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Friday, December 21, 2012

Friday, Dec. 21

Friday, Dec. 21

SNOW DAY! 

Hope everyone has a safe and warm holiday break!!!!!
See you in January!!!

Merry Christmas!

Mrs. Meyer

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Thursday, Dec. 20

Thursday, Dec. 20

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home this week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  Twelve Days of Christmas Problem Solving Activity

Homework: NA

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Friday: 

Algebra:  Correct 4.1 Practice.  4.1 Quiz.  Twelve Days of Christmas Problem Solving Activity


Homework: NA

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Friday: 

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Wednesday, Dec. 19

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home this week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  2nd Quarter Pre-CBA

Homework: NA

Looking Ahead!
Thursday:  12 Days of Christmas Problem Solving Activity

Algebra:  Collect Timmy Turner Graphing Activity.  Cont. 4.1 Functions, Domains, and Range with Graphing Practice.


Homework: 4.1 Practice

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Thursday:  12 Days of Christmas Problem Solving Activity

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home this week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  Correct One-Step Equations Pract. Quick Check. One-Step Equations using all four operations Scavenger Hunt activity.  &nbsp
Homework: NA

Wednesday: One-Step Equations Quiz & 2nd Quarter Pre-CBA 

Algebra:  Correct the  Timmy Turner Coordinate Graphing Activity. 1.6 & 4.1 Functions, Domains, and Range with Graphing  Notes and Practice.
Homework: NA

Looking Ahead!

Wednesday: continue with 1.6 and 4.1

Monday, December 17, 2012

Monday, Dec. 17

Monday, Dec. 17

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home this week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  One-Step Equations using all four operations.  Took notes.  The process (work to get the answer) is equally as important as the answer!  Students will only receive 50% credit if they do NOT show the process taught them in class.  After notes, the students had some time to start the homework practice.

Homework: One-Step Equations Pract. wksht (Activity 60-61, 64-65)

Tuesday: cont. One-Step equations and Quiz Wednesday: 2nd Quarter Pre-CBA 

Algebra:  3.6-3.8 Test.  When students finish with the test, they are to work on the review of "Plotting Coordinate Points" by completing the Timmy Turner Picture Activity. 

Homework: Timmy Turner Coordinate Graphing Activity

Looking Ahead!

Tuesday: 1.6 Function, Domain, and Range with Graphing  and 4.1 Graphing Linear Equations Wednesday: continue with 1.6 and 4.1

Friday, December 14, 2012

Friday, Dec. 14

Friday, Dec. 14

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home next week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  Make up any incomplete quizzes/tests up to this point if haven't already done so.  Mangahigh Computer lab (Review skills)

Homework: NA

Monday: 2.7 One- Step equations (all operations) Tuesday: cont. One-Step equations Wednesday: 2.7 One-Step Equations Quiz

Algebra:  Correct 3.6-3.8 Review Test.  Make up any incomplete quizzes/tests up to this point if haven't done so already.  Mangahigh Computer Lab (Review) .  

Homework: 3.6-3.8 Test on MONDAY!!!!

Looking Ahead! 3.6-3.8 Test on Monday, Dec. 17!!!

Monday: 3.6-3.8 Test and 4.1 Coordinate Graphing Tuesday: 4.2 Graphing Linear Equations Wednesday: 4.3 Graphing Linear Equations with Intecepts

Thursday, Dec. 13

Thursday, Dec. 13

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home next week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  Craig Visit- No Math Classes!

Homework: NA

Friday: MangaHigh  Monday: 2.7 One- Step equations (all operations)  Tuesday:  cont. One-Step equations  Wednesday:  2.7 One-Step Equations Quiz 

Algebra:   3.6-3.8 Review Test

Homework:  3.6-3.8 Test on MONDAY!!!!

Looking Ahead! 3.6-3.8 Test on Monday, Dec. 17!!!

