Friday - Addition of Integers

Friday we began discussing one of the most important topics we will learn all year, integer operations.  We will learn how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers which are the set of whole numbers and their opposites.  Friday we learned about addition of integers.

Students need to remember the following process:
- If your signs are alike you add your numbers and keep the sign of the problem.
     ex.  5 + 8 = 13          -6 + (-5) = -11

- If your signs are different you subtract your numbers and take the sign of the number with the greatest absolute value (the distance the number is from 0).
     ex. -6 + 3 = -3           9 + (-15) = -6

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Here is a .pdf file of my lesson on addition of integers.

Number Sets

Today in class we discussed types of numbers such as natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers, imaginary and complex numbers.  By the end of class the students were asked to place individual numbers into their proper set.  The students did a great job.  Below is a graphic we used in class to help the students understand how all the sets are connected.

Click on the link below if you want to learn more about number sets.

http://www.mathsisfun.com/sets/number-types.html

Pre-Test

Today we took a Pre-Test over Computation skills.  Most students seemed to do ok with whole numbers, and add and subtract decimals, but fractions and integers we need some work.  Good thing integers will be our topic of conversation for the next few days.

Tomorrow, we will discuss sets of numbers like counting numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers, imaginary numbers, and complex numbers.

First Day

The first day of school went pretty well.  I was pleased with how things went.  Today we find out how much the students remember about math.  Good luck on the Pre-Test.

Monday at Mance Park

I hope all the students are ready for Monday.  Students will report to their grade level gym, get a copy of their class schedule, and at about 7:40 be released to go to their 1st period class.  7th graders will go to a general assembly during 1st period to discuss policies and procedures with our Principal, Mr. Bennett.  8th grade will do the same thing during their 2nd period class.  When not in the assembly during 1st through 4th periods you will discuss topics in the Mance Park handbook.  During 5th through 7th periods teachers get to begin class.

Here is a look at your Principals.  From left to right you have Mr. Dunbar, AP for 8th Grade, Mr. Bennett, Principal, and Mr. Spencer, AP for 7th grade.

Meet and Greet

I want to thank all the parents for coming to the 7th grade Meet and Greet at Mance Park Middle School.  The turnout was great.  I look forward to working with each of you during this upcoming school year.

We will begin the year with Integers.  Watch this short video if you would like a preview.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zXlT1GtWTU

Welcome

Welcome to Mr. Nash's 7th Grade PreAP Math class.  You will learn many new things this year.  Come ready to learn.

The best way to contact me is through email.  I check my email frequently so I will try to get back to you as soon as I can.  You may send text messages to my Google Voice mail, but I keep it on silent so I don't check it as frequently.  I typically will not respond after 9:00pm or before 6:00am.

Contact information:
email:  jnash@huntsville-isd.org
School Phone Number:  936.293.2755
Google Voice mail:  936.755.3198