Saturday, December 30, 2006
Vacation Packet
Vacation is almost over! Packet is due Tues. January 2nd - NO EXCUSES. For some of you Journal Entry #12 is also due. Enjoy the remainder of the break!
Monday, December 18, 2006
HW #39
801 page 681 32-38 & 40-45 plus practice quiz DUE TUES.
802/803 page 734 23-28 page 735 29-48 DUE THURS.
802/803 page 734 23-28 page 735 29-48 DUE THURS.
Friday, December 15, 2006
HW #36 (801/802 due Mon. 803 due Tues.)
Journal Entry #9 PLUS
1. (x+3)(x+3)
2. (x-2)(x+2)
3. (3x + 2)(4x -4)
4. (2x -7)(7x +2)
5. (6x +1)(x +4)
6. (2p – 4)(4p +2)
7. (x-3)(x-3)
8. (x + 2)(2x - 4)
9. Find the area of a square with length 4x^4 and width 6x^2
10. Find the area of a square with length (2x -2) and width 6x
1. (x+3)(x+3)
2. (x-2)(x+2)
3. (3x + 2)(4x -4)
4. (2x -7)(7x +2)
5. (6x +1)(x +4)
6. (2p – 4)(4p +2)
7. (x-3)(x-3)
8. (x + 2)(2x - 4)
9. Find the area of a square with length 4x^4 and width 6x^2
10. Find the area of a square with length (2x -2) and width 6x
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Homework #34 (due Thurs. all classes)
801 page 676 23-26 and page 680 5-8, 10-15
802/803 page 713 24-31 and page 717 30-39
802/803 page 713 24-31 and page 717 30-39
Integer Rules Review
ADDING
Adding a positive and a positive or a negative and a negative
1. When adding two numbers with the same sign add like normal
2. take the sign of the numbers.
+3 + +3 = + 6 -3 + -3 = -6
Adding a positive and a negative or a negative and a positive
1. Take the sign of the number further from zero, that will be your sign.
2. Then subtract like normal.
3. Your answer is the sign and what you subtracted.
+ 3 + -6 = - 3 - 3 + +6 = + 3
SUBTRACTING
1. always change the subtraction sign to an addition sign
2. change the sign of the second number
3. leave the first number
4. Follow addition rules above
Sometimes this is referred to as keep, change, change.
1. +3 - +3 1. +3 - -3 1. -3 - +3
2. +3 + -3 2. +3 + +3 2. -3 + -3
MULTIPLYING & DIVIDING
If the signs are the same your answer is a positive
-3 x -3 = +9 +3 x +3 = +9 -3 / -3 = +1 +3 / +3 = +1
If the signs are different your answer is a negative
-3 x +3 = - 9 +3 x -3 = -9 +3 / -3 = -1 -3 / +3 = -1
Adding a positive and a positive or a negative and a negative
1. When adding two numbers with the same sign add like normal
2. take the sign of the numbers.
+3 + +3 = + 6 -3 + -3 = -6
Adding a positive and a negative or a negative and a positive
1. Take the sign of the number further from zero, that will be your sign.
2. Then subtract like normal.
3. Your answer is the sign and what you subtracted.
+ 3 + -6 = - 3 - 3 + +6 = + 3
SUBTRACTING
1. always change the subtraction sign to an addition sign
2. change the sign of the second number
3. leave the first number
4. Follow addition rules above
Sometimes this is referred to as keep, change, change.
1. +3 - +3 1. +3 - -3 1. -3 - +3
2. +3 + -3 2. +3 + +3 2. -3 + -3
MULTIPLYING & DIVIDING
If the signs are the same your answer is a positive
-3 x -3 = +9 +3 x +3 = +9 -3 / -3 = +1 +3 / +3 = +1
If the signs are different your answer is a negative
-3 x +3 = - 9 +3 x -3 = -9 +3 / -3 = -1 -3 / +3 = -1
Monday, December 11, 2006
Homework #33 due Tues.
801 page 676 15-22 and page 680 16-25
802/803 page 713 14-23 and page 717 22-29 (803 due Weds)
802/803 page 713 14-23 and page 717 22-29 (803 due Weds)
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Homework #32 (8.A.3-8.A.4)
For the two equations below:
1. make a chart with 10 values. Include positive, negative and zero!
2. Graph points and label appropriately .
y = ¼ x – 4 y = ¼ x^2 – 4
1. make a chart with 10 values. Include positive, negative and zero!
2. Graph points and label appropriately .
y = ¼ x – 4 y = ¼ x^2 – 4
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
HW #31 due Thurs.
Go through the steps of graphing expressions to determine if the following are linear or non-linear. (I expect to see a chart with at least 5 x-coordinates and a graph on each that is properly labeled).
1. y = -2x + 4
2. y = x + 3
3. y = 2/x
4. y = x^4
1. y = -2x + 4
2. y = x + 3
3. y = 2/x
4. y = x^4
Monday, December 04, 2006
Homework #30 due Tues.
