Welcome!

Article posted September 27, 2007 at 05:05 PM GMT0 • Reads 320

Welcome to our new blogging site! We will be using this site to talk and discuss a problem of the week. Each of you will need to submit comments, questions, and solutions to these problems. I'll post our first problem of the week next week. Get ready and have fun!

Adding & Subtracting Decimals

Article posted October 9, 2007 at 06:26 PM GMT0 • Reads 32

Explain how to add and subtract decimals in your own words. Please use an example to explain.

Fractions

Article posted November 11, 2007 at 03:59 PM GMT0 • Reads 32

Describe how you would find an equivalent fraction for four-fifths. What are the parts of the fraction? Explain and use an example for your equivalent fraction.

Blogging

Article posted November 19, 2007 at 05:29 PM GMT0 • Reads 32

Welcome! Please find your name on the right in the correct class and click on it. It will bring you to a new page. In the top left corner, type in your name and password. Now you may create your own blog web page. This is where you will be posting your own "articles" or blogs to answer questions of the week. Please create an article to answer one of the questions that has already been posted.

11/29 Homework

Article posted November 29, 2007 at 04:50 PM GMT0 • Reads 124

Read and answer the following questions. Provide a thoughtful explanation. Do NOT just put the answer in your blog. You need to explain how you arrived at your solution. Your grade will be based on a 5-point rubric which was explained in class. Please post on your blog page under the "articles" section. Comment ONLY if you have questions on how to access the blog or run into trouble. Remember to check "request for publishing" or I do not see it before selecting save. Good Luck, Have Fun & Happy Blogging!





YOUR HOMEWORK:

Tickets at an amusment park cost $42.00 for adults. Junior tickets (for anyone under 48 inches) cost $27.00. Starlight tickets (after 5:00pm) go for $32.00 each.

The Hill family: Bill & Jill and their kids Bill, Jr. & Lill (both over 48 inches) went to the amusement park. They bought Starlight tickets. How much money did they save buying Starlight tickets instead of buying adult tickets?