Category Archives: Math Blog

Topics 1. Patterns and Tables 2. Graphing Equations 3. Study Guide 4. Practice Questions 5. Unit 5 Test Patterns and Table We’ve had a bit of exposure to the idea of input output tables with rules.  For example, if the … Continue reading →

Topics: 1.) Multiplying and Dividing Integers 2.) Equations with Integers 3.) Quadrants and Graphing Multiplying and Dividing Integers This is something we should only need to spend one day on.  Now, I hear what you’re thinking.  ”You spent three or … Continue reading →

Topics: 1. Adding Integers 2. Subtracting Integers Adding Integers Now that we understand positive and negative numbers, it’s time to start learning the operations with them.  If we wanted to add integers on a number line, we could use the … Continue reading →

Topics 1. Unit 5 Pretest 2. Understanding Integers 3. Compare and Order Integers 4. Rational Numbers 5. Quiz Understanding Integers Integers – any whole number, positive, negative or 0. Positive Integer – Any whole number greater than 0. Opposite of negative. … Continue reading →

Topics 1.) Parts of a Ratio 2.) Study Guide 3.) Practice Question 4.) Test Parts of a Ratio This comes in handy when I have the simplest form of a ratio, and I know the total amount, but I want … Continue reading →

Topics 1. Find Percent Given Part and Whole 2. Converting Measurements Using Ratios Find Percent Given Part and Whole In previous lessons, we’ve learned how to find the percent of a number; say, if you scored 92% on a test … Continue reading →

Topics 1. Solving Proportions 2. Understanding Percents 3. Fractions, Decimals, Percents 4. Percent of a Number Solving Proportions Now that we know a proportion is simply a pair of equal ratios, solving for them is fairly easy.  Look back in … Continue reading →

Topics 1. Test Corrections 2. Unit Pretest 3. Understanding Ratios and Equivalent Ratios 4. Unit Rates 5. Understanding Proportions Understanding Ratios and Equivalent Ratios A ratio is a comparison between the amount of two different things.  It is probably the … Continue reading →

Topics 1. Review Operations with Fractions 2. Equations with Fractions 3. Review 4. Review 5. Test Operations with Fractions Please see the previous posts for these. Week 9 and Week 10   Equations with Fractions Please see Week 4 for a review on solving … Continue reading →

Topics 1. Multiplying Fractions 2. Dividing Fractions 3. Dividing Mixed Numbers Multiplying Fractions In my opinion, multiplying is the easiest operation to handle with fractions.  There’s 3 simple steps: 1. Multiply the Numerators 2. Multiply the Denominators 3. Simplifiy Here’s … Continue reading →