Tuesday, 9/29/15

Today, in Algebra, we took a quiz on solving equations and word problems. Student did pretty well. The parent portal is updated with their grades, if you would like to see! After the quiz, students worked on solving decimal equations. For homework, students must complete Page 169 #21-39 odd. Remember, you can check the answers in the back of the book, just make sure you show all your work! You can use a calculator, but again if no work is shown, you will not receive credit!

In Pre-Algebra, we discussed similar figures and determined the rules for similarity. We started a sorting activity in class, where students cut out figures, and then place them into categories, either "similar" or "not similar". Also, student must explain their reasoning. For homework, they have to finish their sorting activity from class.

Pre-Algebra has a test on Friday on transformations, including rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations, as well as similar figures. They must know all of the transformation rules (there are 4 that they must know) because the rules will not be given to them on the test. The rules that the students must know are:

Rotations 180 in either direction: (x, y) --> (-x, -y)

Rotation 90 degrees clockwise/270 counter-clockwise: (x, y) --> (y, -x)

Rotation 90 degrees counterclockwise/ 270 clockwise: (x, y) --> (-y, x)

Reflection across y = x: (x, y) --> (y, x)

I suggest that the students make flash cards to help them study, or to use the Quizlet account that Mr. Costa has set up for them. I was after school for review today, but I am also available tomorrow and Thursday until 3pm. I really hope I see students staying after school to get the help that they need. This test is one of the more challenging ones of the year, and I really want the students to do well! Plan on staying! :)

Quiz Review Sheet Answer Key ALGEBRA

Here are the answers to your review sheet! If you have questions, you will have the first 5-10 mins in class to ask questions before the quiz!

1.) x = -2

2.) n = 30

3.) x = -11

4.) x = 30/13

5.) x = -19/5

6.) x = - 5/12

7.) Answers will vary. We did this as your warm up today in class.

8.) Answers will vary. We did this as your warm up in class today!

9.) x = 82, x + 5 = 87, x + 10 = 92

Week Wrap-Up Wednesday through Friday

Hi All!

Sorry things have been crazy, so I haven't updated the last few days.

Wednesday, we did not have classes on the early release day! We had a fun team day! I think everyone had a great time!

Thursday:

In Algebra, we learned how to solve equations with variables on both sides. We played a dice game on the smartboard, that kids had a fun time playing to give us practice! For homework, we completed worksheet 2-4 #1-17, but skip #9.

In Pre-Algebra, we learned how to dilate figures in the coordinate plane. We learned about scale factor and what it does to our figures to stretch or shrink them! For homework, we completed a worksheet about dilations #1-5.


Friday:

Algebra quiz corrections were due today. We learned about equations with variables on both sides that have no solution or all real numbers as a solution. We did an activity in class that got us up and moving today, working with different partners than we are used to! Remember, we have a quiz on Tuesday of next week on solving equations, word problems, and variables on both sides. I will be available on Monday for review!

Pre-Algebra quiz corrections are due on Monday. Today, we figured out the relationship between dilation's perimeters and their scale factor. We will continue with this on Monday. No homework besides quiz corrections due on Monday! Remember, test on transformations is next Friday. I am available Tues, Wed, and Thurs next week for extra help!

Tuesday, September 22

Hi!

In Pre-Algebra, we combined transformations in the coordinate plane today. These can be challenging, but we will look at them again on Thursday. Remember, we do not have regular classes tomorrow, since it is Spirit Day at TMS! We have a fun filled day planned for you all tomorrow! Looking forward to it. You do not have any homework tonight, but remember to bring your independent reading book to school tomorrow. Also, you have quiz corrections due on Monday!

In Algebra, we used what we know about solving equations to write and solve equations in word problems. Remember, we do not have regular classes tomorrow, since it is Spirit Day at TMS! We have a fun filled day planned for you all tomorrow! Looking forward to it. You do not have any homework tonight, but remember to bring your independent reading book to school tomorrow. Also, you have quiz corrections due on Friday! Extra credit problem #8 is due on Thursday at the beginning of class!

Monday, September 21

Good afternoon!

Today in Algebra, we cleared equations of fractions. We learned how to multiply the common denominator by the whole equation to clear out the fractions. We worked on this on Friday, but officially took notes on it today! We also did some word problems, where the students had to write an equation, and then solve for the missing variable. For homework, they had to finish the word problems. We will be discussing them tomorrow, and doing some more word problems (more challenging ones!) Reminder: quiz corrections for Algebra quiz 1 are due on Friday. I am available today, Monday, and tomorrow, Tuesday, if students would like to stay for help on them. I am also available on Thursday, but only by appointment only, meaning students must approach me and let me know they are staying on Thursday because another day does not work for them.

