Wednesday, June 1, 2011

June 1

Today in class we...

Completed the final exam

Turned in the final review

Completed DSPA corrections as necessary

Friday, May 27, 2011

May 27

Today in class we...

Completed our final exam review

Final exam next class

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

May 25

Today in class we...

Turned in Probability Review

Completed the Probability DSPA

Started working on the Final Exam Review...this document may be used on the final exam...

COUNTDOWN
Friday: Review
Wednesday: Final Exam
Friday: Make Ups

Monday, May 23, 2011

May 23

Today in class we...

Turned in Probability Day 3 Data Analysis

Completed Probability Review worksheet due on Wednesday

Received incomplete assignments from probability unit due on Wednesday

Countdown:
Wednesday: Probability DSPA
Friday: Final Exam Review
Wednesday: FINAL EXAM
Friday: Make up day

Thursday, May 19, 2011

May 19

Today in class we...

Turned in Probability Day 2 packet on Measures of Center

Completed Probability Day 3 packet on Data Analysis.

END OF YEAR COUNTDOWN

5/23: Probability DSPA Review

5/25: Probability DSPA/ Final Exam Review

5/27: Final Exam Review

6/1: Final Exam

6/3: Make Ups. ALL MAKE UP WORK DUE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD ON JUNE 3!

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

May 17

Today in class we...

Discussed Mean Median Mode and Range

Completed two worksheets on Measures of Center due on Thursday.

Friday, May 13, 2011

May 13

today in class we...

turned in make up work from chapter 8

took notes on basic probability and expected value

completed theoretical probability worksheet due on Tuesday

worked on correcting ch8 DSPAs if necessary

May 11

Today in class we...

Turned in exponent rules worksheet

Completed Ch8 DSPA

Received grade printouts with information regarding final grades and make up work from previous chapters.

Make up work is due on Friday.

Monday, May 9, 2011

May 9

Today in class we...

Turned in Exponent Rules Worksheet

Reviewed the four main ideas from this chapter: Factoring, Zero-Product Property, Quadratic Formula, and Exponent Rules.

Took a partner quiz over this chapter to prepare for the DSPA on Wednesday.

May 5

Today in class we...

Turned in Solving Quadratic Equations worksheet

Discussed the basic exponent rules

Completed the Exponent Worksheet due on Monday

Monday, May 2, 2011

May 3

Today in class we...

Completed the Spring MAP Test

Reminder: Solving Quadratic Equations is due on Thursday.

April 29

Today in class we...

Had a sub

Turned in the Quadratic Formula worksheet

Completed the Solving Quadratic Equations worksheet due on Thursday

Thursday, April 28, 2011

April 27

Today in class we...

Turned in the Zero Product Property worksheet.

Discussed the Quadratic Formula taking notes to keep to use on future assignments and assessments.

Completed problems 1-10 on the Quadratic Formula worksheet. Problems 11 and 12 are extra credit. This assignment is due on Friday.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

April 20

Today in class we...

Discussed the Zero Product Property and solving quadratic equations using the Zero Product Property.

Completed the Zero Product Property worksheet due at the end of the period.

April 18

Today in class we...

Completed a worksheet practicing factoring trinomials. Due at the end of class.

April 14

Today in class we...

Took a quiz over the factoring concepts we have seen so far.

Discussed the special cases of a common factor and difference of squares

Completed Ch8 Special Cases worksheet due at the end of class.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

April 12

Today in class we...

Went over Ch7 DSPA
(80% or higher---congrats!)
(79% or lower---please attend ELO to retake the test)

Completed first 5 point quiz...as a practice quiz over multiplying expressions and factoring generic rectangles.

Took notes on competing diamond problems and factoring trinomials.

Completed Ch8 Factoring Trinomials Worksheet due Thursday

View these links for additional information on factoring.

Lesson One
Lesson Two

April 8

Today in class we...

Had a sub.

Turned in Ch7 Make up work.

Turned in Ch8 Generic Rectangles worksheet

Completed the Ch7 DSPA.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

April 6

Today in class we...

