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Wednesday May 28th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Students worked on Sudoku puzzles.
RICA
This class did not meet due to the 8th grade cook-out.
Tuesday May 27th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Students took the Final Exam.
4B Algebra
Students took the Final Exam.
RICA
Students completed the budget project.
Friday May 23rd A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Students took the final exam.
RICA
Students completed a Famous Number Activity and then had FLEX time.
Thursday May 22nd B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
We discussed questions on the Exam Review Sheet. Students were also given a
sheet with the terms and formulas that they need to knows for the exam. B
day exams will be given on Tuesday.
No written assignment, but students need to study for the exam.
RICA
Students were given a sample checkbook. We discussed how to complete a
deposit slip, how to write checks, and how to list the transactions and
balance their account on their check register.
4B Algebra
We discussed questions on the Exam Review Sheet. The exam will be given on
Tuesday.
No written assignment, but students need to study for the exam.
Wednesday May 21st A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
During class we went over the correct answers for the Exam Review Sheet. We
then discussed any questions that the students had over this. I also gave
them another study sheet that lists the terms and formulas that they need to
know for the exam.
No written homework, but students need to study for the exam on Friday.
RICA
Students watched a vidoe on "Why Do You Need Math?"
Tuesday May 20th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Notes-Graphing Linear Equations
Assignment: p. 514 # 10-21 (You may draw two lines per graph.)
Complete the exam review sheet.
Extra Credit Sudoku puzzle
Co
RICA
Read article and write 1/2 page summary.
Students were given a sheet to take home to get information for a budget
project.
ALGEBRA
Notes-Radical expressions
Assignment: Complete exam review sheet
Extra credit Sudoku puzzle
Monday May 19th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Notes-Graphing Linear Equations
Assignment: p. 524 # 10-21
I gave students a Sudoku puzzle for extra credit.
The exam review sheet should be finished and brought to class on Wednesday.
RICA
Students completed a Superlative ballot for a cookout sponsored by the
PTSO. We then had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
LAST WEEK
Friday May 16th Stack Day
Pre-Algebra classes
Notes-Multiplication and division inequalities.
Assignments:
p. 503 12-23 This is due Monday for A Day classes and Tuesday for B day
classes.
Exam Review Sheet-This is due Wednesday for A day classes and Thursday for B
day classes.
I also gave students a Sudoku puzzle for extra credit. It is due Monday for
A day classes and Tuesday for B day classes.
RICA
Students completed a circle graph worksheet dealing with credit scores.
ALGEBRA
Notes-Factoring with rational expressions
Assignments: p. 538 13-21 and p. 654 1-15 (Due Tuesday)
Extra credit Sudoku puzzle (Due Tuesday)
Exam Review Sheet (due Thursday)
Thursday May 15th B Day
Notes 10.5,10.6
Assignment-p. 494 18-33, p. 498 12-23
RICA
Students completed a circle graph worksheet.
ALGEBRA
Notes-Factoring, Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Assignment: p. 487 # 1-12
p. 538 # 1-12
Wednesday May 14th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Notes 10.5,10.6
Assignment: p. 494 18-33, p. 498 12-23
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on equations. We then had
Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Tuesday May 13th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Notes 10-2, 10-4
Assignment: p.477 even 14-24, even 28-40
p. 486 even 10-22
RICA
Students completed the second part of the worksheet on Credit Card debt.
This was turned in during class.
Algebra 4B
Notes-Factoring GCF, Binomials as the Difference of Two Squares, and
Trinomials
Assignment-p. 483 even 2-28
p. 493 even 14-30
Monday May 12th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Notes 10.2 and 10.4
Assignment: p. 477 even 14-24, even 28-40 and p. 486 even 10-22
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on writing and solving
algebraic equations to solve word problems. We then had Silent Reading and
FLEX time.
LAST WEEK
Friday May 9th Stack Day
Pre-Algebra
Notes 10.1
Assignment: p. 472 # 16-27, 32-49
RICA
The class had Silent Reading time and FLEX time, but no written RICA
assignment.
ALGEBRA
Quiz
Assignment: p. 477 # 1-8, 15-20
Thursday May 8th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Test Chapter 7
p. 417 # 3-20 and p. 467 # 1-22
RICA
Students read an article on Credit Card Debt. We then discussed the pros and
cons of credit card use.
