That Quiz Links

I have set up a that quiz site for my

first and second period 7th grade math class at
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classpage?00302467abc4693

fourth period 7th grade math class
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classpage?0030234789c46ab

seventh period
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classpage?003012456df46f9

8th period
http://www.thatquiz.org/tq/classpage?0030256bcef46fb
I will give you your user names and passwords.  I will also be adding other classes throughout the week, so check back to see when your class is listed.

Each test that you complete with mastery (80% or better) is worth $50 Malloy dollars.

Facebook Users

There are 36 students in first period and 30 students in fourth period.  If the above percentages are correct for our class,

1. How many students in our class use the internet?
2. How many students in our class use Facebook?

Bring in the answer to Mrs. Malloy to earn $10 Malloy money.

Dirty Jeans?

Levi Strauss & Company estimates that a pair of jeans uses about 3,500 liters of water in its lifecycle. This includes water used in irrigating the cotton crop, stone washing the denim and laundering them at home once a week. However, the denim company claims that the water used drops to about 2,700 liters if jeans are washed half as often. By what percent does the water consumption change when jeans are washed half as often?

Submit the answer to me to earn $10 Malloy money!

Mobile App Survey

Recently a poll was conducted regarding user preferences for mobile apps.  The results are below:

For $5.00 Malloy money, what do the results tell you about the poll?

Multiplication Timed Tests

If you need extra help with those pesky multiplication facts, you will want to visit the links below!  Plus - if you print out a sheet (and answer the questions) or write down the problems and answers and turn them into me you will earn $20 Malloy money!  Woo Hoo!

Here is an interactive self correcting timed test for you to try out. 

You can also find quizzes for each fact family here. (Scroll down to evaluate)

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?

Finding Percents Video

What Type of Software?

Daily Infographic surveyed a group of design professionals and compiled the data above.  Using this data, answer the following questions:

1. What percentage use Microsoft Word most often?

2. What percentage use Google Docs most often?

3. What fraction of design professionals use Evernote most often for note taking?

Turn in your answers to Mrs. Malloy for $20 Malloy Money!