Monday, November 19, 2012

Pre-Algebra Assignments November 19 Through November 21


                                                  
            C & S = Comparing and Scaling
Day
Standard
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Mon.
11/19
7.2.2
Use conversion factors to change one unit to another in any given rate.
Worksheet,
Pre-Algebra Practice 15
Tues.
11/20
7.2.2
Practice converting measurements in a practical situation.
Worksheet,
Pre-Algebra Practice 16
Weds..
11/21

Review rates & measurement conversions.
No Homework.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!
Thurs.,
Fri.
11/22-11/23

No School --
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No Test or Quiz This Week.

Remember :  Office Hours, Tuesday, November 20, from 3:30 to 4:30.                       


Algebra Assignments November 19 Through November 21

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C.C.A. = Core Connections Algebra textbook

Day
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Mon.
11/19
How tables, graphs, and equations match a given situation showing linear growth.
C.C.A. Pages 74-75,
Problems 2-70, 2-71, 2-73, 2-74
Tues.
11/20
How to apply the point-slope formula to find the equation of a line, given two points.
C.C.A. Pages 82-83,
Problems 2-90, 2-91, 2-92,
2-93, 2-94
Weds.
11/21
Review all concepts from Chapter Two:  We will test on this unit Wednesday, 11/28.
No Homework.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving
Holiday!
Thurs.,
Fri. 11/22,23

No School
Unit exam RE-TAKE available Wednesday during class,
or Tuesday during office hours.  Remember: You must
have a passing score on all unit tests to earn high school
credit for Algebra I.

Office Hours This Week:  Tuesday, 3:30 to 4:30.
                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                               








Thursday, November 15, 2012

Pre-Algebra Assignments November 13 through November 16

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            C & S = Comparing and Scaling
Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Tues.
11/13
7.2.2
Problem 2.3 Equivalent ratios
C&S Pages 25-31 #6-8, 19, 21, 24
Weds.
11/14
7.2.2
Problem 3.1 and 3.2 Unit Rates
C&S Pages 40-46 #1-8
Thurs.
11/15
7.2.2
Problem 3.3 and 3.4 More unit rates and dividing with rates
C&S Pages 41-45 #9, 11, 12, 27-32
Fri.
11/16
7.2.2
Comparing and Scaling Quiz #1
Worksheet,
Pre-Algebra Practice 14

Next Quiz:  Friday, Nov. 16                       

Monday, November 12, 2012

Pre-Algebra Assignments November 5 Through November 8


C & S = Comparing and Scaling
Day
Standard
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Mon.
11/5
7.2.2
Become comfortable with ratio and related forms of comparisons to solve problems
C&S Pages 12-15,
#9-12, 15-19
Tue.6
7.2.2
How comparison strategies can help solve ratio problems.
C&S Page 24-27 #1-3, 9, 10, 11
Wed.
11/7
7.2.2
More comparison strategies using equivalent ratios. 
C&S Page 25-28 #4,5,14-18
Thur.
11/8
7.2.2
Connections between use of ratios and percents as needed to solve problems.
Worksheet, Pre-Algebra Practice 13
Fri.
11/9
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No School:  Professional Development Day for teachers
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Algebra Assignments, November 13 Through November 16


C.C.A. = Core Connections Algebra textbook

Day
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Tue.
11/13
How to use the Distributive Property plus the Property of Equality to simplify before writing steps to solve an equation.
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 20
Wed.
11/14
How rate of change in tile patterns leads to the “slope” value in a linear equation.
Worksheet,
Algebra Practice 21
Thur.
11/15
How to translate change of y value compared to change of x value to “slope” of a line.
C.C.A. Pages 52-53
Problems  2-19 through
2-24
Fri.
11/16
How to use slope triangles to investigate positive, negative, and zero values associated with steepness of a line.
C.C.A. Page 57,
Problems  2-31 through
2-35 (Please pick up two pieces of graph paper, needed for problems 2-32 and 2-33)
Unit exam RE-TAKE available Wednesday during class,
or either Tuesday or Friday during office hours.
Office Hours This Week:  Tuesday & Friday, 3:30 to 4:30.                                   
                                                                                               



Algebra Assignments, November 5 Through November 8


New Text This Week:  4j Algebra (Green)            Your main text is the C.C.A. (Core Connections Algebra) textbook.

Day
Today you will learn:
Complete (5)
Misc.
Mon
11/5
How to record your steps in solving a two-step equation.
4j Algebra Pages 74-75, Problems 2-22, evens only: SHOW STEPS FOR ALL PROBLEMS EXCEPT #10 & #22.
Use the method shown in examples on pages 72 through 74 in your 4j Algebra text.  Be sure to check all answers.
Tue.
11/6
How to use the Distributive Property plus the Property of Equality to simplify before writing steps to solve an equation.
4j Algebra Page 86, Problems 12-36, multiples of 4 only (#12, #16, etc. through #36)
Show STEPS on all problems, as shown on pages 83 through 85 of your 4j Algebra text.  Be sure to check all answers.
Wed.
11/7
How to use the Distributive Property plus the Property of Equality to simplify before writing steps to solve an equation.
4j Algebra Page 87, Problems 39-57, odds only
Show STEPS on all problems, as shown on pages 83 through 85 of your 4j Algebra text.  Be sure to check all answers.
Thur.
11/8
How tables, graphs, equations, and a problem’s “situation” are related.
C.C.A. Pages 47-48, Problems 2-6 through 2-10

Fri.
11/9

No School Day:
Teacher Professional Development