Review lesson on Distributive Property.
Assigned page 398 # 8 - 10 and page 257 # 7 - 10.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Math 8 Table of Values
Quiz on Table of Values.
Distinguish terminology: difference between expression and equation.
Illustrated questions from last night's homework.
Practiced word problems involving Tables of Values.
No homework.
Distinguish terminology: difference between expression and equation.
Illustrated questions from last night's homework.
Practiced word problems involving Tables of Values.
No homework.
Math 9 Multiplying Polynomials
Questions from last night’s homework.
Illustrated Multiplying Polynomials.
Assigned page 161 # 16 - 46 (not for homework).
Illustrated Multiplying Polynomials.
Assigned page 161 # 16 - 46 (not for homework).
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Math 8 Linear Relations
Questions from last night's homework illustrated on board.
Lesson given on determining the missing value in a coordinate.
Assigned: page 349 #4 - 11; 13, and 14.
Lesson given on determining the missing value in a coordinate.
Assigned: page 349 #4 - 11; 13, and 14.
Math 9 Polynomials
Quiz on Polynomials.
Lesson given on subtracting polynomials.
Stress placed on Distributive Property versus Additive Inverse for chosen thinking on subtracting.
Assigned: page 155 # 9 - 32.; page 161# 1 - 15.
Lesson given on subtracting polynomials.
Stress placed on Distributive Property versus Additive Inverse for chosen thinking on subtracting.
Assigned: page 155 # 9 - 32.; page 161# 1 - 15.
Wednesday November 25, 2009 Math 8
Questions from last night's homework illustrated on the board.
Students copied and completed 5 questions on equations.
Assigned: page 337 - 338 # 4 - 9.
Students copied and completed 5 questions on equations.
Assigned: page 337 - 338 # 4 - 9.
Wednesday November 25 Math 9
Reviewed Adding Polynomials.
Introduced Subtracting Polynomials.
Assigned: 4.2, 4.3, page 152 # 12 - 17, page 155 # 1 - 8.
Introduced Subtracting Polynomials.
Assigned: 4.2, 4.3, page 152 # 12 - 17, page 155 # 1 - 8.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Math 8 Linear Relations
Quiz:
1. Create a Coordinate Plane and label all parts
2. Label Quadrants on graph
3. Plot points A(,2 ,2), B (1, -3), C (-4, 2), D(-3, -4)
4. Complete a Table of Values for
5. Graph the relation
Notes given on Linear Relations
Assigned Sheet on Linear Relations
Students worked with assistance given
1. Create a Coordinate Plane and label all parts
2. Label Quadrants on graph
3. Plot points A(,2 ,2), B (1, -3), C (-4, 2), D(-3, -4)
4. Complete a Table of Values for
5. Graph the relation
Notes given on Linear Relations
Assigned Sheet on Linear Relations
Students worked with assistance given
Math 9 Polynomials
Taught Ascending and Descending Powers of x.
Introduced Adding Polynomials.
Did activity with algebra tiles.
Assigned p. 149 # 1 - 32.(skip degree questions), 4.1, and page 151-152 # 1 - 11.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Math 8 Graphing Relations
Notes were given on Graphing Relations.
Group activity on how to fill in a Table of Values and determine a set of coordinates in a relation.
Assigned Tables of Values Handout and 5.6 Graphing Relations.
Group activity on how to fill in a Table of Values and determine a set of coordinates in a relation.
Assigned Tables of Values Handout and 5.6 Graphing Relations.
Math 9 Polynomials
Miss Heckbert took over instruction today.
Students made a list of words that began with the prefixes Poly, Mono, Bi, Tri, to introduce today’s lesson on Polynomials.
Gave notes: table of terms and examples.
Students made a list of words that began with the prefixes Poly, Mono, Bi, Tri, to introduce today’s lesson on Polynomials.
Gave notes: table of terms and examples.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Math 8 Graphing
Quiz on Coordinates.
Group activity on graphing coordinates.
Notes on Table of Values.
Worked on Table of Values material. No homework for the weekend.
Group activity on graphing coordinates.
Notes on Table of Values.
Worked on Table of Values material. No homework for the weekend.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Math 8 Graphing
Notes were given on The Coordinate Plane.
