Tuesday, April 30

In Class:  NSCAS Testing

Homework:  None

Wednesday, May 1

In Class:  NSCAS Testing

Homework:  None

Thursday, May 2

In Class:  NSCAS Testing

Homework:  Radical Packet (NOT due tomorrow, but work on it)

• Simplifying Radicals

• Adding and Subtracting Radicals

• Multiplying Radicals

• Division with Radicals

Friday, May 3

In Class: Radical Notes

Homework: Radical Packet (NOT due Monday, but we will have an assessment next Tuesday, May 7)

• Simplifying Radicals

• Adding and Subtracting Radicals

• Multiplying Radicals

• Division with Radicals

Monday, April 22

In Class:  Lesson 10-1: Square Root and Cube Root Functions Worksheet

Homework:  MathCounts Warm-Up 7-8 (due TOMORROW at the beginning of class)

Tuesday, April 23

In Class: Lesson 10-2 and 10-3: Simplifying Radical Expressions and Operations with Radical Expressions

Homework: Lesson 10-2 and 10-3 Worksheet

Wednesday, April 24

In Class:  Radical Quizzizz

• https://quizizz.com/join?gc=70549974

• https://quizizz.com/join?gc=92465008

• https://quizizz.com/join?gc=69469427

Homework:

Thursday, April 25

In Class: 

Homework:

Friday, April 26

In Class: 

Homework:

Monday, April 15

In Class: Review of Quadratic Formula and Chapter 9 Review

Blank Copy of Review

Homework:  Correct Chapter 9 Review

Answer Key for Chapter 9 Review 

• (#20 should be -396 and no solutions)

Tuesday, April 16

In Class:  Super Mario Quadratics (https://student.desmos.com/join/4zarmq)

Homework:  Chapter 9 Test Tomorrow (Review Answer Key)

• (#20 should be -396 and no solutions)

Wednesday, April 17

In Class:  Chapter 9 Test OR Lesson 9-4: Completing the Square

Homework:  

First Priority:  Super Mario Quadratics (https://student.desmos.com/join/4zarmq)

Second Priority:  Lesson 9-4: Completing the Square (watch video tutorials and take 5 question quiz)

Thursday, April 18

In Class:  Chapter 9 Test OR Lesson 9-4: Completing the Square

Homework:  Lesson 9-4: Completing the Square Worksheet

• watch video tutorials and take 5 question quiz

• Correct Video Link:  https://edpuzzle.com/assignments/662129f5b47b24935272403b/watch

Friday, April 19

In Class:  MathCounts Warm-Up 7-8

Homework:  MathCounts Warm-Up 7-8 (due Tuesday, April 23)

Monday, April 8

In Class: Notes on 3 Formats of Quadratic Functions

• Match my Parabola 1: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/nxn48ztedf

• Match my Parabola 2: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/ttocht8ajb

• Match my Parabola 3: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/lqmghaojd0

• Match my Parabola 4: https://www.desmos.com/calculator/zgtb5i5jv0

  • https://youtu.be/dql-D6JQ1Bc?si=oytJqT2OtP1NrjpS

Homework:  

Go over 9-1 to 9-3 Quiz

• Quiz A: https://youtu.be/cuOn5QOOJwo

• Quiz B: https://youtu.be/iR8vxHMIuJ0

• For Real 9-1 to 9-3 Quiz Tomorrow

Tuesday, April 9

In Class:  9-1 to 9-3 Quiz

Homework:  Start Working On Angry Birds Project (due Friday, April 12 at the BEGINNING OF CLASS)

Wednesday, April 10

In Class: SIGMA Contest #5

Homework:  Continue Working On Angry Birds Project (due Friday, April 12 at the BEGINNING OF CLASS )

Thursday, April 11

In Class:  Lesson 9-5: Quadratic Formula

Homework:  Angry Birds Project (due tomorrow at the BEGINNING OF CLASS)

Friday, April 12

In Class:  Lesson 9-5 Day 2: Quadratic Formula

Homework:  

Monday, March 25

In Class:  Lesson 9-2: Solving Quadratic Equations By Graphing (Blank Copy)

