Yesterday's Work: Units 7 & 8
8th Grade: Honors Algebra
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016.
1. Receive the Unit 8 Test Back. Put on p115.
2. Turn to p.55 - p58 in your INB.
3. Practice using the Pythagorean Theorem: Front Back
Monday, March 21st, 2016.
1. Mr. Barnes wants to give you an extra class to work on the Unit 8 Test.
2. CW/HW: Pythagorean Theorem
Friday, March 18th, 2016.
1. Unit 8 Test.
Thursday, March 17th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work and ask questions.
2. p113: Factoring Technique #4: How Do I Factor a Polynomial by Grouping?
3. p114: How do I Factoring "Completely"
4. Finish the Practice Test. Check your answers to get ready for tomorrow's test.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016.
1. Let's check yesterday's work. Ask good questions.
2. Page 5 of the Unit 8 Practice Test
3. Check your answers as you go.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work from yesterday.
2. Notes, p104 & 105: Lesson 8.3, continued. How Do We Divide Polynomials?
3. CW/HW: Pages 3 & 4 of the Unit 8 Practice Test
Monday, March 14th, 2016. π day!
1. An overview of Unit 8.
2. Unit 8 Practice Test, part 1: Add, Subtract, Multiply Polynomials: Front Back
3. HW: Finish Part 1 of the Unit 8 Practice Test. Check your answers: Front Back
Friday, March 11th, 2016.
1. BOSS LEVEL Pop quiz (take 2)
2. Lesson #8.4: Factoring Technique #3: Difference of Two Squares
3. CW: Difference of Two Squares Practice
Thursday, March 10th, 2016.
1. Check in: How are the Boss Level Problems?
2. Solve a Boss Level Problem for 10 points.
3. Let's Practice more! Solve as many Boss Problems as you can.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016.
1. Let's check our Level 2 problems. (but you probably already know if you are right or not)
2. p111: Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing, example 4 (Boss Level)
3. Ready to take on some boss problems? It's dangerous to go alone! Take an X-Box with you!
4. CW/HW: Boss Level Problems. (cue the music)
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016.
1. Let's check your answers so far.
2. p110: Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing, example 3
3. Keep practicing! Check as you go. Factor on, children!
Monday, March 7th, 2016.
1. p109: Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing, example 2
2. CW & HW: Un-FOIL-ing Practice
Thursday & Friday, March 3rd & 4th, 2016.
1. Let's check your work.
2. p108: Lesson 8.4: How Do We Factor Polynomials?
Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing
3. CW: Un-FOIL-ing Practice.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016.
1. Let's check answers to homework.
2. More GCF practice. Finish the worksheet from yesterday.
3. Check answers. Master the content!
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016.
1. Let's check our work.
2. p104: Lesson 8.3, cont'd: How Do We Divide Polynomials?
3. p106 & 107: Lesson 8.4: How Do We Factor Polynomials?
Factoring Technique #1: Factoring out the GCF
4. HW#8.4A: Factoring out the GCF 1 - 8
Monday, February 29th, 2016.
1. A look at a few equations from Friday.
2. p103 & 104: Lesson 8.3: How Do We Divide Polynomials?
3. p105: Skip for now. We'll finish this later......
4. HW #8.3: Dividing Polynomials
Friday, February 26th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work.
2. p101 & 102: Lesson 8.2, cont'd: Several more multiplication examples.
3. Let's look at some more Dolciani Problems. They snuck a few equations in there! CW: 37 - 42
Thursday, February 25th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work: part 1 part 2
2. A closer look at #14: p100: Lesson 8.2, continued: Multiplying Polynomials
3. HW: More polynomial multiplication practice 17 - 28 (from Dolciani book)
Wednesday, February 24th, 2016.
1. Finish up your MAP Test.
2. p98 & 99 in your notes: Lesson 8.2, continued: Multiplying Polynomials
3. Finish 1 - 21 from last Friday.
Monday & Tuesday, February 22nd and 23rd, 2016.
1. MAP Testing. Bring a book for when you are done.
Friday, February 19th, 2016.
