Volume Assisstance!

I wanted to post some helpful tips on finding the volume of an object. Volume is just an extension of area. It is an object that has multiple layers. To find the volume, you find the area of the first layer, then multiply it by how many times it is stacked. There is an example below and more practice on the web-link.

V = Bh 
Volume = Area of base* x height

*** Because there are so many formulas areas, you have to choose the right one!

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-fifth-grade-math/cc-5th-measurement-topic/cc-5th-volume/v/measuring-volume-as-area-times-length

Proportions practice!

A LOT of you still need work on proportions. Instead of me typing out a ton of notes, I have put a link to some notes below and given you a link for a fun online practice! Take advantage of this! 

http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/proportions.html

http://www.mathgametime.com/games/dirt-bike-proportions

Sequences Help!

Finding a sequence isn't as hard as it seems, but you must follow the same steps to help train your brain on the process!

1. Create a table and fill it in.
2. Find the pattern in the value of the term.
3. Pattern becomes coefficient for n.
4. Check with the positions to see if an additional step is needed.

Here are some practice questions! 

2014 is here and STAAR is approaching!

I hope that everyone had a great holiday break! Although I enjoyed the time off, I am very ready to get back to work and get to help each of you grow in your math skills! This post is about letting you know what work we have coming up and what is due. This week, I really want to focus on enforcing discounts, tax, and tip. These are real-world skills that you will use a lot! We are going to enforce other skills through our Skill Builders. I have include a list of assignments due below, along with some videos for help! 

Tuesday: Nothing is due because it's the first day!
Wednesday: Skill Builder #20 
Thursday: Skill Builder #21 AND Discount ?s from Class Sheet (1, 3, 5-8)
Friday: Skill Builder #22 AND Tax and Tip ?s from Class Sheet (4, 9-15)

Skill Builder #20
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsGK3B9kJQ4

Skill Builder #21
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zyzXKmDiN8

Good luck!

Integer Multiplication and Division Reteach

Hey everyone! This reteach is really strong for multiplication and division. If you are struggling, please take the time to read this, take notes, and do the practice! Any completed practice will result in replacing the practice grades from previous homework. Remember to thank veterans and all military personnel!

http://www.mybookezzz.org/ebook.php?u=aHR0cDovL3RlYWNoZXJzaXRlcy5zY2hvb2x3b3JsZC5jb20vd2VicGFnZXMvdGFocmVucy9maWxlcy9NdWx0aXBseWluZyUyMGFuZCUyMERpdmlkaW5nJTIwSW50ZWdlcnMucGRmCkxlc3NvbiBQbGFuIC0tIE11bHRpcGx5aW5nIGFuZCBEaXZpZGluZyBJbnRlZ2Vycw==

Think Through Math Homework

Tonight's homework comes from Think Through Math. Your log in information is the same as your school login and your password is your lunch number! I will check tomorrow morning at 8:15 to see if you did your homework! 

http://lms.thinkthroughmath.com/dashboard

Fraction Addition

It's been a while! We are moving into fraction operations, so I wanted to give you a little preview! Here is a video and some practice!

Video:
http://www.mathtastic123.com/addsub-fractions-with-like-denominators.html

More Practice:
http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5/add-and-subtract-fractions-with-like-denominators-word-problems

Turn these in for 5 extra credit questions on Monday!