Home Nugget #77
Assigned on Friday May 31, 2013
Due on Monday June 3, 2013
Each student was assigned one lesson from the list of lessons we determined we covered this school year. We agreed that each lesson would conform to the following format and criteria:
A. Student will extract the essential main idea(s) of their particular lesson and communicate them in clear, descriptive and concise language. This section is also a chance to warn fellow students about content pitfalls or likely sources of mistakes. This portion should not exceed a paragraph or two.
B. Student will provide one or two sample problems that are straightforward, relatively simple and most importantly, reflect the main ideas fleshed out in part A.
C. Student will provide one or two sample problems that offer greater complexity or sophistication that still reflect the main ideas from part A.
D. Student will offer clear solutions/evidence/pathways for all problems at the end of the lesson so that we can check our work.
ALSO!
Use the following format on your lesson:
Student Name Algebra I
Teacher Name Study Guide for Lesson ________
Homeroom Number
Due Date
AND MAKE SURE YOUR GUIDE DOES NOT EXCEED ONE PAGE FRONT AND BACK!!!
The class also decided to vote for the lessons that best meet the following criteria and award the winners extra credit for the 5th term:
The categories are:
Most Informative Lesson Study Guide
Most Creative Lesson Study Guide
Most Lucid Lesson Study Guide
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
On the Heels of a Multiple-Choice Quiz on Chapter 9, We Expect a Summative Exam Tomorrow
Home Nugget #76
Assigned on Thursday May 30, 2013
Due on Friday May 30, 2013
***LESSONS TO STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM***
3 - 4, 3 - 5, and 4 - 1
Assigned on Thursday May 30, 2013
Due on Friday May 30, 2013
***LESSONS TO STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM***
3 - 4, 3 - 5, and 4 - 1
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
How Well Have We Digested Quadratic and Exponential Functions? Today's Multiple-Choice Exam Gives Us Some Insight
Home Nugget #75
Assigned on Wednesday May 29, 2013
Due on Thursday May 30, 2013
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
3 - 1, 3 - 2 and 3 - 3
ALSO,
You should be putting the finishing touches on our exploration of Sierpinski's Triangle so that you can hand in your completed product first thing tomorrow morning.
Assigned on Wednesday May 29, 2013
Due on Thursday May 30, 2013
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
3 - 1, 3 - 2 and 3 - 3
ALSO,
You should be putting the finishing touches on our exploration of Sierpinski's Triangle so that you can hand in your completed product first thing tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Recognizing the Structure and Regularity of Exponential Growth and Decay Relationships
Home Nugget #74
Assigned on Tuesday May 28, 2013
Due on Wednesday May 29, 2013
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
2-5, 2-6 and 2-8
ALSO
You will have a multiple-choice practice test tomorrow on chapter 9 which covers all of our work with quadratics and exponential relationships.
Assigned on Tuesday May 28, 2013
Due on Wednesday May 29, 2013
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
2-5, 2-6 and 2-8
ALSO
You will have a multiple-choice practice test tomorrow on chapter 9 which covers all of our work with quadratics and exponential relationships.
Friday, May 24, 2013
The Weekend Presents an Opportunity to Consolidate Content in Anticipation of the Final Exam
Home Nugget #73
Assigned on Friday May 24, 2013
Due on Tuesday May 28, 2013
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
At this stage you should have already covered lessons:
1-1
1-2
1-4
1-5
1-9
2-1
On Monday night it is time to get into lessons 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4
On Tuesday of next week we'll solve tons of problems from 9-6 on exponential growth and decay so that by Wednesday you'll be ready for a summative test on the entirety of chapter 9 on quadratics and exponential functions.
