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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Wednesday, Feb. 27

Wednesday, Feb 27

No School- Snow Day!
Conferences also cancelled!

See you tomorrow for conferences from 8:00-1:00 and 2:00-7:00!

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Tuesday, Feb. 26

Tuesday, Feb 26

Conferences are Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 4:00 - 7:00 and again on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 8:00- 1:00 and 2:00 - 7:00. We look forward to seeing you!

Math: 11.1 Combining Like Terms Quick Check.  Discuss some completed problems and discuss what's right and what's wrong.  Sentence  Strips "Trash Ball" throw for those who completed the activity yesterday.  11.1 Combining Like Term Quiz.


Homework: NA

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Wednesday:  correct 11.1 Quiz, more practice, retake quiz, enrichment   Thursday: No School- Conferences Friday: No School

Algebra: Intro Barbie Bungee Project.  Create company and discuss what is needed to create a successful Bungee Company.  Then discussion on what we already know and what we need to know in order for Barbie to have the greatest Thrill for her jump, yet keep her safe and  then what are our next steps.  Created a company name, slogan, and location for Bungee Company. 


Homework: Research Bungee Jumping

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Wednesday: Make a Plan for Barbie Bungee Project and start collecting data/Conferences Thursday: No School- Conferences Friday: No School

Monday, February 25, 2013

Monday, Feb 25

Monday, Feb 25

Conferences are Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 4:00 - 7:00 and again on Thursday, Feb. 28 from 8:00- 1:00 and 2:00 - 7:00.  We look forward to seeing you!

Math: Review11.1 Combining Like Terms.  Students divided into groups based on understanding.  Those who needed assistance completing the practice assignment with help from a teacher and those who were ready to move on worked in small groups combining like terms in longer number sentences.

Homework: 11.1 Combining Like Terms Quiz (tomorrow)

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Tuesday:  Combining Like Terms Quiz and start reviewing Distributive Property  Wednesday:  cont. Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms/Conferences   Thursday:  No School- Conferences  Friday:  No School

Algebra: 5.1-5-5 Writing Equations Test. Those students who tested out worked on an Enrichment Activity Challenge from 5.3.  (Students can earn Extra Credit by completing this challenge- available to all students)


Homework: NA

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Tuesday:  Intro. Barbie Bungee Project  
Wednesday:  Make a Plan for Barbie Bungee Project and start collecting data/Conferences   Thursday:  No School- Conferences  Friday:  No School

Friday, February 22, 2013

Friday, Feb 22

Friday, Feb 22


Math: cont. 11.1 Combining Like Terms

Homework: 11.1 Combining Like Terms Pract/ EC - puzzler

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Monday: cont. 11.1 Combining Like Terms

Algebra: correct and go over 5.1-5-5 Writing Equations Review Test.


Homework: Ch. 5.1-5.5 Test

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Monday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equation Test

Thursday, February 21, 2013

Thursday, Feb 21

Thursday, Feb 21


Math: 11.1 Combining Like Terms

Homework: NA

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Friday: cont. 11.1 Combining Like Terms

Algebra:  Correct 5.5 Practice  5.1-5-5 Writing Equations Review Test.


Homework: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equations Test (Monday)

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Friday: correct 5.1-5.5 Writing Equation Review Test. Review for Test.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Wednesday, Feb 20

Wednesday, Feb 20


Math: 3.1-3.4 Graphing and Functions Test.  E. C. 3.1-3.4 Challenge Packet.


 

Homework: E.C.  3.1-3.4 Challenge Packet (due Monday)

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Thursday: 11.1 Combining Like Terms Friday: cont. 11.1 Combining Like Terms

Algebra: 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. Notes and Practice.


Homework: 5.5 Practice

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Thursday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equations Review Test Friday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equation Test

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Tuesday, Feb 19

Tuesday, Feb 19


Math: correct 3.4 Functions Practice and Problem Solving.  Students took the 3.1-3.4 Graphing and Functions Review Test and correct.


 

Homework: 3.1-3.4 Funtions and Graphing Test (tomorrow)

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Wednesday: 3.1-3.4 Functions & Graphing Test    Thursday:  11.1 Combining Like Terms   Friday:  cont. 11.1 Combining Like Terms

Algebra:  5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.  Notes and Practice.


