Advanced Math 6

                                             Mr. Rudasill

Wed Aug 17

We began the first day of school by having a snowball fight. Homework is to get papers and agendas signed by parents.

Thur Aug 18

Today we started studying ratios and they are written. Homework is a worksheet called the Skeleton Kid.

Fri Aug 19

Today we learned how to reduce ratios (same as reducing fractions, i.e.: divide the numerator and denominator by a common factor). There is no homework.

Mon Aug 22

Today we discussed unit rates and learned how to change ratios to their unit rates (divide the numerator and denominator by the denominator). Homework is page 92 (Practice 6-2) from the Practice workbook sent home today. Don't forget to get agendas signed.

Tues Aug 23

Quiz today on Ratios and Unit Rates. We looked forward to Integers starting tomorrow. Homework 10-1 has been moved to tomorrow night.

Wed Aug 24

Today we discussed identifying and comparing Integers. We also had a relay race. Homework is Practice 10-1.

Thur Aug 25

Today we learned about the Absolute Value of Integers. We atched a Brain Pop video and played a game. homework is Using Absolute Value worksheet.

Fri Aug 26

Test today on ratios and Integers. We reviewed beforehand. No Homework.

Mon Aug 29

We began a new unit on the coordinate plane and graphing points. Homework is a graphiti picture made by graphing ordered pairs and connecting the dots.

Tues Aug 30

Today we discussed the Quadrants of the coordinate system. We had a relay race and completed some classwork. no Homework tonite.

Wed Aug 31

We had some visitors from Va Tech today. They will be helping us with student understanding of fractional concepts and we will be helping them develop some Math applications. We discussed using coordinates to map locations. Homework is a graphiti worksheet. Look for a parental permission slip to sign and return.

Thur Sep 1

Today we continued studying coordinate graphing by playing Battleship. Each class defeated Mr. Rudasill in the game. Homework is another graphiti worksheet.

Fri Sep 2

Today we took a test on Ratios, Integers, and Coordinate Planes. No homework.

Tues Sep 6

New unit today on exponents and perfect squares. We began by studying the powers of ten. No homework.

Wed Sep 7

Today we studied exponents; how to write them in standard form, how to write them in exponential form, and how to simplify them. Homework is a worksheet on writing exponents in standard and exponential form.

Thur Sep 8

Today we investigated the concept of Perfect Squares. We used square tiles to create area models, we filled out a chart, and we used our calculators to discover patterns of perfect squares. Homework is a worksheet titled Basketball for Squares.

Fri Sep 9

We took a test today covering all concepts discussed so far this year. No Homework.

Mon Sep 12

We began a new unit on Volume of Rectangular Prisms. We used blocks to investigate the concept of filling up a rectangular prism to find its volume. Homework is a worksheet on prisms located around the house.

Tues Sep 13

We discussed the new Formula Sheet for sixth grade and investigated the volume of several objects around the classroom. No Homework.

Wed Sep 14

We had some visitors from Va Tech. We also had a special visitor from WSLS 10. Check us out on the news tonite. We took a quiz on Volume. No Homework.

Thur Sep 15

We began the new unit on the Order of Operations by taking a pre-test. We also went up to the computer lab to sign up for Edmodo. Homework is a worksheet about following rules.

Fri Sep 16

We spent some time organizing our notebooks and then went back up to the computer lab to visit some websites concerning the order of operations. no Homework.

Mon Sep 19

We finished organizing our notebooks. We also continued looking at order of operations. We introduced the six weeks project on planning a trip to Las Vegas and budgeting all expenses. Homework is a worksheet on order of operations.

Tues Sep 20

We continued looking at the order of operations. We talked about our projects. We had a smartpals activity. No Homework.

Wed Sep 21

We went to the computer lab to take a quiz and work on our projects. No Homework.

Thur Sep 22

We did our self-evaluations for the notebooks today. Tomorrow a peer will evaluate our notebooks. We also went to the computer lab to work on our projects. No Homework.

