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Intermediate Algebra Lesson Plans

PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 9, 2009

MONDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW: Write the equaion of a line given the slope and a point on the line and 
write the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular to a given line. 
(Section 2.4)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 78, problems 6 - 12 all.
HOMEWORK: Pages 78-79, problems 16 -38 even.


TUESDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW: Identify and graph step,constant, identity, absolute value and piecewise 
functions. (Section 2.6)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 93, 4-11 all.
HOMEWORK: Page 93-94, problems 24, 26, 30-40 even.


WEDNESDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW: Graph linear and absolute value inequalities. (Section 2.7)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 98, problems 4-9, all.
HOMEWORK: Pages 98-99, problems 


THURSDAY:

OBJECTIVE:  TSW: Review Chapter 2.

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK/HOMEWORK:  Pages 100 - 105, problems 10 - 38 even, 44 - 54 even.


FRIDAY:

Chapter 2 Test.






PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 2, 2009

MONDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW:  Identify linear equations and functions and write linear equations in 
standard form and graph them. (Section 2.2)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 65, problems 4 - 12 all
HOMEWORK: Page 66, problems 16 - 24 even, 28 - 36 even, 40 - 48 even.


TUESDAY:

OBJECTIVE: 
TSW: Find and use the slope of a line and graph parallel and perpendicular 
lines. (Section 2.3)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 71, problems 4 - 11 all.
HOMEWORK: Pages 72-73, problems 16 - 22 even, 32 - 36 even, 44 - 48 even.


WEDNESDAY:










PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2009

MONDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW:  Solve Inequalities and solve real world problems involving 
inequalities. (Section 1.5)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 37, problems 4 - 14 all.
HOMEWORK: Page 37 - 38, problems 16 - 36 even, 41 - 44 all.


TUESDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW:  Solve Compound Inequalities and Absolute Value Inequalities. (Section 
1.6)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Pages 43 - 44, problems 4 - 13 all.
HOMEWORK: Page 44, problems 16 - 24 even, 28 - 40 even.


WEDNESDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW:  Review Sections 1.1 - 1.6 in preparation for a major test over this 
matierial.

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK:  Pages 48 - 50, problems 12,13,16,17,22,23,24,26,28,30,36,
37,38,39,40,42,44,47,48,49,50.
HOMEWORK:

THURSDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
Test 1.1 - 1.6



FRIDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW:  Analyze and graph relations and find function values. (Section 2.1)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 60, problems 4 - 12 all.
HOMEWORK: Page 60 - 61, problems 18 - 32 even, 35, 36, 37.





PLANS FOAR THE WEEK OF MONDAY OCTOBER 19, 2009

MONDAY:

OBJECTIVE:
TSW: Use order of operations to evaluate expressions and use formulas. (1.1)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Pages 8 - 9, problems 4 - 15 all.
HOMEWORK:  Page 9, problems 16 - 34 even, 38 - 48 even.

TUESDAY:

OBJECTIVE:  
TSW: Use the properties of real numbers to evaluate expressions. (1.2)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 15, problems 10 - 16 all.
HOMEWORK: Page 16, problems 49 - 58 all.

WEDNESDAY:

OBJECTIVE:  
TSW: 1. Translate verbal expressions into algebraic expressions and 
equations, and vice versa. 2. Solve equations using the properties of 
equality. (1.3)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 24, problems 4 - 18 all.
HOMEWORK:  Page 24 - 25, 19 - 26 all, 30, 32, 42 - 56 even.

THURSDAY: 

OBJECTIVE:
TSW: Evaluate expressions involving absolute value and solve absolute value 
equations. (1.4)

ASSIGNMENT:
CLASSWORK: Page 30, problems  5 - 13 all.
HOMEWORK: Page 30 - 31, problems 18 - 44 even.

