Studying for your midterm

Your Algebra midterm is Tuesday, December 17th in the morning.

Your midterm Practice Test is due Friday, December 13th.

Make sure you are working on creating your Reference Sheet and studying a little every night!

See below for ideas of how to study and a list of topics and sample questions.

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8 Black

How to study for your Math Midterm (Chapters 1-5)

*Review your chapter packets from Chapters 1-5.  Review your tests and re-do problems that look challenging.  Make sure you still remember how to solve ALL the problems.

*Review old quizzes and notes from Chapters 1-5. 

*Do the online practice tests for Chapters 1-5 from the Glencoe website.  Take each test as many times as you need to until you receive a passing score.  Make notes about the problems that are the most challenging.

*Read through all your notes and foldables you have written this year.

***Make your Reference Page.  You may use the front of a sheet of paper to write notes, sample problems, examples, etc.  Make sure you include notes or examples for the following topics:

• Evaluate expressions (order of operations/substitute values for letters)
• Solve equations with one variable (multi-step/variables on both sides)
• Graphing!!! (slope formula, slope-intercept form, point-slope form, standard form, parallel and perpendicular lines, be able to graph all forms and change between all forms)
• Solve and graph inequalities in one variable (graphs are number lines).
• Solve and graph absolute value inequalities.
• Solve and graph compound inequalities in one variable (graphs are number lines).
• Finance Park (gross monthly income, net monthly income, gross annual income, net annual income, budget categories – look at finance park quiz with short answer responses)

• You will have a few short answer questions.  Be able to answer and explain questions like the following: 
• What is a solution to an equation?  What does it mean that x=3 is the solution to 3x-2=7?
• What is m and what is b in slope-intercept form?  What is an intercept? When would you use point-slope form? When is it easier to use slope-intercept form?
• Why is the graph of the solution to an inequality a shaded number line?  What does the graph represent?
• Is 3 a solution to 2x-1>5?  Why or why not?
• When can you have no solution? When is the solution all numbers?
• Why do you need to compare actual spending with a budget? What happens if you spend more in one category?

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8 Purple/Silver

How to study for your Math Midterm (Chapters 1, 2, parts of 3 and 4)

*Review your chapter packets from Chapters 0-2.  Review your tests and re-do problems that look challenging.  Make sure you still remember how to solve ALL the problems.

*Review old quizzes and notes from Chapters 0-2. 

*Do the online practice tests for Chapters 0-4 from the Glencoe website.  Take each test as many times as you need to until you receive a passing score.  Make notes about the problems that are the most challenging.

*Read through all your notes and foldables you have written this year.

***Make your Reference Page.  You may use the front of a sheet of paper to write notes, sample problems, examples, etc.  Make sure you include notes or examples for the following topics:

• Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide integers, decimals and fractions (Chapter 0 – look at your Rational Rules paper you received at the beginning of the year)
• Finance Park (gross monthly income, net monthly income, gross annual income, net annual income, budget categories – look at finance park quiz with short answer responses)
• Evaluate expressions (order of operations, substitute values in for variables – Chapter 1)
• Solve equations with one variable (multi-step and variables on both sides – Chapter 2)
• Solve absolute value equations (chapter 2)
• Graphing linear equations (parts of Chapters 3 and 4 – everything on your foldable!)
• Slope formula – identify the slope of a line given a graph or given 2 points
• Slope-intercept form – identify the parts and graph the line

• You will have a few short answer questions.  Be able to answer and explain questions like the following:
• What is a solution to an equation? What does it mean that x= 3 is the solution to 3x-2 = 7?
• What is m and what is b in slope-intercept form? What is an intercept?
• What is a function?
• Why are there 2 answers to an absolute value equation?
• Why do you need to compare actual spending with a budget? What happens if you spend more in one category?

Week of Nov 11th - Nov15th

8-Purple and Silver

Monday, Nov 11th:
You must bring graphing calculator (TI-73, 83, or 84) and graph paper to class!
You must have your own pack of graph paper by next Monday and you may borrow a calculator from someone in the other class or bring in 4 AAA batteries and borrow from the school. Do NOT buy a new graphing calculator!

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8-Black

Monday, Nov 11th:
Watch video for lesson 5-1 and take notes: http://www.showme.com/Karen-DeNeve
You must write everything down and you can add additional notes or questions. Make sure you complete the last problem!

Tuesday, Nov 12th:
Watch video for lesson 5-2 and take notes: http://www.showme.com/Karen-DeNeve
You must write everything down and you can add additional notes or questions. Make sure you complete the last problem!

Wednesday, Nov 13th:
Watch video for lesson 5-3 and take notes: http://www.showme.com/Karen-DeNeve
You must write everything down and you can add additional notes or questions. Make sure you complete the last problem!

