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Algebra Homework

Wednesday, May 23 , 2012
1. A retake on chapter 6 test will be offered on Friday
2. Solve and check problems #8-12 on page 439.
3. Think an dDiscuss on page 442 and 443
4. Problem Sets A (p 442) and B (p444).

Tuesday, May 22 , 2012
1. A retake on chapter 6 test will be offered this week.
2. No homework

Monday, May 21 , 2012
1. A retake on chapter 6 test will be offered this week.
2. Finish the Lab that you worked on in class
3. Problems #13-23 on pages 101-102

Friday, May 18 , 2012
1. A retake on chapter 6 test will be offered next week.
2. Problems #6-12 on pages 99-100

Thursday, May 17 , 2012
1. Quick Quiz tomorrow on Quadratics (form, shape, what a, b and c control, writing equations from simple tables/graphs, vocabulary, etc). It DOES NOT include tonight's homework on graphing quadratics from an equation.
2. Get Chapter 6 Test signed. A retake will be offered next week. Corrections are due tomorrow.
3. Problem Set E(page 90-91)
4. Share and Summarize on page 92
5. "Graphing Quadratics" handout. Do the side that has the notes and graphing of the two quadratics. We began doing one of them in class .
6. 10-2 Worksheet problems #1-5 and 13

Tuesday/ Wednesday, May 15/16 , 2012
Due Thursday:
1. Finish Problem Sets C and D (pages 88-89).
2. Do Problem Set B (page 86)
3. Share and Summarize (page 86-87)
4. Problems #1-5 on page 98
5. Quiz Friday on Graphs of Quadratics .

Monday, May 14 , 2012
1. Read and take notes on page 83
2. Think and Discuss on page 84
3. Problem Set A on pages 84-85. Complete Column A first and then use it as benchmark to compare the other columns to.
4. Quiz either Thursday or Friday of this week.

Friday, May 11 , 2012
1. Test on Chapter 6 (6.1-6.3) is on Monday
2. Complete the Practice Test problems (the answers are on the right hand side of the paper)
3. Do the Error Analysis sheet
4. "Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh" worksheet

Thursday, May 10 , 2012
1. Test on Chapter 6 (6.1-6.3) is on Monday
2. Complete all of the odd numbered problems on the side of the handout titled "Practice."
3. Problem Sets E (page 379) and G (page 381) using Mrs. Ridley's "finger method!" 4. Quick Quiz tomorrow on adding and subtracting polynomials

Wednesday, May 9 , 2012
1. Problem Set D (not #7) on pages 364-365
2. Problems #3-5, 9-16, 21, and 28-31 on pages 368-370/
3. Quick Quiz tomorrow on area models

Monday/Tuesday, May 7/8 , 2012
1. Due Wednesday : Problem Set A (page 359-360), B (page 360-361) and C #1-6(pages 363). Complete what was not finished in class.

Thursday/Friday, May 3/4 , 2012
1. You MUST bring in your calculator on Monday. Make sure it has your name on it. I will collect the calculators and have them delivered to your room for Math MCAS. If you are not able to get a calculator, bring in a note from a parent requesting to borrow one and thay you understand that you are responsible for it if it should get lost or damaged. EVERYONE must have a calculator to use for MCAS (day 2)

Wednesday, May 2 , 2012
1. "Reasonable Answers" worksheet (both sides)
2. "Eliminate Possibilities" worksheet (both sides).

Tuesday, May 1 , 2012
1. Do corrections on the practice MCAS package. You should explain what you did wrong and what you should do differently next time.
2. 2 sets of worksheets: Similar Figures/Business Problem and Similar Triangles/8 Sodas

Monday, April 30 , 2012
1. "Proportions" and "Spatial Relationships"

Friday, April 27 , 2012
1. Ratios and Proportions MCAS Questions (packet). Show work when appropriate.

Thursday, April 26 , 2012
1. MCAS questions on data analysis. Show work when appropriate.

Wednesday, April 25 , 2012
1. "Physics Teacher" and the Box and Whiskers multiple choice worksheet.