Today in Pre-Algebra, we continued working on rotations. Students completed a check-in to show me what they know about rotations. We organized our interactive notebook, and started chatting about combining transformations. For homework, students must complete combining transformations worksheet. We will start class off with a discussion about their results on their homework. Reminder, quiz corrections are due on Monday. I am available today, Monday, and tomorrow, Tuesday, if students would like to stay for help. I am also available on Thursday, but by appointment only, meaning students must approach me and let me know they are staying on Thursday because another day does not work for them.

Friday 9/18/15

In Algebra, we finished our discussion on solving multiple step equations. You worked on a check-in (graded classroom assignment) in class to show your understanding. We learned how to clear out fractions in these multiple step equations to help make the problems easier to solve. No homework over the weekend!

In Pre-Algebra, we practiced using the rules for rotations that you were supposed to study last night. I did not finish grading your quizzes yet, so I will finish them over the weekend and get them back to you on Monday! You do not have any homework over the weekend!

Update Wednesday 9/15 and Thursday 9/16

Hi All!

Wednesday in both classes we took a quiz. In Algebra, the quiz was on distributive property, order of operations, and multiplication and addition properties. In Pre-Algebra, the quiz was on translations and reflections. I should have these quizzes back to you by the end of the week!

For homework on Wednesday:

Algebra: Page 148 #16-36 even

Pre-Algebra: "How many different ways..." worksheet


Thursday in Algebra we continued to work on solving multiple step equations. We did some extra practice on some of the challenging ones. For homework, you must complete a worksheet that I hand wrote. There are 6 questions on it. We will go over it in class tomorrow.

Thursday in Pre-Algebra we began working on rotating figures in the coordinate plane. This is usually the transformation that causes the most trouble, but we will work hard to figure it out! Tonight for homework, you will be studying the rules for rotations (there are 4 of them!) HINT HINT--You should study these and know them well for tomorrow :)

ALGEBRA ANSWER KEY TO REVIEW SHEET

1.) -7/81

2.) 1/48

3.) 5. 1

4.) 15

5.) 2x^2 - 7x

6.) - x + 12

7.) 3x^2 - 3x + 12

8.) x^2 - 36

9.) -5x + 17

10.) x^3 - 4x^2

11.) 3/4 x - 1/4

12.) 2x - 7/2

13.) - 1/8 - x/8

14.) 13/15 x - 11/15

Update 9/15/15

Hi All!

In Pre-Algebra today, we finished up our discussion on Translations, which went really well! Tomorrow, you guys have a quiz on Translations and Reflections. Topics to include: Translations, Reflections over the y-axis, Reflections over the x-axis, Reflections across y = x, and Reflections across horizontal and vertical lines. You have a review sheet to work on tonight, which has problems very similar to what you will see tomorrow on your quiz. I will answer questions only for the first 5 minutes of class tomorrow, so be prepared with specific questions. I can not do a whole problem out. My expectation is that you may have a quick question, but you should know how to at least start every problem. Reminder: Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow, since Wednesday is our day to read!

In Algebra today, we began our discussion on multiple step equations. Tomorrow, you guys have a quiz on Distributive Property, Combining like Terms, Order of Operations, and Addition and Multiplication Properties. You have a review sheet to work on for tonight, which has problems very similar to what you will see tomorrow on your quiz. I will post the answer key to your review sheet by 6pm tonight! Reminder: Bring your independent reading book to class tomorrow, since Wednesday is our day to read!

Update 9/11/15 and Upcoming Week Reminders

Hi! We had great classes today! I handed back the "Back to School Quizzes", which are in your Interactive Notebooks.

In Algebra, we practiced Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms. There is no homework over the weekend. Our quiz on Order of Operations, Properties of Addition and Multiplication, and Distributive Property and combining like terms has been changed to Wednesday. I will be available after school on Monday and Tuesday until 3pm, if students would like to stay to review.

In Pre-Algebra, we began working on reflecting across y = x and y = -x. These are challenging, but we did discover the rules for these reflections today. We will be finishing up this topic on Monday. You have a quiz on Wednesday on Reflections over the x and y axis, reflections over horizontal and vertical lines, reflections across y = x and y = -x, and Translations. I will be available on Monday and Tuesday after school for review until 3pm, if students want to stay!

Have an awesome weekend!

Update 9/10/15

Algebra: Today, we finished our discussion of Addition and Multiplication Properties. We also began working on Distributive Property and Combining Like Terms. Although you did learn some of the types of Distributive Property last year, there are some new, more challenging examples that we did in class today! Try your best on your homework tonight. We will go over it in class tomorrow. For homework, complete the worksheet 1-7 problems #2-32 even, 44-52 even, 57-59 all, and 60-72 even. It may seem like a lot of work, but some of the problems do not take very long to complete! :)

Pre-Algebra: Today, we finished our discussion on reflections over the x and y axes. We learned the rules for reflecting over the axes, and practiced using the rules without drawing the reflections! We also learned how to reflect over horizontal and vertical lines. Remember, there are no rules for vertical and horizontal line reflections. You must just count the number of spaces away your shape is from the line of reflection! For homework, try the Reflections over Horizontal and Vertical lines worksheet #1-5. On numbers 4 and 5, you need to draw your own graphs on graph paper, and use the ordered pairs given! Try your best; we will chat about it tomorrow in class!

