Algebra 1 Remote Learning
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 8
(MAY 11-MAY 15)
Due Tuesday May 19th at 3pm
Final Exam (16 questions, multiple choice, open note)
Here's the actual test. No need to print unless you want to: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1FsBVp_DgvXWgvhzviVAEZpOkuDQ0Ixy4
Due by Friday at 3pm--OPTIONAL
- 1 Hour of I-ready--OPTIONAL
- Finish Semester 1 Review Packet (do NOT send me evidence, work at your own pace, try to finish at least half). Join office hours if you need help or have questions.
Join with Google Meet (meet.google.com/qwy-sqfk-nvi)
Optional: Retakes
For your retake, honor system is key. Below are 4 Retakes. Print, work, send me a CLEARLY LABELED photo. I need to see your WORK AND ANSWERS to award credit. The best grade you can get on a retake is a 3.
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 7
(MAY 4-MAY 8)
Due by Friday at 3pm
- Division Quiz
- 1 Hour of I-ready
- Begin Semester 1 Review Packet (do NOT send me evidence, work at your own pace, try to finish at least half). Join office hours if you need help or have questions. Join with Google Meet (meet.google.com/qwy-sqfk-nvi)
Optional: Retakes
For your retake, honor system is key. Below are 4 Retakes. Print, work, send me a CLEARLY LABELED photo. I need to see your WORK AND ANSWERS to award credit. The best grade you can get on a retake is a 3.
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 6
(APRIL 27-MAY 1)
This week's check-in and assignment video. (5 Min)
You should have 5 total hours of I-ready. If you are not sure, check IC, and then contact Ms. Sprigg if you need to know how much time you have left to make up. (Essentially every missed point on I-ready means you need to do 15 minutes. If you had a 2, 4, 3, 2, m, you'd have a total of 9 missing points or 2.25 hours to make up.)
Links to All Old Assignments, Videos and Quizzes, oldest at top, newest at bottom:
- Video: Remote Learning Intro (5:30)
- Worksheet: Quadratics WS 6
- Video: Day 2 Intro
- Worksheet: Quadratics WS 7
- Video: Wednesday Update
- Worksheet: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 1
- Video: Thursday Check in , Part 2--I accidentally turned the video off!
- Worksheet: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 2
- Video: Friday from Ms. Sprigg
- Worksheet: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions with Excluded Values
- Worksheet: Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 1
- Video: Excluded values:
- Worksheet: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions with Excluded Values 2
- Worksheet: Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 2
- Quiz: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.
- Video: Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions
- Worksheet: Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions WS 1
- Worksheet: Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 3, Front only. No Calculator.
- Worksheet: OPTIONAL--Adding and Subtracting WS 2
- Video: Multiplying Algebraic Fractions.
- Quiz: Quiz #2 Algebraic Expressions.
- Worksheet: Multiplying Rational Fractions WS 1
- Video: April 13th Check In video.
- Worksheet: Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 4
- Video: DIVIDING FRACTIONS.
- Quiz: Multiplying Algebraic Fractions.
- Worksheet: Dividing Rational Fractions WS
- Video: April 27th Check In video
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 5
(APRIL 20-APRIL 24)
4/20/2020--Monday Funday!
ENTIRELY OPTIONAL
FANCY
Get FANCY! We've been living in PJs and sweatpants and leggings. Fancy yourself up! Shower, do your hair, if you wear make-up put some on. Choose a nice outfit! Take a selfie and bask in the joy of LOOKING GREAT! Cleaning up and feeling good is one of the many ways to boost your mood and get through this!
FAVOR
Do a favor for someone who hasn't asked! Help a parent with a chore that you don't normally do. Play with a sibling without them asking. Bake a treat and take it to a neighbor. Go out and pull some weeds in the yard! Or break down the ice on the sidewalk that hasn't melted. Do something for someone else, kindness makes your brain feel happy!
FIND
Last week your teachers shared their middle school photos. Can you find a photo from when you were younger and share it? It would be so much fun to see our "Little 8 Blue kiddos"!