Friday:  Mangahigh  Monday:  3.6-3.8 Test and 4.1 Coordinate Graphing  Tuesday:  4.2 Graphing Linear Equations  Wednesday:  4.3 Graphing Linear Equations with Intecepts

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home next week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  Add/Subt Rational Numbers Test

Homework:  NA

Thursday: Craig Visit (a.m.) No Math classes!   Friday: MangaHigh

Algebra: 3.8 Rewriting Formulas.  Practiced problems.

Homework: 3.8 Practice

Looking Ahead! 3.6-3.8 Test on Monday, Dec. 17!!!

Thursday:   3.6-3.8 Review Test    Friday:   Mangahigh 

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home next week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  Reviewed operations with decimals.  Add/Subt Rational Numbers Review Test

Homework: Add/Subt Rational Numbers Test (tomorrow)

Wednesday: Add/Subt Rational Numbers Test Thursday: Craig Visit (a.m.) Friday: MangaHigh

Algebra:  3.8 Rewriting Equations (function of y format).  Practiced problems.

Homework:  3.8 Practice

Looking Ahead! 3.6-3.8 Test on Monday, Dec. 17!!!

Wednesday: 3.8 Rewriting Formulas Thursday: 7th hr- 3.6-3.8 Review Test 8th hr- Mangahigh Friday: 7th hr- Mangahigh 8th hr- 3.6-3.8 Review Test

Monday, Dec. 10

Monay, Dec. 10

Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home next week! Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math:  Continued practice problems with adding/subtracting with rational numbers (pos/neg fractions) by reviewing together in class and then the students continued reviewing by playing Fractions Fiesta Game with partners.

Homework:  Add/Subt Rational Numbers Review Test (tomorrow)

Looking Ahead!   Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers Test on Wed, Dec. 12!!!

Tuesday: Review Decimals and Add/Subt Rational Numbers Review Test Wednesday: Add/Subt Rational Numbers Test Thursday: Craig Visit (a.m.) Friday: MangaHigh

Algebra:  Cont. Review basic percent skills (discount, tax) by working on "Another Day, Another Dollar" Scavenger Hunt Shopping activity.

Homework: NA

Looking Ahead! 3.6-3.8 Test on Monday, Dec. 17!!!

Tuesday: 3.8 Rewriting Equations Wednesday: 3.8 Rewriting Formulas Thursday: 7th hr- 3.6-3.8 Review Test 8th hr- Mangahigh Friday: 7th hr- Mangahigh 8th hr- 3.6-3.8 Review Test

Friday, Dec. 7

Friday, Dec. 7
 
Mid-Quarter Reports will be going home the week of Dec. 17!  Check Skyward for missing/incomplete assignments and see Mrs. Meyer with any questions or concerns ASAP!!!!

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math: Add/Subtract Fraction Quiz.  Today's lesson we practiced combining our integer rules for with fractions for adding and subtracting.  We completed practice problems together as a class.

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead!

Monday: Add/Subtract Rational Numbers (Fractions with Pos/Neg)  Tuesday:  Review Decimals and Add/Subt Rational Numbers Review Test  Wednesday:  Add/Subt Rational Numbers Test  Thursday:  Craig Visit (a.m.)   Friday:  MangaHigh

Algebra: Correct 3.7 Practice.  3.7 Quick Check.  Review basic percent skills (discount, mark up, tax).

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead!  3.6-3.8 Test on Monday, Dec. 17!!!

 Monday: Cont. Percents- discount, tax practice  Tuesday:  3.8 Rewriting Equations  Wednesday:  3.8 Rewriting Formulas  Thursday:  7th hr- 3.6-3.8 Review Test  8th hr- Mangahigh  Friday:  7th hr- Mangahigh  8th hr- 3.6-3.8 Review Test

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Thursday, Dec. 6

Thursday, Dec. 6

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math: Corrected Add/Subtract Fractions Practice.  As a class, reviewed more fraction problems.  Those that did not finish the practice had time to complete it.  The students who had it done or finished with the fractions practice, worked on reviewing Add/Subtr Integers wksht.

