Practice working with integers - both positive and negative.
Negative Numbers - Extra Worksheet 1
Monday, May 30, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Sneaked or Snuck?
Sneaked or snuck? Which one is it?
Brian Klems addresses the answer:
'"Sneaked" versus "snuck" is one of those classic grammarian conundrums that you'll hear word enthusiasts debate all the time. Many people (like my sister) will say "snuck" without even slight hesitation, while supporters of "sneaked" (like me) will adamantly throw red flags on them, calling them out for improper use of our fine English language. But do we who say "sneaked" really have a case against the "snuck-ers" of the world?'
Click here for the rest of the article.
Brian Klems addresses the answer:
'"Sneaked" versus "snuck" is one of those classic grammarian conundrums that you'll hear word enthusiasts debate all the time. Many people (like my sister) will say "snuck" without even slight hesitation, while supporters of "sneaked" (like me) will adamantly throw red flags on them, calling them out for improper use of our fine English language. But do we who say "sneaked" really have a case against the "snuck-ers" of the world?'
Click here for the rest of the article.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Free Science Activity Book
Have some fun this summer! Education.com is offering a free science activity book (in pdf format).
Click here to download it.
Click here to download it.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
How to Tackle Homework
Trying to finish out the school year strong? Here are some great ideas on how to tackle your homework.
from Schoolfamily.com
"Homework. It may be the least favored compound word in a kid’s vocabulary and one sure to elicit groans. “But Mom, school’s over. I’m home. Why do I have to do more work?” Sound familiar? Your child hates doing homework, and you hate the nightly test of wills when you push him to complete it. But there is a better way. It starts with understanding what’s keeping your child from doing his work: a lack of motivation or a lack of skills."
Click here for the rest of the article.
from Schoolfamily.com
"Homework. It may be the least favored compound word in a kid’s vocabulary and one sure to elicit groans. “But Mom, school’s over. I’m home. Why do I have to do more work?” Sound familiar? Your child hates doing homework, and you hate the nightly test of wills when you push him to complete it. But there is a better way. It starts with understanding what’s keeping your child from doing his work: a lack of motivation or a lack of skills."
Click here for the rest of the article.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
The Top 5 Life Skills Your Kid Needs for College (from Education.com)
The school year is almost done, and seniors graduating from high school are looking forward to the next chapter: College!
Education.com has a really great article on what skills your kid needs to be ready for college.
"Is your teen confident in his ability to handle responsibilities from cooking his own dinner to deciding how to spend his time? Are you confident in his ability to handle those responsibilities?"
To read the rest of the article, go here.
Education.com has a really great article on what skills your kid needs to be ready for college.
"Is your teen confident in his ability to handle responsibilities from cooking his own dinner to deciding how to spend his time? Are you confident in his ability to handle those responsibilities?"
To read the rest of the article, go here.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
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