Thursday 12/17

Nice work this semester, everyone!

Enjoy a much-deserved three week break. Spend some time with your family, eat great food, sleep in a bit, hang out with your friends, and recharge those batteries. I'll see you all in a few weeks!

Wednesday 12/16

And then there was one . . .

Tuesday 12/15

Great first day of final exam testing, everyone. Keep it up!

Homework: Bring a book

Monday 12/14

We did a little bit of review for tomorrow's First Semester Exam in class today. Be sure to continue on your own tonight.

Looking for resources? You can find a study guide in the Document Locker. And here's the team review activity we started in class today. As well as an answer key.

Stuck and need some help? The Community linked above is here to help as well.

Please make sure you do all in your power tonight to set yourself up for success tomorrow. That includes getting a great night sleep and eating a nutritious breakfast. You need to be prepared to demonstrate your best.

Homework: Study for the Final Exam

Friday 12/11

You made it! Chapter 6 is complete, and we've now learned everything we're going to be learning first semester.

The only thing left is our Final Exam, which we'll begin on Tuesday. A study guide for the final has been uploaded to the Documents Locker.

Here is this week's extra credit:
 

Thursday 12/10

Today we finished our investigation of the Tricky Trailer math challenge. Great thinking all around, everyone!

Parents: Watch the video linked above then ask your student to explain to you how they went about figuring out if the pole could fit. Extra dessert tonight for those that can back it up with formulas and calculations!

Homework: Textbook pages 370-371 (#4-6)

Wednesday 12/9

We worked on a 3-act math lesson in class today and will finish it tomorrow.

Some thinking is required on tonight's homework. You can do it!

Homework: Textbook pages 369-370 (#1-3)

Tuesday 12/8

Today we examined diagonals in two dimensional shapes with Lesson 6.5. We learned that you can use the Pythagorean Theorem to find unknown diagonal lengths, as long as you can find a (sometimes hidden) right triangle in the larger shape to help you.

Need some help? Be sure to ask The Community!

Homework: Finish textbook pages 360-362

Monday 12/7

We took Common Assessment #3 today and worked in MATHia afterwards. Those that were absent today or did not finish need to come in during lunch to finish everything up.

Homework: MATHia practice

Friday 12/4

I was out today, but in my absence you worked in MATHia. Don't forget to study this weekend for our Common Assessment on Monday!

Here is this week's extra credit:

Thursday 12/3

Today we spent some time reviewing for Common Assessment #3, which we'll take on Monday. A study guide is available in the Document Locker.

Here's the activity we did in class today. We worked through a few of these in class. You're welcome to finish the others on your own as part of your preparation.

Homework: Study for Common Assessment #3

Wednesday 12/2

We continued our investigation of the powers of the Pythagorean Theorem today with Lesson 6.3.

Need some help? Be sure to ask The Community!

Homework: Finish textbook pages 344-348 (all)

Tuesday 12/1

Today we investigated the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem with Lesson 6.2.

Need some help? Be sure to ask The Community!

Homework: Textbook pages 339-342 (#4-6 & #11-12)

Monday 11/30

Welcome back!

We spent today working in MATHia. I also shared that we'll be taking Common Assessment #3 next week on Monday.

A study guide has been uploaded to the Document Locker.

Homework: MATHia practice

Friday 11/20

Here's to a wonderful, safe, and relaxing Thanksgiving to all of you!

The current MATHia grading period will close on Sunday 11/22 at midnight. Make sure to meet your goals by then. Any work done after that point will count towards the next MATHia grading period.

Also, this would be a great time to get caught up in MATHia, if you're behind. We're in Chapter 6 in our book, so you should be on Chapter 6 in MATHia too (island #5).

Here is this week's extra credit:

Thursday 11/19

Today we finished Lesson 6.1 by using the Pythagorean Theorem to find missing sides of right triangles.

Homework: Textbook pages 332-333 (#3, 6) & page 334 (#1b, d)

Wednesday 11/18

We participated in a math lab today where we investigated the Pythagorean Theorem and discovered why it works and from where it comes with Lesson 6.1.

