What's going on during class this Week?
Week of Apr. 16 - Apr. 20, 2012
The following Pa State Standards are being taught and practiced at this time:
A1.1.2.1.1: Write, solve and/or apply a linear equation (including problem situations).
A1.1.2.1.2: Use and/or identify an algebraic property to justify any step in an equation solving process (linear equations only).
A1.1.2.1.3: Interpret solutions to problems in the context of the problem situation (linear equations only).
A1.2.2.1.1: Identify, describe and/or use constant rates of change
A1.2.2.1.2: Apply the concept of linear rate of change (slope) to solve problems.
A1.2.2.1.3:
Write or identify a linear equation when given
* the graph of the line
- 2 points on the line, or
- the slope and a point on a line,
(Linear equation may be in point-slope, standard and/or slope-intercept form).
A1.2.2.1.4: Determine the slope and/or y-intercept represented by a linear equation or graph
Here's what we did in class today:
4.17.12 - Informative packets that contain all details, rubrics and requirements of the project were handed out to each class today. Please make sure that you ask your child for this packet as it is very important that you read over it and let me know of any questions or concerns. Please sign and return the first page of the packet. Your child will receive 4 bonus points for returning this sheet by next Tuesday.
4.16.12 - Today we started our discussion on the Annual Probability Carnival and what the requirements of this project are. We looked at dozens of photos of past student projects today so that each of the students could get an idea of what the fair and the game presentations looked like. I asked the kids to begin thinking about a partner to work with - even though partners are not mandatory - they are highly recommended. Packets with all the requirements will be sent home tomorrow. Please email me any questions or concerns that you might have.
4.13.12 - We started Chapter 7 today and we were able to complete the first lesson. In honor of the nice weekend ahead of us - we will not have homework from the book. Don't forget study island is due on Monday and it counts as a QUIZ GRADE!
4.12.12 - Tests were given back today and checked. All scores have been entered into Powerschool. We are beginning Chapter 7 tomorrow. HOMEWORK: p 443 # 1 - 32
4.11.12 - Many students needed to complete their test today - so that is what we spent our time doing. Also - Study Island "Probability" Assignment will be DUE MONDAY (4/16/12) and will be counted as a QUIZ GRADE. Make sure it is completed by then - at least 30 questions per topic.
4.10.12 - We took the Chapter 6 Test today. Look in Powerschool tomorrow for the results.
4.3.12 - We are still in the process of going over the flip charts which we will continue tomorrow. Our chapter 6 test is still on schedule for Tuesday, April 10. Have a great Spring Break!
4.2.12 - We completed our flipcharts today and are in the process of presenting them in class. Try and bring a flash drive so that you can take these charts home with you to study over Spring Break for the Chapter 6 Test on Tuesday, Apr. 10.
3.29.12 - After checking all the answers to the 6-5 - 6-6 Reveiw - we began to take our quiz. Many students have taken their time and will require a bit more time tomorrow in order to complete the quiz. We then will begin flipcharts in groups to review the entire chapter.
3.28.12 - Today we started the review for the last two lessons (6-5 and 6-6) in preparation of our Quiz Tomorrow.
HOMEWORK: P 429 # 2 - 20 EVEN
3.27.12 - We finished the rest of the examples in Lesson 6 - 6. We had a good 30 minutes to start our homework. Most of the graphing should take place on the computer. Anything not completed could be done by hand. However, I expect at least three of the graphs to be digital.
HOMEWORK: p 424 # 2 - 14 even
3.26.12 - Checked our homework today and the class felt confident enough to move onto 6-6 Systems of Inequalities. We covered up to and including example 2. We will continue tomorrow.
3.22.12 - Today we were able to cover the first three examples of Lesson 6-5 Graphing Inequalities. Our HOMEWORK assignment (due Monday) is: p 418 # 2-8
Also - Study Island Algebra Assignments (2) will be counted as quiz grades on Monday, March 26.