Homework: Add/Subtract Inegers wksht (Activity 31/32)

Looking Ahead!

Friday:  Add/Subtract Rational Numbers (Fractions with Pos/Neg)

Algebra: Continue 3.7 Lesson on "Solving Percents Using Proportions and Equation". Took notes and practiced.

Homework:  3.7 Practice wksht

Looking Ahead!

 Friday: Percents- discounts/markups/tax practice.

Wednesday, Dec. 5

Wednesday, Dec. 5

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math: Add/Subtr. Integers Quick Quiz. Review Adding/Subtracting Fractions.  Completed notes and demonstrated two different methods.  The students then had the remaining of class to practice.

Homework:  Add/Subtract Fractions Pract wksht

Looking Ahead! 
 
Thursday: Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers (fractions) Friday: Review Add/Subtract Rational Numbers

Algebra: Corrected 3.6 "Solving Proportions using Cross Products".  Took the 3.6 Quiz.  Began 3.7 Lesson on "Solving Percents Using Proportions".  Took notes.

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead!

Thursday: cont. 3.7 Solving Percents Using Proportions/Equations  Friday: Percents- discounts/markups/tax practice.

Tuesday, Dec. 4

Tuesday, Dec. 4

*The math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math: Add/Subtr. Integers Quick Check.  Review Integer Rules for Adding/Subtracting (went over Infinity Square we created earlier in our notes for Integer Operations and reviewed the song learned last year.)  The students then partnered up and played "Whack an Integer" game.

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead!

Wednesday: Review Add/Subtracting Fractions Thursday: Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers (fractions) Friday: Review Add/Subtract Rational Numbers

Algebra: Corrected 3.5 Ratios and Proportions Review wksht. We then worked on lesson 3.6 "Solving Proportions using Cross Products"  p. 168-169.  Took notes and then practiced.

Homework: 3.6 Practice "Solving Proportions usin Cross Products"

Looking Ahead!

Wednesday: 3.7 Solving Percents using Proportions Thursday: cont. 3.7 Solving Percents Using Equations Friday: Percents- discounts/markups/tax practice.

Monday, Dec. 3

Monday, Dec. 3

*The  math and algebra textbook sites are added to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math: Test on Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers (fractions).  When finished with the test, the remaining of class time was spent working on  Decimal Operations Review wksht.

Homework:  Decimal Operations Review wksht

Looking Ahead!  

Tuesday: Review Adding/Subtracting Integers Wednesday: Review Add/Subtracting Fractions Thursday: Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers (fractions) Friday: Review Add/Subtract Rational Numbers

Algebra: Finished 3.1-3.4 Test.  When students finished the test, the remaining of class time was spent working on 3.5 Ratios and Proportions Review wksht. (Lesson can be found on  p.162-163 in the textbook.)

Homework:  3.5 Ratios & Proportions Pract wksht

Looking Ahead!

Tuesday: 3.6 Solving Proportions using Cross Products  Wednesday: 3.7 Solving Percents using Proportions  Thursday:  cont. 3.7 Solving Percents Using Equations  Friday:  Percents- discounts/markups/tax practice.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Friday, Nov. 30

Friday, Nov. 30

*Yesterday, I added the math and algebra textbook sites to the Blog. They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites".
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in. On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more!

Math: Corrected the Advanced Fractions- Dividing wksht.  Went over any questions and then the remaining of the hour was spent taking the Review Test on Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers (fractions).

Homework:  Multiply/Dividing Rational Numbers Test on Monday 
 *Students should study the corrected Review Test to prepare for the Test on Monday. Also, they can practice/review on the Math website (Ch. 2) or any worksheets/quizzes that we completed during unit!

Looking Ahead! Multiplying and Dividing Rational NumbersTest date will be Monday, Dec. 3.