Students completed an activity on graphing--individually and then as a group.
Assigned sheets 5.4 Graphing Ordered Pairs (double-sided) and 5.5 Graphing on the Coordinate Plane. Students worked individually or with a classmate.
Students completed an activity on graphing--individually and then as a group.
Assigned sheets 5.4 Graphing Ordered Pairs (double-sided) and 5.5 Graphing on the Coordinate Plane. Students worked individually or with a classmate.
Math 9 Review of Inequalities and Solving Problems with Equations
Worked together as a class on random questions from page 116 - 117 for the first half of class.
Students then worked individually on items of review, with assistance given as needed.
TEST TOMORROW ON 3.1; 3.7; 3.8
Students then worked individually on items of review, with assistance given as needed.
TEST TOMORROW ON 3.1; 3.7; 3.8
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Math 8 Graphing
Pre-service teacher--Miss Heckbert--took over instruction of Math 8 today.
Introductions were made and students completed a questionnaire to share information regarding themselves.
Graphs were introduced with emphasis on x, y axis, parts of the graph, and purposes of graphs.
Assigned sheet on Reading Graphs.
Introductions were made and students completed a questionnaire to share information regarding themselves.
Graphs were introduced with emphasis on x, y axis, parts of the graph, and purposes of graphs.
Assigned sheet on Reading Graphs.
Math 9 Interpret Graphs
Illustrated questions # 20, 21, and 22 from last night's homework.
Demonstrated how to interpret graphs.
Assigned page 116 - 117 to be re-done for practice on solving problems using equations.
Demonstrated how to interpret graphs.
Assigned page 116 - 117 to be re-done for practice on solving problems using equations.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Math 9 Inequalities
Illustrated questions (page 135 # 74, 75, 76, 83b) from last night's homework.
Assigned 3.8 sheet and assisted individually.
TEST FRIDAY--(Lessons 3.1, 3.7, 3.8)
Assigned 3.8 sheet and assisted individually.
TEST FRIDAY--(Lessons 3.1, 3.7, 3.8)
Monday, November 16, 2009
Math 8 Equations
Quiz on Steps for Solving Equations.
Demonstrated steps for solving equations and illustrated a multi-step equation.
6.10 sheet to be finished and review sheet assigned.
TEST TOMORROW ON EQUATIONS
Demonstrated steps for solving equations and illustrated a multi-step equation.
6.10 sheet to be finished and review sheet assigned.
TEST TOMORROW ON EQUATIONS
Math 9 Inequalities
Gave examples of how to solve and graph an inequality--page 134 #54 and page135 #73.
Continued working on page 134-135 # 1 - 83 (for homework). Assisted students individually.
Continued working on page 134-135 # 1 - 83 (for homework). Assisted students individually.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Math 8 Equations with Rational Solutions
Assigned remainder of 6.8 sheet
Assigned 6.10 Equations with Rational Solutions--not for weekend homework.
Equations Test on Tuesday.
Assigned 6.10 Equations with Rational Solutions--not for weekend homework.
Equations Test on Tuesday.
Math 8 and 9--Late Work
All late work is due on Monday November 16th, in order for it to be included in the upcoming report card.
Math 9 Inequalities
Notes given for Inequalities.
Focused on how to solve and how to graph inequalities.
Made note of the difference between open dot and closed dot graphs.
Focused on precision when graphing.
Assigned page 134-135 # 1 - 83. Not for weekend homework.
Focused on how to solve and how to graph inequalities.
Made note of the difference between open dot and closed dot graphs.
Focused on precision when graphing.
Assigned page 134-135 # 1 - 83. Not for weekend homework.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Math 8 Solving Equations in More Than One Step
Illustrated questions from last night's homework.
Demonstrated Distributive Property with Algebra Tiles.
Assigned 6.8 Solving Equations in More Than One Step # 1 - 16
Demonstrated Distributive Property with Algebra Tiles.
Assigned 6.8 Solving Equations in More Than One Step # 1 - 16
Math 9 Solving Problems Using Equations
Illustrated # 32 and 36 from page 117.
Assigned page 116 - 117 (students should continue with these questions until proficient at each and every question.)