We will not have class tomorrow due to the early dismissal and temporary room change.
3.21.12 - PSSAs are now complete which means we will be back on our normal class schedules - Today all students had the class to work on the two assignments in Algebraic Concepts online at Study Island. These two assignments must have a minumum of 30 questions per topic in order to be counted as two separate quiz grades which are due this Monday.
3.7.12 - Today we took a quiz on Lesson 6.1 - 6.4. Look for the results tomorrow.
3.6.12 - We checked our review today - step by step on each problem. We are now prepared to take the quiz. It will occur tomorrow, since we did not have enough time today for it.
3.5.12 - We completed our discussion on Solving Special Systems. We took some today today to partner up and work on the examples from the homework page. We were also able to check these today. We are now ready to review the first four lessons and should be prepared to take a quiz tomorrow. HOMEWORK: P 413 # 4, 5, 6, 8-20 even
3.2.12 - We started to look at the next lesson on Solving Special Systems. We were in the process of solving the third example when class ended. We were in groups and created flipcharts on these examples. Please make sure these are completed by the start of class on Monday.
3.1.12 - We checked our homework problems today and found that many of us had a pretty solid understanding of solving systems using elimination. We broke up into small groups and worked on a few more examples with elimination. We'll turn our focus to Lesson 6.4 tomorrow.
2.29.12 - Day 6 today - we got into our groups and reviewed PSSA Algebra - which is much simplier than what we have been working on in class. We had a nice overview of the types of questions that appear on the test and then we turned our focus onto Linear Relationships - where we matched x/y tables to equations and graphs. We also have a new assignment on Study Island that will be due by next Day 6 (next Thursday). This will count for a grade. **Don't forget - Homework from yesterday is due tomorrow.
2.28.12 - We finished our lesson today - 6.3 - Many examples were covered and the students used ActivInspire to show their work and create digital notes. Homework: p 401 # 1 - 9 odd
2.27.12 - Today, we began looking at Solving Systems with Elimination. We were able to complete the first two examples, along with notes, before we had to end class. STudy Island assignment: the two Geometry assignments will be counted as quiz grades - work on these topics tonight to be sure to get a passing quiz grade.
2.24.12 - After checking our homework today, we found there were still a few of us who could use a litte extra guidance on Solving using Substitution. We partnered up and completed some problems together to wrap up class. The solutions and work will be shared on Monday, and we will then move into Lesson 6.3.
2.23.12 - We successfully finished Lesson 6.2 today and now have an homework assignment on p 394 # 1 - 7. This assignment is due at the start of class on Friday.
2.22.12 - Today, we started to look at Lesson 6.2 Solving Systems by Substitution. We took notes on the five steps and looked at the first set of examples. We will continue our discussions tomorrow.
2.21.12 - PSSA Prep day today - we looked at solving more geometric questions dealing with properties of angles. Homework - everyone log into Study Island and pass all topics that are pertaining to geometry. They should be completed by the end of the day on Wednesday.
2.20.12 - We had many absences today, so instead of starting new material, we worked on our study island assignments. Everyone should have our geometry assignment (Objects and Angles and Lines) completed by Wednesday of this week. It will count as a test grade. Tomorrow is Day 6, so we will be holding another PSSA prep session.
2.16.12 - Today, we spent a good deal of time on checking our graphs from homework yesterday. We looked closely at exactly how to graph a system of equations and then how to find the solution. We feel with the extra attention that we spent on graphing today, that we now have a pretty good handle on graphing to find solutions. Next lesson on Monday, since we don't have a formal class tomorrow.
2.14.12 - After checking our homework, we began our discussions of 6.1 - Systems of Equations...We were able to complete example 1 and 2 which included substitution and graphing systems. We will continue this lesson tomorrow.
