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. PRE-ALGEBRA and COURSE 2 MATHEMATICS

8/24/09

First day of school. Handout information of expectations, team guidelines etc.

Discussion of supplies needed (Scientific Calculator, Spiral notebook etc.)

Introduction to Pre-Algebra, Discussion of Daily assignments and handout of Workbooks

H.W. Write 2-3 Paragraphs about your expectations of the course, yourself, and your teacher Mr. F.

Due 8/25/09

8/25/09

Math skills survey assessment test -full period

Pick-up of Math textbooks -media center

H.W. (PRE-ALGEBRA) Read pp. 3-5, Probs. p. 6 #1-18, and try 20, 22

H.W.(COURSE 2): Read pp. 11-13 , Probs. 13 #1-24 (Pls. show your work)

Due 8/26

Welcome Back! Review syllabus and have a parent or guardian sign the syllabus.

8/26/09

Pre-Alg: Variables and variable expressions, Real world connections

Order of Operations: PEMDAS Method

H.W.: Probs. p. 11 #1-25 and p. 6 #30-32, p. 7 #42-43

Course 2: Decimal additiion and subtraction

Multiplication and division of decimals

H.W.: Read pp. 17-19

Probs. p. 20 #1-21 and #32

Due 8/27

8/27/09

PRE-ALGEBRA: Review of Math Skills assessment test.

Order of Operations

H.W.: Probs. p. 11 #33-45 and p. 12 #46-48, #52-55

COURSE 2: Decimal Multiplication and Division

Return and review of Math Skills Assessment Test

H.W.: Probs. p. 20-21 #22-44 and p. 22 #66-68

Due 8/28

8/28

PRE-ALG.: Order of Operations , Inspection and recording of Guitar details: Counting exercise

COURSE 2: Division of Decimals, Multiplication of Decimals

Inspection of Guitar Details: Counting/accuracy exercise

8/31

PRE-ALG: Evaluating Algebraic Expressions, Review of Order of Operations

H.W.: Read pp. 14-15 Probs. p. 16 #1-27

COURSE 2: Metric System of Units: Lenght, /Capacity and Volume

King Henry method of converting within the Metric System

H.W.: Read pp. 23-25 Probs. p. 26 #1-26

Due 9/1

9/1

PRE-ALG: Evaluating Expressions, Integers and Absolute Value, Using Number Line

H.W.: Read pp. 18-19 Probs. 20 #1-37

COURSE 2: Metric Units and Conversions: "King Henry" method

Relating metric units to real world quantities

Division of decimals.

H.W.: Probs. p. 26 #28-30, p. 27 #33-42 and 44-46

Due 9/2

9/2

PRE-ALG: Addition of Integers, Absolute Value of Integers

Review for Quiz

H.W.: Probs. p. 21 #52-57 and p. 27 #1-12

COURSE 2: Problem-Solving Plan, Metric Conversions: "King Henry" Method

Review for Quiz

H.W.: Read pp. 30-31 Probs. p. 32 #1-8

Study for Quiz

Due 9/3

9/3

OPEN HOUSE NIGHT: WELCOME PARENTS and GUARDIANS!

PRE-ALG: Quiz: Integers, Evaluating Expressions etc.

Addition of Integers: Sum of Two Negatives

H.W.: Probs. p. 27 #13-29

COURSE 2: QUIZ: Decimal Operations, Metric Conversions ("King Henry" method)

Problem-Solving Plan Method

H.W. Probs. p. 33 #14-21

Due 9/4

9/4

PRE-ALGEBRA: Addition of Decimals: Two Negatives, Subtraction of Decimals: 3 Cases

COURSE 2: Problem Solving Plan: 3 Steps to Success, Word Problem Method

Metric Conversions

9/8

PRE-ALGEBRA: Subtraction of Integers: Review of QUIZ 1

H.W.: Read pp. 30-31 Probs. p. 28 42-52, p. 32#1-20

COURSE 2: Comparing and Ordering Integers: Number Line.,Positive and Negative Integers

Review of Quiz 1

H.W. Read pp. 34-35 Probs. p. 36 #2-48 Evens, p. 37 #50

Due 9/9

9/9 (Today is 9 9 09 !!)

