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Your Math Notebook Must Contain This 09-10

What Should Students Keep in their Math Notebooks? 

  1. All problems of the day must be kept in your math notebook, including complete solutions for every problem; definitely including all correct work, diagrams, and drawings presented in class.
  2. Each student should also include the math goals, math standards, and math objectives in their math notebook so they can know exactly what is to be learned and studied as per the Illinois State Board of Education.
  3. Examples of how answers should look on an A-paper. What does A-work look like? For example, every question on every graded test should be answered completely and fully in preparation for tests to be given in the future.
  4. Parents can write to me in their child's math notebook and I can write back to them in it too.
  5. Vocabulary to know up to the present grading period of the school year must also be kept in your math notebook. All words from previous years and grading periods should be understood.

Please remember that you are allowed to use your math notebook during quizzes and exams. Keep as much information in your math notebook as you can. Your math notebook should be of maximum use to you. Please organize your math notebook so that the information in it will help you!

Date
Classwork
Homework
8/26/2009
1/2 day

8/27/2009
First Full Day - Welcome

8/28/2009
70 Question Buckle Down
Pre-Assessment Test

8/31/2009
Pre-Assessment Results - Student Friendly ISAT Math Rubric -
Number Sense, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics
Sieve of Eratosthenes - Primes & Composites

9/1/2009

* Find all factors of numbers and find prime factorizations of numbers.

* Use prime factor to find every factor of a given number

LRI 320,  640,  960, 1125,
1560, 2000, 1260, 2200
9/2/2009
Use Euler's rule for using prime factors to identify how many factors a given
 number will have

Study for test -
including definition of
factors
9/3/2009
Math Test
No Homework
9/4/09
Field Day At Jefferson....

9/8/09
Introduction to Algebra - Solving Linear Equations in One Variable
problems on
white board
9/9/09
Rules to use when solving linear equations in one variable
problems on
white board
9/10/09
Review equation solving strategies and MATH TEST

9/11/09
A Half-Day of School - Professional Development
Review Math Test

9/14/09
Transform linear equations in one variable, (e.g. 6K-25=7-2k) into a pair of linear equations in two variables (e.g. Y=6K-25 AND Y=7-2K) and use each new pair of linear equations in two variables and the solution from the original problem (e.g. K=4) to create tables and graph each of the two new equations on the same coordinate axis.

9/15/09
More practice of previous days work.
7X+5=2X+10
5X-2=28-1X
2.1X+45.2=3.2-8.4X

9/16/09
Continued work on solving and graphing linear equations in one and two variables.
Analyze graphs, tables and equations of linear relationships to understand the ways that slope and the y-intecept can be expressed.
Use a graph, table, and equation to confirm te slope an y-intercept of linear relationships given in class.
 
9/17/09

 
9/18/09
Math Test

9/21/09


9/22/09


9/23/08

9/24/08
* Make tables and graphs to represent data;
* Describe relationships between variables;
* Use data patterns to make predictions.


9/25/09
Problems 1 - 8; Writing Equations of Lines
Problems 1-4 Additional Practice
9/26/09
Math Review and Math Test

9/28/09
Review Test (Using the point-slope formula to write y = mx + b equations of lines, and;
Practice applying effective strategies for writing linear equations (y = mx + b) from verbal, graphical, or table information.

    End of Chapter Questions - Due on Thursday
    Chapter One Problems 5, 6, 19-26
    Chapter Two Problems 1-3, 20-24, 25, 26-28, 37-42, 33, 24, 44-52


    9/29/09
    Professional Development for Staff
    Students no School

    9/30/09
    Questions on Work Due Thursday

    10/01/09
    Questions on Work Due Thursday

    10/02/09
    Math Review & Math Test
     
     
    10/05/09
    Problem 2.1 (pages 25 & 26)
    Continue to review chapter 2 problems assigned above.
     
    10/06/09
    Problem 2.2 (pages 28 & 29)
     
    Continue to review chapter 2 problems assigned above.
     
    10/07/09
    Problems 2.3 & 2.4 (pages 30 - 32)
    Continue to review chapter 2 problems assigned above.
     
