Home Nugget #37
Assigned on Wednesday December 21, 2011
Due on Thursday December 22, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 305 # 33, 34
Page 306 # 35 - 45
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Buying Into Inequalities as a Useful and Practical Way to Model the World we Inhabit
Home Nugget #36
Assigned on Tuesday December 20, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 21, 2011
In Algebra I text, page 298 # 37 - 46
AND expect a chapter 5 summative assessment
Assigned on Tuesday December 20, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 21, 2011
In Algebra I text, page 298 # 37 - 46
AND expect a chapter 5 summative assessment
Monday, December 19, 2011
Word Problems that Illustrate Major Concepts from Chapter 5
Home Nugget #35
Assigned on Monday December 19, 2011
Due on Tuesday Monday 20, 2011
On page 748 # 1 - 16 Pure Word Problems
Expect to be assessed on these questions tomorrow.
Assigned on Monday December 19, 2011
Due on Tuesday Monday 20, 2011
On page 748 # 1 - 16 Pure Word Problems
Expect to be assessed on these questions tomorrow.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow - We Bid Farewell to the Math Journal of the 2nd Term
Home Nugget #34
Assigned on Friday December 16, 2011
Due on Monday December 17, 2011
Complete the last five questions (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) of the math journal for term 2. Given that these are the final questions, view them for what they have been and continue to be: a chance to reflect meaningfully on content. On Monday, you will hand in the journal in its entirety.
ALSO
Assume that we will have an assessment on olympiads 1 - 10 AND calendar problems sometime next week. The best preparation for such a task is to re-invent the olympiad problems we have solved thus far.
Assigned on Friday December 16, 2011
Due on Monday December 17, 2011
Complete the last five questions (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) of the math journal for term 2. Given that these are the final questions, view them for what they have been and continue to be: a chance to reflect meaningfully on content. On Monday, you will hand in the journal in its entirety.
ALSO
Assume that we will have an assessment on olympiads 1 - 10 AND calendar problems sometime next week. The best preparation for such a task is to re-invent the olympiad problems we have solved thus far.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Coming Full Circle and Finalizing the Details of Chapter 5
Home Nugget #33
Assigned on Thursday December 15, 2011
Due on Friday December 16, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 286 # 11 - 20 AND
Journal Questions 7 - 13 are due tomorrow as well.
Assigned on Thursday December 15, 2011
Due on Friday December 16, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 286 # 11 - 20 AND
Journal Questions 7 - 13 are due tomorrow as well.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Deciding on Which System of Equations Strategy Works Best
Home Nugget #32
Assigned on Wednesday December 14, 2011
Due on Thursday December 15, 2011
Independent Study on pages 280 - 283. This particular lesson reminds you that you now have a number of different strategies for solving systems of linear equations and that it takes considerable reasoning to decide which strategy is appropriate for a given situation.
On page 283 solve problems 1 - 5 to demonstrate some glimpse of the content understanding you derived from the above reading.
ALSO Questions 7 - 13 from the math journal continue to be due on Friday December 16, 2011.
Assigned on Wednesday December 14, 2011
Due on Thursday December 15, 2011
Independent Study on pages 280 - 283. This particular lesson reminds you that you now have a number of different strategies for solving systems of linear equations and that it takes considerable reasoning to decide which strategy is appropriate for a given situation.
On page 283 solve problems 1 - 5 to demonstrate some glimpse of the content understanding you derived from the above reading.
ALSO Questions 7 - 13 from the math journal continue to be due on Friday December 16, 2011.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Greasing the Wheels of Combination/Elimination Using Multiplication
Home Nugget #31
Assigned on Tuesday December 13, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 276 # 15 - 18, 21 - 23
Page 277 # 27, 30
AND
Journal Questions 7 to 13 (inclusive) are due this Friday December 16
Assigned on Tuesday December 13, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 276 # 15 - 18, 21 - 23
Page 277 # 27, 30
AND
Journal Questions 7 to 13 (inclusive) are due this Friday December 16
Monday, December 12, 2011
Solving Systems of Equations Via Combination/Elimination
Home Nugget #30
Assigned on Monday December 12, 2011
Due on Tuesday December 13, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 268 # 6
Page 269 # 10 - 15, 24
Page 270 # 36, 37
ALSO
Journal Questions 7 - 13 are due this Friday December 16, 2011
Assigned on Monday December 12, 2011
Due on Tuesday December 13, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 268 # 6
Page 269 # 10 - 15, 24
Page 270 # 36, 37
ALSO
Journal Questions 7 - 13 are due this Friday December 16, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Looking Ahead to Journal Questions 7 to 13
Home Nugget #29
Assigned on Friday December 9, 2011
Due on Monday December 12, 2011
Given that we were unable to grade the first set of journal questions (# 1 - 6) on Friday, we will do so on Monday. In addition, you should begin answering questions # 7 - 13 which will be graded this coming Friday (December 16).
Today also marked our 9th math olympiad which signals that you will soon have a summative assessment on Olympiads 1 - 10 as is our custom. Since 're-inventing' olympiads is no longer being formally assigned, you may want to take matters into your own hands and work through this process on your own.
Assigned on Friday December 9, 2011
Due on Monday December 12, 2011
Given that we were unable to grade the first set of journal questions (# 1 - 6) on Friday, we will do so on Monday. In addition, you should begin answering questions # 7 - 13 which will be graded this coming Friday (December 16).
Today also marked our 9th math olympiad which signals that you will soon have a summative assessment on Olympiads 1 - 10 as is our custom. Since 're-inventing' olympiads is no longer being formally assigned, you may want to take matters into your own hands and work through this process on your own.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Identifying Advantages of Solving Systems Using Subsitution
Home Nugget #28
Assigned on Thursday December 8, 2011
Due on Friday December 9, 2011
Work on Questions 1 - 6 of the 2nd Term Math Journal. We will grade these in class according to a group consensus about what comprises exemplary answers.
Note Well! This is at least the second time this week that your assignment was exclusively focused on the math journal, affording you plenty of time to put together strong, comprehensive and accurate responses.
Assigned on Thursday December 8, 2011
Due on Friday December 9, 2011
Work on Questions 1 - 6 of the 2nd Term Math Journal. We will grade these in class according to a group consensus about what comprises exemplary answers.
Note Well! This is at least the second time this week that your assignment was exclusively focused on the math journal, affording you plenty of time to put together strong, comprehensive and accurate responses.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Looking for Alternatives to Graphing Systems of Equations - Say Hello to Substitution
Home Nugget #27
Assigned on Wednesday December 7, 2011
Due on Thursday December 9, 2011
Work on Questions 1 - 6 of the 2nd Term Math Journal. We will grade these in class according to a group consensus about what comprises exemplary answers.
Assigned on Wednesday December 7, 2011
Due on Thursday December 9, 2011
Work on Questions 1 - 6 of the 2nd Term Math Journal. We will grade these in class according to a group consensus about what comprises exemplary answers.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Being Patient in Working with Graphing Systems of Equations
Home Nugget #26
Assigned on Tuesday December 6, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 7, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 256 # 18, 22, 26
Page 257 # 30 - 36
AND
Question 1 - 6 from the Math Journal for Term 2 are due this Friday December 9, 2011
Assigned on Tuesday December 6, 2011
Due on Wednesday December 7, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 256 # 18, 22, 26
Page 257 # 30 - 36
AND
Question 1 - 6 from the Math Journal for Term 2 are due this Friday December 9, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
Getting Our Feet Wet with Systems of Linear Equations
Home Nugget #25
Assigned on Monday December 5, 2011
Due on Friday December 9, 2011
Questions 1 - 4 of Journal Questions for Term 2. Be reminded that we will grade these four questions in class on Friday based on a consensus that we build for what qualifies as an exemplary response.
Assigned on Monday December 5, 2011
Due on Friday December 9, 2011
Questions 1 - 4 of Journal Questions for Term 2. Be reminded that we will grade these four questions in class on Friday based on a consensus that we build for what qualifies as an exemplary response.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Revving Up to Shut Down Chapter 4
Home Nugget #23
Assigned on Friday December 2, 2011
Due on December 5, 2011
From sheet titled Form 3 Chapter 4 Test
all problems (on separate sheet with all work/evidence shown)
Counts as a 25 point quiz
Assigned on Friday December 2, 2011
Due on December 5, 2011
From sheet titled Form 3 Chapter 4 Test
all problems (on separate sheet with all work/evidence shown)
Counts as a 25 point quiz
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Putting Chapter 4 Into Perspective
Home Nugget #21
Assigned on Wednesday November 30, 2011
Due on Thursday December 1, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 247 # 1 - 25
Assigned on Wednesday November 30, 2011
Due on Thursday December 1, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 247 # 1 - 25
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Investigating Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Home Nugget #20
Assigned on Tuesday November 29, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 30, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 240
# 10 - 18 even
# 19, 24 - 26
# 28, 29
Assigned on Tuesday November 29, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 30, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 240
# 10 - 18 even
# 19, 24 - 26
# 28, 29
Monday, November 28, 2011
Scatter Plots and Lines of Fit: Trying to Establish Correlations Between Variables
Home Nugget #19
Assigned on Monday November 28, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 29, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 230 # 1 - 7
Page 231 # 8, 9, 12 - 14
Assigned on Monday November 28, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 29, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 230 # 1 - 7
Page 231 # 8, 9, 12 - 14
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Questions to keep us Thinking about Linear Relationships over the Short Holiday
Home Nugget #18
Assigned on Wednesday November 23, 2011
Due on Monday November 28, 2011
From sheet distributed in class today, titled 'Quiz on Chapter 4 Lessons 4-1 to 4-5'
All problems.