Tuesday, April 24 , 2012
1. If not completed in class, complete the Displaying Data Chart.
2. "Broken Tuba" (histographs) and Venn Diagram handout (both sides)
3. Quick Quiz tomorrow on Data Analysis

Monday, April 23 , 2012
1. Get Geometry Quest signed and do corrections (on separate paper).
2. Finish the double sided worksheet you worked on in class on finding surface area and volume of spheres
3. Complete "My MCAS Package" on volume and surface area. Show all of your work. Be sure to write the formula for each problem. Follow the instructions on the packet (especially question #7)!

Be ready for lots of quick quizzes on this material as we spend the next 7 class days reviewing for MCAS and learning some of the new 8th grade material

Wednesday- Friday, April 11-13 , 2012
No homework. Enjoy your vacation!

Tuesday, April 10 , 2012
1. Finish the Practice Test problems if you did not finish them in class. I read the answers to you so you should have the correct answers written down to check to make sure you are all set on these types of problems
2. Redo (on separate paper to be collected) at least 10 problems you had wrong on this unit on Geometry. See the Study Guide of topics that were covered in this unit.
3. Quest tomorrow on Geometry. Bring a calculator, pencils and an eraser.

Monday, April 9 , 2012
1. Polygons and Angles (interior and exterior angles). Show all work.
2. "King Krum" and "Famous Composer" (similar/congruent, translations). 3. Quest on Wednesday on Geometry. This is the end of this strand of Math

Friday, April 6 , 2012
No School.

Thursday, April 5 , 2012
1. Get Test signed and do Test corrections
2. Geometry Unit will end next week. Quest on Wednesday on Geometry.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012
1. "Knock Over A Cow" and "Scent Of A Lady." Be sure to show all of the work beginning with the writing of the Pythagorean Theorem on each question.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
1. "TV Set" and "Kids Throw Circles." Be sure to show all of the equations and all of the work.

Monday, April 2, 2012
1. Perimeter and Area packet. Be sure to show all of your work.

Friday, March 30, 2012
1. Welcome to the World of Geometry! Complete the worksheets called "Boomerang" and "First Year Student" Please review your notes from class before you begin the worksheets. Show ALL of your work.

Thursday, March 29, 2012
1. Bring your green handbook to class
2. In the middle of January, you were assigned sections 7.1-7.9 for classwork and homework. This is when I was out of school. When I came back, I said we would go over it later. Now is the time! All of that material is review for MCAS. We will be leaving the Algebra curriculum and reviewing and learning new things about the Grade 8 Math curriculum that will be on MCAS (data analysis, probability, geometry, etc).

Wednesday, March 28, 2012
1.Chapter 4 Unit Test is tomorrow. Remember to bring in a calculator.
2. Practice Test, redos on Practice Test problems you had wrong (redone on separate paper) and the pamphlet will be due tomorrow.

Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27, 2012
1.Chapter 4 Unit Test is Thursday. Remember to bring in a calculator.
2. Practice Problems for Test is due on Wednesday. Do the problems on separate paper.
3. Bring in a book to read after MCAS tomorrow

Friday, March 23, 2012
1.Get Quiz on Solving Systems using Substitution signed and do corrections (to be turned in )
2. Create your "Pamphlet" on Systems.
3. Chapter 4 Unit Test will be on Thursday

Wednesday, March 21 and Thursday, March 22, 2012
1.Due Friday: 7-4 Skills (problems #7-12) and 7-3 Practice (problem #23).

Tuesday, March 20, 2012
1.7-4 Skills Sheet (problems #7, 10, 13, 16, 19 and 21) and 7-3 Practice Sheet (problems #2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 14). All of these problems should be done in your Math notebook.
2. Quick Quiz tomorrow on solving Systems using Elimination when the coefficients are the same.

Monday, March 19, 2012
1.Get Quiz (Graphing - Systems) signed and do corrections on a separate piece of paper
2. 7.3 Study Guide (do it in your notebook) using Elimination

Friday, March 16, 2012
1."Antelope" worksheet on solving systems using substitution
2. Quick Quiz Monday on substitution.
3. Answers to last night's homework on questions #6-12
#6 one number is 39 and the other number is -18
#7 length is 39 feet and the width is 16 feet
#8 one angle is 25 degrees and the other angle is 65 degrees
#9 102 2-cent stamps and 179 3-cent stamps
#10 280 adult tickets and 100 childrens tickets
#11 $2.89 per pound for round steak and $5.39 per pound for sirloin steak
#12 180 pieces packed successfully and 8 pieces were broken