FRIDAY:

Review sections 1.1 - 1.4
Quiz 1.1 - 1.4








PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2009

MONDAY:

Begin 9 Weeks Benchmark Review

TUESDAY:

Complete 9 Weeks Benchmark Reveiw

WEDNESDAY:

9 Weeks Benchmark Practice Test

THURSDAY:

9 Weeks Benchmark Test

FRIDAY:

Make-up day for 9 Weeks Benchmark Test






PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21, 2009


MONDAY:
STATE STANDARDS  Students will manipulate the algebraic functions with 
constants and analyze graphs to describe the behavior of functions.  
Students will identify and represent a variety of functions.  Students will 
interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena.  Students will  model 
real-world phenomena using functions and graphs.  Students will communicate 
position using spatial sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate 
systems.
OBJECTIVE  TSW Graph Quadratic Functions and Solve Quadratic Equations by 
Graphing (Sections 6.1, 6.2)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT  Identify 
similarities and differences with graphing linear functions.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Cooperative 
learning.  Homework and practice:  use the TI-83+ graphing calculator  to do 
various problems from sections 6.1, 6.2, in class.

TUESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE: TSW solve quadratic equations by factoring. (Section 6.3)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT  Identify 
similarities and differences with factoring quadratic equations.  
Summarizing and note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  
Cooperative learning.  Homework and practice:  pages 303 304, problems 4 -
9 all, 14 - 32 even.

WEDNESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.	
OBJECTIVE: TSW solve quadratic equations by using the Quadratic Formula and 
use the discriminant to determine the number and type of roots of a 
quadratic equation. (Section 6.5)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT - Summarizing and 
note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Cooperative 
learning.  Homework and practice:  pages 317 - 318, problems 4 - 11 all, 14 -
 24 even, 28 - 38 even.

THURSDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE - TSW graph and solve quadratic inequalities by graphing. (Section 
6.7)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT - Identify 
similarities and differences with graphing quadratic equations.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Cooperative 
learning.  Homework and practice:  pages 333 - 334, problems 4 - 7 all, 9 - 
12 all, 14 - 24 even, 30 - 40 even.


FRIDAY:
Review Sections 6.1 - 6.3, 6.5, 6.7
QUIZ






PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER, 14, 2009

MONDAY:
STATE STANDARDS  Students will manipulate the algebraic functions with 
constants and analyze graphs to describe the behavior of functions.  
Students will identify and represent a variety of functions.  Students will 
interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena.  Students will  model 
real-world phenomena using functions and graphs.  Students will communicate 
position using spatial sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate 
systems.
OBJECTIVE  TSW Graph Quadratic Functions and Solve Quadratic Equations by 
Graphing (Sections 6.1, 6.2)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT  Identify 
similarities and differences with graphing linear functions.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Cooperative 
learning.  Homework and practice:  use the TI-83+ graphing calculator  to do 
various problems from sections 6.1, 6.2, in class.

TUESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE: TSW solve quadratic equations by factoring. (Section 6.3)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT  Identify 
similarities and differences with factoring quadratic equations.  
Summarizing and note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  
Cooperative learning.  Homework and practice:  pages 303 304, problems 4 -
9 all, 14 - 32 even.

WEDNESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.	
OBJECTIVE: TSW solve quadratic equations by using the Quadratic Formula and 
use the discriminant to determine the number and type of roots of a 
quadratic equation. (Section 6.5)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT - Summarizing and 
note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Cooperative 
learning.  Homework and practice:  pages 317 - 318, problems 4 - 11 all, 14 -
 24 even, 28 - 38 even.

THURSDAY:
NO SCHOOL!  PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES


FRIDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE - TSW graph and solve quadratic inequalities by graphing. (Section 
6.7)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT - Identify 
similarities and differences with graphing quadratic equations.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Cooperative 
learning.  Homework and practice:  pages 333 - 334, problems 4 - 7 all, 9 - 
12 all, 14 - 24 even, 30 - 40 even.

MONDAY:








PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

TUESDAY:

Objective:  TSW factor polynomials involving special patterns. (Difference 
of squares, difference of cubes, sum of cubes, perfect square trinomials)
Homework and practice:  teacher produced worksheet, problems 1 - 30

WEDNESDAY:  

TSW factor polynomials involving 4 terms and factor by grouping.
Homework and practice:  teacher produced worksheet, problems 1 - 30


THURSDAY:

Review Factoring Polynomials 
Partner work in class.


FRIDAY:

TEST on all types of factoring





PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 31, 2009

MONDAY:

Objective:  TSW factor polynomials using GCF and factoring into two binomials
Homework and practice:  teacher produced worksheet, problems 1 - 30







PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 24, 2009

MONDAY:

Combined practice on solving inequalities, compound inequalities, 
absolute value equations and absolute value inequalities.

