Thursday, September 29, 2016

Class Topics . . . September 29th

Algebra I


Today we discussed
We reviewed adding, subtracting and multiplying rational numbers (both decimals and fractions).  Sequences were also introduced.

Sections Covered in Textbook
2-5:  Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers (pages 69-73)
2-6:  Multiplying Rational Numbers (Pages 74-78)

Video Tutorials
1)  Adding and Subtracting rationals (same denominators for fractions)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22O1HMFg_jA
2) Virtual Nerd's full site of adding and subtracting fractions.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/rational-numbers/fraction-addition-subtraction/add-fractions
3)  Virtual Nerd's full site of multiplying and divinding fractions and mixed numbers.
http://www.virtualnerd.com/pre-algebra/rational-numbers/fraction-division-multiplication/multiply-fractions
4) Virtual Nerds's Decimal Tutorials
Assignments
1)  Pages 71-72 #'s 13-51 odd
2)  Page 77 #'s 9-39 odd; 41-45 all; omit sequence problems #'s 25 &27 

 ***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!


Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed
We reviewed adding integers and then moved on to subtracting integers.  REMEMBER!  Subtraction is just the addition of opposites!

Sections Covered in Textbook
2-5:  Subtracting Integers (pages 66-68)

Video Tutorials
1)  Subtracting Integers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsxXltuUFQM (FUN!!!)
https://learnzillion.com/lesson_plans/5378-subtract-integers-by-adding-the-additive-inverse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x7H09-Cca4

Assignments
1)  Page 68 #'s 21-51 odd
2)  Practice Adding Integers with my Quizlet
     Click here for link!

***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!
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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Today in Class . . . September 27th

Algebra I


Today we discussed
How numbers are related to each other by comparison, inequalities, numbers in relation to each other on the number line, and puting rational numbers in numeric order.

Sections Covered in Textbook
2-3:  Inequalities and the Number Line (pages 60-64)
2-4:  Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers (pages 65-68)

Video Tutorials
1)  Inequalities and Number lines
http://www.virtualnerd.com/algebra-1/algebra-foundations/real-number-represent-compare/inequalities-real-number-compare/number-line-write-graphed-inequality
2)  Comparing and Ordering Rational Numbers
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=53766&CategoryID=5980

Assignments
1)  Pages 63-64 #'s 19-43 odd
2)  Worksheet 2-4 #'s 1-39 odd
     Download worksheet and answers here!
***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

Optional!
If you are looking for more to do, there's always my PUZZLE PAGE!

Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed
Today we discussed adding and subtracting positive and negative integers, and also simplifying expressions by addition with integers and variables.  We used bi-colored counters to model how we add integers with the same and different signs.

Sections Covered in Textbook
2-3:  Adding Integers (pages 60-62)
2-4:  More on Adding Integers (pages 63-64)

Video Tutorials
1)  Adding and Subtracting Integers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYdVKlyn1pE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUm6S3p95fk

Assignments
1)  Pages 61-62 #'s 13-41 odd; 42, 43, 44.
2)  Page 64 #'s 9-31 odd

***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

Optional!
If you are looking for more to do, there's always my PUZZLE PAGE!
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Thursday, September 22, 2016

Happy Autumn!!! Topics for September 22nd

Algebra I


Today we discussed absolute value, adding and subtracting integers.

Sections Covered in Textbook
2-2:  Adding and Subtracting Integers (pages 55-59)

Video Tutorials
1)  Absolute Value
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8fu9Xli_Mk
2)  Integers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGVF-KfQMfA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPJjGMROQoc
3)  Adding and Subtracting Integers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4sRy7_usYI

Assignments
1) Practice Worksheet 2-2 #'s 1-41 odd
    Download worksheet and answers here!
2)  Venn Diagram Assignment (We will discuss answers in class.)
     Download worksheet here!

***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ODD ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

Optional!
Try the Magic Square puzzles on page 59 in your textbook.

Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed absolute value, integers, and the number line.

Sections Covered in Textbook
2-1:  Integers and Absolute Value (Pages 54-56)
2-2:  Comparing and Ordering (Pages 57-58)

 Video Tutorials
1)  Absolute Value
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8fu9Xli_Mk
2)  Integers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGVF-KfQMfA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPJjGMROQoc

Assignments
1)  Pages 55-56 #'s 5-33 all (we will check even problems together in class)
2)  Practice Worksheet 2-2 #'s 1-33 all
     Download worksheet and answers here!

***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ODD ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

Optional!
Try KenKen or Mini Sudoku on my PUZZLE PAGE!

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Staying on Track.... September 20th

Algebra I

Today we discussed formulas, Venn Diagrams, set theory and the use of number lines to combine numbers.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1-7:  Formulas (pages 36-39)
2-1:  Integers and the Number Line (pages 50-54)

Video Tutorials
1) Writing Algebraic Equations
http://planetnutshell.com/portfolio/writing-algebraic-equations/
2)  Venn Diagrams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLIuHU5Sj5w
3)  Adding Integers Using a Number line
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=204uFu0DRWE

 Assignments
1)  Pages 38-39 #'s 13-37 odd
2)  Find five (5) mathematical formulas that are used in everyday careers. These can be from the world of science, finance, mathematics, carpentry, or any other vocation.
3)  Page 53 #'s 25-53 odd

***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ODD ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

OPTIONAL!
Check out Mini-Sudoku puzzles on my PUZZLE PAGE!

Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed using equations, creating equations from words, integers and absolute value.

Sections Covered in Textbook
1-9:  Use an Equation (Pages 43-45)

Video Tutorials
1) Writing Algebraic Equations
http://planetnutshell.com/portfolio/writing-algebraic-equations/

Assignments
1)  Pages 44-45 #'s 3-17 odd - just write equation.  Solving is optional.

