8/27
Today we went over the syllabus and class rules/expectations. A parent letter was given, and is due NO LATER THAN Friday 8/31. The syllabus and parent letter are attached on the page for this class found under the navigation menu.
8/28
Today we began a review unit on integer opertations. Students were given a handout to aid note taking. Homework was assigned, and an exit slip was given that was due upon leaving class.
Notes Handout: Day 1 Notes - Adding & Subtracting.pdf
Homework: Day 1 HW - Adding & Subtracting.pdf
8/29
Today we went over the homework. Students then completed a maze focusing on adding and subtracting integers. We then briefly went over some ways to remember how to multiply and divide integers with negatives. Please see me if you were absent. There is no homework.
8/30
Today we reviewed how to add and subtract integers, and discussed a variety of explantions when it comes to remembering rules. Students were given a handout to aid note taking. We also took notes on multiplying and dividing integers. Students then completed a "Find the Odd One" activity which allowed them to practice integer operations, and this was turned in. Upon turning that in, students were given a review for their open notes quiz on integers which will be tomorrow and will be open notes.
Notes Handout:Day 3 Notes - Multiplying & Dividing.pdf
Activity: Day 3 Which Does Not Belong Integer Activity.pdf
Quiz Review: Integer Operations Quiz Review.pdf
8/31
Today we went over the quiz review, and then students took a quiz on integer operations. Upon turning it in, they grabbed a fractions pretest which will be analyzed and used as a basis for me to know what exactly you all retained and understand when it comes to fractions.
9/4
Today we began a review unit on fractions. We took notes on equivalent fractions, as well as simplifying and reducing fractions. Students completed a puzzle activity halfway through the class after we finished taking notes on equivalent fractions. please see me for a copy if you were absent. Homework was assigned, and both the activty and homework are due tomorrow.
Notes handout:Day 1 notes- Simplifying and equivalent fractions handout.pdf
Homework: Day 1 HW -simplifying and equivalent fractions review.pdf
9/5
Today the homework and the activity given last class were collected. Students then completed a review worksheet on simplifying fractions and finding equaivalent fractions. That was reviewed as a class. We then took notes on improper fractions and mixed numbers. Students were given a handout to aid note taking. Homework was also assigned.
Handout: Day 2 Notes - Changing an Improper Fraction to a Mixed Number notes.pdf
Homework:Day 2 HW.pdf
9/6
Today students completed an open notes assingment on simplifying fractions, equivalent fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. It will be graded. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
9/7
Today we took notes on finding the least common multiple. Please see a classmate for notes if you were absent. Students then began working on a pyramid activity attached below. It is due at the start of class Monday.
Assignment: LCM activity.pdf
9/10
Today we reviewed the concept of the LCM, and took notes on the LCD (least common denominator). Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. At the end of class, 8 problems were written on the board for students to copy down and solve. Please email me for these problems if you were absent. They are due tomorrow.
9/11
Today we took additional notes on finding the LCM as well as the LCD between 2 fractions. Students completed a multiplication chart to help them with this process. They then completed a worksheet to practice finding equivalent fractions. Please see me if you were absent for copies of the chart and worksheet.
9/12
Today we went over finding equivalent fractions, and did a lot of practice with adding and subtracting fractions. Students completed the reverse side of the worksheet given to them yesterday.
9/13
Today students completed practice problems on adding and subtracting fractions that they turned in to be graded. Please see me if you were absent for a copy of these problems, as the printer was down and they were written on the board.
9/17
In class assignment:adding and subtracting fractions assignment.pdf
Please complete this on notebook paper, no need to print it off. It is due no later than the end of class. Make sure work is neat and circle your final answers.
