Monday: We were able to take our quiz today. Most students finished it. Homework was make up work. I also sent home progress reports today. These need to be signed by parents & returned by Wednesday. Extra Credit for turning them in by Tuesday.
Tuesday: Today we worked independently on Task 2. Students are to come tomorrow with questions, however, they need to have some of it done in order for their questions to be answered. This can be done in their notebooks or on a separate piece of paper. Task 2 document
Wednesday: Today we did Task 2 together in class. We answered questions the students had regarding what was required on the task. Calculator are allowed as long as students are showing their work as well. Homework tonight is a make up time - any tests/quizzes/missing work.
Thursday: Today's lesson was about sequences. The homework was given in class to 3rd period. 5th period did not get the homework due to me being called out for a meeting at the last minute. They will do it in class Friday. Come see me for the work.
Friday: Today we covered sequences a little more in depth. Homework is this Worksheet
Friday, October 25, 2013
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Week 5 ~ Oct 21-25 ~ Math 8
Monday: Today we finished discussing scientific notation & how to compare them. Remember to make the numbers either all in scientific or all in Standard notation before comparing! HW Pg 207 # 37, 40-49.
Tuesday: Today we completed Task 4 in class. Most students were able to completely finish & turn it in, but a few needed to take it home. The task instructions are below & you need to complete them in your Interactive Notebook. Today's homework is to work on any make up work you may need to finish.
TASK 4: Since you did such a great job with the monster trucks, NASA hired you to use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the distance from earth of a newly discovered planet that they have named Daffy. Satellites show that Daffy is 9 billion miles east of earth and 12 billion miles north of earth. However, to be consistent with how NASA’s technology was designed, your answer must be scientific notation.
• Working independently, apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine how far away Daffy is from earth in billions of miles.
• Verify the accuracy of your calculations by comparing with your teammates.
• Convert your answer to scientific notation.
• In scientific notation, how much farther is Daffy north of Earth than east of Earth.
• While making your calculations, you decide to take out a telescope to see if you can locate Daffy. You are unable to, however which searching for Daffy you discover a brand new planet that is four times as far away as Daffy. Your task is to calculate the distance of the new planet so you can name it after yourself.
Wednesday: Today students looked at their current progress reports and decided what 3 things they wanted to do to raise their grade. This was also their homework!
Thursday: We made it to the end of Unit 2. In class we worked on a UPS-Check model of solving word problems. We did 2 examples in class. Friday, we'll take a quiz over the same material. To get full points, students must be able to fill out each section of the UPS check form (Understand, Plan, Solve, Check)
Friday: Quiz Today! Almost everyone finished it in class. Homework is a blue worksheet which reviews evaluating expressions. If you need a copy of it please come see me!
Tuesday: Today we completed Task 4 in class. Most students were able to completely finish & turn it in, but a few needed to take it home. The task instructions are below & you need to complete them in your Interactive Notebook. Today's homework is to work on any make up work you may need to finish.
TASK 4: Since you did such a great job with the monster trucks, NASA hired you to use the Pythagorean Theorem to calculate the distance from earth of a newly discovered planet that they have named Daffy. Satellites show that Daffy is 9 billion miles east of earth and 12 billion miles north of earth. However, to be consistent with how NASA’s technology was designed, your answer must be scientific notation.
• Working independently, apply the Pythagorean Theorem to determine how far away Daffy is from earth in billions of miles.
• Verify the accuracy of your calculations by comparing with your teammates.
• Convert your answer to scientific notation.
• In scientific notation, how much farther is Daffy north of Earth than east of Earth.
• While making your calculations, you decide to take out a telescope to see if you can locate Daffy. You are unable to, however which searching for Daffy you discover a brand new planet that is four times as far away as Daffy. Your task is to calculate the distance of the new planet so you can name it after yourself.
Wednesday: Today students looked at their current progress reports and decided what 3 things they wanted to do to raise their grade. This was also their homework!
Thursday: We made it to the end of Unit 2. In class we worked on a UPS-Check model of solving word problems. We did 2 examples in class. Friday, we'll take a quiz over the same material. To get full points, students must be able to fill out each section of the UPS check form (Understand, Plan, Solve, Check)
Friday: Quiz Today! Almost everyone finished it in class. Homework is a blue worksheet which reviews evaluating expressions. If you need a copy of it please come see me!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Week 4 ~ Oct 14 - 18 Algebra 1
Monday: We began our discussion of systems of equations by looking at their graphs. HW Pg 378 # 2-5, 8-10, 12, 13
Tuesday: Today we solved systems by adding or subtracting the 2 equations together. HW Pg 394, # 6-8, 18-20, 25-27
Wednesday: Continuing with our systems of equations lessons, these required a couple extra steps but are quite simple once you find the pattern. HW Pg 401 # 8-11, 18-21, 46
Thursday: Today we learned to graph linear inequalities. HW is Pg 429 # 6-14, 19-22
Week 4 ~ October 14-18 ~ Math 8
Monday ~ Today we finished up our Task 2 by writing a memo to the company explaining our new ramp lengths. We started this example in class & students just needed to finish it for homework.
