12-13-10 to 12-17-10

We are just working on the Olympic WebQuest project all week. If time is used wisely in class, you should not have any homework until after the new year!

12-10-10

Students were not able to get grade reports today due to a problem with the program that makes the reports. They will be sent home with students as soon as that problem is fixed. There is no homework over the weekend!

12-9-10

Today we took the retake test and did the enrichment in class. There is no homework, but your scores are posted online now and up to date. Grade printouts will be coming home tomorrow.

12-8-10

The Chapter 5 Part 2 Retake is tomorrow in class. Make sure you study tonight if you are a person that needs to retake the test.

12-7-10

Today we took the test over Chapter 5 Part 2. The scores will be posted by this evening at the latest. The next two classes we will be doing the peer teaching and also the retake test and enrichment.

12-6-10

The next day we have class we will be taking our Ch. 5 Part 2 test. All missing homework is due before we take that test.

12-3-10

The only homework tonight is to finish missing work and start studying for the Cha.ter 5 Part 2 Test, which we will be taking on Tuesday. The quizzes from today will be graded and posted soon. We've been experiencing some trouble with the online gradebook, so I can't promise the scores will be posted by tonight, but I will try.


Chapter 5 Part 2 Test Tuesday!

12-2-10

The assignment for today is to finish the Price is Right activity as well as re-do any problems from your 5-6A and 5-6B homework quizzes that you got wrong.

Quiz tomorrow over 5-6 and 5-7.

12-1-10

Tonight's assignment is the 5-7 Worksheet.

11-30-10

We finished 5-6 today, which wraps up the first half of what will be on our next test. The assignment today is 5-6B p.296 #28-36(evens) and 40-44(evens). You must show all work and leave your answers in y=mx+b form to get credit for doing the assignment.

11-29-10

Today we started the second half of Chapter 5. The assignment is 5-6A p.296 #14-24(evens). You need to show your work in order to get credit and leave your answer in y=mx+b form.

11-23-10

Today we took the Chapter 5 Part 1 Form B test. This retake score will replace the original score for this test. If you earned a 75% or higher on the original test, you had the chance in class today to earn the extra credit and that will be added to your original test score. Scores should be updated before I leave school today.

11-22-10

Today we went over the test from Friday and we did some practice for the retake. The only homework tonight is to study for the retake test. The retake test will be tomorrow in class.

11-19-10

Today we took the Chapter 5 Part 1 test. The scores will be posted tonight. There is no homework over the weekend.

11-18-10

Homework: Study for the test tomorrow and come in either in dress clothes or WO clothes for extra credit.

Chapter 5 Part 1 Test tomorrow!

11-17-10

Today in class we finished the first half of Chapter 5. The assignment tonight is Lesson 5-5, page 289 #15-26 all - Put all answers into y = mx + b form and SHOW YOUR WORK! Bring your book tomorrow as well.

Ch. 5 Part 1 Test on Friday!

11-16-10

Today in class we wrapped up section 5-4. The assignment is 5-4B, page 284 #20-32 even and work must be shown! It is not to early to start preparing for the Ch. 5 Part 1 test which will be on Friday.

11-15-10

I forgot the page number I wrote down at school, but the homework is from section 5-4 in the book. 5-4A #11-18 and show your work.

Ch. 5 Test Friday

11-12-10

No Homework Today!

11-11-10

Today's homework is 5-3B p.276 #34, 36, 38, 40-46, 51-55

QUIZ TOMORROW 5-1 TO 5-3

11-10-10

Today in class we started section 5-3. The assignment was 5-3A p.275 #14-33(all). Numbers 28-33 need to be done on the graph paper provided. We will finish the other half of 5-3 tomorrow in class.

Quiz Friday over 5-1 to 5-3
Ch. 5 Part A Test next week Thursday

11-9-10

Today in class we covered Direct Variation Equations which was section 5-2. The homework was 5-2, p.268 #22, 24, 26, 43-46, 48-51.

