No Class

We did not have class today due to Christmas program practice.

No Class

We did not have class today due to Christmas program practice.

8.6 Test

We took a test on area, perimeter, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

8.6 Review

We went over the review and then completed practice problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.

8.6 Review

8.6 Review Key

8.6 Review

8.6 Review

No Class

We did not have class today due to the rehearsal for the Christmas program.

8.6 Practice

We went over the area and Pythagorean theorem packet as well as Monday's HW assignment.  We then completed a few example problems.

Hour of Code

Mr. Marlin and Mrs. Hart teamed up to have the 8th grade participate in the Hour of Code.  Go to the website below to learn more about it.

code.org

8.6.4 Area and Circumference of a Circle

8.6.4 Area and Circumference of a Circle Lesson

HW - p. 296-297 #'s 7-14, 26, 27

8.6.1-3 Practice

We worked on finding the area and perimeter of parallelograms, triangles, and trapezoids and using the Pythagorean Theorem.  Students were assigned the second page of each of the 4 worksheets below.

8.6.1 Worksheet - Area of Parallelograms

8.6.2 Worksheet - Area of Triangles

8.6.2 Worksheet - Area of Trapezoids

8.6.3 Worksheet - Pythagorean Theorem

8.6.3 Pythagorean Theorem

8.6.3 Pythagorean Theorem Lesson

HW - p. 292-293 #'s 8-15, 30-33

8.6.2 Area of Triangles and Trapezoids

8.6.2 Area of Triangles and Trapezoids Lesson

HW - p. 287 #'s -13, 17, 18, 25, 26

8.6.1 Area of Parallelograms

8.6.1 Area of Parallelograms Lesson

HW - p. 283-284 #'s 8-16, 19, 20

24 Cards

We worked on our mental math skills by playing 24.

8.5 Test

We finished taking our unit 5 tests.  There is no homework.

8.5 Test

We took our test today on unit 5.  Due to some scheduling conflicts, students had the option to take the test today or tomorrow, so some students will be taking it tomorrow.

8.5 Review

We reviewed the vocal and completed some missing angles questions.  The test will be tomorrow.

8.5 Vocab and Missing Angle Review Lesson

8.5 Review

We went over the 8.5 Review and then practiced the vocab.  We will review tomorrow and the test will be Wednesday.

8.5 Review Key

8.5 Review

Students worked on the 8.5 Review.  It is due Monday.

8.5 Review

8.5.6 Missing Angles

8.5.6 Missing Angles Lesson

8.5.6 HW - Missing Angles

8.5.5 Quadrilaterals

8.5.5 Quadrilaterals Lesson

HW - 8.5.5 HW - Quadrilaterals

8.5.4 Polygons

8.5.4 Polygons Lesson

HW - p. 242 #'s 7-10, 13-24

8.5.3 Corresponding Angles

8.5.3 Corresponding Angles Lesson

HW - p. 230 #'s 2-5, 7-17

8.5.2 Practice

Class was cut short today due to the Honor Roll Ceremony.  We practiced finding missing angles using our knowledge of triangles, complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles.

8.5.2 Pairs of Angles

8.5.2 Pairs of Angles Lesson

8.5.2 HW - Pairs of Angles

8.5.1 Angles and Triangles

8.5.1 Angles and Triangles

No HW

8.4 Test

We took our test on Transformations.  There is no homework.

8.4 Review Activity

We went over the review for unit 4 and did some practice problems.  The test is tomorrow.

8.4 Review

8.4 Review Key

Accelerated Math

We missed accelerated math yesterday due to the Halloween parties, so we did it in class today.  The review on transformations is due Monday and there will be a test Tuesday.

8.4 Review - Transformations

We worked on the review today.  It is due Monday.  I do not have a digital copy of the review.

8.4.1-4 Transformation Activity

Students worked on the transformation activity below that includes translations, reflections, rotations, and dilations.  It is due tomorrow, if it was not completed in class today.

8.4.1-4 Transformation Activity Point 1 is (1,-3)

8.4.4 Dilations

8.4.4 Dilations Lesson

Today's HW - 8.4.4 HW - Dilations

8.4.1-3 Quiz

Students took a quiz on translations, reflections, and rotations.  If they did not finish in class, it is due Monday.  Students can email me with their final answer and I will tell them if they are right.

8.4.1-3 Quiz 

point 1 is located at (6,3)

8.4.3 Rotations

8.4.3 Rotations Lesson

HW - 8.4.3 HW - Rotations

HW - 8.4.3 HW - Rotational Symmetry

Accelerated Math

Today was an accelerated math day.

