Announcement

All Classes

9:00-12:00

Finals make-ups and completions.

All Classes

Final Exams!!
Periods 4, 5, and 6

All Classes

Final Exams-
Periods 1, 2, and 3

All Classes

Final Exam Study Guide Packet

All Classes

No School Monday, Dec. 12, 2011!
Snow Day!!

HSGQE Math

Congratulations to those students who passed the HSGQE!!!

Weekly Accelerated Math Quiz
xtramath.org
Cognitive Tutor 

Algebra 1A

Ratios, Rates, and Mixture Problems

Essential Question:  How can you compare recipes? 

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• use ratios to make comparisons
• use rates and proportions to solve mixture problems

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain how to use a proportions in real-life both orally and in writing.

Key Terms:  means, extremes, ratio, rate, proportion

Accelerated Math (individual concept practice)
Skills Practice Making Punch due yesterday
Assignment Making Punch due today

Algebra 2- 6th Period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• Write a system of three linear equations in three variables.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using substitution.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using linear combinations/elimination.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using determinants.

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain a situation where a system of three linear equations in three variables can be used in real-life both orally and in writing.

Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Three in Three or More
Skills Practice Three in Three or More due today
Assignment Three in Three or More due today

Statistics

Measures of Variation

Preview Question:  How do variance and standard deviation measure data spread?  Why is this important?

Content Objectives:

• Find the range, variance, and standard deviation.
• Compute the coefficient of variation from raw data.  
• Why is the coefficient of variation important?
• Apply Chebyshev’s theorem to raw data.  
• What does a Chebyshev interval tell us?

Sample Questions regarding calculations of variation, standard deviation, and Chebyshev's Theorem.

Chapter Review 2,4,5,6

Algebra 2- 4th period

Introduction to Quadratic Equations

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• write quadratic functions.
• use quadratic functions to model vertical motion.
• explain the difference between linear and quadratic functions.

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to describe the differences between contextual problems that model linear functions and quadratic functions both orally and in writing.

State GLE's:  

• [10]F&R-1  Describe or extend patterns up to the nth term, represented in tables, sequences, graphs or in problem situations.
• [10]F&R-2  Generalize equations and inequalities using a table of ordered pairs or a graph.
• [10]F&R-3  Describe in words how the change in one variable or a constant in an equation effects the outcome of the equation.
• [10]F&R-4  Use a calculator as a tool when describing, extending, representing, or graphing patterns, linear equations, or quadratic equations.
• [10]PS-1      Apply multi-step, integrated, mathematical problem-solving strategies.
• [10]PS-3      Represent mathematical problems numerically, graphically, and/or symbolically, communicating math ideas in writing; or use appropriate vocabulary, symbols, or technology to explain justify, and defend strategies, and solutions.
• [10]PS-5     Understand & apply mathematical skills & processes in real-world contexts such as global issues and careers.

  ILF Environmental Realm: 
 

●      A person becomes a provider for his or her family through education and preparation.  [E.hs.3]

○   EQ: What skills, understandings, beliefs, and values does a person need in order to be a good provider?  [E.hs.3.a]

●      The Iñupiaq people developed an extremely complex and detailed technology that enabled them to live in the Arctic.  [E.t.3]

○   EQ:  How does an understanding of Iñupiaq technology help hunters and gatherers today?  [E.t.3.a]

 
Classroom Activities:
Do Now Journal- System of Equations
Investigation Galileo and Whale Bombs


Final Exam- Wednesday, December 14!!! 

Algebra 2- 6th Period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• Write a system of three linear equations in three variables.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using substitution.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using linear combinations/elimination.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using determinants.

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain a situation where a system of three linear equations in three variables can be used in real-life both orally and in writing.

Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Three in Three or More
Skills Practice Three in Three or More due tomorrow
Assignment Three in Three or More due tomorrow

Algebra 2- 4th period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• Write a system of three linear equations in three variables.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using substitution.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using linear combinations/elimination.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using determinants.

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain a situation where a system of three linear equations in three variables can be used in real-life both orally and in writing.

Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Three in Three or More
Skills Practice Three in Three or More due today
Assignment Three in Three or More due today

Algebra 1A

Ratios, Rates, and Mixture Problems

Essential Question:  How can you compare recipes? 

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• use ratios to make comparisons
• use rates and proportions to solve mixture problems

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain how to use a proportions in real-life both orally and in writing.

Key Terms:  means, extremes, ratio, rate, proportion

Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Investigation Making Punch
Skills Practice Making Punch due Thursday
Assignment Making Punch due Friday

Announcement

No homework or late assignments will be accepted after Friday, December 9 in ANY class.  I have to have time to grade them and enter the scores.  

Final exams next week!!!

Algebra 1A

Ratios, Rates, and Mixture Problems

Essential Question:  How can you compare recipes? 

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• use ratios to make comparisons
• use rates and proportions to solve mixture problems

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain how to use a proportions in real-life both orally and in writing.

Key Terms:  means, extremes, ratio, rate, proportion

Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Investigation Making Punch
Skills Practice Making Punch due Thursday
Assignment Making Punch due Friday


Final Exam- Period 3, Wednesday, December 14

Statistics

Measures of Variation

Preview Question:  How do variance and standard deviation measure data spread?  Why is this important?