    10/08/09
    Math Review and Math Test


     
    10/09/09
    1/2 day of school -
    Assembly
     



    10/13/09
     Introduction to New Book
    pages 2 - 10 Problems 1.1 and 1.2
     page 12, problems 1-10 and problem 14
     
    10/14/09
    page 11 Problem 1.3
     page 12 & 13 problems 15 - 25
     
    10/15/09
    problem 2.1
    Chapter 2 problems (page 23) numbers 1, 2 and 42 
     
    10/16/09
    Math Review and Math Test
     
     
    10/19/09
    Problem 2.2 and introduce Problem 2.3
     
     
    10/20/09
    Understand the concept of square root geometrically, as the side length of a square with known area
     Problems 4-6, 10, 14-18

    10/21/09
    Use geometric understanding of square roots to find lengths of line segments on a dot grid
     Problems 35-37, and 41

    10/22/09
    Deduce the Pythagorean Theorem through exploration
    Use the Pythagorean Theorem to find unknown side lengths of right triangles
    Problem 3.1
    Chapter 3 Problems 1, 2,5, 6, 8-12

     
    10/23/09
    Math Test - End of Grading Period One


    10/26/09
    Begin Grading Period Two -


    10/27/09
    Field Trip to Genesee Theater
    page 26 #42 and page 38 #'s 1, 2, 5, 6, 8-12

    10/28/09
    Review Homework and Complete Problem 3.3 (page 35)
    pages 42-44 #'s 24 & 27-35

    10/29/09
    Review homework and complete Problem 3.4 (page 36)
    pages 40 & 42 #'s 15-17 & 25

    10/30/09
    Review homework and Math Test
    organize math binder

    11/2/09
    Review test and page 47-48
    page 53 problems 1 & 2

    11/3/09
    Finding Unknown Side Lengths - Chapter 4, Problem 2; pages 49 & 50 problems 3-5, 13-16, 24 & 25

    11/4/09
    Practice ISAT Schedule
    Parent-teacher conferences 4:30-7:30PM
    Homework Review


    11/5/09
    Practice ISAT Schedule
    Parent-teacher conferences 4:30-7:23PM
    Homework Review


    11/6/09
    No School


    11/9/09
    Practice ISAT schedule
    Page 51 Analyzing Triangles
    Chapter 4 problems - 10, 11, 26-34 and 47-52

    11/10/09
    Practice ISAT schedule
    Chapter 4 problems - 12, 35, 53-58

    11/11/09
    No School


    11/12/09
    Math Reflections From Looking For Pythagoras....Homework Review and Completion


    11/13/09
    MATH REVIEW


    11/16/09
    Investigate the special properties of a 30-60-90 triangle
    Chapter 4 problems 10 & 11, 47 - 52

    11/17/09
    Homework Review and complete Problem 4.3 Analyzing Triangles


    11/18/09
    Review work from Monday and Tuesday and Chapter 4 problems 12, 35, 53 - 56
    Problem 4.4 Finding the Perimeter

    11/19/09
    Review Homework and complete Problem 4.4
    Looking Forward and Looking Back (pages 63-66)

    11/20/09
     Review and Math Test


    11/23/09
    New Book: Growing, Growing, Growing
    Problem of the Day 1.1

    Chapter 1 problems 1, 2, 3, 4

    11/24/09
    Problem of the Day 1.2

    Chapter 1 problems 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 39, 40, 41, and 42; and continue to work on extra credit math problems due Friday



    Happy Turkey Days


    11/30/09
    Problem of the Day 1.3
    Chapter 1, problems 22, 23, 47

    12/1/09
    Investigate Problem 1.4 from Growing, Growing, Growing titled: Getting Costs In Line for 10-15 minutes; Discuss results together; Consider strategies used, then work additional practice problems. Write out answers to turn in at the end of class.
    Chapter 1 problems: 25 through 30

    12/2/09
    Investigate Problem 2.1 from Growing, Growing, Growing titled: Examining Growth Patterns: Killer Plant Strikes Lake Victoria for 10-15 minutes; Discuss results together considering strategies used to help answer questions and then work out additional practice problems to turn in at the end of class.
    Questions from chapter 2; problems 1, 2, 4, 15, 16, 21

    12/3/09
    Investigate Problem 2.2 from Growing, Growing, Growing titled: Growing Mold for 10-15 minutes; Discuss results together considering strategies used to help answer questions and then work out additional practice problems to turn in at the end of class.
    Chapter 2 questions 5,6, & 8

    Chapter 2 questions 9 - 13, 24 - 27

    12/4/09
    Weekly Math Test
    12/7/09
    Investigate Problem 2.3 from Growing, Growing, Growing titled: Studying Snake Populations for 10-15 minutes; Discuss results together considering strategies used to help answer questions and then work out additional problems to turn in at the end of class.

