Wednesday 11/30

Today we took a look at the real number system with a clothesline activity. Please be sure to answer the questions at the bottom of the page if you haven't already. Great job everyone!

Remember, Common Assessment #3 is on Friday so we will be reviewing tomorrow.

Homework: Number Systems worksheet

Tuesday 11/29

Today we investigated the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem with Lesson 6.2.

We will be taking Common Assessment #3 on Friday. 

Homework: Textbook pages 339-342 (#4-6 & #11-12)

Monday 11/28

Today we worked on MATHia to get back in the swing of things! It is always tough coming back to school after a break. 

This week, we have our Common Assessment #3 so we will be preparing for that.

Welcome back everyone!!

Homework: 30 mins of MATHia

Friday 11/18

Today we watched A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving in class today. Since everyone has been working hard this semester so far, we deserved a movie day!

I hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving break with your family and friends! See you in about a week!

Thursday 11/17

Today we worked on bringing Math outdoors with a 3-Act Math lesson on Pythagorean Theorem. We banned together with Mrs. Baze's classes and had to figure out the distance from the top of the flagpole to where we were. 

All of the students did an awesome job participating and collaborating with their peers. I really enjoyed seeing all the effort that took place today!

Homework: Complete Activity Worksheet

Wednesday 11/16

Today we played the game Bullseye to practice real life problems with Pythagorean Theorem. Great job everyone!

Tomorrow we will be doing a fun activity outdoors. Don't forget to bring your math brain and have some fun!

Homework: none

Tuesday 11/15

Today we explored the Pythagorean Theorem. We had to decide whether we would choose the 2 smaller squares filled with treasure or the larger square. We found out that we would get the same amount of treasure no matter what we chose! Tomorrow we will continue with Pythagorean Theorem!!

Homework: Textbook page 332 Problem 4 #4

Monday 11/14

Today we began a new module in MATHia (Right Triangles). The due date for this module is December 15th.

Homework: 30 mins of MATHia practice

Thursday 11/10

Today we worked on a piecewise function activity(instead of Lesson 4.5). It was awesome!

We also learned about Veterans Day through a short, fun video. We often do not know why we have days off and what are the meanings behind those holidays. If you would like to view the video again, it is on the left! 

Everyone have a safe, enjoyable 3 day weekend and thank a veteran!

Homework: Finish MATHia Module! It is due by Friday!

Wednesday 11/9

Today we worked on a Desmos activity called Function Carnival. It is my favorite Desmos activity of the year and I hope you all enjoyed it! We had 3 challenges:

• Cannon Man
• Bumper Cars
• Ferris Wheel

The challenges were to create a graph that matched each of the scenarios. It was a lot of trial and error, but we were able to successfully draw the graphs that matched! Great job everyone!!

Homework: 30 mins of MATHia

Remember your MATHia Module is DUE FRIDAY!

Friday 11/4, Monday 11/7, Tuesday 11/8

Wow it's been a crazy 2 weeks! I was absent at math trainings so you worked on MATHia for the days I was gone. You should have completed lots of problems and are close to finishing or are finished with the Functions and Linear Models Module! The Module is due by this Friday!

Thursday 11/3

Today we worked with equations written in standard form in the first half of Lesson 4.3. 

Homework: Textbook page 240 #6a

Wednesday 11/2

We jumped into Chapter 4 today with Lesson 4.1 in class. Your homework is to do the Problem 2 worksheet to determine . . . will he catch him?

Here is the correct solutions for #4 on your homework tonight (in slope-intercept form):

y = 0.8x - 8

You'll need #4 to be correct in order to successfully complete the rest of the assignment.

Homework: Finish the Problem 2 worksheet

Tuesday 11/1

I was absent today so you worked on MATHia with the sub. Remember, the Module is due by November 11th.  Make sure you are completing as many problems in class and working on it at home if you are behind.

Homework: 30 mins of MATHia