Unit 6 & All-things Linear

Wed 5/6 - Thur 5/21
ASPIRE testing intermixed, therefore....
IXL -- ENTIRE S.tab -- All things linear

Mini-Final on all things linear:  Friday, 5/22

Mon-Tues (5/4 & 5/5)
El Toro Basketball data set
pg. 357

Learning Target:
 - I can find the equation of a best fit line
 - I can use an equation to make predictions
 - I can calculate residuals from predictions made
 - I can use technology to find the BEST of the BEST fitting lines (least squares regression line LSRL) 

HW:  

Fri (5/1)

"Logic Day" -- Logic problems

Learning Target:
 - I can deduce solutions using proper logic and ordering of events

HW:  None

Thur (4/30)
6.10-11 RESIDUALS 
Class led notes/examples [Pg1 | Pg2]

Learning Target:
 - I can calculate residuals of data

HW:  6. 5, 9 (review of sequences)

Mon - Wed (4/27-2/29)
6.1-3 Football field investigation
Introduction to statistical investigations

Learning Targets: 
 - I can find the equation of a line of best fit
 - I can draw a line of best fit when given real-world data values
 - I can make predictions using the equation of a line of best fit

HW: --

Unit 9

Mon & Tues (4/20 & 4/21)
Chapter 9 Closures (9.120 - 132, NOT 129, nor 131)

Learning Targets: 
 - I can write inequalities from a graph
 - I can determine if a test-point works in a system of inequalities
 - I can factor expressions (review)
 - I can solve inequalities
 - I can solve algebraic word problems
 - I can solve quadratic equations
 - I can graph quadratic equations
 - I can graph a system of inequalities

HW:  Prepare TKs
Chapter 9 Assessment - WEDNESDAY

Fri (4/17)
FRFs -- Final Review Fridays
Preparing for the Final at the closure of the year.
Previous task to finish:  9. 61-64
New today:  9. 86 - 88, 97, 98
Check solutions as you go.  

Review Learning Targets: 
 - I can solve equations and inequalities (9.86)
 - I can solve linear situations (9.87)
 - I can find the roots of a quadratic equations using two methods (9.88)
 - I can factor expressions (9.97)
 - I can write equation(s) to solve algebraic word situations (9.98)
 

Thur (4/16)
System of Inequalities
Class led examples [Inequalities | Graphs]

Learning Target: 
 - I can graph solutions to a system of inequalities

HW: -- 

Wed (4/15)
More Practice solving two-variable inequalities:  T.3

Learning Targets:
 - I can determine if a 'test-point' is a solution to an inequality
 - I can graph two-variable inequalities

Tues (4/14)
PRACTICE SOLVING two-variable inequalities
IXL  T.1 (50) & T.3 (50)

Learning Targets:
 - I can determine if a 'test-point' is a solution to an inequality
 - I can graph two-variable inequalities

HW:  Reminder 9.70, 84, 107 Due tomorrow
AND FOCUS ON THOSE IXLs

Mon (4/13)
9.56 warmup - solving inequalities [Examples]

9.65-67 -- Class led : Graphing Inequalities in two variables [Pg1 | Pg2]
9.68 - practice

Learning Target: 
 - I can graph inequalities in two variables

HW:  9. 70, 84, 107 - Due Wed

Fri (4/10)
FRFs -- Final Review Fridays
Preparing for the Final at the closure of the year.
Task:  9. 38, 42, 61-64
Check solutions as you go.  

The famous question:  Is this graded?  
Nope, but ultimately: Yup ((--> on the Final))

Thur (4/9)
More Solving Inequalities -- the "A-HA" moment! Is this a shortcut?
Examples
Practice worksheet

Learning Target:
 - I can solve inequalties

HW:  --

Wed (4/8)
Solving Inequalities with one variable
Examples [Pg1 | Pg2]

Learning Target:
 - I can solve algebraic inequalities, showing all possible solutions

HW:  Practice more on K.8

Tues (4/7)
Inequalities - How do I write them?  Graph them?
[Pg1 | Pg2]

Learning Target:
 - I can show all solutions to algebraic inequalities

HW:  K.1 (80), K.2 (80)

Wed (4/1)
Simplifying Radicals (square roots)
Examples [Pg1 | Pg2] and then IXL practice:  EE.1