We did the first experiment together as a class; you'll do the 2nd and 3rd on your own tonight.

Homework: Finish textbook pages 315-329. Be sure to read the instructions carefully.

Here's what Pythagoras is really trying to show you:

Tuesday 11/17

I was away today, but in my absence you worked in MATHia improving your procedural skills and fluency.

Homework: MATHia practice

Monday 11/16

Today we took a look at the real number system with a card sort activity. Please be sure to finish up any unfinished class work at home tonight, and complete the back side for homework.

We'll share answers together later this week.

For those that were absent, you'll need the slides from class and card deck to complete this at home.

Homework: Number Systems worksheet

Friday 11/13

We wrapped up Chapter 4 this week, which means we've completed our look at functions this year.

On to rational and irrational numbers, right triangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem next week!

Thursday HW Solutions: Chapter 6 Pre-Test answer key

But first, here is this week's extra credit:
 

Thursday 11/12

We took our Chapter 4 test today. I hope you crushed it!

Homework: Chapter 6 Pre-Test

Tuesday 11/10

We worked on a piecewise function activity in class today (instead of Lesson 4.5). It was awesome!

When we come back from our Veteran's Day holiday, we'll be taking the Chapter 4 Test on Thursday. Be sure to study your pre-test, your chapter summary pages, and all the homework and class work from Chapter 4 to get yourself ready!

Need some help? The Community is here and ready to assist!

Also, some extra MATHia never hurts. ;-)

Homework: Finish the Piecewise Function Activity worksheet

Monday 11/9

Today we reviewed the homework form last Thursday and took a look at some correct and incorrect solutions from the Function Carnival activity. It's not too late to finish it up, if you'd like (or have your parents try it!). See Thursday's post from last week for your class code.

After all that, we passed back MATHia grades and spent the rest of the class period working in MATHia.

We'll be taking our Chapter 4 test on Thursday this week! Ten minutes of studying a night will help set you up for success.

Homework: MATHia practice

Thursday HW Solutions: Equations & Graphs Review worksheet answer key

Friday 11/6

I was away at a conference today, but in my absence you worked in MATHia.

The current MATHia grading period closes at midnight tonight. Have you met your goals yet?


Here is this week's extra credit:

Thursday 11/5

Today we passed back the chapter 3 tests, went over them together, and then went over last night's homework.

Afterwards we did the awesome Function Carnival activity from Desmos! Didn't finish in class but want to play along at home? We've got you covered! Head to student.desmos.com and enter your class code.

Period 1: JN32
Period 2: ADBT

Once you've completed all three and answered the questions, have your parents give it a shot. Challenge them to see who can create a more accurate representation.

We'll take a look at all your creations together on Monday.

Homework: Equations & Graphs Review worksheet

Tonight is a great night to practice mastering some of the things that have been tricky for your recently.

Wednesday HW Solutions: Rates of Change worksheet answer key

Those that earned lower than a C on the test are encouraged to study their work at home, learn from mistakes they made, and retake the test next week at lunch. You can improve your grade up to a 75% by showing you've mastered the skills on a retake.

Wednesday 11/4

We finished Lesson 4.3 today and are now proficient with both the standard form and the slope-intercept form for linear equations, including converting from one form to the other.

Homework: Rates of Change worksheet

Tonight's homework is really important and is worth double credit. Please be sure to do your very best work!

Tuesday 11/3

Today we worked with equations written in standard form in the first half of Lesson 4.3.

Homework: TB pg 240 (#6a); Don't forget to use what you learned on #1-4 to help you!

Monday 11/2

We spent today working in MATHia.

Are you on track to meet your goals by Friday?

Homework: MATHia practice

Friday 10/30

Happy Halloween Everyone!

My gift to you, pumpkin pi:

Here is this week's extra credit:

Thursday 10/29

We reviewed the homework from Tuesday today (answers are posted on yesterday's blog post if you have some correcting to do tonight).

We also talked about perfect squares. Your job is to memorize all the perfect squares up through 15. They'll come in handy in upcoming lessons!

