Bath V. Shower Activity

Today in class we compared the cost of taking a shower to the cost of taking a bath.  We watched the videos at this link to decide.  For $25 Malloy money answer this question from the sequel:

How long of a shower can he have with the same amount of water he used for the bath?

Voter Turn-out Convert Decimals to Percentages

Need to practice converting decimals to percents?  Want to earn $20 Malloy dollars at the same time?  Print out this worksheet here, complete, and return to Mrs. Malloy to accomplish both tasks!

Taxable Sales Jump 10.4 Percent in September - Percentages Problem

Read this article about taxable sales increasing in Nevada in September.

1. What fraction of Nevada Counties showed sales increases in September? What percentage is this? How do you write it as a decimal?

2. What percent did sales tax decrease in Washoe County?  How do you write this as a decimal?

3. Do you think this means our economy is improving or not?  Why or why not?

Bring answers to Mrs. Malloy for $25 Malloy Dollars!

Decimals Quiz

Take this quick quiz to earn $20 Malloy Dollars!

Teens Don't Eat Enough Fruits and Vegetables!

According to a new study by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers, teens are not eating enough fruit and vegetables.

For $25 Malloy Dollars, your assignment is to:

1. Read this article.

2. Convert all of the percentages into fractions and decimals - display in some easy to read format ( a chart or columns perhaps?)

If you don't remember how to do this:

1st - Check your notebook!

2nd - Watch this video:


Bonus: (for an additional $10 Malloy Dollars)

1. How many students ate vegetables less than once per day?