2.13.12 - Day 6 - PSSA Prep - Our focus today was on Geometry. The following practice sheets are good examples of how geometry will look on the PSSA. The focus is on Properties of angles, lines and polygons, the Pythagorean Theroem, 3-Dimensional nets. We will continue looking at Geometry next day 6. pssa prep geo pg 1.PDF pssa prep geo pg 2.PDF pssa prep nets pg 1.PDF pssa prep nets pg 2.PDF pssa prep nets pg 3.PDF
2.10.12 - Chapter test were handed back and reviewed today. Students had an opportunity to discuss issues and ask questions about anything that was incorrectly answered. We are now starting Chapter 6 so for homework tonight on PG 379 #1-5, 6-32 even
2.7.12 - Today we took the Chapter test. Some students did not finish, so more time to finish the test will be given on Thursday (since Wednesday is Career Day - no class).
2.6.12 - Quizzes were handed back today and have been entered into Powerschool - please log in to see the results! We spent the rest of our time reviewing the quiz and working out a study session to prepare for the Chapter Test Tomorrow!
2.3.12 - Today, we successfully completed our chapter 5 review and are now ready for the Chapter test. On Monday, we will go over the previous quiz we took and work out any problems or questions then. Test on Tuesday.
2.2.12 - We are still in the process of presenting our chapter reviews as we are studying the completion of Chapter 5. Tomorrow we are aiming on finishing our lessons which means the Chapter test will be on Monday.
2.1.12 - Today we finished our group flipcharts that were created to help us review and study for the Chapter 5 test. Students presented the first three lessons today and we will continue with those presentations tomorrow. Quizzes will be reviewed on Friday and our chapter Test will either be Friday or Monday.
1.31.12 - We completed our quizzes today and began our group project. Each group has been assigned one lesson from our chapter that they must summarize and make examples in order to review that lesson. All flipcharts will be available to the class to work on and to take with them in order to create a study packet for the chapter test on Friday.
1.30.12 - Checked the second half chapter review today and then we began to take our quiz. Many will continue to work the first part of tomorrow's class in finishing the quiz. Then we will begin to review the entire chapter.
1.27.12 - We have now completed the second half of chapter 5 which means we will be having a quiz on Monday from lesson 5.6 - 5.9.
To prepare, complete the exercises from the review on page 365 # 1-6, 8, 10, 11-14, 16, 18-21.
1.26.12 - PSSA prep day - many of the students had the opportunity to win some bonus points during class today! Make sure your homework from yesterday's class is completed for tomorrow.
1.25.12 - Today, we completed our discussion on Transformations. Don't forget to make sure you have the "cheat sheet" notes on each of the three transformations in order to keep them straight. Work on p 361 # 3 - 17 odd which will be due on Friday, since tomorrow we will work on PSSA Prep.
1.24.12 - We started the last lesson the Chapter 5 which is 5.9 Transformations. Due to some questions on today's class work, we were only able to take notes on the first page and had some discussions on the new vocabulary terms.
1.23.12 - We finished 5.8 on Friday, so we started class today working on the "homework" page 353 #1-8. We were in the process of checking our answers when class ended.
1.20.12 - We have finally finished discussing slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines. There was no homework today. Instead, we will work on these problems Monday.
1.18.12 - Day 6 today so we worked on some PSSA prep material. We will continue our discussion on Parellel and Perpendicular Lines on Friday, since I will be attending a conferenece tomorrow.
1.17.12 - Homework was checked over and questions asked and answered. Many of you need to hand in yesterday's homework tomorrow to recieve credit. We started our discussion on 5.8 Parellel and Perpendicular Lines, but only made it through example one. Tomorrow is Day 6 so we need to bring our PSSA packets in. Don't forget them!
1.16.12 - We covered the entire lesson 5.7 Point Slope Form - notes and examples were explained and worked out. We have homework tonight: p 345 # 1-6, 7-19 odd.