Assigned on Wednesday November 23, 2011
Due on Monday November 28, 2011
From sheet distributed in class today, titled 'Quiz on Chapter 4 Lessons 4-1 to 4-5'
All problems.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Stepping Outside of the Primary Textbook to Seek out More Realistic Real World Applications
Home Nugget #17
Assigned on Tuesday November 22, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 23, 2011
From double sided sheet with the following titles:
"Walking the Equator" and "Brown-Bagging It", ALL problems.
As is always the case, be sure to present all work/evidence for your thought process on separate paper. First thing in class tomorrow, students will be asked to transfer work/solutions over as a quiz grade.
Assigned on Tuesday November 22, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 23, 2011
From double sided sheet with the following titles:
"Walking the Equator" and "Brown-Bagging It", ALL problems.
As is always the case, be sure to present all work/evidence for your thought process on separate paper. First thing in class tomorrow, students will be asked to transfer work/solutions over as a quiz grade.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation
Home Nugget #16
Assigned on Monday November 21, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 22, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 223 # 13 - 27 odd
Page 224 # 32 - 38 all
Assigned on Monday November 21, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 22, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 223 # 13 - 27 odd
Page 224 # 32 - 38 all
Friday, November 18, 2011
Writing Linear Equations in Point-Slope Form
Home Nugget #15
Assigned on Friday November 18, 2011
Due on Monday November 21, 2011
In Algebra 1 text, read pages 220 - 222 on writing equations in point-slope form.
Then on page 223 solve # 1 - 11.
Bear in mind the home nugget criteria that we once again investigated in class today! All problems must be attempted and evidence for your reasoning/thought process must be immediately apparent.
Assigned on Friday November 18, 2011
Due on Monday November 21, 2011
In Algebra 1 text, read pages 220 - 222 on writing equations in point-slope form.
Then on page 223 solve # 1 - 11.
Bear in mind the home nugget criteria that we once again investigated in class today! All problems must be attempted and evidence for your reasoning/thought process must be immediately apparent.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Given Fragments of Information
Home Nugget #14
Assigned on Thursday November 17, 2011
Due on Friday November 18, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 217 # 11 - 25 odd and 30 - 35 all
Assigned on Thursday November 17, 2011
Due on Friday November 18, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 217 # 11 - 25 odd and 30 - 35 all
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
A Chance to Stop and Gauge Understanding of Chapter 4 Midway Through
Home Nugget #13
Assigned on Wednesday November 16, 2011
Due on Thursday November 17, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 212 Mid-Chapter Quiz # 1 - 16
Assigned on Wednesday November 16, 2011
Due on Thursday November 17, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 212 Mid-Chapter Quiz # 1 - 16
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Making Real Use of Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
Home Nugget #12
Assigned on Tuesday November 15, 2011
Due in Wednesday November 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 207 # 12 - 20 even
Page 208 # 22 - 28 even
and # 33 - 38 and # 43 - 44
Assigned on Tuesday November 15, 2011
Due in Wednesday November 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 207 # 12 - 20 even
Page 208 # 22 - 28 even
and # 33 - 38 and # 43 - 44
Monday, November 14, 2011
Take-Home Quiz on Chapter 3 (Summative)
Home Nugget #11
Assigned on Monday November 14, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 15, 2011
From sheet titled 'Test on Chapter 3 of Algebra 1' all problems.
Lesson will constitute a 40 point quiz grade.
Present all work and solutions on the graph paper provided in class today.
Assigned on Monday November 14, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 15, 2011
From sheet titled 'Test on Chapter 3 of Algebra 1' all problems.
Lesson will constitute a 40 point quiz grade.
Present all work and solutions on the graph paper provided in class today.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Investigating Direct Variation Relationships (Proportional Relationships in Disguise)
Home Nugget #10
Assigned on Thursday November 10, 2011
Due on Monday November 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 200 # 12 - 24 even
Page 201 # 26 - 29 and 32 - 35
ALSO
Expect a chapter 3 summative assessment next week.
Assigned on Thursday November 10, 2011
Due on Monday November 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 200 # 12 - 24 even
Page 201 # 26 - 29 and 32 - 35
ALSO
Expect a chapter 3 summative assessment next week.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Practice Problems From Chapter 3 Word-Problem Heavy
Home Nugget #9
Assigned on Wednesday November 9, 2011
Due on Thursday November 10, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 746 # 4 - 13
Assigned on Wednesday November 9, 2011
Due on Thursday November 10, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 746 # 4 - 13
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Rate of Change is Ubiquitous: It is Found Everywhere!
Home Nugget #8
Assigned on Tuesday November 8, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 9, 2011
In Algebra text,
Page 192 # 14 - 17
Page 193 # 32, 33, 40, 43
Page 194 # 51 - 53
Assigned on Tuesday November 8, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 9, 2011
In Algebra text,
Page 192 # 14 - 17
Page 193 # 32, 33, 40, 43
Page 194 # 51 - 53
Monday, November 7, 2011
Content-Heavy Practice for Upcoming Chapter 3 Summative Assessment
Home Nugget #7
Assigned on Monday November 7, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 8, 2011
From sheet titled Chapter 3 Form 3 Test all problems.
Be sure to show all work and evidence for solutions on a separate sheet of paper that should also be handed in alongside the sheet itself.
Assigned on Monday November 7, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 8, 2011
From sheet titled Chapter 3 Form 3 Test all problems.
Be sure to show all work and evidence for solutions on a separate sheet of paper that should also be handed in alongside the sheet itself.
Friday, November 4, 2011
And So Begins Our Preparation for a Chapter 3 Summative Assessment
Home Nugget #6
Assigned on Friday November 4, 2011
Due on Monday November 7, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 177 # 1 - 10
Page 178 # 11 - 20
Page 179 # 21 - 23
Assigned on Friday November 4, 2011
Due on Monday November 7, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 177 # 1 - 10
Page 178 # 11 - 20
Page 179 # 21 - 23
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Independent Study on Proportional and Non-Proportional Relationships
Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Thursday November 3, 2011
Due on Friday November 4, 2011
In Algebra 1 text, read and take notes on Lesson 3-5 pages 172 - 174.
Solve problems 1 - 7 on page 174
Expect assessment questions tomorrow (that gauge the degree to which you understood the content presented)
Assigned on Thursday November 3, 2011
Due on Friday November 4, 2011
In Algebra 1 text, read and take notes on Lesson 3-5 pages 172 - 174.
Solve problems 1 - 7 on page 174
Expect assessment questions tomorrow (that gauge the degree to which you understood the content presented)
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Arithmetic Sequences
Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Wednesday November 2, 2011
Due on Thursday November 3, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 168 # 13 - 19 odd and # 20 - 25 (all)
Assigned on Wednesday November 2, 2011
Due on Thursday November 3, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 168 # 13 - 19 odd and # 20 - 25 (all)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Graphing Linear Functions Using Mutliple Strategies
Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Tuesday November 1, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 2, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 159 # 33 - 35
Page 160 # 39 - 44, 46, 47, 48, 55
Page 161 # 61 - 63
Assigned on Tuesday November 1, 2011
Due on Wednesday November 2, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 159 # 33 - 35
Page 160 # 39 - 44, 46, 47, 48, 55
Page 161 # 61 - 63
Monday, October 31, 2011
Identifying Linear Relationships Based on Symbolic Notation (Equations)
Home Nugget #2 of the 2nd Term
Assigned on Monday October 31, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 1, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 158 # 1 - 11
Assigned on Monday October 31, 2011
Due on Tuesday November 1, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 158 # 1 - 11
Friday, October 28, 2011
Starting Off Term 2 With a Renewed Focus on Alternative Content
Home Nugget #1 of the 2nd Term
Assigned on Friday October 28, 2011
Due on Monday October 31, 2011
Collect your four math olympiads along with your SAT sheets and prepare to answer any question, be it original or re-invented from these sources.
Buy notebooks and another math folder for the upcoming term. (Two notebooks: one for class notes and one for home nuggets)
Assigned on Friday October 28, 2011
Due on Monday October 31, 2011
Collect your four math olympiads along with your SAT sheets and prepare to answer any question, be it original or re-invented from these sources.
Buy notebooks and another math folder for the upcoming term. (Two notebooks: one for class notes and one for home nuggets)
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
New Territory! Working on Relations, Functions and their many Representations
Home Nugget #28
Assigned on Tuesday October 25, 2011
Due on THURSDAY October 27, 2011 (students will be on an all day field trip to Harvard tomorrow)
In Algebra I text,
Page 152 # 15 - 20
Page 153 # 21 - 26, 31 - 37 odd, 39, 40
Assigned on Tuesday October 25, 2011
Due on THURSDAY October 27, 2011 (students will be on an all day field trip to Harvard tomorrow)
In Algebra I text,
Page 152 # 15 - 20
Page 153 # 21 - 26, 31 - 37 odd, 39, 40
Monday, October 24, 2011
Presenting Relations Using a Variety of Functions
Home Nugget #27
Assigned on Monday October 24, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 25, 2011
In your Algebra I text, using graph paper;
Page 146 # 3, 4 13 - 17
Page 147 # 24 - 27
Assigned on Monday October 24, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 25, 2011
In your Algebra I text, using graph paper;
Page 146 # 3, 4 13 - 17
Page 147 # 24 - 27
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Taking An Evening (or two) to Work Exclusively on the Math Journal
Home Nugget #26
Journal instructions were handed out on Monday October 16.