Monday: Multiply/Dividing Rational Numbers (fractions) Test Tuesday: Review Adding/Subtracting Integers Wednesday: Review Add/Subtracting Fractions Thursday: Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers (fractions) Friday: Review Test for Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers (fractions)

Algebra: Corrected and went over any questions/problems from the 3.1-3.4 Review Test.  Students then worked on the 3.1-3.4 Test for the remaining of class. 

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead!

Friday: 3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Test Monday: 3.5/3.6 Rates and Proportions Tuesday: 3.7 Percents Wednesday: Continue 3.7 Percents Thursday: 3.8 Rewriting Equations Friday: 3.8 Rewriting Equations.

Thursday, Nov. 29

Thursday, Nov. 29

*Just added the math and algebra textbook sites to the Blog.  They are located on the right side of the page under "Websites". 
-Listed under the title for MATH is the username and password to get in.  On the math site, you will find the textbook, tutorial videos, practice problems, worksheets, and more!
Listed under the title for ALGEBRA is directions to find the textbook and also includes not only the book, but tutorial videos, practice problems, and more! 

Math: Last day of CBA Reasessment!  The students are doing a great job and we are excited to see how much our scores have improved!  Any remaining time in class will be spent reviewing dividing of fractions to prepare for the multiplying and dividing of rational numbers test on Monday.

Homework: Advianced Fractions- Dividing wksht (due Friday)
Optional Practice wksht covering multiplication/division of fractions review for test

Looking Ahead! Multiplying and Dividing Rational NumbersTest date will be Monday, Dec. 3.

Friday: Review Test for Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers   Monday:  Multiply/Dividing Rational Numbers (fractions) Test   Tuesday:  Review Adding/Subtracting Integers   Wednesday:  Review Add/Subtracting Fractions   Thursday:  Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers (fractions)   Friday: Review Test for Add/Subtracting Rational Numbers (fractions)

Algebra: Went over any questions/problems from 3.4 Practice Stations yesterday.  Checked for completion.  Students then worked on the 3.1-3.4 Review Test for the remaining of class.  Those students who did not finish the review in class are to complete it at home and come to class tomorrow prepared to correct and we will then go over questions before the test.

Homework: 3.1- 3.4 Review Test
Optional Practice/Review for test: Ch. Review in Textbook p. 192-194 Sections 3.1-3.4

Looking Ahead!*Chapter Test for Solving Equations covering lessons 3.1-3.4 will be on Friday, Nov. 30)

Friday: 3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Test   Monday:  3.5/3.6  Rates and Proportions  Tuesday:  3.7 Percents  Wednesday:  Continue 3.7 Percents   Thursday:  3.8 Rewriting Equations   Friday:  3.8 Rewriting Equations.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Wednesday, Nov. 28

Math: Due to low CBA score results in Oct, we are spending this week going over the problems and reassessing these skills. Any remaining time in class will be spent reviewing dividing of fractions to prepare for the multiplying and dividing of rational numbers test on Monday.

Homework: Advianced Fractions- Dividing wksht (due Friday) 
                     Optional Practice wksht covering multiplication/division of fractions review for test

Looking Ahead! Multiplying and Dividing Rational NumbersTest date will be Dec. 3.

Thursday: CBA review/assess. Dividing Fractions (positive/negative fractions) Friday: Review Test for Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers

Algebra: 3.4 "Equations with No Solutions or Many Solutions" Practice Stations (used problems from textbook p. 157 #18-28, 30-32.  When finished with stations, in partners, they were to work on word problems to get ready for test.  Used textbook and solved problems on the following pages:  p. 139 #53, 55     p. 145 #37, 38    p.158 #45, 46

Homework:  3.4 Stations Practice
                     Optional Practice/Review for test:  Ch. Review in Textbook p. 192-194 Sections 3.1-3.4

Looking Ahead!*Chapter Test for Solving Equations covering lessons 3.1-3.4 will be on Friday, Nov. 30)

Thursday: 3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Review Test Friday: 3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Test

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Tuesday, Nov. 27

Math: Due to low CBA score results in Oct, we are spending this week going over the problems and reassessing these skills. Any remaining time in class will be spent reviewing dividing of fractions to prepare for the multiplying and dividing of rational numbers test on Monday.

