12/18 Homework

Course 3 - Bring in any type of beverage that contains sugar or a small bag of candy.  We will be looking at the sugar content.
Algebra - Weekly Worksheet due tomorrow
Advanced Algebra - Target Practice WS

12/10 Homework

Course 3 - Quiz
Algebra - None
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 209 #3-7 and 19-22

12/6 Homework

Course 3 quiz tomorrow!!!  Covering graphing using intercepts and using slope-intercept form.
Advanced Algebra quiz tomorrow!!!
Algebra quiz tomorrow!!!

Course 3 answers
aA6
fE5
b4G
gF1
cJ2
h10C
dB8
iI3
eD9
jH7

12/5 Homework

Course 3 - None
Algebra - None
Advanced Algebra - None

REMINDER...ALL WEEKLY WORKSHEET CORRECTIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY!

12/4 Homework

Course 3 -

• Period 1 - 2 equations graphing with intercepts
• Period 3 - None
• Period 5 - 2 equations graphing with intercepts
• Period 6 - 2 equations graphing with intercepts

Algebra - worksheet
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 195, #15-17, 41-43 and pg. 197, #60-61

11/27 Homework

ALL SPAGHETTI BRIDGES PACKETS AND NEWSPAPERS ARE DUE TOMORROW!!!!!

Course 3 - None
Algebra - None
Advanced Algebra - Quiz tomorrow!

REMINDERS!!!

All Spaghetti Bridges packets and newspaper covers are due on Wednesday, November 28th.

Course 2 students, remember to bring in your Barbie tomorrow (Tuesday, 11/27)!

11/15 Homework

Continue to work on your weekly worksheets!

Course 3 - No Homework - worked on Spaghetti Bridges
Advanced Algebra - No Homework
Algebra - Study Guide for test, test on Monday

TEXTBOOK LINK
Use the login: 8period5
Password: v8v6p

11/14 Homework

Course 3 - None
Advanced Algebra - None
Algebra - proportion applications worksheet

WEEKLY WORKSHEETS ARE DUE MONDAY!

11/13 Homework

No homework, continue to work on your weekly worksheets!  Remember, you can check them at anytime!

Course 3 - REMEMBER YOUR PENNIES!

11/12 Homework

Course 3 - Periods 1, 5, 6 graphing worksheet and watch the following video to prepare for the activity tomorrow.

Spaghetti Bridges Video Link
Watch all video titled

• Student Movie

Course 3 - Period 3 - None
Algebra -  None
Advanced Algebra - Graphing worksheet

11/7 Homework

Happy National Bittersweet Chocolate and Almond Day!
WEEKLY WORKSHEETS ARE DUE ON MONDAY!

Course 3 - find the slope of four different lines (see below)  QUIZ TOMORROW OVER FINDING SLOPE FROM A GRAPH AND USING THE FORMULA!!!
 1.  (6, 4) AND (3, 8)
 2.  (4, 8) AND (-5, -6)
 3.  (4, 5) AND (4, -3)
 4.  (6,-4) AND (8, -4)

Algebra - Textbook page 141, #2-14, evens

Advanced Algebra -intercepts worksheet
Also,on your weekly worksheet, remember that when you are squaring a binomial, the entire binomial must be squared.  You do not distribute the exponent.
Example: (x-3)^2 is really (x-3)(x-3) FOIL!

11/6 - Homework

Course 3 - none
Advanced Algebra -  two graphing problems
Algebra - none
WEEKLY WORKSHEETS DUE ON 11/12

11/5 Homework

Course 3 - Slope WS
Adv. Alg. - None
Algebra - % WS

Homework 11/1

Is it really November already?  And second quarter?

Course 3 - worksheet 3-5 (periods 1, 5, 6)  or superhero (period 3)
Algebra - no homework
Advanced Algebra - find the length of the two lines that are connected by the following ordered pairs
                                  1.  (1,-1), (5,5)
                                  2.  (-2,6), (3,4)

10/23/12 Homework and Links

Course 3
Brainpop Link
Game 1
Locate the Aliens Game
Stock the Shelves Game

Algebra
Continue working on scale model

Advanced Algebra
Finish consecutive integers worksheet

ALL COURSES...CONTINUE TO STUDY FOR YOUR QUARTERLY EXAM ON THURSDAY!  REMEMBER TO KEEP TRACK OF THE CONCEPTS, DATE AND TIME YOU ARE STUDYING!