Algebra 4B
P. 463 # 13-24, 34-39 and p. 469 # 11-19
We will have a quiz tomorrow over Exponent rules, GCF, and Polynomials
(adding, subtracting, multiplying)
Wednesday May 7th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Test Chapter 7
Assignment: p. 417 # 3-20 and p. 467 # 1-22
RICA
Students went to the computer lab to work on Study Island. We also had
Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Tuesday May 6 B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
p. 354 # 3-16
p. 367 # 1-12, 16
Test Thursday over Chapter 7
RICA
Students read an article on 10 rules for credit management. We also
discussed reading information from a credit report. The students then
completed a written assignment over this material.
Algebra
Notes-Multiplying Polynomials
Assignment:
p. 447 and 448 # 11-26, 33-45
p. 463 # 1-12
Monday May 5th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Notes-Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones
Assignment: p. 354 # 3-16
p. 367 # 1-12, 16
We will have the Chapter 7 test Wednesday.
RICA
My regular RICA class did not meet. I had a special study session for the
Algebra students to prepare for tomorrow's Gateway test.
LAST WEEK
Friday May 2nd Stack Day
Pre-Algebra classes
Homework was turned in.
Assignment: p. 633 Sections 7.4 and 7.5, p.634 Sections 7.6 and 7.7
RICA
Students had Silent Reading and FLEX time. After lunch we went to the
computer lab to work on Study Island.
ALGEBRA
We discussed questions on the Gateway Practice Test. Students should take
the booklets home and review for the test. I will have one additional study
session for them Monday during RICA.
Thursday May 1st B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
Assignment: Worksheet Practice 7-7
RICA
We discussed credit reports for the first part of class. We also had a
Guidance Counselor and students from Wilson Central come to talk with the
students about getting off to a good start in high school.
Algebra
Students took the Gateway Practice Test. They are to use the answer key in
the back of the booklet to check the answers. They should go back over the
ones they missed and be prepared to ask questions in class tomorrow. The
Gateway Test is Tuesday, May 6th.
Wednesday April 30th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
Assignment: Worksheet Practice 7-7
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on surface area. We then
had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Tuesday April 29 B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Notes-Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
Assignment: p. 349 & 350 # 4-20
RICA
Students read two articles dealing with mortgages and wrote a 1/2 page
summary of each.
ALGEBRA
We continued going over the material on the Gateway Study Sheet.
Assignment: p. 420 even 6-12, even 22-36
Monday April 18th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Notes-Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders
Assignment: p. 349 and 350 # 4-20
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on magic square math puzzles. We then had
Silent Reading and FLEX time.
LAST WEEK
Friday April 25th Stack Day
Pre-Algebra classes
We turned in the homework and then took the quiz over Sections 7.2-7.6.
Students were given a Sudoku puzzle that they make complete for extra credit
points.
No homework.
Algebra
Students were given a Gateway Study Sheet. We went over the material from
the first two pages.
Assignment: p. 397 even 2-12, 18-22
p. 407 even 2-20
p. 413 even 2-16
Thursday April 24th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
We will have a quiz tomorrow over sections 7.2-7.6.
Assignment: Textbook p. 340 # 3-10
Workbook Pr. 7.5 and 7.6.
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on finding the interest on a mortgage.
Algebra
Chapter 7 test.
Assignment: p. 392 Where you've Been
Wednesday April 23rd A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
Assignment: Textbook p. 340 # 3-10
Workook Pr. 7.5 and 7.6
We will have a quiz over Sections 7.2-7.6 on Friday.
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on volume. We then had
Silent Reading and Flex time.
Tuesday April 22nd B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Notes-Volume of Prisms and cylinders, Volume of Pyramids and Cones
Assignment: p. 337 & 338 4-26
p. 344 # 3-14
RICA
We discussed the Bankrate.com website, and I showed students how to use it
to get different types of financial information. I also returned the
worksheets where students chose a home and showed them what the monthly
payment would be on a 15 year mortgage and a 30 year mortgage. Students
were then asked to think about the monthly payment compared to their income,
and if they felt that the home was too expensive to use the ads and select a
less expensive home.
Algebra
We discussed graphing systems of linear equations on graph paper and using a
graphing calculator. We will have the Chapter 7 test on Thursday.
