Ricketts Math - Probability Unit Problem chart paper due Mon. June 16th

We are completing an assignment for a unit problem about probability.  It involves various questions and many steps.  We are using class time to complete our work.  Our rough draft work is to be completed before we put our finalized work on chart paper.  The final work is due Monday, June 16th.

Success criteria we constructed in class is as follows:

• include title,questions and state your answer in a sentence
• correct use of probability vocabulary
• diagrams / charts etc. to show work
• use problem solving in math steps to show work and thinking where appropriate
• organized layout on chart paper
• calculations are clear and accuracy demonstrated in answers
• use fractions, decimal and percent where appropriate

Ricketts Math - Probability Assignement

The probability assignment is due Fri. May 23rd.  It includes your results paper, your graph to show your findings and a paragraph to explain the similarities and differences between the experimental and theoretical probability.

Ricketts Math - Fractions Test Monday, May 5th

We will review concepts that have been taught on Friday, May 2nd.  There will be a fraction test on Monday, May 5th.  It will include the material that we have covered.  Please review ordering fractions, representing fractions with drawings, adding and subtracting fractions (proper, improper and mixed numbers) and problem solving questions involving fractions.  

Transformational Geometry Artwork NEW DUE DATE : FRIDAY, Apr. 11th

Tessellation - A geometric pattern made up of one repeated shape that covers a flat area (plane) without overlapping or gaps.
Symmetry - When one shaped becomes exactly like another when is is translated, reflected or rotated.

This week we will be examining symmetry while creating works of art using tessellating designs. Use the link to further examine the work of M.C. Escher to see how he used transformations (translations, reflections and rotations) and applied them to irregular shapes to create his artwork.

M.C Escher artwork

Learning Goal: Create an irregular tessellating shape from a shape that will tessellate (tile a plane). Use the irregular shape to create an artwork that uses one or a combination of transformations (translation, reflection and rotation).

Success Criteria:

• At least one shape is irregular 
• The shape or shapes will tessellate - leave no gaps and not overlap
• Measurement and a ruler must be used to create any shape and the tracing tile
• The edges of the artwork page do not show a full shape - See work of M.C Escher for examples
• Colour is used to enhance the artwork

Increasing complexity of  the artwork:

• One shape is required but more than one can be used 
• More than one type of transformation can be used
• A design on each shape can be used 

Geometry - Websites for classroom and home

Identify co-ordinate pairs on a graph

Transformation Strategies

Shape Mods Interactive Transformation Game

Ricketts Math - Grade 7 ONLY - Ordering, addition and subtraction of integers test Tues. Mar 4th

Grade 7 students have been working on ordering, adding and subtracting integers.  We can use tiles and number lines when doing addition and subtraction operations.

Ricketts Math - Math Test Mon. Feb. 24th

Please review concepts that have been taught that include:

order of operations, pattering, algebra

CHANGE - No integers yet for gr. 7

Ricketts Math - Algebra and Graph Problem Solving Question NEW DUE DATE: Mon, February 10th

In class we used this question to create algebraic equations and a double line graph to explain our findings:

Bowling for Dollars!!

You want to invite your friends to a  bowling competition.  You haven't yet decided how many games will be played in the competition, but you are confident that you will play at least 2 games and at most 5 games. There are two bowling sites quite nearby and you are trying to decide which offers the better deal.  At site 1 each person would pay a rate of $3.50 per game plus a one-time $3.00 fee for shoe rental.  At site 2 each person would pay a rate of $4.50 per game, but there is no shoe rental.  Which site offers the better value?

Now it's your turn... Create a question that involves the comparison of 2 options for a better deal.  

Use chart paper to:

• Write out your question
• Include all calculations on the chart to show the algebraic equations for the 2 options 
• Make a double line graph to explain your findings.  
• Answer your question using a sentence to explain which is the better deal
• Make sure your chart paper design is attractive and easy to understand 

DUE: Monday, February 10th

Ricketts Math - Representing Growing Patterns

Today we reviewed that growing patterns can be represented with numbers, words, visuals and value charts.
Create 4 different pairs that demonstrate how growing pattern can be represented.  Use each way (words, numbers, visuals, and value charts) at least once.
Ex:     1, 3, 5, 7  (numbers)      Start at 1 and add 2 to get the next term.  (words)

Ricketts Math - Journal questions on volume of a triangular prism

Complete the journal questions about finding the dimensions of a triangular prism that has a volume of 100 cm cubed.  Due: Tuesday, Jan. 7th

Ricketts Math - Interactive Website for Volume of a Triangular Prism

Use your knowledge on how to calculate the volume of a triangular prism to complete the questions on the website.  Make sure to show your calculations clearly on paper BEFORE you answer the question electronically so that the website will accurately tabulate your success rate.

Interactive Website for Volume of a Triangular Prism

Ricketts Math - Geometry and Measurement Test

There will be a geometry and measurement math test on Tuesday, Dec.10th.  Make sure to review your notes and refer to the pages in the textbook that we have covered in order to properly prepare for the test.

Ricketts Math - Grade 7 area of a trapezoid interative site

1. Click on the link to use the interactive tool to create a trapezoid with the following dimensions:

height - 6 units
base AB - 10 units
base CD - 12 units

2.Look at the blue text with the calculation of area. 

3.Click on the box that says "freeze dimensions".  Notice how the area does not change in the displayed formula. The area depends only on the height and base lengths, so as you can see, there are many trapezoids with a given set of dimensions which all have the same area.

4.What is the formula for area of a trapezoid?  Write the formula and make a trapezoid with the same measurements with grid paper and paste it into your math journal. 

Area of a trapezoid

Ricketts Math - Interactive Geoboard

Interactive Geoboard

Ricketts - Math Geometry and Measurement Word Wall vocabulary words

Create one page each for the 2 vocabulary word wall words you received today in class.  Each page should include:

• the word
• definition 
• 2 - 3 pictures to describe the word
• should be made with MINIMAL white space on the paper - we need to be able to read it from across the classroom
• colour and attention to detail demonstrated

Ricketts Math - Interactive Website for Geometry and Measurement

Protractor for measuring angles

Ricketts Math - Data Management Problems Solving Question and Test

Wednesday, Oct. 30th - 1 Problem Solving based question on the topic of Data Management will be completed independently and then submitted.  Students should review their notes and the "Problem Solving in Math" strategies.  The strategies will be posted so no need to memorize.

Friday, Nov. 1st - Data Management Test  - Students should review their notes on the various types of GRAPHS and PLOTS that were covered.  Also, review the concepts covered such as SURVEY QUESTIONS, BIAS, MEDIAN, MEAN , MODE.

Ricketts Math - Graph, table or chart to represent data from magazine

Due: Thursday, Oct. 24th - Submit your own graph, table or chart to represent the data you collected from the magazine.

Ricketts - Math Data Management Sampling

We started a new math unit for the strand of Data Management today.  Complete homework about sample questions in a survey for homework. 

Ricketts Math - Questions in math journal "Place Value" worksheet

2 Math journal questions about 1 000 000
AND
Place value worksheet
Due: Thursday, Oct. 10th