HONORS WEEK OF MARCH 2nd-6th

MONDAY: the final two teams will implement their projects involving solving quadratic equations by factoring and problem solving. Update: Colton's group presented and when they were done you received a practice worksheet on solving quadratic equations by factoring. This worksheet is to be completed for HOMEWORK.

WEDNESDAY: we will wrap up the projects with David's group and  a survey.  We will review Monday's homework and  the class will end with an EXIT QUIZ on solving quadratic equations by factoring. HOMEWORK: problem solving practice (like we did Monday). THIS IS DUE FRIDAY and it will be posted as a TERM 3 grade.

FRIDAY: you will begin a rules of exponents review/practice in class (handout). Your handout includes the rules and two sets of practice. The first set (page 2) will be completed and checked in class. The second set (Pre IB practice) is your homework (except the graphing and #6) and it is DUE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH. This is a graded assignment. I've posted several videos on my website to help with your exponent practice.

PLUS CLASS WEEK OF MARCH 2ND-6TH

MONDAY: we are beginning our unit on exponents. Today we will cover section 8.1 examples 1-4. Class practice: 3-37 odds page 492. Homework: 4-36 evens page 492. I HAVE A VIDEO POSTED TO MY WEBSITE TO REVIEW ALL RULES OF EXPONENTS.

TUESDAY: we will cover section 8.2 examples 1-3. Class practice: 3-45 odds. Homework: 4-44 evens.

WEDNESDAY: we will cover section 8.3 examples 1-3. Class practice: 3-26 and 28-31. Homework: 32-43 page 506 and the quiz for 8.1 and 8.2 on page 501. Do these carefully as this is preparation for your quiz tomorrow. Study your handout!

THURSDAY: we will review your homework and then you will take a quiz on sections 8.1 through 8.3. This is the last grade for term 2.

FRIDAY: the class will be split into two groups: one group will be working on enrichment for solving word problems by writing systems of equations and the other group will be working on additional practice solving systems of equations. Homework: your homework will be to complete whichever assignment you had for class today and that assignment is DUE TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH.

PLUS Class Week of February 23rd

Monday: we reviewed the homework from 7.4 and we worked on a review packet for tomorrow's test on solving systems. Homework: page 479 7-9; 16-21. Review any errors made on the quiz from this unit and prepare for your test.

Tuesday: we will review the homework (teams earn points for posting) and then you will take your test. Reminder: any student who did not pass the problem solving test has until FRIDAY to submit your do-overs for points. *team leaders: work on tribal mask

Wednesday: we are beginning our work on problem solving with systems of equations. You received a handout with 10 problems today. We did 1, 3 and 4 together and then you worked in your groups on 2 and 5-7. These were checked in class. Homework: complete problems 8 and 9 in your handout. *team leaders: submit finished mask

Thursday: we will check and complete the handout. Next, you will pair up with someone in the class and as partners, you will work on two problems (together) to submit for grading. No homework for tonight; just a final reminder that if you are trying to earn back points from the problem solving test, that assignment is DUE TOMORROW. REPORT TO ROOM 118 TOMORROW.

Friday: all of your systems work will be returned to you and we will review some errors. You will take a chapter 8 pretest and we will conclude with our mumball tournament. This ends the Survivor Algebra competition and the winning tribe will be announced.

HONORS UPDATE 2/22/15

HONORS UPDATE: All I can say is "WOW"! The teams that have taught so far did a fantastic job. You won't want to miss the "Game Changers" in action on Tuesday. They are submitting their plans and I am so impressed with what I've seen!

Reminder: On Tuesday I will be giving you a bell ringer quiz on all sections taught last week (9.5 through 9.8). If you have any questions regarding Friday's homework, please ask! Once that is done, we will move right into the game reviews for the polynomials unit prepared by your classmates. YOUR TEST IS THURSDAY.

Deep Thinkers: the ladies in the house have set the bar high. Here's hoping that the fellas provide us with a strong finish to the team projects. If so, I see a celebration in the near future.

A-4 HONORS.....YOU ROCK!!!

