9/11/14

8th Grade math: Today, we worked on rotating figures in the coordinate plane. For homework tonight, complete the worksheet on rotations #1-4. You do not need to do #5 (DO NOT MAKE A NOTECARD!)

Algebra students: Today, we reviewed for your test that is tomorrow on Chapter 1. For homework tonight, complete pages 54-56 #1-22 and 27-29. Remember, Test on Chapter 1 tomorrow!

Week of 9/8/14

Hi All, I apologize for not posting this week. I have not been feeling well! I am back!

In 8th grade math, we have been working on translations. On Monday and Tuesday, we did translations in the coordinate plane. We took a quiz today on Reflections and Translations, and they look pretty good! Monday night's homework was to complete a translation worksheet (#1-9). On Tuesday, for homework, we completed a review sheet for the quiz.

Today, after the quiz, we worked on translating figures that are not in the coordinate plane. For homework, you must complete your notes (3 examples to try on your own!) if you did not finish in class.

In Algebra class, we have been working on writing expressions, equations, and inequalities from verbal statements. We also have worked on writing verbal models from word problems. We will be having a test on Chapter 1 on Friday!

For homework, on Monday, you had Page 35-36 23-30, 39-48. On Tuesday, you finished #3 from your notes on verbal models and started brainstorming for designing your own word problems at the end of this chapter.

Tonight for homework, you have Page 37 #49-53, and Page 49 # 10-15, 20-24. Test on Chapter 1 on Friday :)

9/4/14

In Math class today, we continued to work on reflections in the coordinate plane. We did an activity to determine the general rules for reflecting over the x and y axes. For homework, complete Page 435-436 # 6-8, 10, 19, 20.
*USE A RULER! YOU NEED GRAPH PAPER!

In Algebra 1 today, we discussed equations and inequalities. We also discussed how to pull out important information from word problems. For homework, complete Page #27-28 #20-25, 47-55, 65, 68. You do not have a quiz on Tuesday. Instead, you will be taking a test on Chapter 1 by the end of next week.

Reminder: You must all have your math books covered for tomorrow! Bring your book to class! :)

9/3/14

In Math class today, we finished our discussion on triangle congruency. We watched the video that is in the Parent Resources section on my blog. We then started our unit on transformations. We started with reflections and did them in the coordinate plane today. For homework, complete a reflection practice worksheet.
*REMINDER: USE A RULER AND THERE ARE TWO PROBLEMS ON THE BACK SIDE! NO RULER = NO CREDIT! :)

In Algebra 1, we discussed Order of Operations. You completed a Show Me What You Know about Order of Operations with partners. For homework, complete page 19-20 # 4-12, 33-42.

9/2/14

In 8th grade math today, we discussed corresponding parts and triangle congruency. I am working on posting a video in my parents resources section that will show triangle congruency. For homework, the students will complete Page 430 # 7-17.

In Algebra 1 today, we began work on section 1.2, which is on exponents and the directly to the left rule. For homework, the students will complete Page 12 #21-46, 55, 62.

Both math students and Algebra 1 students must have their books covered by Friday.

Welcome Back!

Hello! I want yo take a minute to welcome you all back to the Tyngsborough Middle School for your last and final year here. We have a lot of wonderful things planned for your 8th grade year! We hope to make it a lot of fun! :) Here is a wrap up of what has been going on this week: On Tuesday, you received a Rules and Policies page that should have come back signed by both you and your parents. If it has not been shown to Ms. Eringis, PLEASE DO SO ASAP! Also on Tuesday, you created a Mathematical Me! poster about numbers that represent things in your life. On Wednesday, we reviewed some of my classroom policies and procedures in a trivia game. We then did a scavenger hunt/trivia game to review for your back to school quiz. Today, Thursday, we are taking our back to school quiz. Your Mathematical Me! poster is due today, as well as your summer math packet. Have a fabulous long weekend. Get ready to do some math on Tuesday :) :) :)

Homework 5/1

We have started reviewing for MCAS! Homework: Algebra: You have to complete 20 multiple choice tonight that cover various topics that will be on the MCAS test next week. Pre-Algebra: You have the last 10 multiple choice from last night's homework, and then you must choose one of the open responses on volume and surface area. *MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A CALCULATOR AT HOME, AND YOU NEED YOUR REFERENCE SHEET!*