1. Let's check our algebra and fix any errors.
2. Remember the work from February 11th and 12th? Neither Do I. Let's check our answers.
3. p98: Lesson 8.2, cont'd: How Do We Multiply Polynomials? (more binomial times binomials)
4. Polynomial Practice from the Dolciani book: Number 1 to "as-many-as-you-can"
Thursday, February 18th, 2016.
1. Let's check our answers for yesterday's homework.
2. p96 & p97: Lesson 8.2, cont'd: How Do We Multiply Polynomials?
3. HW: Finish the Polynomial worksheet from yesterday.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work from yesterday.
2. p95: An important note on the difference between addition and multiplication.
3. p96: Lesson 8.2: How Do We Multiply Polynomials?
4. HW #8.2: Multiplying Polynomials 1 - 13
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016.
1. Be good for the sub and get your work done.
Friday, February 12th, 2016.
1. Let's look at the answers for 1 - 8.
2. Finish the rest of the worksheet for practice.
Thursday, February 11th, 2016.
1. p91: Unit 7 Quiz
2. p92: Title Page - Unit 8: Polynomials
3. p93: Lesson 8.0: What is a Polynomial?
4. p94: Lesson 8.1 How Do I Add and Subtract Polynomials?
5. HW: 1 - 8
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 9th & 10th, 2016.
1. Be good to the substitute and increase your knowledge of rational numbers.
Friday, February 5th, 2016.
1. Unit 7 Quiz
2. No HW
Thursday, February 4th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work on Mr. Barnes's Self-Destructive Cannon
2. Unit 7 Practice Quiz
3. Check your answers to prepare for tomorrow's test.
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016.
1. Let's check our homework.
2. The Self Destructive Cannon (p89):
Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016.
1. Receive the Unit 8 Test Back. Put on p115.
2. Turn to p.55 - p58 in your INB.
3. Practice using the Pythagorean Theorem: Front Back
Monday, March 21st, 2016.
1. Mr. Barnes wants to give you an extra class to work on the Unit 8 Test.
2. CW/HW: Pythagorean Theorem
Friday, March 18th, 2016.
1. Unit 8 Test.
Thursday, March 17th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work and ask questions.
2. p113: Factoring Technique #4: How Do I Factor a Polynomial by Grouping?
3. p114: How do I Factoring "Completely"
4. Finish the Practice Test. Check your answers to get ready for tomorrow's test.
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016.
1. Let's check yesterday's work. Ask good questions.
2. Page 5 of the Unit 8 Practice Test
3. Check your answers as you go.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work from yesterday.
2. Notes, p104 & 105: Lesson 8.3, continued. How Do We Divide Polynomials?
3. CW/HW: Pages 3 & 4 of the Unit 8 Practice Test
Monday, March 14th, 2016. π day!
1. An overview of Unit 8.
2. Unit 8 Practice Test, part 1: Add, Subtract, Multiply Polynomials: Front Back
3. HW: Finish Part 1 of the Unit 8 Practice Test. Check your answers: Front Back
Friday, March 11th, 2016.
1. BOSS LEVEL Pop quiz (take 2)
2. Lesson #8.4: Factoring Technique #3: Difference of Two Squares
3. CW: Difference of Two Squares Practice
Thursday, March 10th, 2016.
1. Check in: How are the Boss Level Problems?
2. Solve a Boss Level Problem for 10 points.
3. Let's Practice more! Solve as many Boss Problems as you can.
Wednesday, March 9th, 2016.
1. Let's check our Level 2 problems. (but you probably already know if you are right or not)
2. p111: Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing, example 4 (Boss Level)
3. Ready to take on some boss problems? It's dangerous to go alone! Take an X-Box with you!
4. CW/HW: Boss Level Problems. (cue the music)
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016.
1. Let's check your answers so far.
2. p110: Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing, example 3
3. Keep practicing! Check as you go. Factor on, children!
Monday, March 7th, 2016.
1. p109: Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing, example 2
2. CW & HW: Un-FOIL-ing Practice
Thursday & Friday, March 3rd & 4th, 2016.
1. Let's check your work.
2. p108: Lesson 8.4: How Do We Factor Polynomials?
