Monday, March 10, 2014

Math 8 ~ Week 2 ~ March 10-14

Monday:  Today we looked at using graphs to solve systems of equations.  Video Help  Homework is Pg 433 # 3, 5, 7-9, 13, 14  Today's Notes/Examples

Tuesday:  Today we learned to solve for y before solving the system.  Homework is Pg 434 # 15-18, 40, 41

Wednesday:  Because of the West Valley Field Trip, there is NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT!

Thursday:  Today we worked on Task 1 in class.  Many students may have finished it in class.  Those who didn't need to finish it for homework tonight.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Algebra ~ Week 1 ~ March 3-7

Monday:  Today the students had a chance to continue working on the Basketball Challenge in class.  This was a group working environment and everyone should have been able to finish it today. Homework was the "Did you Hear..." Worksheet.  An extra copy is available in my room!

Tuesday:  Today we worked on application of the quadratic formula in word problems in class.  Students needed to finish their "Did you hear.." worksheet and write their own example of a quadratic word problem for homework.

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:  For these days we worked in class on a project involving different types of graphing equations.  Since this was an in class project, we had very little homework.  Each day the students needed to complete some basic calculations that we covered the next day in class.

Math 8 ~ Week 1 ~ March 3 - 7

Monday:  We are starting a new unit today!  Because graphing will be so important in this unit, today we reviewed the ways we can graph linear equations.  Homework is Pg 810 # 19-26

Tuesday:  Today we reviewed finding solutions to linear equations.  Homework is Pg 394, # 3-6, 12-15, 35-38.

Wednesday & Thursday:  We spent these days working on our stained glass project.  Students had time in class both days to work on the project and ask questions. See me if you need another copy of the graph or instructions

Friday: Today we took a quiz about graphing & finding solutions.  Students who were absent will be able to make it up next week.  With any extra time, students were allowed to work on their stained glass project or any other missing work.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Week 6 ~ Algebra ~ February 10-14

Monday:  Today we learned to graph quadratic equations using vertex form.  It can be tricky.  Watch the video for a little more help or come and see me.  Homework is a  worksheet that can be found in my class if you need it!

Tuesday:  Due to the AVID field trip and about half of the algebra students being gone today, we had a study hall in class.  Students had the time to work on missing work or test corrections.  There was no new homework tonight.

Wednesday:  Today we looked at intercept form for graphing quadratic equations.  Video.  Homework is Pg 621, # 3-5, 9-12.

Thursday:  Today we learned about how to solve a quadratic inequality.  We'll be revisiting this lesson after break!  Homework is the Inequality worksheet you were given in class!

Friday:  Today we took a group quiz in class.  We also turned in this week's homework and notes.

ENJOY YOUR BREAK!  SEE YOU ON FEBRUARY 24!!!!

Week 6 ~ Math 8 ~ February 10-14

Monday:  Today we looked at point slope form for graphing linear equations.  You can watch this VIDEO to get a little bit of extra help.  Homework is the Point-Slope WS.  If you need another copy, you can find it in my room on the Worksheet Wall.

Tuesday:  Today we continued with Point-Slope Form with graphing.  How To Video  Homework is the Point-Slope Graphing WS.  As always, you can find it in my classroom!

Wednesday:  Today we did Task 3 in class together.  All students should have turned this in before they left for the day.  Homework is the attached worksheet.  It is also available in my class. Wednesday Homework

Thursday:  Today we learned about function notation.  Homework was pg 428 # 3-9, 11-16.

Friday:  Today we turned in this week's homework as well as notes.  We also did Task 4 in class.  All students should have finished it.  Those who didn't will need to turn it in the Monday after break!

ENJOY YOUR WEEK OFF!  SEE YOU ON FEBRUARY 24!

Monday, February 3, 2014

Algebra ~ Week 5 ~ February 3-7

Monday:  Today we corrected our quiz from Friday in class.  Students will get these back tomorrow.  We also began looking at the quadratic formula.  Your homework is to memorize the formula for tomorrow's lesson.  Here is a quick song to help you out!  Quadratic Formula Song

Tuesday:  Today was focused on how to use the quadratic formula.  Homework is Pg 652 # 9-17

Wednesday:  Today was spent with more practicing of the Quadratic formula.  Remember that it is OK to use a calculator, you just need to be sure you're showing what numbers you plug in!  Homework, Pg 653 # 19-29 odd.

Thursday:  Today we worked on Task 2 in class.  Most students were able to finish in before class was out.  Those who didn't need to finish it for homework. Task 2 Worksheet

Friday:  Today we took a quiz.  Homework is to be sure all your missing work and test corrections are turned in .  All missing work is due by Thursday, February 13 at 3:30.

Math 8 ~ Week 5 ~ February 3 - 7

Monday:  Today we reviewed how to find the slope of a line when we have a graph.  Homework is a slope worksheet that can be found in my class if you've lost it.  The only change is that you need to find each slope 2 times to show that the slope is the same no matter which points you choose.

Tuesday:  Today we reviewed finding slope when you are given 2 points.  Remember there are 2 methods:  Plot the points and count or follow the steps from your notes.  Homework is the worksheet you were given in class.  We spent quite a bit of time working on it in class so finishing it should be no trouble!

Wednesday: Today we looked at ways slope is used in the real world.  Our focus was mostly on rate of change.  Remember that since we are talking about a rate, you need to include measurements for each number.  Homework is the Rate of Change Worksheet.

Thursday:  Today we did task 2 together in class.  All students should have turned it in before they left the class period.  Absent students will have a chance to make it up next week.

Friday:  Today we took a quiz on rate of change.  Period 1 students have homework on pg 810 # 15-20, 23  & 24.  Period 6 has the assignment of getting all missing work caught up.  Remember that all missing work is due by Thursday, February 13!