10/2 Lesson 3.3.3 Simplifying Expressions

1.  Warm-up:  Lesson 3.3.3, problem 3-114 (projected on the screen)

• Early finishers:  Try the Challenge problem 3-117

2.  Lesson 3.3.3 Simplifying Expressions

• Objective:  I will use the Commutative and Associative Properties to simplify expressions.
• Mr. Robinett leads problem 115
• Now you try:
• -7 - 8 - 4 + 12 - 8 + 16
• -6 - 3 · (-1) + 3 · (-4)
• 3 - 4 · (-7) - 3 · (-4) - 25
• ¹/₂ - 3 · (-¹/₃) - ¹/₈ · 4
• In groups:  Problems 116 through 118

Homework:  No Review/Preview! Instead, do Ch. 2 Closure #132 and Ch 3 Closure #131, 132, 134, 136

10/1 Lesson 3.3.2 Dividing Decimals

1.  Warm-up:  Solve the following problems using the Super Giant One:

• 12 divided by ³/₄
• 3 ¹/₈ divided by 1 ¹/₄

2.  Lesson 3.3.2 Dividing Decimals

• Objective:  I will develop strategies for dividing decimals (without using a calculator).
• Whole class:  Problem 3-98 and 99
• Groups Do: Problem 100-105

Homework: Lesson 3.3.2 R/P

9/30 Lesson 3.3.1 Division of Rational Numbers

1.  No warm-up today.  Please grab a textbook and work with your team to complete Lesson 3.1.1

Mr. Robinett expects you to work hard today, despite his absence.  The top-performing groups will be awarded Dojo points!


2.  Lesson 3.3.1 Division of Rational Numbers

• Objective: 
• I will practice dividing rational numbers (fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers).  
• I will investigate multiple methods for dividing rational numbers
• Do: Problems 3-87 through 92

3.  Closure:  Which method (Visual model, common denominator, Super Giant One) works best for you?  Does it depend on the problem?

Homework:  Lesson 3.3.1 R/P

9/29 Lesson 3.2.5 Operations with Integers

1.  Warm-up: The Game!

-3 + 4 · 2 + -8 · -3 + -1

• Use grouping symbols to create an expression with the highest total
• Use grouping symbols to create an expression with the lowest total

2.  Lesson 3.2.5 Operations with Integers

• Tug-O-War eGame
• Record your "moves" a.k.a expressions in your notebook
• Essential Question:  What is your strategy?
• Discuss your strategy with your team.  Then, we will have a whole class discussion
• Do: Problems 80 and 81

Homework: Lesson 3.2.5 R/P

9/28 Chapter 3 ILP

1.  Sign in to Gmail and find your Chapter 3 ILP

2.  Introduction to Chapter 3 ILP

• AM = "Almost Mastered"
• The Rocked It activity is optional.  Do it if you think you need the extra practice
• Puzzle Investigator- "Sierpinski Triangle" is mandatory for everyone.
• Please follow the PI protocol (on page 5 of your ILP)
• Take a screenshot of your work and paste it in your ILP
• Due Friday, October 9th

3.  Begin work on Chapter 3 ILP

No Homework tonight!