PRE-ALGEBRA: Integer Subtraction, FOCUS Testing

No H.W.

COURSE 2: Integers and Number Li nes, Ordering Integers

FOCUS Testing

No H.W.

9/10/09

PRE-ALG: Finish FOCUS Test in Computer Lab

Subtaction of Integers, Workbook Exercise

H.W.: Probs. p. 32 #22-44

COURSE 2: Finish FOCUS Test in Computer Lab

Integers and Absolute Value: Comparing and Ordering, Workbook Exercise

H.W.: Probs. p. 37 #51-64

Due 9/11

9/11

PRE-ALG: Integer Subtraction: Advanced Cases

Extra Credit Due 9/15: Using www.math.com website, go to the Everyday Math link and then link to Adddition and Subtraction of Integers. Complete 10 problems in the "Workout" Section and show your detailed work on a separate sheet of paper. For full credit, you should print out at least one problem from the computer session.

COURSE 2: Addition of Integers: Various Cases and Methods

Extra Credit Due 9/15: Using www.math.com website, go to the Everyday Math link and then link to Adddition and Subtraction of Integers. Complete 5 problems in the "Workout" Section and 5 Problems in the Metric Conversions Link. Show your detailed work on a separate sheet of paper (King Henry Method) . For full credit, you should print out at least one problem from the computer session.

9/14

PRE-ALG: Inductive Reasoning and Number Patterns, Subtraction of Integers

H.W.: Read pp. 35-36 Probs. p. 38-39 #1-22

COURSE 2: Addition of Integers, Subtraction of Integers: Various Cases

H.W.: Read pp. 39-41 Probs. p. 42 #1-49 Odds and #53

Due 9/15

9/15

PRE-ALGEBRA: Number Patterns: Arithmetic and Geometric Patterns

H.W.: Read pp. 40-41 Probs. p. 39 #24-26, pp. 42-43 #1-7, 9-10

COURSE 2: Subtraction of Integers: Various Cases Range of Integers

H.W.: Probs. p. 43 #54-72 Evens and p. 44 #73-76, 79-81

Due: 9/16

9/16

PRE-ALGEBRA: Integer Multiplication and Division: Even/Odd Rule

Number Patterns: Arithmetic and Geometric Patterns

H.W.: Probs. . 47 #1-29

COURSE 2: Integer Multiplication and Division

Subtraction of Integers:

H.W.: Probs. p. 47 #1-20 and p. 48 #27-32

Due 9/17

9/17

PRE-ALGEBRA: Graphing in the Coordinate Plane: Ordered Pairs

Integer Division: Even/Odd Rule, Number Patterns

H.W.: Probs. .p. 47 #30-40, p. 48 #42-54 Evens, p. 49 #68-70 and p. 52 #1-10

COURSE 2: Integer Division and Multplication, Order of Operations : PEMDAS Method

H.W.: Probs. p. 48 #42-52, p. 49 #57-59 and p. 52 #1-9

Study for Quiz

Due 9/18

9/18

PRE-ALGEBRA: Graphing in the Coordinate Plane: Ordered Pairs

Review for Chapt. 1Test

Study for Test

COURSE 2: QUIZ: Integer Operations

Integer Division , Order of Operations : PEMDAS Method

9/21

PRE-ALGEBRA: Graphing in the Coordinate Plane: Ordered Pairs

CHAPTER. 1 TEST: Full Period

Rounding and Estimating (Begin Chapter 3)