11-8-10

Today in class I handed out grade reports. Bring those home and get them signed and return to me for extra credit. We also wrote down goals for Algebra as we work towards finishing the first semester. The homework today was a worksheet over section 5-1.

11-4-10

Today we worked on the enrichment and the retake test for Chapter 4. There is no homework for the weekend. Enjoy your Friday off.

11-3-10

Today we did correctives to prepare for the retake test tomorrow. This will be the last thing that will influence your grade before your mid-term report cards. Good luck! The only homework tonight is to study for the retake if you have to do the retake (anyone below a 75% on the Ch. 4 test).

11-2-10

We took the Ch. 4 test today. Tomorrow will be correctives and the following day will be the retake test.

This retake test will be the last thing to influence your grade before the mid-term report cards come out. Do your best!

11-1-10

Today we talked about arithmetic sequences in section 4-7. The assignment is 4-7 p.236 #15-26 all. Test Day Tie Day Tomorrow. All late work is due tomorrow.

Ch. 4 Test Tomorrow!!!

10-29-10

Today we took a quiz over 4-5 and 4-6. There was no new homework, but you are to complete any missing homework over the weekend.

Chapter 4 test on Tuesday

10-28-10

Today in class we wrapped up section 4-6. Your homework is 4-6B p.230 #32-35, *36, *37. YOU NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU BRING YOUR BOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW!

Tomorrow we have a quiz over 4-5A, 4-5B, 4-6A and 4-6B so bring your notes and show up prepared.

Tuesday will be our Ch. 4 Test!

10-27-10

Today's homework is 4-6A p.229 #17-31all. You will not get credit for your answers if you only write "yes" or "no". You MUST give a brief explanation of why OR you can show with a graph why it is or is not a function.

Quiz over 4-5 and 4-6 on Friday.

10-26-10

No School Today!

We will bump our lessons back a day, but we will still plan on having a quiz on Friday over 4-5 and 4-6.

10-25-10

Today in class we wrapped up section 4-5. We need to finish 4-6 and 4-7 this week and then we'll be done with the chapter. Today's assignment was Lesson 4-5B, p. 221 #16-19, 26, 27, 28, 30.

Friday we will have a quiz over 4-5 and 4-6 and we're looking at probably having our test on Monday.

10-21-10

Today we finished the 4-5A Notes and we took a quiz over 3-6, 4-3 and 4-4. The homework tonight is 4-5A p.221 #29, 31, 35, 36.

Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight from 5-8. NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!

10-20-10

There was no homework tonight. You do need to bring your book tomorrow though.

We have a quiz tomorrow over 3-6, 4-3 and 4-4 as well as conferences at night.

10-19-10

We covered section 4-4 in class today. The assignment was 4-4 p.215 #14, 16, 17, 32, 33, 38. You'll have to sketch your graphs and show your work.

Thursday we'll have a quiz over 3-6, 4-3 and 4-4.

10-18-10

We started Chapter 4 today with section 4-3. Our homework was 4-3 p.209 #20, 24, 26, 28, 30.

Parent-teacher conferences tonight from 5-8!

10-15-10

Today we did section 3-6. The assignment was on p.158 #11-16, 19-24, 31, 32. We will be starting Chapter 4 on Monday. This coming Monday and Thursday are conferences.

10-14-10

All we did today in class was work on retesting over Chapter 3 or working on the enrichment activity for those that did well on the original test. There was no homework today. You do need to make sure you have your book with you tomorrow. The test scores from today will be put in the parent portal by the end of the day. I'm hoping to get them in before school ends, but I may not finish it until I get home tonight.

10-13-10

Today we did correctives over Chapter 3. Tomorrow is the chapter 3 retake test and enrichment day. Make sure you are prepared to start the retake test as soon as class begins. Study hard!

10-12-10

Today was the Chapter 3 Test Form A. Tomorrow in class we will be doing peer teaching over Chapter 3 and then there will be a retake on Thursday in class. Students below a 75% on Form A will be retaking the test. Students with higher than a 75% on Form A may either do the enrichment activity in class on Thursday or they may choose to do the retake. Just a reminder, the retake score counts no matter what.