Homework: Finish the Perfect Squares worksheet

Wednesday HW Solutions: Chapter 4 Pre-Test answer key

Wednesday 10/28

I was at the district office all day, but in my absence you took the Chapter 3 test. I hope it went really well for you, perhaps even so well that you exited the classroom looking like this guy!!

Homework: Chapter 4 Pre-Test

Tuesday HW Solutions: Problem 2 worksheet answer key

Tuesday 10/27

We jumped into Chapter 4 today with Lesson 4.1 in class. We did problem 1 in groups and went over solutions together in class today.

Your homework is to do the Problem 2 worksheet to determine . . . will he catch him?

Here is the correct solutions for #4 on your homework tonight (in slope-intercept form):

y = 4/5x - 8

You'll need #4 to be correct in order to successfully complete the rest of the assignment.

Don't forget - you'll be taking your chapter 3 test tomorrow in class. Study well, and arrive prepared and confident!

Homework: Finish the Problem 2 worksheet

Monday 10/26

Today was a MATHia day. We passed back MATHia grades from the past two weeks, and got off to a good start for this next grading period. You should be wrapping up island 3 of MATHia.

We'll be taking our chapter 3 test on Wednesday this week. Good study tools are your chapter 3 pre-test, the chapter summary at the back of the textbook pages, your class work, and your homework assignments.

Homework: MATHia practice

Friday 10/23

Chapter 3 is complete. Nice work! We'll take our test on it next week. Perhaps now is a good time to begin studying . . .

Don't forget next week is Red Ribbon Week!

• Monday: Team up against drugs!
• Tuesday: Do the math - drugs just don't add up.
• Wednesday: We're too bright for drugs!
• Thursday: When you wish upon a star, there will be no drugs where you are.
• Friday: Wear red day!

School dress code still applies (including hats).

Here is this week's extra credit:

Thursday 10/22

Today we finished the second half of Lesson 3.6, which focused on equations in standard form.

If you get stuck your homework tonight (it's definitely a thinking assignment), remember you can use the Community to get some extra help.

Homework: Finish textbook pages 203-206 (#1-8, skip #2)

Wednesday HW Solutions: Equations in Slope-Intercept Form worksheet answer key

Wednesday 10/21

We learned three major things in the first half of Lesson 3.6 today:

• How to graph a function using slope-intercept form,
• How to write an equation in slope-intercept form given only the slope and a point, and
• How to write an equation in slope-intercept form given only two points

Tonight's homework focuses on the second two skills.

If you need some help on tonight's homework, check out the examples on pages 198 and 199 and the videos above! They'll show you exactly what to do with the info you have to determine the y-intercept and the slope. You can also post up where you need help in the Community.

Parents: After you child has reviewed the examples on those two pages, have them explain to you the process to find the equation of a line 1) given the slope and a point, and 2) given only two points. If they can explain their strategy in their own words, you know they're ready for their homework.

Only begin tonight's homework after reviewing the classwork from today. These skills definitely take practice!

Homework: Equations in Slope-Intercept Form worksheet

Tuesday 10/20

Today we finished Lesson 3.5 and can now determine the y-intercept from a graph, a table, a context, and an equation.

Parents: Ask your child to explain to you how to find the y-intercept in each of the four representations above. Have them show you an example of each in their textbook. If they can explain their process and their thinking, you know they've got it!

Homework: Textbook pages 192-194 "Talk the Talk" (#1-6)

Monday 10/19

We spent today in MATHia working towards our end-of-the week goals. Are you on pace to meet them by Friday?

You should be nearing completion of island 3, since we nearing the end of chapter 3. If you're not quite there, consider spending some extra time this week to get yourself back on track.

Homework: MATHia practice

Friday 10/16

Ten weeks and two common assessments down! Have a great weekend, everyone.

Here is this week's extra credit:

Thursday 10/15

Today we learned how to find the y-intercept in a graph, table, context, and equation in Lesson 3.5. We did the first half of the lesson, and will finish it next week.

We'll be taking Common Assessment #2 tomorrow. Be sure to study all of Chapter 2 tonight, and the first half of Chapter 3 (everything we've learned so far), so that you arrive fully prepared tomorrow. If you have any questions, post them up in the Community and we'll help you out!

