Friday 8/19

Today we worked on our block name project. We learned how to create lines using tables and equations. If you would like to submit your completed project for extra credit, you will do the following:

1. Save your completed project under your Desmos account (You can use any email to create an account).
2. Go to our class website math8escher.blogspot.com and fill out the Desmos Assignment Submissions form below.
3. Make sure you submit the link or URL for your project. If you do not do this, I will not be able to view your project.
4. Submit the form and you are done!

Homework: Work on block name project if completing for extra credit (It will be due by next Friday 8/26.)

Thursday 8/18

Today we tackled the first half of Lesson 1.2, specifically concentrating on equations with infinite solutions. We'll complete the second half of the lesson next week.

Be sure to double-check your class work each day with the solutions provided here. If you're feeling a bit confused or overwhelmed at times (which is natural when you learn new things!), thoroughly reviewing the class work each day is a great way to help improve your understanding. It takes work, but it's worth it!

Homework: Textbook Pages 22-23 "Talk the Talk" #1a, 1c, 2a, and 2c

Wednesday 8/17

We completed Lesson 1.1 today and wrapped up our intro to writing and solving two-step equations. Be sure to check your classwork with the solutions provided at the Lesson 1.1 link.

Parents: Our textbook has far more problems and tasks than can be completed in a normal class period. It's designed to be modular and adaptable to the needs to the class. We'll only be completing key portions of the lesson each day. You're welcome to work additional sections at home with your child if they need extra help or practice. Solutions are always available here. There are additional practice problems available for download for those that have setup a Carnegie Resource Center Student Account. The Skills and Practice worksheets are the best tool for additional practice problems.

Homework: Solving Equations WS

Tuesday 8/16

Today in class we began Lesson 1.1 and will complete more of it tomorrow. Make sure to double check your class work answers each day with the solutions linked here (click on the "Lesson 1.1" link to see the solutions).

Homework: Textbook pages 4-6 problem 1 (parts 1 & 2, but not part 3)

Monday 8/15

Today we explored some essential components of Desmos. Desmos is an online resource which we will be using throughout the school year.

If you would like to review the activity again, go to student.desmos.com and type in your class code.

• Period 1: 77BY
• Period 2: 63NT
• Period 6: HTFP

Also, we started our first Desmos project in class. We wrote our first name in block letters on a piece of graph paper. On Friday, we will be creating our names in Desmos like the example on the right. This will be our first and certainly not our last Desmos project of the year!

Homework: Finish block name 

Friday 8/12

Today we reflected on our group work from yesterday and made awesome posters. We made posters that will remind us of how we should be working while we are in groups. They all came out great!

Homework: none

Have a fantastic weekend!

Thursday 8/11

Today we took on the straw tower challenge! Students worked in groups to build a tower using only 25 straws, one yard of masking tape, and one rubber band. Prizes will awarded to the groups with the "Best Design" as voted by the class and "Tallest Tower". Great job everyone and this is the start of a great year!

Homework: none