HONORS UPDATE 2/18/15

Today your classmates delivered a fabulous lesson for 9.5 and 9.6. The homework assigned was section 9.6 5-21 odds. You need to do that to prepare for a BELL RINGER QUIZ on today's lesson. The quiz will be on Friday.

Friday: your classmates will deliver a lesson on 9.7 and 9.8. I will add the homework for that lesson on Friday. On Tuesday, the 24th, you will have a BELL RINGER QUIZ ON 9.7 AND 9.8. As you know, each quiz = 10 points. After the BRQ, the "Game Changers" will host their reviews for the polynomials unit.

POLYNOMIALS UNIT TEST: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH----HELP NIGHT IS TUESDAY, THE 24TH

HONORS ALGEBRA POLYNOMIALS OUTLINE/PROJECT DATES (REVISED)

Due to a liturgy schedule on Wednesday, the 18th, the following changes have been made with respect to your TEAM PROJECTS:

TAKE THE LEAD (group 1): you will still work your magic on the 18th (9-5 and 9-6). If you need my help, contact me.

TAKE THE LEAD (group 2): your team has been moved to Friday the 20th. If you have questions, see me on Wednesday during class.

GAME CHANGERS: your teams have been moved to Tuesday, the 24th. If you have any questions, ask me in class on the 20th.

DEEP THINKERS: your teams have been moved to Monday, March 2nd. You have more time than any other team to prepare, so I expect you to rock our worlds with your lessons. 

YOUR POLYNOMIAL TEST IS NOW SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH. We are out of "wiggle room". MY HELP NIGHT THAT WEEK IS TUESDAY.

PLUS CLASS CHAPTER 7 AND SURVIVOR ALGEBRA

WEDNESDAY: we started chapter 7 and worked in section 7-1 (solving systems by graphing). Class practice: 3-11 odds and 12-15 (all). HOMEWORK: 17-25 ODDS (graph and check your solutions).

THURSDAY: bell ringer quiz (solve one system by graphing).We discussed what "no solution" looks like in a system and "infinitely many solutions". Next, we started section 7.2 (solving using substitution). Class practice: 3-15 odds page 439 finish for homework.  HOMEWORK: extra practice worksheet (front + back). Do the actual graphing problems on the worksheet; check solutions in your notebook. The substitution problems (on the back) should be done in your notebook. This is the FIRST competition between the tribes. Your tribes will be posting the substitution problems at the board on Tuesday to earn points for accuracy. This is also a homework grade (for completion).

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH: we will review all of the homework. Once you have had the opportunity to review the homework and correct any errors, you will have a QUIZ on sections 7.1 and 7.2. It will take place during the last 30 minutes of class. This is the SECOND opportunity for your tribes to earn points. The tribe with the highest average will earn competition points.

WEDNESDAY: we will be working on section 7.3 (elimination using addition and subtraction). Class practice: 1-6 page 445 and 3-17 odds. HOMEWORK: 4-20 evens page 447. My help night is TODAY.

THURSDAY: we will review the homework and then complete problems 19 and 21 on page 447  and 25-27 on page 448 in class. HOMEWORK: page 479 10-15.

FRIDAY: Section 7.4. Class practice: 3-17 odds.HOMEWORK: 4-16 evens. Solve and check your solutions. Tribes will earn points from the homework on Monday. I'VE POSTED A VIDEO TO HELP REVIEW THIS PROCESS FOR YOU. Click on my name and then "posts" to access the video.

PLANNING AHEAD: Monday, February 23rd: review of sections 7.1-7.4; Tuesday, the 24th you will be tested on sections 7.1-7.4

TEAM WORK = A WINNING TRIBE

HONORS ALGEBRA UPDATE (2/6/15)

FRIDAY: I collected the polynomials pretest and returned this week's quiz. All students received a handout to cover important vocabulary terms for chapter 9-Polynomials. Class practice: section 9-1 exercises 3-25 odds and 30-35 (all). HOMEWORK: prepare to work on section 9-2 on Tuesday. Cover examples 1-5 and if you need help or something visual, I have posted a video to my website. Click on my name and then click on "posts" and you will find a video on multiplying polynomials. Study your vocabulary for the unit. Be able to name/classify polynomials correctly.

