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!