Homework:  Advianced Fractions- Dividing wksht (due Friday)

Looking Ahead! Multiplying and Dividing Rational NumbersTest date will be Dec. 3.

Wednesday: CBA review/assess. Dividing Fractions (positive/negative fractions) Thursday: CBA review/assess. Dividing Fractions (positive/negative fractions) Friday: Review Test for Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers

Algebra: 3.4 "Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides" Quick Check.  Corrected 3.4 Stations Practice homework.  Finished 3.4 "Equations with No Solutions or Many Solutions".  Notes and began practice.

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead!*Chapter Test for Solving Equations covering lessons 3.1-3.4 will be on Friday, Nov. 30)

Wednesday: 3.4 Practice Stations and Word Problems Thursday: 3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Review Test Friday: 3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Test

Monday, Nov. 26

Monday, Nov. 26

Math: Due to low CBA score results in Oct, we are spending this week going over the problems and reassessing these skills.  Any remaining time in class will be spent reviewing dividing of fractions to prepare for the multiplying and dividing of rational numbers test on Monday.

Homework: NA

Looking Ahead!   Multiplying and Dividing Rational NumbersTest date will be Dec. 3.

Tuesday:  CBA review/asssess.  Dividing Fractions Wednesday: CBA review/assess. Dividing Fractions (positive/negative fractions) Thursday:   CBA review/assess. Dividing Fractions (positive/negative fractions)  Friday:  Review Test for Multiplying/Dividing Rational Numbers

Algebra: Cont. 3.4 "Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides" Practice Stations (problems from  textbook p. 157 #3-16). 

Homework:  3.4 Practice Stations Problems

Looking Ahead!*Chapter Test for Solving Equations covering lessons 3.1-3.4 will be on Friday, Nov. 30)

Tuesday:  Finish 3.4 "Equations with no solutions or many solutions"  Wednesday:  3.4 Practice Stations and Word Problems  Thursday:  3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Review Test  Friday:  3.1-3.4 "Solving Equations" Test

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Tuesday, Nov. 20

Math: Today we continued reteaching lessons and practicing in order to retake the quiz covering rational numbers with fractions and any other teacher directed- reteaching that students needed.  Those students who  were caught up, went to computer lab to practice operations with fractions and decimals on Mangahigh.

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead! Finishing up multiplication with rational numbers.  Will be moving into dividing and then there will be a test on multiplication and division.  Test date will be around Dec. 4.
Monday:  Dividing Fractions   Tuesday:  Dividing Fractions with Mixed Numbers   Wednesday:  Dividing Rational Numbers (positive/negative fractions) 

Algebra: Due to the absences of students, we used this day to allow students to make-up missing assignments while we watched a video series called "Life by the Numbers".  The focus of the video was to show students the relevance and need for math for the fast paced technological world we live in.

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead!*Chapter Test for Solving Equations covering lessons 3.1-3.4 will be given the week after Thanksgiving Break.  (Tentatively Nov. 28 )

Monday:  Review 3.4 and Quiz   Tuesday:  3.1-3.4 Test Review   Wednesday:  3.1-3.4 Test

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!


Monday, November 19, 2012

Monday, Nov. 19

Monday, Nov. 19

Math:   Today's lesson focused on making up homework, reteaching lessons, practicing, and retaking quizzes with low scores.  Students who had C's or higher on quizzes and did not have to retake watched Donald Duck in Mathemagic Land and then corrected their Multiplying Rational Numbers (fractions) Quiz.
Homework:  Multiplying Decimals Line Design wksht (DUE TOMORROW!!!)


Looking Ahead! Finishing up multiplication with rational numbers.  Will be moving into dividing and then there will be a test on multiplication and division.  Test date will be around Dec. 4.
Tuesday: Mangahigh- fractions and decimal review  Monday:  CBA Review/Retake  Tuesday:  CBA Review/Retake Wednesday:  CBA Review/Retake  

Algebra: Finish Quiz on 3.1 -3.3 "Solving Equations".  Begin 3.4 "Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides" Notes.


