Saturday, June 7, 2014

Math 6a Assignments for June 2 Through June 6


                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Mon.
6/2
Use algebra tiles to prove how the Distributive Property operates in simplifying an expression.
Pages 227-228, #4-93 through #4-102
Tue.
6/3
Simplify algebraic expressions using the concept of a “zero pair,” and find equivalent expressions.
Pages 233-235, #4-113 through #4-121, ODD-NUMBERED PROBLEMS ONLY!

Wed.
6/4
Apply knowledge of algebraic expressions to solving word problems.
Worksheet, Practice 26
Thur.
6/5
Complete a math work sample in which all methods, computations, and strategies are shown fully; use the Oregon Department of Education scoring guide for work samples as a roadmap to creating your best work sample.

No Homework Today!

 







Fri.
6/6
Solve algebraic equations using algebra tiles.
Worksheet, Practice 27
No Test or Quiz in Math 6a This Week. 

Office Hours This Week: 
Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room A3



Sunday, June 1, 2014

Math 8 Assignments for June 2 Through June 6


                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Mon.
6/2
Review steps for setting up a story problem using algebraic language.
Worksheet, Practice 36

Tue.
6/3
Describe association fully using trend lines and a statement regarding strength.
Pages 322-323, #7-102 through 7-104
(Graphs required on #7-102 and #7-103)
Wed.
6/4
Finalize work with setting up a story problem using algebraic means, with emphasis on linear relationships.
Worksheet, Practice 37
Thur.
6/5
Complete a math work sample in which all methods, computations, and strategies are shown fully; use the Oregon Department of Education scoring guide for work samples as a roadmap to creating your best work sample.

No Homework Today.

 







Fri.
6/6
Review concepts from Unit 7.
Worksheet, Practice 38

Next Exam in Math 8:  Wednesday, June 11  

Office Hours This Week: 
Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room A3



Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Math 8 Assignments for May 27 Through May 30


                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Tue.
5/27
Learn strategies to map out any story problem using algebra.
 No Homework Today.
Please remember to return your parent or guardian signature on the recent grade printout, due 5/28 in Period 2, due last week (5/23) for Period 5.
Wed.
5/28
Use linear equations to make predictions.
Page 319, #7-91 through #7-96
(Graphs required on problems #7-92, 7-93 and 7-96)
Thur.
5/29
Add more strategies for solving a story problem using algebraic techniques such as setting up an equation, constructing a table, drawing a graph, and making predictions.

Worksheet, Practice 35

 







Fri.
5/30
(If your class meets) review steps for setting up a solution to a story problem using algebra. 
No homework – Kennedy Early Release Day.  Periods 1, 2, 3 will meet today.

Office Hours This Week: 
Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room A3



Math 6a Assignments for May 27 Through May 30


                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Tue.
5/27
Use the unit rate value to construct proportional equations.
Page 211, #4-50 through #4-54

Wed.
5/28
Examine the constant of proportionality in a situation, and represent proportional relationships using tables, graphs, and equations.
Pages 214-216, #4-60 through #4-68, even-numbered problems only
Thur.
5/29
Expand and simplify algebraic expressions represented by algebra tiles:  COMBINE LIKE TERMS!

Pages 220-222, #4-75 through #4-84

 







Fri.
5/30
Use the Distributive Property to simplify expressions.
Worksheet, Practice 25

No Test or Quiz This Week in Math 6a


Office Hours This Week: 
Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room A3



Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Math 6a Assignments for May 19 Through May 23


                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Mon.
5/19
Use similar figures to define the ratio of corresponding sides.  This ratio is known as the scale factor or “multiplier.”
 Page 191, #4-6 through #4-10

Tue.
5/20
Examine scale drawings to discover relationships, and how they are recorded.
 Pages 194-195, #4-16 through #4-20

Wed.
5/21
Identify proportional relationships.
Page 201, #4-29 through #4-33
Thur.
5/22
Represent proportional relationships using tables and graphs.

Pages 205-206, #4-41 through #4-45
Special note for problem #4-44:
Name one mathematical property to match the second line, and one mathematical property to match the third line (if there is one) on each problem.  You may also use “arithmetic” if no property is used. The property you choose should be based on what changed on that line.  Pick from those belowà

Properties:

Commutative Property of Addition
Associative Property of Addition
Commutative Property of Multiplication
Associative Property of Multiplication
Distributive Property











Fri.
5/23
Demonstrate mastery of concepts through completion of a quiz. 
No homework:  Quiz Day!
ENJOY YOUR MEMORIAL DAY LONG WEEKEND!

Friday, May 23:Quiz over Chap.3&4 Lessons
           
Office Hours This Week: 
Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room A3



Math 8 Assignments for May 19 Through May 23


                                                                       
à  Friday, May 23:  Quiz over Unit 7 Lessons                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Mon.
5/19
Use the formula y = mx + b to describe situations involving linear growth.
 Pages 294-295, #7-37 through #7-42

Tue.
5/20
Investigate how slope is used to describe the change of y (output) as compared to a change of one for x (input).
 Pages 300-301, #7-49 through #7-54

Wed.
5/21
Use slope calculations for various representations of a situation to compare results.
Pages 306, #7-62 through #7-66, EVEN-NUMBERED PROBLEMS ONLY!
Show steps on problems 7-66 parts a, b, c, and d.
Thur.
5/22
Investigate unusual slopes such as the situation mapped to a “zero” slope value.

Pages 311-312, #7-71, #7-73, #7-75
Graph required for #7-75. 
No graph = no credit! 

 







Fri.
5/23
Demonstrate mastery of concepts through completion of a quiz. 
No homework:  Quiz Day!
ENJOY YOUR MEMORIAL DAY LONG WEEKEND!
Office Hours This Week: 
Wednesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 in Room A3