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Week fo December 2nd

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a great week off!

6th grade: Chapter 4 test (all sections) this Friday, 12/6. Review sheet will be passed out Wednesday and info is posted below. Spiral 13 due Tuesday, 12/10, that is the last spiral of the nine weeks!

7th grade: Chapter 4 test (sections 1 - 4) Friday, 12/6. Review sheet will be passed out Wednesday and info is is posted below. Spiral 13 due Tuesday, 12/10, that is the last spiral of the nine weeks! 

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

6th grade Math

Chapter 4 Test (Sections 1-7) Friday, December 6^th, 2013   

6^th grade Math, Mrs. Serpas

I. 4.1 Prime Factorization pg. 157

       A. Tell whether numbers are prime or composite; if composite, list 3 factors

            B. Must use prime factorization in LCM and GCF problems

II. 4.2 GCF pg. 164

          A. Find GCF by listing factors (1 problem)

            B. Find GCF by using prime factorization (1 problem)

         

III. 4.3 Equivalent Fractions pg. 169

          A. Write two equivalent fractions for given fractions

            B. Simplify fractions

                  

IV. 4.4 LCM pg. 175

          A. Find LCM by listing multiples (1 problem)

            B. Find LCM by using prime factorization (1 problem)

***New information is listed below

V. 4.5 Comparing and Ordering Fractions pg. 181

          A. Compare fractions USING LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR

            B. Order fractions USING LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR

            C. Compare fractions USING LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR

VI. 4.6 Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions pg. 185

          A. Write improper fractions as mixed numbers.

            B. Write mixed numbers as improper fractions.

            C. Compare mixed numbers and improper fractions (remember-they must be

                in same form-fraction form!)

            D. Order Mixed numbers and fractions USING LOWEST COMMON

   DENOMINATOR

VII. 4.7 Fractions and Decimals pg. 190

          A. Write fractions as decimals

            B. Write fractions as repeating decimals using bar notation

            C. Write definition of terminating and repeating decimal

            D. Write decimals as fractions

How can you prepare for this test?

          *Know the difference between a FACTOR and a MULTIPLE. Factors are

              smaller, multiples are bigger!

            * GCF= COMMON factors, SMALLEST exponent, LCM = ALL factors,

              BIGGEST factor of common exponents

            *Work problems!!!! Use the textbook, workbook and website for practice

               problems.

7th grade test

Chapter 4 Test (Sections 1-4)

7^th grade math; Mrs. Serpas

Quiz is Thursday, 11/3/11

I. Factors and Prime Factorization (4.1) pg. 168

       A. List all factors of a number

          B. Identify numbers as prime or composite; if composite, list 3 factors

          C. Write the prime factorization of a number (factor tree)

          D. Factor monomials

II. Greatest Common Factor (4.2) pg. 173

          A. Find GCF by listing factors

          B. Identify numbers as relatively prime (GCF = 1)

          C. Find GCF of monomials using prime factorization (factor tree)

III. Simplifying Fractions (4.3) pg. 179

          A. Write fractions in simplest form

          B. Tell whether or not fractions are equivalent

          C. Write equivalent fractions

          D. Simplify variable expressions (fractions with variables)

IV. Least Common Multiple (4.4) pg. 186

          A. Find LCM by listing multiples

          B. Find LCM using prime factorization

          C. Find LCM of monomials using prime factorization

I am not testing you on divisibility rules; however, they are very helpful when factoring numbers so memorize them!

6th grade test info

6th grade has a test Wednesday, November 20th on Chapter 4 Sections 1 - 4. Test information listed below.

Chapter 4 Test (Sections 1-4)

6^th grade math; Mrs. Serpas

Test is Wednesday, 11/20/13

I. Factors and Prime Factorization (4.1) pg. 157

       A. List all factors of a number

          B. Identify numbers as prime or composite; if composite, list 3 factors

          C. Write the prime factorization of a number (factor tree)

II. Greatest Common Factor (4.2) pg. 164

          A. Find GCF by listing factors

          B. Identify numbers as relatively prime (GCF = 1)

          C. Find GCF of two or more numbers using prime factorization (factor tree)

III. Simplifying Fractions (4.3) pg. 169

          A. Write fractions in simplest form

          B. Tell whether or not fractions are equivalent

          C. Write equivalent fractions

IV. Least Common Multiple (4.4) pg. 175

          A. Find LCM by listing multiples

          B. Find LCM using prime factorization

          C. Find LCM of two or more numbers using prime factorization (factor tree)

I am not testing you on divisibility rules; however, they are very helpful when factoring numbers so memorize them!

