End of Semester

Hi All,
A few notes on the end of the semester. Homework has concluded for all math classes. There will be no assignments outside of class time for the remainder of the semester.

Pre Algebra:
Students are participating in a scale modeling project during class this week. They will be assigned points based on the accuracy of their scaling and drawing.

Algebra:
Students are participating in the mid term exam. Students should be studying 15-30 minutes each night on chapters 1-5.

Final grades for the quarter and semester for all classes will be posted to power school as I am able to finish them throughout the break and no later than January 9. Check PS from time to time for updates.

Have a restful break.

Chris

Algebra Review Note

My goal is for the Algebra review assignments to be done entirely in class. I have asked the students to commit 15-30 minutes of time to study for the test each night.

HW 12/10

Pre Algebra

pgs 185-186
13-37 odd, 55-57

Algebra

Mid-Term Review Packet Pt. 1 

Algebra Mid-Term Schedule

The Algebra students are working toward their mid-term exams the week of 12/17-12/21. The mid-term will be given over 2 days and will cover chapters 1-5. The first day of the exam will consist of multiple choice questions covering the 5 chapters. The second day of the exam will consist of graphing exercises covering all of the graphing methods learned this semester. The week of 12/10-12/14 students will participate in a comprehensive in class review of all 5 chapters to prepare for the test. Students that will be gone due to a planned absence for family travel must make arrangements to take the test before leaving.

HW 12/4-12/6

Pre Algebra

12/4: 4.1 Practice WS A

12/5: pgs 179-181
 11, 13-27 odd, 53-60

12/6: 4.2 Practice WS A

Algebra

12/4: pg 314
1-3, 5, 6, 11-35 odd

12/5: 5.4 Practice WS B

12/6: pg. 942
1-21 

After School Help Hours

Hi All,

Starting next Monday, 12/10, I will no longer be available after school for students to receive additional help as I will be coaching the FD wrestling team from then through the end of February. Students can still get extra help before school in my room, or they may attend any after school study hall.

Chris

HW 12/3

Pre Algebra

pgs. 175-176

21, 25-43 odd, 71-77 odd

Algebra

5.3 Practice WS 

HW 11/26

Welcome back. I hope the week off was restful and enjoyable for all. Four weeks til the end of Q2 and the first semester, away we go.

Algebra:

pgs. 286-288

6-12, 17-20, 31-37 odd, 45-47

Pre Algebra:

pgs. 151-153

11-21 odd, 22, 23, 25, 27, 44-46

Pre Algebra HW 11/13

3.4 Practice WS A
all problems

Algebra Ch. 4 Exam

The Ch. 4 Exam will be Friday, 11/16. The test will cover all concepts taught in Ch. 4. The remaining HW for the week is:

Tuesday:
pgs 266-268
23-35 odd, 42, 47-55 odd, 55-60

Wednesday:
pgs 271-274
1-34 all 

ALL HW IS DUE ON THURSDAY! There will be no HW on Thursday. Students will take the practice chapter exam in class and grade it themselves. They will be advised to take this info and their notes home as a study guide for the night before the test. Study and preparation for exams is necessary to ensure a passing grade in this advanced course! Any student who does not finish the exam in the allotted time during class should plan to remain after school that day to finish.
 

HW 11/12

Pre Algebra

pg. 141
13-31 odd, 38

Algebra

pgs. 265-267
1-21 odd, 39, 40 

HW 11/6, 11/7 & 11/8

Pre Algebra

Tuesday:

pgs.127-128
11-35

Wednesday:

pgs 133-134
3-14

Thursday:

3.3 Practice A
1-16, 21-24

Algebra

Tuesday:

pgs 247-248
1-16, 21-31

Wednesday:

4.5 Practice B

Thursday:

pgs 256-259
3-25 odd, 40, 41, 57-59 

HW 11/4

Pre Algebra

3.2 Practice WS A
5-21

Algebra

4.4 Practice WS A
1-31 odd 

HW 10/29 & 10/30

Pre Algebra

10/29: pgs. 105-107
19-35 odd, 38, 52-55

10/30
2.7 Practice WS A
9-29 odd


Algebra

10/29: pg 219
3-18 (excluding 5&6)