Learning Target:
 - I can simplify radicals

HW:  EE.1

Tues (3/31)
Which method is best?
Practice 9.34

Learning Target: 
 - I can determine the best method when solving quadratic equations

HW:  Finish 9.34

Fri & Mon (3/27, 3/30)
IXL BB.9 - Quadratic Formula practice

Learning Target:
 - I can solve quadratic equations using the Quadratic Formula

HW:  Finish BB.9 (50)

Unit 8

Tues (3/24)
Graphing Parabolas - practice worksheet [PDF]

Closure problems to prepare for Wednesday's test:
CL8.112 - 119 (NOT 113, NOT 117)

Learning Target
 - I can equate values when given quadratic functions
 - I can solve quadratics using factoring and ZPP

Mon (3/23)
IXL Practice to prepare for Wednesday's test:
BB.2 (50)
BB.6 (50)

Closure problems to prepare for Wednesday's test:
CL8.112 - 119 (NOT 113, NOT 117)

Learning Target
 - I can equate values when given quadratic functions
 - I can solve quadratics using factoring and ZPP

HW:  finish IXL

Fri (3/20)
A new form:  VERTEX FORM
How can we sketch quicker?
Investigation worksheet [PDF]

Learning Target:
 - I can sketch a parabola when given a quadratic equation in vertex form

HW: --

Thur (3/19)
Practice Day!
Using the Zero Product Property worksheet

Learning Target:
 - I can solve quadratic equations using the Zero Product Property

HW:  Reminder 8.92, 93(R), 96 (calculations only) - Due tomorrow

Wed (3/18)
What are all the connections for quadratics (parabolas)?
Tables/Graphs/Equations/Situations
"Going backwards" to find equations from tables/graphs
Class led:  8.89 [Pg1 | Pg2]
Teamwork:  8.90

Learning Target:
 - I can find an equation for a quadratic when given a table/graph

HW:  8.92, 93(R), 96 (calculations only) - Due Friday

Tues (3/17)
Zero Product Property practice
Estimating roots with graphing calculator: 8. 77-78 [Pg1 | Pg2]
8.79 - Algebra involved

Learning Targets:
 - I can use technology to estimate quadratic roots
 - I can find x-intercepts and the vertex of a parabola

HW:  Reminder:  8. 69, 70, 88 due tomorrow

Mon (3/16)
Class led - Zero Product Property
8. 66 - 68 [Pg1 | Pg2 | Pg3]

Learning Targets
 - I can calculate the x-intercepts (roots) of a quadratic equation using the Zero Product Property
 - I can calculate the vertex of a quadratic

HW:  8. 69, 70, 88 - Due Wednesday

Fri (3/13)
Reassessment - Factoring

Thur (3/12)
How can I sketch a parabola using intercepts?
Notes - Intro to the Zero Product Property

Learning Target:
 - I can determine the x- and y- intercepts of a quadratic equation

HW: If 2x - 3 = 0, what does x = ?

Wed (3/11)
What about situtations that aren't linear??
Today's task:  Water Balloon Contest:  8.55

Learning Target
 - I can identify connections between representations of quadratics (parabolas)
 - I can represent connections with an equation, a table, a situation and a graph

HW:  Finish the Water Balloon contest

Tues (3/10)
Factoring practice -- worksheet
Plan:  Reassessment on Factoring -- FRIDAY

Learning Target: 
 - I can factor an expression completely and successfully to find the simplest factored form.

HW:  Reminder 8. 39, 51, 52, 74

Mon (3/9)

Warmup: 8.35
What happened?
Notes on Complete Factoring
Practice with team:  8.37, 38

Learning Target:
 - I can completely factor expressions

HW:  8. 39, 51, 52, 74 - Due Wed.