Factoring Technique #2: Un-FOIL-ing
3. CW: Un-FOIL-ing Practice.
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016.
1. Let's check answers to homework.
2. More GCF practice. Finish the worksheet from yesterday.
3. Check answers. Master the content!
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016.
1. Let's check our work.
2. p104: Lesson 8.3, cont'd: How Do We Divide Polynomials?
3. p106 & 107: Lesson 8.4: How Do We Factor Polynomials?
Factoring Technique #1: Factoring out the GCF
4. HW#8.4A: Factoring out the GCF 1 - 8
Monday, February 29th, 2016.
1. A look at a few equations from Friday.
2. p103 & 104: Lesson 8.3: How Do We Divide Polynomials?
3. p105: Skip for now. We'll finish this later......
4. HW #8.3: Dividing Polynomials
Friday, February 26th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work.
2. p101 & 102: Lesson 8.2, cont'd: Several more multiplication examples.
3. Let's look at some more Dolciani Problems. They snuck a few equations in there! CW: 37 - 42
Thursday, February 25th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work: part 1 part 2
2. A closer look at #14: p100: Lesson 8.2, continued: Multiplying Polynomials
3. HW: More polynomial multiplication practice 17 - 28 (from Dolciani book)
Wednesday, February 24th, 2016.
1. Finish up your MAP Test.
2. p98 & 99 in your notes: Lesson 8.2, continued: Multiplying Polynomials
3. Finish 1 - 21 from last Friday.
Monday & Tuesday, February 22nd and 23rd, 2016.
1. MAP Testing. Bring a book for when you are done.
Friday, February 19th, 2016.
1. Let's check our algebra and fix any errors.
2. Remember the work from February 11th and 12th? Neither Do I. Let's check our answers.
3. p98: Lesson 8.2, cont'd: How Do We Multiply Polynomials? (more binomial times binomials)
4. Polynomial Practice from the Dolciani book: Number 1 to "as-many-as-you-can"
Thursday, February 18th, 2016.
1. Let's check our answers for yesterday's homework.
2. p96 & p97: Lesson 8.2, cont'd: How Do We Multiply Polynomials?
3. HW: Finish the Polynomial worksheet from yesterday.
Wednesday, February 17th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work from yesterday.
2. p95: An important note on the difference between addition and multiplication.
3. p96: Lesson 8.2: How Do We Multiply Polynomials?
4. HW #8.2: Multiplying Polynomials 1 - 13
Tuesday, February 16th, 2016.
1. Be good for the sub and get your work done.
Friday, February 12th, 2016.
1. Let's look at the answers for 1 - 8.
2. Finish the rest of the worksheet for practice.
Thursday, February 11th, 2016.
1. p91: Unit 7 Quiz
2. p92: Title Page - Unit 8: Polynomials
3. p93: Lesson 8.0: What is a Polynomial?
4. p94: Lesson 8.1 How Do I Add and Subtract Polynomials?
5. HW: 1 - 8
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 9th & 10th, 2016.
1. Be good to the substitute and increase your knowledge of rational numbers.
Friday, February 5th, 2016.
1. Unit 7 Quiz
2. No HW
Thursday, February 4th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work on Mr. Barnes's Self-Destructive Cannon
2. Unit 7 Practice Quiz
3. Check your answers to prepare for tomorrow's test.
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2016.
1. Let's check our homework.
2. The Self Destructive Cannon (p89):
3. CW/HW: Design a parabola on page 90 to compare time (x) and height (y) of the cannonball.
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016.
1. Let's check our work. Do you have a beautiful parabola?
2. Dave's Problem (page 87):
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016.
1. Let's check our work. Do you have a beautiful parabola?
2. Dave's Problem (page 87):
3. CW/HW: Design a parabola with time on the x-axis and height on the y-axis on page 88.
Monday, February 1st, 2016.
1. Lesson 7.2: Where are Quadratic Functions in the "Real World"?
2. p85 and 86: Lesson 7.2. "An Object in Motion"
3. HW: Make a beautiful graph of Chris's Object. Use a calculator if you like.
Friday, January 29th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work (scroll to bottom)
2. p83 & 84 in your INB: Lesson 7.1, cont'd: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
IV. The Roots
3. Classwork: Find the Roots of several Quadratic Functions
Thursday, January 28th, 2016.