801 page 87 #'s 1 and 4-11
802/ 803 page 74 #'s 1-2, 5-12 (803 due Weds)
add to index cards - longitude, latitude, x-coordinate, y-coordinate, ordered pairs, quadrants, coordinate plane
802/ 803 page 74 #'s 1-2, 5-12 (803 due Weds)
add to index cards - longitude, latitude, x-coordinate, y-coordinate, ordered pairs, quadrants, coordinate plane
Monday, November 27, 2006
HW #28
The assignment is at the bottom of the worksheet we worked on today
801 page 129 8-19 and 802/803 page 158 4-17
801 page 129 8-19 and 802/803 page 158 4-17
Thursday, November 23, 2006
Thanksgiving Handout - in case you misplace it!
1. On a recent shopping trip you buy three items: a sweater at $59.99, a pair of jeans at $34.99 that were 20% off and a pair of shoes for $98.99.
a. If you buy the items in New York City tax is 8.375%, find the total cost of all three items including the New York City tax.
b. If you buy the items in New Jersey tax is 4.25%, find the total of all three items with New Jersey tax.
c. Find the percent saved if you buy the items in New Jersey vs. NYC. Explain & show how you come to this conclusion.
2. You’ve recently come into some extra money and you have decided to purchase a vehicle. After conducting some research, you must decide which car or truck you’d like to buy. You must use the newspaper or the Internet to help in your search.
a. Vehicle Selected_________________________________________
b. Price of Vehicle__________________________________________
c. Identify the resource you used_______________________________
d. While negotiating with dealer #1, he tells you that you have a fabulous credit report and are only required to put down $2500 on the cost of the vehicle and can finance the remainder for 5 years at 6.385%. Determine the total simple interest you’ll pay over the 5-year ‘loan’ as well as the total cost of the vehicle.
e. To compare, you go to dealer #2 who tells you in fact you only have ‘O.K’ credit and will need to put down $5000 and finance the remainder for 6 years at 5.835%. Determine the total simple interest you’ll pay over the 6-year loan as well as the total cost of the car/truck.
Show your work.
f. Compile a graphic organizer and express the above information.
g. Determine the best deal and write a paragraph about how you determined which dealer to buy and finance your car/truck from.
Best Deal_________________
a. If you buy the items in New York City tax is 8.375%, find the total cost of all three items including the New York City tax.
b. If you buy the items in New Jersey tax is 4.25%, find the total of all three items with New Jersey tax.
c. Find the percent saved if you buy the items in New Jersey vs. NYC. Explain & show how you come to this conclusion.
2. You’ve recently come into some extra money and you have decided to purchase a vehicle. After conducting some research, you must decide which car or truck you’d like to buy. You must use the newspaper or the Internet to help in your search.
a. Vehicle Selected_________________________________________
b. Price of Vehicle__________________________________________
c. Identify the resource you used_______________________________
d. While negotiating with dealer #1, he tells you that you have a fabulous credit report and are only required to put down $2500 on the cost of the vehicle and can finance the remainder for 5 years at 6.385%. Determine the total simple interest you’ll pay over the 5-year ‘loan’ as well as the total cost of the vehicle.
e. To compare, you go to dealer #2 who tells you in fact you only have ‘O.K’ credit and will need to put down $5000 and finance the remainder for 6 years at 5.835%. Determine the total simple interest you’ll pay over the 6-year loan as well as the total cost of the car/truck.
Show your work.
f. Compile a graphic organizer and express the above information.
g. Determine the best deal and write a paragraph about how you determined which dealer to buy and finance your car/truck from.
Best Deal_________________
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Thanksgiving break work (HW #27)
Students will have various work to complete over the 4 day holiday please pace yourselves and do a bit every night. 801/802 HW due Monday Nov. 27th and 803 HW due Tuesday Nov. 28th.
1. Textbook
801 page 353 4-12 & 14-37 (graph too!) 802/803 page 154 8-13 & 15-32 (graph too!)
2. 10 question multiple choice (TO BE GRADED and given to math coach)
3. Percent Handout (TO BE GRADED as quiz)
1. Textbook
801 page 353 4-12 & 14-37 (graph too!) 802/803 page 154 8-13 & 15-32 (graph too!)
2. 10 question multiple choice (TO BE GRADED and given to math coach)
3. Percent Handout (TO BE GRADED as quiz)
Monday, November 20, 2006
QUIZ tomorrow! 11/21
Quiz tomorrow 8.A1-8.A.2
Translating equalities and inequalities using key words.
Know > and < trranslations as well as how to graph an inequality on the number line. Bring in your updated index cards just in case!
Translating equalities and inequalities using key words.
Know > and < trranslations as well as how to graph an inequality on the number line. Bring in your updated index cards just in case!
Friday, November 17, 2006
Homeworks #25 & #26
802/803
#25 (due Friday) page 148 1, 3 and page 149 16-20
#26 (due Monday) page 149 25-42 please graph as well!
801
#25 (due Friday) page 343 23-40 and page 347 4-11
#26 (due Monday) page 348 13-30 please graph as well!
#25 (due Friday) page 148 1, 3 and page 149 16-20
#26 (due Monday) page 149 25-42 please graph as well!
801
#25 (due Friday) page 343 23-40 and page 347 4-11
#26 (due Monday) page 348 13-30 please graph as well!