9/19
I am so sorry I am out again today - I was in the hospital over the weekend for a severe infection and have been scolded by my doctor to stay at home, in bed, and not be on my feet (I tried to come in yesterday, and ended up having to go home almost immediently). I ensure you that I am lesson planning and am more than ready to get back with you guys! Bare with me here. Prayers would be more than appreciated :)
In class assignment (directions are provided on the assignment): Algebra 1 Math Logic Problems.pdf
9/20
Today we reviewed how to add, subtract, and simplify fractions. We then took notes on multiplying fractions. Please see a classmate for notes if you were absent. The test on fractions will be next Friday, 9/28.
9/21
Today we reviewed how to multiply fractions. We then took notes on dividing fractions. Please copy a classmates notes if you were absent. Students then completed a series of multiplication and division problems that were written on the board. They were turned in for points. Please see me if you were absent. The test on fractions will be next Friday, 9/28.
9/24
Today students completed a review for their test which will be this Friday. As a reminder, the review is almost identical to the test, I simply change the numbers. Therefore, everyone will know what exactly to expect and what to study. We will spend the next 2 classes reviewing, and students will not have class on Thursday due to the Freshman retreat. The review is attached below.
Fractions test review: Fractions test review 2018.pdf
9/25
Today students completed a graphic organizer in which they were to explain how to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, as well as provide worked out examples created on their own. We then began going over the test review. The answer key is attached below. The test will be on Friday. A copy of the blank review can be found above, and I have paper copies in my classroom as well. There was no homework.
Fractions test review answer key:fractions test review 2018 KEY.pdf
9/26
Today we continued to review for the test, which is now going to be on Monday, 10/1, due to students not having class the next 2 days.
9/27
Today there was no class due to the freshmen retreat.
9/28
Today there was no class due to freshmen and senior games.
10/1
Today students took a test on fractions.
10/2
Today we did an extension of fractions - working with word problems. A handout was given and is attached below, and an assignment was also given to be graded. It is due no later than the start of class tomorrow.
Handout: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions word problems notes.pdf
Assignment: Multiplying and Dividing Fractions word problems assignment.pdf
10/3
Today we took notes on adding and subtracting decimals, as a review. Please see myself or a classmate for notes as there was no handout given. Students were asked to complete the problems written on the board for practice. There was no homework.
10/4
Today we took notes on multiplying decimals. Please see myself or a classmate for notes as there was no handout given.
Homework: Multiplying Decimals HW.pdf
10/5
Today students completed an in class assignment on adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals. Please see me for a copy if you were absent. There is no homework.
10/8
Today we took notes on day 1 of dividing decimals. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
10/9
Today we took notes on day 2 of dividing decimals. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent.
10/10-10/15
Students completed a project pertaining to decimal operations.
10/16
We began a unit on solving equations. We took notes on solving one-step equations. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. Students then completed the maze attached below to proactice solving one step equations. Work was to be shown on an attached sheet. It was collected, and was homework if it was not completed during class time.
Maze: One Step Equations Maze.pdf
10/17
Today we had liturgy, so classes were shortened. We began taking notes on solving 2 step equations, and went through a variety of examples both together and indepently. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
10/18
Today we continued taking notes on solving 2 step equations, and focused on some problems that are a bit more tricky. Students completed some problems in their notebooks on their own, and they were reviewed afterwards. I then gave students a "puzzle" to complete in their notebooks, and it was turned in. Please see me for notes and the puzzle if you were absent.
10/22
Today we continued our unit on solving equations. Because it has been 3 days since we have had class, we focused on reviewing the concepts and processes that we talked about last week. We went through some examples to rejog our memory in notebooks - please see myself or a classmate if you were absent. Students then completed an in class assignment on solving one and two step equations that was turned in to be graded.
Assignment: One and Two Step Equations Assignment.pdf
10/23
Today we took notes on using the distributive property of multiplication. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent. There was no homework.
10/24
Today students took notes from a powerpoint I created pertaining to combining like terms. We then practiced some problems in the notes. Students recieved a worksheet that became homework if it was not completed. It focused on the distributive property and combining like terms and is attached below.