THIS WEEK IN MRS. K's CLASS!!!

QUARTERLY EXAMS

Today (Monday), all students were given the review guide for the quarterly exam that will take place on Thursday, October 25th.  The review guide is composed of everything that will be on the exam.  We also talked about various ways to prepare for the exam.  These were written at the bottom of the review guide page.

In order to allow students sufficient time to prepare for the exam, there will be no homework for the next three days.  Students will be responsible for writing down what days they studied each section, along with the amount of time that they studied.  This will be turned in with the test, but it will not be a grade.  It is my way of seeing how much time students spend studying or if they do not study for the exam. 

Please visit the link below to go to the online textbook for the practice problems and videos.

If there are any questions, please let me know.  Thank you!

Big Math and Fries

Algebra link to McDonald's menu

10/18 Homework

Algebra - None

Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 328, #31-32

COURSE 3 TEST TOMORROW!!!!

Covering sections 1-7 through 1-9 and 11-1 through 11-5
This test covers:

1. Solving equations using
1. Distributive Property
2. CLT
3. Variables on Both Sides
2. Solving and graphing inequalities

Ways to study:

• Play review games located on this blog 

• Go to the textbook website and complete the practice problems/quiz
• Watch any videos on the problems that you have missed
• WEBSITE LINK
• Log in name: fperiod140  Password:  n7x8t
  
• Review your ISN (interactive student notebook)
  
• Search for videos regarding the following at Khan Academy
• solving equations
• solving inequalities

CONGRATS!!!

Congrats to our very own Mackenzie C. on your sectional championship!

Good luck at state today!!!

10/12/12 Homework

Course 3 and Algebra - WWS #5 due on Monday!
Advanced Algebra - no homework

Enjoy your weekend!

10/11/12 Homework

Today is 10/11/12!  When will that happen again?

There has been no homework all week, but here is the homework for today!

Course 3 - Worksheet 1-9
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 317, #51, 52, 59, 60, 66, 68
Algebra - TB pg. 118, #30-37 or Challenge work TB pg. 119, #48-55

10/4 Homework

Just a quick reminder that all Weekly Worksheets are due on Tuesday, October 9th!

No homework besides the WWS!

Weekly worksheet for Advanced Algebra problem #4 is listed below.  Hopefully this would help you to understand how to simplify the negatives.  

 

10/3 Homework

Course 3 - None
Advanced Algebra - None
Algebra - Test over Equations and Inequalities

ALGEBRA -
Make sure that you study...

• notes from you ISN
• previous quizzes
• worksheets from in class
• word problem sheets that we covered
• chapter 2 sections 1-4

9/26 Homework

Course 3 - Story due on Friday and work on weekly worksheet
Algebra - TB pg 104, #52, a-d (problem below)
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 296, #66-88 evens (answers below)

9/25/12 Homework

Course 3 - Work on story
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 296, #46-64 evens only
Algebra - WS

Reminders

This is just a quick reminder about homework, weekly worksheets, quizzes and tests.

HOMEWORK - 10%

Homework is practice and you are going to make mistakes.  It is through grading your own paper and through correcting your mistakes that you learn.  Therefore, homework is a completion grade.  I do not penalize you for mistakes that you make while learning.  Learning is a process that takes time and practice.  We learn from this practice.  I allow you time for questions and corrections after we check you homework for this reason.  Homework does not have to be redone unless it states so on your paper.  You are redoing the problems as we check them!

WEEKLY WORKSHEETS and PROJECTS - 40%

Weekly worksheets are given to you on Tuesday and due the following Monday.  They are lengthy and will take some time to complete.  The sheets represent the math that you already know and just need to practice in order to make permanent. Any work that you complete while working on your weekly worksheet should be stapled to it and handed in. 

Projects will vary and depend on the concept we are covering.  These help me to get a better picture of what you understand and how to apply it to the real world.  Do you best on projects and always think "outside of the box".