Fri Sep 23

We had our peers evaluate our notebooks, then we went to the computer lab to work on our projects. No Homework.

Mon Sep 26

We began the new unit on equations, took a pre-test, watched a BrainPop, and did a vocabulary sheet. Homework is six SOL questions from last years test.

Tues Sep 27

We worked on solving equations using the Hands-on-Equations system. No Homework tonitght.

Wed Sep 28

We continued working with the Hands-on-Equations system. No Homework tonight due to the field trip tomorrow.

Thur Sep 29

We had a big field trip to EMHS for the "winning choices" assembly. We finished out the day by continuing to look at Hands-on-Equations. We have another big field trip tomorrow, to the Paint Bank Fish Hatchery. No Homework.

Fri Sep 30

Field Trip Day. No Homework.

Mon Oct 3

We are coming to the end of the equations unit. We finished Hands-on-Equations for the most part. We will look at solving equations the standard way tomorrow. Homework is 16 SOL questions from previous years.

Tues Oct 4

We looked at the standard algorithm for solving equations today. Our homework is a worksheet on solving addition and subtraction equations. Sixth period has an extra worksheet for homework.

Wed Oct 5

We played a game of Jeopardy today as review for the test Friday. Homework is a worksheet on multiplication and division equations.

Thur Oct 6

No school. Parent/Teacher conferences.

Fri Oct 7

Unit Test today.

Mon Oct 10

We began the unit on area and circumference of circles today by reading "Sir Cumference and the Dragon of Pi". We also talked about changing between radius and diameter. Homework is a worksheet on changing from radius to diameter and back.

Tues Oct 11

Today was all about circumference. We investigated two formulas- C = π x d and  C = 2 x π x r to be used depending on whether we are given the radius or the diameter. Homework is a worksheet on calculating the circumference.

Wed Oct 12

Today we proved that the formula for the area of a circle is A = π x r x r or      A = πr². Homework is Practice 13-3.

Thur Oct 13

Today we reviewed by playing Tic-Tac Math and having a relay game. Test tomorrow on area and circumference of circles. Homework is a worksheet on circles.

Fri Oct 14

Unit Test today on Area/Circumference of circles. No Homework.

Mon Oct 17

Today we began discussing the Identity Properties of Addition and Multiplication ( a + 0 = a    and   a x 1 = a). We also discussed the Zero Property of Multiplication ( a x 0 = 0). Homework is a worksheet on these properties.

Tues Oct 18

Today we finished properties with a  matching game, drawing, and quiz. We began to review for the benchmark test. Homework is 20 review questions.

Wed Oct 19

Today we worked in groups to review concepts learned so far and prepare for the Benchmark Test. Homework is 20 SOL questions.

Thur Oct 20

We had a blast today playing Mathopoly as a review game. Homework is 20 SOL questions.

Fri Oct 21

We took a practice test to prepare for the benchmark. No Homework.

Mon Oct 24

We began the benchmark test today. We will finish tomorrow. Homework is 20 SOL questions.

Tues Oct 25

We finished the Benchmark test. Tomorrow we will begin inequalities. Mr. Rudasill cancelled the homework for tonight.

Wed Oct 26

Today we began the unit on graphing inequalities. We had fun spitting pumpkin seeds. homework is page 195 in the workbook (Reteaching 12-2).

Thur Oct 27

We continued with Inequalities by writing inequalities based upon a graph we were given. We also did our second notebook check. Homework is page 196 in the workbook (Practice 12-2).

Fri Oct 28

We finished graphing inequalities by taking a quiz. We also had our peers evaluate our notebooks. No Homework.

Mon Oct 31

We had fun in class today completing some Spooky Halloween Review sheets on exponents, absolute value, and equations. We also watched some scary videos and ate some candy. Homework is to get lots of candy Trick-or-Treating.

Tues Nov 1

We began the unit on Sequences and Patterns today. We introduced the second six weeks project. The project is to describe patterns in nature around the yard. We will do this by writing about them and drawing pictures about them. homework tonight is Re-teaching 2-1 (page 21) in the Practice Workbook.

