Monday January 31, 2011

Computer Lab Assignment.
Confused about your Math homework?? There are many Math videos on YouTube.
Today’s assignment is to watch the following videos about how to solve algebraic equations. Then write an answer to the questions below.

Flow-chart video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDRK3MlEg-k&NR=1

Math Made Easy Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNrBhfAL-iA&feature=related

I-hate-Math Video
(And I hope that no 8-8 students hate math… even if there are a few things in the world you like better than Math
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHPkavHJDRc&NR=1

Coaster Monkey Dot Net
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HT6ED0MJtc&feature=fvw

Which video was easiest for you to understand? Why?
Which one did you like the best? Why?

If you have time, look for other algebra videos on youtube. If you find any good ones let me know.

Jan 27, 2011 - And your homework is...

Your only homework is to relax and return refreshed and ready to learn algebra on Monday.

Jan 25, 2011

HW - Finish all questions on "One Step Algebra Problems with Integers"
"Where should they hold the fundraising Party" assignments will not be accepted after Thursday.

Trouble making your fundraising graphs?
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/default.aspx

HW - Make any final Changes to "Where should they hold the fundraising party" - due tomorrow.
Do One-Step equations with integers.. #1-8

Thurs Jan 20, 2011

Today we learned about how to use the DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY in order to EXPAND algebraic equations.

9(2k + 3l - 8m +2n) is the same as

18k + 24l - 72m + 18n


Homework. Finish Part 4 of the Assignment:
In Part 4, Question #2 and the "What if" are Bonus - Do these if you want a Level 4 or 4+ mark.

The assignment should be complete, neat, and ready to hand in.

Have a great long weekend!!

Tues Jan 18, 2011

Today we continued solving and checking simple algebraic equations.

HW - Do a) - j) on handwritten algebra sheet. Due Thursday.

Make sure Part 3 of "Where should we hold the fundraising Party" is finished as we will work on Part 4 in the Computer Lab on Thursday.

Monday Jan 17, 2011

Today we learned how to SOLVE and CHECK simple algebraic equations.

For example:
SOLVE:
x - 12 = 9 (Think: What can I do to both sides to get x by itself?)
x - 12 +12 = 9 +12 (Add twelve to both sides)
x = 19 (Since -12+12 is zero, they cancel each other out)

CHECK: x - 12 = 19 (Copy out the original equation)
19 - 12 = 19 (Substitute the answer you got above)
19 = 19 ☺ (Be sure to give yourself a smiley face or check mark if correct!)

Homework - Be sure you have finished Activity 1, Activity 2 and Activity 3 of the "Where should they hold the Fundraising Party?"

Thursday & Friday - Ms. Gesner sick

Students worked on the "Where Should the Fundraising Party Be Held" assignment with Ms D'Aguilar.

Monday Jan 10, 2011

HW - Do a rough draft of ALL questions on "Where should they hold the fundraising party?" - Due Thurs

Fri Jan 7, 2011

Today we did an INTEGERS MINI-TEST

The we talked about solving algebraic equations.

HW - Show that you have spent at least 20 minutes on KenKen puzzles.

Thurs Jan 6, 2011

We did a Pre-Test on BEDMAS involving INTEGERS.

Ms. Gesner made lots of mistakes on the board... and 8-8 was very good at catching them.

Quiz tomorrow - Extra help available after-school. Extra help = extra chocolate!

Wed Jan 5th, 2010

Today we did a neat algebra problem involving balances, and a code from Sherlock Holmes.

HW - #5,6,7,8 on Sheet 6.7; Mini-Quiz on Integers Friday

More introduction to algebra today

HW - Sheet 6.7 Order of operations with Integers. Do #1,2,3,4

Today we reviewed: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Integers

We reviewed the meaning of the words variable, term, expression and equation. http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/definitions.html

We did a tasty example using peppermint patties. Mmmmm.

HW: Finish all questions both sides of sheet 6.2 (Subtracting Integers); 6.6 (Dividing Integers)