Assignments and Information for the week of 5/19/08

After another test day we take our knowledge of Linear Relationships and by the end of the week use this knowledge to revisit the Pythagorean Theorem. Prior to that will go over the concepts of Squares and Square Roots. Our discussion of Squares will center on area, and will involve the squares right under your feet. Rational or Irrational will be our big question for Square Roots. Once we got that down our trip to ancient Greece for our visit with Pythagoras should end being more fun than work.

Please remember to submit all assignments timely to ensure the highest level of credit.

5/19/08 Finish Unit Test

5/20/08 Area of a Square - Communicator Drill
In pairs students draw squares, and determine the area.

5/21/08 Square Roots - Skill Builder #15 & 19
Homework: Green Sheet-Problem Solving Page 34 #25-27, Page 42 #22-30

5/22/08 Pythagorean Theorem - LFP Investigation 3.1 Page 31-32
Homework: Green Sheet LFP Page 38 #5-7

5/23/08 More Pythagorean Theorem - LFP Investigation 3.3 Page 35


We are halfway to Summer. Enjoy the long weekend.

Assignments and Information for the week of 5/12/08

This week we will complete our investigations of Linear Relationships. Graphs, Tables and Equations have given us many ways to compare, contrast, and evaluate the Linear situations we have encountered. Of course that means it is time for a test. We will spend at least one day reviewing as well organizing our notes, so that everyone will have the best opportunity to be successful. This week requires your best effort.

Please remember to submit all assignments timely to ensure the highest level of credit.

5/12/08 Patterns In Linear Equations and Graphs - (Math Builder Skill #15 31-32)
Homework: Green Sheet TBA

5/13/08 More with Linear Equations and Graphs - (B2A Page 438-448, selected problems)
Homework: Green Sheet TBA

5/14/08 Test Review and Folder preparation.
Homework: Study Review Sheets

5/15/08 Last Questions
Begin Unit Test

5/16/08 Finish Unit Test


Two weeks down, four to go.

Assignments and Information for the week of 5/05/08

This week we will take our understanding of Linear Relationships and add the concept of SLOPE. Slope and the use of the y-intercept will help us to make educated guesses about the graph generated by a specific Linear Relationship, as well compare relationships to each other.

Please remember to submit all assignments timely to ensure the highest level of credit.

5/05/08 Grades and Expectations.
This is the last marking period for the year, and I believe it is very important that each student understands what is at stake for the remainder of the year. So today we will revisit the classroom expectations and I will have individuals discussions with everyone to talk about past performance and goals for this last six weeks.

5/06/08 Investigation 4.1 - Climbing Stairs (MSA Page 70-71)

5/07/08 Investigation 4.2 - Finding the Slope of a Line (MSA 72-74)
Homework: Green Sheet # (MSA Pg. 79 #8-12)

5/08/08 Understanding Slope - (Math Builder Skill #14 29-30)
Homework: Green Sheet # (Math Builder TBD)

5/09/08 Patterns In Linear Equations and Graphs - (Math Builder Skill #15 31-32)


Let's start this marking period off strong.