Wed Nov 2

Geometric Sequences today. Homework is Practice 2-1 from the workbook (page 22).

Thur Nov 3

Today we discussed Triangular numbers and the formula for calculating them. We handed out the second part of the project. Project is due Monday. No Homework (other than working on the project.)

Fri Nov 4

Today we discussed the Fibonacci Sequence and how it shows up in nature. We graphed a spiral related to a Nautilus Shell. Homework is to finish your projects. Projects are due Monday.

Mon Nov 7

We finished our projects and took a quiz on sequences. No Homework due to NO SCHOOL tomorrow.

Tues Nov 8

Remind Mom and Dad to vote!!

Wed Nov 9

We began a new unit by learning how to represent fractions with circles, number lines, and grids. We also learned how to read different representations and discover the fraction. Homework is a worksheet on fractions.

Thur Nov 10

We learned how to represent decimals with circles, number lines, and grids. We also learned how to read decimals from different representations. Homework is a worksheet on decimals.

Fri Nov 11

We learned about percents and their various representations. We took a mini-quiz. Happy Veterans Day.

Mon Nov 14

We learned about reducing fractions using number lines and the Upside Down Cake. Homework is a worksheet about reducing fractions.

Tues Nov 15

We worked on changing fractions to decimals (by dividing), and decimals to percents (by multiplying by 100). Homework is a worksheet on changing fractions to percents.

Wed Nov 16

Today we compared fractions by cross-multiplying. No Homework.

Thur Nov 17

Early Release today. We played review games for the test tomorrow. Homework is to look at the study guide.

Fri Nov 18

Big test today. No homework.

Mon Nov 21

Today we compared decimals by lining them up on graph paper and adding zeros, then compare them from left to right to see which is greater. No homework.

Tues Nov 22

Today we learned how to compare and order fractions, decimals, and percents by changing them all to decimals and then comparing to see which is greatest, etc. Homework is to have a great holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

Mon Nov 28

Today we began looking at circle graphs. We started with a review of bar and line graphs, because we will eventually compare the three types of graphs and talk about their different uses. No homework.

Tues Nov 29

Today we created a circle graph online, based upon data collected in class about our favorite NFL teams. No homework.

Wed Nov 30

Today we worked on our project for this six weeks. The project is all about our names (the number of letters in our names). We collected data and put it in a chart. We created a line plot and a bar graph using the data. Tomorrow we will create a circle graph. No homework.

Thur Dec 1

Today we created a couple of circle graphs. One graph was about the Seattle Mariners baseball team. The other graph was the completion of our class project. Homework is Practice 7-5 from the booklet.

Fri Dec 2

Today we learned how to read a circle graph and interpret the data. No homework.

Mon Dec 5

We continued reading circle graphs and interpreting the data. Homework is Practice 7-5.

Tues Dec 6

We continued looking at circle graphs and reviewing for the test tomorrow. We played a review relay game. No homework.

Wed Dec 7

Test today. We also worked on the bulletin board for Mr. Rudasill. No homework

Thur Dec 8

Today we took a pre-test on fractions. No homework.

Fri Dec 9

Today we began the unit on fractions by learning about multiplying fractions (remember to reduce your answer. No homework.

Mon Dec 12

Today we discussed dividing fractions using the "Envelope Method". Homework is a worksheet on dividing fractions with a puzzling answer.

Tues Dec 13

We continued our work with fractions by discussing mixed numbers and improper fractions. We change a mixed number to an improper fraction using the "Check Mark" method. We change an improper fraction to a mixed number by dividing (the quotient becomes our whole number, the remainder becomes our numerator, and the divisor becomes our denominator). Homework is another puzzling worksheet.

Wed Dec 14

Today we discussed SOL 6.4 about using pictures to represent multiplying fractions. We call this the "cake-cutting" method. Homework is a worksheet (re-teaching 5-1) on using the "cake cutting" method to multiply fractions.

