Archive for March, 2008

Algebra 1 Week of 3-31-2008

Monday:  Lesson 6-3 Multistep Inequalities

Goal:  Solve inequalities with more than one step.

  • Review of solving Add, Sub, Mult, & Div inequalities
  • Lesson 6-3 Interactive Smart Board
    • Class Examples
    • Class Practice
  • Absent students can clink here for EXAMPLE 6-3 and click here to lake the Lesson 6-3 Self- Check Quiz.

Tuesday:  Quiz on 1st Half of Chapter 3

Goal:  Solve equations with inequalities and graph answers on a number line.

  • 5-minute Check over Lesson 6-3
  • Quiz on Lessons 6-1, 6-1, & 6-3
    • Students can use;
    • Notes
    • Calculator
  • Problem Solving Activity when finished

Wednesday:  Lesson 6-4 Solving Compound Inequalities

Thursday:  Lesson 6-5 Solving Open Sentences Involving Absolute Value

Friday Half Day of School:  Class Practice Lessons 6-4 & 6-5

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Algebra Week of 3-31-2008

Monday:  Lesson 6-5 Direct Variation

Goal:  Use direct variation to solve rate problems. 

  • Warm-up; Graph equations on Smart Board
  • Discuss/Wrap-up Chapter 6 Investigation
  • Lesson 6-5 “y=kx”
    • Key Vocabulary
    • Direct Variation as a Rate (Proportions)
    • Worksheet Lesson 6-4 & 6-5 Due Tuesday
  • Absent Students can click here to find EXAMPLES and click here to take the Lesson 6-5 Self-Check Quiz.

Tuesday:  Quiz Lessons 6-4 & 6-5

Goal:  Students solve problems involving function notation and direct variation.

  • 5-Minute Check over lesson 6-5
  • Quiz Functions and Direct Variation
    • Students can use;
    • Notes
    • Vocabulary Sheets
    • Calculator
  • Activity when finished

Wednesday:  Lesson 6-6 Inverse Variation

Goal:  Solve Problems using inverse variation.

  • Example:  The number of masons needed to build a block basement varies inversely as the number of days needed.  If 4 masons can build a block basement in 7 days, how long will in take 6 masons?
  • Lesson 6-6 “Inverse Variation; y=k/x”
    • Hands-on Activity “24 tiles”
    • Interactive Chalkboard Examples
    • Graphing Calculator Exploration
    • Class Practice
  • Absent Students can click here for EXAMPLES and click here to take the Lesson 6-6 Self-Check Quiz.

Thursday:  Continue Lesson 6-6 & review 2nd half of Chapter 6

Goal:  Solve problems with direct and inverse variation.

  • 5-Minute Check over lesson 6-6
  • Worksheet 6-6 & various problems from 6-3, 4, & 5.
    • Worksheet Due Friday
    • Quiz on 2nd half of Chapter 6 on Friday

Friday:  Quiz on 2nd Half of Chapter 6

  • Students can use;
    • Notes, Calculator, and Vocabulary Sheets

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Math Survey Week of 3-24-2008

Note:  This week we will focus on Volume and Surface Area of 3-Dimensional objects.

Monday:  Post view of Chapter 4 Test & Discussion on Volume

Goal:  Identify the correct formula to find the volume of a 3-D object.

  • Post view of Chapter 4 Test
  • Volume of Prism & Cylinder = Area of Base × Height of object
  • Volume of Pyramid & Cone = ⅓ × Area of Base × Height of object
  • Class Practice

Tuesday:  Surface Area Discussion and Practice

Goal:  Identify the correct formula to find the Surface Area of a 3-D figure.

  • Warm-up check on volume
  • Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids
  • Surface Area of a Cylinder = (2×π×d×hieght of Cylinder) × (π×r²)
  • Class Practice

Wednesday:  Block Schedule (No Class)

Thursday:  Block Schedule Volume & Surface Area Webquest

Goal:  Learn about Great World Architecture and find the volume and surface area of the buildings.

  • Students will use the math computer lab to start a project dealing with vilume and surface area.
  • Click on the Math Survey Webquest Page above for information.
  • Students will be pulled out and assessed on their ability to find volume and surface area of 3-dimensional objects.

Friday:  Volume & Surface Area Webquest

Goal:  Learn about Great World Architecture and find the volume and surface area of the buildings.

  • Students will use the math computer lab to start a project dealing with vilume and surface area.
  • Click on the Math Survey Webquest Page above for information.
  • Students will be pulled out and assessed on their ability to find volume and surface area of 3-dimensional objects.

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Algebra 1 Week of 3-24-2008

Monday:  Chapter 6 Introduction

Goal:  Solve two step equations, find absolute value, and graph equations with two variables.

  • Distribute and discuss AIA project “Intersecting Lines”
  • Post-view of Chapter 5 Test
  • Introduction to Chapter 6
    • Vocabulary
    • Note Taking Tips
  • Getting Started “Prerequisite Skills”
    • Page 317
    • Complete and correct

Tuesday:  Lesson 6-1 Solving Inequalities by Addition and Subtraction

Goal:  Solve linear equations by using addition and subtraction. 

  • Lesson 6-1
    • Questions to reflect the School Sports Graph
    • Examples of inequalities and number lines.
    • Class Practice
  • Absent Students can click here for EXAMPLES 6-1 and click here for the Lesson 6-1 Self-Check Quiz.

Wednesday:  Block Scheduling Day; Lesson 6-2 Solving Inequalities by Multiplication and Division

Goal:  Solve linear inequalities by using multiplication and division.

  • Smart Board Day
  • 5-Minute Check over lesson 6-1 using Smart Board
  • Lesson 6-2 “Interactive Chalk Board”
    • Examples via interactive chalk board
    • Students will help each other learn
    • Class Practice
  • Absent Students can click here for EXAMPLES 6-2 and click here for the Lesson 6-2 Self-Check Quiz.

Thursday:  No Class with Block Scheduling

Friday:  Quiz Lessons 6-1 & 6-2

Goal:  Solve inequalities on number lines using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

  • 5-Minute Check via Smart Board on Lesson 6-2
  • Quiz Lessons 6-1 & 6-2
    • Students can use;
    • Notes
    • Vocabulary Sheet
    • Calculator

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