Let's Go Fly A Kite

   

    After MAP testing, we will be starting a research-based learning project in math class. The project will consist of the student(s) learning about the history of kites using various resources (reading materials and the world-wide web). The students will work in a group of two or three. They will use dot paper / grid paper / paper to create drawings of diamond, hexagonal, shield, or other shaped kites that will eventually be constructed.  The student(s) will construct a 3D kite from their scale drawing, and once it is constructed, the student(s) will measure the area, perimeter, and volume of their kite. At the end of the project, the student(s) will determine if their 3D kite can successfully fly.

    Below is a list of items that the student(s) can use for construction of their kite. We would love for any of the items to be donated. Otherwise, it would be helpful if your child can bring in what he/she might want to use in the construction of their kite. We understand that times are hard, but without donations, we will not be able to successfully help the students create their kites.

Materials: (Please contact me if other items might be considered for use.)

·         Yarn                                                                     
·         Liquid Glue or Rubber Cement Glue
·         Tape (heavy duty)
·         Strong, Light Tissue Paper or Mylar (Colored plastic wrap works well too)
·         Newspaper
·         Straws
·         Popsicle Sticks
·         Dowel Rods
·         Hot Glue Gun with the glue sticks

MAP Testing Fast Approaching

Please remember to start bringing in your calculators to use for MAP testing. Math MAP testing will take place this Thursday, April 24! 

Tips for Taking the Test

• Be sure to get a good night's sleep and have a healthy breakfast before the test.
• Relax. Just do the best you can.
• Your first choice is usually correct. Don't change an answer unless you have a good reason to do so.

What's in Store for this Week? (Hour 7 AC)

AC Math Hour, this weeks agenda:

Today, Monday April 7th -
Introduce the rate of change (distance) formula. 


Tuesday, April 8th -
Review the rate of change (distance) formula using MAP like questions.

Wednesday, April  8th
We will be practicing finding the central tendencies: mean, median, mode, and range as well as learning about stem & leaf plots.

The Mean:  To find the mean, you need to add up all the data, and then divide this total by the number of values in the data.

The Median:  To find the median, you need to put the values in order, then find the middle value. If there are two values in the middle then you find the mean of these two values.

The Mode:  The mode is the value which appears the most often in the data. It is possible to have more than one mode if there is more than one value which appears the most.

The Range:  To find the range, you first need to find the lowest and highest values in the data. The range is
found by subtracting the lowest value from the highest value.

Thursday, April 10th -
 Leadership Day. 

Thursday & Friday, April 10th & 11th -
We will be practicing finding elapsed time.

What's in Store for this Week? (Hours 1-5)

Math Hours 1-5, this weeks agenda:

Today, Monday April 7th -
 Finished the review on finding the area of triangles (below is a copy of the review)

 

 

 

Tuesday & Wednesday, 8th & 9th -
 Introduce and Review Ratios . Students will also have a "pop" quiz over finding the area of a square, rectangle, and a triangle.

Thursday, April 10th -
 Leadership Day. We will be practicing find the central tendencies: mean, median, mode, and range.

The Mean:  To find the mean, you need to add up all the data, and then divide this total by the number of values in the data.

The Median:  To find the median, you need to put the values in order, then find the middle value. If there are two values in the middle then you find the mean of these two values.

The Mode:  The mode is the value which appears the most often in the data. It is possible to have more than one mode if there is more than one value which appears the most.

The Range:  To find the range, you first need to find the lowest and highest values in the data. The range is
found by subtracting the lowest value from the highest value.

Friday, April 11th -
 Introduce the Metric System
King Hector Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk
Kilo-  Hecto-   Deka-   Base Unit   Deci-  Centi-   Milli-

 

What Am I??

Area & Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Today in math class, the students reviewed finding area of a rectangular object as well as learning how to user measuring tools. The students were given clues about rectangular objects (see below). The students had to determine what the object was, find its location, measure the object, and determine the area comparable to the area given.

Scavenger Hunt Clues

1. We go up and down these each and every day. My area is 660 inches².

2. I bear everyone’s weight. My area is 144 inches².

3. It opens and closes. Many teachers use me. My area is 3,024 inches². 

4. We hold up the building. My area is 128 inches². 

5. Students sit at me during parts of the day. Many conversations and food are shared on me. My area is 2,160 inches².

6. In a large common area, you can see natures beauty. My area is 2,394 inches². 

7. I am the popular sitting area; where the “cool” kids meet. My area is 1,428 inches². 

8. A small child can easily stand in me or above. My life can be very lonely unless you've chosen to use me. My area is 340 inches². 

9. I’m tall and skinny. I open and close. I usually house books or smelly items. My area is 700 inches². 

10. I’m cold. I hold bottles or cans. I’m every teacher’s best friend. My area is 1,848 inches².