1.12.12 - The first part of class, we all took AIMSWEB tests. This was the second time the whole class took them. These tests are benchmarks and provide data on what has been mastered so far in eighth grade and what material still needs teaching.
Afterwards, we checked our homework from 5.6 and completed our discussions on Slope Intercept Form. No class tomorrow...
1.11.12 - We were able to complete our discussions and notes on 5.6 Slope Intercept Form. Homework tonight: p 338 # 1 - 11
1.10.12 - Day 6 -- PSSA Prep day - We completed the first three pages of the packet we recieved.
1.9.12 - Quizzes were handed back today. Check out Powerschool for the results. We then started talking and taking notes on 5.6 Slope Intercept Form. We will continue our discussions tomorrow.
1.6.12 - We checked our review and had an opportunity to ask some questions before taking the quiz on 5.1 - 5.5. Look for the results of this quiz to be handed back on Monday.
1.5.12 - Today, we completed Lesson 5.5 and worked on the guided practice. Once completed, all answers were given and explained. Tomorrow, we will have quiz on 5.1 - 5.5. To help in our studying for this quiz, please complete p 333 # 1 - 13.
1.4.12 - We almost finished our discussion on 5 -5 Direct Variation. All examples, up to example 3, were covered. Tomorrow we will aim to finish the lesson and then prepare for a quiz on Friday.
1.3.12 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Today we wrapped up our discussion on 5 - 4 Slope. We discussed how to find slope when given only an equation. We worked on five problems p 323 # 8, 9, 10, 18, 19.
12.20.11 - Today, we were able to discuss all but the last example (4) in lesson 5 - 4 Slope Formula. For homework tonight, work on P 323 # 1 - 7
12.19.11 - It took us two days to get through our third lesson but we were able to complete all notes and examples in 5 - 3. Homework tonight is from P 314 # 1 - 11
12.15.11 - We had a great discussion today on using the x and y intercepts in helping us to graph linear equations. All of lesson 5 - 2 was explained and our homework tonight is P 306 # 2 - 12.
12.14.11 - Some of the students had questions on our first lesson in Chapter 5, so we went over the homework and then did some review of Lesson 1. No homework tonight, and we will continue with Lesson 2 tomorrow. (Last night's homework: P 300 # 2 - 13 ... Sorry Mike!)
12.12.11 - Today we reviewed our test scores and questions. Please check Powerschool for your score. We also had an interesting conversation on the speed it takes different objects to fall! We also checked the "Are you Ready?" for Chapter 5. And we will begin Chapter 5 tomorrow. We also welcomed Joe into our class today!
12.8.11 - We reviewed our vocabulary and those definitions and took the Chapter 4 Test. Expect results tomorrow.
12.7.11 - Quiz grades have been entered into Powerschool. So now, we have completed and checked the Chapter 4 Review, which means our Chapter 4 Test is tomorrow. Make sure you review our notebooks and look over vocabulary as well.
12.6.11 - We took the quiz today on 4-5 and 4-6. Afterwards, we completed the Chapter Review in preparation of the Chapter Test that will occur on Thursday. First part of review (up to # 33) due tomorrow by the start of class: Pg 280 # 1-8, 10-18 even, 20-26, 27-33 odd, 34-35, 36 - 44 even
12.5.11 - Homework from 4-6 was checked and we completed a few more example on use the arithmetic sequence formula. We also worked on the review for the last two lessons and we will be taking a Quiz Tomorrow on 4-5 and 4-6.
12.2.11 - 4-6 Arthimetic Sequences. All examples were covered and discussed. Notes were taken and homework assigned: P 275 #2-8 ...... Looking ahead - Quiz on Tuesday.
12.1.11 - Quizzes were handed back and entered into Powerschool. We also took notes and dicussed all examples for 4-5 Scatter Plots and relations. Homework: P 266 # 4 - 12
11.30.11 - We checked the quiz review that was for homework. There were four of us who did not complete it, therefore lowering our grades. After some question and answer, we took the quiz. Expect the results tomorrow.