Thursday, March 15, 2012
1. On the worksheet on word problems that you did earlier (you just had to write the equations and define your variable), solve those equations using the substitution method (and do checks!)
2. Quick Quiz tomorrow on substitution.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012
1. "Lee Snorg" worksheet on Solving Systems using Substitution. I did not mean for this to be as challenging as it is! Give it your bst try and we will go over it tomorrow. Sorry :(

Tuesday, March 13, 2012
1. In your notebook, do problems #7-14 from 7-2 Skills Practice worksheet given out in class yesterday (Solving Systems Using Substitution)

Monday, March 12, 2012
1. Get quiz on Solving Inequalities signed and do corrections (on separate paper)
2. In your notebook, do problems #1-6 from 7-2 Skills Practice worksheet given out in class today (Solving Systems Using Substitution)

Friday, March 9, 2012
1. Finish Explore page 260
2. C page 260-261 and D page 261-262

Thursday, March 8, 2012
1. Quick Quiz tomorrow on Solving System by Graphing.
2. Word Problem Sheet - be sure to "define your variables." You DO NOT need to solve these.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012
1. "Ogars Cheese Report." In your notebook, rewrite the equations in slope intercept form, do your tables, record your solution and do your checks. You may use the handout for the graphs.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012
1. 4.4 Investigation worksheet (all 4 pages). Solve these using the methods we described in class today. Use your notes!.

Monday, March 5, 2012
1. Mixed Review Problems: page 282 (#8 and 9) and page 285 (#20-26). Do them on separate paper to be turned in .

Thursday, March 1, 2012
1. Complete your Pamphlet on Inequalities to be turned in tomorrow
2. Quiz on Graphing Inequalities with two variables on Friday

Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012
1. Finish 7-8 Practice sheet. Graph using "standard form" when appropriate
2. 7-9 Lesson Master (both sides).
3. Quiz on Graphing Inequalities with two variables on Friday

Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012
1. Get Quiz on Solving Inequalities (Number Line) signed
2. Study Guide 7-8 worksheet (both sides).

Monday, Feb 27, 2012
1. Graphing Inequalities (with 2 variables) worksheet (problems #1-6 only). Be sure to include a table as well as all of the other work.

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Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012
1. Quiz tomorrow on Solving, Checking and Graphing Inequalities on a Number line
2. On separate paper (to be turned in), redo 10 problems you had incorrect on this section. If you did not have 10 problems incorrect, redo problems with which you had difficulty when you first tried them or problems you had correct but are similar to ones you had incorrect. EVERYONE should have 10 problems redone (and checked against the correct answers to make sure they are now correct).

Monday, Feb 13, 2012
1. Get Chapter 3 Test signed.
2. Complete "Archery" and "Compound Inequalities."

Friday, Feb 10, 2012
1. "Kangaroo" and "Mattress Maker." On the section of Mattress Maker that asks you to solve the inequalities, be sure to solve, check and do the graph on the number line yourself. If you do not do the graph yourself, and just match it, your assignment will not be considered complete.

Thursday, Feb 9, 2012
1. Inequalities Worksheet. Solve and check.

Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012
1. Ignore the instructions to use Tamika or Ben's method and use the method of solving inequalities that your learned in class today. Just as in solving equations, when you solve an inequality, you MUST do a check. Refer to your notes.
2. Problems #16-21 on page 235-236
3. Problems Set B on pages 238-239
4. Problem Set C (page 240) #3-6

Tuesday, Feb 7, 2012
1. Problem Set A on page 227.
2. Problems #1-15 on page 235

Monday, Feb 6, 2012
1.Mixed Review Problems: #18-26 (page 301), #13-15 and #17 (page 312) and #17-29, 31-32 (page 327-328)

Friday, Feb 3, 2012
1.Cheer for the Patriots!!!

Thursday, Feb 2, 2012
1.Review (redo) any problems you had wrong on your redone Study Guide
2. Bring to class: a calculator, pencils, eraser, original Study Guide, redone problems from the Study Guide, your pamphlet..

Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012
1. Finish the "pamphlet" on Chapter 3 key topics that you were given in class today. Look at your Study Guide as a resource of important things for you to remember.
2. On separate paper, redo ALL of the problems you had wrong (or had not done) from the Study Guide/Practice Test.
3. Chapter 3 test has been moved to Friday.Bring a calculator.

Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012
1. Complete "Elephants" and "Krok" showing your work for each simplification
2. Chapter 3 test has been moved to Friday.Bring a calculator.

Monday, Jan 30, 2012
1. Make sure you have read the Think and Discuss on page197 and have taken notes.
2. If you did not finish these in class, do problem Set G (page 198), Think and Discuss (p 198) and problems #28-37 on pages 203-204
3. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday.Bring a calculator.

Friday, Jan 27, 2012
1. Complete the Study Guide/Practice Test. Show all of your work.
2. Complete "Astronaut" worksheet on Rational and Irrational numbers
3. Chapter 3 test is Wednesday.

Thursday, Jan 26, 2012
1. Complete the handout ("Nurse") on combining and simplifying radicals through multiplication. Show all of your work.
2. Chapter 3 test is next Wednesday.

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012
1. Quick Quiz tomorrow on solving equations with radicals
2. Handout "14-4" on combining radicals using addition and subtraction. Show work when simplifying.
3. Chapter 3 test is moved to next Wednesday.

Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012
1.Get Quiz 3.2 signed and bring it in tomorrow
2. Problem Sets D (page 193-194), E (page 195) and F (page 196) if not completed in class
3. Chapter 3 test is currently scheduled for Friday. More than likely, it will be moved to next Wednesday.

Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012
1. Problems #60-67 and #71 on page 207

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012
1. Quiz on 3.2 tomorrow.BE SURE TO BRING YOUR SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR IN WITH YOU.
2. Create a quiz (with answers) of at least 7 questions: 3 on Exponential Growth, 3 on Exponential Decay and 1 with a table of data that is used to write an equation.
3. Get Quiz Retake signed.

Monday, Jan 9, 2012
1. Finish Problem Set G (page 178-180).
2. Problem Set H on page 180-181
3. Share and Summarize on page 181
4. Problem Set F on page 177-178
5. Problems #9-16 (page 183-184)
6. Quiz on 3.2 on Wednesday, Jan 11th.

Friday, Jan 6, 2012
1. Finish Problem Set E (page 175-176).
2. Think and Discuss on page 176
3. Share and Summarize on page 178
4. Problem Set F on page 177-178
5. Problems #7 and 8 pm (page 183)
6. Quiz on 3.2 next Wednesday, Jan 11th.

Thursday, Jan 5, 2012
1. Complete the worksheet on Exponential Growth problems (both sides). Be sure to show your work or it is not a completed homework
2. Complete "Create a Species" and, on a separate paper, draw and name your species
3. Quiz on 3.2 next Wednesday, Jan 11th.

Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012
1. Finish Problem Set D on page 174 if not completed in class
2. Problems #19 (page 186)
3. Get the Organizational Quiz signed
4. Quiz on 3.2 next Wednesday, Jan 11th.

Tuesday, Jan 3, 2012
1. Finish Problem Set C on page 173 if not completed in class
2. Problems #3-6 (page 183) and #17-18 (pages 184-185)
3. The Organizational Quiz will be passed back tomorrow. If there are any items that you can "fix" to earn back half the points, please do so (examples: get book covered, bring in red correcting pen, bring in a pencil, attach worksheets to pages in your math notebook, etc)

Wednesday, December 21, 2011
1. Get your Quiz on 3.1 signed and bring it in tomorrow. The Quiz Retake on Chapter 3.1 quiz will be in class on Friday. .
2. Organizational Quiz is tomorrow. Make sure your Math Folder is back where it belongs along with all of the contents. You should also make sure your Math book is covered, you have a pencil and a red correcting pen, your planner and your Math notebook (which should have ONLY math in it)
3. Problem Set B on page 172
4. Share and Summarize on page 172

Tuesday, December 20, 2011
1. Quiz Retake on Chapter 3.1 quiz will be in class on Friday. You will get your quiz tomorrow to bring home and get signed.
2. Optional: "Math Teacher" worksheet for additional practice on Laws of Exponents for the retake.
3. Organizational Quiz is coming this week. Make sure your Math Folder is back where it belongs along with all of the contents.