Homework:
10/25
Today all worksheets were collected that were not turned in last class. We then took notes on applying combining like terms and the distributive property to solving equations. We practiced many problems together, and looked at a problems that had a variation of difficulty level.
10/26
Today we focused a bit more on combining like terms. We looked at terms that may have more than one variable, and may or may not have exponents. Students were given a coloring activty to help them to practice these skills. Please see me for a copy if you were absent. It is due Monday if it was not completed today.
10/29
Today all coloring activities were due. We then reviewed the concepts we talked about last week pertaining to solving equations. We did some examples in the notes. There was a notebook check. Students then were given 4 problems that were completed incorrectly. They had to identify where the errors were made, and had to correct them. Finally, students were given a worksheet in which they solved a variety of equations to solve a puzzle. Please see me for copies if you were absent.
10/30
Today we took notes on solving equations when there are more than one variable term. We practiced problems that were more complex, with multiple steps and skills required. Please see me or a classmate for notes if you were absent. Students were given problems to work on towards the very end of class that are to be taken home for homework.
Homework: equations with variables on both sides.pdf
10/31
Today students completed an activity that involved solving equations and coloring a geometric design. These will be displayed in my classroom for open house on Sunday. Please see me if you were absent.
11/1
Today we reviewed for the open notes quiz on solving equations that will be given tomorrow. The review that I created is attached below.
Solving Equations review: solving equations review.pdf
11/2
Today students took an open notes, independent quiz on solving equations.
11/7
Today we began a unit on solving and graphing inequalities. We took notes on analyzing and graphing simple inequalties today. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. The homework is attached below.
Homework: Reading and Graphing Inequalities HW.pdf
11/8
Today we reviewed some problems that were discussed yesterday, and had conversations about the characteristics of inequalities and their graphs. We then took notes on solving one step inequalities. Please see myself or a classmate for the notes if you were absent. The homework is attached below.
Homework: Solving One Step Inequalities.pdf
11/9
Today we began class with some warm ups of solving one step inequalties, writing them out in sentence form, and graphing them. Students then completed an in class assignment on these concepts. It was turned in and will be graded. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
11/12
Today we began class with some warm ups of solving one step inequalties, writing them out in sentence form, and graphing them. We then began taking notes on solving 2 step inequalties, writing them out in sentence form, and graphing them. We had no electricity, so homework problems were written on the board. They are attached below.
Homework:
11/13
Today we went over the homework. We then took notes on additional problems involving solving 2 step inequalities, and looked at various scenarios. Students then completed an in class assignment on solving one and two step inequalities, writing the solutions in sentence form, and graphing them. These were turned in and will be graded. Please see me if you were absent for a copy.
11/14
Today students completed a maze activity that helped them to practice solving one and two step inequalities. There were some tricky problems involved, so students were forced to take their time and rationalize their method in solving as well as their solutions. It is attached below. It was corrected to be graded.
Maze:one and two step inequalities maze.pdf
11/15
Today we took notes on solving inequalties that involved the distributive property. Students practiced problems together and on their own. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent.
11/16
Today we reviewed what we have learned so far this week. Students then took notes on solving inequalities that have variables on both sides. There is no homework. Have a great weekend!
11/19-11/20
Students worked on an in class graded assignment that focused on solving inequalities of all difficulty levels, and then graphing their solutions and writing them in sentence form.
11/21-11/26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
11/27
Today we began taking notes on compound "and" inequalities. We focused primarily on graphing them, and writing them in sentence form which requires a thorough understanding of what exactly they represent. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
11/28
Today we practiced graphing compound "and" inequalities and writing their solutions in sentence form. We then began taking notes on solving one step compound "and" inequalties. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: solve one step and compoound inequalities.pdf
11/29
Today I was out sick. so students completed the attached in class assignment with a substitute.
11/30
Today I was out sick. Students completed a maze that dealt with solving 1 and 2 step inequalties, as well as one step compound "and" inequalities. Please see myself for a copy if you were absent.