Assigned on Friday May 24, 2013
Due on Tuesday May 28, 2013
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
At this stage you should have already covered lessons:
1-1
1-2
1-4
1-5
1-9
2-1
On Monday night it is time to get into lessons 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4
On Tuesday of next week we'll solve tons of problems from 9-6 on exponential growth and decay so that by Wednesday you'll be ready for a summative test on the entirety of chapter 9 on quadratics and exponential functions.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Not Letting Up For an Instant: Crafting a Quality Lesson on Exponential Functions While Addressing Final Exam Content
Home Nugget #72
Assigned on Wednesday May 22, 2013
Due on Friday May 24, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 505 # 1 - 3
Page 506 # 6 - 8, 19, 21
Page 507 # 30 - 35 and 36 - 38
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
Lessons 1-5, 1- 9, 2-1
Assigned on Wednesday May 22, 2013
Due on Friday May 24, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 505 # 1 - 3
Page 506 # 6 - 8, 19, 21
Page 507 # 30 - 35 and 36 - 38
***TONIGHT'S FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
Lessons 1-5, 1- 9, 2-1
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Putting Exponential Functions to Work! (And Setting in Motion Your Preparations for the Final Exam)
Home Nugget #71
Assigned on Wednesday May 22, 2013
Due on Friday May 24, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 505 # 1 - 3
Page 506 # 6 - 8, 19, 21
Page 507 # 30 - 35 and 36 - 38
***FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
Lessons 1-1, 1-2 and 1-4
Assigned on Wednesday May 22, 2013
Due on Friday May 24, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 505 # 1 - 3
Page 506 # 6 - 8, 19, 21
Page 507 # 30 - 35 and 36 - 38
***FINAL EXAM LESSONS***
Lessons 1-1, 1-2 and 1-4
Monday, May 20, 2013
Quadratic Word Problem Immersion
Home Nugget #70
Assigned on Monday May 20, 2013
Due on Wednesday May 22, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 752 # 1 - 12
All problems require synopses along with clear, coherent solutions.
Assigned on Monday May 20, 2013
Due on Wednesday May 22, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 752 # 1 - 12
All problems require synopses along with clear, coherent solutions.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Pulling the Quadratic Story Together in its Entirety
Home Nugget #69
Assigned on Friday May 17, 2013
Due on Monday May 20, 2013
In Algebra textbook,
Page 518 # 13, 17 - 20, and 23
Page 519 # 29 - 31 and # 38 - 40
All problems serve as reinforcement and clarification of the quadratic concepts we've studied in chapter 9.
Assigned on Friday May 17, 2013
Due on Monday May 20, 2013
In Algebra textbook,
Page 518 # 13, 17 - 20, and 23
Page 519 # 29 - 31 and # 38 - 40
All problems serve as reinforcement and clarification of the quadratic concepts we've studied in chapter 9.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Reaching a Stage of Content Mastery with Quadratic Functions
Home Nugget # 68
Assigned on Wednesday May 15, 2013
Due on Thursday May 16, 2013
Solve the quadratic formula 4x^2 - 72 = 24x using as many of our five solution pathways as possible.
A. creating a table
B. graphing
C. factoring
D. completing the square (and then factoring)
E. quadratic formula
If a particular process does not work out, be sure to explain why.
Assigned on Wednesday May 15, 2013
Due on Thursday May 16, 2013
Solve the quadratic formula 4x^2 - 72 = 24x using as many of our five solution pathways as possible.
A. creating a table
B. graphing
C. factoring
D. completing the square (and then factoring)
E. quadratic formula
If a particular process does not work out, be sure to explain why.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Considering Our Myriad Options for Solving Quadratic Functions
Home Nugget #67
Assigned on Monday May 13, 2013
Due on Wednesday May 15, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 497
# 9 - 19 odd
# 23 - 25, 29, 32
AND
today in class we started the process of solving the quadratic function x^2 + 8x + 7 = 0 using the following five methods:
A. creating a table
B. graphing the function
C. factoring
d. completing the square
e. using the quadratic formula
Be sure to finish off this assignment so that we can share answers in class.