H.W.: Read pp. 127-129

Probs. p. 130 #1-19

COURSE 2: Mean, Median, and Mode: Calculating average of Integers

Order of Operations : PEMDAS Method, Various Examples

H.W.: Probs. p. 53 #24-28, 31-35, p. 54 # 42-43 p. 58 #1-9

Due 9/22

9/22

PRE-ALGEBRA: Rounding and Estimating: Real world Applications, Basic Method of Place Rounding

Return and Review of CHAPTER. 1 TEST:

H.W.: Probs. p. 130 25-31, p. 131 #40-42, #44-46 and p. 134 #1-15

COURSE 2: Mean, Median, and Mode: Calculating average of Integers

Real World connections/examples of Median, Mean, and Mode

H.W.: Probs. p. 58-59 #12-22 Evens, #29, 31 Chapter Review Probs. p. 62-63 #1-15 Odds

Due 9/23

9/23

PRE-ALGEBRA: Mean, Median and Mode of a Data Set

Rounding and Estimating: Multiplication and Division Problems

H.W.: Probs. p. 134 #25-27, p. 135 #31-37, and p. 140 #1-6

COURSE 2: Mean, Median, and Mode: Various Data sets and Applications

Review for Chapter 1 Test

H.W.: Probs. p. 63 #17-27 , 28, 29 and p. 64 (Chapt. Test) Evens

STUDY FOR TEST

Due 9/24

9/24

PRE-ALGEBRA: Mean, Median and Mode of a Data Set and Integers

Determining Outliers of a Data list

H.W.: Probs. p. 140-141 #10-32 evens, Read pp. 143-144 Probs. p. 169 #1-6

COURSE 2: TEST Chapter 1: Full Period

Begin Chapt.3

H.W.: Read pp. 131-133 Probs. p. 131 #1-6 and p. 133-134 #1-13

Due 9/25

9/25

PRE-ALGEBRA: Mean, Median and Outliers

Formulas and the DERTEquation

COURSE 2: Exponents and use of calculator with exponents

Negative bases with exponents, Zero exponents etc.

9/28

PRE-ALGEBRA: Formulas: Input and Output, Various equations and Variables: Fahrenheit to Celsius formulas etc.

No H.W. due to Jewish Holiday

COURSE 2: Exponents and related problems with Order of Operations

Review of Test 1 Results

No H.W. due to Jewish Holiday

9/29

PRE-ALGEBRA: Formulas: Input and Output, Various equations and Variables: Fahrenheit to Celsius formulas, Area Formulas etc.

One-Step Equations: Solving for single variable, Decimal Equations

H.W.: Probs. p. 146 #27-33, #1-5, 11

Read pp. 148-149 Probs. p. 150 #1-8

COURSE 2: Exponents and related problems with Order of Operations

Review of Test 1 Results

H.W.: Probs. p. 134 #12-42 Evens, #52 and p. 135 #53, 60-63

Due 9/30

9/30

PRE-ALGEBRA: One-Step Equations: Solving for single variable, Decimal Equations

Formulas: Input / Output Tables, Various equations and Variables:

Use of Calculator with Formulas having Exponents

H.W.: Probs. p. 150-151 #9-30

COURSE 2: Scientific Notation: Standard Number to Scientific Conversion

Exponents and related problems with Order of Operations

H.W.: Probs. p. 138 #1-30

Due 10/1

10/1

PRE-ALGEBRA: One-Step Equations: Solving by Multiplication and Division

One-Step Equations: Solving by Addition and Subtraction: Special Cases

H.W.: Read pp. 152-153 Probs. p. 154 #1-27 Odds and 28, 29, 30, 32

COURSE 2: Scientific Numbers: Converting Standard to Scientific, Use of Calculator for Scientific Number Conversions

H.W.: Probs. pp. 138-139 #31-42 and 44-47

Due 10/2

10/3

PRE-ALGEBRA: One-Step Equations: Solving by Multiplication and Division

Extra Credit due 10/6 .: Using the AlgebraHelp.com web site, go to the link "Basic Equations Worksheet" and create 10 One-Step Equations with solutions.