Thursday, Nov 14th:
Quiz over solving, graphing, and checking inequalities tomorrow

Friday, Nov 15th:
No homework

Homework Nov 4th through Nov 8th

Purple/Silver

Monday, Nov. 4th:
p 106 #13, 15, 17, 23, 25, 27; show work; check with BOB
Ch 2 test friday
Email or print passing grade (70% or higher) on online ch 2 test for bonus quiz grade:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter2/chapter_test.html 

Tuesday, Nov 5th:
Practice test #1-6
Chapter 2 test Friday
 Email or print passing grade (70% or higher) on online ch 2 test for bonus quiz grade:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter2/chapter_test.html

Wednesday, Nov 6th:
Finish Practice test
Chapter 2 test Friday
Email or print passing grade (70% or higher) on online ch 2 test for bonus quiz grade:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter2/chapter_test.html

Thursday, Nov 7th:
Review Chapter 2 videos, practice, test, quizzes, and homework
Chapter 2 test tomorrow!
Email or print passing grade (70% or higher) on online ch 2 test for bonus quiz grade:  http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter2/chapter_test.html

Friday, Nov 8th:
No homework

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8-Black

Monday, Nov 4th:
p 234 #19-25 odd; change all to standard form and graph #19. Check with BOB
Graphing test Monday, Nov 11th

Tuesday, Nov 5th:
p 240 #1, 2, 5-10
Graphing test Monday, Nov 11th

Wednesday, Nov 6th
Work on Practice test and study guide
Graphing test Monday, Nov 11th

Thursday, Nov 7th:
Finish Practice Test and study guide - both are due tomorrow!
Graphing test Monday, Nov 11th

Friday, Nov 8th:
Study for Graphing test - review all notes, foldable, study guide, practice test, and quizzes
Graphing test Monday, Nov 11th

Homework for 10/21-10/25

Purple/Silver

Monday, 10/21: It's your first day of flipped classroom! Watch the video for Lesson 2-2 at http://www.showme.com/Karen-DeNeve.  Take notes - this means you have to copy everything you see written in the video. You can add additional notes and questions and we can discuss in class tomorrow.

Tuesday, 10/22: Watch the video for Lesson 2-3 at http://www.showme.com/Karen-DeNeve. Take notes - this means you have to copy everything you see in the video! You can add additional notes and questions and we will discuss in class tomorrow.

Wednesday 10/23: Watch the video for Lesson 2-4 at http://www.showme.com/Karen-DeNeve. Take notes - this means you have to copy everything you see in the video! You can add additional notes and questions and we will discuss in class tomorrow.

Thursday 10/24: No homework.

Friday 10/25: No class or homework - peer leaders today.


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Black:

Monday 10/21: p 218 #1, 3, 17-25 odd; check with BOB!

Tuesday 10/22: p 218-219 #11, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 39, 41, check with BOB! Quiz tomorrow over slope and slope-intercept form

Wednesday 10/23: p 227 #11-21 odd, 25; check with BOB!

Thursday 10/24: p 234 #11-17 odd; check with BOB!

Friday 10/25: No homework

Purple/Silver Directions to access videos of notes

We are ready to flip the classroom!

Your job is to go home and take notes from the videos posted on www.showme.com.  Everything that you see written in the notes, you need to copy down. In addition, you can add your own questions and ideas. Be sure to mark if one of the examples is confusing to you and you want more explanation. Remember you can pause, rewind, and watch the videos as many times as you need to in order to get your notes. I will be checking your notebooks in class tomorrow and you will receive a completion homework grade for taking the notes.

Go to www.showme.com
In the search bar at the top of the screen, type: Karen DeNeve
The next screen will have 2 columns. In the column on the right side under People, click my name.
You will see the videos I have posted. Click on the assigned video for the note and start writing!

If you decide to sign up for a showme account, you can follow my account and you won't have to search for the videos every night. All you need to sign up is an email address.

Homework 10/7-10/9

Everyone did a great job with Finance Park the last few weeks. We are now back in the Algebra text book!

Purple/Silver Homework:
Monday, 10/7: P 27 #13-27 odd, check with BOB!

Tuesday, 10/8: p 27 #29-37 odd, p 28 #43-47 odd check with BOB!

Wednesday, 10/9-Friday 10/11: No homework ....Happy Fall Break!!



8-Black Homework:

Monday, 10/7: took notes - no homework tonight

Tuesday, 10/8: p 176 #16, 17, 25-35 odd, check with BOB!

Wednesday, 10/9-Friday 10/11: No homework...Happy Fall Break!!

Homework: week of 9/23

While we are working in Finance park, Purple/Silver/Black all have the same homework assignments.

Monday, Sept 23rd:
Review Unit 3 for open book quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday, Sept 24th:
Took Unit 3 open book quiz. No homework!

Wednesday, Sept 25th:
Began life profile in finance park. No homework.

Thursday, Sept 26th:
Continued working with life profile. No homework. 

Friday, Sept 27th:
No homework.

Homework 9/16-9/20

We will be using the Finance Park workbook for the next 2 weeks. During this time, Purple, Silver, and Black will all have the same homework.

Monday, 9/16:
Finish p 10 and 11. Be sure to use pencil and a calculator!

Tuesday, 9/17:
 No homework

Wednesday 9/18
Complete p 54, 55, and 56

Thursday 9/19
Read the case study on p 67 and answer all questions. Complete the budget and questions on p 68.

Friday 9/20:

Homework - September 2-6

8-Purple and Silver

Monday, September 2nd: Happy Labor Day! No School means no homework :)

Tuesday, September 3rd: Finish and study your study guide. Chapter 0 test is tomorrow! Review and practice odd problems from lessons 0-3 through 0-6 to help  you study.

Remember the types of problems and topics you need to know: add integers, subtract integers, multiply and divide integers, compare and order fractions and decimals, add and subtract fractions, multiply and divide decimals, name reciprocals, multiply fractions, divide fractions, change percents to fractions, write and use the percent proportion, and find area and perimeter of rectangles.

Wednesday, September 4th: Took Chapter 0 test - no homework

Thursday, September 5th: Finished Chapter 0 test - no homework

Friday, September 6th: Intro to chapter 1. No homework!

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8-Black

Monday, September 2nd: Happy Labor Day! No school means no homework!