A sample response was shared and discussed in great detail on Tuesday October 17.
Students agreed that putting together a thorough and worthwhile product required them to break the assignment into pieces and to answer about two questions a night.
By tomorrow, at least half of the journal questions should be answered in their entirety such that five questions remain for Thurs to Sun.
(Students were taking the BPS Predictive Tests for ELA and Math on Wed. and Thurs. so we did not have a chance to have any formal math lessons/investigations during these two days)
Journal instructions were handed out on Monday October 16.
A sample response was shared and discussed in great detail on Tuesday October 17.
Students agreed that putting together a thorough and worthwhile product required them to break the assignment into pieces and to answer about two questions a night.
By tomorrow, at least half of the journal questions should be answered in their entirety such that five questions remain for Thurs to Sun.
(Students were taking the BPS Predictive Tests for ELA and Math on Wed. and Thurs. so we did not have a chance to have any formal math lessons/investigations during these two days)
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A Mixed Bag of Word-Problems from Chapter 2
Home Nugget #25
Assigned on Tuesday October 18, 2011
Due on Wednesday October 19, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 745 # 1 - 6, 9, 11 - 13, 16
Assigned on Tuesday October 18, 2011
Due on Wednesday October 19, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 745 # 1 - 6, 9, 11 - 13, 16
Monday, October 17, 2011
Initiating A Pre-Chapter 2 Summative Assessment Countdown
Home Nugget #24
Assigned on Monday October 17, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 18, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 135 # 1 - 25 (this is an end of chapter summative practice test)
ALSO
Directions for Journal Questions Set One were distributed today. This is an ongoing long-term lesson due on Monday October 24. Bear in mind that it comprises 10% of the overall term grade and is one of our best chances at meaningful reflection on content.
Assigned on Monday October 17, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 18, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 135 # 1 - 25 (this is an end of chapter summative practice test)
ALSO
Directions for Journal Questions Set One were distributed today. This is an ongoing long-term lesson due on Monday October 24. Bear in mind that it comprises 10% of the overall term grade and is one of our best chances at meaningful reflection on content.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Lots of Practice and Exposure to A Plethora of Weighted Average Problems
Home Nugget #23
Assigned on Friday October 14, 2011
Due on Monday October 17, 2011
In Algebra 1 text, page 127 # 20 - 23, 25, 26, 27, 29 - 34
ALSO
From SAT sheets Pages 40 and 41 # 9 - 15
Assigned on Friday October 14, 2011
Due on Monday October 17, 2011
In Algebra 1 text, page 127 # 20 - 23, 25, 26, 27, 29 - 34
ALSO
From SAT sheets Pages 40 and 41 # 9 - 15
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Trying to Find Our Way Around Weighted Averages
Home Nugget #22
Assigned on Wednesday October 12, 2011
Due on Friday, October 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 125 # 5 - 7
Page 135 # 1 - 23
Assigned on Wednesday October 12, 2011
Due on Friday, October 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 125 # 5 - 7
Page 135 # 1 - 23
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Taking a Second Crack at Solving Equations for a Specific Variable
Given that last Friday we didn't have sufficient time to really delve into the mechanics of solving equations for a specific variable, today we took the time to really do so in a thorough way. As such, I want to afford students one more night to attack the assigned problems and this time be able to focus on accurate solutions.
Home Nugget #21
Originally Assigned on Friday October 7, 2011
Due on Wednesday October 12, 2011
In Algebra I text,Page 120 # 14 - 19, 22 - 30 and 32, 33
Home Nugget #21
Originally Assigned on Friday October 7, 2011
Due on Wednesday October 12, 2011
In Algebra I text,Page 120 # 14 - 19, 22 - 30 and 32, 33
Friday, October 7, 2011
Solving Equations for A Specific Variable
Here's hoping that I was able to convince you in class today that being able to manipulate equations and formulae is incredibly important.
Home Nugget # 21
Assigned on Friday October 7, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 11, 2011 (Holiday on Monday)
Page 120 # 14 - 19, 22 - 30, 32, 33
Home Nugget # 21
Assigned on Friday October 7, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 11, 2011 (Holiday on Monday)
Page 120 # 14 - 19, 22 - 30, 32, 33
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Really Digging in to Percent Change
Home Nugget #20
Assigned on Thursday October 6, 2011
Due on Friday October 7, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 114 # 21 - 31 odd (so you can check your solutions) and # 35, 36, 39, 40
Page 115 # 41, 43
Assigned on Thursday October 6, 2011
Due on Friday October 7, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 114 # 21 - 31 odd (so you can check your solutions) and # 35, 36, 39, 40
Page 115 # 41, 43
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Finding Percent Change (an exploratory lesson)
Home Nugget #19
Assigned on Wednesday October 5, 2011
Due on Thursday October 6, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 113 # 1 - 9
Assigned on Wednesday October 5, 2011
Due on Thursday October 6, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 113 # 1 - 9
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Ratios and Proportions (Proportional Reasoning)
Home Nugget #18
Assigned on Tuesday October 4, 2011
Due on Wednesday October 5, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 109 # 9 - 11, 18 - 23, 27 - 31
Assigned on Tuesday October 4, 2011
Due on Wednesday October 5, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 109 # 9 - 11, 18 - 23, 27 - 31
Monday, October 3, 2011
Students Begin to Take More and More Control...
Home Nugget #17
Assigned on Monday October 3, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 4, 2011
Re-invent, solve and present the five problems from today's math olympiad. Today, students took charge of explaining all five solutions and pathways. As the year progresses, we will all get better at making sense of these problems from 'the inside out'.
Assigned on Monday October 3, 2011
Due on Tuesday October 4, 2011
Re-invent, solve and present the five problems from today's math olympiad. Today, students took charge of explaining all five solutions and pathways. As the year progresses, we will all get better at making sense of these problems from 'the inside out'.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Solving Equations with the Variable on Both Sides
Home Nugget #16
Assigned on Friday September 30, 2011
Due on Monday October 3, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 101 # 11 - 23 odd (so you can check solutions in the back of the book) and # 25 - 30
Page 102 # 39 - 44, 46, 47
Assigned on Friday September 30, 2011
Due on Monday October 3, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 101 # 11 - 23 odd (so you can check solutions in the back of the book) and # 25 - 30
Page 102 # 39 - 44, 46, 47
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Venturing into Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides
Home Nugget #15
Assigned on Thursday September 29, 2011
Due on Friday September 30, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 101 # 1 - 9
Assigned on Thursday September 29, 2011
Due on Friday September 30, 2011
In Algebra 1 text,
Page 101 # 1 - 9
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Bringing All the Operations Together: Solving Multi-Step Equations
Home Nugget #14
Assigned on Wednesday September 28, 2011
Due on Thursday September 29, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 95 # 17 - 22, 25 - 27
Page 96 # 34, 35
Page 97 # 47 - 49
Assigned on Wednesday September 28, 2011
Due on Thursday September 29, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 95 # 17 - 22, 25 - 27
Page 96 # 34, 35
Page 97 # 47 - 49
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Solving Equations Using Multiplication and Division
Home Nugget #13
Assigned on Tuesday September 27, 2011
Due on Wednesday September 28, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 88 # 20 - 25 and 31 - 33
Page 89 # 44 - 48 and 54
Assigned on Tuesday September 27, 2011
Due on Wednesday September 28, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 88 # 20 - 25 and 31 - 33
Page 89 # 44 - 48 and 54
Monday, September 26, 2011
Solving Equations Using Addition and Subtraction
Home Nugget #12
Assigned on Monday September 26, 2011
Due on Tuesday September 27, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 82 # 21 - 29, 31, 32
Page 83 # 41
Page 84 # 53
Assigned on Monday September 26, 2011
Due on Tuesday September 27, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 82 # 21 - 29, 31, 32
Page 83 # 41
Page 84 # 53
Friday, September 23, 2011
Identifying Key Chapter 1 Concepts and Re-Inventing Olympiad #3
Home Nugget #11
Assigned on Friday September 23, 2011
Due on Monday September 26, 2011
Re-invent and solve all five problems from olympiad #3.
ALSO
Take time to study chapter 1 in your Algebra I text for a summative test next week. Bear in mind the strategies and hints I shared with you for undertaking such an endeavor.
Assigned on Friday September 23, 2011
Due on Monday September 26, 2011
Re-invent and solve all five problems from olympiad #3.
