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Our team consists of Ms. Heppe, Mr. Stockman, and Mr. Gever (that's me)...We are the "Triple Threat"

Field Trip to San Jose on May 13th
Permission slip was due on Tuesday, May 11th
It was Fun!


Star Testing is over!
(May 3rd-May 6th for sixth graders)


Blocks 1 & 3: Math

All assignments for the trimester will be listed here. Additionally, students should keep track of their work in the math log (with only a few exceptions) Block 1: look for yellow; Block 3: look for pink.
Key: T=Trimester; L= Log; a = assignment "a", b= assignment "b",
so T1, L1-a means Trimester 1, Log 1, assignment "a" and is our first assignment of the year recorded in our Math Log.

Multiples of 3 means every third problem.
Example: #'s 12-48 (multiples of 3) means problems 12,15,18,21,24,27,30,33,36,39,42,45 & 48

Trimester 3:

Miscellaneous: Multiple Choice Practice
Standards: All

Assignment: Star Test Practice Packets. These are multiple choice practice problems from previously released state test questions. They are done and corrected in class.
The Star test will occur during the first week of May.


Trimester Three, Log 4.
Standard:
  • Writes and evaluates linear equations and expressions using one or more variables
  • Compares, orders, and solves problems involving positive and negative rational numbers

T3, L4-a: Solving Equations Containing Fractions. "What's Up, Doc? (handout), P. 56; 5/10
T3, L4-b: Solving Equations Containing Decimals. "Messy Problems!" (handout), P. 92; 5/10
T3, L4-c: Solving Equations Containing Fractions. Lesson 4-6; Practice A (handout), 5/12
T3, L4-d: Solving Equations Containing Decimals. Lesson 4-10; Practice A (handout), 5/12
T3, L4-e: Algebraic Method. "Algebraic Method Review" (handout); 5/14
T3, L4-f: Algebraic Reasoning. ArithmeTwists, Pgs. 1,3,5, & 7; 5/17
T3, L4-g: Solving Equations w/ Fractions & Decimals. Practice Problems for Log 4 Quiz; 5/18

Log 4 Work Due/ Quiz Date: Friday May 21st

Trimester Three, Log 3.
Standard:
  • Writes and evaluates linear equations and expressions using one or more variables
  • Compares, orders, and solves problems involving positive and negative rational numbers

T3, L3-a: Solving Equations. 2 puzzles (handout), P. 49 & P. 64; 4/6
T3, L3-b: Solving Equations. Matching (handout), P. 65 & P. 73; 4/7
T3, L3-c: The Algebraic Method. T3, Log 3 Pre-quiz (handout); 4/7
T3, L3-d: Equations. Challenge, P. 61 & Problem Solving, P.62 (handout); 4/19
T3, L3-e: Solving Equations by Subtracting. P. 42-43; #'s 3-36 (Multiples of 3); 4/19
T3, L3-f: Solving Equations by Adding. P. 45-46; #'s 3-27 (Multiples of 3) & 28-32 (all); 4/20
T3, L3-g Solving Equations by Dividing. P. 49; #'s 1-18 & 38; 4/21
T3, L3-h: Solving Equations by Multiplying. P. 52-53; #'s 1-18, 28 & 31; 4/22
T3, L3-h: Solving Equations Containing Integers. Practice Workbook (lesson 2-5). "How to" (on worksheet). "work" (on back or on binder paper). 4/26
T3, L3-i: The Algebraic Method. T3, Log 3 Practice quiz (handout); 4/27

Due on 4/29. Quiz on 4/29
Top Log 3 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Keven C. "3.1 & 3.3" , Reyna T. "3.2 & 3.2", James H. "3.3& 3", and Chocolate (Chris B.) "3 & 2.5"!!!!

Trimester Three, Log 2.
Standard:
  • Represents probabilities as ratios, proportions, decimals, and percentages

T3, L2-a: Probability Pre-quiz. Ready to Go On? P. 400 (all); 3/29
T3, L2-b: Introduction to Probablity. Word Search (P.12), "Challenge (P. 9); 3/29
T3, L2-c: Experimental Probability. "All Bark, No Bite" (P. 20); 3/30
T3, L2-d: Experimental Probability. Homework Book, Lesson 8-2, P.60; 3/31
T3, L2-e: Theoretical Probability. Homework Book, Lesson 8-3, P.61; 3/31
T3, L2-f: Theoretical Probability. Tree Diagram, 2 Dice/ 2 Cards; 4/1
T3, L2-g: Probability Practice quiz. Ready to Go On? P. 400 (all); 4/6

T3, Log 2 was due on April 8th. Probability quiz is optional!