TUESDAY:

TEST
Solving inequalities, compound inequalities, absolute value equations and 
absolute value inequalities.






PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 31, 2009

MONDAY:






PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 17, 2009

MONDAY:

Review and Quiz over solving equations.  Includes basic one-step equations 
through multiple steps with the distributive property and variables on both 
sides.

TUESDAY:
  
OBJECTIVE:  TSW solve linear inequalities.
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between solving equations and solving 
inequalities.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recoginition.  4.  Cooperative learning, students will use the 
individual dry erase boards to practice on problems together.  5.  Homework 
and practice:  extra practice workbook page on solving linear inequalities; 
Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and discussing areas of 
confidence and concern.


WEDNESDAY:


OBJECTIVE:  TSW solve compound inequalities.
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between solving equations and solving 
inequalities.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recoginition.  4.  Cooperative learning, students will use the 
individual dry erase boards to practice on problems together.  5.  Homework 
and practice:  extra practice workbook page on solving compound 
inequalities; Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and discussing 
areas of confidence and concern.

THURSDAY:

OBJECTIVE:  TSW solve absolute value equations and inequalities.
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between solving absolute value equations, 
solving compound inequalities and solving equations.  2.  Summarizing and 
note taking.  3.   Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  4.  
Cooperative learning.  5.  Generating and testing hypothesis:  I will begin 
a discussion and prompt students to state how they think we will be working 
these problems.  After working some examples and having the students work in 
pairs to practice, we will discuss their original thoughts on the lesson and 
see how they compared to the actual process.  6.  Homework and practice:  
extra practice worksheet from workbook; Daily journal entry summarizing 
today's lesson and discussing areas of confidence and concern.

FRIDAY:








PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 10, 2009

MONDAY:
OBJECTIVE - The student will apply order of operations when computing with 
integers using grouping symbols and powers of 1 and 2.   

VOCABULARY:  Order of Operations.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT 1.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  
3.Cooperative Learning. 4.  Setting objectives and providing feedback 5.  
Homework and practice - Teacher produced worksheet/board problems.  Daily 
journal entry summarizing today's concepts.


TUESDAY: 
I will be out the 1st half of class.  Students will begin work on the 
worksheet reviewing order of operations.

OBJECTIVE - The student will apply order of operations when computing with 
integers using grouping symbols and powers of 1 and 2.


STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT 1.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  
3.Cooperative Learning. 4.  Setting objectives and providing feedback 5.  
Homework and practice - Teacher produced worksheet/board problems.  Daily 
journal entry summarizing today's concepts.


WEDNESDAY:

OBJECTIVE - The student will solve equations and inequalities.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT  1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between simplifying expressions and solving 
equations.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition.  4.Cooperative Learning. 5.  Setting objectives and 
providing feedback.  6.  Homework and practice - Teacher produced 
worksheet/board problems.  Daily journal entry summarizing today's 
concepts.


THURSDAY:

OBJECTIVE - The student will solve equations and inequalities.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT  1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between simplifying expressions and solving 
equations.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition.  4.Cooperative Learning. 5.  Setting objectives and 
providing feedback.  6.  Homework and practice - Teacher produced 
worksheet/board problems.  Daily journal entry summarizing today's 
concepts.


FRIDAY:

Review Order of Operations and solving Equations/Inequalities.
Quiz over Order of Operations and solving Equations/Inequalities.



 WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 11, 2008

MONDAY:  
Go over Class procedures, rules and expectations.  Begin 
collecting $3.00 Math Fee and renting calculators.  
Begin Pre-Test (To assess concepts to be covered during the course)

TUESDAY:  
Complete Pre-test. Begin reviewing Pre-Test.

