• Fast Math and Honors Algebra - 7th and 8th Grade

    2018-2019 Algebra Course Syllabus

     

    Daily Assignments:

    The newest assignment is listed on top.
     
     
     
    Wednesday 2-27-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#35 p. 430-431 #1, 3-15
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#38
    There will be a process quiz on the substitution and combination methods next class.
     
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    Monday 2-25-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Make up any assignments or quiz/test corrections from Chapters 5 and 6 and turn them in on Wednesday.  Complete the Midterm Review Packet and study for the exam that will be completed on Wednesday 2-27-19.
    Bonus Midterm Review Work:
    p. 939 #24-27, 38-45
    p. 940 #18-26
    p. 942- #10-12, 19-27
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#37
    Part I:  p. 944 #1-3, 7-12
    Part II:  p. 457 Quiz #1-4, 8-12
     
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    Thursday 2-21-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    The Midterm Exam will be given on Monday 2-25-19.  It is expected that you complete the entire Midterm Review Packet by then and turn it in.  You should aslo correct both the Chapter 5 Test and Chapter 6 Quiz, get them signed, and turn them in on Monday 2-25-19.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#36
    Part I:  p. 441 #1, 3-9
    Part II:  p. 439 #11-15, 26-27, 31-32, 36
     
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    Tuesday 2-19-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Correct the Chapter 5 Test and get it signed by Thursday 2-21-19.  Work for 30 minutes per day on the review packet until it is completed.  Identify any questions or topics you would like to reivew on Thursday.  The Midterm Exam will be given on Monday 2-25-19.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#35 p. 430-431 #1, 3-15
     
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    Thursday 2-14-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#30
    Part II:  p. 943 #34-42
    The Chapter 6 Quiz will be given on Tuesday 2-19-19.
    Correct the Chapter 5 Test and get it signed.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    No new assignment.  We will start chapter 7 next week.  Make arragngements to correct the midterm exam either before or after school.  IXL is always available to pratice 7th grade, 8th grade, or Algebra skills that you need to review.
     
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    Tuesday 2-12-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    No class today due to the late start.  Correct the Chapter 5 Test and get it signed.  I will be after school on Thursday 2-14-19 to offer help with inequalities and Chapter 5 test corrections.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#34
    Part I:  p. 409-410 #19-22, 29-32, 45-46
    The Chapter 6 Quiz 2 will be given on Thursday 2-14-19.
     
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    Friday 2-8-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#29
    p. 384-385 #1-22, 33-36 (Solve and Graph.)
    Correct the Chapter 5 Test and get it signed.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#33
    Part I:  p. 409-410 #15-18, 23-24, 37-38, 44
     
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    Wednesday 2-6-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    p. 943 #25-33 (Solve each inequality and graph your solution.)
     
    Only for Period 7:
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    Monday 2-4-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#28
    p. 372 #2-28 (Graphs must be included as part of your solution.)
     
    Only for Period 7:
    No new Assignment.  We will start new material on Wednesday and you will finish the Midterm Exam.
     
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    Wednesday 1-30-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Make up any assignments or quiz/test corrections from Chapter 5 and hand them in on Thursday to be counted in the 2nd marking period.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Make up any assignments or quiz/test corrections from Chapters 5 and 6 and turn them in on Thursday to be counted in the 2nd marking peirod.  Complete the Midterm Review Packet and study for the exam that will be given on Monday 2-4-19.
    Bonus Midterm Review Work:
    p. 939 #24-27, 38-45
    p. 940 #18-26
    p. 942- #10-12, 19-27
    p. 278-279 #1-15
    p. 352-353 #1-18
     
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    Monday 1-28-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    There are five review assignments for the Chapter 5 Test that will be given on Wednesday 1-30-19.  Answer Keys are posted for some of the assignmnets.  All work and quiz/test corrections must be handed in by Wednesday to be counted in the 2nd marking period.
    5.  A#27 p. 323 #3 and p. 349 #1-11
    Correct the Chapter 5 Quiz and get it signed as well as the progress report that was handed out on Tuesday 1-22-19.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Work for 30 minutes per day on the review packet until it is completed.  Identify any questions or topics you would like to reivew on Wednesday.
    The Midterm Exam will be given on Monday 2-4-19.
     
