Have a great weekend!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Thursday - PROJECT
1. Spend the first 15 minutes doing the demonstrations on the following website:
Pythagorean Theory Demo -
http://staff.argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math8/strand3/3201.htm
2. Begin research for Pythagorean Theorem Project.
Pythagorean Theorem Project
Design a website, video, PowerPoint, Brochure, Mobile, Podcast, Song, Board Game, Oral Presentation or other format that presents:
1. a) The formula for the theorem (i.e., using number & symbols).
b) The theorem clearly explained in words.
2. Two illustrated examples of how to calculate the third side of a right triangle when you know 2 sides. Include step-by-step calculations.
3. Write 4-6 sentences about how and when the theorem is used in the real world
BONUS – Include picture and calculation from somewhere in or around Winona.
BONUS – Dundas Square question posted on blog next week.
4. A brief biography of Pythagoras in your own words.
Include your source(s)! BE SURE TO INCLUDE QUOTATION MARKS AROUND ALL QUOTES
Project is due Wednesday April 11th. See me if you want to work with a partner. You will get only 1 more period to work in the computer lab on Thursday of next week.
Pythagorean Theory Demo -
http://staff.argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math8/strand3/3201.htm
2. Begin research for Pythagorean Theorem Project.
Pythagorean Theorem Project
Design a website, video, PowerPoint, Brochure, Mobile, Podcast, Song, Board Game, Oral Presentation or other format that presents:
1. a) The formula for the theorem (i.e., using number & symbols).
b) The theorem clearly explained in words.
2. Two illustrated examples of how to calculate the third side of a right triangle when you know 2 sides. Include step-by-step calculations.
3. Write 4-6 sentences about how and when the theorem is used in the real world
BONUS – Include picture and calculation from somewhere in or around Winona.
BONUS – Dundas Square question posted on blog next week.
4. A brief biography of Pythagoras in your own words.
Include your source(s)! BE SURE TO INCLUDE QUOTATION MARKS AROUND ALL QUOTES
Project is due Wednesday April 11th. See me if you want to work with a partner. You will get only 1 more period to work in the computer lab on Thursday of next week.
Wed March 28, 2012
Tonight's Homework - Correct both tests. Get both tests signed.
Overdue:
Monday's Homework - p413 #6-18 even, #26-34 even
Bonus #41, 42, 50, 51
Tuesday's Homework - p175 Chapter 4 #1-9 odd
Bonus - all Chapter 4 questions
Overdue:
Monday's Homework - p413 #6-18 even, #26-34 even
Bonus #41, 42, 50, 51
Tuesday's Homework - p175 Chapter 4 #1-9 odd
Bonus - all Chapter 4 questions
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tues Mar 27, 2012
Last night's HW - p413 #6-18 even, #26-34 even
Bonus #41, 42, 50, 51
Tonight's HW - p175 Chapter 4 #1-9 odd
Bonus - all Chapter 4 questions
Bonus #41, 42, 50, 51
Tonight's HW - p175 Chapter 4 #1-9 odd
Bonus - all Chapter 4 questions
Friday, March 23, 2012
Fri Mar 23, 2012
Homework for Monday
Review your pretest, reread your notes and practice problems for Monday's test.
See you Monday!
Review your pretest, reread your notes and practice problems for Monday's test.
See you Monday!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
March 22, 2012
HW
1) Finish Pretest
2) p406 #26-40 Even OR Back of Distributive Property handout a), b), c) e) f) (d is bonus)
Test is Monday!!
1) Finish Pretest
2) p406 #26-40 Even OR Back of Distributive Property handout a), b), c) e) f) (d is bonus)
Test is Monday!!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Wednesday March 21, 2012
Today we looked at a pretest for our final Algebra test. The test will be Monday (March 25).
Homework - All questions on the front side of "The Distributive Property of Multiplication" (cat sheet).
Homework - All questions on the front side of "The Distributive Property of Multiplication" (cat sheet).
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday Mar 19 - Welcome Back!
Today we learned about how to use the Distributive Property of Multiplication to help us solve algebraic equations.
Homework:
2) KenKen 4x4 (6x6 is bonus)
3) Corrections to Algebra Test
Homework:
1) Watch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzwvSp-ZtBY2) KenKen 4x4 (6x6 is bonus)
3) Corrections to Algebra Test
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Thurs March 8, 2012
Today we learned about how to use the Distributive Property of Multiplication to help us solve algebraic equations.
We watched:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzwvSp-ZtBY
and worked on p403 Odd questions
We watched:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzwvSp-ZtBY
and worked on p403 Odd questions
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Wed March 7
Today we did a mini-lesson on Gathering Like Terms
Homework:
Mathpower 8 p402 Odd numbers, p405 #27-32.
Overdue - Integers Drill
Homework:
Mathpower 8 p402 Odd numbers, p405 #27-32.
Overdue - Integers Drill
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Data Management Work Period
We worked on:
1) Data Management Round-Up (3 questions based on the Scavenger Hunt)
2) Cafeteria Bulletin Board Poster
The class decided that a Level 4 poster is:
-organized
-has an accurate graph
-has a hook/something catchy
-is bright & colourful
-has effective text
-is at least 21cm by 30cm (at least as big as a piece of photocopy paper)
BOTH ARE DUE MONDAY along with Scavenger Hunt & Data Management package.
On Tuesday we will have a Data Management Test. The test will have 2 short answer questions on Census/Surveys and will ask you to take raw data and turn it into a histogram.
1) Data Management Round-Up (3 questions based on the Scavenger Hunt)
2) Cafeteria Bulletin Board Poster
The class decided that a Level 4 poster is:
-organized
-has an accurate graph
-has a hook/something catchy
-is bright & colourful
-has effective text
-is at least 21cm by 30cm (at least as big as a piece of photocopy paper)
BOTH ARE DUE MONDAY along with Scavenger Hunt & Data Management package.
On Tuesday we will have a Data Management Test. The test will have 2 short answer questions on Census/Surveys and will ask you to take raw data and turn it into a histogram.
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