12/3
Today we began taking notes on two step "and" compound inequalities. Please see myself or a classmate for notes.
Homework: two step compound and inequalties.pdf
12/4
Today the homework was collected. Students then completed the attached assignment that was due at the end of class and will be graded. Tomorrow, we will begin taking notes on compound "or" inequalties.
Assignment: inequalities 12-4.pdf
12/5
Today all assignments were due. We began class with a few warm up problems to practice solving inequalties and compound "and" inequalties. We then took notes on graphing compound "or" inequalties that have already been solved. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. For the last 25 minutes of class, students worked together to practice problems on their own, and we went over them as a group when everyone finished.
12/6
We began class with a few warm up problems pertaining to graphing one step compound "or" inequalities (that have already been solved). We then took notes on solving one step compound "or" inequalties, and graphing the solution(s). We did a variety of problems together, and students worked together on a few as well. These were reviewed as a class once everyone had completed them.
Homework: 12-6 OR compound inequalties homework.pdf
12/7
Today we went over the homework, and then completed some examples of solving 2+ step compound "or" inequalties and graphing the solution(s). These were very familliar due to how similar the problems were to the linear inequalities we solved and graphed to begin this unit. Students then completed an in class assignment on solving linear inequalties and compound inequalties. It was due at the end of class, and will be graded.
Inequalities assignment: 12-7 inequalities assignment.pdf
12/10
Today students completed the review for their inequalities test, which will be on Thursday, 12/13. Please see me to get a hard copy if you were absent.
12/11
Today we went over the inequalities test review completely, and discussed tips, tricks, and guidelines for the exam which will be on Thursday, 12/13. Please see me ASAP if you were absent.
12/12
Today we had very shortened classes due to liturgy/an assembly. Students completed an activity on solving inequalities. It was collected and will be graded. It is attached below. If it was not turned in at the end of class, be sure to have it completed to turn in no later than the start of class tomorrow (your test day!)
Inequalities activity: inequalities activity.pdf
12/13
Today students took a test on inequalities.
12/17
Today I unexpectedly went home very ill. Students were given the mod to be productive and complete work for other classes.
12/18
Today we began taking notes on the cartesian coordinate plane, quadrants, axes, and plotting points. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. You will have a brief quiz tomrrow on the concepts discussed today.
Homework: Plotting and naming points practice hw.pdf
12/19:
Today we went over the homework. We discussed tips and tricks for remembering characteristics of a cartesian coordinate plane as well as plotting and identifying points. Students took a quiz on these concepts.
12/20-12/21
Due to how behaved, hardworking, and respectful this group has been, I decided to dedicate this "mod and a half" to an activity that will boost confidence, and keep everyone on their toes!
1/3-1/4
Students completed the review for theiw midyear final exam, which will be on Wednesday, 1/9.
Midyear final exam review: midyear review.pdf
1/7
Today we wend over the midyear final exam review entirely. The exam will be on Wednesday, 1/9 ( we will be playing a review game tomorrow )
Midyear final exam review key:midyear final review key 2018-2019.pdf
1/8
Today we played a review game to help review for the midyear final.
1/9
Today students completed their midyear final exam.
1/10
Today we reviewed how to simplify/solve equations when given a value to plug in for x. Students completed a worksheet that was turned in. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
1/11
Today we completed our compliment project.
1/14
Today we reviewed how to graph lines by creating a chart of x and y values. We looked at equations that were already solved for y. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
1/15
Today we practiced putting equations into slope-intercept form by using opposite operations to get y by itself. We covered a variety of examples that varied in difficulty level. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent for notes and the homework.
1/16
Today we began taking notes on and practicing graphing equations using the slope and y intercept. We focused on equations that were already in slope intercept form (solved for y). Please see myself or a classmate for notes and homework if you were absent.