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    Thursday 1-24-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    There were three handouts from today's class.  Please complete all three for Monday.
    Correct the Chapter 5 Quiz and get it signed as well as the progress report that was handed out on Tuesday 1-22-19.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#30
    Part II:  p. 943 #28-42
    The Chapter 6 Quiz will be given on Monday 1-28-19.
     
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    Tuesday 1-22-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#26
    Part I:  p. 327-328 #3-9, 13-15
    Correct the Chapter 5 Quiz and get it signed as well as the progress report that handed out today.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#29
    p. 384-385 #1-22, 33-36 (Solve and Graph.)
    Correct the Chapter 5 Test and get it signed.
     
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    Thursday 1-17-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#25
    Part I:  p. 314-315 #13-16, 19-24, 40-41
    Part II:  p. 321-323 #1-5, 8, 12-14, 17-25 odd, 32, 36
    There will be a short Assessment on Chapters 1-3 on Tuesday.  Look over your Chapter 3 assessments and the review assignment that was given last week to study.  You can also practice those skills on IXL.  Use the sign-in informaiton passed out today in class.  The skills you practice should be under either the 7th grade, 8th grade, or Algebra 1 tabs.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Use the sign-in informtion that was handed out today to log-on to IXL math and practice skills that you choose.  The skills you practice should be under either the 7th grade, 8th grade, or Algebra 1 tabs.
     
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    Tuesday 1-15-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#25
    Part I:  p. 314-315 #13-16, 19-24, 40-41
    The STAR math test will be given on Thursday 1-17-19.  Bring a book to read until everyone is done the STAR test.  There will also be a short Assessment on Chapters 1-3 on Thursday.  Look over your Chapter 3 assessments and the review assignment that was given on Friday to study.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#28
    p. 372 #2-28 (Graphs must be included as part of your solution.)
    The STAR math test will be given on Thursday 1-17-19.  Bring a book to read until everyone is done the STAR test.
     
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    Friday 1-11-19
    Both Period 5 and Period 7 have the same assignment:
    Chapter 1-3 Review Assignment:
    p. 194 #29-36 (Solve and Check)
    p. 197 #13-18 (Solve and Check)
    p. 197 #34-35 (Use Word Problem Procedures)
     
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    Wednesday 1-9-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Complete the Chapter 4 Test Corrections.
    The Chapter 5 Quiz will be completed on Friday 1-11-19.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Complete the Chapter 5 Quiz Corrections.
    The Chapter 5 Test will be given on Friday 1-11-19. 
     
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    Monday 1-7-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#24
    The Chapter 5 Quiz will be given on Wednesday 1-9-19 and Friday 1-11-19.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#26
    Part I:  p. 327-328 #3-9, 13-15
     
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    Thursday 1-3-19
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#24
    Part I:  p. 296-298 #6-8 (Equations and Graphs), 14-19, 50-52
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#25
    Part I:  p. 314-315 #13-16, 19-24, 40-41
    Part II:  p. 321-323 #1-5, 8, 12-14, 17-25 odd, 32, 36
     
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    Thursday 12-20-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#23
    p. 296-298 #3-5(Equation and Graph), 9-13, 20-22, 38-43
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Complete the Chapter 4 Test corrections.
     
