Thursday, September 30, 2010

Math 8 Order of Operations

Order of Operations.

Worked on page 314 # 1 - 9. No homework.

Math 9 Fractions

Assigned:

Operations with Rational Numbers Sheet. # 11 - 24 and 1 - 8. Not for homework.

Wednesday Math 8 BEDMAS

Reviewed BEDMAS work on page 314.

Assigned: review of page 314 and numbers 1 - 9.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Math 9 Integers and Order of Operations

Reviewed "Pre-tests" from Friday.

Assigned:
·Locate errors on pre-test.
·Phrase POSITIVELY what you need to do next time. ie. always multiply before adding.
·Complete this for all incorrect answers
·Fill out Plus Minus Action Plan for how to move forward with Integers and BEDMAS

Math 9A-- question 2f should have an answer of +27
Test will take place on October 6th.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Math 8 Integers and Order of Operations

Worked on questions from yesterday's work.

Tonight: catch up on all homework; it will be checked tomorrow.

Math 9 Fractions

Review of strategies for fractions.

Assigned Fractions Sheet #s 1 - 10.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Math 8--Integers

Assigned page 314 # 1 - 9

Math 9--Basic Skills

Assigned Page 11, of Basic Skills Booklet # 1 and 2.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Math 8 Integers--Multiplying and Dividing

Questions from yesterday's work.

Assigned page 310# 7 - 18; 21. Not for homework.

Math 9 Assessment Day

Test on Integers and Order of Operations.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Math 8 Integers--Multiplying and Dividing

Questions from yesterday's work.

Assigned page 304 # 3 - 14. Diagrams NOT needed.

Math 9 Integers and Order of Operations

Questions from yesterday's work.

Assigned page 10 of Basic Skills Booklet.

Test tomorrow on Integers and Order of Operations.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Math 8 Integers--Multiplying and Dividing

Quiz on Integers.

Questions from yesterday's work.

Assigned page 298 # 15 - 19; 25.

Math 9 Order of Operations

Quiz on Order of Operations.

Assigned page 8.

Test on Friday.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Math 8 Integers

Monday:

Assigned page 5 # 1 - 5 Integers Booklet.

page 291-292 # 5 - 16 in Textbook.

Tuesday:

Quiz on Integers.

Questions from last day's work.

Assigned page 297 # 4 - 14.

Math 9 Order of Operations

Monday:

Assigned page 7. Order of Operations.

Tuesday:

Quiz on Order of Operations.

Assigned: Correction of all errors for page 7.

Friday, September 17, 2010

Math 8 Integers--Multiplying and Dividing

Reviewed notes on multiplying and dividing integers.

Assigned page 5 # 1 - 5. Not for homework.

Remember to box each operation before performing it.

Math 9 Order of Operations

Working on Order of Operations.

Assigned page 7. Not for homework.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Math 8 Integers--Adding and Subtracting

Quiz on Adding and Subtracting Integers.

Questions from yesterday's work reviewed.

Assigned: two 8 1/2 X 11 posters to be made: one for each of the integer rules.

Math 9 Order of Operations

Questions from yesterday's work.

Clarification on BEDMAS, particularly negative bases.

Assigned: make corrections from page 6, # 1 and 2; do page 6, # 3 and 4.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Math 8 Integers

Integers Quiz.

Additional Work on Integers.

Assigned: Both sides of Integers sheet to be completed.

Remember to correct your work with checks and x's when done.

Math 9 Order of Operations

Quiz on Integers.

Notes on Integers--multiplication and division.

Notes on BEDMAS.

Assigned page 6.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Math 8 Integers

Continued work on integers: identifying sign on a number and applying integer rules.

Assigned # 1 - 10 on Integer handout (page starting with -6 + -3).

Math 9 Integers

Working on Integer Skills.

Assigned: re-do any incorrects from page 5.

Study for quiz tomorrow.

Open House tonight in gym at 6:00.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Math 8 Integers

Notes on Adding and Subtracting Integers.

Use strategy of: group and subtotal positives; group and subtotal negatives; find the difference between the two; keep the sign of the biggest.

Assigned page 4, #s 2 and 3 of Integers Booklet.

Open House: Tuesday, September 14 starting at 6:00 in the gym.

Math 9 Integers

Integers: muliplication and division.

Assigned page 5 of Basic Skills Booklet.

Remember: Product--the answer when you multiply; Quotient--the answer when you divide; Sum--the answer when you add; Difference--the answer when you subtract.

Open House: Tuesday, September 14th at 6:00--starting in the gym.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Math 8 Integers

Quiz on Integers--adding and subtracting.

Worked on Integers: identifying sign on a number and application of integer rules.

No homework.

Math 9 Integers

Quiz on Integers--multiplying and dividing.

Assigned page 5 of Basic Skills Booklet. Not for hmwk.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Math 8 Integers--Adding and Subtracting

Notes on Integers.

Assigned page 4 # 1 a - e.

Use proper format:
Write down the question.
Group positives.
Group negatives.
Apply integer rules (when signs are different, subtract and keep the sign of the biggest.)

Math 9 Integers

Make corrections from page 4.

Complete Magic Squares--use equations if needed.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Math 8 Real Number System and Integers

Notes given on the Real Number System.

Notes given on Multiplication and Division of Integers.

Study Notes.

Math 9 Integers

Notes given on Adding and Subtracting Integers.

Assigned page 4 of Basic Skills Booklet.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Math 8 Organization and Real Number System

Organized binders with system listed at the right of this page.

Began notes on the Real Number System.

Math 9 Organization of materials.

Organized binders today with system indicated on the right side of this page.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

2010-2011 School Year

Welcome to a whole new school year of math. You will become stronger in the math you already know, learn new material, experience achievement in understanding math concepts, and support your classmates in their learning.

Get organized, stay organized, and keep on top of things--we will have a terrific year!