Homework:  NA


Looking Ahead!*Chapter Test for Solving Equations covering lessons 3.1-3.4 will be given the week after Thanksgiving Break.  (Tentatively Nov. 28 )

Tuesday:  Cont. 3.4   Monday:  Review 3.4 and Quiz   Tuesday:  3.1-3.4 Test Review   Wednesday:  3.1-3.4 Test

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!


Thursday, November 15, 2012

Wednesday, Nov. 14

Wednesday, Nov. 14
*Conferences are today, Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Corrected Multiplying Fraction Quizz.  Corrected 2.4 Multiplying Rational Numbers (fractions ).  Quiz on Multiplying Rational Numbers wksht.  Filled out a Self-Reflection Form for conferences.


Homework:  Multiplying Fractions LineDesign/Color Activitiy wksht (pick one side to complete for homework and if they do both sides they can earn extra credit towards the last quiz!)  -DUE MONDAY

Looking Ahead! Conferences are tonight Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

Monday: Multiplying decimals using the traditional method.   Tuesday:  Multiplying Rational Numbers (decimals with positive/negative)
Algebra: Warm-Up:  Fill out a Self-Reflection Form for conferences.  Corrected Lesson 3.3 Multi-Step Equations.  Quiz on 3.1 -3.3 "Solving Equations"


Homework:  NA


Looking Ahead!Conferences are tonight Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!
*Chapter Test for Solving Equations covering lessons 3.1-3.4 will be given the week after Thanksgiving Break.  (Tentatively next Wednesday/Thursday)

Monday:  Finish 3.1-3.3 Quiz.  Begin 3.4 "Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides"   Tuesday:  Cont. 3.4  

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tuesday, Nov. 13

Tuesday, Nov. 13
*Conferences are this Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Corrected Inegers and Simplifying Fraction Quizzes.  Warm-Up:  Multiplying fractions and integer rules for multiplication.  Today's lesson we put  the warm-up together by combining what we know about integers with multiplying fractions (Multiplying Rational Numbers).  Practiced problems using 2.4 Multiplying Rational Numbers wksht.


Homework:  2.4 Multiplying Rational Numbers # 1-16 wksht.

Looking Ahead! Conferences are this Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

Wednesday: Multiplying Rational Numbers (positive/negative fractions) Quiz. Review traditional multiplication with decimals.

Algebra: Warm-up: combining like terms and distributive property. Lesson 3.3 Multi-Step Equations.  Notes and Pract. 3.3 wksht.

Homework:  3.3 Multi-Step Equations #1-17 odds

Looking Ahead!Conferences are this weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

Monday, Nov. 12

Monday, Nov. 12
*Conferences are this Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Finish Multiplying Fractions Practice.  Quiz.


Homework:  Multiplying Fractions Practice wksht

Looking Ahead! Conferences are this Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

 Tuesday:  Multiplying Rational Numbers (positive/negative fractions)Wednesday:  Multiplying Rational Numbers (positive/negative fractions) Quiz.  Review traditional multiplication with decimals.

Algebra:  Warm-up: one-step equations with fractions. Finished 3.2 Two-Step Equations Quick Check.

Homework: NA

Looking Ahead!Conferences are this weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

Tuesday:   Multi-Step Equations    Wednesday:  3.1-3.3 Equations Quiz

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Friday, Nov. 9

Friday, Nov. 9
*Conferences are next weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Multiplying Fractions  Notes.  Practice.


Homework: NA

Looking Ahead! Conferences are next weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

 Monday: Cont. Fraction Operations with multiplication.

Algebra: 3.2 Two-Step Equations p.141.  Practice.

Homework: NA

Looking Ahead! Conferences are next weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!
 
