Today we will begin reviewing solving two-step equations. We will be using this website. You must continue working these problems until you get at least 10 questions correct.
May 10:
Today we will review adding and subtracting integers. You will use a website that we used way back at the beginning of the school year. You must continue reworking the problems until you score a 100%. Please follow these steps to locate the website:
1) Click on Integer Websites on the right hand side of the blog.
2) On the sqworl, click on the option for the Magic Potion
3) Click on Tests for Practicing.
4) Click on Test Adding and Subtracting
May 5:
Today we will have a battle of the best problem-solver. You will have about 10 minutes for each website to become the student who can have the best results before we switch to the next website.
Ready, set, go....
Peg Game - Can you be the first student to just leave one peg?
Tower of Hanoi - Can you be the first student to move all the discs to Peg C? Can you do it in the least number of moves?
Crossing the River - Can you be the first student to get the wolf, the goat, and the cabbage across the river?
Leapfrog - Can you be the first student to swap sides for the blue and green frogs? Can you do it in the least number of moves?
April 29:
We will have a shortened class today due to the CATS pep rally. You will have opportunity to review your answers from yesterday's Show What You Know. The remaining time we will use the websites below to review topics that we did not get to this school year but that you have had in previous years.
Interpreting Stem & Leaf Plots
More Interpreting Stem & Leaf Plots
Calculate Mean, Median, Mode, Range from Data Displays
More Calculate Mean, Median, Mode, Range from Data Displays
April 28:
Today you will have an opportunity to Show What You Know about Volume, Transformations, and Dilations. Be sure to work slowly and read each question carefully.
April 26:
Today we will go over the answers and how to work each of the practice problems from yesterday. We will then use the websites below to continue practicing these skills.
Volume of Rectangular Prism Practice Problems (Select Chapter 10 Lesson 7)
Volume Cubes and Rectangular Prisms
Reflections - find the coordinates
Reflections - graph the image
Translations, Reflections, and Rotations
Dilation Practice - Finding the Coordinates
Dilation Practice- Creating a Dilation on a Coordinate Plane
April 25:
Today you will be working on these practice problems to review for your Show What You Know about Volume, Transformations, and Dilations. We will be taking this test on Thursday and Friday this week.
April 22:
Today we will be using Geogebra to continue our study of dilations.
April 21:
Today we will continue exploring dilations. You will need the notes that you took yesterday from the notebook software lesson. We will also be using the websites below.
More Exploring Dilations
Exploring Lengths in Dilations
Dilation Practice - Finding the Coordinates
Dilation Practice- Creating a Dilation on a Coordinate Plane
April 20:
Click here for today's warm-up on functions. You need to work the ten questions carefully because I will be taking a grade at the end.
Click here for the notebook software lesson we will be using in class today. You will also need a sheet of paper for taking notes.
April 19:
Today we will be working with translations and reflections. The websites that we will be using in class are below.
Reflections - find the coordinates
Translations - graph the image
Reflections - graph the image
April 18:
Today I will be passing back your Show What You Know about Circles and Area of Shaded Regions and Compound Figures. You will be working on the corrections for this assessment. When you are finished you can play games from the blog site.
April 15:
Today you will finish your practice problems over the volume of rectangular prisms. After checking our answers, we will begin exploring transformations (slides - translations, turns - rotations, and flips - reflections) using this website.
April 14:
April 13:
WarmUp Site for Percents
Today we will finish identifying and naming three-dimensional figures and determining the number of faces, edges, and vertices. We will also begin exploring the volume of a rectangular prism. Practice your problem-solving skills with this website and this website.
Volume Exploration #1
April 11:
Today you will begin independently reviewing three dimensional objects.
Start with this website. Explore the About section. Then take the quiz and work with faces, edges, and vertices.