Illustrated # 10 on 3.1 sheet.
Assigned 3.1 sheet.
Students worked on this, with individual assistance given.
Assigned page 116 - 117 (students should continue with these questions until proficient at each and every question.)
Illustrated # 10 on 3.1 sheet.
Assigned 3.1 sheet.
Students worked on this, with individual assistance given.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Math 8 Multi-step Equations
Quiz on Equations.
Reviewed 4 steps to solving equations.
Gave examples of equations involving more than one step.
Reminders of Like Terms/Unlike Terms and Distributive Property.
Reviewed use of Algebra Tiles.
Assigned page 398 # 4 - 12
Students who have returned after absence from school may pass in missed work as soon as possible.
Reviewed 4 steps to solving equations.
Gave examples of equations involving more than one step.
Reminders of Like Terms/Unlike Terms and Distributive Property.
Reviewed use of Algebra Tiles.
Assigned page 398 # 4 - 12
Students who have returned after absence from school may pass in missed work as soon as possible.
Math 9--Solving Problems Using Equations
Illustrated #26 and 29--slowly and in great detail.
Assigned # 31 - 36
Students worked through these questions carefully, with assistance given individually.
Tonight students will finish questions on pages 116 - 117 # 1 - 36 (excluding #30) until they are able to do ALL questions accurately. This will require many questions being completed more than once.
Assigned # 31 - 36
Students worked through these questions carefully, with assistance given individually.
Tonight students will finish questions on pages 116 - 117 # 1 - 36 (excluding #30) until they are able to do ALL questions accurately. This will require many questions being completed more than once.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Math 9--Solving Problems Using Equations
Notes have been given for Solving Problems using Equations.
Reinforced writing expressions in terms of x.
Worked on $ problems with coins--
1st step: expressions for number of coins;
2nd step: expressions for value of coins;
3rd step: write equation with total value of coins;
Solve the equation.
Assigned page 116-117 #s 1 - 29
Refer to your notes when needed.
Reinforced writing expressions in terms of x.
Worked on $ problems with coins--
1st step: expressions for number of coins;
2nd step: expressions for value of coins;
3rd step: write equation with total value of coins;
Solve the equation.
Assigned page 116-117 #s 1 - 29
Refer to your notes when needed.
Math 9--Work up to Nov. 6
Work completed up to November 6th, 2009
Fractions
Integers
BEDMAS
Chapter 1 Numbers
1.4 Exponents and Powers
page 17 # 1 - 68 and 1. 4 sheet
1.5 The Exponent Rules
page 21 # 1 - 53 and 1.5 sheet
1.8 Working with Exponents
page 28 - 29 # 1 - 81 and 1.8 sheet
1.9 Powers of Monomials
page 34 # 1 - 62 and 1.9 sheet
1.11 Zero and Negative Exponents
page 37 # 1 - 76 and 1.11 sheet
Review page 52 # 1 - 81
Review page 54 # 1 - 47
Chapter 2 Patterns and Equations
2.1 Problem Solving: Look for a pattern
2.2 Evaluating Expressions
page 63 # 1 - 22 and 2.2 sheet
2.3 Like Terms
page 65 # 1 - 39 and 2.3 sheet
Page 66 and 67--All
2.4 Writing Equations
page 69 # 1 - 24 and 2.4 sheet
2.5 Solving Equations
page 71 # 1 - 51 and 2.5 sheet
Page 72 and 73--All
2.6 Using Addition to Solve Equations
page 76 # 1 - 47 and 2.6 sheet
2.7 Using Division and Multiplication to Solve Equations
page 79 # 1 - 44 and 2. 7 sheet
2.10 Solving Equations Using More Than One Step
page 91 # 1 - 53 and 2.10 sheet
