Monday 5/22

Today we started our SBAC Math Testing. We will be testing all week. Good luck everyone!

Tuesday 5/9-Tuesday 5/16

It has been a crazy week! We completed chapter 14 and took a group test. 

Monday 5/15 was the start of the block schedule. The Math portion of SBAC testing will be next week Monday 5/22-Thursday 5/25. We are nearing the end of the school year so keep doing your best and we are close to summer!

Thursday 5/4-Monday 5/8

Thursday 5/4

We continued our work with cylinders and volume today in the second half of Lesson 14.1.

Homework: Textbook pages 759 problem 6 #1-3







Friday 5/5

I was absent so you worked on MATHia with the sub.

Homework: none


Monday 5/8

Today we took the IAB-Equations II practice test in preparation for the SBAC test. Here is the schedule for SBAC testing:

May 15-18: English Testing
May 22-25: Math Testing

Homework: none

Wednesday 5/3

Today we began our look at volume by investigating the properties of cylinders in Lesson 14.1. We did the first part of the lesson today and will continue with the rest of it tomorrow.

Homework: Textbook pages 752-753 problem 3 #1-7

Tuesday 5/2

Today we finished our Chapter 13 test and worked on MATHia. We will be starting Chapter 14 tomorrow. 

Homework: none

Monday 5/1

Today we started our Chapter 13 test today and we will be finishing it tomorrow. SBAC testing is coming soon so here is the schedule for testing:

SBAC Testing Schedule

May 15-18: English Testing
May 22-25: Math Testing

Homework: none

Tuesday 4/25-Friday 4/28

I apologize for the late posts for last week. We finished up Chapter 13 and we are taking our test Monday 5/1 and Tuesday 5/2. 

Monday 4/24

Today we took a self-assessment and worked on MATHia. 

Homework: none 

Friday 4/21

Today we went to the Math Fair in the MPR to check out the projects of the 7th grade Honors Math students. We heard the various presentations and picked our top two. Thank you everyone for being respectful and attentive to the presenters!

Have a great weekend!!

Homework: none 

Thursday 4/20

Today we finished our look at exponent properties with a look at negative and zero exponents in Lesson 13.3.

This now completes all six of the exponent rules that you need to memorize and be able to use to solve and simplify a variety of problems. 

• Product Rule of Powers
• Quotient Rule of Powers
• Power to a Power Rule
• Zero Power Rule
• Negative Exponent in the Numerator Rule
• Negative Exponent in the Denominator Rule

Homework: Textbook page 709 problem 4 #1-10

Wednesday 4/19

Today we investigated multiplying and dividing powers in Lesson 13.2. 

Homework: Textbook pages 700-701 Talk the Talk

Tuesday 4/18

Today we learned about powers and exponents today in Lesson 13.1.

Homework: Textbook page 692 Talk the Talk 

Monday 4/17

Today we finished Common Assessment #5 and worked on MATHia. We also took a self-assessment to score how we did in class last week. 

Homework: none 

Friday 4/14

Today we completed Common Assessment #5. If you did not finish, you will have time on Monday. 

Have a great weekend and Happy Easter!

Thursday 4/13

Today in class we played Bullseye in order to review for our upcoming common assessment. The common assessment will cover Chapter's 10-12. Good luck on tomorrow's assessment!

Homework: Study for CA by practicing problems from Bullseye game

Wednesday 4/12

Today we continued with the combination method for solving systems.

Common Assessment #5 is on Friday!

Homework: Finish Solving Systems with Linear Combinations Worksheet 

Tuesday 4/11

Today we introduced the linear combination method, sometimes called the elimination method, for solving a system of equations.  



Homework: Solving Systems with Linear Combinations Worksheet #1-4 

Monday 4/10

Today we worked on MATHia in class. 

Homework: none

Friday 4/7

Today we completed a survey for the dance formal and worked on MATHia.

Happy Friday!!

Thursday 4/7

Today we continued our lesson with the substitution method. We found that some of us enjoy the method and others of us do not. Don't worry! We still have another method we are going to learn! Of the two methods, you will pick the one that works best for YOU. 

Homework: Systems of Linear Equations WS #1-4 (#5 is extra credit)

Wednesday 4/5

Today we took a look at a new way to solve a system of linear equations using the substitution method. Go through the  PowerPoint one more time to see if you can solve on your own.