8.4.1-2 Translation and Reflection Activity

We went over yesterday's transformation activity.  There is no homework.

8.4.2 Reflections

8.4.2 Reflections Lesson

HW - 8.4.2 Worksheet

8.4.1 Translations

8.4.1 Translations Lesson

Today's HW - 8.4.1 HW - Translations

Grading 8.3 Test

Students graded their own tests today.  Students have the opportunity to complete corrections on the test so they can retake it.

8.3 Test

We took our test today on graphing.  There is no homework.

8.3 Jeopardy

We played Jeopardy to review for the test tomorrow on graphing.

8.3 Review

We went over the review and then did 24 cards.

8.3 Review

8.3 Review Key

8.3 Review - Graphing

Today we worked on the unit 3 review.  It is due tomorrow, with the test on Thursday.

8.3 Review

8.3.4-5 Converting to Slope-Intercept Form Practice

We practiced writing equations in point-slope form using a point and the slope and then converting them to slope-intercept form.  We also converted equations from standard form to slope-intercept form.  Below is a link to the practice problems we did in class.  There is no homework.

8.3.4-5 Converting to Slope-Intercept Form Practice

8.3.5 Point-Slope Form

Students were given a point and the slope of a linear equation.  They were able to put the equations in point-slope form and then convert that form to slope-intercept form.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.3.5 Point-Slope Form Lesson

Today's HW - #'s 9-18 from the previous worksheet (go back to Tuesday's post to find a link to the worksheet)

Below is a video on point-slope form:

Accelerated Math

Due to schedule changes from the Iowa testing in the 5th and 7th grade, we have been unable to have accelerated math at the end of the day.  So, students worked on accelerated math in class today.

8.8.5 Converting Equations to Slope-Intercept Form

Today we converted equations from standard form to slope-intercept form.  Below are a few example problems that we work out in class.

8.8.5 Converting Equations to Slope-Intercept Form Example Problems

Today's HW (#'s 1-8) - 8.8.5 Writing Linear Equations Worksheet

8.3.3-4 Practice

Students practiced slope-intercept form with the worksheet below:

8.3.3-4 Slope-Intercept Form Worksheet

8.3.4 Slope-Intercept Form Cont.

We continued learning about slope-intercept form.  Each student came up to the SmartBoard and either graphed an equation or wrote an equation.  Below is the link to the PowerPoint activity:

8.3.4 Graphing and Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form Activity

There is no homework.

8.3.4 Slope-Intercept Form

Today we learned about slope-intercept form.  Specifically, how to graph an equation in slope-intercept form and how to write an equation from a graphed line.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.3.4 Slope-Intercept Form Lesson

Today's HW was 2 worksheets (4 pages total).  Links are below:

8.3.4 HW - Graphing Linear Equations
8.3.4 HW - Writing Linear Equations

Accelerated Math

Due to schedule changes from the Iowa testing in the 5th and 7th grade we have been unable to have accelerated math at the end of the day.  So, students worked on accelerated math in class today.  The take home quiz is due tomorrow.

8.3.1-3 Quiz

Students were given a quiz on the first 3 objectives of unit 3.  The quiz is a take home quiz that is due tomorrow, and will be a quiz grade.  The quiz is below, though the final 3 questions are incomplete because I do not have a digital copy of the quiz with the lines drawn.

8.3.1-3 Quiz

8.3.3 Slope

Today we learned about slope.  Below is today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.3.3 Slope Lesson

Today's HW - p. 548-549 #'s 13-19, 23-26

Below is a video on slope:

8.3.2 Graphing Linear Equations

Today we graphed linear equations.  Today's PowerPoint lesson is below:

8.3.2 Graphing Linear Equations Lesson

Today's HW - p. 543 #'s 12-20

Below is a video on graphing linear equations:

8.3.1 Coordinate Plane

Today we began unit 3 which is on graphing  We started by reviewing the coordinate plane.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.3.1 Coordinate Plane Lesson

Today's HW - p. 36 #'s 17-25
                        p. 40 #'s 13-22

Below is a video on ordered pair solutions of an equation:

8.2 Test

Today we took the test on exponents, roots, and scientific notation.  There is no homework.

8.2 Bingo

We played bingo today to review 8.2.  The test is tomorrow.  Look back at previous posts for the review and key, lessons, and videos.