ALSO
Take time to study chapter 1 in your Algebra I text for a summative test next week. Bear in mind the strategies and hints I shared with you for undertaking such an endeavor.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
The Challenge of Writing Equations for Verbal Situations
Home Nugget #10
Assigned on Thursday September 22, 2011
Due on Friday September 23, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 74 # 25, 26
Page 75 # 35 - 38, 41 - 43
Assigned on Thursday September 22, 2011
Due on Friday September 23, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 74 # 25, 26
Page 75 # 35 - 38, 41 - 43
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Preparing to Practice Chapter 1 Concepts in a Summative Way
Home Nugget #9
Assigned on Tuesday September 20, 2011
Due on THURS September 22, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 61 # 8 - 26
Page 62 # 27 - 42
Page 63 # 48, 49
Page 64 # 54 - 59 & 61 - 63
Assigned on Tuesday September 20, 2011
Due on THURS September 22, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 61 # 8 - 26
Page 62 # 27 - 42
Page 63 # 48, 49
Page 64 # 54 - 59 & 61 - 63
Monday, September 19, 2011
Number Systems and a World of Trouble (the good kind)
Home Nugget #8
Assigned on Monday September 19, 2011
Due on Tuesday September 20, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 51 # 22 - 33, 38 - 41, 48 - 59
Page 52 # 64, 65
Assigned on Monday September 19, 2011
Due on Tuesday September 20, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 51 # 22 - 33, 38 - 41, 48 - 59
Page 52 # 64, 65
Friday, September 16, 2011
A Great Way to Dig Into Content: Re-Inventing Problems
Home Nugget #7
Assigned on Friday September 16, 2011
Due on Monday September 19, 2011
Take the 10 olympiad problems we have encountered thus far (from olympiads 1 & 2) and reconstruct them by keeping the core premise of the problem the same but changing the values involved.
ex. olympiad #1 featured a problem giving a day of the week and then asking what day it would be x number of days in the future. In reconstructing this problem, you choose your own day of the week and add some number of days of your liking.
Of course, students must also solve these problems they have reconstructed.
Assigned on Friday September 16, 2011
Due on Monday September 19, 2011
Take the 10 olympiad problems we have encountered thus far (from olympiads 1 & 2) and reconstruct them by keeping the core premise of the problem the same but changing the values involved.
ex. olympiad #1 featured a problem giving a day of the week and then asking what day it would be x number of days in the future. In reconstructing this problem, you choose your own day of the week and add some number of days of your liking.
Of course, students must also solve these problems they have reconstructed.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Logical Reasoning and Counterexamples
Home Nugget #6
Assigned on Thursday September 15, 2011
Due on Friday September 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 42 # 15 - 24
Page 43 # 25 - 38
Page 44 # 43, 47 - 49
Assigned on Thursday September 15, 2011
Due on Friday September 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 42 # 15 - 24
Page 43 # 25 - 38
Page 44 # 43, 47 - 49
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Distributive, Commutative and Associative Properties
Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Wednesday September 14, 2011
Due on Thursday September 15, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 36 # 13, 14, 22, 31 - 34, 37 - 40, 42, 43
Assigned on Wednesday September 14, 2011
Due on Thursday September 15, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 36 # 13, 14, 22, 31 - 34, 37 - 40, 42, 43
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Evaluating Open Sentences and Applying General Math Properties
Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Tuesday September 13, 2011
Due on Wednesday September 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 18 # 12, 18, 25, 27 - 30
Page 19 # 41
Page 23 # 10 - 13 and 22, 23
Assigned on Tuesday September 13, 2011
Due on Wednesday September 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 18 # 12, 18, 25, 27 - 30
Page 19 # 41
Page 23 # 10 - 13 and 22, 23
Monday, September 12, 2011
The Language of Algebra
Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Monday September 12, 2011
Due on Tuesday September 13, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 8 # 14 - 22 evens only and # 33 - 36
Page 13 # 23 - 25, 29 - 31 and 41 - 43
Assigned on Monday September 12, 2011
Due on Tuesday September 13, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 8 # 14 - 22 evens only and # 33 - 36
Page 13 # 23 - 25, 29 - 31 and 41 - 43
Friday, September 9, 2011
Diving into "Leap-Year Births" and SAT Questions
Home Nugget #2
Assigned on Friday September 9, 2011
Due on Monday September 10, 2011
1. Bring required class materials
2. Bring book receipt in anticipation of receiving a textbook
3. Bring solutions to both the media clip and SAT questions (Page 35 # 1 - 16) all completed in your new home nugget notebook
Assigned on Friday September 9, 2011
Due on Monday September 10, 2011
1. Bring required class materials
2. Bring book receipt in anticipation of receiving a textbook
3. Bring solutions to both the media clip and SAT questions (Page 35 # 1 - 16) all completed in your new home nugget notebook
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Welcome to Algebra for the 2011 - 2012 School Year!
Home Nugget #1
Assigned on Thursday September 8, 2011
Due on Friday September 9, 2011
a. Completely fill out class syllabus, making note of required class materials and return to school.
b. Fill out and return Textbook Agreement form if you have not already done so. You WILL NOT receive a math textbook according to school policy unless you return this document.
c. Take time to really examine the sheet you were provided today regarding "Leap Year Births" such that you can contribute meaningfully to any related conversation we have in class tomorrow.
Assigned on Thursday September 8, 2011
Due on Friday September 9, 2011
a. Completely fill out class syllabus, making note of required class materials and return to school.
b. Fill out and return Textbook Agreement form if you have not already done so. You WILL NOT receive a math textbook according to school policy unless you return this document.
c. Take time to really examine the sheet you were provided today regarding "Leap Year Births" such that you can contribute meaningfully to any related conversation we have in class tomorrow.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Have a Phenomenal Summer!
Here is a set of resources (websites, periodicals and books) that I highly recommend and hope that there is sufficient diversity of topics to pique the interest of everyone.
Enjoy.
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcszzgg_249mv9xh7d8
Enjoy.
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcszzgg_249mv9xh7d8
Friday, June 10, 2011
FInal Journal Entry of the School Year
Students were given directions for the final journal entry of the year on Wednesday of this week. Every day we have discussed and tried to make sense of the individual questions and what responding to them might entail.
The journals have a tentative due date of Thursday June 16, but in light of the newly released final exam schedules, may be due as early as Wednesday June 15.
The class math final is scheduled for this MONDAY JUNE 13, 2011.
The journals have a tentative due date of Thursday June 16, but in light of the newly released final exam schedules, may be due as early as Wednesday June 15.
The class math final is scheduled for this MONDAY JUNE 13, 2011.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Students Finally Get to Prove their Mastery of Chapter 11
Home Nugget #18
Assigned on Monday June 6, 2011
Due on Thursday June 9, 2011
For the next four days you will be immersed in practice and collaboration with chapter 11, in particular with lesson 11-9 on solving rational equations.
The problem sets will include problems from lesson 11 itself, the end of chapter test, a Form 2D practice test and the hybrid form 2A and 2B test from the prior weekend.
Your home nugget is to work on any problems you deem neccessary in order to fully master chapter 11. Furthermore, you will be tested on our four most recent calendar problems (including those on the concentric circles pizza slices and crossing the wasteland with limited supplies).
Assigned on Monday June 6, 2011
Due on Thursday June 9, 2011
For the next four days you will be immersed in practice and collaboration with chapter 11, in particular with lesson 11-9 on solving rational equations.
The problem sets will include problems from lesson 11 itself, the end of chapter test, a Form 2D practice test and the hybrid form 2A and 2B test from the prior weekend.
Your home nugget is to work on any problems you deem neccessary in order to fully master chapter 11. Furthermore, you will be tested on our four most recent calendar problems (including those on the concentric circles pizza slices and crossing the wasteland with limited supplies).
Friday, June 3, 2011
A Hybrid End of Chapter 11 Review (Multiple-Choice Format)
Home Nugget #17
Assigned on Friday June 3, 2011
Due on Monday June 6, 2011
From practice sheet with Form 2A on one side and Form 2B on the other, all problems.
Provide solutions right on sheet itself and evidence of problem solving on separate paper to be handed in.
Assigned on Friday June 3, 2011
Due on Monday June 6, 2011
From practice sheet with Form 2A on one side and Form 2B on the other, all problems.
Provide solutions right on sheet itself and evidence of problem solving on separate paper to be handed in.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Keeping the Momentum Going with Chapter 11 End of Chapter Review Problems
Home Nugget #16
Assigned on Thursday June 2, 2011
Due on Friday June 3, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 636 # 39 - 51
Assigned on Thursday June 2, 2011
Due on Friday June 3, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 636 # 39 - 51
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Chapter 11 Starts to Reach Its Inevitable Conclusion
Home Nugget #15
Assigned on Tuesday May 31, 2011
Due on Thursday June 1, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 634 # 9 - 17
Page 635 # 23 - 38
The problems assigned above take you through much of chapter 11 in anticipation of an eventual assessment of this content.
Assigned on Tuesday May 31, 2011
Due on Thursday June 1, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 634 # 9 - 17
Page 635 # 23 - 38
The problems assigned above take you through much of chapter 11 in anticipation of an eventual assessment of this content.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Finding a Way to Cope with Complex Fractions
Home Nugget #14
Assigned on Friday May 27, 2011
Due on Tuesday May 31, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 623 # 1 - 21 odd. Check your solutions to these problems and then make a decision about whether you need to read what is offered at the outset of the lesson on simplifying complex fractions.
Furthermore, although the Funny Face Function Project is due on Thursday June 2, you are expected to provide a near-final draft of your written work and the calculator with the face programmed in by Tuesday. Given that this project is worth a 100 point test grade, this early pseudo-due date allows us to troubleshoot well in advance of the actual date of completion.
For those of you absent on Friday, we spent considerable time working on home nugget problems from #12 and #13 as well as exploring a somewhat new notion of cross products as a means for adding rational expressions with unlike denominators. You can find the groundwork for our conversation on page 618 problem #54.
