Assignment and Information for the Week of 12/17/07

This week we continue Frogs, Fleas and Painted Cubes, which is a look at Quadratic Functions. Last week we looked and graphs and tables and found some of the characteristics of Quadratics. Now we will look at creating the equations. Again we will use our knowledge of Area and Perimeter to help us out. Remember to keep your binder organized. Think of it as your Math Brain, which if cluttered will not function well. Please submit all assignments timely to ensure the highest level of credit.

12/17/07 Begin Investigation 1.3 - Writing an Equation
Homework: Page 13 #6

12/18/07 Finish Investigation 1.3 - Writing an Equation
Homework: Page 14 #7-8

12/19/07 Mathematical Reflection and Quiz preparation
Today we will reflect on the work we have done in Investigation 1. Binders will be checked for organization and content and we will have some problems to work on as a group with the goal of being well-prepared for Thursday's Quiz.

12/20/07 Investigation 1 QUIZ

12/21/07 Begin Investigation 2.1 - Trading Land

Have a great break and I'll see you next year!!

Assignment and Information for the Week of 12/10/07

This week we begin Frogs, Fleas and Painted Cubes, which is a look at Quadratic Functions. Similar to the Linear and Exponential Functions we have encountered, we will examine the graphs, tables, and equations of this new concept. Using our knowledge of Area and Perimeter our first investigation will help us create the first series of data to examine. Remember to keep your binder organized. Think of it as your Math Brain, which if cluttered will not function well. Please submit all assignments timely to ensure the highest level of credit.

12/10/07 Investigation 1.1 - Staking a Claim
Homework: Page 11 #1-2

12/11/07 Begin Investigation 1.2 - Reading Graphs and Tables
Homework: Page 11 #3, Page 16 #17-18, & #24-25

12/12/07 ACT EXPLORE Testing.
Today you will take an ACT preparation test. This is is a district wide assessment aimed at preparing students for standardized college entrance testing which occurs in high school. Therefore no classes today...and no homework either.

12/13/07 Finish Investigation 1.2 - Reading Graphs and Tables

12/14/07 Begin Investigation 1.3 - Writing and Equation

Have a great week!!

Assignment and Information for the Week of 12/3/07

This week of classes we will complete Growing, Growing, Growing, and finish our work on the concept of Exponential Decay. We will adjust our focus from Growth Factors and Rates to Change Factors and Change Rates. Remember this is the first week of the marking period, get it off to a great start by organizing your notes and binders in preparation for the UNIT TEST later in the week. Please submit all assignments timely to ensure the highest level of credit.

12/03/07 Finish Unit Project - Half-life.
Finding the Equation

12/04/07 Unit Test Review

12/05/07 Unit Test
Remember you can use your notes and anything else in the classroom (other than brains that are not yours) to help you to be successful on the test.

12/06/07 Finish Unit Test

12/07/07 Unit Test return and Textbook exchange.
Today we will get ready for Frogs, Fleas, and Painted Cubes.


Have a great week!!

Assignment and Information for the Week of 11/26/07

Welcome Back!!
This week of classes we will look into the other side of Growing, Growing, Growing, the concept of Exponential Decay. We will continue to focus on Growth Factors and Rates and the major difference growth and decay. Crossing over into the science community we will use the real world application of half life to illustrate the idea of Decay Factor. Remember this is the last week of the marking period. Please submit all assignments timely to ensure the highest level of credit.

11/26/07 Finish Investigation 3.3 - Connecting Growth Rates & Growth Factors

11/27/07 Investigation 4.1 - Making Smaller Ballots
Homework: Page 53 #2

11/28/07 Begin Investigation 4.2 - Fighting Fleas

11/29/07 Finish Investigation 4.2 - Fighting Fleas
Homework: Page 54 #3-5

11/30/07 Investigation Review and a Quiz?

Reminder: Homework Hub this week. Take advantage of this time to finish the marking period off strong.

Have a great 4.5 days

Assignment and Information for the Week of 11/19/07

During this short week of classes we will do our last bit of growing in Growing, Growing, Growing. We will focus on Growth Rates and use a real world application of dealing with bank interest rates or computing sales tax. To aid us in this investigation we will continue our review of decimals, fractions, and percentages and how to convert one to another.

