Simply Extending What We Already Know: Graphing Systems of Linear Inequalities

Home Nugget #32
Assigned on Thursday January 31, 2013
**NEW DUE DATE OF Tuesday February 5, 2013**


In Algebra I textbook,

Page 343 # 8 - 16 even and # 19 - 22

Page 344 # 24, 27

**Given that these problems involve graphing systems of linear inequalities which is based entirely on your ability to graph systems of linear equations with a 'twist', it is reasonable to raise the stakes and count the lesson as a quiz grade. Remember that we spoke at length about what it means to show the solution of a system of linear inequalities and that you have several options (colored pencils, arrows, only graphing the solution region) at your disposal.**

Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables

Home Nugget #31
Assigned on Monday January 28, 2013
Due on Thursday January 31, 2013 (long due date because of field trip on Wed)

In Algebra I text

Page 337 # 8 - 16 even and # 20 - 22

Page 338 # 24 - 30 even and # 35 - 36

Giving the Brain What it Craves: Multiple Exposures to Good Content

Home Nugget #30
Assigned on Friday January 25, 2013
Due on Monday January 28, 2013

In Algebra textbook, page 289 Practice Test

# 1 – 6 and # 11 – 18 (make sure to use a system of equations to solve # 14 and 15)

License to Solve Systems of Linear Equations Using the Method of Your Choice

Home Nugget #29
Assigned on Wednesday January 23, 2013
Due on Friday January 25, 2013

In Algebra textbook,

Page 283 # 6, 8, 10, 12 - 13, 17 - 18

Relying Primarily on Combination/Elimination to Solve Systems of Linear Equations

Home Nugget #28
Assigned on Tuesday January 22, 2013
Due on Wednesday January 23, 2013

In Algebra textbook,

Page 276 # 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 24, 25

A Take-Home Assessment to Gauge Comfort with Solving Systems of Linear Equations

Home Nugget #27
Assigned on Wednesday January 16, 2013
Due on Tuesday January January 22, 2013 (Holiday on Monday)

In Algebra textbook,

Page 271 Mid-Chapter Quiz Problems 1 - 18

This lesson counts as a take-home quiz! Expectations include accurate solutions, organized presentation and ample evidence of how you found your answers.

Combination/Elimination Becomes a Third Option for Solving a System of Linear Equations

Home Nugget #26
Assigned on Monday January 14, 2013
Due on Wednesday January 16, 2013

In Algebra textbook,

Page 269 # 12 - 24 even

Page 270 # 35 - 39

Blending Two Methods for Solving Linear Systems

Home Nugget #25
Assigned on Friday January 11, 2013
Due on Monday January 14, 2013

In Algebra I textbook,

Page 263 # 1 - 7

Page 264 # 28, 29, 31

Page 727 Lesson 5-1 # 1 - 9 odd

Using Substitution As An Alternative to Graphing a System of Linear Equalites

Home Nugget #24
Assigned on Wednesday January 9, 2013
Due on Friday January 11, 2013

In Algebra I textbook,

Page 263 # 8 - 18 even and #20

Page 264 # 21, 26, 27

With the Challenged Graphing Poses, It's Worth Another Look

Home Nugget # 23
Assigned on Tuesday January 8, 2013
Due on Wednesday January 9, 2013

In Algebra textbook,

Page 256 # 23, 25, 27

Page 257 # 34 - 39

Page 258 # 42, 44 - 47

Systems of Linear Equations

Home Nugget #22
Assigned on Friday January 4, 2013
Part a due on Monday January 7, 2013
Part b due on Tuesday January 8, 2013

a. Term 2 Evaluation (quiz grade) ***look below for clarification

b. Page 256

# 10 - 15

# 16 - 24 even (solve by graphing)

# 28 & 29 (also solve by graphing)

Page 257

# 40 , 41

***For your convenience, I've re-typed the essay instructions below:

 

Bearing in mind the five recommendations I’ve made and the criteria that constitute your revised class participation rubric, write a one-page essay in the space below where you address the following:

a.     Whether you have real, specific intentions of implementing any improvements in this term and if so, what these are and how you intend to execute them.

b.    Whether improving your performance in mathematics truly matters to you and for what reasons.

c.    Whether you see improvement in your ability as a mathematician over the first two terms and where you hope to be at year’s end.

Learning the Fine Art of Content Study

Home Nugget #21 (1st of the 3rd Term)
Assigned on Thursday January 3, 2013
Due on Friday January 4, 2013

Conduct the same lesson by lesson analysis that we did for lessons 4-1 and 7-2 in class today for lessons 4-2, 4-3 and 4-4. We will tackle 4-5 as a class tomorrow.

Bear in mind that this sort of study strategy is meant to offer you a pathway to deep content understanding and to prepare you for assessments such as tomorrow's practice test.