WEDNESDAY:  
OBJECTIVE -  The student will translate verbal expressions into algebraic 
expressions. 
VOCABULARY -  Variable, Algebraic Expression, Factors, Product, Power, 
Base, Exponent, Evaluate.
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES PRACTICE & ASSESMENT �  1.  Identify 
similiraties and differences with variables and algebraic expressions, 
factors and product and power, base and exponent.  2.  Summarizing and note 
taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  4.Cooperative 
Learning. 5.  Setting objectives and providing feedback.  6.  Homework and 
practice - Teacher produced worksheet/board problems.  Daily journal entry 
summarizing today's concepts.





















































PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY DECEMBER 15, 2008

MONDAY:
Questions 1 - 20 of the exam review

TUESDAY:
Questions 21 - 40 of the exam review

WEDNESDAY:
Final review of the entire exam review

THURSDAY:
Final Exams

FRIDAY:
Final Exams





PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY DECEMBER 8, 2008

MONDAY:




FRIDAY:
Practice Exam problems 1 - 20.











PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2008

MONDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � Students will connect physical, graphical, verbal, and 
symbolic representations of real numbers.  Students will articulate, model, 
and apply the concept of inverse (opposites, reciprocals, powers and roots) 
Students will describe, model and apply inverse operations.  Students will 
use a variety of notations appropriately (logarithmic, factorial, sigma, 
delta, radical)
OBJECTIVE � TSW simplify radicals and use a calculator to approximate 
radicals. (Section 5.5)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Summarizing and 
note taking, Reinforcing effort and providing recognition, Cooperative 
learning, Homework and practice:  Workbook page for section 5.5.  

TUESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will connect physical, graphical, verbal, and 
symbolic representations of real numbers.  Students will articulate, model, 
and apply the concept of inverse (opposites, reciprocals, powers and roots) 
Students will describe, model and apply inverse operations.  Students will 
perform operations on algebraic expressions and informally justify the 
procedures chosen.  Apply measurement concepts and relationships in 
algebraic and geometric problem-solving.
OBJECTIVE � TSW simplify, add, subtract, multiply and divide radical 
expressions. (Section 5.6)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Similarities 
and differences, Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition, Cooperative learning, Homework and practice:  
Workbook page for section 5.6.  

WEDNESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS -  Students will use a variety of notations appropriately 
(logarithmic, factorial, sigma, delta, radical)  Students will perform 
operations on algebraic expressions and informally justify the procedures 
chosen.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW will write expressions with rational exponents in radical 
form and vice versa.  TSW simplify expressions in exponential or radical 
form. (Section 5.7)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Similarities 
and differences, Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition, Cooperative learning, Homework and practice:  
Workbook page for section 5.7.  

THURSDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE � TSW will solve equations and inequalities containing radicals. 
(Section 5.8)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Similarities 
and differences, Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition, Cooperative learning, Homework and practice:  
Workbook page for section 5.8. 

FRIDAY:
Quiz 5.5 - 5.8






PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2008

MONDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.  The student will apply 
measurement concepts and relationships in algebraic and geometric problem-
solving situations.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW simplify rational expressions and complex fractions.  
(Section 9.1)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Identify 
similarities and differences between arithmetic fractions, rational 
expressions and complex fractions.  Summarizing and note taking.  
Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Homework and practice:  pages 
476 � 477, problems 4 -13 all, 14 � 40 even.

TUESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW determine LCM of polynomials and add and subtract rational 
expressions. (Sections 9.2)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Identify 
similarities and differences between adding and subtracting fractions and 
adding and subtracting rational expressions.  Summarizing and notetaking.  
Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  Homework and practice:  pages 
482 � 483, problems 4 � 12 all, 14 � 40 even.







PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2008







PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2008

MONDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � Students will connect physical, graphical, verbal, and 
symbolic representations of real numbers.  Students will articulate, model, 
and apply the concept of inverse (opposites, reciprocals, powers and roots) 
Students will describe, model and apply inverse operations.  Students will 
use a variety of notations appropriately (logarithmic, factorial, sigma, 
delta, radical)
OBJECTIVE � TSW simplify radicals and use a calculator to approximate 
radicals. (Section 5.5)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Summarizing and 
note taking, Reinforcing effort and providing recognition, Cooperative 
learning, Homework and practice:  Workbook page for section 5.5.  

TUESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS - Students will connect physical, graphical, verbal, and 
symbolic representations of real numbers.  Students will articulate, model, 
and apply the concept of inverse (opposites, reciprocals, powers and roots) 
Students will describe, model and apply inverse operations.  Students will 
perform operations on algebraic expressions and informally justify the 
procedures chosen.  Apply measurement concepts and relationships in 
algebraic and geometric problem-solving.
OBJECTIVE � TSW simplify, add, subtract, multiply and divide radical 
expressions. (Section 5.6)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Similarities 
and differences, Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition, Cooperative learning, Homework and practice:  
Workbook page for section 5.6.  

WEDNESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS -  Students will use a variety of notations appropriately 
(logarithmic, factorial, sigma, delta, radical)  Students will perform 
operations on algebraic expressions and informally justify the procedures 
chosen.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW will write expressions with rational exponents in radical 
form and vice versa.  TSW simplify expressions in exponential or radical 
form. (Section 5.7)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Similarities 
and differences, Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition, Cooperative learning, Homework and practice:  
Workbook page for section 5.7.  

THURSDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE � TSW will solve equations and inequalities containing radicals. 
(Section 5.8)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Similarities 
and differences, Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition, Cooperative learning, Homework and practice:  
Workbook page for section 5.8. 

FRIDAY:
Quiz 5.5 - 5.8


PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2008

MONDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.
OBJECTIVE � TSW multiply and divide monomials.  (Section 5.1)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  3.  
Homework and practice: Workbook section 5.1

TUESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS - Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.  The student will apply 
measurement concepts and relationships in algebraic and geometric problem-
solving situations.  The student will apply appropriate techniques, tools, 
and formulas to determine measurements.
OBJECTIVE � TSW add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. (Section 5.2)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between these operations with monomials and 
polynomials.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework  and 
practice:  Workbook Section 5.2

WEDNESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.
OBJECTIVE � TSW divide polynomials. (Section 5.3)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences with dividing monomials and arithmetic long 
division.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition.  4.  Homework and Practice:  Workbook Section 5.3

THURSDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW Factor Polynomials (Section 5.4)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Identify 
similarities and differences with multiplying and dividing polynomials, 
Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and providing recognition, 
cooperative learning.  Homework and practice:  Workbook Section 5.4

FRIDAY:

Quiz 5.1 - 5.4












PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 2008

MONDAY:

Review Practice Test.
Test on operations with matrices.

TUESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.
OBJECTIVE � TSW multiply and divide monomials.  (Section 5.1)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  3.  
Homework and practice: Workbook section 5.1

WEDNESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS - Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.  The student will apply 
measurement concepts and relationships in algebraic and geometric problem-
solving situations.  The student will apply appropriate techniques, tools, 
and formulas to determine measurements.
OBJECTIVE � TSW add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. (Section 5.2)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between these operations with monomials and 
polynomials.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework  and 
practice:  Workbook Section 5.2

THURSDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.
OBJECTIVE � TSW divide polynomials. (Section 5.3)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences with dividing monomials and arithmetic long 
division.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and 
providing recognition.  4.  Homework and Practice:  Workbook Section 5.3

FRIDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will perform operations on algebraic expressions 
and informally justify the procedures chosen.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW Factor Polynomials (Section 5.4)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � Identify 
similarities and differences with multiplying and dividing polynomials, 
Summarizing and note taking, Reinforcing effort and providing recognition, 
cooperative learning.  Homework and practice:  Workbook Section 5.4





PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2008

MONDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will articulate, model, and apply the concept of 
inverse.  Students will solve linear systems using a variety of techniques, 
including matrices.  Students will communicate position using spatial sense 
with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW perform operations with matrices, multiply a matrix by a 
scalar
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences with previous concepts covered.  2.  
Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and providing 
recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework and practice: Workbook 
page for section 4.2

TUESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS - Students will articulate, model, and apply the concept of 
inverse.  Students will describe, model and apply inverse operations.  
Students will solve linear systems using a variety of techniques, including 
matrices.  Students will communicate position using spatial sense with two- 
and three-dimensional coordinate systems.  
OBJECTIVE � TSW will use appropriate technology (Graphing Calculator) to 
find the determinant of a matrix, find the inverse of a matrix, determine if 
two matrices are inverses.
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Summarizing 
and notetaking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  3.  
Cooperative Learning. Homework and practice:  Workbook pages from sections 
4.3,4.5, 4.7

WEDNESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS - Students will articulate, model, and apply the concept of 
inverse.  Students will describe, model and apply inverse operations.  
Students will solve linear systems using a variety of techniques, including 
matrices.  Students will communicate position using spatial sense with two- 
and three-dimensional coordinate systems. 
OBJECTIVE:  TSW solve matrix equations using the inverse of 
the coefficient matrix. (Sections 4.8)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Summarizing 
and notetaking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  3.  
Cooperative Learning. Homework and practice:  Workbook page section 4.8

THURSDAY:

Review Chapter 4  and using the graphing calculator to solve problems using 
matrices.  Students will work sections 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8 assorted 
problems based on need.

