Fri Sept 30

Homework:

• p. 315 #4-10, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23
• BEDMAS worksheet (2 sides)

Coming up:

• Monday - review
• Tuesday - Integer Pre-Test (counts as a quiz)
• Wednesday - small business group project
• Thursday - INTEGER TEST

BRAINTEASER RESULTS

Only 2 students got the correct answer for the brainteaser:  CLARA T. AND MAX C.!  Congratulations, Clara and Max!  They each win a bonus mark on the next quiz.  We will discuss the answer in class.  Thank you to everyone who participated!

Thurs Sept 29

Homework:

• p. 298 #19-24, 26
• p. 310 #11-18

EXTRA WORKSHEETS FOR PRACTICING INTEGERS:

Download and print.

• Mixed Operations Integer Drill #1 (-54 div 6) and Key
• Mixed Operations Integer Drill #2 (-10--4) with Key

BRAINTEASER BONUS:

Email your answer to mslamteach [at] gmail.com for a chance at a bonus mark on your next quiz!

Convenience Store
Mario went to a convenience store and selected a package of chocolate bars for $3.16 (tax-free). He then added three other tax-free items to his basket. Mario calculated the total of all four items to be $7.11. The clerk used a calculator to determine the total to be $7.11 also. Later, when Mario checked the receipt, he noticed that the clerk had multiplied, rather than added, the four prices. What were the four prices?

Wed Sept 28

Homework:

• p. 304 #3-6, 9-11
• p. 310 #5-10
• p. 297 #12-17

Tues Sept 27

Homework:

• p. 292 #14, 15, 16, 18
• p. 297 #4-11
• corrections on Quiz #1

Coming up:

• dividing integers (modeling with integer chips and # lines, sign rules)
• Quiz on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers
• order of operations (BEDMAS) with integers

Mon Sept 26

Homework:

• multiplying integers with integer chips:  p. 291 #9-13

If you need a review:





Coming up:

• multiplying integers with # lines
• dividing integers
• order of operations with integers

Tues Sept 20

Quiz announcement!

You will write a quiz on adding and subtracting integers, number lines, integer chips, and BEDMAS on Monday!

This will be a pop quiz for those who don't check the blog ;)

Fri Sept 16

Homework:

• finish BEDMAS worksheet

Have fun on your retreat!  See you Thursday!

Thurs Sept 15

Homework:

• complete the integer questions on the white worksheet
• on the back of the sheet, model 2 of the questions using a number line and model 2 other questions using integer chips
• do the same with the green worksheet

If you need a review of how to add and subtract integers with integer chips, check this out:

And watch these for a review of adding and subtracting integers using a number line:

Tues Sept 13

Homework:

• complete Review Stations Journal -- collected first thing tomorrow, marked out of 7
• study for Math 7 Basics Test

Some of you have been asking about the Divisibility Rules.  This (click to enlarge) shows the rules as well as an example of each:

If you still need help with other arithmetic basics, watch these videos by Khan Academy:  go to the section titled "Arithmetic" and look for the topic you need help with.

Coming up:

• adding & subtracting integers
• order of operations (BEDMAS)
• multiplying & dividing integers

Welcome, Grade 8s!

Hello Math 8 students!

Welcome!  Please bookmark this page.  Make it a habit to visit regularly!  I will post homework after every class, as well as news about upcoming quizzes and tests.  I may also use this blog to post extra practice questions, answer keys, contests, and opportunities for bonus marks.

No more...

• "I forgot to write my homework down."
• "I lost my agenda."
• "I forgot which questions to do."
• "I didn't know there was a quiz."
• "I forgot when the test is."

You can also use this blog to ask questions or make comments.

Back to School Blog Contest!

The first FIVE (5) students PER BLOCK to leave a comment below this post will win ONE BONUS MARK on the first quiz of the year.  In your comment, you must include:

• your first name and last initial
• your block
• your favourite math topic/concept

Everyone who comments AFTER the first 5 students per block will win HALF A BONUS MARK on the first quiz of the year.  It's worth it!

Let the comment race begin!