Homework: Finish Lesson 9-2: Solving Quadratic Equations By Graphing (Answer Key)

Tuesday, March 26

In Class:  Lesson 9-3: Transformations of Quadratic Functions

Homework:  

• Correct Lesson 9-2: Solving Quadratic Equations By Graphing (Answer Key)

• Be ready to answer questions on page 569 #1-23

Wednesday, March 27

In Class:  Parabola Zapper https://student.desmos.com/join/qe6nxh, Review Transformations of Quadratic Equations (questions on page 569 #1-23)

Homework:  Review for 9-1 to 9-3 Quiz (Answer Key)

Thursday, March 28

In Class:  Review for 9-1 to 9-3 Quiz, Parabola Performance, & Match My Parabola Desmos Activity: https://student.desmos.com/join/g623es

Homework:  9-1 to 9-3 Quiz Tomorrow

Friday, March 29

In Class: 9-1 to 9-3 Quiz Overview

Homework: For Real 9-1 to 9-3 Quiz Tuesday, April 9

Monday, March 18

In Class:  Lesson 8-9: Perfect Squares and Chapter 8 Review

• Chapter 8 Review 1 (Blank Copy) (Copy with Answers)

Homework: 

• Review for Chapter 8 Test (Tomorrow or Wednesday)

  • Problems on p. 535 (answer key pictured on the left)

• Factoring Methods  Notes and Explain EDU (QR Code) due Wednesday, March 20.  Here is my example: THIS VIDEO Your Factoring Notes should have TWO examples of each method, but your video just needs ONE example of each.   Try to keep it under 4 minutes (1 minute for each method) 

  • Click here for a video on how to convert your Explain EDU project to a QR Code

  • Factoring Notes sheet should have TWO examples of each method, nicely written and explained.

Tuesday, March 19

In Class: 

Option 1:  Take Chapter 8 Test

Option 2:  Review for Chapter 8 Test 

• p. 535 in Textbook (answer key pictured on the left)

• Pink Packet Blank Copy (Review of 8.4 to 8.9) Answer Key

• Purple Packet Blank Copy  (Chapter 8 Review) Answer Key

Option 3:  Work on Factoring Methods Summative (Notes and Explain EDU)-DUE TOMORROW

• Here is my example: THIS VIDEO

• Factoring Notes should have TWO examples of each method, but your video just needs ONE example of each

• Click here for a video on how to convert your Explain EDU project to a QR Code

Wednesday, March 20

In Class: Chapter 8 Test

Homework: Two Videos Assigned on Clever-Watch Only

Thursday, March 21

In Class: Finish Chapter 8 Test, Notes on Lesson 9-1 (Blank Copy)

Homework: Finish Lesson 9-1 Worksheet from Class 

Friday, March 22

In Class:

• 1st Priority:  Finish Chapter 8 Test

• 2nd Priority:  Check Lesson 9-1 Worksheet (Answer Key) - Come up and ask Dr. Spady about any problems you missed

• 3rd Priority:  Fill in Lesson 9-1 Note Packet Using THIS ANSWER KEY - Put a * by anything you want to talk about more in depth on Monday

Homework: Finish 9-1 Note Packet ANSWER KEY

Monday, Feb. 12

In Class: Exponential Growth and Decay

Homework:  Finish 1 problem on Exponential Decay WS

Tuesday, Feb. 13

In Class:  Lesson 7-7: Geometric Sequences

Partially Filled in Notes

Homework:  None

Wednesday, Feb. 14

In Class: 7-5 and 7-6 Formative

Homework: Chapter 7 Review

Thursday, Feb. 15

In Class: Go Over Chapter 7 Review (Answer Key)

Homework: Study for Chapter 7 Test 

Friday, Feb. 16

In Class:  Chapter 7 Test

Homework: None

Monday, Feb. 2

In Class: Lesson 7-4 Day 2

Homework: Page 417, #37, 41, 45, 72, and 73 Finish 1-8 on Worksheet

Tuesday, Feb. 3

In Class: Review of Lessons 7-1, 7-2, and 7-4 

Homework: Quiz Tomorrow over Lessons 7-1, 7-2, and 7-4 (p. 421 to review)