FRIDAY:






PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

MONDAY:

Practice Test over Solving Systems of Equations by graphing, substitution, 
and elimination followed by small group review of concepts.

TUESDAY:

Test over Solving Systems of Equations by graphing, substitution and 
elimination.

WEDNESDAY:

Practice Test for 9 weeks benchmark test. Small group review of concepts 
covered on 9 weeks benchmark test.

THURSDAY:

9 Weeks benchmark test.

FRIDAY:

Review 9 weeks benchmark test.  Final day for make-up work.




PLANS FOR THE WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

MONDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will solve systems of linear equations using a 
variety of techniques.  Students will communicate position using spatial 
sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.

OBJECTIVE -  TSW Solve Systems of Equations by Graphing.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between graphing linear equations and graphing 
linear systems.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort 
and providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework and 
practice:  Workbook page on solving systems of equations by graphing.  Daily 
journal entry summarizing today's lesson.

TUESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will solve systems of linear equations using a 
variety of techniques.  Students will communicate position using spatial 
sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.

OBJECTIVE - TSW Solve systems of linear equations by substitution and 
elimination.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between graphing linear equations and graphing 
linear systems.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort 
and providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework and 
practice:  Workbook page on solving systems of equations by graphing.  Daily 
journal entry summarizing today's lesson.

WEDNESDAY:

STATE STANDARDS � Students will solve systems of linear equations using a 
variety of techniques.  Students will communicate position using spatial 
sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.

OBJECTIVE - TSW Solve systems of linear equations by substitution and 
elimination.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between graphing linear equations and graphing 
linear systems.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort 
and providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework and 
practice:  Workbook page on solving systems of equations by graphing.  Daily 
journal entry summarizing today's lesson.

THURSDAY:
SUBSTITUTE TODAY.  Worksheet reviewing solving systems of equations by 
graphing, substitution, and elimination.  

FRIDAY:
Quiz over solving systems of equations by graphing, substitution, and 
elimination.





WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

MONDAY:  
Substitute today.  Worksheet on graphing linear equations, linear 
inequalities, absolute value equations and absolute value inequalities.  

TUESDAY:
In class review of Monday's worksheet.

WEDNESDAY: 
TEST on graphing linear equations, linear inequalities, absolute value 
equations and absolute value inequalities.

THURSDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � Students will solve systems of linear equations using a 
variety of techniques.  Students will communicate position using spatial 
sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.

OBJECTIVE -  TSW Solve Systems of Equations by Graphing.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between graphing linear equations and graphing 
linear systems.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort 
and providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework and 
practice:  Workbook page on solving systems of equations by graphing.  Daily 
journal entry summarizing today's lesson.

FRIDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � Students will solve systems of linear equations using a 
variety of techniques.  Students will communicate position using spatial 
sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.

OBJECTIVE - TSW Solve systems of linear equations by substitution and 
elimination.

STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between graphing linear equations and graphing 
linear systems.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort 
and providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning.  5.  Homework and 
practice:  Workbook page on solving systems of equations by graphing.  Daily 
journal entry summarizing today's lesson.




WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

MONDAY:
STATE STANDARDS �  analyze mathematical patterns related to algebra and 
geometry in real-world problem solving, use algebraic thinking to generalize 
a pattern by expressing the pattern in functional notation, manipulate the 
algebraic functions with the constants and analyze graphs to describe the 
behavior of functions, identify and represent a variety of functions, 
interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena, model real-world 
phenomena using functions and graphs, describe the domain and range of 
functions and articulate restrictions imposed either by the operations or by 
the real-life situations which the functions represent, communicate position 
using spatial sense with two-dimensional coordinate systems, apply 
appropriate technology in data collection and analysis, collect, represent, 
and describe linear and nonlinear data sets developed from the real world, 
make predictions from a data set, choose, construct, and analyze appropriate 
graphical representations for a data set.
OBJECTIVE � TSW write the equation of a line when given the slope and a 
point on the line and write the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular 
to a given line. (sections 2.4)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between plotting and analyzing data and finding 
the slope and graphing linear equations.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  
3.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning  
5.  Cues and questions.  6.  Homework and practice:  Algebra 2 workbook 
page.  Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and discussing areas 
of confidence and concern.