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    Tuesday 12-18-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#22
    p. 286-288 #3-8 (Write the equations and graph using 3 points.)
                     #10-23, 27-29, 45-47
     
    Only for Period 7:
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    Friday 12-14-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Please use the weekend to make up all work from Chapter 4(including correcting your Chapter 4 Quiz).  We will start Chapter 5 on Tuesday and you will also finish your Chapter 4 Test.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#24
    Part I:  p. 296-298 #6-8 (Equations and Graphs), 14-19, 50-52
    There will be a quiz on Sections 5.1 and 5.2 on Thursday 12-20-18.
     
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    Wednesday 12-12-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Homework:  p. 272-273 #8-20
    The Chapter 4 Test will be given on Friday 12-14-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#23
    p. 296-298 #3-5(Equation and Graph), 9-13, 20-22, 38-43, 47-48
     
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    Monday 12-10-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Class Review:  Chapter 4 Test Review
    The Chapter 4 Test will be given on Friday 12-14-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#22
    p. 286-288 #3-8 (Write the equations and graph using 3 points.)
                     #10-23, 27-29, 45-47
     
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    Thursday 12-6-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Only for Period 7:
    Class Review:  Chapter 4 Test Review
    Key from Tuesday's Assignment:  Graphing Word Problems Packet-Answer Key
    The Chapter 4 Test will be given on Monday 12-10-18.
     
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    Tuesday 12-4-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#19
    Part I:  p. 247-248 #1-5, 11-15 odd, 23-26, 32-36
               For #23-26, sketch the graph using slope.
    Part II:  p. 250 Quiz #1-9
                For #4-9, (1) Identify the slope and y-intercept and (2) sketch the graph using slope.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Use the procedure discussed in class to attempt as many of these problems as possible.  Bring your questions to class on Thursday.
     
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    Friday 11-30-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#18
    p. 239 #1-18
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#19
    Part I:  p. 247-248 #1-5, 11-15 odd, 23-26, 32-36
               For #23-26, sketch the graph using slope.
    Part II:  p. 250 Quiz #1-9
                For #4-9, (1) Identify the slope and y-intercept and (2) sketch the graph using slope.
     
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    Wednesday 11-28-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Make up any assignments from Chapter 4 (A#14 to 17).
    There was also a plotting cartoon handed out.  See me if you need a copy.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#18
    p. 239 #1-18
     
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    Monday 11-26-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#17
    Part II:  p. 232 Quiz #1-11 (Graphs for #4-11)
    Use a table to Graph #4-6, 9.
    Use intercepts to sketch the graph for #7-8, 10-11.
    The Chapter 4 Quiz will be given on Wednesday 11-28-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    The Chapter 4 Quiz was given today.  There was a plotting cartoon handed out.  See me if you need a copy.  There will be a short 5 question summative assessment on Chapters 1-3 next class.  Please look over all of your old quizzes and tests to study.
     
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    Wednesday 11-14-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#16
    Part I:  p. 219-220 #12-18 even, 12-22, 26-27, 30-31, 33-34
    Part II:  p. 229-230 #5-10 (Sketch the Graph using Intercepts), 38-42
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#17
    Part II:  p. 232 Quiz #1-11 (Graphs for #4-11)
    Use a table to Graph #4-6, 9.
    Use intercepts to sketch the graph for #7-8, 10-11.
    The Chapter 4 Quiz will be given on Monday 11-26-18.
     
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    Friday 11-9-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#15
    Part I:  p. 187 #11-19 and p. 219 #2-10 even
    Part II:  p. 219 #3-17 odd
    Correct the Chapter 3 Test and get it signed.  All work must be in by next Wednesday to be counted in the 1st marking period.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#16
    Part I:  p. 219-220 #12-18 even, 12-22, 26-27, 30-31, 33-34
    Part II:  p. 229-230 #5-10 (Sketch the Graph using Intercepts), 38-42
    Correct the Chapter 3 Test and get it signed.  All work must be in by next Wednesday to be counted in the 1st marking period.
     
