August 31, 2011

Today, our assignment is Practice Book 2.5 (1-15) for Algebra.  A couple good video segments to watch are for Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms.  Also, remember from our examples that we learned about terms, variables, coefficients, and constants. 

In the equation 2x + 8 + 3x + 4:
     Terms: 2x, 8, 3x, 4
     Variables:  x
     Constants:  8, 4
     Coefficients:  2, 3
There is a video that covers this if you are having difficulty.

We also did a lot of integer practice.  Please refer to classzone.com for the section online quizzes for immediate feedback.  Also, if you go to coolmath and select Pre-Algebra, you can play games involving integers.

Integers

Ok, we are definitely having trouble with integers.  You have to use the graphic organizer we made in class and follow the rules.  Keep practicing them until they become automatic.  Also, you should watch the following videos:
Adding Integers with Different signs
Subtracting Integers
Multiplying / Dividing Integers

See if you can come up with your own way to explain the rules.  Then, try to teach your demonstration to your parents.  Studies show that teaching something to someone else helps you retain the skill by 90%.

August 29th

Today we learned so much (or reviewed rather)!  We worked on adding and subtracting integers which led to classwork/homework in our practice books 2.2 and 2.3 front pages only.  2.1 was assigned on Friday and is also due Tuesday.  Check out the video under the video tabs at the top of this page.

For Science, we have been working on practice book pages 1-15 and those are due Tuesday when we take the chapter 1 test. We are working very hard!

Week of August 29th Preview

Monday:  Adding and Subtracting Integers - expect lots of practice!
Tuesday:  Multiplying and Dividing Integers - again, lots of practice!  These are major skills to focus on.
Wednesday:  The Distributive Property- another major skill.
Thursday:  Square Roots and Comparing Real #'s
We will also begin working on our Integer Posters and Story lines.  This is a fun project that helps us see real world examples of the use of integers and the best part is that you will be developing those story lines :)

August 26th

Today we took our Chapter 1 test for Algebra and began chapter 2 section 1.  I assigned practice book 2.1 all for homework - due Tuesday.  Also, for science we will be having our first test on Tuesday and the practice book pages 1-16 will be due.  We are off to a great start!  Mrs. T

August 24th Homework

Practice book 1.4 (1-21) for Algebra, no homework for science-just classwork.  Don't forget Back to School Night is Thursday and I can't wait to meet your parents!  Thursday is also Algebra Jeopardy!!!

August 23rd Homework

For Algebra, we have textbook page 29 (3-28) for homework.  We also have a quiz tomorrow and your menu math projects are due!

Homework Assignment 8.22.2011

Today we started (and most finished) Practice Book 1.3 (1-17).  For homework, you will have to complete the practice book page if you did not finish and do page 22 out of the textbook (3-28).  While it seems like a lot, it goes very fast.  Don't forget that you have a quiz on 1.1-1.3 on Wednesday and your Menu Math project that you have been working on in class is also due Wednesday.  Finally, Friday will be your 1st chapter test.  This material is all review from 7th grade - that is why we are moving so fast!