Monday: Today we did Task 1 in class. The assignment is below and it is due on Tuesday.
Task 1
A customer would like an open box made from copper that has a volume of 120 cubic inches. It needs to be three inches tall. They don't care how wide it is, but it must be 3 inches longer than it is wide. copper sheets are sold in rectangular pieces. What re the dimensions of the copper sheet you should buy in order to build this box? For extra points: If copper costs$0.30 per square inch, how much will it cost to build this box?
Tuesday: To get us ready for Wednesday's lesson, today we learned how to solve equations using the square root method. Homework is Pg 636, # 4-28 evens
Wednesday: Today we learned how to complete the square. Complete the Square Video Homework is Pg 646, # 3-8, 16-23
Thursday: Today, students worked in class on Completing the square with more complex problems. Homework is Pg 646 # 31-39
Friday: Today we took a quick quiz on completing the square. This weekend is a catch-up weekend. Use it to do any missing work or test corrections that you may need to get done!
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Math 8 ~ Week 4 ~ January 27 - 31
Monday: Today we practiced writing an equation from a line or from 2 given points. Homework is Pg 422 # 8-17
Tuesday: Today's focus was on drawing a best fit line for a scatter plot. Check out the video for some pointers. Best Fit Line Video Homework is the Best Fit Worksheet and is available in my room.
Wednesday: Today we looked at how to use the best fit line to predict a value and how to find the equation of the best fit line. Homework is Pg 422, # 7, 26, 33, 47
Thursday: Today we did task 1 in class. If you were absent, you can make up tomorrow!
Friday: Today we finished Task 1. The forms you need are attached. I'll be collecting Task 1 on Monday. To get full credit, you'll need to have the following in your packet:
~Data list (measurements of yourself and classmates)
~ Scatter Plot
~Best Fit Line on Scatter Plot
~1 Paragraph explaining how you know your best fit line is accurate and reasonable.
Data for Absent Students Blank Data Table Scatter Plot Graph
Tuesday: Today's focus was on drawing a best fit line for a scatter plot. Check out the video for some pointers. Best Fit Line Video Homework is the Best Fit Worksheet and is available in my room.
Wednesday: Today we looked at how to use the best fit line to predict a value and how to find the equation of the best fit line. Homework is Pg 422, # 7, 26, 33, 47
Thursday: Today we did task 1 in class. If you were absent, you can make up tomorrow!
Friday: Today we finished Task 1. The forms you need are attached. I'll be collecting Task 1 on Monday. To get full credit, you'll need to have the following in your packet:
~Data list (measurements of yourself and classmates)
~ Scatter Plot
~Best Fit Line on Scatter Plot
~1 Paragraph explaining how you know your best fit line is accurate and reasonable.
Data for Absent Students Blank Data Table Scatter Plot Graph
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Algebra ~ Week 3 ~ January 21 - 24
Monday: NO SCHOOL! YAHOO!!!
Tuesday & Wednesday: We spent these days MAP testing. You have 1 graphing worksheet to complete for Wednesday. As always, if you don't have one, you can find an extra copy in my room on the worksheet wall!
Thursday & Friday: Both days were spent working on factoring special polynomials. Homework is Pg 576 # 3-14. Since I was out on Thursday, you have until Monday to turn in your HW packet!
Tuesday & Wednesday: We spent these days MAP testing. You have 1 graphing worksheet to complete for Wednesday. As always, if you don't have one, you can find an extra copy in my room on the worksheet wall!
Thursday & Friday: Both days were spent working on factoring special polynomials. Homework is Pg 576 # 3-14. Since I was out on Thursday, you have until Monday to turn in your HW packet!
Math 8 ~ Week 3 ~ January 21 - 24
Monday: NO SCHOOL! YAHOO!!!
Tuesday & Wednesday: We spent these days MAP testing. You have 1 graphing worksheet to complete for Wednesday. As always, if you don't have one, you can find an extra copy in my room on the worksheet wall!
Thursday: I was out of the class today, Students had a graphing worksheet to do in class that was also homework. If you need an extra copy, come see me!
Friday: Today we graded the road trip project in class & turned it in. Homework for the weekend is to get caught up on any missing work or test corrections as well as organize your notes.
Tuesday & Wednesday: We spent these days MAP testing. You have 1 graphing worksheet to complete for Wednesday. As always, if you don't have one, you can find an extra copy in my room on the worksheet wall!
Thursday: I was out of the class today, Students had a graphing worksheet to do in class that was also homework. If you need an extra copy, come see me!
Friday: Today we graded the road trip project in class & turned it in. Homework for the weekend is to get caught up on any missing work or test corrections as well as organize your notes.
