Mid Term Test PRE TEST

The mid term assessment will take place in class on March 6th and 7th.  The test covers Chapters 8, 9, and 12.  

Students can begin to review by using this mid term assessment review sheet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOa0JmM05HX19CbW8/edit?usp=sharing

Friday 2/28/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener-  more midterm review
2.  Checked in class HW from yesterday
3. Reviewed midpoint and distance problems
4.  In class distance practice activity
5.  HW:  12.2 - 12.4 review wksht
Link to wksht:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOQXl3b0RjZVBXZEE/edit?usp=sharing

PRE TEST FOR CHAPTER 12 TEST

There will be a test over chapter 12 on Tuesday March 4th.   The test will cover sections 12.1, 12.2, 12.3, and 12.4.  

Here is a link to the pre test:  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOVVNfdE1NVV9XUzg/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday 2/27/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener:  we began to review for the mid term test
2.  Reminder of quiz/test retake opportunities
3.  Pythagorean Theorem Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8-bnZh8Zuc

4.  Pythagorean Theorem Scavenger Hunt
5.  In class assignment.  Do this if you were absent:
link to wksht:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPONko0SXNXSkpEMkU/edit?usp=sharing
6.  HW Assignment: watch the 12.4 teaching video

Wednesday 2/26/14

Today in class we: 
 1. Opener quick introduction to solving quadratic equations
2. Went over quizzes
3. Numbered heads practice over 12.2
4. In class assignment  PG 589  29, 32, 35, 38, 41, 44, 47
5. HW is to watch the 12.3 Teaching Video

Tuesday 2/25/14

Today in class we:
1. Opener - we got warmed up for the quiz
2.  Went over the evens on the 12.1 review wksht  (See Monday post for a copy of this with solutions)
3.  Took the 12.1 Quiz
4.  Assignment is to watch the 12.2 Teaching Video

Monday 2/24/14

Today in class we:  
1.  Went over answers to the odds on review worksheet
2.  Reviewed how to use the distributive property and foil method with radicals
3.  In class sage and scribe review.  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOaFgwMjE1ejdhQXM/edit?usp=sharing
4.  Assignment:  study for the quiz
       OPTION #1:  Evens on this wksht https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOV0tLR09SYWNPRGM/edit?usp=sharing
         here are the solutions to that wksht: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPONEdCVUJnbTI2NTA/edit?usp=sharing
       OPTION #2:  Try 10 to 15 questions from various sections on this review jeopardy site  http://www.superteachertools.com/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1305513211
       OPTION #3:  Complete the pre quiz.  This is posted in a previous post.

Friday 2/21/14

Today in class we:

1.  checked yesterday's in class practice

2.  reviewed adding and subtracting radicals

3. reviewed simplifying radicals, multiplying radicals, and dividing radicals

4.  switched the quiz date to Tuesday instead of Monday 

5.  assigned the 12.1 review wksht ODDS only  

12.1 Pre Quiz

There will be a quiz on Monday 2/24/14 over Chapter 12 Section 1.

There were 3 main skills covered in this section: simplifying radicals, multiplying/dividing radicals, and adding/subtracting radicals.

 Here is the link to the Pre Quiz:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOTUtsZDBDLVRCWGc/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday 2/20/14

Today in class we:
1.  Checked in class assignment from yesterday
2.  We did some in class guided practice problems over multiplying and dividing radicals
3.  In class assignment:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOQ0ZwMF9VX1JHRjQ/edit?usp=sharing
4. HW Assignment:  watch the 12.1 Part 3 Teaching Video

Wednesday 2/19/14

Today in class we:
1. Opener   Click through this presentation: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=TMH5706
2. In class assignment:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOTXA4YkRKa2plekU/edit?usp=sharing

3. Assignment is to watch 12.1 Part 2 Teaching Video

Tuesday 2/18/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener - review of factoring
2.  Tests- went over Chapter 12 tests (Spilker's class will do this on Wednesday)
3.  12.1 Introduction lesson
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOZzRMWF9BZUppSzA/edit?usp=sharing
4.  12.1 Introduction Worksheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOdkxmZExBRFJuNlE/edit?usp=sharing
5.  HW  WATCH THE 12.1 TEACHING VIDEO