Wednesdays, Feb. 4

In Class: Quiz over 7-1, 7-2, and 7-4

Homework: Notes on Lesson 7-5

Thursday, Feb. 5

In Class: Finish Notes on Lesson 7-5

Homework:

Friday, Feb. 6

In Class: Practice on Lesson 7-5

Homework: None

Monday, January 29

Learning Goal: I can identify and use 2 exponent rules (adding powers with the same base and raising a power to a power)

In Class: Notes on Lesson 7-1

Homework: Practice on Lesson 7-1 (all problems)

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Tuesday, January 30

Learning Goal: I can multiply and divide powers with the same base.

In Class: Notes on Lesson 7-2

Homework: Finish WS from Class

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Wednesday, January 31

Learning Goal: I can multiply and divide powers with the same base.

In Class: Quizizz and Formative over Lessons 7-1 and 7-2

Homework: Formative over Lessons 7-1 and 7-2

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Thursday, February 1

Learning Goal: I can apply the division propererties of exponents to simplify expressions.

In Class:  7-2 Practice

Homework: None

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Friday, February 2

Learning Goal: I can calculate with scientific notation.

In Class: Notes on Lesson 7-4

Homework: p. 417, 20-35 all and 54

Monday, October 2

Learning Goal:  I can calculate simple interest and figure out monthly payments

In Class: Food Truck Project Introduction

HW:  Food Truck Worksheet 1

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Tuesday, October 3

Learning Goal:  I can find the unit cost of an item and calculate markup.

In Class: Food Truck Project Worksheet 2

HW:  Finish Food Truck Project Worksheet 2

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Wednesday, October 4

Learning Goal:  I can calculate percent markup and compute the break even point when selling items.

In Class:  Food Truck Menu, Truck Design, and Story Problems

HW:  Food Truck Menu,Truck Design, and Story Problems

Marvel Expressions Worksheet (due Friday)

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Thursday, October 5

Learning Goal: I can find the unit cost of an item and calculate markup.

In Class:  Food Truck Project Work Day

HW:  Food Truck Worksheet 4

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Friday, October 6

Learning Goal:

In Class: 

HW:  

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Monday, September 25

Learning Goal: I can solve equations for a given variable.

In Class: Notes on Lesson 2-8

HW:  

HW: p. 128 #1-5, 8-17, 20-23

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Tuesday, September 26

Learning Goal: I can calculate percent of change, markup and discount, set up and solve weighted average problems, and solve for a given variable

In Class: 1/2 of Chapter Test Review

HW:  Finish 1/2 of Chapter Test Review

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Wednesday, September 27

Learning Goal: I can solve multi-step equations and absolute value equations.  I can set up and solve proportions.

In Class:  Review for Chapter 2 Test (Tomorrow and Friday)

HW:  Chapter 2 Review 

Answer Key for 2nd Half of Review Test (This part taken on Thursday)

Answer Key for the 1st Half of Review Test (This part taken on Friday)

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Thursday, September 28

Learning Goal: I can calculate percent of change, markup and discount, set up and solve weighted average problems, and solve for a given variable

In Class: Chapter 2 Test Day 1

HW:  Study for Chapter 2 Test Day 2 Answer Key for the 1st Half of Review Test

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Friday, September 29

Learning Goal:  I can solve multi-step equations and absolute value equations.  I can set up and solve proportions.

In Class: Chapter 2 Test Day 2

HW:  Marvel Expressions & MATHCOUNTS Warm-Up 3 (due next Friday, Oct. 6)

Monday, September 18

Learning Goal: I can write absolute value equations and display them on a number line and in Desmos.

In Class: DESMOS Absolute Value Equations

HW:  

1. Send Dr. Spady an email with:

   •  a link to your notes from Desmos (add 4 more equations to what we already did in class) 

   • an explanation of what the "a", "h", and "k" do to the VEE when graphing absolute value equations

2. DESMOS Activity:  https://student.desmos.com/activitybuilder/student-greeting/6507c287f69fe0875ba73df9

3. Correct 2-1 to 2-5 Review: Click Here for Answer Key

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Tuesday, September 19

Learning Goal: I can use the standard form of an absolute value equation to write an equation that matches a VEE from a picture.