Week of November 11th

Hello all,

Hope you had a great weekend! 

6th grade: We are continuing in chapter 4- fractions, GCF and LCM. I have not yet set the next test date- will be after the fair. Keep working! Spiral 12 due Tuesday, 11/19.

7th grade: Test moved to Wednesday, information remains the same. We will start in Chapter 4 after the test - GCF, LCM, exponents. Spiral 12 due Tuesday, 11/19.

Have a great week, and WHO DAT!

Mrs. Serpas

7th grade test review

Hi all,

Our copier is out of order, so hard copies will be passed out as soon as possible.

Please look over this info for the 7th grade test which is Tuesday, November 12th.

Chapter 3 Test – Tuesday, November 12^th

Calculators are allowed!

I. 2.7 Distributive Property pg. 85

       A. Simplify Expressions using distributive property (2 – 3 problems)

         

II. 3.3 Solving Two-Step Equations pg. 119

A.    Solve equations

B.     Use SCV: 1.) Change all Subtraction to adding the opposite before working problem 2.)  Get Constants on one side 3.) Solve for Variable

III. 3.4 Writing Two-Step Equations pg. 124

          A. Write and solve two-step equations (see ex. 1 & 2 pg. 124-125)

IV. 3.6 Solving Inequalities Using Addition & Subtraction pg. 140

A.    Graph inequalities (ex. 1 pg. 140)

B.  Solve inequalities (ex. 2 pg. 141)

C. Write inequalities (ex. 3 pg. 142)

V. 3.7 Solving Inequalities Using Mult. And Div. pg. 146

          A. Solve inequalities (ex. 1, 2) pg. 146-147

    Remember to ask yourself, “ Did I just multiply or divide by a

   negative number?” If the answer is yes, FLIP THE SIGN!

          B. Graph your solution set. 

Answers to 6th grade review

Hi all,

Sorry it took so long -am just getting to a desktop computer and my iphone wouldn't cooperate with uploading.

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Week of November 4th

Hi everyone,

Hope you had a great weekend! We are taking the week off from spirals, so a spiral will not go home Tuesday 11/5. 

6th grade: We are continuing in Chapter 4, test Tuesday on prime factorization and greatest common factor. Review sheets were sent home. Spiral due Tuesday 11/5.

7th grade: We are continuing in Chapter 3. Test Tuesday 11/12 on two-step equations and inequalities. 

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of October 28th

Good morning all,

The week ahead:

6th grade: Great job on graphing, we will finish that up Monday and also begin in Chapter 4. Quiz on Friday or the following week- 4.1 & 4.2

Spiral due Tuesday.

7th grade: We are continuing in chapter 3, and will start 2-step equations on Monday. No tests this week.

Spiral due Tuesday.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of October 21st

Good morning,

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and time off from school!

6th grade: Tests will be passed back on Tuesday. Test corrections (as always, optional) due no later than Friday 10/25. Spiral 9 due Tuesday 10/22, Spiral 10 will go home Tuesday and is due Tuesday 10/29. We are continuing on graphs this week, no tests.

7th grade: Tests will be passed back on Tuesday. Test corrections (as always, optional) due no later than Friday 10/25. Spiral 9 due Tuesday 10/22, Spiral 10 will go home Tuesday and is due Tuesday 10/29. We are continuing in Chapter 3, solving equations.

Test Friday 10/25 on 3.1 and 3.2, solving and checking one-step equations. Calculators are allowed on the test as long as all work is shown.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of 9/14

Hello all,

We have a short week this week due to conferences.

6th grade: Graphing project- no tests for chapter 3. More information to follow!

7th grade: We are working in Chapter 3- solving one-step equations using inverse ("opposite") operations.

Spirals due Tuesday 10/22.

Have a great week and enjoy the time off!

Mrs. Serpas

CORRECTION to 7th grade spiral

Please make the following correction to problem 9 on the 7th grade spiral that is due 10/22. Sorry for the typos!

7th grade Dist. Property extra practice

Answers to extra practice/Distributive property worksheet that was handed out in class.

Week of October 7th

Hi everyone,

I hope you enjoyed this fantastic weekend of beautiful fall"ish" weather and great football!

