Week of 9/12/2016

GEOMETRY

• MONDAY: Prove Theorems about Lines and  Angles
• TUESDAY: Prove Theorems about Triangles
• WEDNESDAY: Prove Theorems about Parallelograms
• THURSDAY: Review for Unit 2 Assessment
• FRIDAY: Review for Unit 2 Assessment

College Readiness Math week of 09.12.2016

Tutoring: Tuesday morning and Friday afternoon ( I have a morning meeting on Wednesday)

Assessments: Possible quiz on Friday

Monday
We finish the unit test and work word problems with algebraic expressions. We will run a dice trick in class and analyze why it works.

Help:http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7/expressions.html
HW; None

Tuesday
Day one of the new unit, Linear equations, today the equations have  a  coefficient of one.I want to ensure all students have the foundation for equations.
Help:http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/linear-equations.html
HW; none

Wednesday
Day two of equations, moving to coefficient not equal to one  equation to ensure all students master the concept.
Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-home/alg-basic-eq-ineq/alg-old-school-equations/v/algebra-linear-equations-1
HW; None

Thursday

We move along to the variables on both sides equations using all of the foundational skills of equation solving.
Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-eighth-grade-math/cc-8th-linear-equations-functions
HW; Study for quiz

Friday
Today, you will have a quiz on equations, of varying degrees of difficulty. I am sure all of you will do a fantastic job. After the quiz, you will solve equations with distributive property and/or variables on both sides

Help:http://www.studygs.net/equations.htm ( explore the site, some good materials in there and some material is more advanced than needed)
HW; None

Enjoy the weekend, one week to the September break!

Week of 9/5/2016

Geometry 

• MONDAY: LABOR DAY NO SCHOOL TODAY!!!
• TUESDAY: Review Module 2 Part 1
• WEDNESDAY: Review Module 2 Part 2
• THURSDAY: Cumulative Review of Module 2
• FRIDAY: Module 2 Assessment

College Readiness Math week of 09.05.2016

Tutoring: Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon

Assessments; Test on Thursday and Friday

Monday
Holiday, enjoy !!!

Tuesday
 A return of quiz two for unit one is conducted and I will allow you to make corrections ( no points gained) and a matching activity of  expressions in verbal form and algebraic form.
Help:https://www.palmbeachstate.edu/prepmathlw/Documents/translatingkeywords.pdf
HW; None

Wednesday
We continue with the cards activity and review the unit
Help:http://www.purplemath.com/modules/translat2.htm
HW; Study for part one of the test

Thursday
It is part one of the test today, you shall shine !!!
Help:https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/alg-basics-algebraic-expressions
HW; Study for part two of the test

Friday
It is part two of the unit one test, be ready to shine again!
HW: None

Enjoy the weekend!

Week of 8/29/2016

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT

Open house is tomorrow  Tuesday, August 30, 2016 from 6.00 p.m - 7.30 p.m

GEOMETRY

This week we will continue to talk about the minimum amount of information required to determine if 2 polygons are congruent to each other. We'll also begin using this information to find missing values and measures of the related triangles, along with using the information to develop proofs. I am attaching a few videos for you to watch as a review of what we talked about in Module 1 and Triangle Congruence for Module 2.

Proving Parallel Lines

www.virtualnerd.com/geometry/parallel-perpendicular-lines/proving-parallel/converse-corresponding-angles-postulateCongruent Triangles and Corresponding Parts
www.virtualnerd.com/geometry/congruent-triangles/congruence/triangle-corresponding-parts-exampleProving Triangles Congruent using SSS, SAS
www.virtualnerd.com/geometry/congruent-triangles/proof-sss-sas/coordinate-plane-congruence

College Readiness Math week of 08.29.2016

Tutoring: Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon

Assessment: Quiz on Tuesday or Wednesday

Helpful Websites with the current material

https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/inequality.html

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/pre-algebra/pre-algebra-arith-prop/pre-algebra-ditributive-property/a/distributive-property-explained

Monday

We look at patterns in sidewalks to predict the size and pattern of a future triangle. 