1/17
Today we reviewed how to graph lines using the slope and y intercept, when the equations are already in slope-intercept form. Please see me if you were absent.
1/18
Today you have a sub. Please compelte the worksheet attached below. NO NEED TO PRINT!! You may absolutely complete these on graph paper.
Assignment: graph in slope-intercept form.pdf
1/22
Today we took notes on graphing linear equations that are already in slope-intercept form, as well as some that are not. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
1/24
Today we reviewed putting equations into slope intercept form. Students then completed a mandatory bonus assignment on putting equations into slope intercept form. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
1/25
Today we took notes on special types of linear equations - those that create vertical and horizontal lines. We then took notes on finding the x and y intercepts. Students completed a few problems on their own to turn in for completion points, and so I can see where everyone is at. Please see me or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
1/28
We began class by completing some review problems. We then did some examples of finding the x and y intercepts of different linear equations. We reviewed some more challenging examples.
1/29
Today we reviewed how to graph lines using all 3 methods. Students completed some review problems in their notebooks. They then completed an assignment covering graphing lines using all 3 methods.
Assignment:
1/30-1/31
Snow days
2/1
Touch of class day - no classes
2/4
Today students completed their test review on graphing linear equations. The test will be this Wednesday, 2/6.
2/5
Today we went over the test review extensively. The test will be tomorrow, 2/6.
2/6
Today students took a test on graphing linear equations.
2/7
Today we began a unit on writing linear equations. We took notes on writing equations of lines based off of their graphs. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent.
Homework:based off of graphs hw.pdf
2/8
Today we went over the homework. We then completed some review problems pertaining to yesterdays content. We then began to take notes on writing equations of lines when given their slope and y intercept, as well as when given their slope and a point on the line.
Homework: given slope and a point hw.pdf
2/11
We began class by completing some warm up problems. We then continued to take notes on writing the equation of a line when given its slope and a point it passes through.
2/12
We completed some warm up problems, and then students completed an assignment that covered writing linear equations based off of their graph, when given the slope and y intercept, and when given the slope and a point the line passes through.
assignment: 3 methods assignment.pdf
2/13
Today all assignments were due. We began taking notes on finding the slope of a line when given 2 points the line passes through.
2/14
Today we took additional notes on finding the slope fo a line when given 2 points that the line passes through. We then reviewed writing equations of lines when given the information we have reviewed so far (the slope and the y intercept, and the slope and a point the line passses through).
Homework: find the slope given 2 points.pdf
2/18
Today we reviewed how to find the slope of a line when given 2 points that the line passes through. Students then worked through some examples on their own.
2/19
Students completed an assignment which helped them recall and review how to identify the slope when given various pieces of information.
2/20-2/22
We took notes on how to write the equation of a line when given 2 points that the line passes through. As we progressed, we also reviewed how to write the equaions of lines when given the slope and the yintercept, and the slope and a point the line passes through.
Homework:write equation given 2 points.pdf
2/25
We began class by completing some review problems pertaining to writing equations of lines. We then began to take notes on writing the equation of a line when given a point the line passes through, and a line that it is parallel to. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
Homework: writing equations of lines given aline par or perp.pdf Do not complete #s 17-20
2/26
Today we went over the homework and began class with some warm up problems. We then preacticed some more problems asking to write the equation of a line when given a point it passes through and a line it is parallel to. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. There is no homework.
2/27
Today we began class with a few warm up problems. We then took a closer look at the equations of parallel lines, and deciphering whether or not they are actually parallel. We looked at equations that were not already in slope intercept form (easy to identify the slope right away when it's in this form), so we had to do this ourselves. We did quite a few practice problems in our notebooks like these. There is no homework.
2/28
Today we began class with a few warm up problems. We discussed some key concepts, and did a notebook check. Students then completed an in class assignment on all that we have covered pertaining to writing equations of lines. It was due at the end of class and will be the last grade on term 2.