The specific problems we reviewed included:
Page 604 #28
Page 605 # 45, 52, 53
Page 613 # 39, 40
Page 618 # 44, 46, 48
Finally, students took a self-assessment to get a sense of how much of the content from chapter 11 we've mastered. This can be found on page 607 problems 3 - 5, 8, 9, 12 - 14, 19 - 21, 28 - 30
Assigned on Friday May 27, 2011
Due on Tuesday May 31, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 623 # 1 - 21 odd. Check your solutions to these problems and then make a decision about whether you need to read what is offered at the outset of the lesson on simplifying complex fractions.
Furthermore, although the Funny Face Function Project is due on Thursday June 2, you are expected to provide a near-final draft of your written work and the calculator with the face programmed in by Tuesday. Given that this project is worth a 100 point test grade, this early pseudo-due date allows us to troubleshoot well in advance of the actual date of completion.
For those of you absent on Friday, we spent considerable time working on home nugget problems from #12 and #13 as well as exploring a somewhat new notion of cross products as a means for adding rational expressions with unlike denominators. You can find the groundwork for our conversation on page 618 problem #54.
The specific problems we reviewed included:
Page 604 #28
Page 605 # 45, 52, 53
Page 613 # 39, 40
Page 618 # 44, 46, 48
Finally, students took a self-assessment to get a sense of how much of the content from chapter 11 we've mastered. This can be found on page 607 problems 3 - 5, 8, 9, 12 - 14, 19 - 21, 28 - 30
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Combining Rational Expressions with Unlike Denominators
Home Nugget #13
Assigned on Thursday May 26, 2011
Due on Friday May 27, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 612 # 29 - 34
Page 613 # 39 - 40
Page 618 # 43 - 48
Assigned on Thursday May 26, 2011
Due on Friday May 27, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 612 # 29 - 34
Page 613 # 39 - 40
Page 618 # 43 - 48
Monday, May 23, 2011
Lessons on Multiplication and Division of Rational Expressions
Home Nugget #12
Assigned on Monday May 23, 2011
Due on Thursday May 24, 2011
(Science MCAS on Tuesday and Wednesday disrupts class schedules)
In Algebra I text,
Page 597 # 10 - 14 even, 19, 21, 26, 27
Page 598 # 29 , 32, 33
Page 604 # 28, 29
Page 605 # 35, 36, 43, 45, 52 - 54
In Addition:
Extract whatever content is available in lesson 11-6 on combining rational expressions with like denominators.
Continue work on Funny Face Function Project/Competition due Thursday June 2
Assigned on Monday May 23, 2011
Due on Thursday May 24, 2011
(Science MCAS on Tuesday and Wednesday disrupts class schedules)
In Algebra I text,
Page 597 # 10 - 14 even, 19, 21, 26, 27
Page 598 # 29 , 32, 33
Page 604 # 28, 29
Page 605 # 35, 36, 43, 45, 52 - 54
In Addition:
Extract whatever content is available in lesson 11-6 on combining rational expressions with like denominators.
Continue work on Funny Face Function Project/Competition due Thursday June 2
Friday, May 20, 2011
Dividing Rational Expressions
Home Nugget #11
Assigned on Friday May 20
Due on Monday May 23
In Algebra I text,
Page 597 # 1 - 15 odd
Page 604 # 1 - 15 odd
Odd problems being deliberately assigned to allow work to be checked.
ALSO
Prepare for a quiz on August calendar relay problems and olympiad #20
Assigned on Friday May 20
Due on Monday May 23
In Algebra I text,
Page 597 # 1 - 15 odd
Page 604 # 1 - 15 odd
Odd problems being deliberately assigned to allow work to be checked.
ALSO
Prepare for a quiz on August calendar relay problems and olympiad #20
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Planning Stages for the Funny Face Function Mini-Project
Home Nugget #10
Assigned on Thursday May 19, 2011
Due on Friday May 20, 2011
Using the graph paper provided in class today, create a working sketch of a face. Label the parts of the face with the appropriate ordered pairs and try to identify the functions that would be used to create these facial elements.
Assigned on Thursday May 19, 2011
Due on Friday May 20, 2011
Using the graph paper provided in class today, create a working sketch of a face. Label the parts of the face with the appropriate ordered pairs and try to identify the functions that would be used to create these facial elements.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Continuing Your Independent Study on Chapter 11
Home Nugget #9
Assigned on Monday May 16, 2011
Due on Thursday May 19, 2011
Students are taking the Mathematics MCAS on Tuesday and Thursday.
A. Re-invent and solve four recent relay calendar problems #12, 13, 16, 17 as well as five problems from math olympiad #20.
B. Prepare for a quiz on lessons 11-1 to 11-3
Assigned on Monday May 16, 2011
Due on Thursday May 19, 2011
Students are taking the Mathematics MCAS on Tuesday and Thursday.
A. Re-invent and solve four recent relay calendar problems #12, 13, 16, 17 as well as five problems from math olympiad #20.
B. Prepare for a quiz on lessons 11-1 to 11-3
Friday, May 13, 2011
Multiplying Rational Expressions
Home Nugget #8
Assigned on Friday May 13, 2011
Due on Monday May 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 592 # 15 - 25
Page 593 # 27 - 29 and # 34 - 37
Assigned on Friday May 13, 2011
Due on Monday May 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 592 # 15 - 25
Page 593 # 27 - 29 and # 34 - 37
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Simplifying Rational Expressions
Home Nugget #7
Assigned on Wednesday May 11, 2011
Due on Friday May 13, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 586 # 18 - 21
Page 587 # 34 - 44 and 46, 47
Assigned on Wednesday May 11, 2011
Due on Friday May 13, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 586 # 18 - 21
Page 587 # 34 - 44 and 46, 47
Monday, May 9, 2011
Exploring Inverse Variation
Home Nugget #6
Assigned on Monday May 9, 2011
Due on Wednesday Mary 11, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 580 # 10, 12, 14, 15 and 22 - 24
Page 581 # 27 - 33 and 39, 40
Assigned on Monday May 9, 2011
Due on Wednesday Mary 11, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 580 # 10, 12, 14, 15 and 22 - 24
Page 581 # 27 - 33 and 39, 40
Friday, May 6, 2011
Applying all our Talents to Solving Counting Principle Problems from
Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Friday May 6
Due on Monday May 9
From xeroxed double-sided sheet,
Page 986 # 29 - 32 and 37 - 40 and 45 - 48
Page 987 # 54 - 58
Assigned on Friday May 6
Due on Monday May 9
From xeroxed double-sided sheet,
Page 986 # 29 - 32 and 37 - 40 and 45 - 48
Page 987 # 54 - 58
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Ready to Differentiate Between Permutations and Combinations
Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Wednesday May 4, 2011
Due on Friday May 6, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 659 # 32 - 35
Page 660 # 36 - 40, 43 - 48
Page 661 # 49, 53, 54
Assigned on Wednesday May 4, 2011
Due on Friday May 6, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 659 # 32 - 35
Page 660 # 36 - 40, 43 - 48
Page 661 # 49, 53, 54
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Arrangements Where Order Matters Are Permutations
Home Nugget #3 of the 5th Term
Assigned on Tuesday May 3, 2011
Due on Wednesday May 4, 2011
Review your class notes on all of the permutation and fundamental counting principle problems we encountered today. Furthermore, reinvent calendar problem #8 so that you can solve any problem asking for the sum of all odd numbers from one value to another inclusive.
Assigned on Tuesday May 3, 2011
Due on Wednesday May 4, 2011
Review your class notes on all of the permutation and fundamental counting principle problems we encountered today. Furthermore, reinvent calendar problem #8 so that you can solve any problem asking for the sum of all odd numbers from one value to another inclusive.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Viewing the Fundamental Counting Principle as the Keystone Concept in Permutation and Combination Problems
Home Nugget #2 of the 5th Term
Assigned on Monday May 2, 2011
Due on Tuesday May 3, 2011
Review and reflect on today's notes. We covered the following concepts and you want to take this opportunity to not only review the solution process but also ask whether you can apply today's thinking to future scenarios:
A. Sampling and Bias
B. Fundamental Counting Principle
Assigned on Monday May 2, 2011
Due on Tuesday May 3, 2011
Review and reflect on today's notes. We covered the following concepts and you want to take this opportunity to not only review the solution process but also ask whether you can apply today's thinking to future scenarios:
A. Sampling and Bias
B. Fundamental Counting Principle
Friday, April 29, 2011
Starting Off Term 5 with A Lesson Grounded in Understanding
Home Nugget #1 of the 5th Term
Assigned on April 29, 2011
Due on Monday May 2, 2011
Re-invent (as demonstrated in the example in class today and previous examples throughout the school year) and solve the following problems:
A. Problems 1, 2 and 3 from the August 2010 Calendar Relay Problems
B. # 1 - 7, 10 , 12, 14, 16, 17, 20 - 24, 28 - 30 from the cumulative test for chapters 7 to 10.
Assigned on April 29, 2011
Due on Monday May 2, 2011
Re-invent (as demonstrated in the example in class today and previous examples throughout the school year) and solve the following problems:
A. Problems 1, 2 and 3 from the August 2010 Calendar Relay Problems
B. # 1 - 7, 10 , 12, 14, 16, 17, 20 - 24, 28 - 30 from the cumulative test for chapters 7 to 10.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Taking Time to Really Dissect Open-Response Questions
Home Nugget #29
Assigned on Wednesday April 27, 2011
Due on Friday April 29, 2011
(LAST LESSON OF THE 4th TERM!)
From 2003 Math MCAS Problems 22, 28, 29, 39
Assigned on Wednesday April 27, 2011
Due on Friday April 29, 2011
(LAST LESSON OF THE 4th TERM!)