HW: None 

http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/distribution/( Brink may cover, not sure)

Tuesday

Today, you look at Expressions and how to apply the rules of Pascal's Triangle to new problems.  

HW; None 

Wednesday
Focus: Distributive Property ( Day one) 

HW: None

Thursday

Focus: Distributive Property ( Day two) 

HW; None 

Friday 

Focus: Alternate ways to identify an expression
We will have lots of color in class today

HW; None

Have a  great 3 day weekend!

Week of 8/22/16

Geometry

Last week we began talking about Parallel Lines cut by a Transversal. This week, we will continue to discuss the special angles created between parallel lines and transversals and how they can be used to prove relationships among other geometric shapes.

http://www.virtualnerd.com/geometry/parallel-perpendicular-lines/parallel-transversals/transversal-diagram-missing-angles

College Readiness Math

Tutoring: Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon

Assessments: quiz late in the week and a unit test early next week

Monday
You will receive results on the quiz and an extension of writing expressions with miles to KM problem and a movie problem
HW; None

Tuesday
today, we study comparing Equivalent Expressions with a pool expansion
HW;; None


Wednesday
It is constructing equivalent expressions with sidewalk patterns
HW; None

Thursday
A look at sidewalk patterns again today
HW; None


Friday
A look at kitchen floor tiles and the total number of tiles.
HW ; None

Week of 8/15/2016

Geometry

• MONDAY: 1.5 Symmetry (Pre-Assessment) 
• TUESDAY: 1. 6 Sequence of Transformations
• WEDNESDAY: Review Unit 1
• THURSDAY: Continue Unit 1 Review/Grade Independent Practice and Enrichment Assignments
• FRIDAY: Unit 1 Assessment

College Readiness Math

Tutoring: Wednesday morning and Friday afternoon

Assessments: Quiz  is late in the week

Monday
Today, we look at simplifying expressions with a math trick, Can you figure out how it works?
HW: None

Tuesday
Day 2 of simplifying expressions and writing expressions is the agenda. I hope you are able to write your own math magic trick by the end of the day.
HW: None

Wednesday
Today, we rewrite expressions  using a matching game, I have, who has??
HW: None

Thursday
Day 2 of lesson 3 with an emphasis on evaluating expressions. I will make the lesson very detailed and you shall have great success
HW: None

Friday
It is quiz preview day and quiz day! If time allows, a preview to comparing equivalent expressions.
HW; None

Week of 8/8/2016

 College Readiness Math

The College Readiness Mathematics course focuses on fifty-two key readiness standards

as well as ten Process Readiness Indicators needed for students to be ready to undertake postsecondary academic or career preparation in non-STEM fields or majors. The course addresses standards throughout high school and even earlier, including Algebra I, statistics and geometry, and the Algebra II standards agreed to as essential college- and career-readiness standards for most students.  The full range of content standards found in Algebra II is not addressed because some are not seen as essential college- and career-readiness standards for non-STEM math courses. The math course consists of seven mandatory modules: algebraic expressions, equations, measurement and proportional reasoning, linear functions, linear

systems of equations, quadratic functions, exponential functions and summarizing and interpreting statistical data (optional).  While this course covers the basics in math practices and reviews the procedural steps

needed to be successful in math, it is designed to teach in a new, engaging way based

heavily on conceptual teaching and learning. Each unit includes a “hook” at the beginning to engage students and pre-assess prior math experiences and understandings.  

Geometry

This week we will continue to work on the following:

• Transformations
• Translations
•  Reflections
•  Rotations

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the 2016/ 2017 school year!

Counselors are continuing to enroll students and check transcripts for homeroom placements. Students can begin to see their counselors on Thursday, August 4, 2016.

EXTRA HELP: 

Students can come in on Wednesday morning (7:45-8:15) and Friday afternoon from 3:45-4:30.  Please make sure you sign-up if you are planning on coming to tutoring during any of these times.