Thursday, May 11, 2017
We began our review for the final today. Check Google Classroom for review problems to work on.
HOMEWORK:
Study
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
With our understanding of radicals, we reviewed concepts of the Pythagorean Theorem.
HOMEWORK:
10.1: 6-20(a), 23-28(a)
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
We continued simplifying radicals with Section 10.2
HOMEWORK:
10.2: 10-15(a), 22-26(a), 36-38(a), 42, 44, 45, 58-60(a), 62, 64, 65
Monday, May 8, 2017
We continued our understanding of square and square roots to begin simplifying radicals. (Chapter 10)
HOMEWORK:
Perfect Squares and Square Roots Worksheet
Friday, May 5, 2017
No School - Professional Development Day
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, May 4, 2017
We assessed Polynomials and Factoring (Chapter 8).
HOMEWORK:
None
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
We reviewed all the rules to factor and solve a polynomial, more specifically quadratic trinomials.
HOMEWORK:
Study
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
We learned the one method that works for all trinomials, the Quadratic Formula (Section 9.6)
HOMEWORK:
9.6: 8-20(e), 36-40(e)
Monday, May 1, 2017
We continued with more factoring methods of polynomials in Section 8.7 and Section 8.8.
HOMEWORK:
8.7: 10-20(e), 24-30(e)
8.8: 14-20(e), 22-26(e), 52-54(a)
Friday, April 28, 2017
We continued factoring polynomials with Section 8.6 and solving polynomials with Section 9.4. This time we had to consider factors of both the a and c values to achieve the correct factored binomials.
HOMEWORK:
8.6: 8-18(e), 22-26(e)
9.4: 8-24(e)
Thursday, April 27, 2017
As we continued working with multiplying polynomials, we looked at further methods of factoring polynomials (Section 8.5).
HOMEWORK:
8.5: 8-29(a)
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Today, we continued with multiplying polynomials in Section 8.4 - Multiplying Special Cases.
HOMEWORK:
8.4: 10-16(e), 17, 18, 26-30(e), 36-48(e), 62, 64, 70
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
We reviewed adding and subtracting polynomials. Today, we added the concept of Section 8.2 & 8.3 - Factoring & Multiplying Polynomials.
HOMEWORK:
8.2: 10-26(e), 50-58(e)
8.3: 20-28(e)
Monday, April 24, 2017
Today, we began one of our final units for the semester, Chapter 8 - Polynomials and Factoring. We began with Section 8.1 - Adding and Subtracting Polynomials.
HOMEWORK:
8.1: 8-40(e), 44, 46
Friday, April 21, 2017
We took the Chapter 7 - Exponents & Exponential Functions exam.
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, April 20, 2017
We spent today reviewing Systems of Linear Equations (Chapter 6) and the first 5 sections of Chapter 7.
HOMEWORK:
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
ACT Aspire Testing today.
HOMEWORK:
7.5: 12-34(e), 38-42(e)
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
We took our understanding of exponents and applied them to Rational Exponents and Radicals (Section 7.5).
HOMEWORK:
7.5: 12-34(e), 38-42(e)
Monday, April 17, 2017
We continued our review of Sections 7.1 - 7.4.
HOMEWORK:
7.1-7.4 Review Worksheet
Friday, April, 14, 2017
No School today - Professional Development. Enjoy the 3-day weekend.
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, April 13, 2017
We reviewed all the concepts from Section 7.1 - 7.4 and took a short quiz over the 4 sections.
HOMEWORK:
None.
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Today, we took our understanding of Multiplication Properties of Exponents and developed the idea and concept of Division Properties of Exponents.
HOMEWORK:
7.4: 8-22(e), 34-48(e)
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
We reviewed zero and negative exponents and incorporated them into Multiplication Properties of Exponents (Section 7.2 & 7.3)
HOMEWORK:
7.2: 8-18(e), 28-30(e), 54-57(a), 59-61(a)
7.3: 10-32(e)
Monday, April 10, 2017
Today, we began our unit on Exponents and Exponential Functions (Chapter 7) with Section 7.1 - Zero and Negative Exponents.
HOMEWORK:
7.1: 10-44(e)
Friday, April 7, 2017
We assessed Chapter 6 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities.