Thur (3/5)
Vocabulary notes
Monomial Factoring (notes) with IXL practice:  AA.2 (75)

Learning Target:
 - I can factor out monomials

HW:  Finish IXL AA.2
TEST TOMORROW on Factoring and Pythagorean Theorem

Wed (3/4)
Pythagorean Theorem word problems
Practice IXL:  F.15 (70)

Learning Target:
 - I can solve word problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem

HW:  Finish IXL F.15

Tues (3/3)
Q:  Can the following be the sides of a right triangle?  4, 6, 12
A:  Does the Pythagorean Theorem hold true for these values?  (ie:  Does 4^2 + 6^2 = 12^2?)
IXL WORK DAY, adding F.16 (80)

Learning Target: 
 - I can determine if three sides lengths create a right triangle using the Pythagorean Theorem

HW:  Finish IXL

Mon (3/2)
Recall: Factoring special cases
 -- IXL reminder:  AA.4 (50);  AA.5 (50)
Pythagorean Theorem review from JHf
 -- NEW IXL practice:  F.14 (80)

Learning Target:
 - I can factor quadratics
 - I can find missing side lengths of a right triangle

HW:  IXL worktime

Fri (2/27)
IXL Practice
AA.4 (50)
AA.5 (50)

Learning Target:
 - I can factor quadratics, including some 'special cases'

HW:  --

Thur (2/26)

Factoring, Factoring, Factoring...
Work through:  8. 16, 17, 24

Learning Target:
 - I can factor quadratics when given in standard form

HW:  --

Wed (2/25)
8.9 - Diamond problem warmups!
8.10 - Distributive Property going backwards [notes courtesy of Cody]
M&M pg. 467 "Vocabulary for Expressions"
Factoring gone Wild!  (8.14 - 15), with 8.16 as practice [notes courtesy of Cody - Pg1 | Pg2]
Note:  REMEMBER to write out final factors (aka: the product).  
Cody's notes were missing a few final solutions despite having all the work organized.

Learning Targets:
 - I can factor out monomials (GCF)
 - I can factor quadratics using generic rectangles

HW:  Reminder: 8. 6, 9, 12 Due tomorrow (Thursday)

Tues (2/24)
Notes on Lesson 8.1.1 - Introduction to Factoring
(Problems 8.1 - 4)
[Pg1 | Pg2]

Learning Targets
 - I can build rectangles with algebra tiles to find a PRODUCT for a given SUM
 - I understand the process of changing a SUM into a PRODUCT known as FACTORING

HW:  8. 6, 9, 12 (Due Thursday)

Monday (2/23)
IXL Review:  Z.7 - Multiplying Binomials with Algebra Tiles

Learning Target:
- I can multiply binomials using Algebra Tiles

Unit 5

Thur (2/19)
Early Release - Test moved to tomorrow (Friday)

Tues & Wed (2/17 & 2/18)
**Sequence Practice and Review*
Four tasks for complete practice:
- Chapter 5 Closures 5.124-133 (not 130)
- IXL P.1 (Identify Arithmetic vs. Geometric sequences)
- IXL P.4 (Evaluate Formulas for Sequences)
- Checkpoint 4A worksheet (Writing Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences).  
   --- Problems 7 - 16

Lookover M&Ms for TK updates

Individual Test - Thursday

Thur (2/12)
Sequence wrap-up!  The Language of Sequences - Part 2
Class examples, examples, examples
[Arithmetic pg1 | Arithmetic pg2 | Geometric pg1 | Geometric pg2]

Learning Targets
 - I can distinguish between a common difference vs. a common ratio
 - I can distinguish between arithmetic and geometric sequences
 - i can find equations of arithmetic and geometric sequences
 - I can convert a percent into a multiplier of a common ratio

HW:  Reminder  5.50, 53, 65 - 67 - Due Friday

Wed (2/11)
Patterns of Sequence growth
((Inspired by 5.82 - 84))

Learning Targets: 
 - I can compare patterns of growth in a variety of sequences, particularly linear, exponential and quadratic

HW:  Reminder  5.50, 53, 65 - 67 - Due Friday

Tues (2/10)
Work Day on Arithmetic Sequences
5. 56 - 64

Learning Targets:
 - I can define and use the vocabulary and notation for arithmetic sequences
 - I can write an equation for the nth term in any arithmetic sequence

HW:  5.50, 53, 65 - 67 - Due Friday

Mon (2/9)
The language of Sequences
Task:  5.56 - 57 Class led
Practice:  5.58 - 60

Learning Targets:
 - I can define and use the vocabulary and notation for arithmetic sequences
 - I can write an equation for the nth term in any arithmetic sequence