TEST AND QUIZZES - 50%

Quizzes are meant for me to get a general understand of what you understand at any point and time.  They are worth 10-30 points and cover a small amount of information.  For example, if we are doing a unit on solving equations, we make take up to 5-15 quizzes.  One may cover combining like terms, while another may cover 2-step equations.  They help me to create meaningful lessons that cover what you don't know and what you may need to revisit that we have already discussed. 

Tests are much larger.  They are usually 100 points.  Leading up to a test, you will take many quizzes, complete homework and possibly a project on the concepts that are on the test.  Remember, they are like the Super Bowl of learning!  It is a chance to prove that you have learned a great deal and can actually apply it.  If you have done a great job on homework and quizzes, or done what it takes to make sure you understand concepts that may not be concrete to you, you will do great!

Solving Equations Dance Steps

I found this video about solving equations and thought I would share with you!  It makes simplifying and solving equations a breeze!  CHECK IT OUT!!!

Once you have watched it, post a comment using your first name, last initial and period number!

9/24 Homework

Course 3 - TB pg 586, #20-44 evens only (answers to check are below)
Algebra - WS 2-4 B
Advanced Algebra - No Homework

HAPPY FAMILY DAY!!!!
HAPPY PUNCTUATION DAY!!!!

9/21 Homework

NO HOMEWORK...

HOWEVER, WEEKLY WORKSHEET IS DUE ON MONDAY!!!!

9/20 Homework

Course 3 - Worksheet 11-1 B or C
Algebra - No homework
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 295, #6-#42, evens only (answers and in-class problems below!)
ADVANCED ALGEBRA HAS A QUIZ TOMORROW OVER THE FIRST 3 EXPONENT RULES!!

In-Class Problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advanced Algebra Homework Key

9/19/12 Homework

COURSE 3 - no homework
ALGEBRA - no homework
ADVANCED ALGEBRA - no homework

REMINDER....WORK ON YOUR WEEKLY WORKSHEETS!!!!

Congrats to our winners of today's combining like terms challenge.

DANIELLE S., JACK S. AND  RICKY M.  the team with only 1 card remaining!

9/18/12 Homework

Course 3 - No Homework, but you can begin working on your Weekly Worksheet
Algebra - WS 3-2 B (skip 1, 3, 5)
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 310, #39-46 (answers below)

9/13/12 Homework

TODAY is International Chocolate Day, I messed the days up.  Yesterday was actually Video Game Day!!

Course 3 - Period 1 - Worksheet (coloring)
Course 3 - Period 3, 5, 6 - WS 1-8B (please skip 16-20)
Algebra - Test Tomorrow!!!!  Covering notes from chapter 1
Advanced Algebra - Solving Equations TEST tomorrow!!!!

Test Retakes

Course 3 tests have been handed back.  In my classroom, students are welcome and encouraged to retake tests.  However, as a part of my learning philosophy, students cannot just retake a test on a concept that they did not understand.  Instead, the students must write an action plan for learning the material better.  Students are given a Test Correction Plan sheet.  This sheet requires them to complete 4 learning activities, one of which is a learning session with me during study hall.  This is the requirement after they have already completed 3 of the learning activities.  The learning activities are staples to their test.  They can choose any of the activities that they wish.  Once they have completed a learning activity, a parent or teacher must sign-off on the Test Correction Plan sheet stating that they observed the student completing the activity.  Once all 3 have been signed off on, the student must meet with me.  We will revisit the material, discuss mistakes they have made and I will help the student to better understand what he/she missed.  After meeting with me, the student will then make test corrections.  The requirements for this are also attached to the test, but include:

• You must use a separate piece of paper
• You must write the problem down, show ALL work, and have a correct answer
• You need to write a sentence explaining what you did wrong for each incorrect problem
• ex.) I added the two numbers instead of multiplying them. 

Once all of this is complete (3 learning activities, meeting with Mrs. Kenney, test corrections), the student may then retake a different test.

This method is used to ensure that learning and comprehension of the concepts are being achieved.  If you have any questions regarding this, please let me know.  I have attached all retake sheets in case a duplicate is needed.

9/12/12 Homework

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CHOCOLATE DAY!!!!