Assignment: p. 380 # 1-19
p. 390 # 1-19, 21-25
Monday April 21st A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Notes-Volume of Prisms and Cylinders, Volume of Pyramids and Cones
Assignment: p. 337 & 338 4-26
p. 344 # 3-14
RICA
Students had Silent Reading and Flex time. For the RICA lessons, students
went to the computer lab and worked on the Study Island program.
LAST WEEK
Friday April 18th
Pre-Algebra classes
p.333 # 3-5, 7-10, 20-31 and p. 633 Sect. 7-3 # 1-6
Algebra
p. 365 # 1-8 and p. 373 # 1-22
RICA
The reward pizza party for those who did not have too many demerits during
the third nine weeks was held during this period.
Thursday April 17th
RICA
Students looked through newspaper ads to select a home for their "family".
They completed an information sheet regarding the home that they selected.
Due to TCAP testing, no other classes met.
Wednesday April 16th
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on depreciation. We then had FLEX time and
Silent Reading.
4A Pre-Algebra
Assignment: Workbook Practice 7-3
4B Algebra
We discussed solving word problems using systems of equations. We will
finish the notes over this section on Friday.
Tuesday April 15th
2A and 2B Pre-Algebra
Assignment: Workbook Pr. 7-3
RICA
Students read an article on renting vs. buying a home. They were asked to
write 1/2-1 page summary of what they learned from the article. This was
completed and turned in during class.
Monday April 14th Day
Due to TCAP testing, 2A and 4A Pre-Algebra did not meet.
RICA
Students were assigned a math puzzle worksheet. We then had Silent Reading
and FLEX time.
LAST WEEK
Friday April 11th Stack Day
2A, 2B, and 4A Pre-Algebra
Students turned in the TCAP workbooks. We reviewed for TCAP tests.
No homework.
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on complex figures. We
then had Flex time and Silent Reading.
4B Algebra
Students used graphing calculators to solve systems of equations. This
worksheet was completed and turned in during class.
No homework.
Thursday April 10th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Review Problems
Notes 7.3
TCAP Workbooks are due tomorrow.
Assignment: p. 328 # 3-13
RICA
This class did not meet. Students took the TCAP Practice Test in their
homerooms.
4B Algebra
We discussed Section 7.3 and began Section 7.4.
Assignment: p. 356 # 1-14
TCAP Workbooks are due tomorrow.
Wednesday April 9th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Review Problems
Notes 7.3
Assignment: p. 328 # 3-13
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet dealing with area and
circumference of circles. This was turned in during class. We then had
Flex time and Silent Reading.
Tuesday April 8th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Review Problems
Notes 7.2
Assignment: p.322 and 323 # 3-21, 27-30
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on Miles Per Gallon. This was completed and
turned in during class.
Notes 7.1,7.2
Assignment: p.343 1-12, 15-23 and p. 349 #1-16
Monday April 7th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algbra
TCAP Review Problems
Notes 7.2
Assignment: p.322 and 323 # 3-21, 27-30
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on area of quadrilaterals. This was turned
in during class. We then had FLEX time and Silent Reading.
LAST WEEK
Friday April 4th Stack Day (All classes met for an abbreviated class period.)
Pre-Algebra classes
TCAP Transparency 50
We turned in transparencies 46-50 and p. 313 Getting Started.
Students were given a Sudoku puzzle to complete for extra credit.
During class students worked on the TCAP workbooks. These will be due next
Friday April 11th.
RICA
Students went to the computer lab to work on the Study Island program. We
also had Silent Reading and Flex time.
Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
Test on Chapter 6
Assignment: p. 338 Where You've Been # 1-15
Thursday April 3rd B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
Students took the Ch. 6 test.
Assignment: p.313 Getting Started 1-16
Students should continue working in the TCAP workbook and should bring this
to class tomorrow.
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on car payments. This was turned in during
class.
4B Algebra
Assignment: p.327 and 328 even 2-40
p.334 #3-29
We will have the Chapter 6 test tomorrow.
Wednesday April 2nd A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Homework was discussed and turned in, along with the Chapter 6 Vocabulary
Builder handout.
Test
Assignment: p. 313 Getting Started
Students should also continue working in the TCAP workbook, and these
workbooks should be brought to class on Friday.
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on quadrilaterals and
symmetry. These were turned in during class. We then had Flex time and
Silent Reading.
Tuesday April 1st B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Tr. 49
Notes-Symmetry
We will have a test over Ch.6 and Section 7.1 on Thursday.