Update 9/9/15

Hi all! 

Algebra: today we finished order of operations, and also discussed the properties of addition and multiplication.  For homework, you must complete pages 122-124 #7-47 odd.  Remember, you can check the Answers in the back of the text book! 

Pre-Algebra: today we began reflecting figures in the coordinate plane! We had a great class today, even though we didn't get to a point where we could have homework tonight! This very rarely happens, so take advantage of it! :)

Update 9/8/15

Hi All! I hope you had a relaxing and fun Labor Day weekend.

Today, we set up our interactive notebooks. There were a few students that did not have the 5-subject notebook, and therefore could not set up their notebooks today. I hope they can find time to set up tonight, or very, very soon!

In Pre-Algebra, we also began working on transformations. We started today with just identifying transformations, which for a lot of you was review. For homework tonight, you must finish the transformations worksheet #1-10. We will go over it in class tomorrow, and then we will put it in our Interactive Notebooks under page 1.

In Algebra, we also began working on Order of Operations and the Directly to the Left Rule. This should be review, but some of you had not ever seen the Directly to the Left Rule. For homework, you must finish the Show Me What You Know about Order of Operations. When you come in tomorrow, we will go over them!

Supplies to bring to class on Tuesday, September 8

Hi All!

Hope you had a great first week. Here are a couple reminders about things in my class for next week:

On Tuesday, we will be putting together the Interactive Notebooks. You will need to bring your supplies with you, and these are things you should have with you in class everyday from now on!
5 Subject Notebook
Folder with all papers from first day
High Five activity
Cover Page--colored/decorated (Due Tuesday!)
glue stick
pencil
pen
ruler

Other than the cover page, you do not have any other homework over the weekend. Hope you have a great few days off, and come back ready to work hard in math class!

Answers to Review Sheets

Good evening all,

Here are the answers to your review sheet for your quiz tomorrow. Remember that these answers are a way for you to check your work, and not for you to just copy. If you do not have all of the necessary work for each problem, you will not receive credit.

Pre-Algebra (Period 3 & 4):

1.) x = -15
2.) y = 6
3.) x = 9
4.) x = 5 hours
5.) -12
6.) -10
7.) -11 degrees
8.) 11/12
9.) -7/10
10.) 3 and 3/4, so you will need 4 pizzas.
11.)0.35, 7/20
12.) =
13.) -23
14.) 106
15.) No because the ratios are not equivalent
16.) x = 120 feet


Algebra (Period 1 & 5):
1.) 1 and 9/20
2.) a. +13, -13; b. +15, -15
3.) 1, 4, 36, 49, 81, 100, 400, 900; Explanations will vary.
4.) a. x = 24 b. x = -1 c. x = 3
5.) x = 7
6.) x = 3 months
7.) a. 2 and 1/4 b. -5
8.) a. 13 and 2/3 feet b. 7 and 1/3 square feet
9.) a. - 12 b. -2
10.) 5/9
11.) 8x - 20
12.) -6x - 2
13.) -7x - 21
14.) No
15.) c = 8.9 cm
16.) c =16.97 or about 17
17.)J': (-5, 1), E': (-3, -2), M': (1, 1) T': (-2, 2)
18.) J': (-3, 2) E': (-1, 5) M': (3, 2) T': (0, 1)

UPDATE!!

Hi All! I hope you had a wonderful first day of school. I wanted to update you on a change in due date of an assignment. The cover page for your interactive notebook that we started in class is now due on Tuesday of next week.

Thanks!

Welcome Back!

Hi All! Welcome back to TMS for your last year here! I hope we have a fabulous year together. Here are a couple of reminders for the week.

Today, we started a cover page for our Interactive Notebooks. This cover page is due Thursday at the start of class, decorated/colored.
For homework tonight, make sure you check your answers to your summer packet, and be ready to ask questions at the start of class tomorrow.
Remember, you have a quiz on Thursday on the summer packet. You will be receiving a review sheet to complete for homework tomorrow night, and it will also be due on Thursday.

The summer packet is due at the start of class on Thursday.
Please bring everything you need to set up your interactive notebooks on Thursday in class after the quiz. You need:
cover page
high five activity
course guide and information
Ms. Eringis's class expectations
a pen
a glue stick
a ruler
a pencil

Things due by Thursday:
Summer Packet
Interactive Notebook supplies
Review Sheet for Quiz (given Wednesday for HW)
Cover Page finished (started Tuesday in class)