 Course 3 - WS 1-7A, WS 1-7B, or WS 1-7C
Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 67, #80-83
Algebra - TB pg. 50, #34-43 and #52-54


Advanced Algebra Answers
80.  -50/9
81.  3/4
82.  -40/17
83.  -4/29

9/11/12 Homework

Course 3 - All periods took an integers test.  Weekly worksheets were handed out and are due back on Monday, 9/17.

Algebra - No homework.  Weekly worksheets were handed out and are due back on Monday, 9/17.

Advanced Algebra - Quiz over solving equations.  Weekly worksheets were handed out and are due back on Monday, 9/17.

9/10/12 Homework

Course 3 - all periods have a review worksheet due tomorrow along with a TEST on Tuesday covering integers and order of operations

Algebra - WS 1-4B or 1-4Challenge

Advanced Algebra - TB pg. 66, #58-67

Answers for Adv. Alg.
58.  2
59.  6
60.  7/3
61.  1/2
62.  8/3
63.  -6
64.  -1
65.  -4/3
66.  2/3
67.  6/7  

9/6/12 Homework

DON'T FORGET....TONIGHT IS OPEN HOUSE!

Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the first half of open house due to a family conflict.  I will, however, be present towards the end of the evening.

Period 1 - Problem Solving 1-4 and 1-5 odds
Period 3 - 1-5B and Problem Solving odds both sides
Period 5 - 1-5B and Problem Solving odds both sides
Period 6 - 1-5B and Problem Solving odds both sides
Period 7 - No homework
Period 8 - No homework

9/5/12 Homework and Review Game

All classes took a quiz and worked on extended response problems.
NO HOMEWORK!

However, all students could use additional practice with integer operations.  Here is a link to a game that would help to review.
XP Math Integer Addition

Course 3 review of addition of integers:
XP Driving Integers

Challenging review of integer addition:
XP Block Integers

9/4/12 Homework

Period 1 - WS 1-4 and 1-5 B evens
Period 3 - WS 1-4 B evens
Period 5 - WS 1-4 B evens
Period 6 - WS 1-4 B evens
Period 7 - TB pg. 40, #100-115 (answers below)
Period 8 - WS 1-2 Problem Solving

 Sorry.....I can't flip it!

8/30 Homework

ALL PERIODS - 0-10 NUMBER LINE ABOUT ME IS DUE FRIDAY (8/31)

Period 1, 5 and 6 - Worksheet - pick evens or odds, your choice!
Period 3 - No homework
Period 7 - Textbook page 27, #28-35 and page 28, #58-64
Period 8 - Textbook page 18, #28-35

Advanced Algebra students:
Absolute value signs work like parentheses when dealing with order of operations.  Do what is inside of the absolute value signs first, then take the absolute value.

What You Want in a Math Teacher

WOW!  I read all of you post-it notes about what you are looking for in a math teacher.  It was very insightful and I hope that I can live up to all of your expectations!  Some of the most common items were...

• makes math enjoyable
• have a sense of humor
• don't overload us with homework
• don't be mean
• have fun teaching us
• help us when we need it
• give us examples that we will understand
• teach us things we will use in real life, not useless things
• don't move on until we understand it

And last, but not least...

MAKE MATH FUN!!!!

There were many more characteristics that you were looking for, but these were the most common.  Let's have a great year and make math fun!

Multiple Intelligences

In class today, we found out what our multiple intelligence strength was.  This was done by using a survey in which we determined if statements applied to us or not.  Some of us agreed with what we found out, while others did not.  However, any way that you look at the results, it indicates which mode of learning works best for you, or your learning style.  It is not the only mode of learning, as you learn from all of the different modes.  It is the one that works best for you, which may change over time.  In fact, you may have more than one!

Here is a website that will help you to better understand what you multiple intelligence says about you and what types of activities help you to learn best.  Click on the link and then click on you intelligence style.  Check it out!
Use ALL Your Smarts

AWESOME DAY!!!

Parent Questionnaire

Parents,
Please fill out the following questionnaire about your child and mathematics by clicking on the pink link below.  It should only take 10-15 minutes to complete.  I appreciate your time and look forward to a wonderful school year with your child.

QUESTIONNAIRE