Tuesday, September 3rd: Finished Chapter 1 test

Wednesday, September 4th: Chapter 2 test will be next Monday. Online Chapter 2 test for bonus due by Monday. Review your summer homework from lessons 2-1 and 2-2.

Thursday, September 5th: Chapter 2 test will be on Monday. Online Chapter 2 test for bonus due by Monday. Review your summer homework from lessons 2-3 and 2-4

Friday, September 6th: Chapter 2 test will be on Monday. Online Chapter 2 test for bonus due by Monday. Review your summer homework from lessons 2-1 through 2-6 (not including lesson 2-5). 
**You will turn in all your summer homework from chapter 1 and 2 on Monday!!

Homework 8/26-8/30

Welcome to your first full week of school!

Purple/Silver Homework:

Monday, August 26th: Finish Chapter 0 Post Test page p44 #1-41 odd. You must show work for #13 - 41 odd.

Tuesday, August 27th: Chapter 0 test will be Wednesday, Sept 4. Choose, complete, and check a total of 10 odd problems from lessons 0-3 through 0-6 for tonight's homework.

Wednesday, August 28th: Chapter 0 test will be Wednesday, Sept 4. Choose, complete, and check a total of 10 NEW odd problems from lessons 0-3 through 0-6 for tonight's homework.

Thursday, August 29th: Chapter 0 test is next Wednesday, Sept 4th

Friday, August 30th: No class - field trip! Chapter 0 test is next Wednesday, Sept 4th!

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8-Black Homework:

Monday, August 26th: Chapter 1 test is Thursday! Online test for bonus due Thursday (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter1/)
Review and correct summer work reviewed today in class.

Tuesday, August 27th: Chapter 1 test is Thursday! Online test for bonus due Thursday (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter1/) Review and correct summer work reviewed today in class.

Wednesday, August 28th:  Chapter 1 test is Thursday! Online test for bonus due Thursday (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter1/) Review and correct summer work reviewed today in class.

Thursday, August 29th: Took Chapter 1 test today - no homework!!

Friday, August 30th: No class today - field trip! 

Summer Algebra work for the class of 2014

I hope you all are having a fabulous summer! Enjoy your time off because we will all be back together at SNA before you know it! Below is a reminder of the summer work.  Be sure to follow the directions so you can start off your 8th grade year strong!

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Summer work for 8th grade Algebra

If you have misplaced your copy of the summer work packet, please email me at kdeneve@sna-panthers.org and I will email you an attachment of the pdf file of the packet.  Below is a reminder of the directions for compleeting the packet to receive full credit. Remember you want to start your 8th grade year out strong!

• You must complete your work on looseleaf
• You must work out every problem completely
• You must show your work!!!!!
• You will turn this in the first week of school for a grade.
• Use the websites listed below for help

***********Websites to help with completion of the summer work***************

8^th Grade textbook website:  Contains video lessons for each section, extra practice, and other helpful websites: (Chapter 0 will be very helpful.)

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/

7^th Grade textbook website:  Contains video lessons for each section, extra practice, and other helpful websites.

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007888523x/student_view0/

Mathops:  Contains targeted instruction on specific topics.  Pay special attention to Section 1 and Section 2.

http://www.mathops.com/free/index.php

Algebasics: Contains videos lessons on varying Algebra concepts.

http://www.algebasics.com/

Don’t forget about reviewing the basics!  Here are some websites that cover a variety of basic math concepts.

http://www.kidsnumbers.com/  

           

http://www.mathplayground.com/

http://kidsknowit.com/ 

                    

http://www.gamequarium.com/algebra.htm

http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/index.html

http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/algebra-math-games.html

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-integ.html  (Integers)

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/sub-nflash.html (Integer flash cards)

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions4.html (fraction operations)

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm (fraction operations)

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-fract.html (fraction operations)

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-decim.html

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-algebra.html

http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/decimal-games.html

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Summer work for advanced Algebra

**Additional note for Advanced Algebra students.**

Please remember that you can email me if you are struggling. I can point you in the right direction.  Youtube also has great videos of teachers teaching the lessons. With a little bit of searching, you can have your own personal tutor! If you type in the title of the section in the search bar, you should find helpful videos. If you need help finding good videos, please let me know!

·       Complete all work and take notes in a new notebook.  I will be collecting and reviewing your work the first week of school.  You must show work in order to receive credit. This will be the first grade of your 8^th grade year! You will be taking a test over Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 in the first 2 weeks of school.

·       You must show all work for the problems assigned.

·       You must check every answer with the back of the book.

o     Read each section that is assigned.

o     Take notes from the section.

o     Watch the personal tutor lessons on http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/  (Choose the chapter and the lesson number on the drop boxes on the left. Click on the Personal Tutor link)

o     Complete the problems listed below.  Use the provided websites for extra help if needed.

Lesson 1-1 page 7-8 #11-37 odd

Lesson 1-2 page 13 #15-55 odd

Lesson 1-3 page 19-20 #9-27 odd

Lesson 1-4 page 27 #11-39 odd

Lesson 1-5 page 34 #11-33 odd

Lesson 2-1 page 78-79 #21-43 odd

Lesson 2-2 page 86-87 #19-61 odd

Lesson 2-3 page 94 #11-35 odd

Lesson 2-4 page 100 #11-23 odd

Lesson 2-6 page 115 #9-33 odd

***********Websites to help with completion of the summer work***************

8^th Grade textbook website:  Contains video lessons for each section, extra practice, and other helpful websites: (Chapter 0 will be very helpful.)