HW:  --

Fri (2/6)
Goals for the day:
** Finish the tables from 5.41 - part (3)
** Finish the graphs from 5.41 - part (4)
-- Perform a final "sort" of the sequences into three 'families'
     --  {{If you sort into more than three, simply be ready to defend your stance}} 
** Define TWO different families of sequences from problem 5.43
** Recognize a special "other" family of numbers from problem 5.48

Learning Targets: 
 - I can represent sequences in tables and graphs
 - I can define two families of sequences, namely Arithmetic and Geometric 
 - I can define a special family of numbers - Fibonacci

Thur (2/5)
Sequence Families!
Slowin' things down with some notes including vocabulary, and then....
"Sequence Sort" (guided by 5.41)

Learning Targets: 
 - I understand the definition of "mathematical sequence"
 - I can identify that sequences belong to different families with different properties

HW:  Reminder 5.7-9 due Friday

Wednesday (2/4)
More on the Rabbits
Problems in book:  5.3 - 5.5
Resource pages available to record 5.3 tables and 5.4 graphs

Learning Target(s):
 - I can explore different situations and determine what type of growth occurs
 - I can explore and represent different growth types with diagrams, tables and graphs
 - I can recognize patterns that ARE/ARE NOT linear

HW:  5.7 - 5.9 Due Friday

Tuesday 2/3
Problem investigations!
What kind of growth occurs?!?
 - Cold Water Challenge
 - Toothpick drawings

Learning Target(s):
 - I can explore different situations and determine what type of growth occurs
 - I can explore and represent different growth types with diagrams, tables and graphs
 - I can recognize patterns that ARE/ARE NOT linear

Monday 2/2
A new growth to explore!  
Those wascally wabbits!!!
Read 5.1 "Multiplying like Bunnies" and spend the class period working off the resource page* to investigate this new pattern of growth.

Learning Target(s):
 - I can explore and represent a new type of growth with a diagram, table and graph
 - I can recognize patterns that ARE/ARE NOT linear

Unit 4

Fri (1/30)
Assessment Unit 4

Thur (1/29)
Discuss Team Review assessment

Tues & Wed (1/27 & 1/28)
 - 4.93 : What is/are a solution(s) to a system of equations?  {{Connecting to graphs}}
 - worksheet practice "Different Outcomes" [Pg1 | Pg2]
 - Model word problems (done on WhiteBoard) 4.96, 4.90

Test coming up Friday

Mon (1/26)
Team Assessment Unit 4

Tues & Wed (1/20 & 1/21)
Team Review:  Closure problems Ch 4
Team Assessment coming up Thursday (Forgot about concert -- postponed to Monday)

Fri (1/16) & Mon (1/19)
MORE SOLVING of Systems of Equations
There are two methods mathematicians typically use, depending on how the equations are set up:
SUBSTITUTION or ELIMINATION (*NEW*)

NOTES FROM MONDAY (1/19) -- Thanks Emily! :) [Pg1 | Pg2]

NEW METHOD:  Solving a System of Equations using ELIMINATION [YAYMATH video] {16:40}
TASK:  Take the time to watch this 16 minute video, taking notes as needed on the examples shown {PAUSE as needed!}  The students in the video are asking GREAT questions -- I would expect these same AWESOME questions from all of y'all! :D {{The teacher is pretty cool, too!}}

Recap video:  Solving a System of Equations -- SUBSTITUTION [video] {8:11}

Task:  After watching the video(s)...
  Keep practicing IXL U.9.  Refer back to these videos as often as needed. 
Ask yourself:  Is my system set up for ELIMINATION???  
  Once you reach a score of 80, practice U.10

HW:  20 minutes of IXL (U.8)

Thur (1/15)
Another work/practice day
IXL U.8

HW:  IXL

Wed (1/14)
I'm home with a sick child today.  It's a good thing today was earmarked for "work day/practice day."

Daily Task:  Practice worksheet. (This can be found on my work table, back by my desk.)
There have been two skills we've worked with lately:  the Equal Values Method & Substitution.
Complete the practice worksheet.  It is expected to be completed by tomorrow.

