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Journal Topics 2010-2011

K. ---gr 7 counting, adding, subtracting, money, measurement, multiplication, division, long division, fractions, graphing, decimals
 * 1) === Create a timeline of what I’ve learned in math since kindergarten. (June 3, 2011) [Plot 10 pts on timeline] ===

﻿How does my mom use math at work? (March 10, 2010) My mom uses math when she cooks. She adds, subtracts, uses fractions and many other things. My mom also does book keeping for my dad's business. While doing so, she multiplies, divides, adds, subtracts,uses decimals and many other types of math.

Where are you most productive when doing math assignments? Explain. (April 4, 2011) I am most productive in my room. I like laying on my floor and doing my homework. Sometimes I have music going quietly but it has to be music that I don't no very well or I sing along and get distracted. I also like it when I don't get interrupted by people asking me questions.

Write a letter to a grade 6 student describing differences between the grade 6 math program and what you’ve experienced in 7. (May 25, 2011)

Dear gr. 6 student, Grade 7 math and grade 6 math are quite different. In grade 7 we have layered curriculum while in gr 6 you do booklets, booklets and more booklets. We also do questions out of a text book while in gr. 6 there are mostly booklets. In grade 7 we have certain due dates for certain chapters in the text book while in gr. 6 there are few due dates.

[4 lines](June 6, 2011)
This week I used math when cooking. I had to measure the ingredients. I also had to time how long to cook the food. I use math every week when cooking/baking, using time, etc.

It really helps to understand integers while playing Dutch Blitz. When you are counting up your points, you need to add up all the cards you put out. You need to subtract the cards that you did not put out. If you do this incorrectly you could end up with a false score and win the game when you should have lost or the other way around.
 * Describe in detail a situation where it help to understand integers while playing a certain game or sport.﻿ (March 22, 2010) **

Rank the difficulty of the following test sections: definitions, regular tests, story problems. Explain your reasons. (June 6, 2011)
I think regular tests are easiest, then definitions and then story problems. Regular tests are just like review and practice. Definitions you need to know in order to do the rest of the test properly but sometimes there are two similar definitions and you get confused. Story problems are the hardest because there are many things you have to pay attention to and you sometimes forget one thing and you mess up the whole problem. Math symbols [separate sheet]

What are ways that you can be neat and organized at school? Why is this important? (May 25, 2011 ﻿)
It is very important to be organized in school. It is very simple to put each paper you get at the back of your binder instead of stuffing it in your binder and loosing pages. Make sure all your pages have no rips or the page will fall out. If you are not organized, you will likely lose important papers and homework. This leads to staying in at lunch break and being behind in class!

Marks:

2 marks each – discussed effectively with examples

2 marks – neatness, proper sentences

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