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!

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.