FORGIVE
In this era, a lot of people are reaching out to those they have lost touch with. It seems like a month or two of isolation allows us to forgive others for slightly smaller transgressions. :) Reach out to someone that needs forgiveness.
4/21 and 4/22-Algebra 1 Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
Then work on Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 4, Front only. No Calculator. Email Sprigg or check Remind 101 for the password.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
4/23 and 4/24-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
Review your notes, homework, and videos on Multiplying Algebraic Expressions. When you feel ready, take Quiz #3 Multiplying Algebraic Fractions. You may use scratch paper and a calculator, but no friends/parents/siblings!
- Do this assignment: Dividing Rational Fractions WS 1--If you don't show any work, I'm going to think you cheated!!
- Check your work/answers here.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 4
(APRIL 13-APRIL 17)
Intro to week 4
Please watch this 4 minute video.
Answer Keys to Last week's work:
THIS WEEK--Show your work and make sure I can see it when you turn it in! Read instructions carefully! This week you have I-ready, Math Mate Sheet 3, a video to watch, OPTIONAL Adding Practice, required Multiplication WS 1 and a quiz.
I INCLUDED your answer keys, so I will NOT award credit for assignments that show no work this week!
4/13 and 4/14-Algebra 1 Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
Then work on Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 3, Front only. No Calculator. Email Sprigg or check Remind 101 for the password.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
OPTIONAL--Adding and Subtracting WS 2 (You have a quiz this week, so here is more practice if you need it.)
OPTIONAL--Check your answers with the Key.
MANDATORY--Watch this video on Multiplying and Dividing Algebraic Fractions.
4/15 and 4/16-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
Review your notes, homework, and videos on Adding Algebraic Expressions. You can do the extra assignment above for practice, if you want. When you feel ready, take Quiz #2 Algebraic Expressions. You may use scratch paper and a calculator, but no friends/parents/siblings!
- Do this assignment: Multiplying Rational Fractions WS 1--If you don't show any work, I'm going to think you cheated!!
- Check your work/answers here.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
4/17-Math 8 Periods 1, 2, 5, 7--OPTIONAL Friday CHOICE
Friday Funday! ENTIRELY OPTIONAL!!!!
Here are some choices. Do 1 of these things and enjoy it.
How many? 1!! Just do one of these things below.
How long? As long as you want, but about 30 minutes!
Graded? Nah, enjoy it, do what you like, I don't need proof.
BUILD
With this much time on our hands, we can create some pretty cool things! Check out these two "chain reaction" or Rube Goldberg machines and try to make one yourself!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-kffqzfJx8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-4uriPFx5w
BAKE
AWESOME RANCH POPCORN SNACK MIX
1 bag of popped popcorn
1/2 bag goldfish crackers
1/2 bag pretzels
1/2 box chex mix
1 envelope ranch dressing mix (powder)
1/4 cup vegetable oil (I'm sure butter/margarine would be fine)
Parmesan cheese to taste
Mix snacks.
Mix oil and ranch packet
Toss both together.
Spread on lined cookie sheet. Sprinkle with parm cheese
Bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes
BASK
The weather may not be great, but sunlight is good for you! Spend some time in your yard, on a responsible socially distanced walk, or even take your book outside and read while catching a few rays. Do it safely, wear sunscreen and a hat, but get some sunshine!
Awesome Infographic on Health Benefits of Sunlight
BELT
Singing is really good for you. In addition to the healing power of the right kinds of music, singing along has a ton of health benefits. Find or create your own "BELT IT OUT" playlist and get singing.
Awesome Infographic on Singing
BOAST
There's a lot to get us down these days. A lot of stress, a lot of missing out on events, projects, and passions. But one way to focus on the positive and to change our point of view is to "Brag" about yourself. "...And there is so much power and strength in naming! Name the progress you’ve made, the skills you’ve learned, the habits you’ve formed, and so on." (source)
So, send me an email or a text and brag about something. ANYTHING you are proud of. A good friend posted a whole video this week about her pride in wearing REAL pants for the first time weeks. I put on makeup the other day and I LOOKED GOOD!
What can you find to celebrate or brag about?