Thursday: Two-Step Equations Friday: Cont. Two-Step Equations

Thursday, Nov. 8

Thursday, Nov. 8

**The first quarter ends TOMORROW!  Conferences are next weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and  Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm.  We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Simplifying fractions, changing mixed numbers to improper fractions, and changing improper fractions to mixed numbers quiz.  Put together fraction operations foldable and glued into notebook.


Homework: NA

Looking Ahead! Conferences are next weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!
 Friday: Fraction Operations with multiplication.  Monday:  Cont. Fraction Operations with multiplication.

Algebra:  3.2 Two-Step Equations p.141.  Took notes.

Homework: NA

Looking Ahead!  Conferences are next weekWednesday, Nov. 14 from 4:00-7:00pm and Thursday, Nov. 15 from 8:00am to 7:00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you!!!!
Thursday: Two-Step Equations Friday: Cont. Two-Step Equations

Wednesday, Nov. 7

Wednesday, Nov. 7


**The first quarter ends Nov. 9th, so there is ONLY 3 days LEFT for students to improve and maintain grades. As always, please feel free to contact any teacher if you would like to discuss the current grades!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Simplifying fractions, changing mixed numbers to improper fractions, and changing improper fractions to mixed numbers notes (yellow handouts to be glued into Notebook).  Completed Stations Practice.


Homework: NA

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Thursday:  Quiz on Simplifying.  Start Fraction Operations Notes.   Friday:  Fraction Operations with multiplication.

Algebra:  Corrected. 3.1 One-Step Equations.  Quiz on One-Step Equations.

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
  Thursday:   Two-Step Equations    Friday:  Cont. Two-Step Equations

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Tuesday, Nov. 6

**The first quarter ends Nov. 9th, so there is ONLY 4 days LEFT for students to improve and maintain grades. As always, please feel free to contact any teacher if you would like to discuss the current grades!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Turned in Multi/Divi FacingMath.  Simplifying fractions, changing mixed numbers to improper fractions, and changing improper fractions to mixed numbers notes (yellow handouts to be glued into Notebook).  Started Stations Practice.


Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Wednesday: Cont. Tuesday's activity, Quiz on Simplifying and begin Multiplying fractions Thursday: Cont. multiplying fractions

Algebra: Began Ch. 3.1 One-Step Equations.  Took notes and practiced. 

Homework:  3.1 worksheet (must show process, not just answer!!!)

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Wednesday: Two-Step Equations Thursday: Multi-Step Equations

Monday, Nov. 5

Monday, Nov. 5


**The first quarter ends Nov. 9th, so there is ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT for students to improve and maintain grades. As always, please feel free to contact any teacher if you would like to discuss the current grades!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Reviewed multiplication/division of integers.  Completed Multiplication/Division 1/2 sheet practice and then completed the Multi/Divi FacingMath activity. 


Homework:  Multi-Divi FacingMath

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Tuesday: Simplifying fractions and turning mixed numbers into improper fractions Wednesday:  Cont. Tuesday's activity, Quiz on Simplifying and begin Multiplying fractions Thursday:  Cont. multiplying fractions

Algebra: Students Number Systems and Properties Test. 

Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Tuesday:   One-Step Equations   Wednesday:  Two-Step Equations   Thursday:   Multi-Step Equations

Friday, November 2, 2012

Friday, Nov. 2

Friday, Nov. 2


**The first quarter ends Nov. 9th, so there is ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT for students to improve and maintain grades. As always, please feel free to contact any teacher if you would like to discuss the current grades!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math:    Made an Integers Foldable to review basic operations of positive and negative numbers.  Placed foldable into our Interactive Notebooks.  Reviewed multiplication/division of integers using a Smartboard lesson and their foldable. Students finished class by taking a short Quick Check on their present level of understanding.