Monday, December 19, 2011
1. Finish Explore (p169) and Think and Discuss (p170) if you did not complete them in class.
2. Problem Set A (page 171)
3. Problem #1 on page 182

Friday, December 16, 2011
1. Problems #24-#27 on page 188

Thursday, December 15, 2011
1. Quiz Friday on Chapter 3.1
2. Redo 15 problems you had incorrect on "different bases" (the first quick quiz you had), rules of exponents, negative exponents and scientific notation. You will be turning these in with your quiz so do them on separate paper. Make sure you have checked to make sure your answers are correct.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011
1. Quiz Friday (moved out a day) on Chapter 3.1
2. Complete the handout on rules of exponents.
3. Page 164 problems #23-40

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
1. Quiz Thursday on Chapter 3.1
2. "Mutliplication and Division with Scientific Notation" worksheet.

Monday, December 12, 2011
1. Quiz Thursday on Chapter 3.1
2. Problem Set I on page 155
3. Share and Summarize on page 155
4. Quick Quiz tomorrow

Friday, December 9, 2011
1. Quiz on Chapter 3.1 coming
2. Problem Set H on page 154-155

Friday, December 2, 2011
1. Problem #14 (page 163)
2. Redo all of the problems you had wrong on last night's homework. You corrected these in class from an answer key and you should have written the correct answers in your notebook. You will have a quiz on this on Monday.

Thursday, December 1, 2011
1. Finish Problem Set A (page 147) if not completed in class
2. Complete problem Sets B (pages 147-148) and C (page 148)
3. Problems #1-13 on page 162

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011
1. Pages 137-138, problems #18-20, 22, and 23
2. Pages 167-168, problems #58-61 and #66

Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011
1. Complete the Study Guide Practice Test given out in class today. Correct it using the Answer Key everyone was given. Redo any problems you had wrong. The Study Guide Practice Test and the corrections will be turned in with your test tomorrow.
2. Bring a calculator. You may use it on the main portion of the test (not the cumulative review section)

Monday, Nov 28, 2011
1. Finish problems #1-12 and 14-22 on pages 64 to 67 in preparation for the Chapter 1 test on Wednesday.

Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011
1. Get your Quiz on Chapter 1.2 signed and bring it back with you when we return.
2. Homework over the break is to do a Random Act of Kindness and to be ready to write about it when we return
3.The Chapter 1 Unit Test is Wednesday, November 30 (the Wednesday after Thanksgiving)

Monday, Nov 21, 2011
1.In class, we did the Explore on page 46.
2. Problem Set A on page 47
3. In class, if you finished A you went on to Problem Set B (collinear points). You do not need to finish this for homework. We will spend more time on this tomorrow.
4.The Chapter 1 Unit Test is Tuesday, November 29 (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving)

Friday, Nov 18, 2011
1.Problems #1-5 on page 56

Thursday, Nov 17., 2011
1.Problems #17-19 on page 59
2. Problems #29, 30 and 32 on page 62

Wednesday, Nov 16.., 2011
1.Quiz on Chapter 1.2 is tomorrow. Redo all of the problems you had wrong on the 4 quick quizzes you had on this chapter. These will be turned in with your quiz.

Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011
1 Finish problem #40 on page 44
2. Problems #32 (page 42) and #39 (page 43)
3. The Quiz on 1.2 will be on Thursday.

Monday, Nov 14, 2011
1 Finish Problem Set H if not completed in class on page 34
2. Problems #17-19 on page 40
3. Complete the handout "Types of Slope" -- you do NOT need to give Examples -- you do need to give an equation.
4. On a separate piece of paper, complete the Share and Summarize on page 35. You will turn this in and it will be graded.
5. The Quiz on 1.2 will be on Thursday.

Thursday, Nov 10, 2011
1 "Equations in Slope Intercept form given 2 points" worksheet.
2. The Quiz on 1.2 will be next week.

Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011
1 If you did not finish the 10 problems on 7-6 worksheet on finding slope, complete those at home. You should already have the correct answers so please make sure you are all set on these.
2. Complete both sides of the 7-5 worksheet on writing equations given the slope and a point. Refer to your notes from last week as well as problem #1 which I did on the board today to make sure you are including all of the steps and showing all of your work. As always, you should be doing a check (check the coordinates of the point into the equation you arrived at.")
3. The Quiz on 1.2 will be next week.

