3.1 Represent, Compare, and Order Decimals (p.60-63)

I. Order Decimals by following these 3 steps
1. Line up the decimal points.
2. Add zeros to make the number size the same
3. Compare numbers from LEFT to RIGHT (Watch this tutorial)

II. Examples of different ways to read and write numbers:
Standard form: 0.392
Expanded form: 0.3 + 0.09 + O.oo2
Word form: three hundred ninety-two thousandths

Watch this tutorial from math6.org and then try this quiz to check what you know. When you think you've got it figured out, try out this game.

Find the hidden treasure in "Attack of the Place Value Pirates" (warning this game involves sword fighting with pirates and may not be suitable for all students)

October 1 and 2

We will have AM schedule on Thursday, October 1 and PM schedule for Friday, October 2
Homework:

• Bible Lesson 3 due Thursday
• Bible lesson 4 due Friday

6A will have math and Bible class on Thurday and Friday

6B and 6C will have a double class on Friday. We will be coving mostly Bible material during this time.

Class September 30

6B and 6C will have a double class period on Wednesday, September 30. The first half of the class we will be discussing the chapter 2 review and the homework from PW12. The second half of class we will take the chapter 2 test.

6A did their chapter 2 review today. They will take the test during our classtime tomorrow morning.

All students need to bring their Bible and Bible workbook with them to class on Wednesday.

September 29 - October 2 homework and schedule changes

Due to the 12:30PM release beginning Tuesday, September 29 we will have some changes in our schedule:
Tuesday: Day 4 morning schedule
Regular morning specials and homeroom class with no afternoon rotation classes
Wednesday: Day 4 modified afternoon schedule
Classtime with homeroom teacher and double class with rotation teachers
Thursday: Day 5 morning schedule
Regular morning specials and homeroom class with no afternoon rotation classes
Friday: Day 5 modified afternoon schedule
Classtime with homeroom teacher and double class with rotation teachers

• PLAN TO TAKE YOUR CHAPTER 2 MATH TEST ON WEDNESDAY, Sept. 30. 6B and 6C will have a double class that day and review session before the test to talk about lesson 2.7 and practice ch. 2 concepts. 6A will have their review session on Tuesday.
• PW 11 is due on Tuesday and PW12 is due Wednesday - you may turn them in both tomorrow if you would like
• You do not need to start on Bible lesson 3 unless school is canceled Tuesday or Wednesday
• Make sure you have your Bible workbook at school on Wednesday to work on Lesson 3 after the test
• Please review the lessons on the blog during your extra time at home to help yourself prepare for the upcoming test.
• Complete the chapter 2 review on your own and be prepared to discuss it and turn it in on Wednesday before the test.

If school is canceled the schedule will shift accordingly.

Ch. 2 Test Prep

Complete the Ch. 2 practice test at home. Use the Ch. 2 notes, games, and tutorials from the blog to help you. The test is has been moved to Wednesday, September 30. to accomodate changes in schedule due to the 12:30 release time.

2.7 Problem Solving: Multiple Steps (p.52-53)

I.To solve a multi step problem, break it down into single steps.
1. Organize the important information (don't use unnecessary info).
2. Follow the steps in the appropriate order.
3. Pay attention to the order of operations within each step.
4.Make sure you are answering the question being asked.
5. Use a label when writing your answer.

Try these activities from Math Playground to check your understanding. You can also watch these videos that explain how to do some different kinds of words problems.

• Complete PW12 in your Practice Workbook