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Monday, November 13, 2006
Start 8.A.1 homework #24
802/ 803 due Tuesday
page 148 - 8,9
page 149 - 10-15 and 21-24
page 155 - 39, 41-43
801 due Tuesday
page 342 - 3-6, 13-22
page 344 - 57-62
page 148 - 8,9
page 149 - 10-15 and 21-24
page 155 - 39, 41-43
801 due Tuesday
page 342 - 3-6, 13-22
page 344 - 57-62
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Quiz tomorrow ALL CLASSES
Quiz on percent proportion, tax, gratuity, commission, and simple interest. Quiz is worth a total of 82 points and the first of the 2nd marking period. Study hard and remember to subrtract down payment from cost which will give you principal AND the Red Lobster problem!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Homework #23 and Journal Entry #5
Due Thursday ALL CLASSES
A scarf is originally priced at $30. It is then discounted by 25%. Several days later, it is discounted 10% off the new price. Is the cost of the scarf the same as if the store had taken 35% off the original $30? Compute each situation then expain which method is correct.
Set up on yellow paper given out like other Journal Entries with general heading and the question written out!
A scarf is originally priced at $30. It is then discounted by 25%. Several days later, it is discounted 10% off the new price. Is the cost of the scarf the same as if the store had taken 35% off the original $30? Compute each situation then expain which method is correct.
Set up on yellow paper given out like other Journal Entries with general heading and the question written out!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Simple Interest HW #22 due Friday (all classes
Find the total amount of interest paid on the following loans rounded to the nearest cent.
1) $5,432 borrowed at an annual interest of 6.2% interest for 3 years.
2) $4,500 borrowed at 5.5% interest for 4 and a half years.
3) $3,680 borrowed at 6.75% interest for 2.25 years
4) 5.5% percent interest for 1.75 years on $2543
5) Bob buys a car that cost $21,000. He makes a down payment of $4,000 on the day he purchases it but finances the balance. He takes out a 5 year loan with an interest rate of 6.75%. How much does Bob have to pay back to the bank in total?
6) Patricia opens up a credit card at Best Buy to buy an entertainment system. The entertainment system costs $2700. She plans to pay off her bill in 2 years. The annual interest rate on the card is 18%. How much interest does Patricia pay?
7) Juan has saved $5,000 and wants to invest the money in the stock market. The average return of the stock market over the past 20 years has been 11%. Using simple interest, and assuming Juan gets the average return on his money, what will his 5,000 be worth in 5 years?
1) $5,432 borrowed at an annual interest of 6.2% interest for 3 years.
2) $4,500 borrowed at 5.5% interest for 4 and a half years.
3) $3,680 borrowed at 6.75% interest for 2.25 years
4) 5.5% percent interest for 1.75 years on $2543
5) Bob buys a car that cost $21,000. He makes a down payment of $4,000 on the day he purchases it but finances the balance. He takes out a 5 year loan with an interest rate of 6.75%. How much does Bob have to pay back to the bank in total?
6) Patricia opens up a credit card at Best Buy to buy an entertainment system. The entertainment system costs $2700. She plans to pay off her bill in 2 years. The annual interest rate on the card is 18%. How much interest does Patricia pay?
7) Juan has saved $5,000 and wants to invest the money in the stock market. The average return of the stock market over the past 20 years has been 11%. Using simple interest, and assuming Juan gets the average return on his money, what will his 5,000 be worth in 5 years?
homework #21 (due Tues & Weds)
Determine the tax, tip and total for a Red Lobster dinner that 3 friends shared. Price before tax and tip, $47.68
1. determine tax on the meal if the rate is 8.375%
first, move the decimal 2 places on the 8.375% to 0.08375
second, multiply 47.68 x .08375 = 3.9932
2. Find total price of bill
add 47.68 + 3.99 = 51.67
3. determine the amount of tip if you want to leave 20%
two ways to do this
10% rule 5.16 +5.16 = 10.32
or multiply .2 x 51.67 = 10.334
4. Find total after tip and tax
add tip to total after tax (51.67 + 10.35 = 61.99)
5. Find the price each friend will pay
divide the total after tax and tip by 3 (61.99/3 = 20.66)
1. determine tax on the meal if the rate is 8.375%
first, move the decimal 2 places on the 8.375% to 0.08375
second, multiply 47.68 x .08375 = 3.9932
2. Find total price of bill
add 47.68 + 3.99 = 51.67
3. determine the amount of tip if you want to leave 20%
two ways to do this
10% rule 5.16 +5.16 = 10.32
or multiply .2 x 51.67 = 10.334
4. Find total after tip and tax
add tip to total after tax (51.67 + 10.35 = 61.99)
5. Find the price each friend will pay
divide the total after tax and tip by 3 (61.99/3 = 20.66)
Friday, October 27, 2006
Homework #20
due Monday 801/802
due Tuesday 803
801
page 317 12-15, page 318 19-40 page 319 41-52
802/803
page 478 8-11, 22-25 page 479 26-29, 32-45
due Tuesday 803
801
page 317 12-15, page 318 19-40 page 319 41-52
802/803
page 478 8-11, 22-25 page 479 26-29, 32-45
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Homework #19 - Journal Entry #5
Return journal entry #5 tomorrow. This will be worth a grade so if it is not turned in on time you will have a zero quiz grade.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Monday, October 23, 2006
Homework #17 Due Tues (803 Weds.)
