Monday, January 20, 2014

Math 8 Assignments for January 21 Through January 24


                          
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Tue.
1/21
Discover how to graph a linear equation without using an x,y table
Page 172-173,
 # 4-59 through # 4-63
Four graphs required:
Problem # 4-59
Wed.
1/22
Continue work graphing equations; convert information on a graph to a pattern, and information on a table to a pattern
Page 175-177,
# 4-67 through # 4-71
Four graphs required: 
Problem # 4-67
Thur.
1/23
Review concepts studied in Unit 4
Pages 179-180,
# 4-72 through # 4-80, even-numbered problems only
Fri.
1/24
Demonstrate mastery of concepts studied on last lessons of Unit 4
No Homework:  Quiz Day 
(complete Extra Credit 16 if you
wish -- due February 1)

Unit 4 Quiz #2: Friday, Jan 24

Monday, January 13, 2014

Math 6a Assignments for January 13 Through January 17


                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
Day
Today you will:
Complete (5)
Mon.
1/13
Enlarge two-dimensional shapes using graph paper in various sizes (Lesson 4.2.1)
Page 188,
# 4-47 through # 4-51
You will need graph paper for problem # 4-47 – pick up what you need in class on Monday!
Tue.
1/14
Enlarge and reduce figures using the method we discovered in Monday’s lesson (Lesson 4.2.2)
Page 192,
# 4-58 through # 4-62
Wed.
1/15
Compute enlargement and reduction ratios using the figures produced in lessons on Monday and Tuesday (Lesson 4.2.3)
Pages 196-197,
# 4-70 through # 4-74
You will need graph paper to complete problems a and b of
# 4-70.  
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
Office Hours this Week:  Wednesday,  3:30 – 4:30   

Math 8 Assignments for January 13 Through January 17


                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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

Monday, January 6, 2014

Math 6a Assignments For January 7 Through January 10


                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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!

Math 8 Assignments for January 7 Through January 10


                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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!

Math 8 Assignments for December 16 Through December 19

                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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

Math 6a Assignments for December 16 through December 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!