Thursday 2/13/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener- reviewed factoring
2.  Test - we took the Unit #8 test 

2/12/14 Wednesday

Today in class we:

1.  Opener - reviewed for the test
2.  HW Check - checked Ch. 9 review wksht
3.  Review Jeopardy - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPObjdYWEk1MGR6QXc/edit?usp=sharing  This would be good to use to do some extra review with factoring.   We only had the chance to do about 10 of these problems in class.
4.  Study assignment for the test -  PG.  472 1-23 odd

Tuesday 2/11/14

Today in class we:
1.  HW Check - we checked the 9.8 Wksht
2.  Factoring scavenger hunt - we reviewed factoring, use of the flowchart was emphasized
3.  HW:  Chapter 9 Test Review Wksht  (Note: the solutions are always attached for you to correct your wksht when completed)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOU1dZOHlqZjVKNHM/edit?usp=sharing
TEST ON THURSDAY

Monday 2/10/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener:  reviewed factoring and solving one step and two step equations
2.  HW Check;  checked wksht 9.5-9.7
3.  Lesson 9.8  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOX3hQX0FQMWhDVHc/edit?usp=sharing
4.  Practice assignment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPONGpCWE92Q1hjYjQ/edit?usp=sharing
5.  Reminder that the test is on Thursday  
Here is an OPTIONAL teaching video for 9.8.  Use this if you were absent or if you struggled understanding today's lesson. 
LINK TO VIDEO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm3GpnM-g7w&feature=player_embedded

Ch. 9 PRE TEST

Chapter 9 Test will be on Thursday February 13th. This test covers Polynomials and Factoring. The pre test linked below will help students prepare for this assessment.

Link to the Pre Test: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOZVdnZVVYSi16bTA/edit?usp=sharing

Need help with factoring? Try using this factoring flow chart.

Factoring flow chart:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPONzR6Q2RQNGx4YUE/edit?usp=sharing

IXL.com also has some great factoring practice availalbe.  Under the Algebra 1 section try any of the AA problems.  You get 20 free problems per day.  

Friday 2/7/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener:  reviewed special polynomials and factoring
2.  HW check
3.  Flow charts for factoring- see your math teacher for a copy (electronic copy also available on this site)
4.  Factoring review - BINGO
5.  Assignment:  9.5-9.7 review worksheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOd2dWZmVteUxJRTA/edit?usp=sharing

Thursday 2/6/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener:  reviewed factoring and focused on which numbers below 250 were perfect squares
2.  HW check:  we checked the in class assignment from Tuesday
3.  Lesson over 9.6 special polynomials  MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WATCHED THE 9.6 VIDEO FROM TUESDAY THAT TEACHES THIS
4.  In class practice:  PG 455 18-34 all
5.  HW:  make up any videos or in class assignments needed  

Tuesday 2/4/14

Today in class we:
1.  Opener:  reviewed factoring trinomials with a leading coefficient of 1
2.  In class HW check from Monday
3.  Puzzle activity:  this activity was used to practice factoring trinomials, try this as a substitute of this activity for practice with this skill http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/factor-quadratics-with-leading-coefficient-1
4.  In class practice assignment: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOVm1xSm1NQmJlY0U/edit?usp=sharing 
5.  HW Assignment:  watch the 9.6 teaching video

Need help factoring numbers? Here is a help sheet.

Link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOZ1RqNEhEMm94WVU/edit?usp=sharing


This may be used on quizzes and tests.  

2/3/14 MONDAY

Today in class we:

1.  Opener:  we reviewed FOIL method and we introduced factoring trinomials

2.  Checked the in-class assignment from Friday

3.  Slates over factoring quadratic trinomials with leading coefficient of 1

4.  In class assignment
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzJ2Jy-k3iPOZWtrY2N5SzZkWEE/edit?usp=sharing


5.  HW:  Watch the 9.7 Part 2 Teaching Video