11/19/07 Investigation 3.2 - Investing for the Future
Homework: Page 39 #9, Page 40 #10-15

11/20/07 Investigation 3.3 - Connecting Growth Rates & Growth Factors

11/21/07 No School

11/22/07 Happy Thanksgiving

11/23/07 No School

Reminder: No Homework Hub this week. Take advantage of the time off to relax and refuel for our last week of the marking period.
Have a safe holiday.

Assignment and Information for the Week of 11/12/07

This week we continue the unit on exponential functions in Growing, Growing, Growing. Now that we have an understanding of what happens in an exponential function we can look further into the causes and effects with Growth Factors and Growth Rates. We will use several different exercises to discuss these new topics.This week we will look at situations that have fractional growth. To aid us in this investigation we will review the concepts of decimals, fractions, and percentages. an existing condition and see how that effects our graph. This will also expose us to the complete generic equation for an exponential function. We will compare this to the linear model for similarities and differences.

11/12/07 Finish Investigation 2.3 and Review for tomorrow's QUIZ.
Homework: Page 27 #9-13

11/13/07 Investigation 2 QUIZ
Remember you can use your notes, textbooks, and classroom resources for this assessment.

11/14/07 Quiz Review and Begin Investigation 3.1 - Reproducing Rabbits
Homework: Page 38 #2, Page 39 #4

11/15/07 Complete Investigation 3.1 and Begin Investigation 3.2 - Investing for the Future
Homework: Page 39 #9, Page 40 #10-15
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11/16/07 Complete Investigation 3.2

Reminder: There are just 11 class session before the end of the marking period, which means few remaining oppourtunities to improve or maintain you class grade. Use the Homework Hub this week. Take advantage of this oppourtunity and get some work done. Do not wait until the last minute.
Have a success filled week.

Assignment and Information for the Week of 11/05/07

This week we continue the unit on exponential functions in Growing, Growing, Growing. Now that we have an understanding of what happens in an exponential function we can look further into the causes and effects with Growth Factors and Growth Rates. We will use several different exercises to discuss these new topics.This week we will look at situations that have an existing condition and see how that effects our graph. This will also expose us to the complete generic equation for an exponential function. We will compare this to the linear model for similarities and differences.

11/5/07 Finish Quiz review and work with completing tables and graphs.
Homework: Progress reports go home today to returned tomorrow signed. This is an important assignment as we are half way through the second marking period.

11/6/07 Investigation 2.1 - Y-intercepts other than 1
Homework: Page 24 #2 & Page 25 # 4(a-c)

11/7/07 Investigation 2.2 - Growing Mold
Homework: Page 26 # 5-6

11/8/07 Investigation 2.3 - Studying Snake Populations
Homework: Page 27 # 9-13

11/02/07 Complete Investigation 2
Quiz???

Reminder: Homework Hub is in operation this week. Take advantage of this oppourtunity and get some work done. Do not wait until the last minute.
Have a great week.

Assignment and Information for the Week of 10/29/07

This week we continue the unit on exponential functions in Growing, Growing, Growing. Now that we have an understanding of what happens in an exponential function we can look further into the causes and effects with Growth Factors and Growth Rates. We will use several different exercises to discuss these new topics.This week we will continue using the daily organizer sheet we created. This success tool is only effective if you use it. So keep your work together and organized and this weeks Quiz will be no problem. I mean it will have problems on it but they will be no.... you know what I mean.

10/29/07 Begin Investigation 1.4- Getting Costs in Line
Homework – Page 13 #23, Page 15 #25-30

10/30/07 Finish Investigation 1.4


10/31/07 Review of Investigation 1
Creation of the Equation Comparison sheet

11/01/07 Quiz Investigation 1
Remember you can use your notes, the book, as well as you brain on the quiz, so bring all of them.....and use them! Good Luck

11/02/07 NO SCHOOL TODAY.

Reminder: Homework Hub is back in operation this week, and Mr. Roth will be there as usual on Thursday. Have a great week.

Assignment and Information for the Week of 10/22/07

This week with the MEAP's behind us we will start the unit on exponential functions called Growing, Growing, Growing. We will use several different exercises to build a foundation for understanding the properties of Exponential functions. With a new book comes new opportunities to improve our learning environment. This week we will begin using the daily organizer sheet we created with the hope of keeping our brains (and binders) uncluttered and ready for success.