    12/8/09
    Determine a non-whole number growth factor using information in a table or a graph; Use sample population data to write an equation to model population growth (problem 3.1).
    Chapter 3, problems 1 - 8
    24 - 30

    12/9/09
    Use tables, graphs, and equations to investigate the growth of an investment with a given growth rate (percent increase); determine the relation between growth rates and growth factors (problem 3.2).
    Chapter 3, problems 9 - 15, 18, 20
    12/10/09
    Use equations, graphs and tables to develop an understanding of compound growth; analyze the role of initial value (y-intercept) in compound growth (problem 3.3).
    Chapter 3, problems 21, 22, 23
    12/11/09
    Weekly Math Test


    12/14/09
    Use knowledge of exponential relationships to make tables and graphs and to write equations for exponential decay patterns; analyze and solve problems involving exponents and exponential decay (problem 4.1).
    Chapter 4, problems 1, 2, 8

    12/15/09
    recognize patterns of exponential decay in tables, graphs, and equations; Use information in a table or a graph to write an equation; Analyze an exponential decay relationship that is represented by an equation and use the equation to make a table and a graph (problem 4.2).
    Chapter 4, problems 3 - 5

    12/16/09
    Recognize an exponential decay pattern in a table and graph of experimental data; Write an exponential decay equation to model experimental data; Analyze and solve problems involving exponents and exponential decay (problem 4.3).
    Chapter 4, problems 6 and 7

    12/17/09
    Examine patterns in the exponential and standard forms of powers of whole numbers; Use patterns in powers to estimate the ones digits for unknown powers; Use patterns in powers to develop rules for operating with exponents; Become skillful in operating with exponents in numeric and algebraic expression (problems 5.1 & 5.2).
    Chapter 5, problems, 1 - 7, 54, 10 - 27, and 31

    12/18/09
    Math Test



    Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year

    1/4/10
    Review abilities to use knowledge of exponential relationships to make tables and graphs and to write equations for exponential decay patterns; analyze and solve problems involving exponents and exponential decay (problem 4.1).


    1/5/10
    Review abilities to recognize patterns of exponential decay in tables, graphs, and equations; Use information in a table or a graph to write an equation; Analyze an exponential decay relationship that is represented by an equation and use the equation to make a table and a graph (problem 4.2)


    1/6/10
    Recognize an exponential decay pattern in a table and graph of experimental data; Write an exponential decay equation to model experimental data; Analyze and solve problems involving exponents and exponential decay (problem 4.3)
    chapter 4 problem 13

    1/7/10
    Use atterns in the exponential and standard forms of powers of whole numbers; Use patterns in powers to estimate the ones digits for unknown powers; Use patterns in powers to develop rules for operating with exponents; Become skillful in operating with exponents in numeric and algebraic expression (problems 5.1 & 5.2).chapter 4 homework review
    1/8/10
    Weekly Math Test


    1/11/10
    Math Reflections from Looking for Pythagoras and Growing, Growing, Growing - Final Exam preparations and review

    1/12/10
    Math Reflections from Looking for Pythagoras and Growing, Growing, Growing (continued)

    1/13/10

    Chapter 5, problems, 1 - 7, 54, 10 - 27, and 31
    1/14/10
    Final Exam (Two Books: Looking For Pythagoras and Growing, Growing, Growing)

    1/15/10
    Records Day


    1/19/10



    1/20/10
    Begin Work In New Book (Frogs, Fleas, and Painted Cubes: Quadratic Relationships) Look at tables and graphs to explore properties of quadratic relationships (problem 1.1).
    page 11, problems 1, 2, 16

    1/21/10
    Identify patterns in tables and graphs of quadratic relationships; use tables and graphs to predict the fixed perimeter and maximum area for a family of rectangles with a fixed perimeter (problem 1.2).
    page 11+ problems 3, 5, 17 - 25