Friday, Oct 28
1 Finish Explore on page 31.
2. Problem Set F on page 33
3. Problem Set G on pages 33

Thursday, Oct 27
1 Finish Explore on page 29.
2. Problem Set D on page 30
3. Problems #12 and #13 on pages 39-40
4. Organizational Quiz tomorrow.

Wednesday, Oct 26
1 Share and Summarize on page 29.
2. Problems #4-7 on page 39 (calculate slope from 2 points, NOT from the graph)
3. Organizational Quiz this week.

Tuesday, Oct 25
1 Problem Set C on page 27-28.
2. Organizational Quiz this week.

Monday, Oct 24
1 Mixed Review problems #41-45 on page 44.
2. Organizational Quiz this week.

Friday, Oct 21
1 Create a 10 question quiz on Chapter 1.1. Provide an answer key. At least 3 of the questions must require an explanation. If you create a question that you think is really good, send it to me via email. If I select your question to put into the quiz, you will earn a bonus point
2. Organizational Quiz next week.

Thursday, Oct 20
1 Problem Set F (page 13)
2. Problem Sets G, H and I on pages 14-15
3. Quiz Monday on Chapter 1.1
4. Organizational Quiz next week.

Wednesday, Oct 19
1 Problem Set D (page 10-11)
2. Problem Set E on page 11
3. Do the Share and Summarize on page 12
3. Get your quiz on Solving Equations signed by a parent/guardian and bring it to class tomorrow for 1 Bonus point

Tuesday, Oct 18
1 Finish Problem Set B (page 8)if not completed in class
2. Do Problem Set C on page 9
3. Do the Share and Summarize on page 9
3. #2 and #3 on page 17

Monday, Oct 17
1 Finish Problem Set A (pages 6-7) if not completed in class
2. Take notes on page 7
3. #1 on page 16 (be sure to draw both lines on the same graph)

Friday, Oct 14
1 In your orange math book, complete Mixed Review problems #14-25 on page 22- 23. Show your work.
2. Remember to bring your orange math book to class beginning Monday. It should be covered.

Thursday, Oct 13
1 Tomorrow is the big quiz on solving equations and word problems. Your assignment is to turn in to me "evidence" of your preparation for the quiz....redone problems, work with a parent/tutor, etc.

Tuesday, Oct 11 and Wed Oct 12
1.Redo the problems you had wrong on the quick quiz you got back today on solving equations. Do these on a separate piece of paper.
2. This Friday, Oct 14, you will have a BIG Quiz on Solving Equations and Word problems.
3. Problem Solving Practice Sheet is due on Thursday

Friday, Oct 7
1.Select 10 (of the 14) word problems to solve and check. Remember to follow the procedures we discussed in class. You MUST DEFINE YOUR VARIABLE(S) and show solves and checks using Algebra.
2. This Thursday, Oct 13, you will have a BIG Quiz on Solving Equations and Word problems.
3. All retakes on the Terms, Like Terms Quiz must be taken by Thursday.

Wednesday, Oct 5 and Thursday, Oct 6
1. Solve and check all of the equations on "Girls" and "Gonzo" handout (both sides). You must show all of your work. This will be due on Friday.

Tuesday, Oct 4
1. Quick quiz tomorrow on solving equations with distributive property and variables on both sides.
2. Solve and check the equations on the "4.1 Homework Sheet." Refer to the examples that were done today on the smart board and should be in your notes.

Monday, Oct 3
1. Small sheet that has 15 solves and checks. Problem # is 4x + 2 = 3x + 6

Friday, Sept 29
1. Solving and checking equations "Variables On Both Sides" (problem #1 is 2x + 3 = x)

Wednesday, Sept 28
No homework tonight. Happy New Year to those who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah.

Tuesday, Sept 27
1 Complete the Solve and Check of Equations (CLT = combining like terms) showing all of your work step by step in the format we went over in class and is on the handout.