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/

7^th Grade textbook website:  Contains video lessons for each section, extra practice, and other helpful websites.

http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007888523x/student_view0/

Mathops:  Contains targeted instruction on specific topics.  Pay special attention to Section 1 and Section 2.

http://www.mathops.com/free/index.php

Algebasics: Contains videos lessons on varying Algebra concepts.

http://www.algebasics.com/

Don’t forget about reviewing the basics!  Here are some websites that cover a variety of basic math concepts.

http://www.kidsnumbers.com/  

           

http://www.mathplayground.com/

http://kidsknowit.com/ 

                    

http://www.gamequarium.com/algebra.htm

http://www.coolmath.com/prealgebra/index.html

http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/algebra-math-games.html

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-integ.html  (Integers)

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/sub-nflash.html (Integer flash cards)

http://www.gamequarium.com/fractions4.html (fraction operations)

http://www.jamit.com.au/fraction-games.htm (fraction operations)

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-fract.html (fraction operations)

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-decim.html

http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/math-algebra.html

            http://www.onlinemathlearning.com/decimal-games.html

 

week of May 6th

Purple/Silver

Wednesday, 5/8: p 412-413 #1-31 odd, skip 21.  Check answers with BOB!
Exponent Quest (Quiz/Test) next Wednesday over ALL exponent rules

Thursday 5/9: p 412-413 #15, 17, 33-41 odd; check with BOB; show some work

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Black

Wednesday 5/8: p 695# 11-31 odd, skip 21. Check answers with BOB! Show some work.
Rationals Quest (Quiz/Test) next Wednesday over simplifying, multiplying, dividing rationals and stating excluded values. Review factoring!

Thursday 5/10: p 710: 15-20, 23, 24, 25; check odd answers with BOB. Show some work.

Topics for Final Exam - Black

Black

The following topics will be on your Final Exam on Monday, May 6^th.

*Order of Operations                                         *Associative Property

*Commutative Property                                     *Distributive Property

*Combine like terms                                          *Simplify variable expressions

*Evaluate variable expressions                           *Set-up and solve linear equations

*Use linear equations to solve word problems      *Linear equations=functions

*Plot equations using data from a table               *Plot equations using x and y intercepts

*Plot equations using slope and intercept *Write linear equations given a point and slope

*Write equations given two points                       *Write equations in slope-intercept form

*Write equations in standard form                      *Identify the slope in an equation

*Indentify the y-intercept in an equation              *Solve inequalities in one variable

*Graph inequalities in one variable                      *Solve compound inequalities with one variable

*Graph compound inequalities in one variable      *Graph absolute value inequalities

*Solve absolute value inequalities                        *Solve inequalities in two variables

*Graph inequalities in 2 variables                        *Solve systems of linear equations

*Solve systems of inequalities in two variables     *Negative and zero exponent rules

*Graph quadratic functions                                 *Solve quadratic functions graphically

*Solve quadratic functions by factoring               *Solve quad. Functions using the quad formula

*Add and subtract polynomials                           *Simplify variable expressions with exponents

*Multiply and divide polynomials             *Factor polynomials

*Factor rational expressions to simplify              

                       

The following topics will be on the Acuity test.  Because you have not learned the material, wrong answers will not count against you for your final exam grade for the class.  However, they will be included in the score that is sent to your high school.

*Solve quad. Funct. Completing the square         *Simplify radical expressions

Formulas/Equations/Ideas you need to memorize:

Order of Operations

Absolute Value equations and inequalities

Slope-intercept form

Point-slope Form

Standard Form

Slope Formula

Rules for dividing/multiply inequalities by a negative

Rules for shading inequalities (open v. closed circle/ solid v. dashed line)

Ways to study:

Do the chapter tests on www.glencoe.com.

Review all the chapter tests and quizzes you have taken this year.

Review your notes and foldables.

Review and correct the standardized practice test chapters 1-10.

Get a good night’s sleep on Sunday and come in Monday morning with loose leaf, graph paper, and pencil!!

Topics for Final Exam - purple/silver

Purple/Silver

The following topics will be on your Final Exam on Monday, May 6^th.

*Order of Operations                                         *Associative Property

*Commutative Property                                     *Distributive Property

*Combine like terms                                          *Simplify variable expressions

*Evaluate variable expressions                           *Set-up and solve linear equations

*Use linear equations to solve word problems      *Linear equations=functions

*Plot equations using data from a table               *Plot equations using x and y intercepts

*Plot equations using slope and intercept *Write linear equations given a point and slope

*Write equations given two points                       *Write equations in slope-intercept form

*Write equations in standard form                      *Identify the slope in an equation

*Indentify the y-intercept in an equation              *Solve inequalities in one variable

*Graph inequalities in one variable                      *Solve compound inequalities with one variable

*Graph compound inequalities in one variable      *Graph absolute value inequalities

*Solve absolute value inequalities                        *Solve inequalities in two variables

*Graph inequalities in 2 variables                        *Solve systems of linear equations

*Solve systems of inequalities in two variables    

The following topics will be on the Acuity test.  Because you have not learned the material, wrong answers will not count against you for your final exam grade for the class.  However, they will be included in the score that is sent to your high school.