10/30: 4.2 Practice WS B 

HW 10/25

Pre Algebra

2.6 Practice Worksheet A

Algebra

pgs. 210-211

24-27, 36-39 

Algebra in Q2

Hi All,
Just a quick check in on the progress of the Algebra 1 class. As we move into the second quarter we have completed any and all review material. We are moving into graphing and working with linear equations. Students are expected to bring graph paper, a straight edge and a simple scientific calculator to each class (similar to a TI-30).

Please check in with your student regularly about how they are doing with the new material. Students who have previously been able to "ace" their math classes with little effort often find Algebra 1 to be very difficult. All students will need to do additional work to prepare for assessments, including studying their notes and working practice problems not covered in the HW. I am always available M-Th from 3-3:50 for additional help.

Chris

HW 10/24

Pre Algebra

pgs. 93-94
12-28 even, 32, 33, 38, 40

Algebra

pg.209
3-21 

Homework 10/23

Pre Algebra

pgs. 87-88
8-19 all, 21-31 odd, 32, 34

Algebra

None 

Quarter 2 and Quarter 1 final grades

The second quarter begins today. Class will run exactly as it did in the first quarter with nightly practice assignments and quizzes on most Fridays. All grading policies remain the same. Please remember, there is a full week off from school around the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

First quarter grades are completed for all classes and posted to PS. Expect report cards in the mail by Friday. Semester one grades are 50% Q1 and 50% Q2 and will be given at winter break.

HW 10/22

Pre Algebra

2.3 Practice Worksheet A

Algebra

Ch.3 Practice Exam B

Algebra students will have the Ch.3 Summative Exam tomorrow (10/23) during class.

HW 10/18

Pre Algebra

pg. 81
10-12, 16-19, 22-27, 33, 35

Algebra

pgs 187-188
11-22, 32, 33 

End of 1st Quarter Info

Friday, 10/19, is the final day of the 1st quarter. You can expect to see students report cards by the following Friday via mail. Since students would not have the opportunity to participate in interventions and review their test scores the following week, we will NOT be having quizzes in any of the math classes on Friday. Friday will be used as an all-purpose work period. Students should be prepared to do the following:

1.) Makeup or retake all missing or F grade quizzes.

2.) Complete and turn in any missing HW assignments

3.) Meet with me to discuss their grade and plans moving forward.

Homework 10/17

Pre Algebra

2.2 Practice WS A

Algebra

pgs. 179-180

3-25 odd, 33-35

Homework 10/16

Pre Algebra

pg. 74
12-15, 20-23, 28-35, 38, 39


Algebra

pgs. 171-172
7-30, 33, 39, 40 

Homework 10/15

Pre Algebra

pg. 66
3-14, 16-19, 28-31


Algebra

pgs. 165-166
1-17odd, 23-39 odd, 45, 47-50 

HW 10/11

Algebra 1:

pgs 157-159

3-13 odd, 19-27 odd, 33, 34, 40, 49, 50

Quiz over sections 3.1-3.4 Friday

Pre Algebra:

5.5 Practice Worksheet A

Quiz over sections 5.4-5.5 Friday

Pre Algebra students needing to retake Quiz 5 need to do so before next Friday!!!!!!!

Grades are fully updated on PS for the week. Quizzes tomorrow as usual. 

Homework 10/10

Algebra 1:

pgs. 150-152
3-23 odd, 38, 40

Pre Algebra:

pg. 245 
3-12, 16-21

10/4 Homework

Pre Algebra:

pgs. 233-234

5, 6, 24-30

pg. 236

13-16

Algebra 1:

pgs 121-124

1-59 odd   CORRECT ON YOUR OWN!!!!!!! 

Lots of stuff

OK folks, I must apologize for a late update once again. Here is last night's HW:

Pre Algebra: NO HW, due to a miscommunication with my sub.