Completed Ch8 Generic Rectangles and Ch8 Common Factors and turned these in

Corrected the Ch7 Team Test

Ch7 DSPA is on Friday. Make up work is due on Friday too.

Monday, April 4, 2011

April 4

Today in class we...

Turned in Graphing Quadratics Worksheet

Reviewed the main ideas from Chapter 7

Took a team test over chapter 7

DSPA and MAKE UP WORK DUE ON FRIDAY APRIL 8

Thursday, March 31, 2011

March 31

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch7 119-132

Discussed Graphing Quadratic Functions

Completed the worksheet on Graphing Quadratic Functions due Monday

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

March 29

Today in class we..

Turned in Ch7 91-117

Completed Ch7 119-132 Reviewing the ideas from Chapter 7. This assignment is due on Thursday.

Friday, March 25, 2011

March 25

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch7 62-90

Discussed parallel and perpendicular lines and their slopes

Discussed writing equations of lines given a slope and a point

Discussed writing equations of lines given two points

Completed problem 91 and 92 together as a class

Completed the rest of the worksheet (91-117) due on Tuesday

Phone calls home for failing students will start this afternoon...10 weeks of school remain after today...get your grades up!!

Thursday, March 24, 2011

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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

March 23

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch7: 31-61

Discussed how to graph the participants in the Big Race

Completed Ch7: 62-90 due on Friday.

Monday, March 21, 2011

March 21

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch7: 1-30.

Discussed Slope as Change, Change in y/change in x, Rise/run, etc...

Completed Ch7: 31-61.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

March 17

Today in class we...

Were assigned new seats

Completed 7-2 and 3 on poster paper

Completed 7-1-30 worksheet due on Monday

Viewed DSPAs...

80% and up Congrats! You passed the DSPA.

60%-79% Please come in before or after school to make corrections to the test, the correction process will determine the next steps...

59% and less...Looks like we have some major issues...Please come in before or after school so we can reteach/relearn the material and then you will be allowed to retake this test.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

March 15

Today in class we...

Completed the Chapter 6 DSPA

Turned in Chapter 6 2nd Chance Assignments

Friday, March 11, 2011

March 11

Today in class we...

Finished and Corrected the Chapter 6 Review worksheet to prepare for the DSPA on Tuesday. Review worksheet will be graded on accuracy on Tuesday.

Reviewed grades and discussed make up work. Second Chance assignments are due on Tuesday.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

PAWS Testing Section 2

Today, March 9, in class we...

Completed Section 2 of the 2011 PAWS Mathematics Test

Received current grade print outs, missing assignments and make up work. Chapter 6 make up work is due on Tuesday March 15.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

PAWS Testing Section 1

Today, March 7, in class we...

Completed the first section of the 2011 11th Grade PAWS Test.

We will complete section two on Wednesday.

Friday, March 4, 2011

Ch6 Review

Today, March 3, in class we...

Completed the Chapter 6 review worksheet.

All material from Chapter 6 will be due on March 15...there will also be a test over this material on the 15th.

Ch6 8.12 Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems

Today, March 1, in class we...

Had a substitute teacher.

Completed page 8.12 in the solving systems of equations packet.

Worked on make up work when finished with the assignment.

PAWS Review

Today, February 25, in class we...

Completed 4 pages of PAWS review topics in order to prepare for the PAWS test

Received solving systems of equations packets, quiz and problems to finish to earn more points back on the quiz

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Solving Systems of Equations Quiz

Today, February 23, in class we...

Took a quiz on Solving Systems of Equations

Made sure that pages 8.1-8.5 from the solving systems of equations worksheet are finished.

8.6 is extra credit. Complete if you have time.

Ch6 8.5 Elimination with Multiplication Required

Today, February 18, in class we...

Learned how to solve systems of equations using Elimination when multiplication is required. Click here for more instruction.

Completed page 8.5 in the Solving Systems of Equations Packet.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Ch 6 8.4 1-5

Today, February 16, in class we...

