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!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
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.
Friday, October 25, 2013
Week 5 ~ Oct 21-25 ~ Algebra
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
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
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
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