Friday, May 25, 2012

How To Video Script


FORMAT AS FOLLOWS:
1) Introduction
2) “You will need...” checklist
3) Step 1- 5?
4) Conclusion
5) Statistic regarding topic

Also, a theme song and logo will be shared that you will have to place at the beginning and end of your video.

VIDEOS will be 2 -3 minutes long.

PreAlgebra Chapter 8 Packet 2

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PreAlgebra Chapter 8 Pythagorean and Radicals Assessment







Chapter 8 Basics Packet 2

Algebra (Friday)

Submit Homework 9-51 to 9-55 (13 pts)

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Social Studies (Tuesday and Wednesday)

GET THE INFORMATION:

Fill Out Form: Civil War 150 Years Scavenger Hunt

PreAlgebra (Tuesday)

Pythagorean Theorem


Darth Vader Teaches


What famous movie and t.v. show does not quote the Theorem correctly?


GS 130 , 49, 81, 83

ALGEBRA (Tuesday)

SUBMIT 9-28 to 9-33 (10 pts)


Blog This Statement:
After two days of solving and graphing inequalities, I _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________



Thursday, May 17, 2012

ALGEBRA (FRIDAY)

LT:  Students will write inequalities that represent the solutions on each number line.

SUBMIT SCORE ALGEBRA 9-7 to 9-13 (28 pts)


Students' Task:
You will be given a set of problems by Mrs. W.  On the first page you will need to write an inequality with an (x) for each of the number line problems.  For the top of the page, create the actual number line.

The back set of problems requires you to solve the inequality for (x), then create the number line with the correct open and closed circles.

The last set of problems ask true or false questions.

NEED HELP



COMPLETED WITH THE SET OF PROBLEMS?
You may explore any MATH related app on the iPads.

Facebook IPO

SUBMIT YOUR GUESS

Monday, May 14, 2012

Algebra (Monday) Chapter 8 Review MadPad

Submit 8-122 to 8-124 and 8-126 to 8-128



IT IS TIME!!!
Chapter 8 is now in the books.  In order to review the concept you will create a one minute video describing the concepts!  There is a twist.  You will be using the MadPad HD app.

Terms that you MUST show examples and explain are below...

  • root
  • vertex
  • factor
  • symmetry
  • Zero Product Property
  • generic rectangle
  • Quadratic Formula
  • Standard Form For Quadratics
  • Radical-Square Roots
There are twelve rectangles for creative recording.  Nine rectangles must be filled with LEGIBLE terms with a written example of your own work. (THIS WILL BE NEW WRITINGS)  The remaining three rectangles must be filled with your creative ideas!  You must think of one word to speak or one sound to record to associate with your work.

Make it great and be thankful it's not another worksheet!

Extended Learning: 8-122 to 8-124 and 8-126 to 8-128 

WEDNESDAY: Individual Chapter 8 Test


Monday, May 7, 2012

8-103

Quadratic Formula Method

8-103

PreAlgebra Order of Operations

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ALGEBRA: The Saint Louis Arch

SUBMIT 8-96 to 8-102 (25 pts)


Complete 8-103 and 8-104 Letters C & D only!


THE SAINT LOUIS GATEWAY ARCH

The Background








More Details...
The Saint Louis Gateway Arch has a shape much like a (1) ___________________.  Suppose the x and y represent distances in feet and the origin is the point on the ground directly below the arch's apex.  (Look it up!)

The Task...
Find the vertex (2) _________________ of the arch.  Along with that, find the y intercept (3) ______________________ and both of the
x intercepts (4) ___________________ and (5) _______________________.  After you find all of this, write the formula in standard form (6) _______________________. (Number six will require your complete attention).
Draw a sketch of the arch with all of the items above.  Label everything you know!!!

Production...
Using your iPad and any creation app, find a creative way to get the information to your professional blog.

Friday, May 4, 2012

PreAlgebra (Friday) Chapter 7 Pairs Quiz

Question 6:
Overstock dot come has forgotten to indicate the "You Save" part on the website for this hammock.  What is the percent of decrease  that you will obtain, when a person purchases this item?  Place your work on the back of your quiz.



Question 7: Below are two signs indicating gas prices.  WE WILL FOCUS ON THE TOP LINE ONLY!  Don't worry about the fractions.  Focus on the main dollars and cents!
The EXXON sign is from the 1970's.  The SHELL sign is from today.  Determine the percentage gas has increased!  Show your work on the back of the quiz.

That is $0.54 (54 cents)

That is $3.98 (three dollars and 98 cents)

EXTENDED LEARNING:  Percentage Problems

8-94 Algebra

Thursday, May 3, 2012

ALGEBRA (Thursday)

LT:  Students will be introduced to the Quadratic Formula for quadratic equations that are NOT factorable.

Correct: Radical Worksheet: SUBMIT YOUR SCORE

Quiz #2 Reteaching (View Only The Problems You Missed)

Direct Instruction: 8-91 (ZERO PRODUCT) Doesn't always work!
Direct Instruction: 8-92
Introduction to the Quadratic Formula:


Partners: Write out all steps for 8-94 on paper
Record: Steps on Explain Everything!

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Algebra (Wednesday)

After Quiz #2, complete the problems below...

You MAY use a calculator despite the fact that the directions say you can't.  RADICAL worksheet

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012