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
Friday, September 29, 2006
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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