COURSE 2: Scientific Numbers: Converting Standard to Scientific, Use of Calculator for Scientific Number Conversions

Extra Credit due 10/6: Using the Mathgoodies.com web site, go to the worksheet link and click on the Scientific Notation section. Download and complete the 10 Problem worksheet and work must be shown for full credit.

10/5

PRE-ALGEBRA: One-Step Equations: Solving by Multiplication and Division

Review for Quiz

"King Henry" Method for Metric Unit Conversions

H.W.: Read pp. 156-158

Probs. p. 159 #1-30

COURSE 2: Divisibility Tests: Rules for dividing by 2, 3, 4, 5 , and 10

Scientific Numbers: Converting Standard to Scientific, Use of Calculator for Scientific Number Conversions, Comparing Scientific Numbers: Ordering

H.W.: Read pp. 141-142 Probs. p. 143 #1-28

Due 10/6

10/6

PRE-ALGEBRA: Quiz:One-Step Equations,Solving by Multiplication and Division, Addition etc.

"King Henry" Method for Metric Unit Conversions: Mass, Length, and Capacity (Volume) Units in Metric

Probs. p. 160 32-50, p.161 55-58, 60-62

COURSE 2: Divisibility Tests: Rules for dividing by 2, 3, 4, 5 , 8, 9 and 10

Prime Factorization: Factor Trees

Applications of Divisibility: Grouping Items, Factoring etc.

H.W.: Probs. p. 144 #35-40 and p. 148 #12-25

Due 10/7

10/8

PRE-ALGEBRA: Simplifying the Problem, Drawing diagrams to solve math problems etc.

Review of Quiz results

H.W.: Probs. p. 163 #1-11 and p. 166 #6-11

COURSE 2: Prime Factorization and Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Method

QUIZ: Scientific Numbers, Divisibility etc.

H.W.: Probs. p. 148 #38-44 and p. 178 #6-19

Prepare for "Perfect Math Day" tomorrow!

Due 10/9

10/9

PRE-ALGEBRA: "Perfect Math Day" problem-solving session. Simplifying the Problem method

of solving word problems

COURSE 2: "Perfect Math Day" problem-solving session. Congratulations Period 6 Class!

Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Method and Prime Factorization.

10/12

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Simplifying the Problem method (diagrams etc.), Precision and Significant Digits

H.W.: Probs. p. 167 #17-25 and p. 169 #4,5,10,13, and 14

COURSE 2: Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Method and Prime Factorization

,Finding the LCM

H.W.: Probs. p. 148 #1-10 and p. 149 #62-65 Congratulations Period 6 Class!(No H.W.)

Due 10/13

10/13

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Divisibility Rules: Dividing by 2,3,4,5,8,9,and 11. Real world applications of divisibility. Estimating and significant digits.

H.W.: Probs. p. 170-171 #21-63 Odds

COURSE 2: Least Common Multiple (LCM) Method, Greatest Common Factor (GCF) Method and Prime Factorization

H.W.: Probs. p. 153 #1-16 and p. 148 #27-43 (Find LCM)

Due 10/14

10/14

PRE-ALGEBRA: .Review for Chapt. 3 Test

H.W.: Probs. p. 172 #2-38 evens , Study For Test

COURSE 2: Simplifying Fractions, Comparing/Ordering Fractions,Least Common Multiple (LCM) Method,

H.W.: Probs. p. 157 #1-15 and p. 154 #37-43

Due 10/15

10/15

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Chapt. 3 TEST (Full Period)

H.W.: Probs. p. 180 #1-16 and #22-25

COURSE 2: Simplifying Fractions, Comparing/Ordering Fractions, Equal Fractions (Cross-Products)

H.W.: Probs. p. 157 #18-22 and p. 158 #23-38

Due 10/16

10/16

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Review of Chapt. 3 TEST open-response questions

Divisibility Rules and Factoring

COURSE 2: Comparing/Ordering Fractions, Equal Fractions (Cross-Products)

Comparing Fractions using the LCD and LCM methods

10/19

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Exponents: Use of Calculator.

