Friday, November 8, 2013

Math 6 Integers and Absolute Value Quiz

Hello Math 6 scholars! The quiz questions are shown below. You will need to fill in the answer sheet given to you by Ms. White and complete this quiz before starting First in Math today.

Integers and Absolute Value Quiz
 
1. Last Monday, the temperature in Seattle was 6°C. The same day, the temperature in Chicago was -18°C. What was the temperature difference between these two cities?

A   -24°
B   -12°
C   12°
D    24°


2.  Which number represents the opposite of -52?
A   52
B   -52
C   -25
D   0


3. Which of the following statements about the inequality   -5  > -9    is true?

A   -5 is farther to the left on a number line.
B   -9 is greater than -5.
C   -9 is farther right than -5 on a number line.
D   -5 is farther right than -9 on a number line.



4.  Which sign makes this number sentence true?

3.06 ___________ 3.6
A   <
B   >
C   =
D  



5. A football player rushed for -7 yards. Which of the following mathematical expressions represents the total number of yards lost?

A   (-1)(7)
B   50 - 7
C   │-7│
D   1/7



6. On a number line, a and b represent different numbers. Which of the following statements is true?


A.   Since a is to the right of b, b > a

B.   Since a is to the right of b, a > b

C.   Since a is to the left of b, a  >b

D.   Since a is to the left of b, b > a





When you finish, turn in your answer sheet to Ms. White and go to www.firstinmath.com !

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Ratio WebQuest Math 6

5th and 6th Hour... Welcome to you Ratio WebQuest! Today you'll be exploring math topics online. This website is your "map" - come back here each time to find the links!

Start: http://mswhite2012.blogspot.com
First: Watch the video and answer questions 1 - 5

Stop #1: Link 1: Ratio Martian Game

Stop #2: Link 2: Ratio Coloring

Stop #3: Link 3: Dividing Fractions Basketball

Stop #4: Link 4: Ratio Stadium

Stop #5: Link 5: Dividing Fractions Quiz


Finished them all? This is the last link, to optional games, if you have completed all activities.

Link 6: Optional Games




Monday, December 3, 2012

Ratio Webquest Links: Pre-Algebra

1. 1st Stop - Ratio Video

Ratio Video

Be sure to answer all ten questions on your work-along!

2. Game Stop #1: Play one or two rounds for now (you might go back to it later!)

Recognizing Equivalent Ratios

3. Quiz Yourself - Again, make sure you're filling in your work page.

Ratios Quiz

4. Game Stop #2: Play 2 or more rounds of the game


Proportions Racing

5. CHALLENGE - Finished the top? Follow this link to challenging problems involving solving proportions... show your work on your paper!

CHALLENGE



If at any time you just need help with ratios, here are some links to help you. Just make sure that if you switch up and visit these sites, you must take notes/answer questions/fill out the "Challenge/Notes" Section of your paper or you will lose lots of points!

Kahn Academy videos - Ratios

Ratio Tutorial




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