Homework: NA

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Wednesday: cont. 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular lines Thursday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equations Review Test Friday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equation Test

Monday, February 18, 2013

Monday, Feb. 18

Monday, Feb 18


Math: cont. 3.4 Functions. Notes and Practice

Homework: 3.4 Practice and Problem Solving/ EC- Porcupine Riddle

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Tuesday: 3.1-3.4 Functions & Graphing Review Test Wednesday: 3.1-3.4 Functions & Graphing Test

Algebra:  Correct 5.1-5.3 Quiz Corrections and retake quiz on Monday.  Any students who did not retake or did not finish retaking the quiz has until Wednesday to make sure it is finished.

Homework: NA

Tuesday: 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular lines Wednesday: cont. 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular lines Thursday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equations Review Test Friday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equation Test

Friday, February 15, 2013

Friday, Feb 15

Friday, Feb 15


Math: 3.4 Functions.  Notes and Practice

Homework: NA

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Monday: cont. 3.4 Functions Tuesday: 3.1-3.4 Functions & Graphing Review Test Wednesday: 3.1-3.4 Functions & Graphing Test

Algebra:  5.1-5.3 Quiz Corrections and prepare to retake quiz on Monday.

Homework: 5.1-5.3 Quiz corrections

Monday:  5.1-5.3 Retake Quiz  Tuesday:  5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular lines  Wednesday:  cont. 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular lines    Thursday:  5.1-5.5 Writing Equations Review Test   Friday: 5.1-5.5 Writing Equation Test

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Thursday, Feb. 14

Thursday, Feb 14

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Math: Mangahigh- computer lab to work on functions and graphing

Homework: NA

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Friday: 3.4 Functions   Monday:  cont. 3.4 Functions   Tuesday:  3.1-3.4 Functions & Graphing Review Test   Wednesday:   3.1-3.4 Functions & Graphing Test  

Algebra:  5.1-5.3 Quiz on Writing Equations using Slope-Interecept and Point-Slope Form.

Homework: NA

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Friday: 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines   Monday:  cont. 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular lines
Tuesday:  5.1-5.5 Writing Equations Review Test   Wednesday:  5.1-5.5 Writing Equation Test

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Wednesday, Feb 13

Wednesday, Feb 13

Math:  4th Quarter Pre-CBA. 

Homework: NA

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Thursday:  Mangahigh   Friday: 3.4 Functions

Algebra: Correct 5.3 Pract #10-18, 25-28.  Mangahigh to work on writing equations using slope-intercept and point-slope form.

Homework: NA

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Thursday: 5.1-5.3 Quiz Friday: 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Tuesday, Feb 12

Tuesday, Feb. 12

Math: 3.3 Interpreting Graphs Finalize and go over answers.  3.3 Quiz.
 
Homework: NA

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Wednesday:  4th Quarter Pre-CBA   Thursday: 3.4 Functions Friday:  Mangahigh

Algebra:  cont. 5.3 Writing Equations in Point-Slope Form. Notes and Practice.

Homework: 5.3 Practice #10-18,25-28

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Wednesday: Mangahigh Thursday: 5.1-5.3 Quiz Friday: 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Monday, February 11, 2013

Monday, Feb. 11

Monday, Feb. 11

Math:  continued 3.3 "Interpreting Graphs" worked in groups on a matching activity and class discussion on graph interpretations. 

Homework: NA

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Tuesday:  finish 3.3 Graphing Activity and Quiz  Wednesday:  Quarter 4 Pre-CBA   Thursday: 3.4 Functions Friday: Cont. 3.4 Functions

Algebra:  Correct 5.2 Practice/EC- Challenge.  5.3 Writing Equations in Point-Slope Form.  Notes and Practice.

Homework: 5.3 Practice #1-9
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Tuesday: cont 5.3 Wednesday: Mangahigh Thursday: 5.1-5.3 Quiz Friday: 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Friday, Feb. 8

Friday, Feb. 8

Math: cont. 3.3 "Interpreting Graphs" labeling activity in our notes and then worked in groups on a matching activity.