Exponents as factors of a base number, Exponent calculations using negative numbers.

H.W.: Probs. p. 184 #1-21

COURSE 2: Looking For a Pattern: Geometric and Arithmetic Number Patterns,

Visual Patterns: Shading, Geometric Objects etc.

H.W.: Probs. p. 161-162 #1-12, 14 and p. 163 #22, 24

Due 10/20

10/20

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Exponent Operations : Order of Operations Applications

Exponent calculations using negative numbers, Prime Factorization

H.W.: Probs. p. 184-185 #22-41, 51-53 and p. 189 #12-14

COURSE 2: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Looking For a Pattern: Geometric and Arithmetic Number Patterns,

H.W.: Probs. p. 166 #1-45 Odds

Due 10/21

10/20

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Prime Factorization, Finding the GCF

H.W.: Probs. p.189 #1-28

COURSE 2: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

Fractions , Decimals, and Percents: F-D-P Conversions

H.W.: Probs. p. 170-171 2-36 Evens

10/22

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Prime Factorization, Finding the GCF

H.W.: Probs. p. 189 #30-41, 43 and p.190 #55-60

COURSE 2: Fractions , Decimals, and Percents: F-D-P Conversions

Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions, Review for Chapt. 3 Test

Study for Test

H.W.: Probs. p. 180 #1-33 Odds #34-50 Evens

Due 10/23

10/23

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Finding the GCF and :Least Common Multiple (LCM)

Formation of Groups for Design Project I

COURSE 2: CHAPTER 3 TEST (Full Period, Periods 2 and 3)

Solutions to Ch. Test Practice Questions : Per. 6

10/26

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Simplifying Fractions Usinfg the GCF

Finding the GCF of Variable expressions, Determining Least Common Multiple (LCM)

H.W.: Probs. p. 194 #1-43 Odds

COURSE 2: Begin Chapter 4: Estimating with Fractions

CHAPTER 3 TEST (Full Period, Periods 6)

H.W.: Probs. p. 189 #1-35 Odds

Due 10-27

10/27

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Simplifying Fractions Using the GCF

Finding the GCF of Variable expressions, Account for all possibilites: Combinations of items

H.W.: Probs. p. 195 #48-54 and p. 199 #1-7

COURSE 2: Estimating with Fractions: Benchmark Method, Estimating fractions sums, differences quotients etc.

H.W.: Probs. p. 189 #36-44 and p. 190 #45, 51-53

Due 10-28

10/28

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Rational and Iraational Numbers

Finding the GCF of Variable expressions, Account for all possibilites: Combinations of items

H.W.: Probs. p. 203 #1-29

COURSE 2: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions: Finding LCD using LCM method

Estimating with Fractions: Benchmark Method, Estimating fractions sums, differences quotients etc.

H.W.: Probs. p. 194 #2-42 Evens

10/29

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Rational and Iraational Numbers

Work on Design Project I Brainstorming: FDP Teaching Method.

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!

COURSE 2: Addition and Subtraction of Fractions: Finding LCD using LCM method

Work on Design Project I Brainstorming.: FDP Teaching Ideas

HAPPY HALLOWEEEEEEEEEEEEN!!!!!!!

11/2

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Review for Quiz: LCM, GCF of Variable Expressions etc.

Rational Numbers, Project Topics Selection

H.W.: Probs. p. 203 #31-41 and p. 207 #1-18 Study for Quiz

COURSE 2: Mixed Number Addition

Addition and Subtraction of Fractions: Finding LCD using LCM method

Project Topics Selection

H.W.: Probs.p. 194-195 #43-45, and 52-54

Read p. 197-198 , Probs.p. 199 #1-15

Due 11/3

11/3

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Quiz: LCM, GCF of Variable Expressions etc.