10-11-10

I was out in meetings all day today, but with the sub the students took the 3-4 and 3-5 open note quiz. The only assignment was to study and prepare for the Chapter 3 test on Tuesday.

Test Day Tie Day for the Chapter 3 Test is on Tuesday. Make sure you wear your dress clothes for a chance at some extra credit.

10-8-10

Today's assignment is the 3-9 worksheet. If you were not in class today, get a copy from the sub on Monday.

Monday is the quiz over 3-4 and 3-5
Tuesday is Test Day Tie Day for Chapter 3. Study up.

10-7-10

Today we just covered section 3-8. The homework was a 3-8 worksheet. You do not need to bring your book to class on Friday.

Monday - don't forget we have a quiz over 3-4 and 3-5
Tuesday - all missing homework is due before the test and we're testing that day over Chapter 3. Be Prepared!

10-6-10

We did lesson 3-5B today in class after talking about the quiz from yesterday. The assignment for tonight is 3-5B p.152 #26-31, 39. You must show all your work in order to receive credit.

Monday we will have a quiz over 3-4, 3-5A and 3-5B and Tuesday will be our Chapter 3 test. Start preparing for both now!

10-5-10

We took the 3-1 to 3-3 quiz today in class. We also took notes over the first part of section 3-5. Today's assignment it section 3-5A p.152 #5, 7, 16, 18, 22, 24, 26

10-4-10

Today we did section 3-4 and the assignment was p.146 #22-36 evens.

We do have an open note quiz tomorrow after our notes. The quiz covers 3-1, 3-2 and 3-3.

10-1-10

Homework: Lesson 3-3 p.139 #14-32evens, *39, *40

Tuesday we will be having a quiz over 3-1 to 3-3.

9-30-10

Today in class we learned how to solve 1-step equations using addition and subtraction. The homework was lesson 3-2 p.132 #16-26(evens), 34, 36, 38, *41, *42

9-29-10

Today in class we went over the quizzes from Chapter 2. We also did a writing assignment and started Chapter 3. The homework is section 3-1 p.124 #13-16(all), 23-28(all).

If you are in my 2nd hour, notice the change in the assignment. There was a typo on the notes today in 2nd hour. You only have to go through #28.

9-28-10

We took our big quiz today over Chapter 2. There is no homework tonight. Tomorrow we will be starting Chapter 3.

9-27-10

We wrapped up 2-3 and 2-4 today. The assignment is 2-3 p.81 #34-38 and also 2-4 p.86 #37-41.

We will have a big quiz tomorrow over chapter 2. There will be no retakes on the quiz, but you will be allowed to use your notes.

9-24-10

Today in class we did the first part of sections 2-3 and 2-4. We will be finishing it on Monday and then have a quiz on Tuesday over 2-2, 2-3 and 2-4.

The assignment today is section 2-3 p.81 #16-24 and also section 2-4 p.86 #29-31

9-23-10

Students received grade printouts today that they are to get signed for extra credit. We did section 2-2 in class and the homework is 2-2 p. 76 #17, 20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 39, 45, 51

THIS IS A NO CALCULATOR CHAPTER!

9-22-10

Today was the retake test day. The grades should be updated on the parent portal by 6:00 at the latest, but most likely by 3:00. Parents, you can expect your child to bring home a grade printout tomorrow to get signed for some extra credit. We are starting chapter 2 tomorrow which is a NO CALCULATOR chapter.

9-21-10

Today the entire class did some correctives based on Chapter 1. Tomorrow will be the Chapter 1 Retake for anyone scoring below 75% on the original test as well as anyone who was at a 75% or higher and chooses to retake. The retake test score counts whether it is better or worse, so study and prepare tonight. Everybody needs to bring something with them tomorrow that they can work on quietly for another class.

9-20-10

Today we took the Chapter 1 Test. The scores are now posted, so check them out. There was no homework today.