Trimester Three, Log 1.
Standard:
  • Uses ratios and proportions to solve problems, including percentages
  • Represents probabilities as ratios, proportions, decimals, and percentages

T3, L1-a: T3, Log 1 Pre-quiz. Ready to Go On (Chapter 6). P. 306; 3/15
T3, L1-b: Introduction to Percent. "Now You See It" (P.12), "Diagram" (P. 19); 3/15
T3, L1-c: Introduction to Percent. Practice Workbook, Lesson 6-1, P.44; 3/16
T3, L1-d: Fractions, Decimals, & Percents. Practice Workbook, Lesson 6-2, P.45; 3/16
T3, L1-e: Fractions, Decimals, & Percents. Puzzles (handout) P. 20 & P. 28; 3/16
T3, L1-f: Percent of a Number. 2-sided handout; 3/17
T3, L1-g: Solving Percent Problems. P. 304, #'s 1-29 (odds only); 3/17
T3, L1-h: Converting %'s, Solving %'s. Puzzles (handout) [H9-1] and [Lesson 6-5]; 3/18
T3, L1-i: T3, Log 1 Practice Quiz. 2-sided handout, (NOT P. 306); 3/18

Due on Thursday 3/25. Quiz was on March 19th because all the 6th grade math teachers had to assess by that date.

Top Log 1 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Only one excellent quiz. Congratulations to Isaiah P. with a "3" !

Trimester 2:

Sunnyvale District Performance Assessment

Standard:
  • Uses ratios and proportions to solve problems, including percentages

"Snail Pace" On January 27 students solved problems involving the rate of "sliming" (not walking) of various snails. Maximum score was eight points. A seven or eight was considered to be a "4" on our standards-based rubric. Two Triple-Threat students scored a perfect 8 out of 8:
  • Way to go Amayrany G. and Kyle C. for your perfect score and your "4"!!

  • Britni C. , Asia M., & Isaiah P. each scored a 7 out of 8, which is also a "4"!!!

  • The following students scored a 6 out of 8, which is a "3": Josue A; Christian B; Stephanie C; Kylend H; Marilyn M; Miguel R; & Geovani S!!!!!!!

  • These students scored a 5 out of 8, which is also a "3": Francisca Ch; Olivia G; Salvador M; Eli P; Ismael R; Chelsea S; & Reyna T!!!!!!!

"Truffles" This was an optional district assessment in addition to the one above. I only counted it if it would improve the student's report card. 9 was the maximum on this one, which also of course would be a "4":
  • Way to go Marilyn M. and Kylend H. for your perfect score and your "4"!!
  • Angel M. earned a "3.5"!
  • Christian B., Ellen Joy J., and Chris S. each earned a 3!!!

Trimester Two, Miscellaneous
Standard:
  • Uses ratios and proportions to solve problems, including percentages

Scale Cartoon Drawing. Students "blow-up" a cartoon using a grid, a pencil, hands, and eyes! The scale factor is 1:3

Trimester Two, Log 7.
Standard:
  • Uses ratios and proportions to solve problems, including percentages
  • Solves problems that use decimals
  • Solves problems involving fractions, including least common multiple and greatest common factor
  • Computes measures of central tendency

T2, L7-a: Scale Drawing. My room drawn "to scale". 3/4
T2, L7-b: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. "A Riddle" (handout, P. 11) 3/8
T2, L7-c: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers. "Riddle Me This" (handout, P. 13). 3/8
T2, L7-d: Equivalent Ratios. "It's a Tie" (handout P. 7) 3/9
T2, L7-e: Rounding Decimals. "Order Please!" (handout, P. 17) 3/9
T2, L7-f: Converting Fractions to Percents. "Lots of Nests" (handout, P. 4) 3/9
T2, L7-g: Prepare for Trimester Test. Mixed Review (handout). 3/10

Log 7 was in preparation for the Trimester 2 Test, which covered all the standards mentioned above. It was given on Thursday, March 9th.