I also suggest that you write TK entries of the recent M&Ms (pg. 151, pg. 162 AND the vocabulary from Pg. 167)

HW:  Today's practice worksheet

Tue (1/13)
Practice with EVM [4.23 example | EVM example]
Substiution example [4.32]

HW:  Reminder 4. 25, 28, 30 due tomorrow

Mon (1/12)
One or Two equations?
Partially class led -- 4. 20-24 [Pg1 | Pg2 | Pg3]
M&M Toolkit suggestion:  p. 151 "Equal Values Method"

Learning Targets:
 - I can write equations representative of word problems
 - I can solve a System of Equations using the Equal Values Method

HW:  4. 25, 28, 30 - Due Wed

Fri (1/9)
Class examples:  Writing (and solving) equations from word problems (4.6)
Digital Spriograph

Thur (1/8)
Yes!  An unexpected day off!  I’m hoping you took advantage of it! J
Alright, onward to today.

IXL practice on “System of Equations.” 
Struggling?  Don’t give up!  Take notes when reading over the IXL Explanations!
Alg 1 Tab:  U.1

Done?  Start U.2

HW reminder:  4. 10, 14, 15, 18, 19 due tomorrow

Wed (1/7)
School cancelled

Tues (1/6)
Begin Ch. 4 -- Mathematical sentences with "let" statements
Team Task problems:  4. 1 - 7

Learning Target: 
* I can define variables and write equations to solve word problems

HW:  4. 10, 14, 15, 18, 19 - Due Friday

Unit 3

Tues & Wed (12/15 & 12/16)
Review Chapter 3.  Closure problems (CL 3.113-122)

Class discussions:  CL 3.116a

HW:  Closures due on Thursday
Individual Ch. 3 test on Thursday

Mon (12/15)
3.105 - Mixture of Solving equations

Learning Target: 
 - I can solve equations

HW:  None.  (Upcoming notice:  Unit 3 test coming up on Thursday)

Fri (12/12)
Practice solving multi-variable equations:  3.91 & Worksheet

Thur (12/11)
3.87 - Warm up - Review of linear equations
3.88 - Class led:  How can we change equation forms?
Notes
Practice 3.89 - 91:  Solving multi-variable equations for a specific variable
3.89 a, b
3.89 d

Learning Target
 - I can solve multivariable equations for a single variable

HW:  3. 96, 98, 99

Wed (12/10)
Practice solving equations with Absolute Values - worksheet

Learning Target:
 - I can solve equations with absolute values

HW:  None

Tues (12/9)

Absoluve Value Equations [Examples:  Pg1 | Pg2]
Polynomial quiz Checkpoint
Solving Equations Checkpoint

Learning Targets: 
 - I can solve absolute value equations
 - I can multiply polynomials (quiz)
 - I can solve linear equations (checkpoint)

HW:  None

Mon (12/8)
Solving equations incorporating multiplying polynomials
Class examples:  3.77 a-b | 3.77c

Solving equations using absolute values
Beginning examples:  3.78

Learning Targets:
 - I can solve equations involving multiplying polynomials
 - I can solve equations involving absolute values

HW:  3. 32, 81, 83

Fri (12/5)
Distributive Property review - formal notes
Multiply polynomials w/generic rectangles practice (example)
Finish 3.68, then 69, 76

Learning Target:
 - I can write polynomials in different forms
 - I can multiply polynomials

HW:  None :)

Thur (12/4)
Generic Rectangles - Let's "abbreviate" all those tiles!
3. 65 - 68 Class led practice
Class notes: [Page 1 | Page 2]

Learning Target:
 - I can write polynomials in different forms
 - I can multiply polynomials

HW:  None :)

Wed (12/3)
Note:  Last night's HW will be collected tomorrow.

Today's task:  
3.55 Finish.  Include sketches and remember to write the Areas as a Sum.
3.56: Make connections with the Distributive Property
Using Large box TK paper, write a Learning Log from 3.47
Suggested Toolkit entries:  M&Ms: Pg. 110, 113

HW:  3.58, 59, 62 (Will collect tomorrow)

Tues (12/2)
Warm up 3.54 (Area as a Sum and as a Product)
Reverse the process - Multiply Binomials
Practice 3.55
M&M pg. 113 Vocabulary

Learning Target:
 - I can multiply two binomials

HW:  3.58, 59, 62

Mon (12/1)
Algebra Tiles - Exploring an Area Model practice [warm up]
Practice worksheet [PDF file]
Learning Log (3.47)
M&M pg. 110 (Toolkit suggestion)