2.11 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
page 93 # 1 - 47 and 2.11 sheet
2.12 The Distributive Property
page 95 # 1 - 61 and 2.12 sheet
2.13 Solving Equations with Brackets
page 98 # 1 - 34 and 2.13 sheet
2.14 Solving Equations with Fractions and Decimals
page 102 - 103 # 1 - 42 and 2.14 sheet
Review page 106 - 107 # 1 - 85
Review page 108 # 1 - 29
Fractions
Integers
BEDMAS
Chapter 1 Numbers
1.4 Exponents and Powers
page 17 # 1 - 68 and 1. 4 sheet
1.5 The Exponent Rules
page 21 # 1 - 53 and 1.5 sheet
1.8 Working with Exponents
page 28 - 29 # 1 - 81 and 1.8 sheet
1.9 Powers of Monomials
page 34 # 1 - 62 and 1.9 sheet
1.11 Zero and Negative Exponents
page 37 # 1 - 76 and 1.11 sheet
Review page 52 # 1 - 81
Review page 54 # 1 - 47
Chapter 2 Patterns and Equations
2.1 Problem Solving: Look for a pattern
2.2 Evaluating Expressions
page 63 # 1 - 22 and 2.2 sheet
2.3 Like Terms
page 65 # 1 - 39 and 2.3 sheet
Page 66 and 67--All
2.4 Writing Equations
page 69 # 1 - 24 and 2.4 sheet
2.5 Solving Equations
page 71 # 1 - 51 and 2.5 sheet
Page 72 and 73--All
2.6 Using Addition to Solve Equations
page 76 # 1 - 47 and 2.6 sheet
2.7 Using Division and Multiplication to Solve Equations
page 79 # 1 - 44 and 2. 7 sheet
2.10 Solving Equations Using More Than One Step
page 91 # 1 - 53 and 2.10 sheet
2.11 Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
page 93 # 1 - 47 and 2.11 sheet
2.12 The Distributive Property
page 95 # 1 - 61 and 2.12 sheet
2.13 Solving Equations with Brackets
page 98 # 1 - 34 and 2.13 sheet
2.14 Solving Equations with Fractions and Decimals
page 102 - 103 # 1 - 42 and 2.14 sheet
Review page 106 - 107 # 1 - 85
Review page 108 # 1 - 29
Math 8 Order of Topics/Chapters for this year
Integers Ch. 8
Fractions Ch. 6
BEDMAS
Equations and Table of Values Ch. 9 and 10
Pythagorean’s Theorem Ch. 3
Surface Area Ch. 5
Volume Ch. 7
Percent Ch. 4
Data Ch. 1
Ratio Ch. 2
Probability Ch. 11
Tessellations Ch. 12
Class Work to November 6th, 2009
Integers
Fractions--all 4 operations
BEDMAS
Notes on 4 steps of solving equations.
In-class lesson on algebra tiles
Notes on 6.1 how to write equations.
Assigned 6.1 sheet.
Introduced Sheet 6.2 and the concept of solving by "inspection."
Assigned 6.2 sheet.
Reminded students of steps to solving equations.
Gave examples of equations with addition and subtraction.
Assigned 6.3 sheet.
Introduced equations with multiplication and division.
Gave examples of questions with these operations.
Assigned 6.4/6.5 sheet.
Explained ax=b model.
Assigned page 376-378 # 1 - 10,
# 11-14,then # 21 and 22
Assigned
#15-20 then # 23 and 24
Assign pages 392 # 8-15
Fractions Ch. 6
BEDMAS
Equations and Table of Values Ch. 9 and 10
Pythagorean’s Theorem Ch. 3
Surface Area Ch. 5
Volume Ch. 7
Percent Ch. 4
Data Ch. 1
Ratio Ch. 2
Probability Ch. 11
Tessellations Ch. 12
Class Work to November 6th, 2009
Integers
Fractions--all 4 operations
BEDMAS
Notes on 4 steps of solving equations.
In-class lesson on algebra tiles
Notes on 6.1 how to write equations.
Assigned 6.1 sheet.
Introduced Sheet 6.2 and the concept of solving by "inspection."
Assigned 6.2 sheet.
Reminded students of steps to solving equations.
Gave examples of equations with addition and subtraction.
Assigned 6.3 sheet.
Introduced equations with multiplication and division.
Gave examples of questions with these operations.
Assigned 6.4/6.5 sheet.
Explained ax=b model.
Assigned page 376-378 # 1 - 10,
# 11-14,then # 21 and 22
Assigned
#15-20 then # 23 and 24
Assign pages 392 # 8-15
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