    1/22/10
    Write an equation that describes the relationship between the length and area of rectangles with a fixed perimeter; Use a quadratic equation to describe the graph and table of a quadratic relationship; Use the equation, graph, and table to solve problems about quadratic relationships (problem 1.3).
    page 11+ problems 6 - 8, 1 - 13

    1/25/10
    Equivalent Quadratic Expressions (introduction) 2.1
    page 30, problem 1

    1/26/10
    Represent a quadratic relationship in expanded form and factored form as two equivalent ways to write an expression for the area of a rectangle that has been subdivided into two rectangles (problem 2.2).
    page 30+ problems 2-4; & 8-16

    1/27/10
    Write equivalent quadratic expressions for the area of rectangles in:
    x^2 + bx + c form; Use an area model to explain the Distributive Property; Multiply two binomials by applying understanding of the Distributive Property (problem 2.3).
    page 30+ problems 17 - 28

    1/28/10
    Use the area model and Distributive Property to rewrite an expression that is in expanded form into an equivalent expression in factored form (problem 2.4).
    page 30+ problems 29 - 39

    1/29/10
    Weekly Math Test


    2/01/10
    Associate specific characteristics presented in the graph of a parabola with numerical features of quadratic equations in factored and expanded forms; Predict the shape and features of a graph from the expanded and factored form of a quadratic equation (problem 2.4).
    page 30+ problems 40 - 42, 44 - 47, 57 - 60.

    2/02/10
    A Closer look at Parabolas - Predict the shape and features of a graph from the expanded and factored form of a quadratic equation (vertex, y-intercept, x-intercept, line of symmetry) - problem 2.5Chapter 2 problems 40 - 42,
    44 - 47, 57 - 60

    2/03/10
    Write an equation for a quadratic relationship represented by triangular numbers; use tables and graphs to identify patterns of change for quadratic relationships (problem 3.1)Chapter 3 problems 1 - 3, 20, 21, 23 - 25
    2/04/10
    Observe how one equation may be used to model different contexts; analyze patterns of change in tables for quadratic relationships (problem 3.2)Chapter 3 problems 9 - 11,
    29 - 31

    2/05/10
    Weekly Math Test

    2/08/10
    Problem 4.1 - Tracking A Ball - Interpreting a Table and an EquationChapter 4 problems 1 - 4
    2/09/10
    Institute Day


    2/10/10
    Problem 4.2 - Measuring Jumps - Comparing Quadratic RelationshipsChapter 4 problems 18 - 22, 25, and 26
    2/11/10
    Chapter 4, Section 3: Putting It All Together - Functions and Patterns of ChangeChapter 4 problems 5 - 8; & 11 - 17
    2/12/10
    Weekly Math Test


    2/15/10
    President's Day - Legal Holiday


    2/16/10
    Chapter 4 Section 4: Painted Cubes - Looking At Several FunctionsChapter 4 problems 27 - 30
    2/17/10
    Review Book Frogs, Fleas, & Painted Cubes
    Math Reflections Chapters 1-4

    2/18/10
    End of Book Test - Frogs, Fleas, & Painted Cubes

    2/19/10
    Illinois Standards Achievement Test - Math Boot Camp
    50 problems

    2/22/10
    Illinois Standards Achievement Test - Math Boot Camp50 problems

    2/23/10
    Illinois Standards Achievement Test - Math Boot Camp50 problems

    2/24/10
    Illinois Standards Achievement Test - Math Boot Camp50 problems

    2/25/10
    Illinois Standards Achievement Test - Math Boot Camp50 problems

    2/26/10
    Illinois Standards Achievement Test - Math Boot Camp50 problems

    3/1/10
    ISAT Pre-View


    3/2/10
    ISAT schedule


    3/3/10
    ISAT schedule


    3/4/10
    ISAT schedule


    3/5/10
    ISAT schedule


    3/8/10
    Begin New Book - Chapter 1 Problem 1
    Chapter 1 Problems 1, 27, 28

    3/9/10
    Chapter 1 Problem 2 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 1 Problems 2 - 6, 29

    3/10/10
    Chapter 1 Problem 3 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 1 Problems 7-18,31-33

    3/11/10
    Chapter 1 Problem 4 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 1 Problems 19 - 26, 30

    3/12/10
    Chapter 2 Problem 1 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 2 Problems 1-4. 18-20