HW:  3.49, 51

Friday (11/21)
Exponent assessment

Tuesday (11/18)
Algebra Tile - Review AND exploring an Area Model
Algebra Tile names [Notes]
Algebra Tiles as rectangles (3.45 & 3.46 example)

Learning Target(s)
 - I can identify dimensions (b and h) of rectangles formed with algebra tiles
 - I can write the area of a rectangle as a sum and as a product

HW:  None
Upcoming event:  Exponent Assessment - Friday

Mon (11/17)
Exponents -- what if negative exponents are in the denominator? [Notes]
Mixed simplifying [Notes]

Practice IXL: V.5 (70), V.6 (50)
Reminder:  V.4 (90), V.7 (90), V.3 (80)

HW:  IXLs.  M&M pg. 100 ("Laws of Exponents") TK entry

Fri (11/14)
Exponents
Multiplying bases
Bases with exponents with another power (Power Rule)
Negative exponents
Notes Pg 1 | Notes Pg 2

Practice IXL:  V.4 (90), V.7 (90), V.3 (80)

Learning Targets:
 - I can use the rules of exponents to simplify exponential expressions

HW: None :)

Thur (11/13)
Assessment (Individual) Unit 2

Wed (11/12)
Exponents - to the next level
With teammates, class guided:  3.1-2

Learning Target(s):

• I can simplify exponetial expressions
• I can expand exponential expressions

HW:  Read over M&M's Chapter 2 for Toolkits
Review Closure problems Ch. 2
Individual Assessment tomorrow

UNIT 2

Mon (11/10) & Tues (11/11)
Team Assessment

HW:  None today :)

Fri (11/7)
IXL Practice:
 - S.3 - Find slope with given 2 points (50)
 - S.6 - Write equation of a line from a graph (50)
Wrap up closures from yesterday

Thur (11/6)

Team wrapup of Chapter 2.  
Closures:  CL 2.101-111
Finished early?  
  - Updated TKs
    - pg. 61 (slope
    - pg. 69 (y=mx+b)
    - pg. 73 (x- and y- intercepts)

HW:  2.74.
Reminder, the week's HW will be collected tomorrow before the Team Assessment.

Wed (11/5)

The Big Race idea -- what does slope mean if we track a racer on a tricycle? {{speed}}
Team Challenge:  Walk the line {{with a motion detector}}

Learning Target(s):

• I understand that the slope of time vs. distance graphs represents speed.

Finished early?  
  - Updated TKs
    - pg. 61 (slope
    - pg. 69 (y=mx+b)
    - pg. 73 (x- and y- intercepts)
  - HW work time

HW #5 add-on:  2. 67, 71, 73 (being collected on Friday)

Tues (11/4)
Work day:  Practice worksheet; variety of y=mx+b and slopes skills

HW #5 add-on:  2. 63, 65, 66 (being collected on Friday)

Mon (11/3)
Organized class notes
Writing the equation of a line (w/out graphing) when given a slope and a point. (2.78 idea) (Notes)
Writing the equation of a line (w/out graphing) when given two points. (2. 87 idea) (Notes)

Practice worksheet:  2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28

Learning Target(s):

• I can calculate the y-intercept to find the equation of a line when given the slope and a point that exists on it.
• I can write the equation of a line when given two points.

HW #5:  2. 59, 60, 62 (being collected on Friday)

Tues & Wed (10/28 & 10/29)
Line Factory (2.37). Submit by end of class.
Find slope without graphing:  2.38 [ Notes: Pg. 1 | Pg. 2 ]
{{Practice w/IXL S.3}}

Learning Target(s):

• I can determine information needed in order to write a linear equation.
• I can find the slope through two points without graphing.

HW:  Finish 2.37 for submission.  2. 41, 44, 48, 50 - Due Thursday

Mon (10/27)
HW #4 quiz

Fri (10/24)
HW Quiz postponed until Monday

WORK DAY.  Options...