Trimester Two, Log 6.
Standard:
  • Uses ratios and proportions to solve problems, including percentages

T2, L6-a: Square Numbers. Shade puzzle {perfect squares}. 2/8 T2, L6-b: Ratios, proportions, rates. T2, L6 Pre-quiz. 2/8 T2, L6-c: Ratios "Find your ratio" [puzzle, P.12] 2/9 T2, L6-d: Rates. "Build your vocabulary" [handout, p. 19] 2/10 T2, L6-e: Rates. Mult. Choice & Matching [handout, p. 18 & 20]; 2/10 T2, L6-f: Proportions. Matching Puzzles [handout, P. 28 & P. 36] 2/11
T2, L6-g: Rates and Measurement. Converting Units of Measure (2 sides hand-out); 2/22

T2, L6-h: Proportions. Reading Strategies [handout, P.27 & P.35) 2/23
T2, L6-i: Proportions. Practice Workbook, P.38; 2/24

T2, L6-j: Proportions. Practice Workbook, P.39; 2/24

T2, L6-k: Ratios, proportions, rates. T2, L6 Practice quiz; 2/26


Log 6 was due on 3/2. Log 6 Quiz was on 3/2.

Top Log 6 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Isaiah P. "3.5 & 3.6", Reyna T. "3.2 & 3.2", Ellen Joy J. "3 & 3.2", Christian B. "3 & 3", Jorge H. "3 & 2.8", James H. "3.3 & 2.5", Kylend H. "3.2 & 2.5", Marisela L. & Chelsea S. "2.8 & 2.7"

Trimester Two, Log 5.
Standards:
  • Solves problems involving fractions, including least common multiple and greatest common factor.
    • Makes appropriate decisions about how to approach problems and applies them to new problem situations
T2, L5-a: Equivalent Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions. Shade puzzle {x = 1 1/3}. 2/1 T2, L5-b: Mulitplying and Dividing Fracions. T2, L5 Pre-quiz. 2/1

T2, L5-c: Multilying Fractions and Mixed Numbers. "Whole Ones" [handout, P.22] #'s 1-12; 2/2
T2, L5-d: Multilying Fractions and Mixed Numbers. "Robot Rules" [handout, p. 15] A thru N; 2/2. T2, L5-e: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers. "Wooden It Be Nice" [Puzzle; P.40]; 2/2 T2, L5-f: Multilying Fractions and Mixed Numbers. Division Reminders/Remixes[handout]2/3 T2, L5-g: Multilying and Dividing Fractions. Practice A [Lessons 4-4 & 4-5 hand-out); 2/3
T2, L5-h: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. "Stop Making Sense" [Puzzle; P.48] 2/3
T2, L5-i: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions. T2, Log 5 Practice Quiz. 2/4

Log 5 was due on 2/5. Log 5 Quiz was on 2/5.

Top Log 5 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Christian B. "3 & 3", Karen C. & Ellen Joy J. "2.5 & 3", Marisela L. & Leslie A. "3", Kylend H. "2.8"

Trimester Two, Log 4.
Standards:

  • Solves problems involving fractions, including least common multiple and greatest common factor.
  • Makes appropriate decisions about how to approach problems and applies them to new problem situations

T2, L4-a: Prime Numbers. shade puzzle; 1/14
T2, L4-b: Adding and Subtracting fractions. T2, L4 Pre-quiz; 1/21

T2, L4-c: Review. "Are you Ready?" P.167 (all); 1/21
T2, L4-d: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. "Jumping to Conclusions" (puzzle) 1/22

T2, L4-e: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. Practice Workbook, Lesson 4-3 (all); 1/25.
T2, L4-f: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers. "Reaching the Right Solution" (puzzle); 1/25

T2, L4-g: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. T2, L4 Practice Quiz. 1/27

Log 4 was due on 1/29. Log 4 Quiz was on 1/29.

Top Log 4 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Reyna T. "3.5 & 3.5", Daniel I. "2.8 & 3.5", Miriam R. and Oscar S. "2.75 & 3.0", Amayrany G. "2.3 & 3.3", and James H. "2.8"

Trimester Two, Log 3.
Standards:

  • Solves problems involving fractions, including least common multiple and greatest common factor.
  • Compares,orders, and solves problems involving positive and negative rational numbers


T2, L3-a: Factors & Common Factors. Two-sided shade puzzle. 1/4.
T2, L3-b: Comparing, ordering, & converting fractions. T2, L3 Pre-quiz. 1/6
T2, L3-c: Equivalent Fractions. "Are you in the Dark?" (hand-out). 1/7.
T2, L3-d: Equivalent Fractions. Pg. 144; #'s 1-12 & 21-36. 1/7.
T2, L3-e: Equivalent Fractions. Fraction Stars (hand-out). 1/8.
T2, L3-f: Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions. Pg. 144; #'s 13-29 & 37-45. 1/11.
T2, L3-g: Terminating & Repeating Decimals. Math Whiz (hand-out); probs. A-L. 1/12.
T2, L3-h: Comparing & Ordering Rational Numbers. TBA. 1/14.
T2, L3-i: Comparing, ordering, & converting fractions. T2, L3 Practice Quiz. 1/15.

