Hi All!
In Algebra, we are working on simplifying radicals, rationalizing the denominator using conjugates. This is multistep and challenging for some, but I know you can do it! We will be having a quick quiz on simplifying radicals on Tuesday. Test corrections on the factoring test are due on Tuesday, as well. I gave an extra credit assignment (Factoring Crossword Puzzle) for +10 on the lowest test score for the term, which is due on Wednesday. I am available for extra help on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday next week, so please stay if you need help!
In Pre-Algebra, we finished our discussion on simplifying radicals, and now we are moving into repeating decimals represented as fractions, including all the patterns found. We will be having a quiz on Friday on both of these topics. I am available for extra help on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. If you need help, please plan to stay!
Friday, May 29, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Wednesday, May 27th
Today, we are going to simplify radicals involving multiplication and division. We will do a scavenger hunt around the room during class to get some practice.
Homework
Pre-Algebra: Handwritten worksheet on simplifying radicals using multiplication and division.
Algebra: Handwritten worksheet on simplifying radicals using multiplication and division. Your word problems are due tomorrow. Your test corrections the your factoring tests are due Tuesday, June 2.
Homework
Pre-Algebra: Handwritten worksheet on simplifying radicals using multiplication and division.
Algebra: Handwritten worksheet on simplifying radicals using multiplication and division. Your word problems are due tomorrow. Your test corrections the your factoring tests are due Tuesday, June 2.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Tuesday, May 26th
I hope everyone enjoyed their long Memorial Day weekend!
Today in class, we reviewed prime factorization to help us simplify radical expressions. We learned the "Birthday Cake" method for prime factorization, and how to use it to help us simplify radicals. We learned the parts of a radical, and the vocabulary that goes along with it. To practice, we played BINGO!
Homework for Algebra: Page 514 #10-29 all
Homework for Pre-Algebra: Simplifying radicals worksheet #1-20
Today in class, we reviewed prime factorization to help us simplify radical expressions. We learned the "Birthday Cake" method for prime factorization, and how to use it to help us simplify radicals. We learned the parts of a radical, and the vocabulary that goes along with it. To practice, we played BINGO!
Homework for Algebra: Page 514 #10-29 all
Homework for Pre-Algebra: Simplifying radicals worksheet #1-20
Friday, May 15, 2015
Week of May 11th
Hi All! This week has been busy, but we got a lot accomplished!
In Pre-Algebra, we have been working on the relationship between the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres. We did two mini experiments involving play-doh and rice to try to show where the equations come from, and how they are similar. Students seem to really like the activities and could visually see where the equations come from! It was a great week. Homework was given on Monday, which was to complete a worksheet on the volume and surface area of a cylinder. There was no school on Tuesday, so the assignment assigned Monday was due Wednesday. Wednesday, the students began to see the relationship between the volume of sphere and the volume of a cylinder, so for homework they had #1-6 in the packet where the experiments were during class. No homework on Thursday, and no homework over the weekend.
The Pre-Algebra students were given back a test when we got back from April school vacation week. The students may do corrections on the test, but I want them done ASAP! We will be having a test on volume, surface area, and angle relationships on Thursday of next week. I will be available on Wednesday for review.
In Algebra, we finished our discussion on factoring. We learned the last special case on Wednesday, but have been reviewing for a majority of the week. The students took a test today on factoring. The students also got their tests back from Chapter 9 test, and corrections are due on Monday. I was available this week Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and I will be available next Monday to help with corrections if necessary. No homework over the weekend.
In Pre-Algebra, we have been working on the relationship between the volumes of cones, cylinders, and spheres. We did two mini experiments involving play-doh and rice to try to show where the equations come from, and how they are similar. Students seem to really like the activities and could visually see where the equations come from! It was a great week. Homework was given on Monday, which was to complete a worksheet on the volume and surface area of a cylinder. There was no school on Tuesday, so the assignment assigned Monday was due Wednesday. Wednesday, the students began to see the relationship between the volume of sphere and the volume of a cylinder, so for homework they had #1-6 in the packet where the experiments were during class. No homework on Thursday, and no homework over the weekend.
The Pre-Algebra students were given back a test when we got back from April school vacation week. The students may do corrections on the test, but I want them done ASAP! We will be having a test on volume, surface area, and angle relationships on Thursday of next week. I will be available on Wednesday for review.
In Algebra, we finished our discussion on factoring. We learned the last special case on Wednesday, but have been reviewing for a majority of the week. The students took a test today on factoring. The students also got their tests back from Chapter 9 test, and corrections are due on Monday. I was available this week Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and I will be available next Monday to help with corrections if necessary. No homework over the weekend.