Online Practice #1 - Shapes in Space (This site will review two-dimensional figures as well)
Online Practice #2 - Solid Figure Factory
Online Practice #3 - Naming Three-Dimensional Shapes
Online Practice #4 - Number of Faces
Online Practice #5 - Number of Vertices
Online Practice #6 - Number of Edges
Use the tutorial videos below to see if you can figure out how to create these three dimensional figures using Google SketchUp: rectangular prism, square pyramid, sphere, cylinder, cone, triangular pyramid, hexagonal prism, cube, triangular prism
March 21:
Today we will begin working to find the missing side lengths of compound figures.
Click here for Team Member A's Answers
Click here for Team Member B's Answers
March 17:
Today we will finish working with circumference of a circle and begin working with the area of a circle. Can you discover how to calculate it on your own?
Online games to practice finding area of circle:
KnowledgeBox Basketball Geometry - Area of Circles
March 15:
Today you will review the questions that you missed on the last Show What You Know using these videos.
Online games to practice finding circumference:
KnowledgeBox Basketball Geometry - Circumference of Circles
March 11:
Today we will begin discussing circles, reviewing diameter and radius. We will also begin to review the number pi and how it is used in finding the circumference of a circle.
Exploring Radius and Diameter
Interactive #2 to explore the relationship between diameter and circumference
Circle Sites for Google Earth
March 3:
Today we will begin reviewing for the Show What You Know early next week. To be successful on this test, you need to have mastered the I Can statements listed below.
Pythagorean Theorem Basic Problems - complete 7 problems and then move on to the next link
Pythagorean Theorem Word Problems - complete #1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11
Identifying Quadrilaterals
More Area Practice - Sign in using the username 089owen. Click on Shape. Then Select Area 1 - Easy Level to practice area of rectangles, Medium Level to practice area of triangles. You can also select Area 2 - Easy Level to practice area of parallelograms, Medium Level to practice area of trapezoids.
March 1:
Today you will practice finding the area and perimeter of triangles and quadrilaterals by completing these practice problems independently. If you get stuck, first refer to the problems we worked together in class yesterday. Then review the videos on this blog. Finally, raise your hand to ask a question. We are getting ready for a Show What You Know later this week so be sure you are mastering this material.
February 28:
Today we will review the formulas that we discovered yesterday for area of a parallelogram and area of a triangle. We will also discover the formula for the area of a trapezoid. We will then work through these practice problems together. Be sure you understand how to work all these problems because tomorrow you will work practice problems independently.
February 25:
Today we will begin looking at area, focusing on identifying the base and height of the quadrilaterals. Click here for today's notebook software lesson. Click here for the exploratory website.
February 24:Today we will go over the answers to the notebook software practice problems that you completed yesterday. We will also explore Google Earth and use it to calculate the perimeter of real buildings such as the Pentagon in Washington D.C.
February 23:Today we will begin reviewing perimeter. Click here for the notebook software problems that you need to complete. Also, if you didn't finish building your robot yesterday on the perimeter website, you need to finish those practice problems today.
February 22: Due to touring OHS this morning, we will have shortened classes. We will begin by completing the quadrilaterals quiz that we took yesterday. I removed the names of the pictures, so there's no cheating this time! When you make a 100% on this quiz, you should use this website to review perimeter.
February 21 Today we will continue with classifying quadrilaterals. We will review using a smartboard activity. You will then take a short quiz to make sure you can identify quadrilaterals. You must make a 100% on this quiz before moving on.
Quadrilaterals Quiz
February 18:Today we will begin classifying quadrilaterals.
Classifying Quadrilaterals Quest
Quadrilateral Properties Exploratory Website
February 11:Today we will continue working with the Pythagorean Theorem by using it to solve real-world applications. Click here to access the notebook software file. Try to answer three problems (skip #2) on this website. After you have solved them, watch the videos to see if you got the answer right and if your work is correct.
February 10:
NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY!!!
February 9:
No class due to Red Card Bowling Trip.
February 8:Today we will finish our book about the Pythagorean Theorem, What's Your Angle, Pythagoras? Click here for the website we will be using to practice finding the hypotenuse of a right triangle.
February 7:Today we will begin on our next lesson about the Pythagorean Theorem. Click here to access the notebook lesson that we will use in class.