*Graph quadratic functions                                 *Solve quadratic functions graphically

*Solve quadratic functions by factoring               *Solve quad. Functions using the quad formula

*Solve quad. Funct. Completing the square         *Add and subtract polynomials

*Multiply and divide polynomials             *Factor polynomials

*Factor rational expressions to simplify               *Simplify variable expressions with exponents

*Negative and zero exponent rules                     *Simplify radical expressions

Formulas/Equations/Ideas you need to memorize:

Order of Operations

Absolute Value equations and inequalities

Slope-intercept form

Point-slope Form

Standard Form

Slope Formula

Rules for dividing/multiply inequalities by a negative

Rules for shading inequalities (open v. closed circle/ solid v. dashed line)

Ways to study:

Do the chapter tests on www.glencoe.com.

Review all the chapter tests and quizzes you have taken this year.

Review your notes and foldables.

Review and correct the standardized practice test chapters 1-6.

Get a good night’s sleep on Sunday and come in Monday morning with loose leaf, graph paper, and pencil!!

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week of 4/15

Purple/Silver

Monday, April 15th:
Acuity tests 4 and 5 due Monday, April 22nd
p 460 #11-19 all due Wednesday, April 17th
work on standardized test practice in class tomorrow (due Monday, April 22nd)

Tuesday, April 16th:
Acuity tests 4 and 5 due Monday, April 22nd
p 460 #11-19 all due Wednesday, April 17th
work on standardized test practice in class today (due Monday, April 22nd)

Wednesday, April 17th:
Acuity tests 4 and 5 due Monday, April 22nd
Standardized test practice due Monday, April 22nd

Thursday, April 18th:
Acuity tests 4 and 5 due Monday, April 22nd
Standardized test practice due Monday, April 22nd

Friday, April 19th:
Acuity tests 4 and 5 due Monday, April 22nd
Standardized test practice due Monday, April 22nd

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8- Black

Monday, April 15th:
Acuity tests 7 and 8 due Monday, April 22nd
Work on Standardized test review in class tomorrow (due Monday, April 22nd)

Tuesday, April 16th:
Acuity tests 7 and 8 due Monday, April 22nd
Work on Standardized test review in class today (due Monday, April 22nd)

Wednesday, April 17th:
Acuity tests 7 and 8 due Monday, April 22nd
Standardized test review due Monday, April 22nd

Thursday, April 18th:
Acuity tests 7 and 8 due Monday, April 22nd
Standardized test review due Monday, April 22nd

Friday, April 19th:
Acuity tests 7 and 8 due Monday, April 22nd
Standardized test review due Monday, April 22nd

Week of April 8th

8-Purple/Silver

Monday 4/8:  Acuity Test 3 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Tuesday 4/9: Acuity Test 3 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines. 

Wednesday 4/10:
p 405 #27-32 all
Acuity Test 3 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Thursday 4/11:
p 413 #19-41 odd (due Monday)
Acuity Test 3 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Friday 4/12:
Work on Standardized Test Practice Chapters 1-6 (review for final exam)
p 413 #19-41 odd (due Monday)
Acuity Test 3 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

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8-Black

Monday 4/8
Acuity Tests 5 and 6 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Tuesday 4/9:
p 615 #1-9 all, p 616 #37-42 all
Acuity Tests 5 and 6 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Wednesday 4/10:
p 615 #11-16 and p 616 #43-45 all
Acuity Tests 5 and 6 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Thursday 4/11:
p 657-658 #19-41 odd due Monday
Radical Quiz Monday
Acuity Tests 5 and 6 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Friday 4/12:
Work on Standardized test practice chapters 1-10
p 657-658 #19-41 odd due Monday
Radical quiz Monday
Acuity Tests 5 and 6 due April 15th.  Work ahead if you are caught up! Check the other post with the Acuity deadlines.

Deadlines for Acuity tests

Purple/Silver:

Below are the deadlines for the Acuity tests.  Remember to work out the problems and take your time! You will receive 2 bonus points for every test score of 70% or higher.

Acuity website:  https://acuityeast.ctb.com

Test 1: due March 25^th

Test 2: due April 8^th

Test 3: due April 15^th

Tests 4 and 5: due April 22^nd

Tests 6 and 7: due April 29^th

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Black:

Below are the deadlines for the Acuity tests.  Remember to work out the problems and take your time! You will receive 2 bonus points for every tests score of 70% or higher.

Acuity website:  https://acuityeast.ctb.com

Tests 1 and 2: due March 25^th

Tests 3 and 4: due April 8^th

Tests 5 and 6: due April 15^th

Tests 7 and 8: due April 22^nd

Tests 9 and 10: due April 29th

Parent letter regarding Acuity tests and Final Exam

8 – Purple/Silver

Dear Parents,

Every 8^th grader in the Archdiocese of Louisville will take an Algebra exam online through the Acuity website.  This test will count as their final exam for their class this year.  In addition, the score they receive on this test will be sent to the Catholic high school where they are registered.  The high schools will use this test to determine the level of math class for the freshman year. This test is extremely important for both their grade this year and their placement in high school. 8^th graders at St. Nicholas will take this test on Monday, May 6^th.

Students will be preparing for this test during the remainder of the year in several ways.  The first is through taking review tests on the Acuity website. Your child has an individual account in this system and will be assigned tests to take online at home.  Your child is required to take one or two tests per week until the final.  (See dates below.)  He/she will receive completion credit as part of the weekly homework grade for taking these tests.  2 bonus points will be awarded for every test score of 70% or higher.  All tests must be completed by 7:00 AM on April 29^th.  The passwords will be reset at this time and students will not be able to access their accounts until May 6^th when they take the final exam. 

We will also be reviewing material from the entire year in class.  Your child should have a stapled packet for every chapter we completed this year.  The packet has the chapter test, quizzes, homework, and notes.  It is time to start reviewing now! In addition, your child will receive a study guide and practice test approximately 2 weeks before the final. 