3/1
Today we had very short classes due to dismissal at noon. We did a few warmups and discussed the end of the term grades as well as plans to celebrate pi day on 3/13 (the day before pi day).
3/2
Today we began class with a few warm up problems. We then took notes on the equations of perpendicular lines. We completed problems asking us to write the equation of a line when given a point the line passes through and a line it is perpendicular to. We were given perpendicular lines in slope-intercept form, as well as lines that were not in slope-intercept form, and we had to put them into that form ourselves. There were a couple notebook checks. The homework attached was checked as students completed it, but was not collected today.
Writing Equations of lines given a point and a line parallel/perpendicular CW/HW: writing equations given a line parallel-perp CW-HW.pdf
3/4
Today we began class with some warm up problems. We then took notes on writing the equation of a line when given a point the line passes through as well as a line it is perpendicular to. Some of these given lines are in slope-intercept form already, and some are not. I did a couple notebook checks, and checked the homework given as students left to give them points for working through to the end of class. It is attached below.
The test on writing equations of lines will be this Friday, 3/8.
Writing equations of lines given a point and a line parallel/perp CW/HW:
writing equations given a line parallel-perp CW-HW.pdf
3/5
Today I am out sick. If the sub is unable to print copies of the test review, please view it below and complete the problems on looseleaf. The sub is not going to collect lastnights homework.
Writing equations of lines test review:A4 writing equations of lines test review 2019.pdf
3/6
Today we went over the test review thouroughly. We then practiced some additional tricky problems to help prepare and practice for the test Friday.
3/7
Today we played a review game to prepare for the test tomorrow. I have attached some additional OPTIONAL practice problems. If you scroll to the end of the PDF, you will find all of the answers. Please use these to help study! I also attached the blank test review. I reccommend using it to "test yourself" with no notes to narrow down what to study and practice the most tonight.
Additional optional practice problems:extra practice problems writing equations of lines.pdf
Review:A4 writing equations of lines test review 2019.pdf
3/8
Today students took a test on writing equations of lines.
3/11
Today I gave each individual student problems that were similar to the problems they may have missed on the test. They completed these and if they got them correct, they earned half of a point back for every point that they missed on the test. Students got their tests back and were able to use these to help them. Please see me if you were absent.
3/13
Today we talked about some problems that were missed on the test, and the corrections. During the last hour of class we went down to the cafeteria to celebrate pi day a day early.
3/14
Today we began a unit on polynomials. We took notes on what like terms are, so please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent.
3/15
Today we began class with some warm ups. We then continued talking about like terms, as well as different vocab pertaining to polynomials. We began talking about adding and subtracting polynomials as well.
3/18
Today we began class with some warm ups. We then did some more examples of adding and subtracting polynomials, and practiced putting polynomials into the correct format.
3/19
Today we began class with some warmups. Students then completed an in class assignment on adding and subtracting polynomials.
Assignment:
3/20
Today all assignments were due. We began talking about multiplying a monomial by a monomial. Please see myself or a classmate if you were absent. The homework/classwork will be collected and graded.
Homework/classwork:adding and subtracting assignment.pdf
3/21
Today the homework was due if it was not turned in last class. We began talking about multiplying a monomial by a polynomial using the distributive property. The homework is attached below.
Homework: mult monomials cw-hw.pdf
3/22
Today we took notes on multiplying binomials using the FOIL method as well as the box method. Students completed an in class assignment on this concept. It was turned in. Please see me for a copy if you were absent.
3/25
Today there was a sub. Students were given a review guide to help them complete an in class assignment that was turned in.
Review guide: Multiplying Monomials and Polynomials review handout.pdf
assignment: mult mono by mono and mono by poly worksheet sub.pdf
3/26
Today we practiced multiplying binomials by trinomials. Please see myself or a classmate for notes if you were absent. Students completed an in class assignment that was turned in. It is attached below.
Assignment: mult poly (all kinds) HW and CW.pdf