Content Objectives:

• Find the range, variance, and standard deviation.
• Compute the coefficient of variation from raw data.  
• Why is the coefficient of variation important?
• Apply Chebyshev’s theorem to raw data.  
• What does a Chebyshev interval tell us?

Sample Questions regarding calculations of variation, standard deviation, and Chebyshev's Theorem.
Powerpoint notes from Lesson 3.2
Skills Practice 3.2B due Friday

Algebra 2- 6th Period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• Write a system of three linear equations in three variables.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using substitution.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using linear combinations/elimination.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using determinants.

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain a situation where a system of three linear equations in three variables can be used in real-life both orally and in writing.

Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Three in Three or More
Skills Practice Three in Three or More due Friday
Assignment Three in Three or More due Thursday

Announcement

Final Exams!!!!

Periods 1 and 2-     December 13

Periods 3 and 4-     December 14

Periods 5 and 6-     December 15

Algebra 2- 4th period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• Write a system of three linear equations in three variables.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using substitution.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using linear combinations/elimination.
• Solve a system of three linear equations in three variables using determinants.

Language Objectives:  The students will be able to explain a situation where a system of three linear equations in three variables can be used in real-life both orally and in writing.

Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Three in Three or More
Skills Practice Three in Three or More due Thursday
Assignment Three in Three or More due Thursday

Statistics

Measures of Variation

Preview Question:  How do variance and standard deviation measure data spread?  Why is this important?

Content Objectives:

• Find the range, variance, and standard deviation.
• Compute the coefficient of variation from raw data.  
• Why is the coefficient of variation important?
• Apply Chebyshev’s theorem to raw data.  
• What does a Chebyshev interval tell us?

Sample Questions regarding calculations of variation, standard deviation, and Chebyshev's Theorem.
Powerpoint notes from Lesson 3.2
Weekly Current Event Article- Prison cuts prove fleeting

Announcement

Algebra 2- 4th period!!!!

The vocabulary word that evaded my memory during class today was "principal diagonal."  The multiplicative identity matrix has 1's down its principal diagonal.  The first 3 students from your class that find this information on the website, post a comment and come to me will receive 10 bonus points!!

Announcement

Final Exams!!!!

Periods 1 and 2-     December 13

Periods 3 and 4-     December 14

Periods 5 and 6-     December 15

HSGQE Math

Accelerated Math Quiz- (individualized concept practice)
Star Math Test- progress monitoring
xtramath.org (increasing basic fact proficiency)

Algebra 2- 6th Period

Unit Assessment- Systems of Linear Equations

Last day to turn in any work from 2.1 to 2.4

Algebra 2- 4th period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• multiply matrices
• raise square matrices to a power
• define the multiplicative identity matrix

Language Objectives: Students will be able to explain how to multiply matrices both orally and in writing.

Key Terms:  square matrix, multiplicative identity matrix

Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Rows times Columns
Skills Practice Rows times Columns due today

Assignment Rows times Columns due Monday

Algebra 1A

Content Objectives:  Students will be able to ...

• write ratios
• write and solve proportions
• use a survey to make predictions
• identify biased samples
• identify sampling methods

Language Objectives:  Students will be able to discuss both orally and in writing the results of a survey.

Key Terms:  sample, ratio, proportion, means, extremes, biased, randomly chosen, sampling methods

Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Left-Handed Learners
Assignment 2.1 Left-Handed Learners due today

Vocab packet  and Crossnumber, and Skills Practice 2.1 due on Monday.

Statistics

Measures of Variation

Preview Question:  How do variance and standard deviation measure data spread?  Why is this important?

Content Objectives:

•  Find the range, variance, and standard deviation.
• Compute the coefficient of variation from raw data.  
• Why is the coefficient of variation important?
• Apply Chebyshev’s theorem to raw data.  
• What does a Chebyshev interval tell us?

Guided Reading 3.2

Algebra 1A

Content Objectives:  Students will be able to ...

• write ratios
• write and solve proportions
• use a survey to make predictions
• identify biased samples
• identify sampling methods

Language Objectives:  Students will be able to discuss both orally and in writing the results of a survey.

Key Terms:  sample, ratio, proportion, means, extremes, biased, randomly chosen, sampling methods


Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Left-Handed Learners
Assignment 2.1 Left-Handed Learners due tomorrow

Vocab packet  and Crossnumber due on Monday.

Algebra 2- 4th period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• multiply matrices
• raise square matrices to a power
• define the multiplicative identity matrix

Language Objectives: Students will be able to explain how to multiply matrices both orally and in writing.

Key Terms:  square matrix, multiplicative identity matrix

Flip-Chart Notes
Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Accelerated Math (individualized concept practice)
Investigation Rows times Columns
Skills Practice Rows times Columns due Friday

 

Algebra 2- 6th Period

Content Objectives:  The students will be able to...

• multiply matrices
• raise square matrices to a power
• define the multiplicative identity matrix

Language Objectives: Students will be able to explain how to multiply matrices both orally and in writing.

Key Terms:  square matrix, multiplicative identity matrix

Flip-Chart Notes
Matrices on the TI-84+
Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Investigation Rows times Columns
Skills Practice Rows times Columns due Monday


Unit Assessment 2.1-2.4 Friday