My goal is for all the 8^th grade students to finish the year strong and show the high schools how much they have learned this year.  If you have any questions about this test or what the students will be doing to prepare, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Karen DeNeve

kdeneve@sna-panthers.org

Acuity website:  https://acuityeast.ctb.com

Test 1: due March 25^th

Test 2: due April 8^th

Test 3: due April 15^th

Tests 4 and 5: due April 22^nd

Tests 5 and 6: due April 29^th

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Student Signature                                                          Parent Signature

8 – Black

Dear Parents,

Every 8^th grader in the Archdiocese of Louisville will take an Algebra exam online through the Acuity website.  This test will count as their final exam for their class this year.  In addition, the score they receive on this test will be sent to the Catholic high school where they are registered.  The high schools will use this test to determine the level of math class for the freshman year. This test is extremely important for both their grade this year and their placement in high school.  8^th graders at St. Nicholas will take this test on Monday May 6^th. 

Students will be preparing for this test during the remainder of the year in several ways.  The first is through taking review tests on the Acuity website. Your child has an individual account in this system and will be assigned tests to take online at home.  Your child is required to take two tests per week until the final.  (See dates below.)   He/she will receive completion credit as part of the weekly homework grade for taking these tests.  2 bonus points will be awarded for every test score of a 70% or higher.  All tests must be completed by 7:00 AM on April 29^th.  The passwords will be reset at this time and students will not be able to access their accounts until May 6^th when they take the final exam.

We will also be reviewing material from the entire year in class.  Your child should have a stapled packet for every chapter we completed this year.  The packet has the chapter test, quizzes, homework, and notes.  It is time to start reviewing now! In addition, your child will receive a study guide and practice test approximately 2 weeks before the final. 

My goal is for all the 8^th grade students to finish the year strong and show the high schools how much they have learned this year.  If you have any questions about this test or what the students will be doing to prepare, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Karen DeNeve

kdeneve@sna-panthers.org

Acuity website:  https://acuityeast.ctb.com

Tests 1 and 2: due March 25^th

Tests 3 and 4: due April 8^th

Tests 5 and 6: due April 15^th

Tests 7 and 8: due April 22^nd

Tests 9 and 10: due April 29th

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Student Signature                                                          Parent Signature

Week of 3/25

Purple/Silver

Monday 3/25:
*Test 2 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)
*Chapter 6 test on Systems of Equations tomorrow and Thursday
*Online Chapter 6 test for bonus due tomorrow (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter6/chapter_test.html)
*Complete study guide - you may use this and your graphing foldable during the test.

Tuesday 3/26
*Test 2 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)
*Chapter 6 test today.  Study and review. We will finish the test on Thursday.
*P 396 #1-8 and p 399 #1-18 all due Thursday (work on this assignment tomorrow during science fair)

Wednesday 3/27
Test 2 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)
*p 396 #1-8 and p 399 #1-18 all due tomorrow (This should have been completed during science fair)

Thursday 3/28
Test 2 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)
Finished Chapter 6 test. No homework.

Friday 3/29
Test 2 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)

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Black:

Monday 3/25
*Tests 3 and 4 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)

Tuesday 3/26
*Tests 3 and 4 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)
*p 615 #17-34 all due Thursday (work on this during science fair tomorrow)

Wednesday 3/27
*Tests 3 and 4 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)
*p 615 #17-34 all due tomororw (this should have been completed during science fair)

Thursday 3/28
*Tests 3 and 4 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)

Friday 3/29
*Tests 3 and 4 on Acuity (https://acuityeast.ctb.com)

Breaking news on Finals Review!!!!

As you know, you are to take at least 1 test on the Acuity website every week until your final.  Your Math final is scheduled for May 6th.

For every test that you get a 70% or higher, you will receive 2 bonus points for your class grade. 

Make sure you take your time and focus on the tests. Use paper and pencil and work the problems out! Let me know if you have any problems logging on to the system.

Start studying and good luck!!

https://acuityeast.ctb.com

Week of 3/18

Purple/Silver:

Monday 3/18: 
Test 1 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Chapter 6 test next Tuesday and Wednesday
Online Chapter 6 test for bonus: www.glencoe.com
p 384 #3-7 all due tomorrow

Tuesday 3/19:
Test 1 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Chapter 6 test next Tuesday and Wednesday
Online Chapter 6 test for bonus: www.glencoe.com
p 384 #13-25 odd due tomorrow; check with BOB

Wednesday 3/19:
Test 1 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Chapter 6 test next Tuesday and Wednesday
Online Chapter 6 test for bonus: www.glencoe.com
p 393 #1-15, 22-25 all due Monday

Thursday 3/20:
Test 1 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Chapter 6 test next Tuesday and Wednesday
Online Chapter 6 test for bonus: www.glencoe.com
p 393 #1-15, 22-25 all due Monday

Friday 3/21:
Test 1 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Chapter 6 test next Tuesday and Wednesday
Online Chapter 6 test for bonus: www.glencoe.com
p 393 #1-15, 22-25 all due Monday

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8-Black

Monday 3/18:
Test 1 and 2 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Quadratics Quest on Wednesday
p 593 #17-21 odd, p 595#39-43 odd due tomorrow

Tuesday 3/19:
Test 1 and 2 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Quadratics Quest on Wednesday
Bring in $1.00 for ice cream party by Friday

Wednesday 3/20:
Test 1 and 2 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Bring in $1.00 for ice cream party by Friday
Bring in ice cream topping of choice on Friday
p 600 #1-6 all, p 603 #1-18 all due Friday

Thursday 3/21:
Test 1 and 2 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th
Bring in $1.00 for ice cream party by Friday
Bring in ice cream topping of choice on Friday
p 600 #1-6 all, p 603 #1-18 all due Friday

Friday 3/22:
Test 1 and 2 on https://acuityeast.ctb.com by Monday the 25th

It's time to start studying for your FINAL!!