Homework: NA

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Monday: 3.3 Interpreting Graphs matching activity Tuesday: 3.3 Quiz. 4th Quarter Pre-CBA Wednesday: Mangahigh Thursday: 3.4 Functions Friday: Cont. 3.4 Functions

Algebra: Correct and discuss 5.2 Quiz. Finish 4th Quarter Pre-CBA. Based on quiz results, assigned additional 5.2 Practice worksheet (required of 3-5 wrong out of 5 points) or 5.2 Challenge wksht (optional for 1-2 wrong).

Homework: 5.2 Practice/ EC- Challenge

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Monday: 5.3 Write Equations using Point-Slope Form Tuesday: cont 5.3 Wednesday: Mangahigh Thursday: 5.1-5.3 Quiz Friday: 5.5 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Thursday, Feb. 7

Thursday, Feb. 7

Math: 3.1.3.2 Quiz.  Continue working 3.3 "Interpreting Graphs".  Finished notes and worked on 3.3 Pract A with their table groups and then completed 3.3 Pract B on own.

Homework: 3.3 Pract B/  EC- 3.3 Pract C and Puzzler

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Friday:  Interpreting Graphs Activity   Monday:  4th Quarter Pre-CBA   Tuesday:  3.4 Functions

Algebra:  5.2 Quiz.  4th Quarter Pre-CBA

Homework: NA

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Friday:  5.3 "Writing Equations using Point-Slope Form"   Monday:  Cont. 5.2 "Point-Slope Form"   Tuesday:  Quiz on 5.1-5.3

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Wednesday, Feb. 6

Wednesday, Feb. 6

Math:  3.3 Interpreting Graphs.  Notes and Practice.

Homework: NA

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Thursday: cont.  3.3 Interpreting Graphs   Friday:  3.1-3.3 Quiz/ 4th Quarter Pre-CBA

Algebra:  Correct 5.2 Pract.  Writing Linear Equations Review.  5.2 Quiz.

Homework: NA

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Thursday:  4th Quarter Pre-CBA   Friday:  5.3 "Writing Equations in Point-Slope Form"

Tuesday, Feb. 5

Tuesday, Feb. 5

Math:  Cont.  3.2 "Graphing on a Coordinate Plane" finding distance between two points.  Notes. 3.2 Practice and Problem Solving. 

Homework: 3.2 Pract B & Problem Solving/  EC 3.2 Pract C

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Wednesday: 3.3 Interpreting Graphs Thursday: cont. 3.3 Interpreting Graphs  Friday:  3.1-3.3 Quiz/ 4th Quarter Pre-CBA

Algebra:  5.1 Quiz.  5.2 "Writing Equations using Two Points"  Notes and Practice.

Homework: 5.2 Practice

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Wednesday: Cont. 5.2   Thursday:   4th Quarter CBA Pre-Test   Friday:  5.3 "Point-Slope Form"

Monday, February 4, 2013

Monday, Feb 4

Monday, Feb. 4

Math:  Warm-Up:  3.1 Review for Mastery wksht.  3.2 "Graphing on a Coordinate Plane"  Notes and Practice. 

Homework: NA

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Tuesday:  Finish 3.2 Graphing  Wednesday:  3.3 Interpreting Graphs   Thursday:  3.1-3.3 Quiz/ 4th Quarter Pre-CBA

Algebra:  Warm-Up:  5.1 Review.  Correct 5.1 Exercises from textbook handout from Thursday.  Cont. 5.1 "Problem Solving.  Notes anad Practice.

Homework: NA

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Tuesday: 5.2 Writing Equations using Two Points   Wednesday: Cont. 5.2

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Friday, Feb. 1

Friday, Feb. 1

Math:  Correct 3.1 Practice/EC- Puzzler.  Mangahigh "Ordered Pairs and Graphing"

Homework: NA

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Monday:  3.2 Graphing  Tuesday:  3.3 Interpreting Graphs   Wednesday:  3.1-3.3 Quiz/ 4th Quarter Pre-CBA

Algebra:  Mangahigh "Writing Equations using Slope-Intercept"

Homework: NA

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Monday:  5.1 Writing Equations using y=mx+b    Tuesday:  5.2 Writing Equations using Two Points
 Wednesday:  Cont. 5.2