From 2003 Math MCAS Problems 22, 28, 29, 39
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Five Days Remain in the 4th Marking Term!
Home Nugget #27
Assigned on Monday April 25, 2011
Due on Tuesday April 26, 2011
Consider your performance on today's 10 journal questions and in doing so, prepare # 11 - 22 for grading tomorrow.
Assigned on Monday April 25, 2011
Due on Tuesday April 26, 2011
Consider your performance on today's 10 journal questions and in doing so, prepare # 11 - 22 for grading tomorrow.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Opportunities to Pursue Over the April Vacation
Home Nugget #26
Assigned on Friday April 15, 2011
Due on Monday April 25
A. Journal Entry for the 4th Term (22 questions from chapters 6, 7 and 9)
B. Prepare your 4th term notes for a notebook check
C. Anticipate a cumulative assessment on chapters 7 through 10. (we have such an assessment after every extended recess in preparation for our final exam in June)
Assigned on Friday April 15, 2011
Due on Monday April 25
A. Journal Entry for the 4th Term (22 questions from chapters 6, 7 and 9)
B. Prepare your 4th term notes for a notebook check
C. Anticipate a cumulative assessment on chapters 7 through 10. (we have such an assessment after every extended recess in preparation for our final exam in June)
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Final Efforts Before Tomorrow's Chapter 10 Assessment
Home Nugget #25
Assigned on Thursday April 13, 2011
Due on Friday April 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 570 # 45 - 48 and 51 - 53
Page 572 - 573 # 1 - 12
Assigned on Thursday April 13, 2011
Due on Friday April 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 570 # 45 - 48 and 51 - 53
Page 572 - 573 # 1 - 12
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Anticipating A Summative Assessment on Chapter 10
Home Nugget #24
Assigned on Wednesday April 13, 2011
Due on Thursday April 14, 2011
From Form 2D Practice Test for Chapter 10
Assigned on Wednesday April 13, 2011
Due on Thursday April 14, 2011
From Form 2D Practice Test for Chapter 10
Monday, April 11, 2011
Distance Formula and Similar Triangles
Home Nugget #23
Assigned on Monday April 13, 2011
Due on Wednesday April 14, 2011 (Field trip on Tuesday)
In Algebra I text,
Page 571
# 1 - 25
Assigned on Monday April 13, 2011
Due on Wednesday April 14, 2011 (Field trip on Tuesday)
In Algebra I text,
Page 571
# 1 - 25
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Settling Into Our Chapter Review (with one lesson remaining)
Home Nugget #22
Assigned on Friday April 8, 2011
Due on Monday April 11, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 568 #9 - 23
Page 569 # 24 - 30
Assigned on Friday April 8, 2011
Due on Monday April 11, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 568 #9 - 23
Page 569 # 24 - 30
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Deciding Whether the Distance Formula is Worth our Time
Home Nugget #21
Assigned on Thursday April 7, 2011
Due on Friday April 8, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 557 # 18 - 20
Page 558 # 21 - 23, 26, 28, 30, 36, 41
Assigned on Thursday April 7, 2011
Due on Friday April 8, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 557 # 18 - 20
Page 558 # 21 - 23, 26, 28, 30, 36, 41
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Continuing to Aggressively Target MCAS Open-Response Questions
Home Nugget #20
Assigned on Wednesday April 6, 2011
Due on Thursday April 7, 2011
Five open-response questions from 2008 MCAS.
Lesson will be collected and two questions will be graded.
Assigned on Wednesday April 6, 2011
Due on Thursday April 7, 2011
Five open-response questions from 2008 MCAS.
Lesson will be collected and two questions will be graded.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Enrichment Activities that Build on Class Content
Home Nugget #19
Assigned on Tuesday April 5, 2011
Due on Wednesday April 6, 2011
From sheets provided in class:
1. Wheel of Theodorus (to be partially completed on graph paper)
Problems 1 - 8
2. More Than One Square Root (to be completed on separate sheet of paper)
Problems 1 - 6
Assigned on Tuesday April 5, 2011
Due on Wednesday April 6, 2011
From sheets provided in class:
1. Wheel of Theodorus (to be partially completed on graph paper)
Problems 1 - 8
2. More Than One Square Root (to be completed on separate sheet of paper)
Problems 1 - 6
Monday, April 4, 2011
Enrichment Content - Taking A Moment to Let it All Sink in
Home Nugget #18
Assigned on Monday April 4, 2011
Due on Tuesday April 5, 2011
Continue to work on and prepare for assessments on:
1. January calendar problems
2. Olympiad #16
3. Equation of a parabola given three points
4. Derivation of the quadratic formula
5. Graphs of families of functions
Assigned on Monday April 4, 2011
Due on Tuesday April 5, 2011
Continue to work on and prepare for assessments on:
1. January calendar problems
2. Olympiad #16
3. Equation of a parabola given three points
4. Derivation of the quadratic formula
5. Graphs of families of functions
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Testing Out More Challenging Radical Equations and Testing the Field with Four MCAS Open-Response Questions
Home Nugget #17
Assigned on Thursday March 31, 2011
Due on Monday April 4, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 544 # 35 - 42
Page 545 # 50 - 53 and 63 - 66
ALSO
From Handout, problems 22, 28, 29, 39 (MCAS open-response questions)
All work to be completed neatly on separate sheet of paper(s)
Assigned on Thursday March 31, 2011
Due on Monday April 4, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 544 # 35 - 42
Page 545 # 50 - 53 and 63 - 66
ALSO
From Handout, problems 22, 28, 29, 39 (MCAS open-response questions)
All work to be completed neatly on separate sheet of paper(s)
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Solving Radical Equations - Any Surprises in Store?
Home Nugget #15
Assigned on Tuesday March 29, 2011
Due on Thursday March 31, 2011 (Parent Conferences are scheduled for tomorrow)
In Algebra I text,
Page 544 # 23 - 28, 43 - 49
Page 545 # 54 - 56
Assigned on Tuesday March 29, 2011
Due on Thursday March 31, 2011 (Parent Conferences are scheduled for tomorrow)
In Algebra I text,
Page 544 # 23 - 28, 43 - 49
Page 545 # 54 - 56
Monday, March 28, 2011
Asserting Mastery of Radical Operations
Home Nugget #14
Assigned on Monday March 28, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 29, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 539 # 32 - 43
Assigned on Monday March 28, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 29, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 539 # 32 - 43
Friday, March 25, 2011
Simplifying Radical Expressions with Analogous Operations
Home Nugget #13
Assigned on Friday March 25, 2011
Due on Monday March 28, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 532 # 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38
Page 538 # 1 - 10
Assigned on Friday March 25, 2011
Due on Monday March 28, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 532 # 17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38
Page 538 # 1 - 10
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Chapter 9 Assessments
Home Nugget #12
Assigned on Thursday March 24, 2011
Due on Friday March 25, 2011
All problems from sheet titled Chapter 9 Test Form 2C
10 problems will be graded and lesson will count as a 20 point quiz grade.
Make sure to submit all solutions on test sheet and all work/evidence on separate paper.
Assigned on Thursday March 24, 2011
Due on Friday March 25, 2011
All problems from sheet titled Chapter 9 Test Form 2C
10 problems will be graded and lesson will count as a 20 point quiz grade.
Make sure to submit all solutions on test sheet and all work/evidence on separate paper.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Simplifying Radical Expressions
Home Nugget #11
Assigned on Tuesday March 22, 2011
Due on Thursday March 24, 2011 (ELA MCAS on Wed.)
In Algebra I text,
Page 531 # 1 - 7
Page 532 # 8 - 16
Assigned on Tuesday March 22, 2011
Due on Thursday March 24, 2011 (ELA MCAS on Wed.)
In Algebra I text,
Page 531 # 1 - 7
Page 532 # 8 - 16
Monday, March 21, 2011
Questions Spanning Chapters 1 - 9
Home Nugget #10
Assigned on Monday March 21, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 22, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 522 and 523
Numbers 1 - 12
Assigned on Monday March 21, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 22, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 522 and 523
Numbers 1 - 12
Friday, March 18, 2011
Exponential Change: Growth and Decay
Home Nugget #9
Assigned on Friday March 18, 2011
Due on Monday Monday March 21, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 512 # 1 - 4
Page 520 # 41 - 45
&
study for a summative assessment on chapter 9 (quadratic and exponential functions)
Assigned on Friday March 18, 2011
Due on Monday Monday March 21, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 512 # 1 - 4
Page 520 # 41 - 45
&
study for a summative assessment on chapter 9 (quadratic and exponential functions)
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Giving Students What they Need: Practice Galore with Solving Quadratic Functions/Equations
Home Nugget #8
Assigned on Wednesday March 16, 2011
Due on Friday March 18, 2011
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 735 lesson 9 - 2 # 16, 22
lesson 9 - 3 # 5, 6, 14, 21
Page 736 lesson 9 - 4 # 11, 14
# 21, 22, 23
Assigned on Wednesday March 16, 2011
Due on Friday March 18, 2011
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 735 lesson 9 - 2 # 16, 22
lesson 9 - 3 # 5, 6, 14, 21
Page 736 lesson 9 - 4 # 11, 14
# 21, 22, 23
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
After a Day of Intense Problem-Solving: An Evening with MCAS Open-Response Questions
Home Nugget #7
Assigned on Tuesday March 15, 2011
Due on Wednesday March 16, 2011
MCAS Open-Response Questions
From 2006 #39
From 2007 # 9
Assigned on Tuesday March 15, 2011
Due on Wednesday March 16, 2011
MCAS Open-Response Questions
From 2006 #39
From 2007 # 9
Friday, March 11, 2011
Practice Problems from Ch. 9 Covering Solving Quadratics from Graphing to the Formula
Home Nugget #6 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Friday March 11, 2011
Due on Monday March 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 518 # 13 - 20, 26
Page 519 # 29 - 33, 38 - 40
Assigned on Friday March 11, 2011
Due on Monday March 14, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 518 # 13 - 20, 26
Page 519 # 29 - 33, 38 - 40
Thursday, March 10, 2011
More Completing the Square and the Quadratic Formula
Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Thursday March 10
Due on Friday March 11
In Algebra I text
Page 497 # 16 - 19, 21 - 22, 26 - 28
Page 498 # 35 - 38
Assigned on Thursday March 10
Due on Friday March 11
In Algebra I text
Page 497 # 16 - 19, 21 - 22, 26 - 28
Page 498 # 35 - 38
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
More MCAS Open-Response Questions
Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Wednesday March 9, 2011
Due on Thursday March 10, 2011
Given the extent of our conversations about your recent open-response attempts, tonight's efforts should reflect your newly found understanding of what it takes to earn a 4 on these problems.