TUESDAY: 
STATE STANDARDS � analyze mathematical patterns related to algebra and 
geometry in real-world problem solving, use algebraic thinking to generalize 
a pattern by expressing the pattern in functional notation, manipulate the 
algebraic functions with the constants and analyze graphs to describe the 
behavior of functions, identify and represent a variety of functions, 
interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena, model real-world 
phenomena using functions and graphs, describe the domain and range of 
functions and articulate restrictions imposed either by the operations or by 
the real-life situations which the functions represent, communicate position 
using spatial sense with two-dimensional coordinate systems, apply 
appropriate technology in data collection and analysis, collect, represent, 
and describe linear and nonlinear data sets developed from the real world, 
make predictions from a data set, choose, construct, and analyze appropriate 
graphical representations for a data set.
OBJECTIVE � TSW identify and graph step, constant, identity, absolute value 
and piecewise functions. (section 2.6)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT  - 1.  Identify 
similarities  and differences between each type of function.  2.  
Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and providing 
recognition.  4.  Homework and practice - teacher produced worksheet  
Journal entry summarizing today's lesson.

WEDNESDAY:  
STATE STANDARDS � Communicate position using spatial sense with two- and 
three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE � TSW graph linear inequalities, graph absolute value 
inequalities. 
(section 2.7)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between graphing linear inequalities and linear 
equations and between using a t-table to graph a line and graphing absolute 
value inequalities.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  3.  Reinforcing 
effort and providing recognition.  4.  Homework and practice - pages 98 - 
99, problems 14 - 28 even, 33 - 37 all.  Journal entry summarizing today's 
lesson.

THURSDAY:  
NO SCHOOL.  PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

FRIDAY:
Cooperative learning groups will review each lesson for the first 45 minutes 
of class.  I will lead the review the last 45 minutes, focusing on problems 
presented from each group.  


WEEK OF MONDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

MONDAY:
NO SCHOOL, LABOR DAY HOLIDAY.

TUESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � analyze mathematical patterns related to algebra and 
geometry in real-world problem solving, use algebraic thinking to generalize 
a pattern by expressing the pattern in functional notation, identify and 
represent a variety of functions (linear, quadratic), model real world 
phenomena using functions and graphs, describe the domain and range of 
functions and articulate restrictions imposed either by the operations or by 
real-life situations which the functions represent.
OBJECTIVE � TSW will analyze and graph relations and find function values. 
(section 2.1)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences of relations, mappings, graphs and tables.  2.  
Summarizing and note taking.  3. Reinforce effort and provide recognition.  
4.  Cooperative learning.  5.Provide feedback.  Homework and practice - 
Algebra 2 workbook page.  Daily journal entry summarizing 
today's lesson and discussing areas of confidence and concern.

WEDNESDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � analyze mathematical patterns related to algebra and 
geometry in real-world problem solving, use algebraic thinking to generalize 
a pattern by expressing the pattern in functional notation, manipulate the 
algebraic functions with the constants and analyze graphs to describe the 
behavior of functions, apply the rate of change, identify and represent a 
variety of functions, interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena, 
model real-world phenomena using functions and graphs, communicate position 
using spatial sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE� TSW identify linear equations and functions, write linear 
equations in standard form, graph linear equations. (section 2.2)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between slope and rate of change and between 
parallel and perpendicular lines; 2.  Summarizing and note taking;  3.  
Reinforcing effort and providing recognition;   4.  Cooperative learning;   
5.  Setting objectives and providing feedback;  6.  Homework and practice � 
Algebra 2 workbook page.  Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and 
discussing areas of confidence and concern.