Assignment: p. 306 and 307 # 8-20
p. 632 Lesson 7.1 #1-11
RICA
Student read a summary that discussed 12 questions to consider when
selecting a car. They were asked to pick 8 of the questions and briefly
write why that is important to consider when selecting a car. They were
then given newspaper ads to look through and select a car. They completed a
short worksheet giving information about the car and the price including
sales tax.
After lunch, students had FLEX (homework) time.
4B Algebra
Notes Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
Assignment: p. 314 # 1-48
Monday March 31st A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 49
Notes 6.6
We will have a test Wednesday over Chapter 6 and Section 7.1. The Chapter 6
Vocabulary Builder handout will be due on Wednesday.
Assignment: p. 306 and 307 #8-20, p. 632 Section 7-1 # 1-11.
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on triangles. We also had FLEX time and
Silent Reading.
Friday March 28th Stack Day
Pre-Algebra classes (2A,2B, 4A)
Students turned in the homework from p. 317 and p. 613.
I then returned the answer sheets from the TCAP Diagnostic Test and had
students mark the questions that they missed on the Student Recording Chart
in the front of the TCAP workbook. Below each question box, it gives the
practice page number that corresponds with that skill. Students are to
complete the practice pages for the problems that they missed. This will
count as a major project and therefore a test grade. The work must be
completed and the workbook turned in by Friday April 11th.
The regular homework assignment that will be due the next regular class
period is in the regular Practice Workbook, do the practice for Section 7.1.
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on finding the down payment on a car purchase.
ALGEBRA
Students were given the answer sheets from the TCAP Diagnostic Test. They
are to follow the same directions that I listed above for the Pre-Algebra
students. Their deadline is also Friday April 11th.
We finished the notes for Section 6.4.
Regular homework assignment: p. 307 #19-30
Thursday March 27th B Day
Reminder: Tomorrow is a stack day. Work assigned today will be due tomorrow.
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 48
Notes 7.1
Assignment: p. 317 #3-24, 26-30
p. 613 # 1-12
RICA/FINANCE
We discussed some of the things to consider when buying a car, terms
involved in purchasing or financing a car, and car insurance.
Students completed two assignments in class:
Students were asked to read a 1 page article on buying new vs. buying used.
They then were asked to pick what they felt was the most important advantage
and drawback of each type of purchase.
Students were then given a list of vocabulary used in purchasing or
financing a car. They were asked to read the information and then pick any
10 of the terms to define in their own words. The definitions were written
on the back of the first assignment and turned in.
4B Algebra
Quiz Sections 6.1-6.3.
Enrichment worksheet 6.2 and 6.3.
Begin notes Section 6.4
Homework: Finish the enrichment worksheet.
Textbook p. 307 # 1-18
Wednesday March 26th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 48
Notes 7.1
Assignment: p. 317 # 3-24, 26-30 and p. 613 # 1-12. On P. 613 find both the
area and the perimeter.
RICA
Students participated in a box and whisker plot activity. We then had Flex
time and Silent Reading time.
Tuesday March 25th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 47
Classwork: p629 Sections 6.1 and 6.2, p. 630 Section 6.3
Notes 6.4
Homework: p. 274 #4-23, 25-44
RICA/FINANCE
Students completed a net pay worksheet. They also drew to see their marital
status and the number of children for the family budget project. This
information and the monthly income was recorded on the budget sheet. Both
of these worksheets were turned ing.
ALGEBRA
Students will have a quiz Thursday over Sections 6.1-6.3.
We discussed and turned in the workbook assignment that was made before the
break. Students then took a Diagnostic Test to determine skills that need
to be worked on in preparation for the TCAP tests.
Monday March 24th A Day
2A Pre-Algebra
Notes 6.4
Assignment: p. 274 # 4-23, 25-44
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on box and whisker plots. We then had Silent
Reading and FLEX time.
4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 47
Classwork-p. 629 Sections 6-1 and 6-2 and p. 630 Section 6-3. This was
turned in during class.
Notes 6-4
Homework: p. 274 #4-23, 25-44
Friday March 7th A Day
2A Pre-Algebra
Classwork: p. 629 Section 6-1 #1-10, Section 6-2 # 1-6,p. 630 Section 6-3 #1-
16. This was turned in during class. No homework.
RICA
Students finished the budget project. We went to the computer lab to work on
Study Island. We then had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
4A Class did not meet.
