Assignments and Information for the week of 12/1/08

This week we start a new marking period with a new textbook: Frogs, Fleas, and Painted Cubes. The mathematics we will be encountering revolves around quadratic equations and their special components. We will shoot hoops and talk about parabolas, and watch frogs jump to see the flight path. Things will move quickly as we have a lot to do before the holidays. As always please remember to get your work in promptly for maximum credit.

12/1/08 (B)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Book exchange, grade review, and remembering expectations
3rd Hour Connections
Classroom Expectations, material distribution.

12/2/08 (A)1st 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
F&F Investigation 1.1
Homework: 1st Hour Page 11 #1-2
2nd-7th Hour Page 11 #1

12/3/08 (B)1st 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Begin F&F Investigation 1.2
3rd Hour Connections
Unit 1 - Pre-Test

12/4/08 (A)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Finish F&F Investigation 1.2
Homework: 1st Hour Page 11 #3, & Page 13 #5
2nd-7th Hour Page 11 #3

12/5/08 (B)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
F&F Investigation 1.3
3rd Hour Connections
Unit 2 -

Start Strong.

Assignments and Information for the week of 11/17/08

This week we expand our knowledge of Growth Factors and Rates, to include Decay Factors and Rates. This will complete our adventure in Growing, Growing, Growing, which or course means the UNIT TEST. For this unit the test will have two parts, one of which will give you the opportunity to apply your knowledge of growth and decay to a real world bio tech scenario. In preparation be sure to take good notes in Science as they may come in handy. Please remember to get your work in promptly for maximum credit, as the Grade book is closes 11/19.

11/17/08 (A)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
G3 Unit Project
3rd Hour Connections
Unit 19 - Correcting Mistakes

11/18/08 (A)1st 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Math Reflection 4 and Begin Unit Test Review

11/19/08 (B)1st 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Complete Unit Test Review
3rd Hour Connections
Unit 19 - Correcting Mistakes

11/20/08 (A)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Unit Test Part I

11/21/08 (B)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Unit Test Part II - A real world application
3rd Hour Connections
Post Test

Finish Strong.

Assignments and Information for the week of 11/10/08

This week we assess our knowledge of Growth Factors and Rates. Along with continuing our new adventure in Growing, Growing, Growing we will take the Ed Performance tests. These tests determine a lot about your future math work, so please try your best. It could be the difference between getting an elective class at your high school next year. Please get your work in promptly for maximum credit(Grade book is closing 11/19).

11/10/08 (B)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Ed Performance Testing
Homework: Page 41 #22

11/11/08 (A)1st 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Ed Performance Testing
Homework: Page 41 #23, Page 44 #36-37
3rd Hour Connections
Unit 16 - A Linear Sequence Investigation

11/12/08 (B)1st & 2nd Hour - No Class - Career Day Presentations
5th, & 6th Hour
G3 Investigation 3.3
7th Hour Explore Inventory

11/13/08 (A)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
G3 Partner Quiz #2
3rd Hour Connections
Unit 16 - A Linear Sequence Investigation

11/14/08 (B)1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Hour
Exponential Decay Activity
Math Reflection 3

Good Luck this week.