Assigned on Monday May 13, 2013
Due on Wednesday May 15, 2013
In Algebra I textbook,
Page 497
# 9 - 19 odd
# 23 - 25, 29, 32
AND
today in class we started the process of solving the quadratic function x^2 + 8x + 7 = 0 using the following five methods:
A. creating a table
B. graphing the function
C. factoring
d. completing the square
e. using the quadratic formula
Be sure to finish off this assignment so that we can share answers in class.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Last Preparations for Monday's MCAS Exam
Home Nugget #66
Assigned on Friday May 10, 2013
Due on Monday May 13, 2013
Make ample use of the online resources available to you at the Department of Education website (found here ) where you can find several years worth of complete Math MCAS exams AND solutions to multiple-choice, short-answer and open-response questions.
On Monday you will take session I of the Math MCAS and follow up with session II on Tuesday when you can use your calculator should you wish.
Assigned on Friday May 10, 2013
Due on Monday May 13, 2013
Make ample use of the online resources available to you at the Department of Education website (found here ) where you can find several years worth of complete Math MCAS exams AND solutions to multiple-choice, short-answer and open-response questions.
On Monday you will take session I of the Math MCAS and follow up with session II on Tuesday when you can use your calculator should you wish.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
While Effective 100% of the Time, Completing the Square is NOT Always the Most Convenient Pathway
Home Nugget #64
Assigned on Thursday May 9, 2013
Due on Friday May 10, 2013
In Algebra textbook,
Page 489
# 13 - 31 odds solve these quadratic functions by completing the square
Assigned on Thursday May 9, 2013
Due on Friday May 10, 2013
In Algebra textbook,
Page 489
# 13 - 31 odds solve these quadratic functions by completing the square
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Tackling Five Quadratic Graphing Challenges as We Add to Our Options for Solving These Functions
Home Nugget #63
Assigned on Tuesday May 7, 2013
Due on Thursday May 9, 2013
In Algebra textbook,
Page 735 lesson 9-1 # 14 and 17
Page 735 lesson 9-2 # 11, 16, 22
Assigned on Tuesday May 7, 2013
Due on Thursday May 9, 2013
In Algebra textbook,
Page 735 lesson 9-1 # 14 and 17
Page 735 lesson 9-2 # 11, 16, 22
Monday, May 6, 2013
We Enter the 5th Term Committed to Mastering The Art of Solving Quadratic Equations
Home Nugget #62
Assigned on Monday May 6, 2013
Due on Tuesday May 7, 2013
Expect to graph several quadratic functions tomorrow for the purpose of solving their related equations. The graphs will vary in type, from those that have two solutions to those that have none.
It would be wise to revisit lessons 9-1 and 9-2 in preparation.
Assigned on Monday May 6, 2013
Due on Tuesday May 7, 2013
Expect to graph several quadratic functions tomorrow for the purpose of solving their related equations. The graphs will vary in type, from those that have two solutions to those that have none.
It would be wise to revisit lessons 9-1 and 9-2 in preparation.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Welcome to the 5th Term: Your Final Marking Period As An 8th Grader!
Home Nugget # 61
Assigned on Friday May 3, 2013
Due on Monday May 6, 2013
As we wind into our last full week before the Mathematics MCAS, we continue to fortify ourselves by dissecting open-response questions which constitute 40% of the overall test grade.
To this end, make mincemeat out of this weekends 4 open-response questions, # 9 , 22, 28 and 29.
The focus is on accurate solutions, clear explanations and attention to detail (like reporting units if they are provided)
Assigned on Friday May 3, 2013
Due on Monday May 6, 2013
As we wind into our last full week before the Mathematics MCAS, we continue to fortify ourselves by dissecting open-response questions which constitute 40% of the overall test grade.
To this end, make mincemeat out of this weekends 4 open-response questions, # 9 , 22, 28 and 29.
The focus is on accurate solutions, clear explanations and attention to detail (like reporting units if they are provided)
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Last Home Nugget of the 4th Term!
Home Nugget #60
Assigned on Wednesday May 1, 2013
Due on Friday May 3, 2013
In Algebra I text,
Page 484
# 23 - 29 odd
# 34 - 37
Assigned on Wednesday May 1, 2013
Due on Friday May 3, 2013
In Algebra I text,
Page 484
# 23 - 29 odd
# 34 - 37
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