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, April 6, 2017
Today, we spent time reviewing over graphing linear equations and linear inequalities in preparation of tomorrow's assessment.
HOMEWORK:
STUDY!!!!
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
We continued reviewing Linear Inequalities to continue developing our concept formation of Systems of Linear Inequalities (Section 6.6).
HOMEWORK:
6.6: 8-27(a)
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Block 2: We did not have class today due to State Assessments
Block 3: We reviewed Linear Inequalities and began our discussion with Systems of Linear Inequalities (Section 6.6).
Monday, April 3, 2017
We continued on with our unit with Section 6.5 - Linear Inequalities.
6.5: 8-34(e), 42, 47-49(a)
Friday, March 31, 2017
We reviewed Sections 6.1 - 6.3 (Graphing Method, Substitution Method, & Elimination Method). We then had to determine which method was more appropriate to use to solve in a problem.
HOMEWORK:
6.4: 7-11(a), 14-16(a), 19-21(a), 30-37(a)
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Today we reviewed solving systems of equations using the Elimination Method and used class time to ask questions.
HOMEWORK:
6.3: 8-26(e), 46-56(e)
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Today we continued solving systems of equations using the Elimination Method (Section 6.3).
HOMEWORK:
Complete Note Booklet
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Today, we continued solving systems of equations using the Substitution Method (Section 6.2).
HOMEWORK:
6.2: 12-30(e)
Monday, March 27, 2017
We reviewed graphing of linear equations, leading us to Section 6.1 - Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing of Chapter 6 - Systems of Linear Equations and Inequalities.
HOMEWORK:
6.1: 10-18(e), 19-21(a), 22-30(e), 43, 44, 36-56(e)
Monday, March 20, 2017 - Friday, March 24, 2017
No School - Spring Break
HOMEWORK:
None
Friday, March 17, 2017
We played a Breakout Game involving reviewing Linear Functions.
HOMEWORK:
None!! - Enjoy Spring Break!!
Thursday, March 16, 2017
We continued our Chapter 5 Review. We focused on finding slope and using the formulas of linear functions.
HOMEWORK:
Worksheet 5.1 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.3 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.4 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.5 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.6 K & G: Evens
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
We continued our Chapter 5 Review. We focused on finding slope and using the formulas of linear functions.
HOMEWORK:
Worksheet 5.1 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.3 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.4 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.5 K & G: Evens
Worksheet 5.6 K & G: Evens
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
We continued our Chapter 5 Review to allow us to have a better grasp and understanding of the unit.
HOMEWORK:
None
Monday, March 13, 2017
We spend time reviewing classroom behavior and etiquette. We also began our Chapter 5 Review to allow us to have a better grasp and understanding of the unit.
HOMEWORK:
None
Friday, March 10, 2017
We took the Midterm Exam
HOMEWORK:
None
Thursday, March 9, 2017
We continued reviewing for the midterm exam.
HOMEWORK:
Study for Midterm Exam
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
We reviewed Chapter 5 Exam and began our review for the midterm exam.
HOMEWORK:
Study for Midterm Exam
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
We assessed Chapter 5 - Linear Functions.
HOMEWORK:
Study for Midterm Exam
Monday, March 6, 2017
Today, we reviewed Chapter 5 - Linear functions in preparation of the exam tomorrow.
HOMEWORK:
Study
Ch. 5 Notebook
Friday, March 3, 2017
We continued our manipulation of linear function equations and also discussed parallel and perpendicular lines in Section 5.6 - Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.
HOMEWORK:
5.6: 7-27(a), 41-47(a)
Thursday, March 2, 2017
We took our knowledge of Slope-Intercept and Point-Slope Form to change them into Linear Standard Form with Section 5.5 - Standard Form.
HOMEWORK:
5.5: 8-36(e), 37, 38, 52-57(a)
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
We took our knowledge of Slope-Intercept and discussed Section 5.4 - Point-Slope Form.
HOMEWORK:
5.4: 8-26(a)
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
We continued our Direct Variation discussion that led into Section 5.3 - Slope-Intercept Form.
HOMEWORK:
5.3: 8-34(e), 35, 38-44(e), 48-52(e), 68-76(e)
Monday, February 27, 2017
We continued our Chapter 5 discussion with Section 5.2 - Direct Variation.