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    Wednesday 11-7-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#14
    p. 209-210 #1-27
     
      
    Only for Period 7:
    A#15
    Part I:  p. 187 #11-19 and p. 219 #2-10 even
    Part II:  p. 219 #3-17 odd
     
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    Friday 11-2-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    You took the Chapter 3 Test today.  The Classwork/Homework was a graphing practice worksheet.  See me if you need one.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Classwork/Homework:  p. 128-129 #1-10
    There was also a graphing practice worksheet.  See me if you need one.
     
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    Wednesday 10-31-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#13
    Part II:  p. 194 #29-37 and p. 197 #34-35
    The Chapter 3 Test will be given on Friday 11-2-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#14
    p. 209-210 #1-27
     
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    Monday 10-29-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Classwork/Review:
    A#13
    Part I:  p. 192-193 #12, 19-28
    Key:  A#13 Answer Key  (This includes both parts of Assignment #13 but only Part I was assigned today.)
    The Chapter 3 Test will be given on Friday 11-2-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Please make sure you have a ruler and loose leaf graph paper for Tuesday.  We will need it every day in Chapter 4 and 5.
     
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    Tuesday 10-23-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    A#12
    Correct the Chapter 1 & 2 Test and get it signed.
    Expections:  Get the assessment signed.  Erase all incorrect work/steps/answers and replace it with the correct work/steps/answers.  I will be after school on Wednesday 10-24-18 to help you complete the corrections.  You will only qualify for a re-test if you complete the test corrections and get them checked by me.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Classwork/Review:
    A#13
    Part I:  p. 192-193 #12, 19-28
    Part II:  p. 194 #29-37 and p. 197 #34-35
    The Chapter 3 Test will be given on Monday 10-29-18.
     
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    Friday 10-19-18
    See the Note for each class below.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    You will have a quiz on solving equations on Tuesday 10-23-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    New Assignment:
     
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    Wednesday 10-17-18
    See the different information below depending on what class you are in.
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Complete the take-home Chapter 3 Quiz and make up any old assignments (A#9, 10, or the 1-4-8-9 Assignment).
     
    Only for Period 7:
    A#11
    Start each problem using the 5 steps.  If you get stuck on any one problem, bring your questions on Thursday.
    Answer Keys will be posted after class on Friday.
     
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    Monday 10-15-18
    A#10
    Part I:  p. 157 #3-13 odd, 22-28
    Part II:  p. 158 #32-43
     
    Only for Period 5:
    Correct the Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz, get it signed, and study for the Chapter 1 & 2 Test.  The Chapter 1 & 2 Test will be given on Wednesday 10-17-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:
    Correct the Chapter 1 & 2 Test and get it signed.  There will be a quiz on Solving Equations on Wednesday 10-17-18.
     
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    Thursday 10-11-18
    A#9
    Part I:  p. 144-145 #3-13 odd, 27-35 odd
    Part II:  p. 151 #12-18, 19-23 oddd,  33-34
    Only for Period 5:  Correct the Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz and get it signed.
    Expections:  Get the assessment signed.  Erase all incorrect work/steps/answers and replace it with the correct work/steps/answers.  This should be returned to me no later than Monday 10-15-18 when the Chapter 1 & 2 Test will be given.
     
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    Tuesday 10-9-18
    Work on the 1-4-8-9 assignment.  You are required to complete 60 expressions to get full credit.  Any other expressions you complete will be counted as bonus.  The assignment must be turned in by Tuesday 10-23-18 but can be handed in as soon as you are done.  All corrections should be prepared to hand in on Thursday 10-11-18.  I will be after school on Thursday from 3:00 to 4:20 to help with corrections and administer re-tests.  Period 5 will get back thier Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz on Thursday.  Period 7 will take the Chapter 1 & 2 Test on Thursday.
     