Algebra ~ Week 2 ~ January 13 - 17
This week we are focusing on factoring some more! There are several methods to use, we will be using the X and the Box method and seen here X-Box Method for Factoring
Monday: Pg 569, # 3-14
Tuesday: Pg 570, #24-26, 33-35
Wednesday: Pg 570, # 44, 53-55, 57-59\
Thursday: Pg 595, # 19-24, 34, 35
Friday: Today we took a quiz. Homework for the long weekend is to make sure your notes are caught up and ready to go for next week!
Math 8 ~ Week 2 ~ January 13 - 17
Monday: Today we continued to work on graphing lines using slope intercept form. HW was Pg 416, # 20, 31a &b, 32 a, 34-37
Tuesday - Friday: We worked in class on Tasks 1-4. Students had ample time in class to get these done. I'll be collecting them next week!
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Have a great 3 day weekend!
Tuesday - Friday: We worked in class on Tasks 1-4. Students had ample time in class to get these done. I'll be collecting them next week!
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Task 4
Have a great 3 day weekend!
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Algebra ~ Week 1 ~ Jan 6-10
Monday : Time to get back in the swing of things! We spent today reviewing the concepts of solving and factoring polynomials. Homework is a Factoring worksheet. If you need a copy, you can get one the classroom on the worksheet wall.
Tuesday: Today we began factoring quadratic equations! Remember that the method in the book is a little different from how I taught you today, so use your notes & check out the video for a reminder! Factor Quadractics
Homework: Pg 559, # 3-17
Wednesday: We finished up factoring our quadratic equations today with a lesson on solving them. Remember, finding the roots means the same thing as being equal to zero!
Homework, Pg 559, # 22-25, 34-36, 38-40
Thursday: Today we looked at how to use quadratic equations in solving word problems.
Homework, Pg 561, #64-70
Friday: Quiz Day! After the quiz students were given a worksheet to work on. It is available on the worksheet wall in my classroom.
Tuesday: Today we began factoring quadratic equations! Remember that the method in the book is a little different from how I taught you today, so use your notes & check out the video for a reminder! Factor Quadractics
Homework: Pg 559, # 3-17
Wednesday: We finished up factoring our quadratic equations today with a lesson on solving them. Remember, finding the roots means the same thing as being equal to zero!
Homework, Pg 559, # 22-25, 34-36, 38-40
Thursday: Today we looked at how to use quadratic equations in solving word problems.
Homework, Pg 561, #64-70
Friday: Quiz Day! After the quiz students were given a worksheet to work on. It is available on the worksheet wall in my classroom.
Math 8 ~ Week 1 ~ January 6-10
Monday: Today we got back in the swing of things with some quick classroom review activities. Homework was the worksheet which is available in my classroom on the Worksheet wall
Tuesday: Today we began looking at the slope of a line. If you need a little help, check out these 2 videos. Find slope on a graph Video Slope between 2 points
Homework is in the textbook, Pg 407, # 8-10, 22-27, 35, 41-44
Wednesday: Slope-Intercept form was our topic today! Homework is Pg 415, # 10-12, 14-19
Thursday: We continued practicing graphing lines today. Homework is Pg 416, # 22-27, however, you need to ignore the directions & graph the equations instead.
Friday: Quiz Day! After the quiz, you had a worksheet to work on. Extra copies can be found in my room on the worksheet wall.
Tuesday: Today we began looking at the slope of a line. If you need a little help, check out these 2 videos. Find slope on a graph Video Slope between 2 points
Homework is in the textbook, Pg 407, # 8-10, 22-27, 35, 41-44
Wednesday: Slope-Intercept form was our topic today! Homework is Pg 415, # 10-12, 14-19
Thursday: We continued practicing graphing lines today. Homework is Pg 416, # 22-27, however, you need to ignore the directions & graph the equations instead.
Friday: Quiz Day! After the quiz, you had a worksheet to work on. Extra copies can be found in my room on the worksheet wall.
New Semester!
Welcome to 2nd Semester!
First off, I'd like to apologize for not updating the blog in a while. Time got away from me, but with a new year comes resolutions & I'll be doing much better in the coming weeks!
Just a reminder that all your previous grades are gone and no longer effect your overall grade. This is a chance for you to start fresh and make the most of this 2nd half of the year!
As always, tutoring is on MONDAY & WEDNESDAY from 3:30 - 4:00 in my classroom. Students are always welcome to come and get caught up on work, ask questions, or just get the day's homework done.
First off, I'd like to apologize for not updating the blog in a while. Time got away from me, but with a new year comes resolutions & I'll be doing much better in the coming weeks!
Just a reminder that all your previous grades are gone and no longer effect your overall grade. This is a chance for you to start fresh and make the most of this 2nd half of the year!
As always, tutoring is on MONDAY & WEDNESDAY from 3:30 - 4:00 in my classroom. Students are always welcome to come and get caught up on work, ask questions, or just get the day's homework done.
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