Exponent Multiplication, Nested Exponents etc.

H.W.: Probs. p. 207 #21-40

COURSE 2: Mixed Number Addition, Mixed Number Subtraction

Review for Quiz

Addition and Subtraction of Fractions:

H.W.: Probs. p. 199 #16-24, 27-37, 39

Study for Quiz

Due 11/4

11/4

PRE-ALGEBRA: .

Exponent Multiplication, Nested Exponents etc.

Division of Exponent Terms

H.W.: Probs. p. 208 #45-48, p. 213 #1-4 and p. 225 #54-58

Read pp. 210-212

COURSE 2: Quiz: Mixed Number Addition, Mixed Number Subtraction, Benchmark Estimating

Subtraction of Mixed Numbers

H.W.: Probs. p. 199 #41, p. 200 #43-45, 50-53 , Work on Project Materials

Per. 6 :p. 232 #10-13 and p. 233 #30-33

Due 11/5

11/5

PRE-ALGEBRA: .

Division of Exponent Terms , Multiplication of exponent terms

H.W.: Problems p. 213 #5-26

Prepare project materials for tomorrow's group work.

COURSE 2: Multiplcation of Fractions and Mixed Numbers, Mixed Number Subtraction,

H.W.: Probs. p. 205 #1-26

Prepare project materials for tomorrow's group work.

Due 11/6

11/6

PRE-ALGEBRA: .

Design Project Group Work: Full Period

Return of Quiz

COURSE 2:

Design Project Group Work: Full Period

11/9

PRE-ALGEBRA: .

Scientific Notation: Conversion from Standard Numbers

Design Project Group Work: Finish Examples

H.W.: Complete all work for the FDP Design Project:

Due 11/10

COURSE 2:

Multiplication of Fractions

Design Project Group Work: Finish Examples

H.W.: Finish the FDP Design Project due tomorrow.

11/10

PRE-ALGEBRA: .

Scientific Notation: Use of Calculator to convert Scientific Numbers,

Conversion from Standard Numbers, Scientific to Standard Equivalents

FDP Design Projects Submittal.

H.W.: Read pp. 217-218, Probs. p. 219 #5-26

COURSE 2:

Multiplication of Mixed Fractions, Various Examples of Mixed Number Multiplication

Hand in FDP Design Projects

H.W.: Probs. p. 205 #27-42

Due 11/11

11/11: Salute our Veterans!!

PRE-ALGEBRA: .FDP Design Projects Presentations: Full Period

Scientific Notation:

H.W.: Probs. p. 219 #26-33, P. 220 #36-38 and 40-43

COURSE 2: FDP Design Projects Presentations: Full Period

Mixed Number Multiplication, Review of Estimating (Rounding) with Decimals

H.W.: Probs. p. 206 #59-64, Finish Design Project Presentations

Due 11/12

11/12

PRE-ALGEBRA: .Multiplication of Scientific Numbers,

Operations with Negative Exponents

H.W.: Probs.p. 219 #21-25 and p. 213 #28-34

COURSE 2: Division of Fractions: Method of Multiplying by the Flip

H.W.: Probs. p. 209-210 #1-14

Due 11/13

11/13

PRE-ALGEBRA: .Completion of Design Project Presentations: Full Period

COURSE 2: Completion of Design Project Presentations: Full Period

Division of Fractions: Method of Multiplying by the Flip

Extra Credit Due 11/16: Division of Fractions Worksheet, Teach-nology.com site, Worksheet #18

11/16

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Adding and Subtracting Scientific Numbers, Multiplication of Scientific Numbers

H.W.: Probs. p. 219 #31-33, p. 220 36,37 p. 221#1-3, 5-9

COURSE 2: Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Method of Multiplying by the Flip