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 3
(APRIL 6-APRIL 10)
The district announced Monday as a Teacher Work Day AFTER these plans were written. I have adjusted so that "Fun Friday" is now "Monday Funday" and is entirely optional. The rest of the week will be even/odd/even/odd, but all work is due on Sunday at 5pm. I record grades Thursday and Friday to keep you and your parents up to date on what I have seen. YOU WILL GET FULL CREDIT for anything turned in by 5pm on Sunday, I just fill in what I have so there are no surprises. Feel free to work on Monday, and submit if you would like!
I have to cancel my office hours on Wednesday, as my cat is ill, and has to go to an oncologist. I will be online throughout the day to answer emails and chat, but am unsure of how long her appointment will last and what care she will need. I apologize for not being available during my normal office hours.
4/6-Algebra 1 Periods 4, 6--ENTIRELY OPTIONAL!!
MONDAY FUNDAY!
Here are some choices. Do 1 of these things and enjoy it.
How many? 1!! Just do one of these things below.
How long? As long as you want, but about 30 minutes!
Graded? Nah, enjoy it, do what you like, I don't need proof.
1. CREATE
You may have seen it on social media, but stained glass is going viral! Create your own "stained glass" on a window, or with chalk on the sidewalk or driveway. https://www.craftymorning.com/paint-your-own-stained-glass-windows/
Not your thing? Try creating this cool optical illusion 3-d Hand art! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNEXzvnD7mI.
2. COOK
Help your family out. There's a great site: https://www.supercook.com/#/recipes where you go to your fridge and pantry and say the ingredients you have on hand. As you add more ingredients, the site offers more and more recipes you can make. Try to make a dinner or dessert out of what you have on hand!
3. CALM
If you've been feeling a little stressed and overwhelmed, try some meditation. https://consciouspanda.com/best-guided-meditation-sites/
4. CARE
Now's the time! Choose someone who deserves some love and recognition. Send a few texts, emails, or good old-fashioned greeting cards to show someone you care. Thank them for their friendship, their mentorship, their service to the community. Who can you show you care?
5. CLEAN
Believe it or not, it's spring cleaning time. A great way to de-stress is to de-clutter. Choose a declutter strategy and go for it!
4/7and 4/8-Algebra 1 Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
Then work on Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 2, Front only. No Calculator. Email Sprigg or check Remind 101 for the password.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
4/9 and 4/10-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
Review your notes, homework, and videos on simplifying Algebraic Expressions. When you feel ready, take this quiz on Simplifying Algebraic Expressions.
- Watch this video to learn about Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions
- Do this assignment: Adding and Subtracting Algebraic Expressions WS 1
- Check your work/answers here.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 2
(MARCH 30-APRIL 3)
3/30 and 3/31-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
Then work on Math Mate Term 4 Sheet 1, Front only. No Calculator. Email Sprigg or check Remind 101 for the password.
Check your answers here.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
4/1 and 4/2-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 30 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
- Watch this video to learn about excluded values (IT'S MEEEEE!):
- Algebraic Fractions Excluded Values 2: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions with Excluded Values 2
- Check your work/answers here.
Send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment, either through Remind 101, or through email. Make sure I can see your name!
4/3-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 10 minutes on I-ready lessons. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores.
FUN FRIDAY!!
In a short schedule, we often just grade Math Mates and start a new one. I decided Fridays should be for exploring outside of the Math World. So here are some choices. Do 1 of these things and enjoy it.
How many? 1!! Just do one of these things below.
How long? As long as you want, but about 30 minutes!
Graded? Nah, enjoy it, do what you like, I don't need proof.
1. Music as Meditation and Escape.
Garth Brooks put on a little "concert" online last week. He sang some James Taylor music, who, if you don't know, is my imaginary boyfriend. James Taylor is my "escape" music that I listen to when I need a lift. One of his songs is my ringtone! Here's one that just soothes my nerves when I need it. Who is your "go to" artist when you need to calm down? Listen to that artist for 30 minutes. You can rest, meditate, color, but use this 30 minutes as a BREAK and not a social media, multi-tasking time. If you want, send me a note telling me who you listened to and how you felt when you were done.