Info on the week ahead:

Spirals: Your children are correct- they have not had spirals to turn in the last two weeks. We reached 70 points for spirals, and I decided that was a good number for the nine weeks. I will pass out a spiral Wednesday to both 6th and 7th grade though it will still be due on Tuesday October 15th. 

6th grade: Test Monday, 10/14 on 2.7, Converting metric units of measurement, and 3.1- mean, median and mode. Students must memorize "the (prefix) chart" - K H D u d c m and apply this for the test. Sample questions include types such as 3 m = ____ mm. 
Students will be allowed to use their calculator for this test. 3.1- students must know the definitions of mean, median, mode, range (matching format), calculate these (calculators allowed) and answer questions about these.

7th grade: Test Friday, October 11th on 2.7, Distributive property (again) and 2.8 (Coordinate system).  They must simplify expressions by combining like terms and using distributive property. 2.8- correctly label parts of the coordinate plane (x-axis, y-axis, origin, quadrants I - IV), label points given coordinates, give coordinates when points are graphed, and describe the points' location (which quadrant, x-axis or y-axis). We will be moving along in Chapter 3 - equations.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

Week of October 1st

Hello all,

Spiral 7 (due Tuesday 10/01) is the last spiral of the nine weeks. I have decided that the students have not yet had a break from spirals this nine weeks- and I would also like them to spend the "extra" time preparing for this week's chapter math tests.

6th grade: Test will be Wednesday, 10/2, test information posted below.

7th grade: Test will be Thursday, 10/3 test information posted below.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

7th grade Math test review

Chapter 2 Test Review (1 - 7) – 100 points!

7th grade Math; Mrs. Serpas

Test is Thursday, October 3^rd, 2013

I.                2.6 Number Properties pg. 80

A.    Use commutative property to simplify expressions (Ex. 1, 2, pg. 80-81)

B.     Use associative property to simplify expressions (Ex. 3, 4 pg. 81-82)

C.     Identify properties as illustrated by equations (#  1 – 6 pg. 82), matching format

II.            2.7 Distributive Property pg. 85

A.    Identify distributive property in matching section with other properties

B.     Identify like terms, terms, coefficients and constants

C.      Use Distributive property to simplify expressions (ex. 2 pg. 86)

D.    Combine like terms (ex. 3 pg. 86)

E.     Simplify expressions (ex. 4 pg. 87)

****Information below was on previous test****

   III. 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)

   IV. 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)

6th grade test info

Chapter 2 Test (Sections 1 – 6) 100 points

Tuesday, 10/02

6^th grade Math, Mrs. Serpas

I. 2.5 Scientific Notation pg. 74

       A. Write numbers in scientific notation (ex. 1 pg. 74)

          B. Write numbers in standard form (ex. 2 pg. 75)

          C. Compare numbers in scientific notation (ex. 3 pg. 75)

II. 2.6 Measuring in Metric Units pg. 80

          A. Know the basic units of measurement for length (meter), mass (grams)

              Capacity (liter)

          B. Complete statements by writing the appropriate unit of measurement in the blank (see                   # 16 – 23 pg. 83), matching format

***Information below was on last test***

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)

Week of 9/23

Hi all,

I hope you had a fabulous weekend!

Spiral Help: Several parents have inquired about getting spiral help for their children. Ms. Snaith, the middle school guidance counselor, will be available to help with/check over spirals on Thursdays during lunch and recess. Please remind your child about this, and we have also posted signs around the middle school building. I hope this will help take the pressure off some of you !

6th grade: Tests went home on Monday, and test corrections are due Thursday. Remember that all missed problems must be re-worked, and you must write a sentence explaining why you missed that problem.

Chapter 2 test- all sections- Tuesday, October 1st. This is a 100 point test. Spiral 7 due Tuesday, 10/01 also.

7th grade: Tests were passed back Monday. Overall the grades were very grade- I am pleased with this as partial credit was not given for this test on integers. Students must memorize and master the skill of integer rules and application, it is crucial to their success in this class as well as all other math classes that they will take. I sent home extra practice sheets with students who earned a D or F, and am happy to send those home with anyone else who might want extra practice.

Chapter 2 test, all sections, will be Wednesday, October 2nd. This is a 100 point test. Spiral 7 will be due Tuesday, October 1st.

Have a great week!