Monday, Sept 26
1. Get the Quiz on Expressions, Terms, Like Terms and Distributive Property signed by a parent/guardian and bring it in tomorrow. If you want to retake the quiz, you must have the small white slip of paper signed by both you and a parent. You must schedule time with me to go over the problems and practice before you are eligible for a retake.
2. Complete the Solve and Check of Equations (addition) showing all of your work step by step in the format we went over in class and is on the handout.

Friday, Sept 23
1. Complete the handout on graphing linear equations. Be sure to include a table that has 2 positive values for x, 2 negative values for x an when x = 0. Your graph should be labeled with the axes, the intervals and should be a straight line with arrows at both ends. No graph should be larger than 1/4 sheet of the graph paper. All equations should be on their own grpahs.

Thursday, Sept 22
1. Complete both sides of both handouts (Worksheet 1-10 and Worksheet 2-15). Do ALL of the problems on both worksheets and show your work.

Wednesday, Sept 21
1. Complete both sides of the handout "Study Guide" and "Practice" on evaluating variables and expressions. Be sure to show all of your work.

Tuesday, Sept 20
1. Quiz tomorrow on terms, combining like terms, simplifying expressions, distributive property and laws. In preparation for the quiz, redo at least 10 problems that you had wrong on any of the homework or classwork assignments that we have done on this unit. This homework will be collected tomorrow so please do it on a separate sheet of paper that you will turn in to me.
2. Get your Organizational Quiz signed and bring it back tomorrow.

Monday, Sept 19
1. Quiz Wednesday on terms, combining like terms, simplifying expressions, distributive property and laws.
2. Complete both sides of the handout "Simplifying Expressions With Parentheses" and the Distributive Property. Show all of the work.
3. If you have any corrections you can make for your Organizational Quiz, fix those things tonight.

Friday, Sept 16
1. Organizational Quiz on Monday: bring a sharpened pencil with an eraser, red correcting pen, your planner and your separate math notebook. Please make sure that all of the handouts are taped on pages in your notebook. NOTHING should be in any folder, loose, etc.
2. Complete both sides of the handout "1-6 Practice" and Order of Operations. You MUST show all of your work in order to receive full credit for your homework assignment.

Thursday, Sept 15
1. Complete "Snowman" and "Race Car Driver & Cow" worksheets. Show all of your work.

Wednesday, Sept 14
1. Complete the "Test of Genius 2" and "Emperor" worksheet. Show all of your work.

Tuesday, Sept 13
1. Complete the "Test of Genius" worksheet. Show all of your work.

Monday, Sept 12
1. Complete both worksheets on Fractions: "Starlit Sky" anbd "Birth of a Star" showing all of your work. Follow the direction which are written towards the bottom of the page.

Friday, Sept 9
1. Complete both worksheets on Fractions: Addition/Subtraction worksheet and Multiplication/Division worksheet. You MUST show all of your work for each problem. The problems should be done in your math notebook and the worksheet should be attached. You may leave your answers as improper fractions as long as they are reduced to their lowest terms.
2. You should have all supplies by Monday. If there is a problem obtaining anything, please let me know. I may have extras.

Thursday, Sept 8
1. "What Is Bright" worksheet. Show all of your work.
2. "Million Words" (parent homework)
3. signed letter from Mrs. Ridley
4. "My Life In Math Class (Math Autobiography")

As soon as possible, you should bring in a separate Math notebook (for taking class notes, doing your warmup and your homework)and supplies (pencils, red correcting pen, eraser, whiteboard marker, highlighter)

Wednesday, Sept 7
1. Math Journal #1 - Math Teacher

Due Friday:
- "Million Words" (parent homework)
- signed letter from Mrs. Ridley
- "My Life In Math Class (Math Autobiography")

As soon as possible, you should bring in a separate Math notebook (for taking class notes, doing your warmup and your homework)and supplies (pencils, red correcting pen, eraser, whiteboard marker, highlighter)

Tuesday, Sept 6
Welcome to Mrs. Ridley's Algebra Class:
1. As soon as possible, you should bring in a separate Math notebook (for taking class notes, doing your warmup and your homework)and supplies (pencils, red correcting pen, eraser, whiteboard marker, highlighter)
2. Cover your books.
3. Have a parent/guardian complete "Million Words." This will be due Friday, Sept 9th. The form can be completed on line (at my website) or on paper or by email.

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Updated: May 23, 2012

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