Mr. Salem's MATH Blog

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday October 25 - Friday October 29 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday October 25  -  Hey everyone today we are wrapping up section 6.5 and learned the rule when dividing mixed numbers together. Moreover, we looked at applying mixed number division through a word-problem.  Today's activity is on Pg 227 (#7-12,14,17,19,20,23). This activity is due on Wednesday October 27.  Tuesday October 26  -Today we are writing the  Chapter 6 QUIZ (on sections 6.1 - 6.4) . Please make sure you know your definitions and how to apply fraction multiplication and division.  Wednesday October 27 -  Hey everyone, today we started section 6.6 and looked at applying multiple operations that involve fractions. We reviewed BEDMAS, and we did a mini-lesson on adding and subtracting fractions. For additional support with these ideas please see the links to some videos on my notes.  Today's activity is on Pg 23...

  Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday October 18 - Friday October 22 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday October 18  -  Hey everyone, today there is no school. I hope you all had a nice weekend. Tuesday October 19  - Hi everyone, today we looked at two methods of multiplying a proper fraction by a proper fraction.  1. Using a diagram (rectangle model) 2. Using the math rule: Step 1) Multiply the numerators. Step 2) Multiply the denominators. Step 3) Simplify (reduce, and put in lowest terms). 3. Moreover, we looked at the cross-reduction method. Please refer to your notes for details.  Today's activity is on Pg 214 (#4-15) Wednesday October 20 -  Hey everyone, today we started section 6.4 and we looked at how to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, and a mixed number to an improper fraction. Moreover, we looked at how to use a rectangle model to help us multiply a mixed number by a mixed number.  Today's acti...

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday October 11 - Friday October 15 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday October 11  -  Hey everyone, today there is no school. I hope you all have a wonderful time with your families.  Tuesday October 12  - Hi everyone, today we are looking at multiplying a whole number with a fraction using a model and a diagram (number line). Moreover, we will be applying theses ideas in a word-problem.  Today's activity is on Pg 202 (#4-9,11,14-16) Wednesday October 13 -  Hey everyone, today we started section 6.2, and we are looking at modeling the division of a fraction and a whole number with a model (fraction strips), and a diagram, (number line). Today's activity is on Pg 208 (#1-5) Thursday October 14 -  Hey everyone, today we are wrapping up section 6.2, and we are looking at applying fraction division in a word problem. Moreover, we looked at the math rule to help us divide a whole number by a fracti...

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday October 4 - Friday October 8 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday October 4  -  Hey everyone, today we are using class time to Review for Wednesday's Unit Test.  Today's activity is on Chapter 8 REVIEW on Pg 318 (#1-24). Tuesday October 5  - Hey guys, today's we are continuing to work on the  Chapter 8 REVIEW on Pg 318 (#1-24). If you are done, and/or require extra-practice you can work on the:  Chapter 8 PRACTICE TEST on Pg 320 (#1-17) Wednesday October 6 -  Today we are writing the Chapter 8 UNIT TEST. All the best!! Thursday October 7 -  Hi everyone, today we are starting Chapter 6  "Fraction Operations."  Moreover, we will be taking sometime to understand and define the vocabulary involved in this unit. Also, we'll be looking at how to model fractions with pattern blocks. Furthermore, we are looking at how to multiply a whole number with a fraction.  Today's activity...