February 4:Today you will have the opportunity to Show What You Know about Geometry Vocabulary and Angles. Be sure to read each question carefully.
February 3:Today will be our final day of review for the Show What You Know about Geometry Vocabulary and Angles. I would study the Geometry worksheet very carefully.
February 2:Click here to access a copy of the Geometry Worksheet for additional practice for the Show What You Know.
February 1:Click here to access the geometry review for today.
January 28:Click here to access the notebook software file that contains many of the problems from your geometry practice problems worksheet.
January 27:Today you will finish the practice problems on the worksheet and try to correct the ones that you have already completed. Here are the "I Can" statements that you need to make sure you can show that you have mastered.
January 26:
SNOW DAY!! Hope you enjoyed your day off!
January 25:Today you will be working on a worksheet to review all of the skills and vocabulary we have studied so far in our geometry unit. Once you have mastered all of the practice problems on this worksheet, you will be ready to Show What You Know!!
January 21:
NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY!!!
January 20:
NO SCHOOL - SNOW DAY!!!
January 19 - Click here to access the website to practice.
January 18 - Today we will finish classifying triangles. We will also use these websites (Website #1 and Website #2) to explore the sum of the angles of a triangle. For practice problems, go to www.supermathsworld.com. For the username, enter 089owen. Then click on Kids, Angles, and Level 8. We will also begin solving for missing angles, applying all the properties of angles that we have learned so far. Click here for a self-assessing website to begin practicing this skill.
January 17 -
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 13:Click here to access today's lesson.
January 10:Today we will practice determining the supplement and complement of an angle as well as classifying angles as corresponding, alternate interior, alternate exterior, and vertical. Click here to access the notebook software lesson.
January 5:Today we will work on using correct notation to name lines, rays, segments, and angles. We will also explore supplementary and complementary angles.
I can use correct notation to name lines, rays, segments, and angles.
I can determine the supplement and complement of an angle.
Website to practice supplementary and complementary angles.
January 4:Today we will continue with our Geometry unit and use angle rulers to measure and construct angles.
I can measure angles using an angle ruler.
January 3:Welcome back!!! I hope everyone had a great Christmas break!!!
Today we will begin our Geometry unit by using Geogebra to review lines, segments, rays, points, and angles.
I can identify and use notation to name lines, segments, rays, and points.
I can classify lines as parallel, perpendicular, horizontal, perpendicular, and intersecting.
I can classify angles and use notation to name them.
I can measure angles using an angle ruler.
December 10:Today we will be relating number patterns to the picture patterns we looked at yesterday. You will also rework the problems that you missed on your Show What You Know about Solving Inequalities.
December 9:Today we will continue investigating patterns through picture patterns. We will be using the third website posted yesterday about MatchSticks. You will also be using the snipping tool to capture these patterns to your notes.
December 8:Today we will begin looking at patterns and writing the rules for patterns. Here are some of the websites we will be using in class.
MathPlayground - Function Machines
Sequences - Common Difference
Patterns with MatchSticks
December 7:Are you ready to Show What You Know about Inequalities? I hope so!! Remember, work carefully to avoid careless mistakes such as forgetting to switch the sign when multiplying/dividing by a negative number.
December 6:Today we will review for tomorrow's Show What You Know about Inequalities.
December 3:Click here to access the answers to yesterday's practice problems and how to work each problem. For additional practice on solving inequalities, try this website.
December 2:Today we will be working in class on some practice problems for inequalities. We are getting ready for a Show What You Know next week!
December 1:Today we will begin solving inequalities.
November 30:
Click here to access today's notebook software lesson on inequalities.
November 29:Today we will begin our unit on inequalities.
Practice Website #2
November 19:
Click here to access today's Show What You Know about Equations. Be sure to check each answer with the calculator by storing your solution!!! NO CARELESS MISTAKES!!!!
November 16:
Click here to access today's first practice problem.
November 11:
Today we will start using equations to solve geometry related problems. Click here to access the notebook lesson.