Tonight (10/3) the assignment is:

pgs. 233-234
1-4, 12-19, 32

The quiz on Friday will be on adding and subtracting fraction with unlike denominators.

Algebra 1: pg. 106 11-21 odd, 33-41 odd

Tonight (10/3) the assignment is: 

pgs. 113-115

3-23 odd, 24, 27, 47, 48

The students will have an in class review day on Thursday, followed by the Chapter 2 Exam on Friday. The Chapter Exam is summative and retakes will not be allowed.

A sample exam is available to all students as a supplemental preparation piece. It will be distributed in class today. This is meant as a study guide and will not be collected as HW. The sample contains the same kind of problems students will solve on the actual exam.

I have now updated the grade book will all retakes I have received up to last night's after school session. I will enter last week's HW scores tomorrow and the grade book will be fully updated. Look for quiz and exam scores early next week.

The end of the 1st quarter is Friday 10/19. This is a hard deadline for all missing assignments and quiz retakes. 

 

Last night's HW

Sorry for the late update:

Pre Algebra: NO HW

Algebra 1: pgs 99-100

5-33 odd, 50, 51, 54 

Algebra 9/25

pg. 939

1-37

Quiz on multiplying real numbers tomorrow.

All HW due tomorrow.

Pre Algebra 9/25

5.2 Practice WS

All students will retake the fractions quiz tomorrow.

All HW due tomorrow.

Grades Updated

Grades are now updated on PS. These will be student's progress report grades. I look forward to seeing you at conferences.

Pre Algebra 9/24

pg. 807
1-16

Algebra 1 9/24

pgs. 91-92
3-35 odd, 50, 51, 53

Grades Updated

Grades are all updated for the week on PS.

Algebra 9/19

pgs. 82-83
3-37 odd, 42-44

Pre Algebra 9/19

5.2 Practice Worksheet A

Pre Algebra 9/17 - 9/18

9/17:
pgs. 222-224
20-31, 46-48, 62

9/18:
pg. 228 11-36

Students will turn in HW and quiz on Thursday/Friday depending on which day they do NOT go to SAGA.

Algebra 1 9/17-9/18

9/17:

pgs. 68-69
15-33 odd, 42-49, 53-56

9/18:
pgs. 77-78
13-41 odd, 53, 54

Students will turn in HW and quiz on Thursday/Friday depending on which day they do NOT go to SAGA.

Pre Algebra 9/12

Ch. 1 Review

pgs. 52-55
5-56

There will be no worksheet for this assignment. Students will need to work from the textbook.

Quiz on 1.6-1.7 tomorrow

This will be the last HW assignment for the week.

Algebra 1 9/12

Ch. 1 Review

pgs. 53-56
 1-40

Ch. 1 Exam tomorrow

This will be the last HW assignment for the week.

Pre Algebra 9/11

pgs. 45-46
12-24, 28, 47-51

Algebra 1 9/11

pgs. 46-48
3-7, 10-13, 16, 19

Pre Algebra 9/10

pgs. 36-38

12-28, 33, 56-58

Algebra 1 9/10

1.6 Practice WS B

 

Pre Algebra 9/10-9/14

These are the learning targets for the upcoming week:

I can subtract integers

I can multiply integers

I can divide integers

Wednesday: Ch. 1 Review

Thursday: Quiz on 1.6-1.7

Friday: Mountain Math

Algebra 1 9/10-9/14

These are the learning targets for the upcoming week:

I can write rules for functions

I can represent functions as graphs

Wednesday: Ch. 1 Review

Thursday: Ch. 1 Exam

Friday: Mountain Math

 

Learning Targets Tested Tomorrow 9/7

Algebra 1:

I can translate verbal sentences into equations and inequalities.

I can use a plan to solve word problems.

Pre Algebra:

I can use order of operations to evaluate expressions.

I can compare and order integers. 

I can add integers.