5.2: 10-24(e), 27-33(e), 42, 52-58(e)
Friday, February 24, 2017
We assessed Chapter 4 - An Introduction to Functions.
HOMEWORK:
5.1: 8-38(e), 41, 49, 50-58(e)
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Today, we reviewed all content of Chapter 4 - An Introduction to Functions with some review of solving equations, inequalities, and absolute values.
HOMEWORK:
Study for tomorrow's exam
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
As we look ahead into the next unit, we watched a video lecturing the rate of change and slope in Section 5.1 - Rate of Change and Slope.
HOMEWORK:
5.1: 8-38(e), 41, 49, 50-58(e)
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Today, we spent time reviewing patterns and understanding how we developed rules for patterns and sequences in Section 4.7 - Arithmetic Sequences.
HOMEWORK:
4.7: #9-75(x3)
Monday, February 20, 2017
We took a little of the class period to review the material of Chapter 4 - Functions. We continued the discussion with Section 4.6 - Formalizing Relations and Functions.
HOMEWORK:
4.6: 8-50(e)
Thursday, February 16, 2017 - Friday, February 17, 2017
No School due to Conferences
HOMEWORK:
4.5: 8-30(e), 38-42(e), 50-56(e)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
My apologies for the tardiness of posting this. There have been some technical issues with posting.
Today, we used our knowledge of solving word problems to help us write function rules in Section 4.5 - Writing a Function Rule.
HOMEWORK:
4.5: 8-30(e), 38-42(e), 50-56(e)
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Today, we used out knowledge of graphing to graph algebraic rules and equations with Section 4.4 - Graphing a Function Rule.
HOMEWORK:
4.4: 10-38(e)
Monday, February 13, 2017
Today, we continued our discussion from Friday discussing independent & dependent variables, functions, and linear and nonlinear graphs with Section 4.2 & 4.3 - Patterns and Linear/Nonlinear Equations.
HOMEWORK:
4.2: 6-28(e)
4.3: 6-20(e), 23-29(a)
Friday, February 10, 2017
We began our Chapter 4 - Introductions to Functions discussion. Section 4.1 - Graphs Relating Two Quantities covered describing and creating graphs with two variables.
HOMEWORK:
4.1: 1-23(a)
Thursday, February 9, 2017
Today, we assessed Chapter 3 - Solving Inequalities.
HOMEWORK:
None
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
We used today to ask questions over the packet and to review for the exam tomorrow.
HOMEWORK:
Pg. 60: 1-10
Pg. 53-56: Evens
Pg. 57: 1-6
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
We continued our review of Section 3.6 - Compound Inequalities.
HOMEWORK:
Pg. 60: 1-10
Pg. 30: 1-9
Pg. 53-56: Evens
Pg. 57: 1-6
Monday, February 6, 2017
Today, we reviewed Section 3.6 and also discussed our final section of the chapter, Section 3.7 - Absolute Value Equations and Inequalities.
HOMEWORK:
3.7: 10-48(e)
Friday, February 3, 2017
We continued our inequality discussion with Section 3.6 - Compound Inequality. We will return to Section 3.5 later in the chapter.
HOMEWORK:
3.6: 10-42(e), 48
Thursday, February 2, 2017
After reviewing Sections 3.1 - 3.3, we continued our Chapter 3 discussion with Section 3.4 - Solving Multi-Step Equations.
HOMEWORK:
3.4: 10-42(e), 45
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
No School due to Professional Development.
HOMEWORK:
3.2: 9-42(x3), 44, 54-64(e), 66
3.3: 9-30(x3), 32, 33-42 (x3), 50-58(e), 68-76(e)
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
We continued our discussion of solving inequalities with Section 3.2 & 3.3 - Solving Inequalities using Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division. Remember that when we multiply or divide by a negative number, the inequality sign flips.
HOMEWORK:
3.2: 9-42(x3), 44, 54-64(e), 66
3.3: 9-30(x3), 32, 33-42 (x3), 50-58(e), 68-76(e)
Monday, January 30, 2017
Today, we started to apply our knowledge of solving equations to solving inequalities. We began with knowing the foundations of what inequalities with Section 3.1 - Inequalities and Their Graphs.
