Sunday, September 30, 2012

Pre-Algebra Assignments for Oct. 1 through Oct. 5

                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                                             S&D = Shapes & Designs
Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Mon
10/1
4J7.4.2&3
How to compute the sum of the exterior angles of any polygon.
(S&D Problem 3.4)
S&D D p.64 # 13
p.65 #14
p. 67 #20
p. 68 #24 (a, b, c, d)
Tues.
10/2
4J7.4.2&3
How all geometry concepts covered in S & D unit are connected.
Worksheet,
“Pre-Algebra
Practice 6”
Weds.
10/3
4J7.4.2&3
Which formulas & methods from the S & D unit you must study to gain mastery of concepts.
Prepare notes, as necessary, for
S & D exam we will take on Thursday.
Thurs.
10/4
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Remember to bring your notes.
Optional:  Extra Credit #2, due Thurs. Oct. 11
Fri.
10/5
4J7.4.2&3

No Homework due to early release.

Next Test:  Thurs. Oct. 4th (Unit Exam)


Algebra Assignments for Oct. 1 through Oct. 5



Day
Today’s Objective:
Completed (5)
Misc. and Notes
Mon.
10/1
Collect and analyze data with tables and graphs. 
P. 11-12,
#1-13 through 1-17
Plan ahead: On Weds., you will need graph paper for problem
1-25.    
Tue.
10/2
Explore problems that result in proportional, inversely proportional, and exponential data. 
P. 13,
# 1-18 through 1-22

Show STEPS for problem
1-19.  Show your work for problem 1-20.

 
Wed.
10/3
Describe a parabola, using its intercepts, minima, maxima, vertex, symmetry, and whether it is positively or negatively oriented. 
P. 16-17,
#1-25 through 1-29
(Note that the questions you must answer for 1-25 are listed above after the words “Your Task.”)
Attach your graph for
problem 1-25. Show a table of values as you plan out your graph.
Show STEPS for problem 1-28.
Thur.
10/4
Review Monday through Friday concepts.
Worksheet,
“Algebra Practice 11”

Fri.
10/5
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Our class does not meet today – no homework



REMEMBER TO RECORD EACH ASSIGNMENT IN YOUR PLANNER.  Please bring your textbook,
Core Connections Algebra, to class E V E R Y   D A Y !  Next planner check:  Thursday, 10/4. 
To score 100% you must record either the assignment given or “no homework” for EACH 
of your classes, every day through Wednesday,  Oct. 3rd.

No Quizzes or Exams in Algebra This Week.


Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Pre-Algebra Assignments for Sept. 24 through Sept. 28


                          

            S&D = Shapes & Designs
Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Mon
9/24
4J7.4.2&3
Angle sums of any polygon
S&D Problem 3.2
S&D p.62 #1,2
p.65 #15
p.67 #21
Tues.
9/25
4J7.4.2&3
Angle sums of any polygon
S&D Problem 3.2
S&D p.63 #3-9
p.66 #17
p.67 #22
Weds.
9/26
4J7.4.2&3
More Angle sums of any polygon
S&D Problem 3.3
S&D
p.64 #11-12
p.68 #25
Thurs.
9/27
4J7.4.2&3
Back to Bees! (tiling w/polygons)
S&D Problem 3.2/3.3

Worksheet:
Pre-Algebra Practice 5

Fri.
9/28
4J7.4.2&3
Review concepts from this week’s Monday through Friday lessons

No Homework

Next Test:  Thurs. Oct. 4th (Unit Exam)

Algebra Assignments for Sept. 24 through Sept. 28


Textbook:  Core Connections Algebra, Volume 1                                   
Day
Today’s Objective:
Completed (5)
Mon.
9/24
Investigate key components of your new algebra textbook, Core Connections Algebra.
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 9
Tue.
9/25
Review integer addition and subtraction, and evaluating algebraic expressions.
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 10

Wed.
9/26
Assess your mastery of concepts from statistics unit (data displays; mean, median, mode, range; choosing appropriate display formats).
No Homework: Exam Day.  (Complete Extra Credit 2, due 10/3.)
Thur.
9/27
Solve function puzzles; identify “givens” of a linear function.
Page 6, Problems
1-4, 1-5, 1-6
Fri.
9/28
Evaluate the output of a composite function; solve more function puzzles.
Page 6, Problems
1-7, 1-8

REMEMBER TO RECORD EACH ASSIGNMENT IN YOUR PLANNER.  Please bring your textbook, Core Connections Algebra, to class E V E R Y   D A Y !