Completed page 8.4 problems 1-5 from the solving systems of equations packet.

Problems 6-9 are extra credit.

Finish the first 3 pages if there is additional time.

Ch 6 8.3

Today, February 14, in calss we...

Discussed solving systems of equation by elimination. For more help click here.

Completed page 8.3 in the solving systems of equations packet.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Chapter 6: Solving Systems by Substitution

Today, February 10th, in class we...

Discussed solving systems of equations by substitution. If you need more information click here.

Graded 8.1

Completed page 8.2 from the chapter 6 packet. Reminder to get credit...show your work, complete all questions and answer the riddle.

8.2 is due on Monday

Chapter 6: Solving Systems by Graphing

Today, February 8th, in class we...

Discussed how to solve systems of equations by graphing. View this website for additional information if needed.

Completed the first page (8.1) from the Chapter 6 packet. In order to get credit for the assignment you must, show all work, complete all problems, and complete the riddle.

8.1 is due on Thursday.

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Ch5 Team Test

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch5 83-99

Completed the Team Test

Received 2nd chance binder assignments due Feb 10.

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Ch5 83-99

Today in class we...

Summarized the three main ideas from Chapter 5
--Solving proportions (Cross multiply, then divide)
--Solving equations for a specific variable
--Multiplying expressions (Use FOIL or generic rectangles)

Completed Ch 5 83-99 as a review for the team test on Friday.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Ch5 63-82

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch5 45-61

Reviewed solving proportions and setting up proportions to start class

Completed Ch5 63-82 due at the end of the period.

Most students finished early, so today was also a day to finish any missing/incomplete assignments to earn partial credit back on those assignments. This opportunity will be available again at the end of the chapter (next week).

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Ch 5 45-62

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch5 21-44

Discussed solving equations with two variables (Solve for y, solve for x, etc)

Completed Ch 5 45-62 due at the end of the period.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Ch5 21-44

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch5 1-20

Discussed Distributive Property

Completed Ch5 21-44 due at the end of the period.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Ch5 1-17

Today in class we...

Discussed the syllabus for the course...same as first semester

Discussed Learning Log Notes Page...can be used on all forms of assessment for the chapter

Completed Ch5 1-3, 10-13 in class together

Completed the rest of the worksheet for homework due at the end of the period.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Chapter 4 DSPA and Final Exam

Today in class we...

Turned in 1st Semester Review

Discussed Team Test

Took Ch4 DSPA and Final Exam

Worked on 2nd Chance Binders Due Thursday.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Ch 4 Team Test/ Final Exam Review

Today in class we...

Had a sub

Turned in Chapter 4 Review

Completed Chapter 4 Team Test

Completed 1st Semester Review

Received Chapter 4 2nd Chance Assignments due Thursday

Semester Countdown...
Tuesday: Chapter 4 DSPA/Final Exam

Thursday: 2nd Chance Assignments/DSPA Retakes/Final Make ups

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Ch 4 Review

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch 4 95-106

Discussed options for students failing at this point...it is still possible to pass if you have greater than 40% without completing any second chance points for chapter 4.

Completed the Chapter 4 Review in preparation for the team test on Friday.

Countdown for the end of the semester:
Friday: Ch 4 Team Test, Semester Review

Tuesday: Ch 4 DSPA, Semester Final Exam

Thursday: Make Up Time...Chapter 4 2nd Chance Binders Due

Monday, January 3, 2011

Ch 4 95-106

Today in class we...

Turned in Ch 4 76-95

Reviewed y=mx+b and its multiple representations by completing 4-95 and 4-100 as a class.

Reviewed Equal Values Method by completing 4-97a together.

Completed the remainder of the assignment, due at the end of the class period.

End Of Semester Countdown...

Wednesday: Ch 4 Review

Friday: Ch 4 Team Test, Semester Review

Tuesday: Ch 4 DSPA, Semester Final Exam

Thursday: Make Up Time...Chapter 4 2nd Chance Binders Due