THURSDAY:
STATE STANDARDS � analyze mathematical patterns related to algebra and 
geometry in real-world problem solving, use algebraic thinking to generalize 
a pattern by expressing the pattern in functional notation, manipulate the 
algebraic functions with the constants and analyze graphs to describe the 
behavior of functions, apply the rate of change, identify and represent a 
variety of functions, interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena, 
model real-world phenomena using functions and graphs, communicate position 
using spatial sense with two- and three-dimensional coordinate systems.
OBJECTIVE� TSW Find and use the slope of a line and graph parallel and 
perpendicular lines. (section 2.3)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between slope and rate of change and between 
parallel and perpendicular lines; 2.  Summarizing and note taking;  3.  
Reinforcing effort and providing recognition;   4.  Cooperative learning;   
5.  Setting objectives and providing feedback;  6.  Homework and practice � 
Algebra 2 workbook page.  Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and 
discussing areas of confidence and concern.

FRIDAY:
STATE STANDARDS �  analyze mathematical patterns related to algebra and 
geometry in real-world problem solving, use algebraic thinking to generalize 
a pattern by expressing the pattern in functional notation, manipulate the 
algebraic functions with the constants and analyze graphs to describe the 
behavior of functions, identify and represent a variety of functions, 
interpret graphs that depict real-world phenomena, model real-world 
phenomena using functions and graphs, describe the domain and range of 
functions and articulate restrictions imposed either by the operations or by 
the real-life situations which the functions represent, communicate position 
using spatial sense with two-dimensional coordinate systems, apply 
appropriate technology in data collection and analysis, collect, represent, 
and describe linear and nonlinear data sets developed from the real world, 
make predictions from a data set, choose, construct, and analyze appropriate 
graphical representations for a data set.
OBJECTIVE � TSW write the equation of a line when given the slope and a 
point on the line and write the equation of a line parallel or perpendicular 
to a given line. (sections 2.4)
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���.PRACTICE & ASSESMENT � 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between plotting and analyzing data and finding 
the slope and graphing linear equations.  2.  Summarizing and note taking.  
3.  Reinforcing effort and providing recognition.  4.  Cooperative learning  
5.  Cues and questions.  6.  Homework and practice:  Algebra 2 workbook 
page.  Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and discussing areas 
of confidence and concern.




WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 25, 2008

MONDAY:
Review the practice test over equations, inequalities, compound 
inequalities, absolute value equations and absolute value inequalities in 
cooperative learning groups then with the instructor.  Daily journal entry 
summarizing their level of preparedness and discussing areas of confidence 
and concern.

TUESDAY: 
Test over equaions, inequalities, compound inequalities, absolute value 
equations and absolute value inequalities.

WEDNESDAY:  
OBJECTIVE:  TSW will analyze and graph relations and find function values. 
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���PRACTICE & ASSESMENT: 1.  Identify 
similarities and differences between functions and equations and between 
evaluating functions and evaluating equations.  2.  Summarizing and note 
taking.  3.  Reinforcing effort and providing recoginition.  4.  Cooperative 
learning.  5.  Homework and practice:  extra practice workbook page on 
section 2.1 from the Algebra 2 text.  Daily journal entry summarizing 
today's lesson and discussing areas of confidence and concern.

THURSDAY:  
OBJECTIVE:  TSW identify linear equations and functions, write linear 
equations in standard form and graph linear equations.
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���PRACTICE & ASSESMENT:  1.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recoginition.  3.  
Cooperative learning.  4.  Homework and practice:  extra practice workbook 
page on section 2.2.  Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and 
discussing areas of confidence and concern.

FRIDAY:
OBJECTIVE:  TSW find and use the slope of a line and graph parallel and 
perpendicular lines.
STRATEGIES/INSTRUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES���PRACTICE & ASSESMENT:  1.  Summarizing 
and note taking.  2.  Reinforcing effort and providing recoginition.  3.  
Cooperative learning.  4.  Homework and practice:  extra practice workbook 
page on section 2.3. Daily journal entry summarizing today's lesson and 
discussing areas of confidence and concern. 




WEEK OF MONDAY AUGUST 18, 2008



THURSDAY:
PRACTICE TEST over solving equations, inequalities, compound inequalities, 
absolute value equations and absolute value inequalities.  The practice test 
will be graded and reviewed in preparation for the actual test.

FRIDAY:
Test over solving equations, inequalities, compound inequalities, absolute 
value equations and absolute value inequalities.







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