Great site!

I have had this app on my phone for some time and I realized how great it would be to share.  Not only can you watch videos of how to do particular math problems but you can do self tests and more. 
Your Teacher for Algebra 1

The cost of the app is $9.99 but the online program is $39.50 a month and $159 a year.  That is somewhat expensive when there are so many free and great websites available but the app is wonderful and when do you go anywhere without your phone!  Believe me, I work hard to prevent texting in my class - so they have it constantly:)

9/24/12

Classwork p. 149 (4-12, 18-26 even) and Practice Book 3.4 (1-12).
Quiz tomorrow!  Study!

9.19.12

Today we began our Integer Posters which are due on Friday.  Tomorrow, we will have some time to work on the posters but we also have to start chapter 3.  Look for the flipbooks we are going to make!

Class Update

Well, I can't believe how fast things are moving.  We are about to complete chapter 2 and most of our students need to practice adding/subtracting/multiplying/dividing integers.  We covered the rules in our composition books with a graphic organizer.  We are going to need to practice, practice, and practice more.  We have continued to practice exponents and radicals.  As a result, we are improving.  Today, we began working on Learning Upgrade which is our computer program designed for students to work at their own pace to reinforce skills.  Students must get a 95%+ to get a gold medal award.  Finally, we will be working tomorrow on a real-life application project using integers.  Expect to see photos of finished projects!

Homework and upcoming news!

Today, we discussed how to get rid of fractions under radicals, how to get rid of a radical in the denominator, and how to add, subtract, and multiply radicals.  Our homework is 8.4 (1-22) which we began yesterday.  Don't forget that we will be having a test after a brief review on Monday for chapter 8.  Finally, progress reports will be going out next Friday.  I am giving the kids a progress report and they can try to ear some extra points prior to you receiving the official progress report. 

Simplify Radical Expressions

Our homework is PB 8.4 (1-9) and textbook page 487 (3-18). Also, you might check out the following videos for some help.
Try this video or type in "radicals" in the search bar.