Solving Equations with Fractions: Performing the Opposite Operation

H.W.: Probs. p. 210 #23-33, p. 215 #1-12, 25, 26

Extra Credit Due Tomorrow: Division of Fractions Worksheet, Teach-nology.com site, Worksheet #18

Due 11/17

11/17

PRE-ALGEBRA: . Division of Scientific Numbers, Adding and Subtracting Scientific Numbers, Multiplication of Scientific Numbers

H.W.: Chapter 4 Test Probs. p. 226 #1-75 Odds

H.W.: COURSE 2: Solving Problems by Working Backwards

Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers:

Solving Equations with Fractions: Performing the Opposite Operation

H.W.: Probs. p. 219-220 #2,3, 5-12 and p.. 221 #19, 20, 24-27

Due 11/18

11/18

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Review of Chapter 4 Material for Test

H.W.: Chapter 4 Test Probs. p. 226 #2-74 Evens

COURSE 2: Coversion of Units in the Customary (English) System

Solving Problems by Working Backwards

Solving Equations with Fractions: Performing the Opposite Operation: Workbook Exercise pp. 71 and 75

H.W.: Probs. p. 224 #27-50

Due 11/19

11/19

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Review of Chapter 4 Material for Test

H.W.: STUDY for TEST

COURSE 2: Conversion of Units in the Customary (English) System: Method of Conversion Fractions

Solving Problems by Working Backwards

H.W.: Probs. p. 223-224 #1-26, and Read pp. 227-228

Due 11/20

11/20

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: TEST: Chapt. 4, Full Period

COURSE 2: Review for Chapter 4 TEST

Conversion of Units in the Customary (English) System: Method of Conversion Fractions

Precision: Comparison of Size of Units for Measurement

Suggested H.W. Practice: Chapter 4 Test p.234 #2-34 Evens, #38-48

STUDY for the TEST

11/23

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Operations with Fractions

Finding LCM of Algebraic Expressions, Return/Review of Chapt. 4 Test

H.W.: Probs. p. 235 #1-34

COURSE 2: Chapter 4 TEST: Full Period

H.W. Ratios Probs. p. 243-244 #1-17

Due 11/24

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Operations with Fractions

Finding LCM of Algebraic Expressions, Return/Review of Chapt. 4 Test

COURSE 2: Ratios: Expressing as Fractions, Colons etc. Real World Examples of Ratios

Determining Equal Ratios: Cross-Products Method

HAVE AN ENJOYABLE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY!!!!

11/30

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Rational and Irrational Numbers, , Decimal to Fraction Conversions

H.W.: Probs. p. 240 #2-42 Evens

COURSE 2: Ratios: Expressing as Fractions, Colons etc. Real World Examples of Ratios

Determining Equal Ratios: Cross-Products Method, Finding Missing Value in Ratios: C,M & D method

H.W.: Probs. p. 244-245 #20-37

Due 12/1

12/1

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: Operations involving Variables

Converting Decimals to Fractions

H.W.: Probs. p. 241 #46-49 and p. 246 #1-26

COURSE 2: Unit Rates: Applications in the Real World

Ratios: Expressing as Fractions, Colons etc. , Finding Ratios from Data Charts

H.W.: Probs. p. 248 #1-20

12/2

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Adding and Subtracting Fractions: Operations involving Variables

Converting Decimals to Fractions

H.W.: Probs. p. 246 #27-37 and p. 247 #40-44

COURSE 2: Unit Rates: Calculating Various unit rates given data quantities

Unit Rate Applications in the Real World

Review of Chapt. 4 Test Solutions

H.W.: Probs. p. 249 #23-38 and p. 250 #40-47

Due 12/3

12/3

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Multiplication and Division of Fractions: Operations involving Variables

Multiplication of Negative Fractions

H.W.: Probs. p.251 #1-29

COURSE 2: Solving Math Problems Using a Diagram

Unit Rates: Comparing Unit Rates for Best Value

H.W.: Probs. pp. 253-254 #1-10

Due 12/4

12/4

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Multiplication and Division of Fractions: Operations involving Variables