Thur Dec 15

We discussed division using the cake-cutting model. We also reviewed changing improper fractions to mixed numbers and then multiplying. No Homework.

Fri Dec 16

We took a quiz based upon Santa's List. We watched a video and had a great time. Homework is to have a great holiday.

Mon Jan 2

We did a notebook check today to get ourselves back in the swing of things. Mr. Rudasill also did a rap song. no Homework.

Tues Jan 3

We added fractions with like denominators today. Homework for 3rd and 5th periods is Reteaching 4-2 problems 1-9. 6th period is to work on their rap songs.

Wed Jan 4

Today we reviewed adding fractions with unlike denominators. I showed them two methods and they may choose the one they like. Homework is a worksheet on adding fractions.

Thur Jan 5

Today we worked on subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. Homework is a puzzle worksheet (front and back).

Fri Jan 6

Quiz today on fractions. No Homework.

Mon Jan 9

Today we discussed the addition of mixed numbers. We identified four main steps. Homework is a puzzle worksheet.

Tues Jan 10

Today we began discussing the subtraction of mixed numbers. There is a lot of anxiety about "borrowing". We will continue our discussion tomorrow. Homework is a puzzle worksheet for 5th and 6th periods.

Wed Jan 11

Continued discussion on subtracting mixed numbers. Homework is a puzzle worksheet.

Thur Jan 12

Began discussing multiplication and division of mixed numbers. Homework is a double sided worksheet.

Fri Jan 13

Continued discussion of multiplying and dividing mixed numbers. No homework.

Mon Jan 16 - Wed Jan 18

No school.

Thur Jan 19

New schedules today. We began discussing word problems. Homework is a worksheet on solving word problems with mixed numbers.

Fri Jan 20

We continued working on word problems, focusing today on multiplication and division problems. Homework is to get your report card envelopes signed and bring them back.

Mon Jan 23

Today we played Jeopardy to review for the test tomorrow. Homework is a worksheet on fraction word problems.

Tues Jan 24

We took a test today on fractions and mixed numbers. We are beginning the review for the second benchmark. Homework for 5th period is to complete a study guide.

Wed Jan 25

We went over the study guide today and then completed a few "Math Boxes". We are heavy into the review for the second benchmark. Homework is some more "Math Boxes".

Thur Jan 26

We went over the homework and then played some review games to continue preparing for the benchmark. Homework is more "Math Boxes".

Fri Jan 27

We went over the homework and then played some more review games. No Homework.

Mon Jan 30

We began a practice quiz to review for the benchmark that will be taken on wednesday. Homework is the last of the "Math Boxes".

Tues Jan 31

We finished the practice quiz. Homework is to study the study guide for the benchmark tomorrow.

Wed Feb 1

Benchmark Test. No Homework.

Thur Feb 2

Today we began the new unit on solving practical problems with decimals. Homework is a worksheet on rounding.

Fri Feb 3

Today we began working on solving practical problems by reviewing the steps to solving a problem. No homework.

Mon Feb 6

We continued working on decimal practical problems. We played a zip around game and used the "clickers". Homework is a worksheet with word problems.

Tues Feb 7

We continued working on decimal word problems. We played a "Connect 4" game. Homework is a word problem worksheet (2 worksheets for sixth period.)

Wed Feb 8

Today we played games and went shopping to sharpen our money skils and learn how to keep a checkbook register. Homework is Practice 1-6 from the practice workbook.

Thur Feb 9

Today we reviewed for the test tomorrow by playing a review game. I cancelled the homework for tonight.

Fri Feb 10

Unit Test today. No Homework.

Mon Feb 13

New unit on the Inverse Property of Multiplication. Homework is a worksheet on properties.

Tues Feb 14

Quiz on properties today. We also played a review game. No homework.

Wed Feb 15

New unit on Congruency. We completed a vocabulary worksheet, discovered some strategies for determining congruence. Homework is a worksheet on congruency.