Tuesday ~ We began working on Task 3 which was a final ramp design as well a a proof that the area we found was correct. This is a mostly in class project that we'll be finishing tomorrow. The dimensions for the final ramp are 24 feet high and 32 feet long.
Wednesday ~ We finished working on Task 3 today. Many students were able to finish in class, those who didn't need to finish it at home tonight. Here is a photo of what the project should look like.
Thursday ~ Today we discussed the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem. Basically you just need to take the 3 lengths they give you and plug them into the formula. If it is a true statement, the triangle is a right triangle. If not, then the triangle is NOT a right triangle. HW: Pg 468 # 13-18, 43
Tuesday ~ We began working on Task 3 which was a final ramp design as well a a proof that the area we found was correct. This is a mostly in class project that we'll be finishing tomorrow. The dimensions for the final ramp are 24 feet high and 32 feet long.
Wednesday ~ We finished working on Task 3 today. Many students were able to finish in class, those who didn't need to finish it at home tonight. Here is a photo of what the project should look like.
Thursday ~ Today we discussed the converse of the Pythagorean Theorem. Basically you just need to take the 3 lengths they give you and plug them into the formula. If it is a true statement, the triangle is a right triangle. If not, then the triangle is NOT a right triangle. HW: Pg 468 # 13-18, 43
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Week 3 ~ Oct 7 - 11 ~ Algebra 1
Welcome to week 3! Progress reports will be sent out this week!
Monday: We discussed the rules for products and exponents. These are in the book, but we also took notes on them and then practiced them. HW: Pg 463, # 8-14 evens, 20-30 evens, 37, 48
Tuesday: Today we finished up our exponent rules with the quotient rules. Again, they are in the book and in our notes. HW: Pg 470 # 8-18 evens, 22-32 evens, 43, 44
Wednesday: Today we discussed fractional exponents. Fraction Exponents Video HW: Pg 501 # 18-21, 25-30
Thursday: Today we worked on Task 1 in class. What was not finished was to be done for homework. This should be done in your Interactive Notebook, so it won't be part of the homework packet for tomorrow. Task 1 Document
Friday: Today we took Quiz 2C & turned in our HW packet. I also checked off the Task 1 for completion. The homework for the weekend is to get caught up on any missing work or test corrections.
Monday: We discussed the rules for products and exponents. These are in the book, but we also took notes on them and then practiced them. HW: Pg 463, # 8-14 evens, 20-30 evens, 37, 48
Tuesday: Today we finished up our exponent rules with the quotient rules. Again, they are in the book and in our notes. HW: Pg 470 # 8-18 evens, 22-32 evens, 43, 44
Wednesday: Today we discussed fractional exponents. Fraction Exponents Video HW: Pg 501 # 18-21, 25-30
Thursday: Today we worked on Task 1 in class. What was not finished was to be done for homework. This should be done in your Interactive Notebook, so it won't be part of the homework packet for tomorrow. Task 1 Document
Friday: Today we took Quiz 2C & turned in our HW packet. I also checked off the Task 1 for completion. The homework for the weekend is to get caught up on any missing work or test corrections.
Week 3 ~ Oct 7 - 11~ Math 8
Welcome to Week 3!
Monday: We worked on finding the missing side in a right triangle. Homework: Pg 467 # 4, 5, 11, 12, & Pg 501, #18-20. Pythagorean Theorem Video
Tuesday: Today we worked on word problems and real world examples of the Pythagorean Theorem. Remember to draw your picture to help you find which side you're looking for! HW: Pg 467, # 6, 19, 34, 44
Wednesday: We worked on using Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between 1 points on a graph. There is a formula, but it is big and ugly! Instead, plot the 2 points, connect them and draw a right triangle. Then count the length of each side and plug it into our formula. HW: Pg 479 # 11-14
Thursday: Task 1 was on the agenda for today! Attached are the necessary papers you need to complete the work. to get a 3 out of 3, You'll need to draw the 3 triangles, label them correctly and find the the correct answer (in feet). To get some extra credit, you'll need to explain how you know your ramp length is correct (think of using the longest side & shortcut method). Task 1 Instructions Ramp A Ramp B Ramp C
Friday: Today we did Task 2. The company has come back and said they want to see each of the ramps with the height increased by 5 feet. Complete these drawings and calculations correctly to earn 3 out of 3. To get a 4, you'll need to find the ramp length if you increased the height by 10 feet. We did 1 example in class.