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    Friday 10-5-18
    A#8
    Part I:  p. 121-124 #7-8, 14-34 even, 36-41, 47-49
    Part II:  p. 125 #7-26
     
    Only for Period 5:  Correct the Pre-Algebra Review Test and get it signed.
    Expections:  Get the assessment signed.  Erase all incorrect work/steps/answers and replace it with the correct work/steps/answers.  This should be returned to me no later than Tuesday 10-9-18.  If you qualify for a re-test, it must be taken by Thursday 10-11-18.
     
    Only for Period 7:  Correct the Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz and get it signed.
    Expections:  Get the assessment signed.  Erase all incorrect work/steps/answers and replace it with the correct work/steps/answers.  This should be returned to me no later than Tuesday 10-9-18 when the Chapter 1 & 2 Test will be given.
     
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    Wednesday 10-3-18
    A#7
    Part II:  p. 106 #33-41 odd
     
    Only for Period 5:  Correct the Pre-Algebra Review Test and get it signed.
    Expections:  Get the assessment signed.  Erase all incorrect work/steps/answers and replace it with the correct work/steps/answers.  This should be returned to me on Tuesday 10-9-18.  The Chapter 1 & 2 Quiz will be given on Friday 10-5-18.
     
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    Monday 10-1-18
    Class Notes:
    Classwork/Homework:
    A#7
    Part I:  p. 99 #9-19 odd, 21-26, 31-41
    Period 7 will have a quiz on operations with rational numbers on Wednesday 10-3-18.  Period 5 will have the quiz on Friday 10-5-18.
     
    Thursday 9-27-18
    Class Notes:
    A#6
    Part I:  p. 91-92 #3-17 odd, 29-35 odd, 36-39, 45-48, 50-51
    Part II:  p. 106-107 #11-21 odd, 44-47
     
    Tuesday 9-25-18
    Class Notes:
    A#5
    Part I:  p. p. 77 #3-23 odd, 33-43 odd
    Part II:  p. 82-83 #3-25 odd, 32-34
    Only for Period 7: Correct the Pre-Algebra Review Test and get it signed.
    Expections:  Get the assessment signed.  Erase all incorrect work/steps/answers and replace it with the correct work/steps/answers.  This should be returned to me no later than Wednesday 10-3-18.  If you qualify for a re-test, that re-test must be taken no later than Friday 10-5-18.
     
    Friday 9-21-18
    Period 5 and 7 did different things today.  See the Information below for each class.
     
    Period 5 Information:
    Class Notes:
    A#5
    Part I:  p. p. 77 #3-23 odd, 33-43 odd
    Period 5 will take the STAR Math test on Tuesday 9-25-18.  Please bring a book to read as this is the only acceptable activity until all students have compelted the test.
     
    Period 7 Information:
    Period 7 took the STAR test and finished the Pre-Algebra Review Test.  Some students need to make up A#4 from Tuesday and all student should attempt to complete the notes packet "1.1, 1.2, 2.1 - Expressions and Real Numbers."  We will review answers to this notes packet on Tuesday 9-25-18.
     
    Tuesday 9-18-18
    Class Notes:
    A#4:  p. 10-11 #3-31 odd
             p. 68 #17 and 22 (graph), 43-49 odd
    The Pre-Algebra Review Test will be given to Period 5 on Friday 9-21-18.  Bring a book to read after you finish the STAR math test.
     
    Friday 9-14-18
    Correct the three Inventories in the Summer Assignment to earn back points.  Study for the Pre-Algebra Review test.  The Pre-Algebra Review Test will be given on Tuesday 9-18-18 to Period 7 and to Period 5 on Friday 9-21-18.
     
    Wednesday 9-12-18
    It is expected that you have already turned in the Summer Assignment and had it graded.  You should be going through that assignment and making corrections so that you can turn it back in for additional points.  The Pre-Algebra Review Test will be given on Tuesday 9-18-18 to Period 7 and to Period 5 on Friday 9-21-18.
     
    Wednesday 9-5-18 (1st day of school)
    The items below were handed out.
    Please complete and return as soon as possible.
     
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