.000-05:002012-01-24T14:52:08.522-05:00Want me to buy a raffle ticket??8th graders... Answer this problem correctly, posting your answer and solution here on my blog and I will give you $5... <i>Well,</i> I will buy a DC raffle ticket from you.... 7th graders don't worry, you can answer too... I will give you a raffle ticket! You must use an appropriate problem solving strategy... hint hint: guess and check is not the best strategy! You must post your answer by Monday at the latest so I can purchase a ticket from you! Good Luck!<br />
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A camper can have a total weight of 7,400 pounds including cargo<br />and passengers. Without water in its water tanks, the camper cargo<br />weighs 7,155 pounds. If water weighs 8.3 pounds per gallon, how<br />many gallons of water can be loaded into the tanks before the<br />camper exceeds its total weight capacity?Nick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-53789800396232812912012-01-24T14:46:00.001-05:002012-01-24T14:46:34.873-05:00tuesdayTuesday Work...<br />
7th grade work is due on Thursday and 8th Grade work is due Weds.<br />
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8-1: Finish the different form of a line WS<br />
8-2: page 725, lesson 4-4 1-12 all<br />
8-3: WS 4-5 alll<br />
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7-1:Page 181 1-16 all<br />
7-2: Pg 216 2-28 even<br />
7-3: WS 4-5 both sides<br />
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7-1 page 625, lesson 4-4, 1-28 all<br />
7-2 page 211, 2-32 even<br />
7-3 WS4-4 both sides<br />
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8-1 page 223 quiz on 4-3 and 4-4 MOnday<br />
8-2 WS4-4 quiz on 4-3 and 4-4 MOnday<br />
8-3 page 742 all the LCM problems<br />
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IXL for all algebra classes: slope, slope intercept, standard form, point slope form - graphing or making equatiosn<br />
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Pre alg classes: Multiplying and Dividing exponents, or Neg exponents<br />
COurse 3 ratios, proportions, percentsNick Alfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01521103516642579532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3755843194049252386.post-79617323991085279162012-01-17T11:23:00.002-05:002012-01-17T11:23:47.882-05:00New Problem Solver!<span id="ctl00_ctl00_site_content_ChildContent1_lblarchives"></span><table border="0" style="width: 407px;"><tbody>
<tr><td width="15"> </td><td width="100%"><span class="e_head"><b>How Many Minutes</b></span></td><td width="100%"><span class="e_head"><b> </b></span>How many minutes represent 10 percent of one full week?</td></tr>
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