***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ODD ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

OPTIONAL!
Check out Mini-Sudoku puzzles on my PUZZLE PAGE!
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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Moving Forward ... September 15th

Algebra I

Today we discussed the distributive, commutative and associative properties of equality.

Sections Covered in Textbook:
1-5:  The Distributive Property (pages 26-30)
1-6:  Commutative and Associative Properties (pages 31-35)

Video Tutorials:
1)  Distributive Property

2)  Commutative and Associative Properties of Equality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSGF7WI3lYU

Assignments:
1)  Pages 29-30 #'s 15-37 odd
2)  Pages 33-34 #'s 15-41 odd
3) Quick Quizlet on the Distributive Property
     https://quizlet.com/_2ib0y3
***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

OPTIONAL!
1)  Try this KenKen Puzzle!

Pre-Algebra

Today we discussed the distributive property and writing algebraic expressions.

Sections Covered in Textbook:
1-4:  The Distributive Property (Pages 25-28)
1-8:  Writing Expressions (Pages 39-42)

 Video Tutorials:
1) Distributive Property

2)  Writing Expressions


 Assignments:
1)  Page 27 #'s 17-33 odd
2)  Practice Worksheet 1-1 #'s 1-25 odd (check your asnwers!)
     Download worksheet AND answers here!
3) Quick Quizlet on the Distributive Property
     https://quizlet.com/_2ib0y3
***MAKE SURE TO CHECK ANSWERS IN BACK OF TEXTBOOK!

 OPTIONAL!
1)  Try this KenKen Puzzle!
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Making Progress..... September 13th

Algebra I

Today in class, we discussed evaluating algebraic expressions, open sentences and the properties of equality.

Sections Covered in Textbook:
1-2:  Evaluating Expressions (pages 13-17)
1-3:  Open Sentences (pages 18-21)
1-4:  Identity and Equality Properties (pages 22-25)

 Video Tutorials:
1)  Evaluating Expressions
http://www.mathplanet.com/education/pre-algebra/introducing-algebra/evaluate-expressions

2) Open Sentences

3)  Properties of Equality

Assignments:
1)  Page 16 #'s 21-45 odd - check answers in the back of your book.
2)  Worksheet 1-4 #'s 1-23 odd.  Check your answers.
      Download worksheet and answers here!

OPTIONAL ENRICHMENT:
Looking for more to do, try the Four-Digit Problem.

Pre-Algebra

Today we reviewed evaluating algebraic expressions and then moved on to the some of the properties of equality.

Section Covered in Text Book:
1-3:  Properties (pages 22-24)

Video Tutorials:
1)  Properties of Equality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT8J0z27n9k

Assignments:
1) Page 24 #'s 17-51 odd and check your answers in the back of the book!

OPTIONAL ENRICHMENT:
Looking for more to do, try the Four-Digit Problem.


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Thursday, September 8, 2016

Today in Class. . . September 8th

Algebra I:

Today we talked about variables and expressions, and translating words into expressions, and vice-versa.  From there we went on to discuss the order of operations.  We also did a quick review of multiplying fractions.

Video Tutorials:
1) Translating words into expressions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swmgv4srVoo

 2) Order of Operations
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-arith-prop/pre-algebra-order-of-operations/v/introduction-to-order-of-operations
Other:
FUN GAME - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Order of Operations)
1) Worksheet 1-1 please complete 2-26 even.
     https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-smnh-jYUx6TzdzdGw2NUNRemM/view?usp=sharing
2)  Play Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (link above) at least once.
3)  Practice Multiplication facts for at least 10 minutes each day on
     Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_2guivq

Pre-Algebra:

Today we talked about the order of operations, variables and expressions, and translating words into expressions and vice-versa.

Video Tutorials:
1)  Evaluating Expressions
http://www.mathplanet.com/education/pre-algebra/introducing-algebra/evaluate-expressions

2) Order of Operations
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-arith-prop/pre-algebra-order-of-operations/v/introduction-to-order-of-operations

Other:
FUN GAME - Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Order of Operations)

Assignments:
1)  Page 17 #'s 17-45 odd (Check answers on page 628)
2)  Page 21 #'s 17-29 odd
3)  Play Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (link above) at least once.
4)  Practice Multiplication facts for at least 10 minutes each day on
     Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_2guivq

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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Welcome Back, Students!

I'm excited to begin a new year of teaching.  This year I'll be working with two groups:  Algebra I and Pre-Algebra.

Algebra I Students:

Today in class we went through a pre-test, and had a discussion about fractions.  We'll be doing a lot of review in the context of learning new things.

Please begin your studies by reviewing how to add fractions with both like and unlike denominators. 

Video Tutorials:
Adding Fractions with the same denominator:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/in-sixth-grade-math/fractions-1/addition-subtraction-fractions/v/adding-fractions-with-like-denominators

 Adding Fractions with unlike denominators:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic-home/arith-review-fractions/add-sub-fractions/v/adding-small-fractions-with-unlike-denominators

For a good tutorial on adding fractions, please visit:
https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_addition.html

Assignments

Please spend at least 10 minutes each day practicing your multiplication facts on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/_2guivq

Please also complete and check the following worksheet of 12 problems:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-smnh-jYUx6T2ZwOG9fVlBDMDA

Pre-Algebra Students:

Today in class we worked on a pre-test to see where we need to begin. We also discussed multiplying fractions.

Assignments:


Between now and our next class, please spend at least 20 minutes per day practicing your multiplication facts on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/_2guivq




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