Thursday March 6th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Students turned in the homework.
We then took a Diagnostic Test to see what skills we need to work on after
Spring Break to prepare the students for the April TCAP tests.
There is no regular homework, but students were given a Sudoku puzzle for
extra credit. In order for the extra credit points to count on this nine
weeks, the puzzles must be turned in by the end of the day tomorrow.
RICA/FINANCE
Students took the information from several previous assignments to develop a
family budget. If their income is more than their expenses, the budget is
balanced and the work was turned in. If their expenses are more than their
budget, they must come up with a plan and balance their budget by the end of
class tomorrow.
4B Algebra
Workbook pr. 6.2 (do not graph) and 6.3 (Draw the graphs). This will be due
after Spring Break. I also gave students a Sudoku puzzle for extra credit.
This must be turned in by the end of the day tomorrow.
Wednesday March 5, 2008 A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Students turned in homework.
We then took a Diagnostic Test to help me determine which skills each
individual student needs to work on before the TCAP tests in April. The
test will not count as a grade, but it will determine which pages of the
TCAP workbook the student will be assigned after Spring Break. These
workbook pages will count toward the 4th nine weeks grade.
Students do not have any regular homework, but I gave them a Sudoku puzzle
that may be completed for extra credit. It will be due on Friday.
RICA
Students worked on Tangram puzzles, a puzzle based on 7 basic geometric
shapes. Students worked in groups to see if they could make some different
shapes from a printed list.
We then had Silent Reading and Flex time.
Tuesday March 4th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 46
Notes-Area and Perimeter of Triangles
Assignment: Workbook Pr. 6-3
Worksheet-Area and perimeter
RICA
Students worked on writing checks and recording transactions on a check
register. We then had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
4B Algebra
Notes 6.3
Assignment: p.301 # 1-35
Workbook Pr. 6.1 #1-18
Monday March 3rd A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 46
Notes-Area and Perimeter of Triangles
Assignment:
Workbook Pr. 6-3
Worksheet
RICA
In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday and Read Across America Week, we read two
Dr. Suess books aloud for the RICA lesson. Students then had Silent Reading
and FLEX time.
LAST WEEK
Friday Feb. 29th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 45
We turned in Transparencies 41-45 and the homework that was assigned last
class.
We took Geometry Quiz #1
I gave students a handout over Sect. 6.3 which we discussed in class.
Assignment: p. 269 #3-15
RICA/FINANCE
I gave students a handout to bring home. They need to get some information
on household expenses in order to complete a budget project. I hope that you
will be willing to share this information so that your student will have a
better idea how much household expenses run.
We also completed a worksheet dealing with credit card debt and read an
article dealing with what happens if you don't pay your credit card bills.
I asked students to write a 1/2 page summary of the article.
4B Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
We finished the notes over Sect. 6.2
Assignment: p. 294 # 1-55
Thursday Feb. 28th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 45
We turned in transparencies 41-45 and the homework.
Students took Geometry Quiz #1.
I gave students a handout over Section 6.3 and we discussed it.
Assignment: p. 269 # 3-15
RICA
Several students were out of class for the SREB Middle Grades Assessment
Test. Therefore, we did not have a RICA lesson. Students had extended
Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Wednesday Feb. 27th No School-Snow Day
Tuesday Feb. 26th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 44
We discussed Section 6.2 on the handout.
We will have Geometry Quiz #1 on Thursday.
Assignment: p. 264 # 3-23, 34-44
Workbook: Practice 6.1 and 6.2
RICA
Students divided into groups and read one section of the article dealing
with the 7 Deadly Sins of Debt. After discussing it in their groups,
students then summarized it for the rest of the class.
4B Algebra
Notes 6.1
Assignment: p. 286 # 1-35
Monday Feb. 25th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 44
We went over 6.2 on the handout.
We will have Geometry Quiz #1 on Wednesday.
Assignment: Textbook-p. 264 3-23, 34-49
Workbook-Practice 6.1 and 6.2
RICA
We completed a worksheet on classifying triangles and word problems
involving triangles. We then had Silent Reading and Flex time.
LAST WEEK
Friday Feb. 22nd B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 43
Assignment: Worksheet-Measuring Angles
p. 259 # 3-37, 40-49
RICA
Students were given a list of vocabulary words dealing with car purchases
and insurance. They were asked to read the information. Then pick 10 terms
and write the definition in their own words. The second part of the
assignment was a worksheet on figuring the down payment on a purchase.