Log 3, assignments "a" and "c" through "g" will be assessed on Friday, 1/15. "h" & "i" assessed on Tuesday, 1/19. Log 3 Quiz on Wednesday, 1/20. Top scores TBA

Top Log 3 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): James H. "2.8 & 3.7", Reyna T. "3.0 & 3.5", Kylend H. "3.0 & 3.4", Christian B. "3.0 & 3.0", Angel M. "2.6 & 3.0", Amayrany G. "2.4" & "3.4"

Trimester Two, Log 1.
Standard: Computes Measures of Central Tendency
T2, L1-a: Triple Line Graph. Sunnyvale Temperatures August-October. 11/19.
T2, L1-b: Mean, median, mode, & range. Sunnyvale Temperatures August-October. 11/19.
T2, L1-c: Mean, median, mode, & range. Animal "Speedy Data" (hand-out). 11/20.
T2, L1-d: Mean, median, & mode. Trimester 1 Participation Scores (Boys v. Girls). 12/3.
T2, L1-e: Additional Data & Outliers. Homework Book, Lesson 7-2; P. 52
T2, L1-f: Choosing the Most Useful Measure. Homework Book, Lesson 7-3; P. 53

Trimester 2, Log 1 Quiz on 12/11
Top Log 3 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Christian B. , Chris B. and Stephanie C. all scored a "3.0"!!!

Trimester One, Log 4.
Standard/Goal: Review of ...
  1. Order of Operations
  2. Properties
  3. Expressions & Variables
  4. Integers
  5. Operations with Decimals.

T1, L4-a: Integer Review. Integer Puzzle "Can't Sleep..." AA-19. 11/03
T1, L4-b: Integer Review. Integer Puzzle "Vampires..." AA-20. 11/10
T1, L4-c: Spiral Standards Review. S.S.R. pg 73; #'s 50-56. 11/12
T1, L4-d: Spiral Standards Review. S.S.R. pg 79; #'s 56-62. 11/12
T1, L4-e: Trimester Review. Trimester Test Practice Problems (hand-out). 11/13
T1, L4-f: Properties/Algebra Vocabulary. Puzzles, Twisters, & Teasers, P. 36 & P. 44. 11/17

Trimester One, Log 3.
Standard: Solves problems involving decimals.
T1, L3-a: Operations with Decimals. Log 3 Pre-quiz, P.218; #'s 1-4, 13-17 & 20-26. 10/21. Corrected 10/22.
T1, L3-b: Adding & Subtracting Decimals. Homework Workbook, P.32; #'s 1-15. Show all work. 10/21. Corrected 10/27
T1, L3-c: . Adding Decimals. "Decimal Distances" (hand-out), P.10. 10/23. Corrected 10/29
T1, L3-d: Decimal Place Value. "A Whale of a Puzzle" (hand-out), P. 5. 10/23. Corrected 10/29
T1, L3-e: Rounding & Adding Decimals. "Magic Squares by Rounding" (handout), P.6. 10/26. Corrected 10/30
T1, L3-f: Multiplying & Ordering Decimals. "Fast Math" (handout), P.26. Show all work. 10/23. Corrected 10/30
T1, L3-g: Multiplying Decimals. "Decimal Search" (handout), P.27. Show all work. 10/23. Corrected 10/30
T1, L3-h: Multiplying Decimals. Homework Workbook, P.32; #'s 16-25. Show all work. 10/28. Correct with calculator.
T1, L3-i: Dividing Decimals. Homework Workbook, P.33; all. Show all work. 10/29. Correct with calculator.
T1, L3-j: Decimal Review. Crossword Puzzle & Decimal Placement Practice (handout). Show all work on the placement problems. 11/4. Corrected 11/6 & 11/9.
T1, L3-k: Operations with Decimals. TBA. 11/9. Corrected 11/9.

The Final Operations with Decimals Assessment (T1, Log 3 Quiz) was given Thursday, November 12th. The log and log work was to be stapled and turned in that day.

Top Log 3 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Christian B. & Isaiah P. "3.05"; James H. "3.0", Kevin C. "2.8", Chris B. "2.75". Congratulations!!!!!

