Test info- updated

Hello all,

I was out Tuesday (unplanned) and Wednesday (planned). Due to this I have changed the test information, and this was written on the board before class on Tuesday.

6th grade: Test is FRIDAY 9/28 instead of Thursday 9/27. It will cover the same information, decimal operations. A good test review would be TB (Textbook) pg. 73 # 1 - 15 all. I will post answers later today.

7th grade: Test remains FRIDAY 9/28, though I have taken off III on study guide (properties). Test will cover integer operations, absolute value.

6th grade Chapter 2 Test (Part I) Review-- Friday, Sept. 28th 

I. 2.1 Comparing, Ordering, Rounding Decimals pg. 52

       A. Compare decimals using <, > or = (ex. 1 pg. 52)

          B. Order decimals from least to greatest (ex. 2 pg. 53)

          C. Round decimal to underlined place value position or given place value position

                   (ex. 3 pg. 53)

                   a.) Ex.) Round 4.982

                   b.) Ex.) Round 3.625 to nearest hundredth

          D. Match decimal to verbal description (see 14 – 17 on pg. 54)

II. 2.2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals pg. 58

A.   Add and subtract decimals, remember to put the decimal points in a straight up-and-

down line

          B.  Evaluate variable expressions (ex. 2 pg. 59)

         

III. 2.3 Multiplying Decimals pg. 63

          A. Multiply decimals and decimals (ex. 1 pg. 63)

          B. Multiply decimals and whole numbers

          **Remember to line them up “against the wall”

          C. Evaluate expressions with decimals (#20 – 32 pg. 66 but not quite this long!)

         

IV. 2.4 Dividing Decimals pg. 67

          A. Divide decimals by whole numbers (ex. 1 pg. 67)

          B. Divide decimals by decimals (Ex. 2 pg. 68)

          C. Evaluate expressions with decimals (#42 – 44 pg. 70)

How can you prepare for this test? Work problems, check your answers! Go to the website or  work odd problems from book, check answers in back of the book.

It is fairly easy to make careless errors with decimals, please write neatly and take your time.

7th grade Test Review

Test is Friday, September 28^th, 2012

I.  2.1 Integers and Absolute Value pg. 53

          A. Graph given integers on a number line

          B. Order integers from least to greatest OR greatest to least

          C. Find absolute value and opposite of a number (ex. 2 and 3 pg. 54)

          D. Simplify expressions, compare, order by simplifying (#s 25 – 39 pg. 56)

II. 2.2 – 2.5 Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Integers pg. 58 – 77

       A. Add and subtract two or more integers

          B. Multiply two or more integers

          C. Divide two integers

          D. Evaluate add., sub., mult., div. expressions

          E. Find the mean of integers (ex. 2 pg. 75)  

Week of September 24th

Hello everyone,

Here's what's coming up this week.

6th grade: Spiral 5 due Tuesday 9/25, Spiral 6 passed out Tuesday and due 10/2. We are continuing in Chapter 2, test Thursday 9/27 on Chapter 2 sections 1 - 4. Review sheets go home Monday.

7th grade: Spiral 5 due Tuesday 9/25, Spiral 6 passed out Tuesday and due 10/2. We are continuing in Chapter 2, test Friday 9/28 sections 1 - 6. Review sheets out Monday.

Remember, I will be out Wednesday, that is moving day, wish me luck please.  Ms. Monee will be substituting and both classes will be working on a review for the tests this week.

Have a wonderful week everyone!

Mrs. Serpas 

Week of 9/17

Hello all,

6th grade: We are continuing in Chapter 2 this week, decimals. Signed Chapter 1 tests due Monday, 9/17 and Spiral 4 due Tuesday 9/18.

7th grade: We will work in Chapter 2 this week- integers and  number properties. Good job on Friday's test! I plan to pass them back Monday. Spiral 4 due Tuesday 9/18.

Have a great week everyone!

Geaux Tigers and WHO DAT!

Mrs. Serpas

7th grade Spiral 4 correction!

There is a correction on 7th grade Spiral 4. Please change problem #8) to 32 divided by 0.16. The problem that is written (32 divided by 5.46 yields a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal). 

Sorry about that!

7th grade Test Review Sheet

7th grade review sheets were passed out at the end of the day. Several students did not get their sheet, they can pick it up in class tomorrow. Review below.