• NEW IXLs
    S.2 (90)
    S.5 (90)
• HW problems
• Old IXLs (check Skyward)

HW Assignment #4 quiz:  on Monday

Thur (10/23)
IXL Practice day

• S.2 (Slope of a graph)
• S.5 (Graph an equation using slope and y-intercept {starting value}

Learning Target(s):

• I can find the slope of a line from a graph
• I can graph a line from an equation using slope and y-intercept

HW #4 add-on:  No new book problems.  Finish up IXL skills.
HW Quiz #4 tomorrow

Wed (10/22)
Finish 2. 25-29 {Comparing delta-x and delta-y to find slope}
2.30 Learning Log (write on big-box TK paper)

Learning Target(s):

• I can draw and use slope triangles to compare slopes

HW #4 add-on:  2.32, 33, 45

Tues (10/21)
Finish 2.13-18 {Formal "slope" introduction}
2.25-27 {Comparing delta-x and delta-y}
2.30 Learning Log

Learning Target(s):

• I can draw and use slope triangles to compare slopes

HW #4 add-on:  2.24, 34

Monday (10/20)
Measuring steepness - Slope
2.11-12:  Team warmup
2. 13-18

Learning Target(s):

• I can write a linear equation from a table
• I am discovering that slope is the change in y divided by the change in x between any two points on a line.

HW:  2.20, 22, 23

Friday (10/17)
Slope Walk & Distance Match-a-Graph
(Motion Detector 'lab' in class)

Learning Target(s):

• I can "walk a line" using a motion detector plotting distance vs. time graphs

HW:  

Thur (10/16)
IXL Asessment
Non-Calculator reassessment

Wednesday (10/15)
Solving Algebra Equations Pre-Assessment
Class notes:  y = mx + b;  relating to tile patterns [notes from period 2]

HW:  IXL assessment tomorrow (J.1, H.2, Q.9, Q.2, Q.6, J.6)

Mon - Fri; Mon/Tues (10/6 - 10/10; 10/13-10/14)
IXL worktime

Update (10/9):  In order to ensure adequate practice occurs in each topic,
start by hitting a score of 50 in each category.  
Once this is met, then go back and shoot for 80.

• J.1 - Model/Solve equations w/Algebra tiles
• H.2 - Distributive Property
• I.2 - Simplify expressions (w/Distributive property)
• J.6 - Solve equations w/variables on both sides
• G.1 - Coordinate graph review
• Q.1 - Relations: Tables/graphs/maps/lists
• Q.2 - Domain and range of relations
• Q.4 - Identify functions
• Q.5 - Identify functions - vertical line test
• Q.6 - Complete a function table
• Q.7 - Evaluate a function - Rules I
• Q.9 - Graph a function

Thur & Fri (10/2 & 10/3)
2. 1 - 5  Tile Pattern Investigation

Learning Target(s):

• I can write a linear equation relating a figure number of a geometric pattern to its number of tiles.
• I can identify connections between the growth of a pattern, its starting value, and its linear equation.

HW:  2. 7-10 Due Friday

UNIT 1

Wed (10/1)
Discuss team assessment
Practice the ACTAspire assessment with teammates

HW:  2. 7-10 Due Friday

Tues (9/30)
Team Assessment

Mon (9/29)
Wrap up Chapter 1
Closure problems with teammates
CL 1. 83-91

Learning Target(s):

• I can demonstrate all I have learned in the introduction unit to Algebra

HW:  Finish closures.  TEAM assessment tomorrow

Fri (9/26) - Quiz day
Wrap up Domain/Range discussion from 1.73/74
Non-Calculator quiz
HW Quiz #3

Thur (9/25)
1.71 warmup with team
1.72 - 74 Domain and Range introduced

Learning Target(s):

• I can describe the domain and range of a function.

HW assignment #3 add-ons: 1.81, 82
HW Quiz tomorrow 
Non-Calculator quiz tomorrow

Wed (9/24)
What is a function?  
1.62 - Cola machine
1.63-64 - What are functions?
1.65 - Learning Log (TK) :  "Functions"

Learning Target(s):

• I can determine which relationships are functions and which are not.
• I can determine if a graph or table is a function by comparing the inputs and outputs.

HW assignment #3 add-ons: 1.78 - 80. 

Tues (9/23)
Finish graphing new functions:
1.44 graphing cube roots
1.45 graphing absolute value

Time left:  IXL (A1tab) 

• A.3 - Absolute values and opposites
• A.7 - Square roots
• A.8 - Cube roots

Learning Target(s):

• I can graph cube root and absolute value graphs.
• I can completely investigate a new function.

