Welcome to Math 7!  I am so excited to start this new school year and get to know you all!  Answer the questions below by listing the numbers in the comment section and putting the correct answer next to the correct number.  I can’t wait to get to know you all!

1. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

2. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

3. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

4. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

5.  IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

6. COMPUTER OR TELEVISION?

7. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK YOU HAVE READ?

8. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

9. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

   10. WHAT IS THE BEST THING YOU LIKE ABOUT MATH?

Mathematical Reflections Investigation 1

In this investivation, you learned ways to order and operate with positive and negative numbers.  The following questions will help you summarize what you have learned.

Think about your answers to these questions.  Discuss your ideas with other students and your teacher.  Then blog a summary of your findings.

1. How do you decide which of the two numbers is greater when...
     a) both numbers are positive?
     b) both numbers are negative?
     c) one number is positive and one number is negative?

2. What does comparing locations of numbers on a number line tell you about the numbers?