Can you believe it's already time to start studying for your final?!

Every week you need to complete at least 1 test in Acuity.  You will see the tests assigned to you when you log in at https://acuityeast.ctb.com .  Complete the tests in order.  You must use pencil and paper and you are NOT allowed to use a calculator.  Remember, the purpose of completing these tests is to prepare for the Algebra final you will take on May 6th. You will only be allowed paper and pencil at this time.

When taking these tests, provide yourself with plenty of time to complete the test.  Each test should take no more than an hour.  Provide yourself with a quiet space where you can focus and do your best work.  You do not need to email your results - I will be able to see all test results in Acuity. 

8-Black: You need to complete 2 tests per week to receive a complete homework grade.

8-Purple and Silver: You need to complete at least 1 test per week to receive a complete homework grade.

Your score on the Algebra final you take in Acuity on May 6th will be sent to your future high school.  They will use this test result to determine your class placement.  In addition, your score will count as your Algebra final grade for the third trimester in my class.  It is extremely important that you are prepared and do your best!

Other ways to study in the next few weeks: 
*Complete all the chapter tests at http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/.
*Review all your chapter tests and quizzes you have taken this year. 

Week of March 4th

Purple/Silver

Monday 3/4/13: p 390-391 #25-51 odd (assigned last Thursday - due tomorrow) and p 70-71 all and p 148 due tomorrow

Tuesday 3/5/13: quiz tomorrow - study p 390-391 problems

Wednesday 3/6/13: KY1 and KY2 ALL (in the front of the book. You MUST use looseleaf and do some work. A page with just answers is unacceptable.)
**Copy your 1st and 2nd trimester grades from your report card into your notebook. We will calculate year averages and goal percentages for 3rd trimester

Thursday 3/7/13: KY6-KY7 ALL due Monday. (Pages are in the front of the book. You MUST use loosealeaf and show SOME work.  A page with just answers is unacceptable.)

Friday: 3/8/13: Field trip - no class.  KY7-KY9 due Monday

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Black

Monday 3/4/13: Worksheet from last Thursday is due tomorrow

Tuesday 3/5/13: p 562 #17-27 odd; quiz on quadratic formula tomorrow

Wednesday 3/6/13: KY2 and KY3 ALL due tomorrow. (Pages are in the front of the book. You MUST use loosealeaf and show SOME work.  A page with just answers is unacceptable.)

Thursday 3/7/13: KY 10, KY 11, KY 16, KY 17 ALL due Monday ((Pages are in the front of the book. You MUST use loosealeaf and show SOME work.  A page with just answers is unacceptable.)

Friday 3/8/13:   KY 10, KY 11, KY 16, KY 17 ALL due Monday ((Pages are in the front of the book. You MUST use loosealeaf and show SOME work.  A page with just answers is unacceptable.)

Week of February 25th

Purple/Silver

Monday, February 25:  p 352 #7-15 all; show your work; check odds with BOB

Tuesday, February 26: p 352 #16-21 all; show your work; check odds with BOB

Wednesday, February 27: p 358 #7-19 odd; show yoru work; check odds with BOB; Quiz Monday!!

Thursday, February 28: Quiz Monday!!!! p 390-391 #25-51 odd (due Monday)

Friday, March 1: Quiz Monday!!!! p 390-391 #25-51 odd (due Monday)

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Black

Monday, February 25: Graph p 532 #23, 24.  Use your foldable to graph the parabolas (on graph paper!)

Tuesday, February 26: p 540 # 10-16 All. Use the foldable to graph the parabolas.  Estimate the solution (where the parabola hits the x-axis).

Wednesday, February 27: p 540 #1-4 all; quiz tomorrow

Thursday, February 28: p 562 #1-6 and worksheet Lesson 9-5 due Monday

Friday, March 1: p 562 #1-6 and worksheet Lesson 9-5 due Monday

Week of 2/18

Purple/Silver Homework

Monday, 2/18: NO School :)

Tuesday, 2/19: Finish worksheet front and back. Substitution and Graphing quiz on Thursday!

Wednesday, 2/20: Study for Substitution and Graphing quiz. 

Thursday, 2/21: Took Substitution and Graphing quiz.  Took notes - no homework

Friday, 2/22: Peer Leaders - no class  (Happy last day of the 2nd Trimester!)

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8-Black Homework:

Monday, 2/18: NO School :)

Tuesday 2/19:  Complete the practice test.  Finalize the reference sheet for the Chapter 8 test.  Online Chapter 8 test is due tomorrow for bonus 20/20.  Chapter 8 test is tomorrow!

Wednesday 2/20: Took test - no homework

Thursday 2/21:  p 531 #1-4

Friday 2/22: Took notes - no homework

Homework video for 8 black (2/7/13)

Here is the link to the video of the problem we did in class today:
P 496 #2

Homework Week of 2/4/13

Monday 2/4/13
Purple:  No class - tornado drill and operation schedule

Silver: p 318 #12-15, 18, 19

Tuesday 2/5/13
Purple: p 318 #1, 4, 5, 13, 15

Silver: No homework

Wednesday 2/6/13
Purple and Silver: p 318 #17-23 all; change to y=mx+b and graph. check odds with BOB and look for the videos in the other post.