Chapter 1 Test (Sections 3, 5, 6, 7)

Test is Friday, September 14^th, 2012

I. 1.3 Variables and Expressions pg. 15

       A. Use a variable expression to evaluate problems (ex. 1 pg. 15)

          B. Evaluate variable expression (ex. 2 pg. 16)

          C. Translate variable expressions (ex. 4 pg. 16)

II. 1.5 Equations and Solutions pg. 28

          A. Use metal math to solve equations (ex. 1 pg. 28)

          B. Check solutions of equations (ex. 2 pg. 29)

          C. Write equations (ex. 3 pg. 29)

III. 1.6 Variables in Familiar Formulas pg. 33

A.   MUST MEMORIZE AND APPLY area, perimeter, and distance formulas. The formulas will not be provided on the test .

Square: A = s2, P = 4s       Rectangle: A = lw, P = 2l + 2w   Distance: D = rt

B.   Find perimeter and area of squares and rectangles when given side length (ex. 1 pg. 33).

C.    Find side length of a square when given area or perimeter (ex. 2 pg. 34)

D.   Use distance formula to solve for distance, rate or time (ex. 3 & 4 pg. 34-35)

IV. 1.7 A Problem-Solving Plan pg. 38

          A. Solve problems by showing your steps 

6th grade test review info (will be passed out Monday)

Chapter 1 Test (Sections 1- 6) Wednesday, Sept. 12^th

6^th grade Math, Mrs. Serpas

I. 1.5 Equations and Mental Math pg. 26

       A. Check possible solutions (see pg. 26 ex. 1)

          B. Use mental math to solve equations (see. Pg. 27 ex. 2)

          C. Solve for distance using D=rt (See pg. 28 ex. 3)

                  

II. 1.6 Perimeter and Area pg. 32

A. MUST MEMORIZE AND APPLY THESE FORMULAS!!!! They will not be provided on

   the test!

Rectangle: A = lw, P = 2l + 2w        Square: A = s2, P = 4s

B. Find perimeter and area of rectangles, squares, and other figures (see pg. 35 # 25, 26). For these figures, find perimeter by adding the sides, find area by splitting the figure into rectangles, squares, then adding the areas together.

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All remaining information was on your earlier quiz!

         

III. 1.1 Describing Patterns pg. 5

          A. Extend a numerical pattern, describe the pattern (pg. 6 Ex. 3)

                   

IV. 1.2 Variables and Expressions  pg. 9

          A. Evaluate variable expressions (pg. 9 – 10 Ex. 1 – 3)

         

V. 1.3 Powers and Exponents  pg. 14

          A. Evaluate powers (pg. 15 ex. 2)

          B. Evaluate powers with variables (pg. 15 ex. 3)

         

VI. 1.4 Order of Operations pg. 18

          A. Evaluate variable expressions (pg. 18 Ex. 2)

          B. Evaluate expressions using PEMDAS (pg. 19 ex. 3, 4)

**NO VOCABULARY on this test.

How can you prepare? WORK PROBLEMS! Re-work problems from homework, you should have correct answers in your notebooks. Work odd problems from these sections, answers are in the back of the book. Go to textbook website (linked through my page) and work review problems.

Week of 9/10/12

Hello everyone,

I hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather! 

6th grade: Spiral 3 due Tuesday 9/11, Spiral 4 passed out on Tuesday as well. 

Test this Wednesday 9/12 Chapter 1- this is a 100 point test! All sections (except section 7) will be on test. There will be an emphasis on the new sections that were not on the first quiz, but everything on last quiz will be on this test as well. Review sheets out Monday.

7th grade: Spiral 3 due Tuesday 9/11, Spiral 4 passed out on Tuesday as well. Test corrections (optional, these are for bonus points) are due Monday 9/10. 

Test Friday 9/14, Chapter 1 Sections 3, 5, 6, 7. We are nearly finished with these sections and will move on to Chapter 2- Integers- before Friday's test.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of 9/4

Hello everyone,

I apologize for the delay in posting. I hope everyone did well with Isaac.

REMINDER FOR 6th & 7th GRADE: ALL tests must be signed regardless of grade! Work deficiencies will be issued if tests aren't signed and returned within two school days. 

6th grade: GREAT JOB on tests! Really impressive. Signed tests due Thursday, and test corrections are due tomorrow. Please refer to the parent letter (stapled to the front of the test) regarding test policies and test corrections (optional, for bonus credit). We are finishing up in Chapter 1 and students will have a test on Chapter 1, all sections, Wednesday September 12th.

Spiral 2 was passed back Thursday. Spirals can be grade boosters or grade busters. I encourage parents to check these, students may also use a calculator to check as well. Work must be shown! Spirals are worth 10 points each, therefore are checked for accuracy. Homework checks are worth 3 points and are checked for completion only (all problems must be worked/attempted).

Spiral 3 is due Tuesday 9/11.

7th grade: Tests went back Thursday. WONDERFUL job! These tests were worth 100 points. Signed tests due Friday 9/7, test corrections due Monday 9/10. We are finishing up in Chapter 1, quiz Friday 9/15, sections TBA.


Spiral 2 was passed back Thursday. Spirals can be grade boosters or grade busters. I encourage parents to check these, students may also use a calculator to check as well. Work must be shown! Spirals are worth 10 points each, therefore are checked for accuracy. Homework checks are worth 3 points and are checked for completion only (all problems must be worked/attempted).

Spiral 3 is due Tuesday 9/11.

Have a great weekend!

GEAUX TIGERS and WHO DAT!