Next Exam:  Wednesday, Sept 26
This Exam Covers:  Statistics (see Wednesday, above)



Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Algebra Homework, Week of Sept. 17


NEXT PLANNER CHECK:  TUESDAY, 9/25.  PLEASE WRITE ALL ASSIGNMENTS IN
FOR ALL PERIODS.  DISCIPLINE COUNTS!

Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Mon.
9/17
4j6.4.1-8
8.2.1-8
How to make a box-and-whisker plot.

Worksheet, Algebra Practice 5
Tue.
9/18
4j6.4.1-8
8.2.1-8
How to choose the most appropriate data display.
Worksheet, Algebra Practice 6
Wed.
9/19
Assessment
How to perfect your knowledge of statistics & data displays.
Worksheet, Algebra Practice 7
Thurs.
9/20
Connections
Model & evaluate relationships with variables, equations and formulas.
Worksheet, Algebra Practice 8
Fri.
9/21
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Early Release Day
No homework


Next Assessment:  Tuesday, 9/25, Statistics Unit Exam







Pre-Algebra Homework, Week of Sept. 17


                                               
S&D = Shapes & Designs
Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Mon.
9/17
Connection
Classifying & naming polygons

S&D Problem 1.1 & 1.3
S&D p.17
#1,2,5,6,7 p.20 #16
Tue.
9/18
Connection
Angles

S&D Problem 2.1
S&D p.40 #1,2
p.47 #29,
p.51 #44
Wed.
9/19
Connection
Measuring Angles

S&D Problem 2.3
S&D p.43-44 #15-17
p.50 #42
Thur.
9/20
Connection
Angles & parallel lines

S&D Problem 2.5
S&D p.45-47 #21,22,24,25,26
p. 51 #43
Fri.
9/21
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Early Release Day – Some classes do not meet.
No Homework
Coming Assessment:  Tuesday, Sept. 25
This quiz covers S & D lessons from Week 2
(Planner Check Quiz:  Thurs. 9/20!)





Pre-Algebra Homework, Week of Sept. 10


                                                                                                                                                           
Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Completed (5)
Mon.
9/10

Review Order of Operations
Worksheet,
Pre-Algebra Practice 1
Tue.
9/11

Review Order of Operations
Worksheet,
Pre-Algebra Practice 2
Wed.
9/12

Review Evaluating Expressions
Worksheet,
Pre-Algebra Practice 3
Thur.
9/13

Review Area and Perimeter of Basic Shapes, Prepare for Quiz
No Homework.
Fri.
9/14

Types and Properties of Polygons
Worksheet,
Pre-Algebra
Practice 4

REMEMBER TO RECORD EACH ASSIGNMENT IN YOUR PLANNER. 
THIS WEEK’S PLANNER CHECK WILL TAKE PLACE WHILE YOU WORK ON FRIDAY’S QUIZ.

Next Quiz:  Friday, Sept 14th
This Quiz Covers:  Evaluating Expressions, Order of Operations








Algebra Homework, Week of Sept 10



                                                                                                                                                           
Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Completed (5)
Mon.
9/10

Data Displays:  Making a Histogram
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 1
Tue.
9/11

Data Displays:  Making a Scatterplot
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 2
Wed.
9/12

Data Displays:  Making a Stem-and-Leaf Plot
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 3
Thur.
9/13

Review Data Displays & Statistics Concepts
No Homework.
Fri.
9/14

Graph a Linear Equation
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 4

REMEMBER TO RECORD EACH ASSIGNMENT IN YOUR PLANNER. 
HIS WEEK’S PLANNER CHECK WILL TAKE PLACE WHILE YOU WORK ON FRIDAY’S QUIZ.

Next Quiz:  Friday, Sept 14th
This Quiz Covers:  Data Displays
 (study Mon, Tues, Weds lessons from this week)