Trimester One, Log 2.
Standard: Solves problems involving positive and negative rational numbers (integers)

T1, L2-a: Introducing Integers. Challenge (P.9), Problem Solving (P.10) hand-out. 9/24; Corrected 9/29
T1, L2-b: Multiplying & Dividing Integers. Homework Workbook, P.15 (all). 9/28; Corrected 9/29
Note: use your 4 door chart in journal to review the signs
T1, L2-c: Multiplying & Dividing Integers. Textbook, P.90 (#'s 22-47). 9/29; Corrected 10/05. To be done in journal, it will not be collected. (It should be entered & graphed on math log)
T1, L2-d: Adding Integers. P.78 (all problems). 10/01. Corrected 10/06.
T1, L2-e: Adding Integers. Integer Search (handout). 10/02. Corrected 10/06.
T1, L2-f: Adding, Multiplying, Dividing Integers. Mid-log skill check. (handout). 10/05. Corrected 10/06. This is an in-class assignment only to check how student is doing.
T1, L2-g: Adding Integers. Homework Workbhook, P.13 (all problems). 10/07. Corrected 10/15.
T1, L2-h: Subtracting Integers. Homework Workbhook, P.14 (all problems). 10/07.
Corrected 10/15.
T1, L2-i: Adding, Multiplying, Dividing Integers. Mid-log skill check. (retake). 10/15. Corrected 10/19. This is an in-class assignment to check student's progress--it's the same problems as L2-f.
T1, L2-j: Integers Practice. T1, Log 2 Practice Quiz. 10/16. Corrected 10/19.
The Final Integers Assessment (T1, Log 2 Quiz)was given Tuesday, October 20th. The log and log work was to be stapled and turned in that day.

Top Log 2 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Christian B. "3.5"; Amayrany G., Ellen Joy J., & Chelsea S. "2.8" Congratulations!!!!

Trimester One, Log 1.

Standard: Uses Order of Operations to Solve Problems.

T1, L1-a: Numbers and Patterns. Homework Workbook, P.1 (all). 9/03; corrected
9/11
T1, L1-b: Exponents. Homework Workbook, P.2(all). 9/03; corrected 9/11
T1, L1-c: Exponents.Textbook pgs. 12-13; #'s 1-10 (all) & #'s 12-48 (multiples of 3).
9/10; corrected 9/17
T1, L1-d: Exponents. "Exploring Your Power Base" Puzzle, P. 20 (worksheet
handout). 9/15; corrected 9/17
T1, L1-e: Order of Operations. Textbook, pgs. 16-17; #'s 1-7 (all) & #'s 9-42
(multiples of 3). 9/16; corrected 9/21
T1, L1-f: Order of Operations. "Is Everything in Order?" Puzzle, p.28 (worksheet
handout). 9/18; corrected 9/21
T1, L1-g: Exponents/Order of Operations Review. Log 1 Practice Quiz. 9/21;
corrected 9/21
Log 1 was due on Tuesday, 9/22. Our first quiz (that counts) was on the same day!

Top Log 1 quiz scores (scores that round to 3.0 or above): Asia M. & Isaiah P. "3.1"; Amayrany G. & James H. "3.0"; Christian B. & Marisela L. "2.9"; Miguel A. , Kevin C. , Angel M. , Marilyn M. & Jenny X. "2.8" Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!


Additional Assignments
One math assignment not recorded in our log was our first math assignment of the year, which was to complete a Factors and Products Table up to 16 X 27. A plastic sleeve is recommended to protect this resource. We will try to share if we have extra plastic sleeves. (The block 3 class already has:)

Block 2 Science

Standard: Scientific Method for Investigatioins

Written work

  • Inquiry Brainstorm
  • Observations: Changes in the classroom
  • Think Like a Scientist, P.518 + Worm Box
  • Hypothesis/ Experiment Chart
  • Scientific Write Up: "Sink or Swim"
  • Workbook: pages 11-14
  • Daily Vocabulary in CMS Agenda

Experiments and Demonstrations

  • Twenty Questions Inference Game + Spider
  • Ball Bounce
  • Solar Cookies
  • Boiled or Raw?
  • Rock Drop
Standard: Plate Tectonics
  • Read chapter 4 (textbook)
  • Bill Nye "Crust" video and notes
  • Eggshell Crust Model
  • Balloon Globe
  • Rock Density Experiment
  • Copy Plate Tectonics Diagram (from pages 160-161)
  • Plate Tectonics Flip Book demonstration
  • Daily Vocabulary in CMS Agenda
    Standard: Erosion & Weathering
  • Read Chapters 2 & 3 (textbook)
  • Bill Nye "Rocks & Soil" video and notes
  • Rocks and Soil lab
  • Erosion song
  • Soil Graph and Chart
  • Rocks & Soil, Erosion & Weathering Practice Quiz
  • Rocks & Soil, Erosion & Weathering Quiz



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