November 10:
Today we will be playing Around the Room Bingo to review solving equations. We are almost finished with all the types we will study!!
November 9:
Today we will be solving equations that require the distributive property and combining like terms.
October 28:
Today we will be finishing the practice problems. If you have already finished all 16 problems and I have checked your work and answers, then you should play this Solving Equations - Connect Four game with a partner. You need to both write down each problem and show all your work. You may also try this problem solving website when you have completed the game.
October 25:
Click here to access today's lesson.
October 21:
Today we will wrap up solving one-step and two-step equations using algebra tiles. Click here to access the practice problems.
October 20:
Today we will continue solving one-step and two-step equations using algebra tiles.
October 19:
Today we will begin solving one-step and two-step equations using algebra tiles. We will be using this website in class.
October 6:
Today you will have an opportunity to Show What You Know about everything we have learned this quarter. You may use the online review from yesterday to help you. You may not use a calculator but you may use your multiplication chart.
October 5:
Click here to access a review for tomorrow's Show What You Know. Remember, to access this lesson at home, you will need to follow the directions on the blog home page about opening Notebook Software files.
October 4:
Today we will continue working with evaluating expressions. First, you need to complete problems 1 - 10 from the practice problems on Friday without a calculator. When you finished, you may then use a calculator to complete the remaining 5 problems. After you are completely finished with all 16 problems, click here to access the steps demonstrating how to work each problem.
October 1:
Click here to access the notes for evaluating expressions as well as the practice problems that we will be working on in class today. Click here for the completed notes (with the answers filled in). Click here to access the steps explaining how to check your answers using a graphing calculator.
September 28:
Today we will finish our exploratory activity on square roots. We will also begin evaluating expressions.
Online games to practice calculating square roots:
Flash Cards
Videos to view to review calculating square roots:
Pearson Prentice Hall
Here is the song about order of operations that we viewed in class.
Here are some websites you can use to practice evaluating expressions:
Evaluating Expressions
Late Delivery
Here are some videos you can view to review how to evaluate expressions:
Pearson Prentice Hall
Here are some websites you can use to practice order of operations:
Order of Operations Four
E-Lab Order of Operations
Exploring Order of Operations
The Order of Operations Millionaire
Here are some websites you can use to practice evaluating exponents.
Saxon Math - Comparing Numbers with Exponents
Slider Math
September 20:
Today we will review for the EXPLORE test which you will take tomorrow. Be sure to avoid any careless mistakes and answer EVERY question.
September 16:
Click here to access the practice problems for the distributive property.
September 13:
Click here for the voicethread which contains an explanation of every problem from the Show What You Know from Friday.
September 9:
Click here for today's warm-up.
Click here to access today's lesson on the distributive property.
Visual Model of the Distributive Property
September 8:
Click here for today's warm-up.
September 7:
Click here for today's warm-up.
Click here to access the combining like terms notes and practice problems.
September 2:
Click here to access today's lesson on combining like terms.
September 1:
Click here to access the revised common assessment. Take your time!! Go slow!! Don't make any careless mistakes!
August 31:
Keep working to master adding and subtracting integers. Don't forget that you can use the integer websites to quiz yourself. Strive for 100% correct! You can do it! Click here to access the common assessment that we will be retaking later this week.
August 27:
Row Game Activity to review adding and subtracting integers.
August 23:
You will have a chance to "Show What You Know" about integers tomorrow. Be prepared!
Click here to access today's lesson.
Practice Comparing Integers
August 20:
Today's WarmUp
August 19:
Today's WarmUpAugust 18:
Today's WarmUp
Click here to access the integers voicethread.
Voicethread Question 1
Voicethread Question 2
Voicethread Question 3
Voicethread Question 4
Voicethread Question 5
August 16:
Please complete this survey to help me get to know you a little better.
August 12:
Review a little bit about integers using this website. You should complete the first 5 activities. Use the Flash Game Maximizer to make the screen size larger. Then complete this pre-assessment.