TUESDAY: in-class practice: pages 565-566 3-41 odds. We will also move to section 9-3. In-class practice: 3-33 odds page 572. In each case, you will work in your new teams and self-check the odds in the back of the book. The new procedure will be for you to post the number of any problems (on the board) that you need me to clarify. You will have an EXIT QUIZ (ticket out the door) on 9-1 and 9-2. HOMEWORK: make sure that you understand special products (9-3) and their patterns. You also need to cover examples 1-4 in section 9-4 so that you are ready to begin the practice for that section on Thursday. You will find an instructional video on my website.

THURSDAY: in-class practice for section 9-4: 3-45 odds pages 578-579. Once again, you will list problems that you need me to review. EXIT QUIZ (ticket out the door) on 9-3 and 9-4. HOMEWORK: EXTRA PRACTICE WORKSHEET (1-18)--will be graded for accuracy. Work should be on a separate sheet that you will attach to the worksheet. DUE WEDNESDAY FEB. 18TH.  You also need to work on your TEAM PROJECT over break. 

HONORS SURVIVOR ALGEBRA RESULTS

These are the FINAL results that include the points awarded to the tribes with the highest average on today's quiz. TWO tribes tied for first place on the quiz; therefore, those tribes were awarded 5 points. I will share those details with you on Friday, but these are the FINAL point totals, listed by tribe leaders:

1ST PLACE: 17 POINTS--- Brianna's tribe
2ND PLACE: 12 POINTS---Megan's tribe
3RD PLACE (TIE): 10 POINTS---Gina's tribe and Hannah M.'s tribe

PRIZES: 1ST PLACE---10 BONUS POINTS + TREAT
                 2ND PLACE---5 BONUS POINTS
                 3RD PLACE---3 BONUS POINTS

CONGRATS TO ALL!!!!

PLUS CLASS FEBRUARY 5TH-10TH

We will be working on writing equations to solve problems from Thursday, February 5th through Monday, February 9th. This mini-unit will consist of handouts that you will receive in class each day. IF YOU ARE ABSENT, you will be able to pick up the daily handouts in ROOM 209 when you return to school. These lessons will be difficult for you to complete on your own, so PLEASE try to be in school each day. Bring your calculator to class each day.

YOU WILL HAVE A PROBLEM SOLVING TEST ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH unless I think it is necessary to postpone. 

Daily updates will follow as we progress through this unit.

THURSDAY:  we worked on student worksheets 1 and 2 in the problem solving packet: Homework: FINISH student worksheet 2.

FRIDAY: we worked on the next TWO exercises (documents) together in class and you need to finish the set that we were working on through problem #6 (the second set of problems). The girls currently hold the lead over the boys in Jeopardy (to be continued next week).

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH: we will complete all of the problem solving packet in class. I will give you some additional chart problems to work on for additional practice. I will also give you a 3"x 5" index card that you can use as a "cheat sheet" for your test tomorrow. HOMEWORK: prepare your cheat sheet with examples or hints that will help you when you take the test. REVIEW all of the problem solving packet. 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH: problem solving test. Bring your cheat sheet, your pencil and your calculator!!!

SURVIVOR ALGEBRA UPDATE-HONORS

TRIBAL POINT UPDATES: (by leader)

Gina's tribe: 5
Hannah S. : 6
Mackenzie: 8
Megan: 5
Brianna: 14
Hannah M. : 7

Monday: the "quest" was returned and problems 6 and 8 were reviewed in class. The tribes met to collaborate on ALL of the word problems and each problem was presented at the board.
IF YOU WERE ABSENT, YOU NEED TO CONTACT SOMEONE IN YOUR TRIBE AND ASK TO BORROW THEIR WORK TO CHECK YOURS.

Wednesday: QUIZ on solving systems involving decimals and fractions AND word problems. The tribe with the best average will earn points for this. I will award points to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place tribes. We will also begin our mumball tournament. HOMEWORK: polynomials pretest DUE FRIDAY.

Friday: your polynomial pretest is DUE. We will then begin the polynomials unit: terms, addition and subtraction of polynomials. HOMEWORK: TBA