8.2 Review Activity

We went over the review in class. We then did practice problems.  The test will be Wednesday.  Below is the review along with the answer key.

8.2 Review

8.2 Review

Students worked on their 8.2 review.  It is due Monday.  The test is scheduled for Tuesday.

8.2 Review

8.2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation

Today we multiplied and divided scientific notation.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.2.4 Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation Lesson

Today's HW - 8.2.4 Worksheet (link below)

8.2.4 HW - Multiplying and Dividing Scientific Notation

Below is a video on multiplying and dividing scientific notation:

8.2.3 Scientific Notation

Today we learned about scientific notation.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.2.3 Scientific Notation Lesson

Today's HW - p. 98 #'s 19-26, 31-38

Below is a video on scientific notation:

8.2.1-2 Review - Exponents and Roots

We reviewed the first 2 sections of the unit on exponents and roots.  There will be a quiz tomorrow.  Below is the review assignment which is due tomorrow.

8.2.1-2 Review - Exponents and Roots

8.2.2 Square Roots

Today we learned about square and cube roots, as well as how to solve 1-step equations involving exponents.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.2.2 Square Roots Lesson

 Today's HW - 8.2.2 Worksheet (link below)

8.2.2 HW - Square Roots

8.2.1 Exponents

We began a new unit today on exponents.  We covered a lot of ground today including basic exponents, negative exponents, and multiplying and dividing exponents with the same base.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.2.1 Exponents Lesson

Today's HW - 8.2.1 Worksheet (link below)

8.2.1 HW - Exponents

Below is a video on zero and negative exponents:

Below is a video on multiplying and dividing exponents:

8.1 Test

We took the test on unit 1 today.  There is no homework.

8.1 Review Activity - TEST TOMORROW!!!!

We went over the review.  We then worked on practice problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.  Below is the review along with the answer key.

8.1 Review

8.1 Review - Answer Key (p. 1)
8.1 Review - Answer Key (p. 2)

8.1 Review

Students received the review for unit 1 which is due on Tuesday.  We will go over the review on Tuesday and then do a review activity.  The test will be Wednesday.

8.1 Review

8.1.6 Combining Like Terms

Today we combined like terms.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.1.6 Combining Like Terms Lesson

Today's HW - p. 30 #'s 28-39

Below is a video on combining like terms:

8.1.5 Solving Inequalities

Today we solved inequalities.  The most important thing for students to remember is that if you multiply or divide both sides by a negative number you have to flip the inequality sign.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.1.5 Solving Inequalities Lesson

Today's HW:  p. 26 #'s 26-33, p. 80 #'s 20-28

Below is a video on solving inequalities:

8.1.3-4 Quiz on Solving 1-Step Equations

Today we took a quiz on solving 1-step equations.  There is no homework.

8.1.4 Solving Equations by Multiplying and Dividing

Today we solved equations by multiplying and dividing.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.1.4 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting Lesson

Today's HW - p. 28 #'s 1-8, 15-22

Below is a video on solving equations by multiplying and dividing:

8.1.3 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting

Today we solved equations by adding and subtracting.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.1.3 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting Lesson

Today's HW - p. 16 #'s 21-31, 36

Below is a video that shows how to solve equations by adding and subtracting:

8.1.2 Writing Algebraic Expressions

Today we learned to how to write algebraic expressions.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

8.1.2 Writing Algebraic Expressions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 11-12 #'s 1-5, 12-17, 26

Below is a video on writing algebraic expressions:

8.1.1 Variables and Expressions

We began our pre-algebra year by focusing on variables and expressions.  Below is a link to the PowerPoint lesson:

8.1.1 Variables and Expressions Lesson

Todays HW - p. 6-7 #'s 19-22, 31-33, 39, 40, 51

Expectations and Binders

Today we went over the expectations for a middle school math class.  We then put our binders together.    We labeled the dividers with the following categories: bell work, vocabulary, notes, homework, quizzes, and tests.  Then we worked on mental math by completing some 24 cards.

7th and 8th Grade Math Class Expectations

Introduction

Today we got to know each other.  I told students about myself and began the process of learning their names.  I introduced students to this website and showed them how to answer the problem of the day.  Today's homework is for students to take home the Million Words "assignment."  I would like parents to tell me about their child in a million words or less.  Also, students need to bring their binder, tabs/dividers, and loose leaf paper to class tomorrow as we will be setting up our binders.  Below is a link to the Million Words assignment:

Million Words