Homework: Determining Y-Intercepts worksheet

Wednesday 10/14

I was at the district office all day, but in my absence you worked in MATHia.

Reminder: We'll be taking Common Assessment #2 on Friday. Your chapter 2 and 3 pre-tests, and your chapter 2 test all make great study tools! A study guide has been uploaded to the Document Locker to help you get ready.

Homework: MATHia practice

Tuesday 10/13

We finished our look at finding the rate of change / slope of an equation today in the second half of Lesson 3.4. We discovered that it's always a two step process:

1. Get the equation into
   y = mx + b format
2. The slope is the coefficient of x

We also did a Desmos activity to investigate the meaning of slope in graphs and equations. If you'd like to do/finish the activity at home, go to student.desmos.com and use class code we2s. Extra fun: have your parents try it!

Also, a reminder that we'll be taking Common Assessment #2 on Friday. A study guide has been uploaded to the Document Locker (linked in the toolbar above).

Homework: Textbook pages 179-180 (#3, 4, 5, 7)

Monday 10/12

Today we learned how to find the slope (also known as rate of change) from an equation in Lesson 3.4. We learned that when an equation is written in slope-intercept form, the coefficient in front of the variable x represents the slope. To find the slope, all we have to do is rewrite any equation in slope-intercept form!

Don't forget to check your class work with the answers linked above.

Homework: Slope from Equations Worksheet

Friday 10/9

And just like that, the first quarter of the school year is complete! Report cards will be carried home next Friday.

But first . . . the last MATHia grading period of this quarter ends tonight at midnight. Have you met your goals yet?

Here is this week's extra credit:

Thursday 10/8

Today we tackled Lesson 3.3, which focused our attention on finding the rate of change and unit rate from a context.

We learned that there's not a set formula or method to solving these - it's all about thinking critically, evaluating what you'd need to know to answer the question, and using the clues given to determine the rate.

Homework: Textbook pages 168-170 (#6, 7, 9, 10)

Wednesday 10/7

We finished our look at rates of change from a table today with the last part of Lesson 3.2. The focus today was on tables that may or may not represent linear functions, and what it takes to tell the difference.

Homework: Textbook pages 160-161

Tuesday 10/6

Today we continued our look at finding the rate of change and unit rate from a table with Lesson 3.2. We're now proficient with both informal and formal methods.

Sometimes, some students get tripped up not with the rate of change methods, but in adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. If you need to brush up on those skills, use the daily practice links at the side to become an integer master!

Homework: Textbook pages 148-149

Monday 10/5

We spent today working in MATHia. The current MATHia grading period will close on Friday. Are you on track to meet your goals?

Homework: MATHia practice

Friday 10/2

Great job this week, everyone!

Here is this week's extra credit, with a twist:

Describe, in your own words, the process for finding the rate of change from a graph. To earn the extra credit, post your description to The Community for everyone to see!

Thursday 10/1

Today we learned how to find the rate of change from a table with Lesson 3.2. We learned both an informal method (arrows) and a formal method (y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1).

Be sure to practice the formal method on your homework tonight, as it's a more powerful way to determine a correct answer without error!

Homework: Textbook page 154

Wednesday 9/30

We finished Lesson 3.1 in class today. All students should now be experts in determining the rate of change and unit rate from a graph. Please remember to use the solutions linked above to check and correct your classwork and homework.

Be sure you understand and can use the key terms from this lesson:

• rate
• rate of change
• per
• unit rate
• rise
• run

Homework: Textbook page 143

Tuesday 9/29

Today we took a look at Lesson 3.1 in more detail, learning the four-step process to determine the rate of change from a graph.

Parents: Ask your child to describe the four-step process for finding the rate of change from a graph. If they're not quite confident, you'll know they need to review pages 133-134 before beginning their homework.

Homework: Finish textbook pages 137-139

Monday 9/28

We spent today working in MATHia and also passed back MATHia grades from the grading period that closed on Friday.

Homework: MATHia practice