From 2006 8th grade MCAS
problems 28 and 29
Assigned on Wednesday March 9, 2011
Due on Thursday March 10, 2011
Given the extent of our conversations about your recent open-response attempts, tonight's efforts should reflect your newly found understanding of what it takes to earn a 4 on these problems.
From 2006 8th grade MCAS
problems 28 and 29
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Completing the Square - Mercifully, An Alternative to Graphing
Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Tuesday March 8, 2011
Due on Wednesday March 9, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 489 # 14 - 19 and 26 - 31
Page 490 # 35, 36, 38, 39
Assigned on Tuesday March 8, 2011
Due on Wednesday March 9, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 489 # 14 - 19 and 26 - 31
Page 490 # 35, 36, 38, 39
Monday, March 7, 2011
Term 4 Begins in Earnest - We Keep Plugging Away at Quadratic Functions by Graphin
Home Nugget #2 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Monday March 7, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 8, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 476 # 39 - 41
Page 477 # 44 - 46
Page 483 # 1 - 5 and 13 - 17
Assigned on Monday March 7, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 8, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 476 # 39 - 41
Page 477 # 44 - 46
Page 483 # 1 - 5 and 13 - 17
Friday, March 4, 2011
First Nugget of the 4th Marking Term
Home Nugget #1
Assigned on Friday March 4, 2011
Due on Monday March 7, 2011
With our conversations about strategies for answering open-response questions in mind,
attempt:
Problems 9 and 22 from the 2006 8th grade MCAS
Assigned on Friday March 4, 2011
Due on Monday March 7, 2011
With our conversations about strategies for answering open-response questions in mind,
attempt:
Problems 9 and 22 from the 2006 8th grade MCAS
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Graphing Quadratic Functions Using a Host of Strategies
Home Nugget # 29
Assigned on Thursday March 3, 2011
Due on Friday March 4, 2011
From Practice Sheet from Lesson 9-1
Problems 1- 13
Assigned on Thursday March 3, 2011
Due on Friday March 4, 2011
From Practice Sheet from Lesson 9-1
Problems 1- 13
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Graphing Quadratic Functions Chapter 9 - 1
Home Nugget #28
Assigned on Tuesday March 1, 2011
Due on Thursday March 3, 2011
The assignment is being spread out over the course of two days because many of the 8th graders were on a field trip to the House of Blues today. This caused a shift in our lesson sequence.
In Algebra I text,
Page 475 # 5 - 9
Page 476 # 26, 27
Assigned on Tuesday March 1, 2011
Due on Thursday March 3, 2011
The assignment is being spread out over the course of two days because many of the 8th graders were on a field trip to the House of Blues today. This caused a shift in our lesson sequence.
In Algebra I text,
Page 475 # 5 - 9
Page 476 # 26, 27
Monday, February 28, 2011
Re-Inventing Problems for the Purpose of Deepening Understanding
Home Nugget #27
Assigned on Monday February 28, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 1, 2011
Re-invent and solve five olympiad problems from today's olympiad #15
Prepare for tomorrow's summative exam on chapters 1 - 6
Assigned on Monday February 28, 2011
Due on Tuesday March 1, 2011
Re-invent and solve five olympiad problems from today's olympiad #15
Prepare for tomorrow's summative exam on chapters 1 - 6
Friday, February 18, 2011
Squeezing Some Productivity out of the February Recess
Home Nugget #26
Assigned on Friday February 18, 2011
Due on Monday February 28, 2011
1. In Algebra I text,
Pages 462 - 464 # 11 - 63
Page 465 # 1 - 32
2. Expect 3 Assessments in the span of our return week on the following:
A. Chapter 8 - Factoring Polynomials and Using the Zero Product Property to solve equations.
B. Most recent five math olympiads, last set of calendar problems and recent enrichment topics including such themes as Pascal's triangle, Euclid's algorithm for finding gcfs and the Sieve of Eratosthenes.
C. Whole-book cumulative (similar to the Super-Bowl themed problems)
3. For 226 only, Super-Bowl themed problems
Assigned on Friday February 18, 2011
Due on Monday February 28, 2011
1. In Algebra I text,
Pages 462 - 464 # 11 - 63
Page 465 # 1 - 32
2. Expect 3 Assessments in the span of our return week on the following:
A. Chapter 8 - Factoring Polynomials and Using the Zero Product Property to solve equations.
B. Most recent five math olympiads, last set of calendar problems and recent enrichment topics including such themes as Pascal's triangle, Euclid's algorithm for finding gcfs and the Sieve of Eratosthenes.
C. Whole-book cumulative (similar to the Super-Bowl themed problems)
3. For 226 only, Super-Bowl themed problems
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Factoring Difference of Squares: Not an Altogether Unexpected Twist on Factoring
Home Nugget #25
Assigned on Thursday February 17, 2011
Due on Friday February 18, 2011
In Algebra I text,
page 451
# 17 - 24
# 29 - 34
Assigned on Thursday February 17, 2011
Due on Friday February 18, 2011
In Algebra I text,
page 451
# 17 - 24
# 29 - 34
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Appication of Trinomial Factoring
Home Nugget #24
Assigned on Wednesday February 16, 2011
Due on Thursday February 17, 2011
In Algebra I test,
Page 445
# 11 - 29 odd
# 31, 32, 35 - 37
# 40, 41
Assigned on Wednesday February 16, 2011
Due on Thursday February 17, 2011
In Algebra I test,
Page 445
# 11 - 29 odd
# 31, 32, 35 - 37
# 40, 41
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
The Factoring Plot Thickens: Trinomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c
Home Nugget #23
Assigned on Tuesday February 15, 2011
Due on Wednesday February 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 444 # 1 - 9
Assigned on Tuesday February 15, 2011
Due on Wednesday February 16, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 444 # 1 - 9
Monday, February 14, 2011
Factoring Strategies from 8-1 to 8-3
Home Nugget #22
Assigned on Monday February 14, 2011
Due on Tuesday February 15, 2011
* Finish any remaining problems from chapter 7 test form 3
* Review your last four olympiads and your last set of calendar problems,
* Make sure you are well-versed with:
- Euclid's algorithm for finding the gcf of different terms
- Sieve of Erasthosthenes for primes and the definition of Mersenne Primes
- Pascal's triangle
Assigned on Monday February 14, 2011
Due on Tuesday February 15, 2011
* Finish any remaining problems from chapter 7 test form 3
* Review your last four olympiads and your last set of calendar problems,
* Make sure you are well-versed with:
- Euclid's algorithm for finding the gcf of different terms
- Sieve of Erasthosthenes for primes and the definition of Mersenne Primes
- Pascal's triangle
Friday, February 11, 2011
Factoring Polynomials (specifically trinomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c)
Home Nugget #21
Assigned on Friday February 11, 2011
Due on Monday February 14, 2011
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 438 # 13 - 31 odd and 32 - 36
Page 439 # 43 - 45
Assigned on Friday February 11, 2011
Due on Monday February 14, 2011
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 438 # 13 - 31 odd and 32 - 36
Page 439 # 43 - 45
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Delving Into Chapter 8 Factoring Using the Distributive Property
Home Nugget #20
Assigned on Wednesday February 9, 2011
Due on Friday February 10, 2011
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 429 # 13 - 20
Page 430 # 23 - 26, 29 - 32, 38, 40
Assigned on Wednesday February 9, 2011
Due on Friday February 10, 2011
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 429 # 13 - 20
Page 430 # 23 - 26, 29 - 32, 38, 40
Monday, February 7, 2011
Journal Entry for the 3rd Term
Home Nugget #19
Assigned on Monday February 7, 2011
Due on Friday February 11, 2011
As is customarily done every marking period, students were provided with questions that they must respond to in journal format. This implies a number of things:
1. The questions are generally forcing students to reflect on concepts or content that was challenging or integral to our overall course of study.
2. The response require a combination of writing and mathematics such that the student makes a convincing argument for whatever it is they are trying to communicate.
3. The lesson constitutes 10% of the term grade because of its long-term nature and the amount of work required to complete it.
