Please bookmark this site. It will be a major tool for us to communicate with each other. Quality work is recognized in my class. I award certificates and prizes. In my class homework counts once, tests and projects also count twice, and quizzes count once. We are using a new computer program called iTeacher If you have any questions, please e-mail me at varieurj@kingphilip.org My extra-help is held on Tuesdays and when needed. These are my recommendations for improvement (only items checked) Stay after school for help Improve work and study habits Spend more time on homework Use class time more efficiently Prepare assignments on time Participate more in class Pay attention in class Algebra Checklist for the notebook Week of Sept. 9th Class rules Order of operations Exponents Week of Sept.16th Volume formulas Powerpoint projects started in class Shrimp Yogurt Activity Week of Sept. 23rd Did 1.6 Tables and Graphs Graphing a function explained Week of Sept.30th Chp 2 starts The Real Number Line Venn Diagram explaining our number system ws 2.1 and 2.2 Week of Oct. 7th Cooperative learning activity on real number line graphs Started subtraction of real numbers Week of Oct. 14th Started matrices Did Mult. of real numbers Week of Oct. 21st Distributive property explained Notes on 2.7 Probability discussed-Pascal's Traingle explained Week of Oct. 28th Continued 2.8 notes Chp.3 started Went to Tri-County on Friday 10-28 Week of November 4th Phantom video shown Did 3.2 notes Did 3.3 notes multi-step equations Equations with variables on both sides Week of Nov. 11th Did notes 3.4 linear equations and problem solving Notes on 3.5 Veteran's Day-no school Week of November 18th Notes on 3.5 and 3.6 Week of Nov.23 Notes 3.7 and 3.8 Rates, ratios, and percents NEXT NOTEBOOK QUIZ WILL COVER MATERIAL LISTED BELOW THIS LINE Week of Dec. 2nd Started chp.4 Scatterplots Started graphing linear equations Week of Dec. 9th Taught quick graphs using x and y-intercepts Started slope-explained project Took a test on chp.3 Week of Dec. 16th Notes section 4.5 Section 4.6 notes Week of Dec. 22nd We went to see a play in boston Notes on 4.7 Played computer games like Lemonade Stand Week of January 6th Notes on section 4.8 Started chp.5 Did 5.1 writing linear equations in slope-intercept form Week of January 13th Notes on section 5.2-writing a linear equation given 2 points Week of January 20th Continued section 5.3 Notes on section 5.4 Week of January 27th Continued 5.4 -Lines of Best Fit Did 5.5 and 5.6-the standard form of a line Week of February 3rd Notes on 5.7 Week of February 10th Started chp 6 -linear inequalities Did section 6.2 Did the online test on chp.5 The TERM 4 notebook quiz will cover material listed below this line. Week on Feb.17th Started notes on 6.3 notes on 6.5-graphing linear inequalities in 2 variables Test on chp 5 took place Week of March 3rd Did 6.4 reteaching notes on stem and leaf diagrams mean,median, mode reviwed graphing linear inequalities Week of March 10th Notes on 6.6 Started notes on 7.1 Week of March 17th Pi Day activities Sample test chp6 Notes on 7.3 Week of March 24th Real test chp6 Talked about 7.2 substitution method Week of March 31st Did 7.5 special types of linear systems Week of April7th Notes on 7.6 Started chp 8 Week of April 13th Notes on 8.2 Talked about exponents The Day Before Thanksgiving Break we always have the Monopoly Championship. The Monopoly Championship Rules-Occurs the day before Thanksgiving vacation. Put 2 five hundred dollar bills in Free Parking Player with the highest roll of the dice goes first Each player gets 2 $500 bills 2 $100 bills 2 $50 bills 6 $20 bills 5 tens 5 ones 5 fives The player with the most money and property at the end of the game is the winner. You cannot build houses or hotels until you own all the properties in a given color group. If you roll doubles you roll again-roll doubles three times in a row and to jail you will go. You can get out of jail by skipping your turn and paying $50 or by getting a Get of Jail Free card. Course Descriptions: Math grade 8 - Students follow organized procedures to solve problems correctly and to justify their solutions. Their methodologies and terminology are accurate, appropriate, insightful, and creative. The work is persuasive through the use of precise mathematical language as students discuss and write their procedures and solutions. A variety of explanatory tools are used to make convincing arguments. Facts and arguments are appropriate to the subject or topic. Verbal and algebraic models, appropriate materials, and a variety of approaches to solve a problem. Through real world problems and applications, students understand connections between mathematics and other subject areas. Algebra One- Grade Eight During this course, students will apply algebra to real life problems. They will interpret data from tables, charts, and graphs. Students will recognize the four basic functions: linear,quadratic, absolute value, and exponential. Students will transform equations through symbolic manipulations. Students will use scientific calculators and computers to aid in higher level thinking problems. They will be assessed through tests, quizzes, nightly homework,projects, and classroom observations. Students should be self-motivated and be able to work independently. They should exhibit mathematical curiosity and insightful thinking. It is expected that students will choose an appropriate problem solving strategy in order to complete tests and quizzes during given time constraints. Prerequisite: Mastery of ractions, decimals, percents, one and two step equations, and integers is required upon the completion of grade seven. Homework Policy- Nightly homework will be given. Students should check my website on TeacherWeb.com. Late work will not receive credit unless the student was absent. Please refer to Student& Parent Handbook pages 12 and 13. Grading Policy- Homework average counts once. Tests and Major Projects count twice Quizzes and mini-projects count once. Classroom policies- 1. We follow the school rules found in the KPNMS Handbook. 2. It is the student's responsiblity to be in their chair when the tardy bell rings and prepared to begin class with all necessary supplies which include a folder, Math book, organizer, #2 pencil, grading pen or pencil. 3. Each student is to record their daily assignments in their organizer. 4. If a student is having difficulty, they need to ask for help. I will be more than happy to help after school. 5. Students need to use the restroom between classes or ask to do so immediately at the beginning of class. 6. If you are absent you must check Teacherweb.com or phone a friend for the assignments . 7. Students are to be respectful to each other, teachers, principal, and others who work in our building. Putdowns and bad language are not acceptable. Bad language, chewing gum or candy are automatic discipline write- ups which go immediately to the office. 8. Raise your hand when you wish to speak. 9. Follow directions given by the teacher. 10. Sharpen all pencils prior to the tardy bell. 11. Do not ask to be excused from class unless it is an extreme emergency. 12. Telephone usage must be approved by the teacher. 13. No unauthorized food shall be allowed in my class...gum, chips, sodas etc... only food and drink brought in by teacher will be allowed. 14. Bring materials to class at all times; no one shall be allowed to go to their locker. 15. All disturbances shall be dealt with according to the KPN Student Handbook.