Pre Algebra 9/6

pgs. 32-33
25-37 odd
40, 41, 64-67

Algebra 1 9/6

pgs. 38-39
1-10, 14-16

Grades

Grades for all classes are updated on PS. Please remember that grades are updated one week behind, so all graded work is through last Friday, 8/30/2012. FYI, here again are the weight breakdowns for both classes:

Pre Algebra:
80% Test and Quiz
20% HW (all work not considered T/Q)

Algebra 1:
85% Test and Quiz
15% HW (all work not considered T/Q)

Pre Algebra 9/5

pg.25

18-23
26-29
34-37
43-45
49-51

Algebra 1 9/5

pgs. 31-32

3-5
8-12
14-20

Pre Algebra HW 9/4

pgs. 19-20

10-31 odd
40-42

Algebra 1 HW 9/4

pgs. 24-26

3-11 odd
19-25 odd
40, 45

Pre Algebra 9/4/2012-9/7/2012

This week Pre Algebra will cover the following topics:

1. Order of Operations
2. Ordering and Adding Integers

There will be quiz on these topic Friday, 9/7.

Algebra 1 9/4/2012-9/7/2012

This week Algebra 1 will cover:

1. Writing Equations and Inequalities
2. Solving Word Problems Using a Plan
3. Elementary Functions

There will be a quiz over these topics on Friday 9/7.

Pre Algebra 8/30/2012

L.T.- I can evaluate powers and write them as repeated multiplication.

Assignment:

pgs. 12-13
13-43 odd

Algebra 1 8/30/2012

L.T. I can translate verbal phrases into mathematical expressions.

Assignment:

pgs. 18-19
3-27 odd, 31-33

Before and After School Help Hours

As the year moves along, all students will struggle with mathematics. It is extremely important that students take advantage of opportunities to receive extra instruction and help with daily assignments. Daily HW is designed to reinforce topics and should be at a level the student can complete on his or her own in 30 minutes or less per night. If HW assignments are taking much longer, or are simply too difficult, this should be a sign to students and guardians that extra help is needed. It is always best if students recognize this and seek help BEFORE a test or quiz.

Students who earn a D or F on a test or quiz may reattempt any assessment at any time during the same grading period and receive full credit for their work. Before reattempting an assessment students must spend a minimum of one extra work session with me before or after school.

My hours for additional help:

7:30-8:15 AM Mon.-Fri.
3:10-4:00 PM Mon.-Fri.

Additional resources:
Ruby Hughes HW Club 3:00-4:30 PM Mon.-Thur.
Breakfast and Books 7:15-8:15 AM Mon.-Fri.

Please note that lunch time is not an available period for extra help as the time is too short for students to eat and concentrate on work.

Last Day of MAP Testing

No HW for students today. Expect all students to have HW on Thursday.

Updates

Several people have asked when updates to the site will occur so they only need to check once per day. I will update the site with HW assignments and announcements by 3:30 PM each school day.

FD Open House

Tuesday, August 28th from 5:00-6:30.
6th Grade 5:00-5:30
7th Grade 5:30-6:00
8th Grade 6:00-6:30

Pre Algebra 8/27-8/31

MAP testing will be limiting our class time this week. Pre Algebra students will meet only three times. The objectives for the week will be:

1.) Continue modified Cornell note taking in comp books.

2.) Finish Mountain Math and grade

3.) Complete section 1.2 in the text

HW assignments and class learning targets will be added daily when class meets. Students will test over sections 1.1 & 1.2 on Friday, 8/31/2012

Algebra 1 8/27-8/31

MAP testing will be limiting our class time this week. Algebra students will meet only three times. The objectives for the week will be:

1.) Continue modified Cornell note taking in comp books.
2.) Finish Mountain Math and grade
3.) Complete section 1.3 in the text

HW assignments and class learning targets will be added daily when class meets. Students will test over sections 1.2 & 1.3 on Friday, 8/31/2012

Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year

This site will be refreshed daily with student assignments and short descriptions of class topics. Please be sure note the post titles when checking here for assignments as I will be adding assignments for both Pre Algebra and Algebra 1. For grade information please visit Power School.