Assigned on Monday February 7, 2011
Due on Friday February 11, 2011
As is customarily done every marking period, students were provided with questions that they must respond to in journal format. This implies a number of things:
1. The questions are generally forcing students to reflect on concepts or content that was challenging or integral to our overall course of study.
2. The response require a combination of writing and mathematics such that the student makes a convincing argument for whatever it is they are trying to communicate.
3. The lesson constitutes 10% of the term grade because of its long-term nature and the amount of work required to complete it.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Is it Possible to Overreach with Chapter 7? Not a Chance.
Home Nugget #18
Assigned on Friday February 4, 2011
Due on Monday February 7, 2011
In Algebra I text
Page 415 # 1 - 25
Page 750 # 1 - 4, 8 - 12, 15 - 17
Assigned on Friday February 4, 2011
Due on Monday February 7, 2011
In Algebra I text
Page 415 # 1 - 25
Page 750 # 1 - 4, 8 - 12, 15 - 17
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Alternative Assessment: Conducting the Error Analysis
Home Nugget #17
Assigned on Thursday February 3
Due on Friday February 4
Error analysis shows common mistakes that happen when performing an operation or executing an algorithm. For example, when students multiply like bases, they often mistakenly add the exponents and multiply the bases. Thus, students might think that 3^5 x 3^7 = 9^12.
Tonight you will write an error analysis for eight topics/themes/operations/algorithms found in chapter 7.
For each topic you must include:
A. Describe the topic you have chosen
B. Identify the error students are likely to make
C. Provide the right method/pathway/perspective for problem-solving and any advice you can offer for choosing this pathway in the future
Assigned on Thursday February 3
Due on Friday February 4
Error analysis shows common mistakes that happen when performing an operation or executing an algorithm. For example, when students multiply like bases, they often mistakenly add the exponents and multiply the bases. Thus, students might think that 3^5 x 3^7 = 9^12.
Tonight you will write an error analysis for eight topics/themes/operations/algorithms found in chapter 7.
For each topic you must include:
A. Describe the topic you have chosen
B. Identify the error students are likely to make
C. Provide the right method/pathway/perspective for problem-solving and any advice you can offer for choosing this pathway in the future
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Getting in Our Fair Share of Practice with Chapter 7 Concepts
Home Nugget #16
Assigned on Tuesday February 1, 2011
Due on Wednesday February 2, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 411 # 11 - 30
Page 412 # 31 - 37, 40 - 43
Page 413 # 55 - 58
Page 414 # 62 - 65
Assigned on Tuesday February 1, 2011
Due on Wednesday February 2, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 411 # 11 - 30
Page 412 # 31 - 37, 40 - 43
Page 413 # 55 - 58
Page 414 # 62 - 65
Monday, January 31, 2011
Synthesizing Content From Chapter 7
Home Nugget #15
Assigned on Monday January 31
Due on Tuesday February 1
From double-sided sheet handed out in class today:
Word Problem Practice # 1 - 7
Enrichment Questions # 1 - 11
Assigned on Monday January 31
Due on Tuesday February 1
From double-sided sheet handed out in class today:
Word Problem Practice # 1 - 7
Enrichment Questions # 1 - 11
Friday, January 28, 2011
Multiplying Polynomials and Seeking Out Special Products
Home Nugget # 14
Assigned on Friday January 28, 2011
Due on Monday January 31, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 407 # 7, 8, 18, 19, 23 - 28, 35 - 39
Page 408 # 40 - 47, 51 a, b
Assigned on Friday January 28, 2011
Due on Monday January 31, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 407 # 7, 8, 18, 19, 23 - 28, 35 - 39
Page 408 # 40 - 47, 51 a, b
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Adding/Subtracting Polynomials & Multiplying A Monomial by a Polynomial
Home Nugget #13
Assigned on Tuesday January 25
Due on Wednesday January 26
In Algebra I text,
Page 386 # 21 - 24
Page 387 # 27 - 28
Page 392 # 7 - 11, 14, 15
Page 393 # 32, 33
Assigned on Tuesday January 25
Due on Wednesday January 26
In Algebra I text,
Page 386 # 21 - 24
Page 387 # 27 - 28
Page 392 # 7 - 11, 14, 15
Page 393 # 32, 33
Monday, January 24, 2011
Identifying, Classifying and Arranging Polynomials
Home Nugget #12
Assigned on Monday January 24, 2011
Due on Tuesday January 25, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 379
# 12 - 21
# 24 - 32 even
# 35 - 41 odd
Assigned on Monday January 24, 2011
Due on Tuesday January 25, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 379
# 12 - 21
# 24 - 32 even
# 35 - 41 odd
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Always Searching for Two Outcomes: Concept Mastery & Concept Application
Home Nugget #11
Assigned on Thursday January 20
Due on Friday January 21
From xeroxed sheets:
Practice side for 7-2 # 2 - 26 even
Word Problem side # 1 - 7
ALSO
all remaining problems form page 372 # 42 - 52 in your Algebra I textbook
Assigned on Thursday January 20
Due on Friday January 21
From xeroxed sheets:
Practice side for 7-2 # 2 - 26 even
Word Problem side # 1 - 7
ALSO
all remaining problems form page 372 # 42 - 52 in your Algebra I textbook
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Why Stop at Multiplication? Let's Divide Monomials as Well
Home Nugget #10
Assigned on Wednesday Jan 19, 2011
Due on Thursday Jan 20, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 371 # 14 - 38 even
Assigned on Wednesday Jan 19, 2011
Due on Thursday Jan 20, 2011
In Algebra I text,
Page 371 # 14 - 38 even
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Concept Review
Home Nugget #9
Assigned on Tuesday January 18, 2011
Due on Wednesday January 19, 2011
In Algebra I text,
page 352, 353 # 1 - 10 where you show/justify your answers
page 364 # 65, 66 and 72 - 82
Assigned on Tuesday January 18, 2011
Due on Wednesday January 19, 2011
In Algebra I text,
page 352, 353 # 1 - 10 where you show/justify your answers
page 364 # 65, 66 and 72 - 82
Friday, January 14, 2011
Multiplying and Simplifying Monomials
Home Nugget # 8
Assigned on Friday January 14, 2011
Due on Tuesday January 18, 2011 (No School Monday in Observance of Dr. King)
In Algebra I text,
Page 362
# 32 - 35
# 38 - 44
# 47 - 49
Page 363
# 54 - 56
# 61
Assigned on Friday January 14, 2011
Due on Tuesday January 18, 2011 (No School Monday in Observance of Dr. King)
In Algebra I text,
Page 362
# 32 - 35
# 38 - 44
# 47 - 49
Page 363
# 54 - 56
# 61
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Identifying and Multiplying Monomials
Home Nugget #7
Assigned on Tuesday January 11
Due on Wednesday January 12
In Algebra I text
Page 349 # 34 - 44
Page 350 # 47, 48, 52 - 54
Assigned on Tuesday January 11
Due on Wednesday January 12
In Algebra I text
Page 349 # 34 - 44
Page 350 # 47, 48, 52 - 54
Monday, January 10, 2011
It Begins - Preparation for A Summative Assessment of Chapter 6
Home Nugget #6
Assigned on Monday January 10
Due on Tuesday January 11
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 346 # 1 - 10
Page 347 # 11 - 22
Page 348 # 23 - 33
Five of these problems will be checked for accuracy in class given that this is a lesson at the end of the chapter when students are striving for mastery.
Assigned on Monday January 10
Due on Tuesday January 11
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 346 # 1 - 10
Page 347 # 11 - 22
Page 348 # 23 - 33
Five of these problems will be checked for accuracy in class given that this is a lesson at the end of the chapter when students are striving for mastery.
Friday, January 7, 2011
It Had to Happen Eventually - Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities
Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Friday January 7, 2010
Due on Monday January 10, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 343 # 13 - 16, 21 - 22
Page 344 # 24, 26 - 29 , 37
Assigned on Friday January 7, 2010
Due on Monday January 10, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 343 # 13 - 16, 21 - 22
Page 344 # 24, 26 - 29 , 37
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Graphing Inequalities in Two Variables
Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Thursday January 6
Due on Friday January 7
In Algebra I text,
Page 337 # 15 - 17, 20 - 21
Page 338 # 25 - 30, 37, 40
Assigned on Thursday January 6
Due on Friday January 7
In Algebra I text,
Page 337 # 15 - 17, 20 - 21
Page 338 # 25 - 30, 37, 40
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Solving Absolute Value Inequalities
Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Wednesday January 5
Due on Thursday January 6
In Algebra I text,
Page 332
# 14 - 20
# 27 - 31
Assigned on Wednesday January 5
Due on Thursday January 6
In Algebra I text,
Page 332
# 14 - 20
# 27 - 31
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Graphing Absolute Value Functions
Home Nugget #2 (of the 3rd Marking Term)
Assigned on Tuesday January 4, 2010
Due on Wednesday January 5, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 325 # 13 - 22
AND # 24, 25, 27, 29 (all four graphed by hand - not copied from a graphing calc.)
Page 326 # 37, 38 (using absolute value equations to find the solutions)
AND # 42 - 45
Assigned on Tuesday January 4, 2010
Due on Wednesday January 5, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 325 # 13 - 22
AND # 24, 25, 27, 29 (all four graphed by hand - not copied from a graphing calc.)
Page 326 # 37, 38 (using absolute value equations to find the solutions)
AND # 42 - 45
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