801
review percents page 283 3-14
percent increase/ decrease page 306 4-8 and page 307 10-17
802/803
percent increase/ decrease page 474 1-3, 6-9 and 11-22
review percents page 283 3-14
percent increase/ decrease page 306 4-8 and page 307 10-17
802/803
percent increase/ decrease page 474 1-3, 6-9 and 11-22
Friday, October 20, 2006
Homework #16 due Mon. (801/ 802) & Tues (803)
801
Page 291 #'s 2-7 and 9-20
802/803
Page 451 5-12 and page 452 15-18, 23-28
All class add to index cards - percent conversions (decimal to percent, fraction to percent), 10% rule, 1% rule, and percent proportion
Page 291 #'s 2-7 and 9-20
802/803
Page 451 5-12 and page 452 15-18, 23-28
All class add to index cards - percent conversions (decimal to percent, fraction to percent), 10% rule, 1% rule, and percent proportion
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Friday, October 13, 2006
Warning!!!! Quiz Alert
801/ 802 - Quiz Tuesday
803 - Quiz Wednesday
Thursday trip to Queens County Farm!!!! (if we get enough kids to bring in permission slips)
Friday begin percents!
803 - Quiz Wednesday
Thursday trip to Queens County Farm!!!! (if we get enough kids to bring in permission slips)
Friday begin percents!
Homework #15 due Monday
Homework #15 due Monday
802/803
page 722 4-12, 14-22 and #42 in complete sentences
801
page 156 28-42, 45, 46
Answer the following: Are (2^6)^4 and (4^6)^2 equal? Explain why or why not. (Hint: Write both expressions as a power of 2).
802/803
page 722 4-12, 14-22 and #42 in complete sentences
801
page 156 28-42, 45, 46
Answer the following: Are (2^6)^4 and (4^6)^2 equal? Explain why or why not. (Hint: Write both expressions as a power of 2).
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Homework #14 due Thursday
801
page 155 4-6 and 12-22
page 190 56-58
802/803
page 177 6-11
page 178 16-33 and 44
page 155 4-6 and 12-22
page 190 56-58
802/803
page 177 6-11
page 178 16-33 and 44
Friday, October 06, 2006
Perfect Squares (a review)
When performing the pythagoren theorom you often have to find the square root of a number to obtain 'c' or the hypotenuse. If is helpful to know the perfect squares. Squaring is the function used when we multiply a number by itself. The number you are multiplying is called the base and the exponent 2 indicates you are multiplying the base by itself or squaring it. Perfect squares (for 0-12) are below
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 4
3 = 9
4 = 16
5 = 25
6 = 36
7 = 49
8 = 64
9 = 81
10 = 100
11 = 121
12 = 144
0 = 0
1 = 1
2 = 4
3 = 9
4 = 16
5 = 25
6 = 36
7 = 49
8 = 64
9 = 81
10 = 100
11 = 121
12 = 144
Weekend HW #13 (due Tuesday)
801
Read pages 460-462
Do 3-15 on page 463
802/803
Read pages 676-677
Copy example #4 on page 678
Do page 679 5-15
Add to index cards (ALL CLASSES)
legs, hypotenuse, right triangle, pythagoren theorem
Read pages 460-462
Do 3-15 on page 463
802/803
Read pages 676-677
Copy example #4 on page 678
Do page 679 5-15
Add to index cards (ALL CLASSES)
legs, hypotenuse, right triangle, pythagoren theorem
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
HW #12 ALL CLASSES due Thurs. w other hw!
Answer the following.
Lidsey and her family hiked 3 miles to reach the Hudson River. Then they rafted downstream at a speed of 2 miles per hour.
Part A. Write an equation to describe the relationship between x, the number of hours spent rafting, and y, the total number of miles traveled.
Equation: ____________________
Part B. Use your equation to make a table of values with at least 4 points. (Pick any x's you want).
x f(x)
Part C. Graph the function on graph paper.
Lidsey and her family hiked 3 miles to reach the Hudson River. Then they rafted downstream at a speed of 2 miles per hour.
Part A. Write an equation to describe the relationship between x, the number of hours spent rafting, and y, the total number of miles traveled.
Equation: ____________________
Part B. Use your equation to make a table of values with at least 4 points. (Pick any x's you want).
x f(x)
Part C. Graph the function on graph paper.
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Link on interactive vertical line test
Try this site to use the vertical line test.
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/VerticalLineTest/?version=1.1.4browser=MSIE&vendor=Microsoft_Corp
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/VerticalLineTest/?version=1.1.4browser=MSIE&vendor=Microsoft_Corp
Homework #11 due Thursday - all classes (addition to index cards)
801
page 371 12-17 and 372 18-23
802 & 803
page 375 11-14, 16-21, 22-25
ALL CLASSES ADD TO INDEX CARDS
relation, function, domain, range, vertical line test
page 371 12-17 and 372 18-23
802 & 803
page 375 11-14, 16-21, 22-25
ALL CLASSES ADD TO INDEX CARDS
relation, function, domain, range, vertical line test
Friday, September 29, 2006
Weekend homework #10
802 & 803 Read pages 372 - 374
define: relation, domain, range, and copy the green and yellow box with the function definition.
Do page 374 5,6 and 7, 8 (need graph paper for 7 & 8!). page 375 16-21.
801 Read pages 369 - 371
define relation, domain, function, and range. Do page371 2, 4-7 and 12-17
define: relation, domain, range, and copy the green and yellow box with the function definition.
