Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Test Alert!
There will be a test (probably 50 points) on Patterns and Graphing on Tuesday, February 5th. A study guide will be given Friday.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Problem of the Week
Gordon Greenthumbs grows huge plants. He grew zucchini that started out 6 inches and then grew 9 inches on the second day. Each day the zucchini grew by the same amount as the day before plus another 3 inches. On which day would the zucchini be LONGER than 11 ft? Show work!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Announcement for Period 11 Students
Period 11 Students: Due to the early dismissal on Friday, January 25th, we did not have our review for the quiz. Therefore, your class (and only your class) will take the quiz on Tuesday, January 29th so we can review in class on Monday.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Quiz Alert!
There will be a 20 point Quiz on Monday, January 28th. The quiz will cover sequences and functions. A study guide will be given on Friday.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Problem of the Week
You are pulling a raft up a river. You can make 15 miles a day. At night, however, the current pushes the raft 3 miles back downstream. If you set out on Tuesday to get to a town 85 miles upstream, on which day will you arrive? Show work!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Extra Credit Opportunity for the Second Nine Weeks!
EXTRA
CREDIT ASSIGNMENT
Writing
Word Problems to be Solved by Equations
Worth
up to 8 bonus points
Due: Thursday, January 17th
Directions: On lined paper, write up to
four original
word problems. Each one must use a
different operation in the equation (add, subtract, multiply, and divide). Write the equation needed to solve it. Show all you work in solving the
equation. Label and circle your answer.
Grading: Two points for each problem
- One
point for the word problem and equation matching
- One
point for showing work and the correct answer
Reminder! Benchmark coming up!
We will have our Benchmark Test for the second nine weeks on Tuesday and Wednesday (January 15th and 16th). These scores DO count on the second nine weeks report card.
Students received study guides and practice problems today to look over during the weekend and Monday.
Students received study guides and practice problems today to look over during the weekend and Monday.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Problem of the Week (by 01/11)
Everyday Lisa puts change in her piggy bank. Today she counted her savings. She found that she had 72 coins -- all nickels and dimes. The total amount was $4.95. How many coins of each kind did she have? Find TWO possibilities.
Homework due 01/09
Solving Equations Review Worksheet
*Period 5/6 does not have to complete the homework.
*Period 5/6 does not have to complete the homework.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Benchmark Alert!
It is time for the second nine weeks benchmark. The multiple choice portion will be on Tuesday, January 15th and the Open-Ended Response will be on Wednesday, January 16th. The multiple choice is worth 30 points, and the open-ended is worth 4 points. This will count towards the second nine weeks grade. A study guide will be given this Friday.
Test Alert!
There will be a 40 point test on Equations on Friday, January 11th. A study guide will be given the day before.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Thursday, January 3, 2013
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