2. Lost at Sea
Sometimes when things are tough, it's better to think about how much worse they could be. This is a bit more fun. For this activity, gather a few friends for a Google Hangout and talk through your choices and decide how you would survive. Here's the document you need. The first page outlines the scenario, but you and your group have been on a yacht that sunk and you have recovered 15 items. You and your team need to rank the items from the most important to survival down to the least important. You can google the vocabulary if needed. Do not cheat and look at the answers. When you agree on your rankings, look at the answers based on the US Coastguard recommendations. If you want, send me a copy of your rankings and who all participated in your chat!
3. Explore Fractals
What is a Fractal? Now that you've learned a bit about them, choose a Fractivity, from the link below. My favorite is: Go on a nature walk (keeping your distance) looking for fractals. (Video to help you get started).
If you want, send me some proof of your fractal experience!
4. Math Workouts
There are tons of ways to stay fit at home. If you are someone who likes to move, try a home workout, choosing from the list below:
5. National Park Tour
Explore a National Park through a Google program. I've always wanted to go to Carlesbad Caverns since I was in about 4th grade and did a project on them. (I really should go.) Choose a park! Go explore. If you want, send me a note about what you found, loved, wondered about, etc.
REMOTE LEARNING WEEK 1
(MARCH 23-27)
3/23-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Hi Team!
Before you start any remote learning, please login to I-ready and take either your growth monitoring assessment (15-20 min) or your Diagnostic (for our new students or those who didn't take it in December). This will help us keep on track and will allow me to assign lessons on I-ready to keep you growing academically!!
Remote Learning Opportunity
- Watch this video if you need help with completing the square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fWS8Gd3prg
- Practice completing the square: Quadratics WS 6
- Check your work/answers here.
- If you want, send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment.
I will answer emails throughout the day. For "chats" or instant help, I will hold office hours between 10am and Noon on Monday.
If you want a little break, I'm adding some thoughts and links on my new "Quarantine Fun" page. Feel free to check it out!
3/24-Algebra Periods 4, 6
If you haven't done so, finish I-Ready Growth or Diagnostic. Then follow this document to find your assigned learning. Spend 15 minutes on I-ready learning each day. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores. After that, spend 15-30 minutes on the learning below.
Remote Learning Opportunity
- Watch this video if you need help with completing the square: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fWS8Gd3prg
- Practice completing the square: Quadratics WS 7
- Check your work/answers here.
- If you want, send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment.
I will answer emails throughout the day. For "chats" or instant help, I will hold office hours between 1pm and 3pm on Tuesday.
If you want a little break, I'm adding some thoughts and links on my new "Quarantine Fun" page. Feel free to check it out!
3/25-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 15 minutes on I-ready learning each day. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores. After that, spend 15-30 minutes on the learning below.
Remote Learning Opportunity
- Watch this video to learn how to simplify algebraic fractions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DHOXIaPF7g
- Practice simplifying algebraic fractions: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 1
- Check your work/answers here.
- If you want, send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment.
3/26-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Part 2--I accidentally turned the video off! Also, I said Office hours 8-10, but they are 10-Noon.
Spend 15 minutes on I-ready learning each day. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores. After that, spend 15-30 minutes on the learning below.
Remote Learning Opportunity
- Watch this video to learn how to simplify algebraic fractions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DHOXIaPF7g
- Practice simplifying algebraic fractions: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions 2
- Check your work/answers here.
- If you want, send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment.
3/27-Algebra Periods 4, 6
Spend 15 minutes on I-ready learning each day. This is targeted to your areas of weakness and will help raise your scores. After that, spend 15-30 minutes on the learning below.
Remote Learning Opportunity
- Watch this video to learn about excluded values: VIDEO. (Updated, the old video didn't work!)
- Practice simplifying algebraic fractions: Simplifying Algebraic Fractions with Excluded Values
- Check your work/answers here.
- If you want, send a photo to Ms. Sprigg to record this as a completed assignment.