Do page 374 5,6 and 7, 8 (need graph paper for 7 & 8!). page 375 16-21.
801 Read pages 369 - 371
define relation, domain, function, and range. Do page371 2, 4-7 and 12-17
Monday, September 25, 2006
INDEX CARDS (to this point 9/25/06)
(Standards 7.A.2-4)
polynomial
monomial
binomial
variable
combining like terms
inverse Operations
exponent
rules of exponents (multiplying)
algebraic expression
(Standards 7.A.7-8)
sequence
term
rule
algebraic pattern
(Standard 7.A.9)
types of polygons
polygon rules - 180(n-2)
vertex
interior angles (general definition)
determining one interior angle of a polygon
sum of exterior angle of all polygons
determining one exterior angle of a polygon
diagonal
regular polygon (what it is and means)
irregular polygon
polynomial
monomial
binomial
variable
combining like terms
inverse Operations
exponent
rules of exponents (multiplying)
algebraic expression
(Standards 7.A.7-8)
sequence
term
rule
algebraic pattern
(Standard 7.A.9)
types of polygons
polygon rules - 180(n-2)
vertex
interior angles (general definition)
determining one interior angle of a polygon
sum of exterior angle of all polygons
determining one exterior angle of a polygon
diagonal
regular polygon (what it is and means)
irregular polygon
Friday, September 22, 2006
HW #9 Polygons (Standard 7.A.9)
802 & 803 - page 592 8 & 9, 11-20 and page 593 22-26
#9 is tough but think about the fact that each exterior angle + interior angle = 180.
801 page 530 15-20, 23-28 and page 531 38-43
#38-43 remember exterior angle + interior angle = 180.
#9 is tough but think about the fact that each exterior angle + interior angle = 180.
801 page 530 15-20, 23-28 and page 531 38-43
#38-43 remember exterior angle + interior angle = 180.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
HW #8 due tomorrow (Friday 9/22)
802 & 803 read pages 589-591 and copy green/ yellow box bottom of page 591 as well as example 1.
801 see polygon formula in textbook and explain the difference versus the one we went over today.
801 see polygon formula in textbook and explain the difference versus the one we went over today.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
HW #7 801, 802, 803 due Thurs.
801 page 122 3-11 and page 123 13-30, 35-46
802 & 803 page 135 9-14 and page 136 15-21
802 & 803 page 135 9-14 and page 136 15-21
Monday, September 18, 2006
801& 802 QUIZ tomorrow (803 quiz Weds.)
Study your homework and notes from last week on combining polynomails with addition and multiplication. Know the inverse operations and how to solve a simple one or two step equation. Review the problem from today's do now since you will certainly see it again.
IMPORTANT PROCESS TO KNOW FOR QUIZ
QUESTIONS > If the perimeter of quadrilateral ABCD is 63 inches find the shortest side (x) when side AB is 3x + 1, side BC is x, side CD is 3x and side AD is x + 6.
SOLVING
1. Add all the sides since and set it equal to the given perimeter. (perimeter is when you add all sides so that's why you add)
3x + 1 + x + 3x + x + 6 = 63
2. Combine like terms on the left side.
3x+x+3x+x+1+6=63
8x + 7 = 63
3. Use inverse operations to solve for x.
8x + 7 = 63
(subtract 7 from each side)
8x = 56
(divide each side by 8)
x=7
IMPORTANT PROCESS TO KNOW FOR QUIZ
QUESTIONS > If the perimeter of quadrilateral ABCD is 63 inches find the shortest side (x) when side AB is 3x + 1, side BC is x, side CD is 3x and side AD is x + 6.
SOLVING
1. Add all the sides since and set it equal to the given perimeter. (perimeter is when you add all sides so that's why you add)
3x + 1 + x + 3x + x + 6 = 63
2. Combine like terms on the left side.
3x+x+3x+x+1+6=63
8x + 7 = 63
3. Use inverse operations to solve for x.
8x + 7 = 63
(subtract 7 from each side)
8x = 56
(divide each side by 8)
x=7
Friday, September 15, 2006
HW #7 Baraka questions
Answer the following questions in a few sentences.
1. What are the differing ways in which the families supported/did not support the boys? How does your family support or not support you in your goals?
2. How do the boys view themselves before they go to Africa? Did their perceptions of themselves change after they returned? If so, how? Has anything ever made you feel differently about yourself?
3. Did you learn anything from the film? If so, what? How did the film make you feel?
Answer question four in a few paragraphs using examples from your life and the film. Give as much detail and feeling into the words initially as possible. After your first draft re-read what you wrote and correct the grammar and spelling. If possible type this essay and save onto a floppy or e-mail to Ms. Gagnon for printing (jmg2017@yahoo.com).
4. Write about the impact of your neighborhood, family and personal beliefs and struggles on your academic performance. Reflect on your future goals and what you will need to continue to do or change to achieve them.
1. What are the differing ways in which the families supported/did not support the boys? How does your family support or not support you in your goals?
2. How do the boys view themselves before they go to Africa? Did their perceptions of themselves change after they returned? If so, how? Has anything ever made you feel differently about yourself?