In Class: 

Go over 2-1 to 2-5 NOT QUIZ

Desmos Project

• Start a new Desmos project

• Take a screenshot of the image to the left or click here to download

• Click on the plus sign in the upper left of Desmos and select image

• Insert the image from step 2 and center it near the origin

• Type in absolute value equations IN STANDARD FORM to match the Vs in the image:

 a | x - h | + k

• Share the link with me via email for your grade in PowerSchool

HW:  Finish Desmos Project

8-10 Equations:  A-A+

6-7 Equations:  B-B+

5 Equations: C

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Wednesday, September 20

Learning Goal:  I can set  up and solve equations for "weighted averages" problems.

In Class: Notes on Weighted Average Problems

HW: 

•  2-9 Worksheet

• Math Challenge of the Week (due Friday) Draw the picture on your warm-up sheet

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Thursday, September 21

Learning Goal: I can determine whether two ratios form a proportion and I can solve proportions.

In Class: Notes on Lesson 2-6

HW:  

1. Lesson 2-6 (odds)

2. iXL Algebra 1: E.7 Weighted averages: word problems (80%/5-8 problems/20 minutes-whichever comes first) Take a screenshot and email Dr. Spady.

3. Math Challenge of the Week (due Friday) Draw the picture you created on Desmos on your warm-up sheet and submit the link on the Google Form for a chance to win a prize.

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Friday, September 22

Learning Goal:  Lesson 2-7:  I can calculate percent of change, markup and discount.

In Class: Notes on Lesson 2-7

HW:  p. 122 #18-23 all, 56-66 even

Monday, September 11

Learning Goal: I can set up consecutive number word problems and solve them.  I can solve multi-step equations.

2-1 Answer Key

In Class: Notes on Lesson 2-2 and 2-3

Filled In Notes

HW:  p. 86 #18-40 even, 56-61, Pg 94 #30-38 even, 42-50 even

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Tuesday, September 12

Learning Goal: I can set up and solve multi-step equations.

In Class: 2-2 & 2-3 Formative and Equation Pixel Art (share with Dr. Spady)

HW: p. 87 #62, 63, 65 & p. 94 #24-29

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Wednesday, September 13

Learning Goal:  I can solve absolute value equations

In Class: Notes on Lesson 2-5: Absolute Value Equations

HW: p. 106 #13-21 odd, 22-28 all, 33-41 all

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Thursday, September 14

Learning Goal:  I can demonstrate my knowledge of Lessons 2-1 to 2-5

In Class: Review of Lesson 2-1 to 2-5

HW: p. 110 #1-24

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Friday, September 15

Learning Goal: I can demonstrate my knowledge of Lessons 2-1 to 2-5

In Class: 2-1 to 2-5 NOT QUIZ

HW: Finish 2-1 to 2-5 NOT QUIZ

Tuesday, September 5

Learning Goal:  I can determine whether a relation is a function and evaluate a function for a given element.

In Class: Function Practice & Review for Chapter 1 Test (tomorrow)

HW: Chapter 1 Test Tomorrow

Chapter 1 Review Answer Key

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Wednesday, September 6

Learning Goal: I can demonstrate my knowledge of Chapter 1 algebra topics by answering questions on an assessment with at least 80% accuracy.

In Class: Chapter 1 Test

HW: None

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Thursday, September 7

Learning Goal: I can translate sentences into equations and solve.

In Class: Finish Test & Take Notes on Writing Equations from Sentences

HW: Skills Practice 2-1 and MATHCOUNTS Warm-Up 1 & 2 (due next Wednesday, September 13)

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Friday, September 8

Learning Goal: I can solve one-step equations.

In Class: Finish MAP Testing, Finish Chapter 1 Test

HW: Quizizz

MATHCOUNTS Warm-Up 1 & 2 (due next Wednesday, September 13)

Monday, August 28

No Algebra Class-MAP Testing

The Chapter 1 Test will include everything on the last quiz you took PLUS sections 1-5 and 1-6.  If you didn't pick up a blue review packet on Friday, use this digital review packet  to start preparing the the Chapter 1 Test next Wednesday, Sept. 6.