4B Algebra
Students turned in the homework and took the Chapter 5 test.
I also gave students a graph that they may complete for extra credit.
Assignment: p. 280 Where You've Been # 1-15.
Thursday Feb. 21st A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 43
We discussed the class note handout through the end of Section 6.1.We also
talked about how to use a protractor to measure angles.
Assignment:
Worksheet-Measuring Angles
Textbook-p. 259 3-37, 40-49
RICA
Students were assigned a worksheet on angle and line relationships. We also
went to the computer lab and began working on the Study Island program.
This is a program that reviews the TCAP standards for all subject areas.
Students can use this at home as well as at school. It is a great program
for preparation for TCAP testing and review of subject content. Please
encourage your child to use this program. Students took the math pretest
today and if they had time they worked on some of the math lessons. I will
make specific assignments during regular math classes with the goal of
completing all of the material before the TCAP tests in April.
Wednesday Feb. 20th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 42
The homework and Sudoku puzzle were turned in.
I gave students the Chapter 6 Vocabulary Builder handout and asked them to
define the terms from Sections 6.1-6.2. I also gave them a handout that we
will use for class notes as we discuss these two sections. Students were
given a graph that may be completed for extra credit.
Notebooks were updated.
RICA
I gave students information about the Study Island computer program. They
were given an introduction to the use of the program and were given a slip
of paper with their username and current password. The first time that they
log on to use the program they need to change the password to their library
code. This program can be accessed at school, at home, at the public
library, or from any computer with internet access.
4B Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
Notes 5.6
Assignment: p. 270 1-42, p. 273 82-95
I also gave students a Sudoku puzzle for bonus points.
We will have the Chapter 5 test on Friday.
Tuesday Feb. 19th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
TCAP Transparency 42
Begin work on Chapter 6 Vocabulary Builder Handout (Terms from Sections 6.1
and 6.2)
Students were given a handout that we will use for the class notes on
Sections 6.1 and 6.2. We began discussing this material and will continue
this next time.
Students were given a graph that may be completed for 25 bonus points. It
will be due next class period.
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on matchstick puzzles. We
then had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Monday Feb. 18th No School -President's Day
LAST WEEK
Friday Feb. 15th School closed due to illness.
Thursday Feb. 14th B Day
Students turned in the homework and the Vocabulary Builder Handout
We took the Chapter 5 test.
Assignment: p. 255 Getting Started 1-11
I also gave students an extra credit Sudoku puzzle that will be due on
Tuesday.
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on finding the interest on a 15 year mortgage
and a 30 year mortgage.
ALGEBRA
Homework was turned in.
We finished the notes over Direct Variation.
Assignment:p.264 # 1-21. 24-44
p. 267 60-72 and Checkpoint Quiz 1-10
Wednesday Feb. 13th
Snow Day-No School
Tuesday Feb. 12th A Day
Mid 9 week reports are being sent home today. Please review the
information, sign it, and return it to the homeroom teacher.
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework.
The Chapter 5 Vocabulary Builder handouts were turned in.
We then had the test over Chapter 5.
Assignment: p. 255 Getting Started (all)
Students were also given a Sudoku puzzle for extra credit. This will be due
next class period.
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on interest.
We then had Silent Reading and Flex time.
Monday Feb. 11th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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Notes 5.8
Assignment: p. 243 #9-20
p. 249 #1-20
We will have a test over Chapter 5 on Wednesday, and the Chapter 5
Vocabulary Builder Handout will be due on Wednesday
RICA/FINANCE
Students used real estate ads to select a home and complete a worksheet.
4B Algebra
Students worked in groups to discuss the homework. These papers were then
turned in.
We began the notes on Direct Variation and will continue this next class
period.
Assignment: Workbook Practice 5-4
Textbook-p. 261 Check Skills You'll Need # 1-9
LAST WEEK
Friday Feb. 8th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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Notes 5.8
Assignment: p. 243 # 9-20 and p. 249 #1-20
We will have the Chapter 5 test on Tuesday, and the Chapter 5 Vocabulary
Builder Handout will be due on Tuesday.
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on finding the percent of
change and shading in the correct percent of a region. We then had Silent
Reading and FLEX time.