Homework: Textbook Page 630 #1a-d

To view more information on the substitution method click here. 

Tuesday 4/4

Today we solved a system of linear equations from...CLASH OF CLANS!! We had to figure out how many Giants and Archers our army camp had. We had only 200 housing space units and our army had 120 members. We figured out that we could have 20 Giants and 100 Archers!

Great job everyone! It is always fun being able to connect math with popular games!

Homework: none

Monday 4/3

Today we worked on MATHia X. We will be jumping back into Chapter 11 with systems of linear equations tomorrow!

Homework: none

Friday 3/31

Today we worked on our Desmos House Project. Your project needs to be submitted electronically by 11:59 pm TONIGHT. 

On Monday April 3rd, your house blueprint and rubric will be turned in during class. I provided you with a rubric so if you need another one, you must print one on your own. Click on rubric if you need to print another one from home. 

To submit your project, follow these directions:

1. Go to the "Desmos Project" tab on this blog
2. Scroll down the page until you reach the "Desmos Assignment Submissions" form. 
3. Fill in your name, period, Desmos assignment, and the link to your project. The link is the URL of your Desmos project. Make sure you click submit.

Please email me if you have any troubles with submitting your project. I look forward to seeing everyone's final project! 

Thursday 3/30

Today we looked at Lesson 11.1 in further detailed. We were able to find the break-even point where the school did not lose or gain any profit from the fundraiser. From this, we can find how many shirts they need to sell to start making a profit. 

Homework: Finish Textbook Pages 603-606 Problem 2

Wednesday 3/29

Today we dove into Chapter 11 today with an introduction to systems of equations in Lesson 11.1. We've got A LOT more to do with systems, but today was a good introduction for us.

Homework: Textbook page 602 Problem 2 #1-4

Tuesday 3/28

Today we played Dance Dance Transversal! It is like the game Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) but with math! We learned all of the dance moves that matched the different types of angles. Great job everyone and I hope you had a fun time dancing in class!

Monday 3/27

Today we worked on 10.3 Magic Boxes. We became familiar with the vocabulary words that we will be using in our fun, interactive activity tomorrow. Don't forget your dancing shoes for tomorrow!

Homework: Finish 10.3 Magic Boxes

Friday 3/10

Today we worked on our Desmos House Project. 

Remember, you can go to the Desmos Project tab for help with equations, shading, and other Desmos features.

Don't forget the project is due Friday March 31st! That is the Friday when we get back from break. 

Have a great spring break everyone!!  

Thursday 3/9

I was absent today so you worked on MATHia and your Desmos House Project with the substitute teacher. 

I have been receiving projects and they are looking awesome!! Keep up the great work those of you that are working on completing yours!

Make sure you take advantage of the class time to get your project done!

Remember, you can go to the Desmos Project tab for help with equations, shading, and other Desmos features.

Homework: Desmos Project

Don't forget the project is due Friday March 31st. 

Wednesday 3/8

Today we worked on our Desmos House Project. 

Make sure you take advantage of the class time to get your project done!

Remember, you can go to the Desmos Project tab for help with equations, shading, and other Desmos features.

Homework: Desmos Project

Don't forget the project is due Friday March 31st. 

Tuesday 3/7

Today we worked on our Desmos House Project. We will be working on it the rest of the week due to activities and absences occurring this week.

Make sure you take advantage of the class time to get your project done!

Remember, you can go to the Desmos Project tab for help with equations, shading, and other Desmos features.

Homework: Desmos Project

Don't forget the project is due Friday March 31st. 

Monday 3/6

Today we worked on our Desmos House Project. The due date will be here quick so make sure you are making progress each day we work on it in class!

Remember, you can go to the Desmos Project tab for help with equations, shading, and other Desmos features.

Homework: Desmos Project

Don't forget the project is due Friday March 31st. 

Friday 3/3

Today we took the Geometry IAB to practice for the SBAC. We became familiar with the set up of the test and similar questions to what will be on the actual test. 

Homework: none

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday 3/2

Today we worked on our Desmos House Project. Great progress everyone!!

Remember, you can go to the Desmos Project tab for help with equations, shading, and other Desmos features.

Homework: none

Don't forget the project is due Friday March 31st. 

Wednesday 3/1

We examined angle relationships today with the first part of Lesson 10.2. 