Thur Feb 16

Today we worked on determining congruency of polygons plotted in the coordinate plane. Homework is a worksheet on congruency.

Fri Feb 17

Quiz today. We also began our six-weeks project, to create a jumpstarter using templates created by Mr. Rezac.

Tues Feb 21

We finished our six-weeks project today by entering the work we did on our templates into a powerpoint slide. No Homework. Tomorrow is the Algebra Aptitude Test.

Wed Feb 22

We took the Algebra Aptitude Test today. No Homework.

Thur Feb 23

We began the new unit on quadrilaterals today. We investigated and sorted quadrilaterals based upon their attributes. We also played an online game to identify quadrilaterals. Homework is cancelled.

Fri Feb 24

We did last nights' homework during class today. We finished classifying quadrilaterals and made a family tree for the quadrilateral family. No homework.

Mon Feb 27

Today we discovered that the sum of all of the angles in a quadrilateral is 360 degrees (helpful in laying boundary lines for Mr. Dickinson). Homework is a worksheet on quadrilaterals.

Tues Feb 28

Today we discovered how shapes are reflected in the world around us by using google maps to look at building shapes. Homework is to create our own Geometryville.

Wed Feb 29

Happy Leap Day! Today we took a quiz on quadrilaterals. No homework.

Thur Mar 1

Today we reviewed the formulas for area and perimeter of rectangles. Homework is a worksheet on area and perimeter.

Fri Mar 2

Today we discovered the formula for the area of a triangle, parallelogram, and trapezoid, and the reason why those formulas work. No homework.

Mon Mar 5

Today we discussed the Surface Area of rectangular prisms [ SA =  2(L x W) + 2(L x H) + 2(W x H) ]. Homework is a worksheet on Surface Area.

Tues Mar 6

Today we played a review game for Geometry to prepare for the quiz tomorrow. Homework is cancelled for tonight.

Wed Mar 7

We took a quiz today on Geometry concepts. We played a relay game on order of operations. We also played the Stock Market Game. No Homework.

Thur Mar 8

Today we reviewed concepts we have learned throughout the year as a way to keep things fresh in our minds. We have an upcoming benchmark test, so we took a practice test and will finish tomorrow. No homework.

Fri Mar 9

Substitute today. We finished the practice benchmark test. No homework.

Mon Mar 12

We reviewed the practice test to see where we need to improve. We also began some logic problems as a way to stimulate the thinking process. Homework is to finish the worksheets.

Tues Mar 13

We looked at some more logic problems as we began to organize our notebooks for the notebook check. Homework is to finish the problems.

Wed Mar 14

Pi Day!!!   No school. Parent conferences.

Thur Mar 15

We did a couple of Pi Day activities. We also began the unit on measurement. We need to be able to compare metric to U.S. Customary measurements. No homework.

Fri Mar 16

Happy St. Patrick's Day early. We completed a couple of sorting activities concerning measurement and units. We solved a Lunchbox Mystery and we measured the volume, mass and weight, and length of several everyday items. No homework.

Mon Mar 19

We continued to convert measurements between units in the US Customary system and the Metric system. We learned that KING HECTOR DIED UGLY DRINKING CENTIPEDE MILK. We also remembered how many inches are in a foot, how many feet in a yard, etc. Homework is Practice 5-8 (pg 88) and Practice 9-2 (pg 144). They may also have had unfinished classwork as homework.

Tues Mar 20

Not a good night for homework last night, I guess! Today we were supposed to take a quiz on measurement. We postponed the quiz for some classes. We did get started on Mean, Median, Mode, and Range. Some classes have a worksheet for homework. Practice 7-1.

Wed Mar 21

We continued discussing mean, median, and mode by looking at different situations and deciding which measure of central tendency is appropriate to describe the data set. Homework for 3rd and 5th is Practice Worksheet 10-2.

Thur Mar 22

We continued discussing mean, median, and mode as appropriate measures. Homework is 3rd- none, 5th- situation 3 and 4, 6th- Practice worksheet 10-2.