Week of 9/16

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

We are moving right along in Math in both grades! Test on Thursday for both 6th & 7th grade, Spiral 6 for both grades due Tuesday 9/24.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Serpas

6th grade test info:

Chapter 2 Test (Part I) Thursday, September 19^th, 2013

6^th grade Math, Mrs. Serpas

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 info:

Chapter 2 (Part I) Test Review

7th grade Math; Mrs. Serpas

Test is Thursday, September 19^th, 2013

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 9/9

Hi everyone,

I hope you are enjoying the weekend! What a great win for the Tigers- and hopefully the Saints will have a great win today!

6th grade: Test tomorrow! Review information listed below. We still start in chapter 2, Decimals, on Tuesday. We will move through that quickly as it is a review. Spiral due Tuesday.

7th grade: No test this week. We are starting in Chapter 2- Integers, tomorrow. Check out the pictures posted below from Friday's activity. Great job with that! Spiral due Tuesday.

Have a wonderful week!

WHO DAT--

Mrs. Serpas

Math Lab- Area and Perimeter

The 7th grade students participated in a Math lab Friday. They measured the sides of figures using a tape measure, then calculated the area and perimeter of the figures. They were able to use both the formulas they learned, as well as problem-solving skills to calculate area and perimeter of irregular figures. They did a great job!

6th grade Math test changed to MONDAY, 9/9

Information on 6th grade math test is listed below:

6^th grade Math - Chapter 1 Test Review 100 points (Sec. 1 – 6)

4^th hour- Mrs. Serpas

Test is MONDAY, September 9^th

***NEW INFORMATION:

I. Equations and Mental Math (1.5) pg. 26

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

          B. Use Mental Math to solve equations (see ex. 2 pg. 27)

          C. Use distance formula, d = rt, to solve for missing information. This

             formula will be on the test.

II. Perimeter and Area (1.6) pg. 32

          A. Students must memorize and apply these formulas, these will not

              be on the test!

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

          B. Find perimeter of a rectangle or square when given length, width or

              Side, or from drawing with measurements  (see ex. 1 pg. 32)

          C. Find area when given length, width, or side, or from drawing with

             Measurements (see ex. 2 pg. 33)

          D. Understand difference between area and perimeter

***Rest of information which was on previous test

III. Describing Patterns (1.1) pg. 5

          A. Describe and extend a numerical pattern (see ex. 2 & 3 pg. 5/6)

         

IV. Variables and Expressions (1.2) pg. 9

A.    Evaluate variable expressions (ex. 2 pg. 10)

B.     Evaluate variable expressions with more than two variables (Ex. 3 pg. 10)

V. Powers and Exponents (1.3) pg. 14

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

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

VI. Order of Operations (1.4) pg. 18

A.    Follow order of operations (ex. 1 – 4 pg. 18/19)

B.     Helpful to know PEMDAS

C.  Evaluate variable expressions using order of operations

Week of September 3rd

Hi everyone,

I hope you had a wonderful Labor Day holiday!

6th grade: Chapter 1 Test this Friday, 9/6. Test will cover all sections, but an emphasis will be placed on sections taught since the first test. Review sheets will go home Tuesday. 

Spiral 4 due Tuesday, 9/10.

7th grade: Chapter 1 Test this Wednesday, 9/4. Review sheet is posted online and was not sent home.

Spiral 4 due Tuesday, 9/10.

Have a wonderful week!

Mrs. Serpas

6th grade tests/7th grade test info

Hello all,

WOW - 6th grade did a WONDERFUL job on their tests- way to go! No one needs to get them signed (no D's or F's!). Please refer to an earlier post in regards to test corrections.

7th grade has a Chapter 1 Test on Wednesday, 9/4. I did not get review pages passed out as we only added two sections since the last test.

The test will cover all sections previously tested (sections 1 - 4) with the exception of vocabulary- no vocabulary on this test. The emphasis will be placed on the new sections - 5 and 6.

NEW INFORMATION:

I. 1.5 Equations and Solutions pg. 28
A. Use mental math to solve equations (ex. 1 pg. 28)
B. Check solutions of equations (ex. 2 pg. 29)
C. Write an equation (ex. 3 pg. 29)

II. 1.6 Variables in Familiar Formulas pg. 33

A. Students must memorize and apply these formulas: 
  Square: A = s^2 (side squared), P = 4s
  Rectangle: A = lw, P = 2l + 2w
  Distance: D = rt
B. Find perimeter and area (ex. 1 pg. 33)
C. Find side length of square when given area or perimeter
D. Use distance formula to find time, distance or rate of  
     speed (ex. 3 and 4 pg. 34-35)

We will review Tuesday in class for the test.

Have a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend!

Mrs. Serpas