Mrs. Svitak (8C) Week of 10/6-10/10
Published by Mrs. Svitak (8C) October 3rd, 2008 in Announcements.The 8th Graders will be visiting the Art Institute this Tuesday, 10/7. We will take our vocab test before we leave!
Good luck to all the teams that have games this weekend, Go Chargers!!
8Th Grade Math:
8-2 should expect a Ch. 8 Quiz Wednesday.
8-3: No test or quiz this week.
POTW (8)
Hiking boots that cost $150 a pair are reduced by 40% for a special weekend sale. By what percent must the special sale price be increased to bring the price back to $150?
7th Grade Math:
No tests or quizzes this week due to the IOWA Tests.
POTW (7)
Roy is wrapping a gift. He wants to cover an 8in x 10in x 5in box with wrapping paper. How many square inches of paper will he need if the paper fits perfectly over the box? How much ribbon will he need to go around the box and add a bow that requires 15 inches of ribbon?
6th Grade Math:
The trip that Lewis and Clark took lasted about two and a half (2 1/2 ) years and covered almost 8000 miles. At today’s gas prices, how much would it cost your family to make the same trip in your family’s SUV, which averages 25 mpg? About how many days long will you and your family’s vacation be if you visit historic sites along the way, traveling about 200 miles per day? For today’s gas price, use $3.85.