Multiplication of Negative Fractions

Extra Credit H.W. (Part 1): Workbook Probs. p. 80 #25 and p. 81 #2, 9, 14, 15

COURSE 2: Solving Math Problems Using a Diagram

Unit Rates: Comparing Unit Rates for Best Value

Workbook Problems p. 81, 82, and 83

12/7

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Conversion of Units in the Customary System

Multiplication and Division of Fractions: Operations involving Variables

Extra Credit H.W. (Part 1): Workbook Probs. p. 80 #25 and p. 81 #2, 9, 14, 15 and (Part II) Math.com link to Online Converter and create 5 Problems with Length Conversions

H.W.: Probs. p. 255 #1-26

COURSE 2: Proportions: C,M,& D Method

Solving Math Problems Using a Diagram

Workbook Problems p. 83

H.W.: Probs. p. 258 #1-24 and p. 283 #17-20

Due 12/8

12/8

PRE-ALGEBRA: .: Conversion of Units in the Customary System

H.W.: Probs. pp. 256-257 #49-87 Odds and p. 258 #1-4

COURSE 2: Solving Proportions: C,M,& D Method

H.W.: Probs. p.259 #36-39 and p. 262-263 #1-35 Odds

Due 12/9

12/9

PRE-ALGEBRA: .:Working Backward

Conversion of Units in the Customary System

H.W.: Probs. p. 257 86, 88, p. 258 #5-9, p. 261 #1-7, p. 280-281 #32-36

Prepare for "Perfect Math Day"

COURSE 2: Similar Figures: Solving missing sides using proportions

Solving Proportions with word problems

H.W.: Probspp. 269-270 #1-12, p. 284 #12-15 and p. 271 #30, 31

Prepare for "Perfect Math Day"

Due 12/10

12/10

PRE-ALGEBRA: . "Perfect Math Day" problem-solving session

Good job class on a near-perfect peformance.

H.W.: Probs. p. 262 #15-20 and p. 281 #41-43

COURSE 2: Similar Figures: Solving missing sides using proportions

"Perfect Math Day" problem-solving session

Good job class on a near-perfect peformance.

H.W.: Probs p. 284 #18, 19, 26, 27, 29, 32

Due 12/11

12/11

PRE-ALGEBRA: .QUIZ: Fraction Operations, Conversion of Units etc.

Working Backward

COURSE 2: Similar Figures: Solving missing sides using proportions

Workbook Exercises for Similar Geometric Figures and Proportions

12/14

PRE-ALGEBRA: .Solving Equations with Fractions

Working Backward

H.W.: Probs. p. 266 #1-29 Odds

COURSE 2: Similar Figures: Solving missing sides using proportions

Review for Proportions Quiz

Maps and Scales: Proportions Method

H.W.: Probs. p. 277-278 #1-29 Odds, Study for the QUIZ

Due 12/15

12/15

PRE-ALGEBRA: .Solving Equations with Fractions

H.W. Probs. p. 266-267 #30-46

COURSE 2: QUIZ: Proportions, Similar Figures: Solving missing sides using proportions

Maps and Scales: Proportions Method

H.W.: Probs. p. 278-279 #22,24,26,28 and 30-40

Due 12/16

12/16

PRE-ALGEBRA: .Solving Equations with Fractions

H.W. Probs. p. 267 47-50 and p. 266 #2-26 evens

COURSE 2: QUIZ: Percents: Illustrating Percents with Diagrams

Maps and Scales: Proportions Method

H.W.: Probs. pp. 293-294 #2-34 evens

Due 12/17

12/17

PRE-ALGEBRA: .Solving Fraction Equations by Multiplication and Division

Solutions of Fraction Equations:  By Addition and Subtraction

No H.W.

COURSE 2: Determining Percents: Graphic Method (Grid), Ratios to Percents etc.

No H.W.