Thursday Feb. 7th-No School
Wednesday Feb. 6th B Day
Due to the TCAP Writing Assessment, the RICA class did not meet.
2B Pre-Algebra
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Students turned in Transparencies 36-40.
Notes 5-7
Assingment: Textbook p. 239 #12-29
Workbook Practice 5-6
4B Algebra
Students turned in the homework.
We took a quiz over Sections 5.1-5.3.
Notes 5.4
Assignment:
Textbook p. 256 # 1-20
Workbook Practice 5-3 # 1-9, 13, 15
Tuesday February 5th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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We turned in Transparencies 36-40.
Notes 5-7
Assignment: Textbook p. 239 # 12-29
Workbook Practice 5-6
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on using the Percent
Equation and making estimates. We then had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Monday February 4th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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Notes 5-5 and 5-6
Assignment: p. 230 #11-18, 25-30, 33-35
p. 234 # 8-19
RICA
We read and discuss two articles dealing with renting vs. buying a house and
determining how much house you can afford.
4B Algebra
We continued working on Section 5-3.
Assignment: p. 249 1-3 and p. 250 #15-23,26-37
We will have a quiz Wednesday over Sections 5.1-5.3.
LAST WEEK
Friday February 1st A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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Notes 5.5 and 5.6
Assignment: p. 230 # 11-18, 25-30, 33-35
p. 234 # 8-19
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on finding percents
mentally and finding find fractional or percentage parts of a geometric
figure. We then had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Thursday January 31st B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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We discussed and turned in the homework.
Quiz over Sections 5.1-5.4
Assignment: Workbook Practice 5.3 and 5.4
RICA/FINANCE
Students drew information for their family budget project (marital
status/number of children). We then discussed things to consider when
choosing a home.
4B ALGEBRA
Notes 5.3
Assignments:
Textbook: p. 249 #4-12
Workbook: Practice 5.1 and 5.2
Wednesday January 30th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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We discussed and turned in the homework.
Quiz over Sections 5.1-5.4
Assignment: Workbook Practice 5.3 and 5.4
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet to finding the cost of use
(depreciation) and percent problems. We then had Silent Reading and Flex
time.
Tuesday January 29th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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Notes 5.4
Assignment: p. 222 # 11-26
p. 224 all
We will have a quiz on Thursday over Sections 5.1-5.4
RICA/FINANCE
Students completed a worksheet on gross pay and net pay. This was turned in
during class.
Algebra
Students turned in the extra credit graph.
Notes 5.1 and 5.2
Assignment: p. 238 # 1-9
p. 244 # 1-29, 34-40
Monday January 28th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Students turned in the homework and the extra credit graph.
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I passed out the Vocabulary Builder handout for Chapter 5. Students should
work on it as we go through the chapter and it will be due the day of the
Chapter 5 test.
Notes 5.4
Assignment: p. 222 #11-26
p. 224 all
We will have a quiz on Wednesday over Sections 5.1-5.4
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet on percent. We then had
Silent Reading and FLEX time.
LAST WEEJ
Friday January 25th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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Homework was discussed and turned in.
Notes 5.3
Students were given the Vocabulary Builder handout for Chapter 5. They
should begin completing this information and continue working on it
throughout Chapter 5. This will be due on the day of the Chapter 5 test.
Assignments:
Textbook-p. 218 #10-21
Workbook-Practice 5.1 and 5.2
Students were also given an extra credit graph. It must be turned in on
Tuesday in order to receive up to 25 bonus points.
RICA/FINANCE
Students worked in groups to complete a circle graph based on the advantages
and drawbacks of buying a new vs. used car.
ALGEBRA
Students turned in their homework. We then completed a worksheet using
graphing calculators to graph linear and nonlinear functions.This was turned
in during class.
Students were also given a graph that they may complete for up to 25 bonus
points. This will be due on Tuesday. There is no regular homework
assignment.
Thursday January 24th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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Notes 5.3
Assignments:
Textbook-p. 218 # 10-21
Workbook-Practice 5.1 and 5.2
RICA
Students were assigned a worksheet dealing with comparing quantities and
models made from blocks. Students worked in groups and turned in this
assignment. We then had Silent Reading and Flex time.
Wednesday January 23rd B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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We turned in transparencies 31-35.
