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.