Homework: NA

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Monday:  Practice of basic integer rules of multiplication/division with whole numbers   Tuesday: Simplifying fractions and turning mixed numbers into improper fractions    Wednesday:  Applying integer rules for multiplication/division to fractions  Thursday:  Applying integer rules for multiplication/division to decimals  Friday:  Quiz on Rational Numbers using multiplication and division

Algebra: Students Number Systems and Properties Review Test.  Any students who scored an A on the Review test has demonstrated mastery in the unit's concepts.  These students will not be required to take the Test on Monday.  They will have an opportunity to work on alternative/extension activities during that time.  Students use the Review Test with answers, old quizzes, homework, and notes in notebook to prepare for the test.

Homework: Study Review Test with answers for the Test on Monday

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Monday: Number Systems & Properties Test  

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Thursday, Nov. 1

Thursday, Nov. 1

WKCE TESTING STARTS TOMORROW!!!!!!!

**The first quarter ends Nov. 9th, so there is ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT for students to improve and maintain grades. As always, please feel free to contact any teacher if you would like to discuss the current grades!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math: Ch. 1  Test on Translating and Evaluating Expressions and Properties


Homework:  NA

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of  Nov. 5!!!!
Friday: Review of basic integer rules of multiplication/division with whole numbers  Monday:  Applying integer rules for multiplication/division to fractions  Tuesday:  Applying integer rules for multiplication/division to decimals   Wednesday:  Quiz on Rational Numbers using multiplication and division

Algebra: Corrected  2.1 Real Numbers Practice wksht.  Corrected Ghost in the Graveyard Rational Numbers Review Stations.  Handed back Properties Quiz for students to correct.  They had time to start correcting in class.  Reviewed the topics that will be on the Test on Monday.  Gave students a handout on how to access the Algebra Textbook website.  Encouraged students to go over quizzes and notes to prepare for the Review Test tomorrow.  Offered two after school study sessions (tonight and Friday for any students interested in additional help or practice before the test!)

Homework: Review Test tomorrow

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing entire week of Nov. 5!!!!
Friday: Number Systems & Properties Review Test Monday: Number Systems & Properties Test

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Wednesday, Oct. 31

**The first quarter ends Nov. 9th, so there are a few weeks left for students to improve and maintain grades. As always, please feel free to contact any teacher if you would like to discuss the current grades!

My email is tmeyer@janesville.k12.wi.us or my phone is 743-6173.

FYI- Please refer to the blue handout on my Grading and Assessment for my math/algebra classes to guide you when are looking at Skyward to interpret the scores and especially how a Quick Check is to be interpreted. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me an email!

Math:    Ch. 1 Review Test.  (Students take the review as if it was the actual test!)  Corrected together in class and answered questions.  Students should use this review to study for the test. 

*FYI:  If a student got 2 wrong or less (an A) on the review, they do not need to take the test.  They already demonstrated mastery of the material!  The review test grade becomes the actual test grade.  Those students will be working on alternative activities while the rest of the class takes the test tomorrow. 

Homework:  Study for Ch. 1 Test (tomorrow)  - Students should use the Review Test from class today along with any notes (notebook), old quizzes, homework assignments to practice problems to prepare for the test.

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing begins Nov. 1!!!!
Thursday: Ch. 1 Test   (Translating Expressions, Evaluating Expressions, Properties)  Friday: Review of basic integer rules with whole numbers

Algebra: Today's lesson focused on the Real Number System and classifying numbers.  We started off class reviewing -a (opposite of), |a| (absolute value), and a^3 (a cubed).  We put these terms into our notes along with the three practice problems.  We then discussed the make-up of our number system and how numbers can be classified using a Smartboard lesson.  Students completed notes with diagrams from the handout and in their notebooks.  (The handout will be glued into their notebooks tomorrow.)  Real Numbers Notes and Handout.

Homework: Complete Stations 1-3 on each of the operations on Stations wksht. (Will turn this in and go over tomorrow!),  2.1 Real Numbers Practice wksht

Looking Ahead! ***WKCE Testing begins Nov. 1!!!!
Thursday:   Review the Number Systems, Properties, and Rational Number Operations   Friday: Number Systems & Properties Review Test    Monday:  Number Systems & Properties Test