10/22/07 Investigation 1.1- Making Ballots
Homework – Page 11 #1, 3-6

10/23/07 Begin Investigation 1.2- Requesting a Reward
Homework – Page 12 #10-11, 15-17

10/24/07 Finish Investigation 1.2
Introduction of Exponent Football

10/25/07 Begin Investigation 1.3- Making a New Offer
Homework – Page 13 #23

10/26/07 Finish Investigation 1.3

Reminder: Homework Hub is back in operation this week, and Mr. Roth will be there as usual on Thursday. Have a great week.

Assignment and Information for the Week of 10/15/07

This week we will start preparing for a unit on exponential functions called Growing, Growing, Growing. We will look back at the discussion of variables from last years classwork which hopefully will move some obstacles out of our way. The main focus of this week is the MEAP testing that began 10/9. It is important that all students are as prepared to be successful as possible. In support of that goal no homework will be assigned during the testing. It is my hope that each student will use that time to rest and relax their brain so that they are ready when the exams are given.

10/15/07 Begin review of solving for Variables

10/16/07 Pick up Variable review work

10/17/07 More Variables (3rd Hour only)

10/18/07 No Class -Half Day - MEAP Testing all morning

10/19/07 Finish Variable review.

Please take care of yourselves this week and Good Luck on your MEAP's!!!

Assignment and Information for the Week of 10/8/07

This week we will extend our investigation of the Pythagorean Theorem as it relates to special triangles and how we can use it to find perimeters of figures. The main focus of the next two weeks however is the MEAP testing that begins 10/9. It is important that all students are as prepared to be successful as possible. In support of that goal no homework will be assigned during the testing. It is my hope that each student will use that time to rest and relax their brain so that they are ready when the exams are given.


10/8/07 Review Unit Test


10/9/07 Investigation 4.3 (3rd Hour)


10/10/07 Investigation 4.3 (2nd Hour)

10/11/07 Investgation 4.4


10/12/07 Last day of marking period #1.
Half Day of school. Review and completion of this weeks Investigations.

Please take care of yourselves this week and Good Luck on your MEAP's!!!

Assignment and Information for the Week of 10/1/07

This week we will finish our main work in Looking For Pythagoras with Investigation 3.3 and 4.2. These investigations will explore applications of the Pythagorean Theorem we proved last week. Following that will be an assessment of our learning...yes that means a test. Do not worry however as we will have plenty of time to review and get nagging questions answered this week.

10/1/07 Today will be a homework catch up and question day. Please come to class prepared with questions and problems that need further explaination.

10/2/07 Investigation 3.3

Homework: Page 42 #24, and Page 45 #35

10/3/07 Investigation 4.2

Homework: Page 53 #3-5 & Page 59 #36-37

10/4/07 Unit Test Review Day
I will have some worksheets for this day, and will also answer any questions you may have.

10/5/07 UNIT TEST
Remember you can use your book, notes, & classwork during the test, so be sure to bring ALL you materials to class. GOOD LUCK!!!

Assignments and Information for the Week of 9/24/07

This week we will continue working in Looking For Pythagoras with Investigation 3. This investigation will explore the Pythagorean Theorem itself. Building on concept of square roots and the relationship between a squares side length and its area, we will find an easier way to find unknown distances and areas.

9/24/07 Progress Reports will be handed out to students today. This is an assignment and a chance for everyone to assess the standing of each student and plan for reaching our individual goals for this marking period.
Last weeks QUIZ was postponed to today. Good Luck everyone!!

Homework Assignment: Review Progress Report at home and return it signed by a parent/guardian

9/25/07 Begin Investigation 3.1


9/26/07 Complete Investigation 3.1

Homework Assignment - Page 38 #2, 5, & 6, Page 39 #8-11 (choose 2)

9/27/07 Investigation 3.2

Homework Assignment - Page 41 #23

9/28/07 Investigation 3.3

Homework Assignment - Page 42 #24, Page 44 #35

Assignments and Information for the Week of 9/17/07

This week we will continue working in Looking For Pythagoras with Investigation 2. This investigation will explore the concept of square roots as well as finding relationships between a squares side length and its area.

9/17/07
Begin Investigation 2.1

9/18/07
Finish Investigation 2.1
Homework Assignment - Page 23 #3, Page 26 #42

9/19/07
Investigation 2.2
Homework Assignment - Page 23 #4-6, Page 24 #10, 14, 16, & 18

9/20/07
Finish Investigation 2.2 and.....QUIZ

9/21/07
NO SCHOOL!!! Enjoy the long weekend.