Fri Mar 23

We discovered mean as a balance point by using scales and paper clips. No homework.

Mon Mar 26

We continued to look at mean as a balance point. We looked at some sample problems to prepare for the quiz. Homework is a worksheet that has problems very similar to what the quiz will look like.

Tues Mar 27

We finished up mean, median, and mode. We finished looking at mean as a balance point. We took a quiz. We also started to look at simple probability. Homework is Practice 11-1 on probability.

Wed Mar 28

We explored sample spaces and probability by playing SKUNK and the Even/Odd game. Homework is Practice Worksheet 11-4.

Thur Mar 29

We continued with probability by determining what independent events are. We completed the Skittles Probability activity. Homework is Practice 11-6.

Fri Mar 30

We continued with probability by determining what dependent events are. We went outside to complete the Shooting the Two-Shot and Shooting the One-and-One freethrows activity. No Homework.

Mon Apr 2

We are tying up some loose ends by reviewing for and taking the Probability Quiz. We then reviewed for the Measurement Quiz. Homework is a Measurement worksheet.

Tues Apr 3

We finally are ready to take the Measurement Quiz. We then reviewed a little for the Mean as Balance Point Quiz and got out the iPads. No Homework.

Wed Apr 4

Half-day today as we prepare for Spring Break. We re-took the Mean as Balance Point Quiz. Happy Easter!

Tues Apr 10

We began our six-weeks project called the Tic-Tac-Toe project. It is a geometry based project and is due Friday. We worked on them in class and then took our packets home. We also have a review packet for homework. Benchmark Test on Friday.

Wed Apr 11

We continued to work on our projects in class today. The Benchmark test has been moved to next Tuesday. We will finish our projects in class on Friday. Homework is problems 41-66 of the Review Packet.

Thur Apr 12

We played a Jeopardy review game today. Lots of fun. Projects must come to class tomorrow. Don't forget to bring the packet with your project. Homework is problems 67-86 of the Review Packet.

Fri Apr 13

Finished Projects today. No Homework.

Mon Apr 16

Reviewed for Benchmark. Created workboxes for the test. Homework is to study the packet we did last week.

Tues Apr 17

Benchmark test today. No Homework.

Wed Apr 18

Some of us finished the benchmark test today. We did some activities on the iPads. No Homework.

Thur Apr 19

We started the review packet for the Math SOL which we will take on May 23. No Homework.

Fri Apr 20

Continued working on the SOL packet. We also played on the iPads. No Homework.

Mon Apr 23

We took a practice test today on SOL's 6.1 through 6.6. No Homework.

Tues Apr 24

We continued working on the review packet today. Homework is a ratio worksheet.

Wed Apr 25

We played Tic-Tac-Toe math and Relay Games today. Homework is a worksheet on Integers.

Thur Apr 26

We continue to work through the SOL's in our review packet. We also played a logic game (Rush Hour) on the iPads. No Homework.

Fri Apr 27

We played Mathopoly today and completed some review worksheets. No Homework.

Mon Apr 30

We played SKUNK a probability game. We also played a measurement review game. No Homework.

Tues May 1

Today we took the second of four practice tests to prepare for the SOL. The test covered SOL 6.7 through SOL 6.11. Homework is a graphing worksheet that covers probability.

Wed May 2

Today we finished preparing the review folders for the SOL test. On Friday we will do the benchmark analysis worksheet. Homework is a worksheet on solving one-step equations.

Thur May 3

Today we played Jeopardy as a review for the SOL. Homework is a worksheet on fractions, decimals, and percents.

Fri May 4

Today we completed the benchmark analysis worksheet and played fraction games on the iPads. No Homework.

Mon May 7

Today we competed in three zip around challenges and played on the iPads. No Homework.

Tues May 8

Today we participated in the annual Jump Start Games. There were three rounds with three Jump Start Challenges in each round. Winners received a sour reward. Homework is a worksheet on modeling fraction problems (SOL 6.4).