This is the handout that I'm giving students to get started with the second semester.

1. Dear ________________________:
Your mission during the month of January 2015 is to complete the Study Island topics
which were covered in the first semester. Below you will see which topics are included.
Your goal is to have at least 25 questions completed with a score of 70% or higher in
each section. You will be given class time to complete these during the first week of
January. The more you are able to accomplish in class, the better off you will be. Notice
that the goal is not to be the first to complete, but to have 70% or higher with 25 or more
questions on each topic.
If you are not sure about a topic, be sure to read the lesson BEFORE you start on the
questions. The lower you score on a topic, the more difficult it is to raise your score.
Also, do not try to do all 25 questions the first time. Try only 10­15, then go back into the
lesson to finish at another time.
There will be study sessions and guidance given in class, after school, and during
lunch. Be watching for when certain topics will be taught. Take charge of your learning
to become a better mathematician.
If you are having difficulty on a topic (for example, you have less than a 50% after 10
questions) talk with Mr. Purcell about how to get some assistance.
Study Island Topic
Number of Questions Completed Score after
completing 25
questions
2. Algebraic Reasoning
a. Patterns
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2. Algebraic Reasoning
b. Symbolize Problem
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2. Algebraic Reasoning
c. Algebraic Expressions
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
2. Algebraic Reasoning
d. Solve Equations
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
continued on back

2. 3. Number Sense & Operation
a. Fractions, Decimals, &
Percents
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
3. Number Sense & Operation
b. Compare & Order Numbers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
3. Number Sense & Operation
c. Multiply & Divide
Fractions & Decimals
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
3. Number Sense & Operation
d. Estimate Solutions
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
3. Number Sense & Operation
e. Compute with Integers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
3. Number Sense & Operation
f. Real World Problems
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
3. Number Sense & Operation
g. Exponents
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
If you feel that you may need extra time besides what is given during class, be sure to
take advantage of After School Tutoring or talk with Mr. Purcell about another way to
finish your mission on time.
When you complete your mission, check with Mr. Purcell and have him review your
mission paper (this page).
Failure to complete your mission by January 30, 2015, could result in detentions until
the mission is completed.
I finished Mission January 2015 on ___________________ as approved by Mr. Purcell.
___________________________ __________________________
(student signature) (teacher signature)