Friday, May 8, 2015
Friday, May 8th
We took our last session of Science MCAS today. Our classes were shortened. Here is what we did during class, and some updates for next week!
In Algebra, we are continuing to work on factoring. I did post some new video tutorials and a website to help you, if you need it! We learned the two special cases today, and also learned a new way to do the "guess and check" method (since I know how much you love that method! HA) There will not be homework over the weekend.
*UPDATE FOR NEXT WEEK: TEST ON FACTORING WILL BE FRIDAY! I WILL BE HERE FOR REVIEW ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY UNTIL 3:00! Please let me know if you are staying! Test corrections for the Chapter 9 test (taken April 8), are due on Friday as well. Plan on staying if you need help!
In Pre-Algebra, we are continuing to look at the formulas for volume and surface area. Our goal is to determine where these equations come from, so that they do not seem so hard to work with! There is no homework over the weekend.
*UPDATE: I AM AVAILABLE MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY FOR EXTRA HELP NEXT WEEK! I have some students who need to do test corrections on their exponents and scientific notation test. Plan on staying after school to work on them if you need help! Our test on Angle Relationships & Volume and Surface Area will be on May 21st. Please plan accordingly!
Have an awesome weekend :)
In Algebra, we are continuing to work on factoring. I did post some new video tutorials and a website to help you, if you need it! We learned the two special cases today, and also learned a new way to do the "guess and check" method (since I know how much you love that method! HA) There will not be homework over the weekend.
*UPDATE FOR NEXT WEEK: TEST ON FACTORING WILL BE FRIDAY! I WILL BE HERE FOR REVIEW ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND THURSDAY UNTIL 3:00! Please let me know if you are staying! Test corrections for the Chapter 9 test (taken April 8), are due on Friday as well. Plan on staying if you need help!
In Pre-Algebra, we are continuing to look at the formulas for volume and surface area. Our goal is to determine where these equations come from, so that they do not seem so hard to work with! There is no homework over the weekend.
*UPDATE: I AM AVAILABLE MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY FOR EXTRA HELP NEXT WEEK! I have some students who need to do test corrections on their exponents and scientific notation test. Plan on staying after school to work on them if you need help! Our test on Angle Relationships & Volume and Surface Area will be on May 21st. Please plan accordingly!
Have an awesome weekend :)
Thursday, May 7, 2015
PARCC/MCAS Week! May 4-8
Hi all,
As you know, we have been PARCC testing for math this week. We tested Monday and Wednesday. We also had the Museum of Science come in and do an awesome presentation on heating and temperature. Some parents came in to chat with students about their science/math/engineering jobs. My father, Mr. Tony Eringis, came in to talk to the kids about his job. The student enjoyed the presentations! Today and tomorrow we are Science MCAS testing. The students have shortened classes.
Because I was proctoring the PARCC math test on Monday and Wednesday, the students did not have math class at all. There was no homework or classwork that needed to be completed for math class for those days. Also, the presentations on Tuesday means that we also did not have math class on that day, and therefore no classwork or homework necessary.
Today, in Pre-Algebra class, we are going to learn about volume and surface area of cylinders. We will work with the equations and determine where the equations come from. There will not be homework tonight, since there is Science MCAS tomorrow.
Today, in Algebra class, we are going to practice all of the different types of factoring that we have been working on. There will not be homework tonight, since there is Science MCAS tomorrow.
As you know, we have been PARCC testing for math this week. We tested Monday and Wednesday. We also had the Museum of Science come in and do an awesome presentation on heating and temperature. Some parents came in to chat with students about their science/math/engineering jobs. My father, Mr. Tony Eringis, came in to talk to the kids about his job. The student enjoyed the presentations! Today and tomorrow we are Science MCAS testing. The students have shortened classes.
Because I was proctoring the PARCC math test on Monday and Wednesday, the students did not have math class at all. There was no homework or classwork that needed to be completed for math class for those days. Also, the presentations on Tuesday means that we also did not have math class on that day, and therefore no classwork or homework necessary.
Today, in Pre-Algebra class, we are going to learn about volume and surface area of cylinders. We will work with the equations and determine where the equations come from. There will not be homework tonight, since there is Science MCAS tomorrow.
Today, in Algebra class, we are going to practice all of the different types of factoring that we have been working on. There will not be homework tonight, since there is Science MCAS tomorrow.
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