3. Did you learn anything from the film? If so, what? How did the film make you feel?
Answer question four in a few paragraphs using examples from your life and the film. Give as much detail and feeling into the words initially as possible. After your first draft re-read what you wrote and correct the grammar and spelling. If possible type this essay and save onto a floppy or e-mail to Ms. Gagnon for printing (jmg2017@yahoo.com).
4. Write about the impact of your neighborhood, family and personal beliefs and struggles on your academic performance. Reflect on your future goals and what you will need to continue to do or change to achieve them.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
HW #6
801
textbook page 113 12-42 and 114 52-57. Show all work.
802 & 803
textbook page 18 copy green box containing key words and page 19 5-10 and 16-27
Bring in your permission slip for tomorrow's movie!!!!!
textbook page 113 12-42 and 114 52-57. Show all work.
802 & 803
textbook page 18 copy green box containing key words and page 19 5-10 and 16-27
Bring in your permission slip for tomorrow's movie!!!!!
Integer Rules
ADDING
Adding a positive and a positive or a negative and a negative
When adding two numbers with the same sign add like normal and take the sign of the numbers.
+3 + +3 = + 6 -3 + -3 = -6
Adding a positive and a negative or a negative and a positive
Take the sign of the number further from zero, that will be your sign. Then subtract like normal. Your answer is the sign and what you subtracted.
+ 3 + -6 = - 3 - 3 + +6 = + 3
SUBTRACTING
1. always change the subtraction sign to an addition sign
2. change the sign of the second number
3. Follow addition rules above
Sometimes this is referred to as keep, change, change.
1. +3 - +3 1. +3 - -3 1. -3 - +3
2. +3 + -3 2. +3 + +3 2. -3 + -3
MULTIPLYING & DIVINDING
If the signs are the same your answer is a positive
-3 * -3 = +9 +3 * +3 = +9 -3 / -3 = +1 +3 / +3 = +1
If the signs are different your answer is a negative
-3 * +3 = - 9 +3 * -3 = -9 +3 / -3 = -1 -3 / +3 = -1
Adding a positive and a positive or a negative and a negative
When adding two numbers with the same sign add like normal and take the sign of the numbers.
+3 + +3 = + 6 -3 + -3 = -6
Adding a positive and a negative or a negative and a positive
Take the sign of the number further from zero, that will be your sign. Then subtract like normal. Your answer is the sign and what you subtracted.
+ 3 + -6 = - 3 - 3 + +6 = + 3
SUBTRACTING
1. always change the subtraction sign to an addition sign
2. change the sign of the second number
3. Follow addition rules above
Sometimes this is referred to as keep, change, change.
1. +3 - +3 1. +3 - -3 1. -3 - +3
2. +3 + -3 2. +3 + +3 2. -3 + -3
MULTIPLYING & DIVINDING
If the signs are the same your answer is a positive
-3 * -3 = +9 +3 * +3 = +9 -3 / -3 = +1 +3 / +3 = +1
If the signs are different your answer is a negative
-3 * +3 = - 9 +3 * -3 = -9 +3 / -3 = -1 -3 / +3 = -1
Wednesday, September 13, 2006
"Boys of Baraka" permission slip
Please remember to bring in your permission slip to watch "Boys of Baraka" on September 15th. If you would like information on the movie use the links below to view the PBS website or the review in the NY Times from September 12th.
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/boysofbaraka/
http://movies2.nytimes.com/2006/09/12/arts/television/12bara.html
HW #5 due TOMORROW all classes
802 & 803 page 43 5-8 and page 44 9-11, 17-34 in the textbook
801 page 106 23-55 in the textbook
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/boysofbaraka/
http://movies2.nytimes.com/2006/09/12/arts/television/12bara.html
HW #5 due TOMORROW all classes
802 & 803 page 43 5-8 and page 44 9-11, 17-34 in the textbook
801 page 106 23-55 in the textbook
Tuesday, September 12, 2006
GREAT Documentary on POV TONIGHT!
Many apologies to all parents for the very late notice!
On channel 13 at 10pm this evening (Tuesday September 12th) a documentary, "Boys of Baraka" will be shown. I urge all parents to watch this documentary as I will be showing it, with your permission due to it's R rating, this Friday. The documentary is an inspiring and thought provoking look at four African American boys as they struggle from schools in Baltimore to one in Kenya. At the time of filming 61% of African American boys in Baltimore were not graduating high school. The Baraka school in Kenya was formed to remove these boys from an environment in Baltimore that can only be described as toxic and provide a nuturing learning centered environment where they could address their deficiences in academics and emotions. In the past I've found it a great tool to encourage my students to value their education and themselves. Please feel free to call me at school or email me at jmg2017@yahoo.com if you miss the showing and would like to borrow my DVD.
On channel 13 at 10pm this evening (Tuesday September 12th) a documentary, "Boys of Baraka" will be shown. I urge all parents to watch this documentary as I will be showing it, with your permission due to it's R rating, this Friday. The documentary is an inspiring and thought provoking look at four African American boys as they struggle from schools in Baltimore to one in Kenya. At the time of filming 61% of African American boys in Baltimore were not graduating high school. The Baraka school in Kenya was formed to remove these boys from an environment in Baltimore that can only be described as toxic and provide a nuturing learning centered environment where they could address their deficiences in academics and emotions. In the past I've found it a great tool to encourage my students to value their education and themselves. Please feel free to call me at school or email me at jmg2017@yahoo.com if you miss the showing and would like to borrow my DVD.