HW assignment #3 add-ons: 1.66, 67, 69.  No Calculator practice:  1.68

Mon (9/22)
1.56 class wrap up from Friday
Daily team task:
1.43 Cube roots
1.44 graphing cube roots
1.45 graphing absolute value

Learning Target(s):

• I can graph cube root and absolute value graphs.
• I can completely investigate a new function.

HW assignment #3: 1. 47, 49, 51.   No Calculator practice: 1.48

Fri (9/19)
First 20 minutes:  finishing 1.55, 1.56 with teammates
Last 25 minutes:  HW Quiz #2

Thur (9/18)
Class lead:  1.53-56 Function machines
Last 10 minutes: Short Integer quiz

Learning Target(s):

• I understand function notation: f(x)
• I can evalute a function using function notation: If f(x) = 2x + 1, find f(4).

HW: 
HW Quiz #2 tomorrow (1. 33-37, 47, 49, 50, 57, 58)

Wed (9/17)
Collect 1.25 HW
Finish 1.30 Describing a graph with team using 1.32 LL

Learning Target(s):

• I can investigate (completely) a new function 

HW: 
IXLs due tomorrow (A1.B.3, A1.B.4 (50))
HW Quiz coming up on Friday (1.33-37, 47, 49, 50) so far

Tues (9/16)
Finish 1.32LL - Seed questions for "Complete Graph"
1.30 Describing a graph with team using 1.32 LL

Learning Target(s):

• I can investigate (completely) a new function 

HW: 1.25 (graph paper needed) -- collecting Wednesday
1.47, 49, 50 -- add to Assignment #2 for Friday's HW quiz

Mon (9/15)
-x^2 vs. (-x)^2 notes
Finish Quadratic posters (1.23, 24); Describing a graph using Seed Questions (1.23)
1.32 Learning Log (use big box TK paper)-- Class lead

Learning Target(s):

• I can generate a list of criteria to use for all functions investigations
• I can evaluate expressions using -x^2 and (-x)^2

HW Start of Assignment #2:  1.33-37 (HW Quiz #2: Friday)
HW: COLLECTING WEDNESDAY 1.25 (graph paper needed)

Fri 9/12
HW Quiz (last 25 minutes)
IXL Skill(s)

• A1.B.3 I can evaluate variable expressions involving integers WITHOUT a calculator.
• A1.B.4 I can add and subtract rational numbers WITHOUT a calculator.

HW: IXL skills.  Grades will be taken next Wednesday (9/17).
Want to get a headstart on part of next week's HW Assignment #2?  1. 33-37

Thur- 9/11
1.24 - Poster of team's quadratic function.

Learning Target

• I can work cooperatively to share information on an organized poster.

HW: HW quiz tomorrow

Wed- 9/10
Daily Task: Wrap up 1.12 -- M&M p. 11
Then:  1.23.  Investigating a quadratic function with teammates (with a class example first)

Learning Target

• I can graph a parabola when given a quadratic equation.
• I can use my graphing calculator's y= and table functions.

HW: Continue previous HW.
Coming up:  HW Quiz on Friday

Tues- 9/9
Daily Task: 1.11-12 Labs continuation with teammates

Learning Target

• I can organize data that represents a real-world situation in both table and graph formats.
• I can analyze data and make sense of three new types of growth (linear-direct variation;  inverse variation, exponential)

HW: Continue progressing on 1. 13-22.  Helpful M&M p.11.  Toolkit entry suggested.
Coming up:  HW Quiz on Friday

Mon - 9/8
Syllabus Discussion
Team Expectations/Roles
Daily Task: 1.9 Labs with teammates

Learning Target(s)

• I can collect meaningful data that represents a real-world situation.

HW: 1. 13-22  
Coming up:  HW Quiz on Friday

Fri 9/5
IXL.com will be utilized to review concepts from previous math classes.

• A1.B.1
• A1.B.2

Learning Target(s):

• I can add, subtract, multiply and divide integers without the use of a calculator.
• I can follow the correct order of operations when using integers

HW:  Complete IXL skills;  Complete 1.4-8

Thur 9/4
Team Daily task:  1.3- Function machines

• I can strategize with teammates and justify an order of a series of connected functions in order to create a desired output.

HW: 1.4-8

Wed 9/3
Books/Calculator
Laker Way math expectations
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HW: Contract