Notes 5.1 and 5.2
Assignment: p.208 # 13-36, 48, 53-56
p. 212 even 4-54
RICA/FINANCE
Students completed a worksheet on how to draw a circle graph and completed a
circle graph from a table. This was turned in during class.
4B Algebra
We discussed questions from the homework assignment and turned it in.
Test over Proportions, Percents, and Probability
Assigment: p. 234 Where You've Been #1-18
Tuesday January 22nd A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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We turned in Transparencies 31-35.
Notes 5.1,5.2
Assignment-p. 208 #13-36, 48, 53-56
p. 212 even 4-54
RICA
There was no RICA assignment today. (Several students were taking make-up
tests and quizzes.) We had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
Monday January 21st- MLK Day No School
LAST WEEK
Friday January 18th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
We discussed and turned in the homework that was due today.
We then took the quiz over Proportions.
No assignment.
RICA/FINANCE
Students completed a worksheet on finding gas mileage (miles per gallon).
This was completed and turned in during class.
4B Algebra
Notes-Probability of Compound Events
p. 222 #1-32, 36-59
We will have a test Wednesday over proportions, similar figures, solving
percent problems using proportions and equations, and probability.
Thursday January 17th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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Quiz
No homework
RICA
Students completed and turned in two worksheets dealing with reading scales
and a windchill table. We then had Silent Reading and Flex time.
Wednesday January 16th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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We discussed and turned in the homework that was due today.
Assignment: Workbook Practice 4-7
We will have a quiz Friday over proportions including solve word problems,
similar figures, and indirect measurement.
RICA
Students were given a tally sheet with their responses to the benefits of
buying a new car vs. buying a used car. Students then worked in groups to
prepare a bar graph showing the results for one of these questions.
4B Algebra
Notes-Probability
Students worked in groups to complete a probability worksheet.
Assignment: p. 214 1-32, 39-44
On problems 14-22 write the answers in percent form. On all others, write
the probabilities as fractions.
Tuesday January 15th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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We set up notebooks for the new nine weeks.
We will have a quiz on Thursday over proportions including solving word
problems using proportions, similar figures, and indirect measurement.
Assignment: Workbook Practice 4-7
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on indirect measurement. This was completed
and turned in during class. We then had FLEX time and Silent Reading.
Monday January 14th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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We set up notebooks for the new nine weeks.
Notes-Indirect Measurement
Assignment:
Textbook-p. 190 # 6-13, 19, 20, 25-37
Workbook-Practice 4.5
RICA/FINANCE
Students completed a worksheet dealing with the payments on the car that
they selected from the newspaper ads. This was completed and turned in
during class.
4B Algebra
We set up notebooks for the new nine weeks.
Notes-Solving Percent Problems using Equations and Finding the Percent of
Change
Assignment: p. 200 # 20-31
p. 207 # 1-12, 30-38
LAST WEEK
Friday January 11th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
Notes-Indirect Measurement
Assignment:Textbook- p. 190 #6-13, 19,20, 25-37
Workbook-Practice 4.5
RICA
Students worked in groups to complete a worksheet dealing with proportions.
This was completed and turned in during class. We then had FLEX time and
Silent Reading.
Thursday January 10th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
Notes-Similar Polygons
Assignment: p. 181 #6-13, 20-22, 26, 27
4B Algebra
Notes-Using Proportions to Solve Percent Problems
Assignment: p. 200 #1-19
RICA
Students used newpaper ads to select a car to buy. They completed a
worksheet giving information about the car and finding the total price
including sales tax.
Wednesday January 9th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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Notes-Similar Polygons
Assignment: p. 181 # 6-13, 20-22, 26, 27
RICA
Students completed a worksheet on determining the better buy. This was
completed and turned in during class. We then had FLEX time and Silent
Reading.
Tuesday January 8th B Day
2B Pre-Algebra
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p.205 Getting Started 1-23 Thiw was completed and turned in during class.
No homework.
RICA
Students need two articles related to buying a car and answered questions
over these articles.
4B Algebra
Notes Proportions and Similar Figures
Assignment: p. 185 even 14-36, all 53-61
p. 192 #1-20 all
Monday January 7th A Day
2A and 4A Pre-Algebra
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Classwork: p.205 Getting Started 1-23. This was completed and turned in
during class. No homework
RICA
Students were given a worksheet on proportions. This was completed and
turned in during class. Students then had Silent Reading and FLEX time.
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