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Tuesday, August 29

MATH MAP Testing

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Wednesday, August 30

Learning Goal: I can solve multi-step equations with one variable.  I can understand and use vocabulary associated with coordinate planes.  I can identify identify whether a relation is a function.

In Class:  Notes & Practice on Lessons 1-5, 1-6 and 1-7

HW:  Complete problems 21-31 on the blue Chapter 1 review packet 

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Thursday, August 31

Learning Goal: I can write equations in function notation and solve for a given element. I can interpret x- and y-intercepts and symmetry of graphs and functions.  I can interpret positive, negative, and decreasing behavior of graphs and functions.

In Class:  Notes on Lesson 1-7 and 1-8

Problems 25-26 and 32-34 on the blue Chapter 1 review packet 

HW:  Review for Chapter 1 Test (Next Wednesday, Sept. 6)

Chapter 1 Review Answer Key

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Friday, September 1

No School

Monday, August 21

Learning Goal:  I can apply the distributive property to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions.

In Class:  Notes on Lesson 1-4 Distributive Property

HW:  p. 29-30, 26-46 evens, 49-54 all 

Mid-Chapter Quiz on Lessons 1-1 to 1-4 on Thursday

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Tuesday, August 22

Learning Goal:  I can apply the distributive property to simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions.

In Class:  Work on Review Sheet for Mid-Chapter Quiz

HW:  Review Sheet for Mid-Chapter Quiz

Mid-Chapter Quiz on Lessons 1-1 to 1-4 on Thursday

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Wednesday, August 23

Learning Goal: I can translate words to algebraic expressions, write words to explain an algebraic expression, identify and apply properties of numbers, and simplify & evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions, 

In Class:  Go over Review Sheet CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER KEY

Complete Quizizz for Lesson 1-4:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=72170478

HW:  Study for Mid-Chapter Quiz Tomorrow

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Thursday, August 24

Learning Goal:  I can translate words to algebraic expressions, write words to explain an algebraic expression, identify and apply properties of numbers, and simplify & evaluate numerical and algebraic expressions, 

In Class:  Mid-Chapter Quiz

HW:  None

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Friday, August 25

Learning Goal: I can solve multi-step equations with one variable.

In Class:  Notes on Lesson 1-4

HW:  Make quiz corrections and email Dr. Spady, "I would like you to exempt my 1.1-1.4 quiz because I know I'm going to get an A or B on the Chapter 1 Test."

Monday, August 14

Learning Goal:  I can write a verbal expression for algebraic expressions.

HW:  p. 7, 2-32 evens, 34-35, 40-41, 53-61 (completed during class)

Link to Problems

Numbers Project due Friday (rubric and example below)

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Tuesday, August 15

Learning Goal:  I can apply the order of operations to numerical expressions.

HW: 1.2 (Day 1) Practice (link to worksheet)

Answer Key to HW (Problem 7 should be 29, Problem 16 should be (10+6)/2 - 3 = 5, and Problem 17 should be 14 - (2 + 5) - 3 = 4)

Numbers Project due Friday (rubric and example below)

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Wednesday, August 16

Learning Goal: I can evaluate algebraic expressions by using the order of operations

HW: 1.2 (Day 2) Practice (link to worksheet) & Quizizz (due Friday at 8:00 am)

Answer Key to HW

Numbers Project due Friday (rubric and example below)

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Thursday, August 17

Chapter 1 Quiz 1 (Lessons 1-1 and 1-2)

Learning Goal: I can identify properties of numbers by putting them into words, symbols, and giving an example.

In Class: Properties of Numbers WS

HW: 

• Finish notes on Properties of Numbers WS (pink sheet) using pages 16-18 in the textbook.  Click here for a picture of the pages from the textbook.

• Complete p. 19, 9-14 all (Use Clever to access your textbook or use the screenshot on the left)

Numbers Project due Tomorrow (rubric and example below)

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Friday, August 18

Learning Goal:  I can accurately identify 10 properties of numbers in words and/or symbols and/or examples.

In Class:  https://quizizz.com/join?gc=71381940

HW:  None