HW #5 (801 & 802) and HW #4 (803)
Students in 801 and 802 will be applying their knowledge of inverse operations to solve for the variable in mathematical expressions and word problems. 801 and 802 do not meet until Thursday and homework is due at that meeting.
Students in 803 should complete the short worksheet on combining like terms handed out at the end of class today. Students in 803 should also develop their own word problem that would incorporate a multi variable expression similar to example 1 in the red book which you completed with Mr. Magasis in class today.
Students in 803 should complete the short worksheet on combining like terms handed out at the end of class today. Students in 803 should also develop their own word problem that would incorporate a multi variable expression similar to example 1 in the red book which you completed with Mr. Magasis in class today.
Monday, September 11, 2006
HW #4 (801 & 802) more like terms!
For homework this evening you'll have another small worksheet on combining like terms. Remember when you are multiplying and the bases are the same add the exponets and keep the base. For example:
(note, ^ means to raise that base to the power)
y^2 * y^5
y * y * y * y * y * y * y
y^7
2x^3 * 3y^4 * 5 x^2
2 * x * x * x * 3 * y * y * y * y * 5 * x * x
2 * 3 * 5 * x^5 * y^4
30 * x^5 * y^4
Many apologies about the ^! This program doesn't allow me to superscript.
(note, ^ means to raise that base to the power)
y^2 * y^5
y * y * y * y * y * y * y
y^7
2x^3 * 3y^4 * 5 x^2
2 * x * x * x * 3 * y * y * y * y * 5 * x * x
2 * 3 * 5 * x^5 * y^4
30 * x^5 * y^4
Many apologies about the ^! This program doesn't allow me to superscript.
Friday, September 08, 2006
Homework #3 combining like terms
HW #3 is a short worksheet on combining like terms which is due on Monday for 801 and 802 and Tuesday for 803 (since we don't meet on Mondays). Use the link below to help you understand how to combine like terms.
http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/combiningliketerms/pg2.htm
http://www.algebrahelp.com/lessons/simplifying/combiningliketerms/pg2.htm
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Homework #2 due 9/8/06
Today in math class we discovered (using the percent proportion) that only 18.5% of your school year will be spent on math instruction and that’s not including days out of the classroom for trips! We calculated that in the 180 day school year (36 weeks or 180 * 6.5 = 1170 hours) you only receive 6 hours of math instruction per week (45 minutes * 8 periods per week). We used these numbers to calculate the percent of math instruction you receive by using the percent proportion. (Part over whole equals percent over a hundred).
For homework this evening (9/7/06) you will find the percent of a regular year (365 days) that you waste.
1. Think about the number of hours per day you play (outside or video games), watch tv, use the computer (for IM’ing or fun) or generally waste time.
2. Use the number you found in #1 to calculate the total number of hours in a year you waste if there are 365 days in a year.
3. Calculate the total number of hours in one year.
4. Determine the percent of the year you waste by using the information you found in #'s 2 and 3 applying the percent proportion.
5. Calculate the percent of year you waste sleeping too!
For homework this evening (9/7/06) you will find the percent of a regular year (365 days) that you waste.
1. Think about the number of hours per day you play (outside or video games), watch tv, use the computer (for IM’ing or fun) or generally waste time.
2. Use the number you found in #1 to calculate the total number of hours in a year you waste if there are 365 days in a year.
3. Calculate the total number of hours in one year.
4. Determine the percent of the year you waste by using the information you found in #'s 2 and 3 applying the percent proportion.
5. Calculate the percent of year you waste sleeping too!
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Interesting documentary
Last night I watched an interesting documentary on the PBS series Wide Angle entitled “Back to School” which checked in with seven children from around the world after completing a documentary on them entering school in 2003. The seven children profiled are from all around the world including Romania, Japan, Kenya, Brazil and India. The most interesting aspect to the documentary was a view into education in developing countries and the obstacles many children face to receive an education. For instance, in India Neeraj is permitted to attend night school only after completing a full day of chores for her family but then is repeatedly taken out during cattle season to cook and feed for her brothers in the fields. Joab a boy in Kenya is 13 years old and only entering the 4th grade because in his country education only became free three short years ago. Due to the huge enrollment in Kenya after school became free class sizes are huge and in fact his class has 72 students. Links to the PBS website and NY Times article are below. I encourage you to check listings and watch this documentary.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/school2/
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/05/arts/television/05gate.html?ref=television
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wideangle/shows/school2/
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/05/arts/television/05gate.html?ref=television
Tuesday, September 05, 2006
Monthly school-wide math assessments start Thursday... prepare!
This year all 8th grade student's will be completing monthly quizzes to judge mathematical progress school-wide. The first quiz will be given this Thursday, September 7th during the regular math block and will be ten review questions from the 7th grade curriculum. Please prepare by reviewing the following:
1. Integer rules
2. Exponent laws
3. Surface area formulas
4. Pythagorean Theorem
5. Key words
6. Inverse operations
Review by completing the following questions from last year's 7th grade mathematics state exam. (10 points extra credit will be given to any student who completes the 10 questions below correctly).
1. Friday Sara babysat and made $25. Saturday she babysat for 4 hours at a rate of $5 per hour. If she bought an $18 CD on Sunday, how much did she have left?
