Vrijmoet's Math

Monday, January 13, 2014

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Mon. 1/13	Use a linear equation to map out the general formula y = mx + b (Lesson 4.1.4)	Pages 164-165, # 4-37 through # 4-41
Tue. 1/14	Use y = mx + b to connect tables, graphs, rules, and patterns for linear relationships (Lesson 4.1.5)	Page 168, # 4-44 through # 4-48 *One graph required:* *Problem # 4-44*
Wed. 1/15	Continue to use y = mx + b to connect tables, graphs, rules, and patterns for linear relationships (Lesson 4.1.5)	Page 169, # 4-40 through # 4-53 *Two graphs required:* *Problems # 4-50 & # 4-53*
Thur. 1/16	Demonstrate mastery of concepts through completion of the Chapter 4 quiz	No additional homework (Quiz Day)
Fri. 1/17	Review concepts covered in lessons on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week	Early Release Day – If your class meets today, there will not be an additional homework assignment.

Unit 4 Quiz: Thursday, 1/16

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Tue. 1/7	Gain an understanding of using variables to describe situations involving action forward, backwards, left, or right	Pages 170-171, # 4-7 through # 4-11 (Show work on problem # 4-10 part a and part b)
Wed. 1/8	Write equivalent algebraic and numerical expressions	Pages 174-176, # 4-16 through # 4-20
Thur. 1/9	Use variables to generalize answers to problems	Pages 182-183, # 4-34 through # 4-38
Fri. 1/10	Continue using variables to generalize answers to problems; extend understanding of algebraic relationships	Pages 183-184, # 4-39 through # 4-43

Office Hours this Week: Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:30

See you there!

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Tue. 1/7	Find connections between representations of a pattern	Pages 153-154, # 4-4 through #4-10, even-numbered problems only
Wed. 1/8	See growth of a pattern using its various representations	Page 158, # 4-17 through # 4-21
Thur. 1/9	Connect linear rules and graphs	Page 161, # 4-25 through # 4-29
Fri. 1/10	Connect linear rules to patterns showing growth or decrease; practice skills learned in class on January 7 through January 10	Worksheet, Practice 14

Office Hours this Week: Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:30

See you there!

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Mon. 12/16	Solve equations and check answers; compute values shown by an in/out relationship; write an algebraic rule representing that relationship	Page 137, # 3-102 through # 3-106,
Tue. 12/17	Solve equations and compute values accurately using linear relationships; wrap up unit 3 through chapter review problems	Pages 143-144, #CL 3-119 through #CL 3-126
Wed. 12/18	Prepare for unit exam	Worksheet, Practice 13
Thur. 12/19	Demonstrate mastery of concepts through completion of the unit exam	No Homework – Enjoy your Winter Break!
Fri. 12/20	No School Day – Teacher compensation day for November conferences plus teacher inservice day at Kennedy

Unit 3 Exam: Thursday, 12/19

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Mon. 12/16	Solve equations by “working backwards” in order to complete a puzzle with your team	Worksheet, Practice 8
Tue. 12/17	Contemplate an advanced problem (PI-2 on Page 507 in your textbook); complete initial work on that problem	Page 507, Problem PI-2 (NOT DUE UNTIL THURSDAY)
Wed. 12/18	Polish up work on PI-2 problem; share ideas with classmates!	Continue work on Page 507, Problem PI-2
Thur. 12/19	Review lessons of weeks one through fourteen of the school year – Have fun!	No Homework – Enjoy your Winter Break!

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Mon. 12/2	Review concepts from Chapter 3	Pages 157-159 #CL 3-133 through #CL 3-141
Tue. 12/3	Review concepts from Chapter 3	Worksheet, Practice 6
Wed. 12/4	Demonstrate mastery of Chapter 3 topics through completion of the Chapter Exam	No Homework: Exam Day
Thur. 12/5	No School Day -- Teacher Professional Development Day	--
Fri. 12/6	No School Day – Trimester Grading Day	--

Responsibility Points Trade-In Day: Wednesday, 12/4

Chapter 3 Exam: Wednesday

Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:30 --- See you there!

Day	Today you will:	Complete (5)
Mon. 12/2	Solve equations and check answers (Lesson 3.2.4)	Review your previous work on pages 125-126, #3-74 through # 3-78: Re-work problems as necessary, especially those involving steps!
Tue. 12/3	Solve equations requiring the Distributive Property (Lesson 3.2.5)	Pages 140-141, # 3-113 through # 3-117
Wed. 12/4	Complete tables and draw graphs to represent linear or nonlinear algebraic rules (Lesson 3.2.3)	Worksheet, Practice 12
Thur. 12/5	No School Day – Teacher Professional Development Day	--
Fri. 12/6	No School Day – Trimester Grading Day	---

Responsibility Points Trade-In Day: Wednesday, 12/4

Tests or Quizzes this Week