Monday: We worked on finding the missing side in a right triangle. Homework: Pg 467 # 4, 5, 11, 12, & Pg 501, #18-20. Pythagorean Theorem Video
Tuesday: Today we worked on word problems and real world examples of the Pythagorean Theorem. Remember to draw your picture to help you find which side you're looking for! HW: Pg 467, # 6, 19, 34, 44
Wednesday: We worked on using Pythagorean Theorem to find the distance between 1 points on a graph. There is a formula, but it is big and ugly! Instead, plot the 2 points, connect them and draw a right triangle. Then count the length of each side and plug it into our formula. HW: Pg 479 # 11-14
Thursday: Task 1 was on the agenda for today! Attached are the necessary papers you need to complete the work. to get a 3 out of 3, You'll need to draw the 3 triangles, label them correctly and find the the correct answer (in feet). To get some extra credit, you'll need to explain how you know your ramp length is correct (think of using the longest side & shortcut method). Task 1 Instructions Ramp A Ramp B Ramp C
Friday: Today we did Task 2. The company has come back and said they want to see each of the ramps with the height increased by 5 feet. Complete these drawings and calculations correctly to earn 3 out of 3. To get a 4, you'll need to find the ramp length if you increased the height by 10 feet. We did 1 example in class.
Triad 2 ~ Week 2 ~ Sept 30 - Oct 4 ~ Algebra
In an effort to keep the number of posts down and make it easier to navigate, I'll put making 1 homework post per class per week. I'll add to it daily so as to keep it up to date.
Monday: HW: Pg 260, # 5, 6, 14-17, 25
Tuesday: We began discussing exponential equations today. Homework is an Exponent WS, # 1-4. See me to get a copy of it.
Wednesday: I was out at a training today. The students took notes & worked on the Exponent WS # 5-8
Thursday: We revisited the lessons from yesterday, homework is the same as Wednesday. Basically just gave the students an extra day to work on it.
Friday: Quiz today! We also turned in HW packets for the week and checked Interactive Notebooks. Homework is a WS that deals with the exponential growth of bacteria. See me for another copy.
Monday: HW: Pg 260, # 5, 6, 14-17, 25
Tuesday: We began discussing exponential equations today. Homework is an Exponent WS, # 1-4. See me to get a copy of it.
Wednesday: I was out at a training today. The students took notes & worked on the Exponent WS # 5-8
Thursday: We revisited the lessons from yesterday, homework is the same as Wednesday. Basically just gave the students an extra day to work on it.
Friday: Quiz today! We also turned in HW packets for the week and checked Interactive Notebooks. Homework is a WS that deals with the exponential growth of bacteria. See me for another copy.
Triad 2 ~ Week 2 ~ Sept 30 - Oct 4 ~ Math 8
In an effort to make this easier to navigate, I've decided to just do one post for each week and add to it. Here is the homework for the 2nd week of Triad 2
Monday: Finishing up our square roots lesson, HW: Pg 456 # 25-30, 45, 49-51
Tuesday: We proved the Pythagoren Theorem by cutting triangles They should be in the interactive
notebook. HW: Find the area of the "C" square and how long is 1 side.
Wednesday: I was out at a training today, students began taking notes on the Pythagorean Theorem, HW: Page 467 # 3, 8, 9, 37-40
Thursday: We revisited the notes they took yesterday with some extra examples and explanation. HW is the same as yesterday.
Friday: Quiz today, Square root approximation Worksheet, see me for a copy
Monday: Finishing up our square roots lesson, HW: Pg 456 # 25-30, 45, 49-51
Tuesday: We proved the Pythagoren Theorem by cutting triangles They should be in the interactive
notebook. HW: Find the area of the "C" square and how long is 1 side.
Wednesday: I was out at a training today, students began taking notes on the Pythagorean Theorem, HW: Page 467 # 3, 8, 9, 37-40
Thursday: We revisited the notes they took yesterday with some extra examples and explanation. HW is the same as yesterday.
Friday: Quiz today, Square root approximation Worksheet, see me for a copy
Friday, September 27 ~ Algebra
Quiz today! After the quiz students were able to work on their homework. The worksheet reviews functions. See me to get a copy of it.
Friday, September 27 ~ Math 8
Today we took a quiz. Homework is a worksheet reviewing Integer Multiplication. See me to get a copy of it!
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