Homework: Textbook pages 541 problem 3 #1-5

P.2: In addition to HW assignment, complete page 540 all

Tuesday 2/28

Today we were anticipating on working on our Desmos project, but there was an outage of the website. Instead, we worked on solving equations with a fun coloring activity. 

Homework: Finish Equations WS

Monday 2/27

Today we took a look at line relationships with Lesson 10.1.

The map for page 533 #3 for your homework is on the right. You may use the names on the map or make up your own!

Parents: Ask your child to explain the following terms and concepts. Extra dessert tonight if they can explain them and use props to demonstrate.

• Intersecting lines
• Perpendicular lines
• Parallel lines
• Coplanar lines
• Skew lines
• Coincidental lines

Homework: Textbook pages 531 & 533 #1,3

Friday 2/24

Today we worked on our Desmos projects.

Don't forget the project is due Friday March 31st. 


Homework: Work on MATHia & Desmos Project

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday 2/23

Today we worked on our Desmos projects. Great progress everyone!

Remember, you can go to the Desmos Project tab for help with equations, shading, and other Desmos features.

Homework: Work on MATHia & Desmos Project

Wednesday 2/22

Today we worked on our Desmos House Project. Here is the Desmos Project Rubric that I will be using to grade your project. 

The project is due Friday March 31st. Make sure you have a blueprint of your project as you will be turning it in with your rubric on the due date. There are extra credit opportunities for shading and complexity. 

Homework: Work on Desmos Project and MATHia

Tuesday 2/21

Today we worked MATHia and our Desmos Project.
Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me!

Friday 2/17

Today we finished Common Assessment #4 and worked on our Desmos project and MATHia when we were done.

Homework: none

Have a great 3-day weekend!!

Thursday 2/16

Today was a minimum day so we started our Common Assessment #4 and we will finish it tomorrow

Homework: none

Wednesday 2/15

Today I was absent so you worked on your Desmos project or MATHia

Homework: Finish 9.2 Paragraph

Tuesday 2/14

We dove into the concept of similarity today with the first part of Lesson 9.2

Homework: Write a paragraph comparing and contrasting the terms congruent and similar. Be sure to discuss detailed characteristics like corresponding angles and corresponding sides. Be thorough in your analysis.

Reminders:

Thursday 2/16:  

• Minimum Day
• Start Common Assessment #4

Friday 2/17: 

• Finish Common Assessment #4
• Last day to turn in Flexible Seating paper signed by your paper for extra credit

Monday 2/13

We played several rounds of Transformations Polygraph in class today.

Want to try it at home? Head to student.desmos.com and enter class code UJGWX. If there are no partners available at first, have a parent of sibling join in to start a game!


Homework: none

Friday 2/10

Today we went over dilations and worked on MATHia and/or our Desmos Project.

The Desmos Project is similar to the block name you created towards the beginning of the year. The theme is House so you will create a house in Desmos. You must have a blueprint of your design on graph paper and the blueprint must match your Desmos design. We will be discussing it more next week. 

Homework: none

Angle Relationships MATHia Module is DUE today! 

Thursday 2/9

Today you worked on MATHia with the sub.  

Homework: none

Angle Relationships MATHia Module is DUE tomorrow! 

Wednesday 2/8

Today we took the High School Mathematics Readiness Test. This test assesses your math skills and helps to determine if you are ready for the next grade level.  

I will be a training tomorrow so you will be completing MATHia with the sub.

Homework: none 

Angle Relationships MATHia Module is DUE this Friday! 

Tuesday 2/7

Today you finished the Dilations Desmos activity with the sub.

To finish it at home, head to student.desmos.com and enter your class code:

• Period 1: B57PE
• Period 2: 3RB69
• Period 6: YMA6M

Homework: Finish Dilations Desmos and Dilations of Triangles worksheet

Angle Relationships MATHia Module is DUE this Friday! 

Monday 2/6

We introduced ourselves to dilations today with an awesome Desmos Activity! You will finish it up tomorrow with the sub (unless you just can't wait and jump in tonight!!).

To finish it at home, head to student.desmos.com and enter your class code:

• Period 1: B57PE
• Period 2: 3RB69
• Period 6: YMA6M

Homework: none

Angle Relationships MATHia Module is DUE this Friday! 

Friday 2/3

Today we worked on MATHia and we will be working in Desmos on Monday.

Have a great weekend!