Thursday 2/7/13
Purple and Silver: p 336 #16-18, 27-29; Check odds with BOB

Friday 2/8/13
No Homework

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8-Black

Monday 2/4/13: p 489 #1-4, 12-19

Tuesday 2/5/13: Quiz tomorrow. P 489 #20-25 all

Wednesday 2/6/13: p 496 #1, 4, 10-12 all

Thursday 2/7/13: p 496 #2, 16-21, 23-26 all

Friday 2/8/13: No homework

Homework help videos

The following are video tutorials of problems the students solved in class today (2/6/13).


A student from 8 silver presenting the solution to p 318 #23:
http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=IZ8dNTs

A student from 8 purple presenting the solution to p 318 # 20:

http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=Vsl8YW8

A student from 8 purple presenting the solution to p 318 # 22:

http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=6sepqy0

Homework for January 28-February 1

Purple/Silver:

Monday, January 28:  p 328 -329 #1-17 All.  You MUST show your work!! (Due Wednesday)
Online Chapter 5 test is due tomorrow for bonus!
Chapter 5 test is tomorrow.

Tuesday, January 29: p 328-329 #1-17 all is due tomorrow.  You MUST show your work!

Wednesday, January 30:

Thursday, January 31: Bring graph paper, calculators, and notebooks to class tomorrow!

Friday, February 1

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Black:

Monday, January 28:  p 466-467 #1-11 all, p 469 #1-17 all. You MUST show your work (Both are due Wednesday)
Online Chapter 7 test is due tomorrow for bonus.
You will finish your chapter 7 test tomorrow in class.

Tuesday, January 29: p 466-467 #1-11 all, p 469 #1-17 all are due tomorrow.  Make sure you showed work!!

Wednesday, January 30:

Thursday, January 31:  p 480 #15-31 odd; check with BOB. You MUST show work for #21-31 odd

Friday, February 1

Homework January 22-25

Purple/Silver Homework

Tuesday, January 22: p 312 #8-11, 14-17 ALL solve (normal and flip/flop) and graph; show work; check odds with BOB.

Wednesday, January 23: p 323-324 #11-39 odd; show work; check odds with BOB
Chapter 5 test will be Tuesday;
Do Online chapter 5 test (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter5/chapter_test.html) and email/print score of 70% or higher for Bonus

Thursday, January 24: correct/re-do p 323-324 to study for test. Study review all homework assignments, quizzes, and notes from chapter 5.
Chapter 5 test is Tuesday
Do online test for bonus (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter5/chapter_test.html)

Friday, January 25: No class - Peer Leaders
Be ready for your test on Monday and make sure you did the online test for bonus!!

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Black Homework

Tuesday, January 22: p 450 #12-24 all; check odds with BOB
Chapter 7 test is Friday! Do the online test for bonus! (http://glencoe.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0078884861/student_view0/chapter7/chapter_test.html) Email/print score of 70% or higher for bonus

Wednesday, January 23: p 463 #1-25 ALL; show work
Chapter 7 test is Friday! Do the online test for bonus!

Thursday, January 24: Study for Chapter 7 test - review all notes, homework, and quizzes from this chapter. do odd problems from p 460-462 and check the back of the book to practice.
Online test for bonus is due tomorrow!

Friday, January 25: Took test - no homework!

Homework for January 14-18

Homework for Purple/Silver

Monday, January 14: p 306 #1, 2, 4, 6-12 ALL; solve and graph; show work; check odds with BOB

Tuesday, January 15: p 307 #18-24, 26 (due Thursday); check odds with BOB

Wednesday, January 16: worksheet (Due tomorrow)

Thursday: p 312 #9-19 odd, show work, check with BOB

Friday: no homework

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Homework for Black

Monday, January 14: p 426 #1-39 odd; check with BOB

Tuesday, January 15: p 436 #11-25 odd (due Thursday) check with BOB

Wednesday, January 16: worksheet (due tomorrow)

Thursday, January 17: p 442 #19-35 odd; show work; check with BOB

Friday, January 18: no homework

Week of 1/7/13

Purple/Silver Homework:

Monday 1/7/13:  p 293 #13-31 odd; show work, solve and CHECK; check with BOB

Tuesday 1/8/13: Correct/re-do last night's homework and do p 293 #30, 32-34 all; show work and check with BOB.

Wednesday 1/9/13: p 299 #13-27 odd, 37; show work and check with BOB.  QUIZ tomorrow!

Thursday 1/10/13: No homework

Friday 1/11/13: Worksheet due Monday!! You MUST show ALL your work and complete all parts of the problems

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Black Homework:

Monday 1/7/13: p 413 #19-41 odd; show work check with BOB

Tuesday 1/8/13: p 460 #11-27 odd; show work and check with BOB. Exponent Rules QUIZ tomorrow!

Wednesday 1/9/13: Quiz - no homework

Thursday 1/10/13: p 419-420 #21-53 odd; check with BOB!

Friday 1/11/13: Worksheets are due Monday!!!

Week of 1/3/13

Welcome back!!!

Midterms were returned in class today! Make sure you put it in your folder for safe keeping! Don't forget to check your trimester grades in PowerSchool!

Homework for 8-Purple/Silver Groups:

Thursday, 1/3/13
p 286 #13-33 odd; Solve and graph; Show some work!! Check answers with BOB!

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Homework for 8-Black Group:
Thursday 1/3/13
p 405 #27-51 odd; Show SOME work!! Check answers with BOB!