Test Day, Tie Day

Monday is Test Day, Tie Day. For our tests in Algebra this year I want to make sure everyone means business and is going to work hard for their good grade. Like an interview when you show a potential employer what you can do, you need to come in on test day and show me what you've got. I will be getting dressed up and will be wearing a tie on test days. I am encouraging all students to show up in dressy clothes for math class on test days. If you have a nice shirt and tie, wear it on Monday. No tie, no problem. Just show up in dressy clothes on test day and I will reward you with some extra credit. Look sharp and prepared so I know that you are sharp and prepared for the test. Good luck on Monday and don't forget to get dressed up to earn some easy extra credit.

9-17-10

We took the 1-5 and 1-6 quiz today and then had a lesson on section 2-1. The homework was 2-1 p.70 #34-41, 45-51. We do have our first test on Monday. It will cover the sections that we have done out of Chapter 1 and it will also include questions from section 2-1.

9-16-10

Today's assignment is lesson 1-8 p.46 #10-17. If you struggle with #14, try your best, but don't spend all night working on it. Just give it a shot and we'll talk it over tomorrow. Quiz over 1-5 and 1-6 tomorrow and our first test is on Monday!

9-15-10

Open house tonight from 6-8pm! We did lesson 1-6 today and the assignment was on page 35 #32-40(evens), 44, 46, *28, *29. Don't forget that we have the quiz over 1-5 and 1-6 coming up this Friday and the Chapter 1 test on Monday!

9-14-10

Tonights homework is section 1-5 p.30 #35, 36, 42-50(evens), *39, *41. We have a quiz over 1-5 and 1-6 this week Friday and our Chapter 1 Test is on Monday already.

9-13-10

We took a quiz today for sections 1-1 to 1-3. There was not a new homework assignment. Friday we will take a quiz over 1-5 and 1-6 and our first test will be next week. More news to come.

9-10-10

Today in class we did section 1-3. Monday we will take an open note quiz over sections 1-1 to 1-3, so make sure you have your notes with you on Monday. Today's assignment is lesson 1-3 p. 19 #16, 18, 32, 34, 38, 39, 42 and you need to show at least one check for each problem in order to receive credit for this assignment.

9-9-10

Today we corrected the pre-tests, took our first homework quiz and did lesson 1-2. Tonight's assignment is lesson 1-2 p. 14 #20, 22, 26, 32, 34, 36, *42, *43. Remember, the problems with the "*" are challenge problems for you to try when you finish the others. We will take a homework quiz over this tomorrow. Also, it wasn't announced in class yet, but we'll be taking our first real quiz on Monday. More to come on that in class.

9-8-10

Today we finally really started our Algebra work. If you were gone today, make sure you see me for a copy of the bathroom passes, math department policy sheet and the syllabus. If you didn't do the pre-test yesterday, finish it for tomorrow. Also, today's assignment was lesson 1-1 on page 8

#12, 14, 16, 24, 32, 36, 38, *29. Number 29 is more challenging than the rest, but I'd like you to try it anyway. Give it a shot. We will take our first homework quiz tomorrow as well.

9-7-10

Welcome to the high school everyone. I hope that we all can have a fun and successful year in Algebra. I just want to remind you to bring your math materials daily, unless I tell you otherwise and I would like your focus this year to be on organization, responsibility and RESPECT. Good luck this year and please take advantage of all the opportunities for help that are out there at the first sign of struggle.

Change of Plans

Change of plans I guess. I will be back at the high school in the fall teaching math. I'm excited about being able to be in the same room again next year for school.

New Position

As of right now, I am scheduled to teach computers and technology at Macatawa Bay Middle School for the 2010-2011 school year.

Enjoy your summer vacation!!!

I do not know for sure yet, but it looks unlikely that I will be teaching at West Ottawa next year due to staffing cutbacks. I have enjoyed my time there and hope it continues, but if I'm not there in the fall, good luck. You can always stop in and ask Mr. Van Hekken what is up with me. I'll keep you guys posted through him if I do not return in the fall.