HOMEWORK:
3.1: 3-38(e), 44-54(e)
Friday, January 27, 2017
Today, we assessed over Chapter 2 - Solving Equations.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Today, we reviewed for our Chapter 2 Exam tomorrow. Additional study guides are on MathXL and in the book.
HOMEWORK:
Study and Prepare Notebooks
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
We completed our Chapter 2 - Solving Equations discussion with Section 2.9 & 2.10 - Percents. We will be reviewing tomorrow and assessing over Chapter 2 on Friday.
HOMEWORK:
2.9: 10-40(e)
2.10: 8-32(e)
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Today, we added to our 2.6 discussion with Section 2.7 & 2.8 - Proportions. A reminder that our Chapter 2 Assessment is Friday, January 27, 2017.
HOMEWORK:
2.7: 10-36(e)
2.8: 6-18(e), 25
Monday, January 23, 2017
We reviewed the new material from Friday, and continued on our Chapter 2 discussion with Section 2.6 - Ratios, Rates, & Conversions.
HOMEWORK:
2.6: #9, 10-22(e), 23, 24-30(e), 34, 35, 39
Friday, January 20, 2017
Today, we continued our Chapter 2 discussion with Section 2.5 - Literal Equations & Formulas. We gained the skill level of manipulating equations and formulas to easily find the information/variable we are looking for.
HOMEWORK:
2.5: 12-46(e), 54-66(e)
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Today, we discussed Section 2.4 - Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides. We also were able to access MathXL for those wishing to complete assignments online.
HOMEWORK:
2.4: 10-18(e), 19, 20, 22-40(e), 60-66(e)
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
We continued our chapter discussion with Section 2.3 - Multi-Step Equations.
HOMEWORK:
2.3: 10-44(e), 60, 64
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Today, we began our Chapter 2 - Solving Equations discussion with Section 2.1 & 2.2 - Solving One- and Two-Step Equations.
We also got connected with our online textbook. (Access via Google Classroom)
HOMEWORK:
2.1: 10-52(e)
2.2: 12-22(e), 23-25(a), 26-50(e)
Monday, January 16, 2017
No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
HOMEWORK: None
Friday, January 13, 2017
Today, we assessed over Chapter 1 - The Foundations of Algebra.
HOMEWORK: None
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Today, we reviewed Chapter 1 - The Foundations of Algebra for the chapter assessment tomorrow.
HOMEWORK:
Study!
Notebooks
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Today, we completed our Chapter 1 discussion with Section 1.8 & 1.9 - Equations, Graphs, and Patterns. We will review tomorrow and assess on Friday.
HOMEWORK:
1.8: #8-48(e)
1.9: #8-24(e), 40-54(a)
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Today we continued our Foundations discussion with Section 1.7 - The Distributive Property. We spend half the block in the discussion and the second half on our assignment.
HOMEWORK:
1.7 Practice Worksheet: #1-43
Monday, January 9, 2017
Happy 1st Monday of the Semester! Today we discussed Section 1.5 & 1.6 - Operations of Real Numbers. We spent half the block in the discussion and had the second half of the class to begin our assignment.
HOMEWORK:
1.5: #10-46(e)
1.6: #8-24(e), 30-46(e)
Friday, January 6, 2017
We took a short quiz today regarding the syllabus. We continued our Chapter 1 discussion with Section 1.3 & 1.4 - Real Numbers and their Properties. A reminder to enroll in the Google Classroom this weekend!
HOMEWORK:
Google Classroom: lxp8iaj
1.3: #10-22(e), 28-36(e)
1.4: #7-12(a), 20-34(e)
Thursday, January 5, 2017
We began our Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra discussion beginning with Sections 1.1 & 1.2 - Variables, Expressions, and Operations of Expressions.
HOMEWORK:
1.1: #1-33(x3(multiples of 3))
1.2: #1-33(x3)
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Today, we received our textbooks and took our course pre-assessment. The pre-assessment is used to rate our mathematical skill level and will be used to determine the emphasis required for each lesson of the course.
HOMEWORK:
Study Syllabus
Tuesday, January, 3, 2017
Welcome back Mavs! I hope you all had a wonderful winter break! Today, we created Name Tents and shared them with our classmates as a way to introduce ourselves. We discussed the syllabus and course website. We did get to play a few Kahoot games towards the end of class as a nice brain break after a long day.
HOMEWORK:
Student Information Shee