    3/15/10
    Chapter 2 Problem 2 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 2 Problems 5-9,21-25, 41-44

    3/16/10
    Chapter 2 Problem 3 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 2 Problems 10-14, 26-33

    3/17/10
    Chapter 2 Problem 4 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 2 Problems 15 - 17

    3/18/10
    Chapter 2 Problem 4 in Samples and Populations
    continued

    3/19/10
    Chapter 3 Problem 1 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 3 Problems 1,2,8-11

    3/25/10
    Chapter 3 Problem 2 in Samples and Populations
    Chapter 3 Problems 3-7,12-23

    3/26/10
    Final Day of Grading Period 3! - 2:19PM Spring Break Begins!!!

    4/5/10
    Chapter 4 Problem 1 in Samples and PopulationsChapter 4 problems 1, 4-8
    4/6/10
    Return From Spring Break! Review Chapter 3 - M&M problem page 45


    4/7/10
    Relating Two Variables: Chapter Four - Problem 4.1
    Problems 1, 7 & 8

    4/8/10
    Writing An Equation to Describe A Relationship - Problem 4.2
    Problems 2, 10 - 13

    4/9/10
    Human Development Index and Life Expectancies - Problem 4.3
    Problems 3 & 14 - 26

    4/12/10
    Chapter Review & Test


    4/13/10
    NEW BOOK - Say It With Symbols - Problem 1.1
    Chapter 1 problems 1, 2, 18-24

    4/14/10
    Problem 1.2
    Chapter 1 problems 3, 4, 25, 26

    4/15/09
    Problem 1.3
    Chapter 1 problems 5, 6

    4/16/09
    Problem 1.4
    Chapter 1 problems 8, 9, 12-14 & 51

    4/19/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    4/20/09
    Problem 2.1
    Chapter 2 problems 2, 3-5 & 13-15

    4/21/09
    Problem 2.2
    Chapter 2 problems 6-8 & 19, 20

    4/22/09
    Problem 2.3
    Chapter 2 problems 12, 27-29, 39

    4/23/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    4/26/09
    Problem 3.1
    Chapter 3 problems 1, 4-7 & 30, 31,

    4/27/09
    Problem 3.2
    Chapter 3 problems 8 - 15 & 34

    4/28/09
    Problem 3.3
    Chapter 3 problems 18 - 20

    4/29/09
    Problem 3.4
    Chapter 3 problems 21 - 26 & 43





    5/1/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    5/4/09
    Problem 4.1
    Chapter 4 problems 1, 2, 21 - 23

    5/5/09
    Problem 4.2
    Chpater 4 problems 5, 7, 26 - 29 & 33 - 35

    5/6/09
    Problem 4.3
    Chapter 4 problems 11 - 18 & 36, 37

    5/7/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    5/8/09
    Problem 5.1
    Chapter 5 problems 1 - 3

    5/11/09
    Problem 5.2
    Chapter 5 problems 4 - 7 & 19 - 28

    5/12/09
    Problem 5.3
    Chapter 5 probs 9 - 11 & 32 - 37

    5/13/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    5/14/09
    NEW BOOK - The Shapes of Algebra - Problem 1.1
    Chapter 1 problems 1, 2, 24 - 27, 31 - 33, 35 - 46

    5/15/09
    Problem 1.2
    Chapter 1 problems 4 - 16 & 49

    5/18/09
    Problem 1.3
    Chapter 1 problems 17 - 23 & 52 - 55

    5/19/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    5/20/09
    Problem 2.1
    Chapter 2 problems 1 - 6 & 13 - 22

    5/21/09
    Problem 2.2
    Chapter 2 problem 7

    5/22/09
    Problem 2.3
    Chapter 2 problems 8 - 11

    5/26/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    5/27/09
    Problem 3.1
    Chapter 3 problems 1 - 8 & 28 - 35

    5/28/09
    Problem 3.2
    Chapter 3 problems 15 - 27 & 36 - 48

    5/29/09
    Problem 3.3
    Chapter 3 problems 10 - 14

    6/1/09
    Math Reflections and Homework Assessment


    6/2/09
    Problem 4.1
    Chapter 4 problems 1 - 7

    6/3/09
    Review and Final Exam - Make Up Snow Days -


    6/4/09
    Review and Final Exam - Make UP Snow Days - Graduation Date?







     

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