Probability: What are the Chances?

Enjoying Some Outdoor Fun!

Please enjoy some pictures from our outdoor activities today led by the Holy Names Leadership students and our very own Grade 8 leaders!

EQAO Classroom Tips

Please review the anchor charts attached for important test-taking tips!

EQAO practice assessments can be found at the following link:
http://www.eqao.com/en/assessments/junior-division/Pages/example-assessment-materials-2016.aspx

Angles

Please review the following two videos about angles!

Angle Basics:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGKwdHMiqCg

Measuring Angles:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n3KZR1DSEo



The following link provides students with the opportunity to practice using a protractor to measure various angles.

http://mail.wecdsb.on.ca/~david_petro/WebSketches/ProtractorAngles/index.html

Our Trip to Devonshire Mall!

Yesterday, we travelled to Devonshire Mall as part of the VIP program to get an inside look at how Mall Security operates. The students learned a lot of valuable information about how Mall Security works to keep it's patrons safe and had a great time doing so!

All About Algebra

We have begun a short unit on Algebra. Please follow the links below for tutorials on the basics of Algebra.

What is Algebra?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NybHckSEQBI

Solving Basic Equations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3XzepN03KQ&list=PLUPEBWbAHUszT_GebJK23JHdd_Bss1N-G

Celebrating Easter!

This afternoon, we celebrated the Easter season with our Reading Buddies through a reenactment of the Lord's Last Supper. Please enjoy a few pictures below!
Happy Easter!

Equivalent Ratios

Calculating Percent of a Number

Please follow the link below for a quick tutorial on how to calculate percent of a number.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR95Cbcjzus

Adding and Subtracting Fractions- Updated!

Below are a couple of different approaches to adding, subtracting (and comparing) fractions. We will be continuing to work on these concepts and strategies early next week!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5juto2ze8Lg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cXZn26QzMM

Comparing Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Be sure to review the Connect section from pg. 294 in the Math Makes Sense text for additional assistance.

Relating Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Please follow the link below for an explanation of mixed numbers and improper fractions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-55KA6kaXFY

More to follow!

Genius Hour Blogs

Rocco- http://roccogeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Lara- http://larasgeniushour.blogspot.com/

Lauren J. - http://laurenjgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Emma K. - http://emmakgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Tiana- http://tianageniushourblog.blogspot.ca/

Sophia- http://sophiapgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Claire- http://mydoyonsgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Leia- http://leiasgeniushour.blogspot.ca

Marisa- http://marisasgeniushour.blogspot.ca

Ana-Maria- http://anamariageniushour.blogspot.ca/

Caitlin- http://caitlinmgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Kylie- http://kyliesgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Noah N.- http://noahgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Noah B. - http://pcgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Noah A.- http://noahsgeniushourproject.blogspot.ca/

Colin- http://colingeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Katie- http://kkatiegeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Megan- http://megangeniushourblog.blogspot.ca/

Lauren C.- http://laurencipollageniushour.blogspot.ca/

Ryland- http://myrylandsguinesshourblog.blogspot.ca/

Emma S.- http://emmasouchgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Morgan- http://morgangeniushourblogspot.blogspot.ca/

Nolan- http://nolangeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Younan- http://younangeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Nadia- http://nadiasgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Maria- http://mariasgeniushour.blogspot.ca/

Ryan- http://ryansgenuishourblog.blogspot.ca/

Katrina- http://katrinageniushourblog.blogspot.ca/

Equivalent Fractions

Please follow the link below for a tutorial on equivalent fractions and percents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmVfZ9o-2gg



Below are links for online equivalent fraction activities:

http://www.mathplayground.com/Triplets/Triplets.html

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/memory_equivalent1.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/equivalent_fractions_shoot.htm

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/mathman_equivalent_fractions.htm

http://www.abcya.com/equivalent_fractions_bingo.htm

More About Fractions!

What is a Fraction?

Our focus in Math will be shifting to Fractions, Percents, and Ratios following the March Break. Please follow the link below for a video explanation of Fractions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA9XLJpQp3c&list=PL9B04FD26ADF88EBA

What is Genius Hour?

Please see the links below for an explanation!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMFQUtHsWhc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEQzKH7v0-Q

More details to follow!

Static Electricity Questions

Students are responsible for answering Communicate #1, 2.

Prime Factorization

Please follow the link below for a video about prime factorization.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGbOiYhHY2c

Surface Area of Triangular Prisms

Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms

Surface Area of Rectangular Prisms:
(Area of Top face + Area of Front Face + Area of Side Face) x 2




An example can be seen in the video below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl1uMOYFyf4&spfreload=5

Volume Formulas

Please see the attached photo for a more detailed explanation of important formulas for calculating the volume of three-dimensional prisms.

Volume and Capacity

Please refer to the anchor chart below for a review of volume and capacity.



Math Antics tutorial video (up to the 8:00 mark)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJwecTgce6c

Metric Conversions: Mass

Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

When multiplying decimal values by 10, 100, 1000, count the zeroes then shift the decimal in your answer to the right.
When dividing decimal values by 10, 100, 1000, count the zeroes then shift the decimal in your answer to the left.
When multiplying decimal values by 0.1, 0.01, 0.001, count the zeroes and shift the decimal in your answer to the left.

Decimal Arithmetic

Please see the video below for a detailed explanation about decimal arithmetic:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwh4SD1ToFc

Rounding Decimals

Please review the video below for tips on rounding whole number and decimal values:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-E18EqSVk

Remember: 4 and below, round down
5 and above, round up

Comparing Decimals

Decimals

Today we discussed decimals which represent parts of a whole. See the link below for a place value explanation of decimals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG6ILNOiMgM

Students are strongly encouraged to use place value charts (which they were provided with) as they continue to familiarize themselves with decimal numbers and values.