2. What shape is the base of a cylinder?
3. Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the following numbers 3, 6, 27
4. Find the range of 25, 10, 22, 31, 13
5. Convert 250L to mL if 1 L = 1000mL
6. Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 28, 42, 56
7. How many different combinations for lunch if there is spaghetti or pizza and apple, OJ, or milk?
8. Convert 169,000,000 to scientific notation,
9. If I drove 34 miles on Friday then the same amount of miles on Saturday and Sunday but a total of 118 miles overall, how many miles did I drive on Saturday?
10. If the circumference of a circle is 18pi find the radius of the circle.
1. Integer rules
2. Exponent laws
3. Surface area formulas
4. Pythagorean Theorem
5. Key words
6. Inverse operations
Review by completing the following questions from last year's 7th grade mathematics state exam. (10 points extra credit will be given to any student who completes the 10 questions below correctly).
1. Friday Sara babysat and made $25. Saturday she babysat for 4 hours at a rate of $5 per hour. If she bought an $18 CD on Sunday, how much did she have left?
2. What shape is the base of a cylinder?
3. Find the lowest common multiple (LCM) of the following numbers 3, 6, 27
4. Find the range of 25, 10, 22, 31, 13
5. Convert 250L to mL if 1 L = 1000mL
6. Find the greatest common factor (GCF) of 28, 42, 56
7. How many different combinations for lunch if there is spaghetti or pizza and apple, OJ, or milk?
8. Convert 169,000,000 to scientific notation,
9. If I drove 34 miles on Friday then the same amount of miles on Saturday and Sunday but a total of 118 miles overall, how many miles did I drive on Saturday?
10. If the circumference of a circle is 18pi find the radius of the circle.
Math HW #1 and general things to return 9/6/06
For math class hw #1 math contract signed by both parent/ guardian and student to be returned tomorrow. Please include parent's and child's email address on the contract. All supplies, including tissues, should be purchased and brought in by Friday, September 8th.
General items to be returned to official class teacher
1. 2 (two) Blue cards
2. $4 for agenda book
3. internet use and photography permission form found in agenda book (this is very important as I will be taking pictures of classes while completing group work and projects to include on bullatin boards and on this site).
Misc.
4. independent reading material (preferably a book to be read during am & pm official class). Book should be with student at all times and 25 independent books must be read by end of year.
General items to be returned to official class teacher
1. 2 (two) Blue cards
2. $4 for agenda book
3. internet use and photography permission form found in agenda book (this is very important as I will be taking pictures of classes while completing group work and projects to include on bullatin boards and on this site).
Misc.
4. independent reading material (preferably a book to be read during am & pm official class). Book should be with student at all times and 25 independent books must be read by end of year.
Saturday, September 02, 2006
Welcome Back! Supplies and Misc. Information
Dear 8th grade students and parents/ guardians welcome back!
I have been working hard to create some fun and exciting lessons for the year as well as this website to post assignments, interesting articles, links and general information. Please feel free to use this website to check assignments or contact me. Below is a list of supplies you will need for the year ahead.
1. One large notebook with at least 3 sections or a three ring binder with 3 section sheets
2. One packet of graph paper
3. Small pencil case
4. A hand held mechanical pencil sharpner
5. Large package of pencils
6. Large package of pens
7. Package of index cards
8. Large eraser
9. Box of tissues
10. Agenda book (one can be purchased for $4 from student's official class teacher)
Each student should be prepared for class everyday. Being prepared includes bringing to school their notebook at least one pen, two to three sharpened pencils and an agenda book to record assignments. Your child should have a supply of pens and pencils at home and be sure to replenish them in the evening while completing homework etc. During the first week of school many of our class sessions will focus on organization and note-taking, being organized allows each student to perform at their best and is usually the difference between an average and an exceptional student. Lastly, I require the box of tissues because every year I spend a small fortune of my own money to buy tissues for the classroom which the kids go through very quickly. The tissues you purchase will be for general use within the classroom.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have in regard to these supplies at jmg2017@yahoo.com or 718 941 5450 x. 141.
I have been working hard to create some fun and exciting lessons for the year as well as this website to post assignments, interesting articles, links and general information. Please feel free to use this website to check assignments or contact me. Below is a list of supplies you will need for the year ahead.
1. One large notebook with at least 3 sections or a three ring binder with 3 section sheets
2. One packet of graph paper
3. Small pencil case
4. A hand held mechanical pencil sharpner
5. Large package of pencils
6. Large package of pens
7. Package of index cards
8. Large eraser
9. Box of tissues
10. Agenda book (one can be purchased for $4 from student's official class teacher)
Each student should be prepared for class everyday. Being prepared includes bringing to school their notebook at least one pen, two to three sharpened pencils and an agenda book to record assignments. Your child should have a supply of pens and pencils at home and be sure to replenish them in the evening while completing homework etc. During the first week of school many of our class sessions will focus on organization and note-taking, being organized allows each student to perform at their best and is usually the difference between an average and an exceptional student. Lastly, I require the box of tissues because every year I spend a small fortune of my own money to buy tissues for the classroom which the kids go through very quickly. The tissues you purchase will be for general use within the classroom.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have in regard to these supplies at jmg2017@yahoo.com or 718 941 5450 x. 141.
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