11.29.11 - Our work in the first part of Chapter 4 is complete. Today in class, we reviewed the previous four lessons by using P 261 # 1 - 19. We will be having a quiz tomorrow.
11.22.11 - After checking our work from 4-4, we voted as a class that we would like to spend more time in this lesson. Please make sure that both sides of the following worksheet are completed for the start of class. Graphing Functions 4.4.docx
11.21.11 - 4-4 Graphing Functions - we spent a majority of class going over all the examples and discussed what the requirements are for our graphs and tables. Homework - p 256 # 1 - 12.
11.18.11 - We checked our homework and reviewed a couple of the homework problems. We then took some time to review for the PSSA. Please work on Estimate Solutions and Functions. To pass, answer at least 30 questions and obtain a blue ribbon.
11.17.11 - 4-3 Writing Functions - notes taken and the lesson reviewed. Be careful with time and money, as per our discussion in class today. Homework p 249 # 3 - 12
11.16.11 - Today, we took notes on Relations and Functions 4 - 2. The key componets of this lesson are knowing the difference between domain and range; and how to tell if a relationship is a function or not. Homework p 239 # 3-14
11.15.11 - We took notes on Lesson 4 - 1 Graphing Relationships. After some discussion and class examples, we had time to begin our homework which is on P 233 # 3 - 12 (copy all sentences and graphs)
11.9.11 - We began class by checking the answers to the chapter reveiw. We then took the Chapter 3 test. Expect to get your results back tomorrow.
11.8.11 - Quiz results were handed back today. Several of us had a quiz review study session. Anyone not part of that group should complete P220 # 1 - 33 for the Chapter Test Tomorrow. Those that were part of the group should only complete the odds.
11.7.11 - Took the quiz after our review today. Look for the results to be handed out tomorrow. We now have completed Chapter 3 so we will review it all tomorrow and have a chapter test on Wednesday.
11.4.11 - We have completed Chapter 3 and will be taking a quiz on 3-4 - 3-6 on Monday. A chapter test will follow in the week. Make sure our quiz review is completed for class. ( P 211 # 1-33 odd.)
11.3.11 - We completed taking notes on Compound Inequalities and now must have p 206 # 2 - 14 completed for the start of class tomorrow.
11.2.11 - After checking the problems listed below, 42% of the class decided they would like more practice. We worked on p 197 #20 - 25. We also started the next lesson 3-6 and took notes up to the first example.
11.1.11 - We spent a majority of class today working in groups and completing problems from pg 197 # 1 - 19 odd. For extra practice (and points) do the evens tonight from the same page.
10.31.11 - We have begun talking about solving inequalities with variables on both sides. Refer to textbook page 194-197 to review our notes. We will practice more of these problems tomorrow.
10.27.11 - We have completed our discussion on Multi-step Inequalities. Make sure all problems # 1- 15 (page 191) are completed by the start of class on Monday.
10.26.11 - We reviewed all the questions on the quiz and added any incorrect problems to our notebook. Quiz grades have been entered in Powerschool. We also started the next lesson on solving two step and multi-step inequalities. We only made it through half the lesson. To be continued tomorrow.
10.25.11 - We spent the first part of class going over all of the examples that were to be completed for homework and then took a short quiz on the first three lessons.
10.24.11 - After going over our homework from the weekend, it was determined that we needed more practice on solving inequalilites. Please complete # 18 - 42 on p 183. We will be having a quiz tomorrow.
10.21.11 - Solving Inequalities by Multi. and Dividing; text pg 183 # 1 - 17 (Make sure all problems are complete by the start of class on Monday)
10.20.11 - Solving Inequalities by Adding and Subtracting; text pg 177 # 1 - 6
10.19.11 - Graphing and Writing Inequalities - Make sure you have p 171 # 2 - 17 completed for the start of class.