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Sunday, February 24, 2013

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CCA V.2 = Core Connections Algebra, Volume 2

Day	Today you will:
Mon. 2/18	No School Day: Presidents’ Day
Tue. 2/19	Review Chapter 5 material in preparation for Thursday’s exam.	Practice Test
Wed. 2/20	Practice graphing exponential functions, review finding values using growth or decay multipliers.	CCA V.2 Pages 411-413, #7-7 through 7-10, 7-13, 7-16
Thur. 2/21	Assess knowledge of arithmetic and geometric sequences, and previous algebra concepts.	No Additional Homework: Exam Day
Fri. 2/22	Compare multiple representations of exponential functions.	CCA V. 2 Page 417, #7-24 through #7-29

Exam Thursday, February 21, over Chapter 5

Of CCA Volume 1 (arithmetic and geometric sequences)

NEXT OFFICE HOURS: TUES. AND FRI. FROM 3:30 TO 4:30 IN ROOM A3.

Starquest students: Pick up your packet of worksheets Algebra Practice 28, 29, 30, and 31 on Tuesday, 2/19.

The first three of these worksheets are due Wednesday, 2/27. Practice 31 is due upon your return to class on March 11.

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MSA = Moving Straight Ahead

Day	Standard	Today you will learn how to:
Mon. 2/11	7.1.4 & 7.2.1	Compute “slope” from point to point, using vertical change compared to horizontal change in the graph of a linear equation. (The “rise over run” fraction.)	MSA Pages 78-87, #2, #4-7, #14
Tue. 2/12	7.1.4 & 7.2.1	Write an equation in the form y = mx + b using slope and y-intercept values.	Worksheet, Pre-Algebra Practice 26
Wed. 2/13	7.1.4 & 7.2.1	Use slope values to compare the graphs of equations producing parallel and perpendicular lines.	Worksheet, Pre-Algebra Practice 27
Thur. 2/14	7.1.4 & 7.2.1	Evaluate understanding of concepts in current unit.	Extra Credit 31 (optional)
Fri. 2/15		No Class: Staff Development Day at Kennedy.

Next Exam: Thursday, 2/14 over Moving Straight Ahead unit

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CCA: Core Connections Algebra textbook

Day	Today you will:
Mon 2/11	Learn the vocabulary and notation for arithmetic sequences; find the term matching the input “n”	CCA text, P 219-222, #5-65 through #5-68, #5-76, # 5-77
Tue. 2/12	Determine the rate of growth of a geometric sequence; construct accurate exponential equations matching those sequences	CCA text, P. 224-225, #5-85 through #5-90 (complete problems #5-90 a, b, c, and d: show work on each of these problems, please)
Wed. 213	Find equations for geometric sequences; use geometric sequences to solve problems involving percent increase and decrease	CCA text, P. 232-234, #5-101 through #5-106
Thur. 2/14	Discover why all sequences are functions with domains limited to non‑negative integers; use graphs to solve exponential equations	CCA text, P. 236-237, 5-117 through #5-123
Fri. 2/15	No School Today	Kennedy Staff Development Day

Quiz over exponential growth & decay equations: Thurs, 2/14

Office Hours: Tues, 3:30-4:30

CCA: Core Connections Algebra textbook

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Mon 2/4	How growing populations will produce predictable sequences of values, leading to exponential models.	CCA text, P. 204-205, Problems 5-22 through 5-27
Tue. 2/5	The relationship between exponential and linear equations as shown in data.	No Additional Homework.
Wed. 2/6	How exponential decay is translated into an equation.	CCA text, P. 208-209, Problems 5-34 through 5-35, 5-37, 5-39
Thur. 2/7	Demonstrate knowledge of correct steps to solve a linear equation with variable on both sides through completion of quiz.	CCA text, P. 213-214, Problems5-44 through 5-54
Fri. 2/8	Review Exponential Equations	No Additional Homework.

Quiz over solving linear equations with variable

on both sides: Thursday, 2/7

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MSA= Moving Straight Ahead

Day	Standard	Today you will learn:	Complete (5)
Mon. 2/4	7.1.4	How to solve a linear equation using a table, a graph, or symbols.	MSA Pages 57-64, #3, 9
Tue. 2/5	7.1.4	Additional strategies for solving a linear equation.	Study your work from Monday to determine if you have demonstrated understanding of the concepts. No assignment to turn in today.
Wed 2/6	7.1.4	The sequence of steps used to solve an equation, using the properties of equality.	MSA Pages 58-59, #5, 6, 7, 8, 10a, 10c, 10e, 11, 12, 13
Thur. 2/7	7.1.4	Strategies for solving linear equations, and how various forms of an equation affect solutions.	MSA Pages 59-67, #15-19, 23
Fri. 2/8	--	--	No Additional Homework: Period 6 class will not meet today.

Next Quiz: Wednesday, 2/6: Graphing linear equations

CCA: Core Connections Algebra textbook

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Mon 1/28	Review questions from Chapters 1 through 4 are solved correctly.	Worksheet, “Algebra Practice 27”
Tue. 1/29	Review solutions to problems on Chapter 4 exam if you have taken it, or complete make-up exam if you have not.	Make-Up Work from Week 18 of the First Semester
Wed. 1/30	Extend knowledge of linear and non-linear equations to application problems.	CCA text, P. 199-200 # 5-7 through 5-11
Thur. 1/31	Extend knowledge of linear and non-linear equations to application problems.	CCA text, P. 200-201, # 5-12 through 5-17
Fri. 2/1	Early Release:	Early Release: Periods 1, 2, and Advisory. If your class meets, there is no additional homework

Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday directly after school.

MSA = Moving Straight Ahead textbook

Day	Today you will learn:	Complete (5)
Mon 1/28	How to find solutions to a problem using a table or graph.	MSA Pages 31-41, # 1, 29, 33, 34
Tue. 1/29	How to compare equations and point of intersection.	MSA Pages 32-42, # 3, 4, 38
Wed. 1/30	How to connect graphs & tables to equations, and how to identify and use the y-intercept value.	MSA Pages 36-39, # 9, 10, 16
Thur. 1/31	How the topics covered Monday through Wednesday connect to previous work in Moving Straight Ahead.	Worksheet, Pre-Algebra Practice 25
Fri. 2/1	Early Release: Periods 1, 2, and Advisory	Our class does not meet today.

Next Quiz: Thursday, February 7