1. Let's check p82 in our INB. Is your parabola beautiful?
2. Let's check the homework form Monday (the three parabolas)
3. HW: Graph all 5 parabolas Mr. Barnes put on the board.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016.
1. Mr. Barnes is still sick. Make sure to help Mr. Lafortune. He is our guest.
2. Review Homework, worth 10 points: Review what we have done this year.
3. We will continue our work on quadratic functions tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016.
1. Let's check our page 82. How does your parabola look? Do you need to make another draft?
2. Be nice to Ms. Harrison.
3. Classwork/Homework: Graph the 3 parabolas that are on the board.
Monday, January 25th, 2016.
1. Let's make another draft of p80 for our INB with more inputs.
2. p81 & 82 in your INB: Lesson 7.1, cont'd: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
III. The y-Intercept
3. Homework: Finish the parabola on page 82. Make it beautiful.
Friday, January 22nd, 2016.
1. Let's check our work.
2. p79 & 80 in your INB: Lesson 7.1, cont'd: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
II. The Vertex
3. Classwork: Find the vertex and the y-intercept of these quadratic functions.
Thursday, January 21st, 2016.
1. Turn in your 6 quadratic functions.
2. p77 & 78 in your INB: Lesson 7.1: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
I. The Axis of Symmetry
3. HW: Graph more parabolas. Start with the axis of symmetry so that you can choose better inputs.
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016.
1. Receive test back. Treat it as a learning experience. What can you learn from your test?
2. Put test on page 74.
3. p75 in INB: Title Page: Unit 7: Quadratic Functions.
4. p76 in INB: Lesson 7.0: What is a Quadratic Function and How Can We Use It?
5. Classwork/ Homework: Graph 6 Quadratic Functions using a t-table.
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016.
The magazine assembly has disrupted the schedule -- graph 6 quadratic functions for classwork and homework.
Monday, February 1st, 2016.
1. Lesson 7.2: Where are Quadratic Functions in the "Real World"?
2. p85 and 86: Lesson 7.2. "An Object in Motion"
3. HW: Make a beautiful graph of Chris's Object. Use a calculator if you like.
Friday, January 29th, 2016.
1. Let's check our work (scroll to bottom)
2. p83 & 84 in your INB: Lesson 7.1, cont'd: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
IV. The Roots
3. Classwork: Find the Roots of several Quadratic Functions
Thursday, January 28th, 2016.
1. Let's check p82 in our INB. Is your parabola beautiful?
2. Let's check the homework form Monday (the three parabolas)
3. HW: Graph all 5 parabolas Mr. Barnes put on the board.
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016.
1. Mr. Barnes is still sick. Make sure to help Mr. Lafortune. He is our guest.
2. Review Homework, worth 10 points: Review what we have done this year.
3. We will continue our work on quadratic functions tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016.
1. Let's check our page 82. How does your parabola look? Do you need to make another draft?
2. Be nice to Ms. Harrison.
3. Classwork/Homework: Graph the 3 parabolas that are on the board.
Monday, January 25th, 2016.
1. Let's make another draft of p80 for our INB with more inputs.
2. p81 & 82 in your INB: Lesson 7.1, cont'd: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
III. The y-Intercept
3. Homework: Finish the parabola on page 82. Make it beautiful.
Friday, January 22nd, 2016.
1. Let's check our work.
2. p79 & 80 in your INB: Lesson 7.1, cont'd: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
II. The Vertex
3. Classwork: Find the vertex and the y-intercept of these quadratic functions.
Thursday, January 21st, 2016.
1. Turn in your 6 quadratic functions.
2. p77 & 78 in your INB: Lesson 7.1: What are the Parts of a Quadratic Function?
I. The Axis of Symmetry
3. HW: Graph more parabolas. Start with the axis of symmetry so that you can choose better inputs.
Wednesday, January 20th, 2016.
1. Receive test back. Treat it as a learning experience. What can you learn from your test?
2. Put test on page 74.
3. p75 in INB: Title Page: Unit 7: Quadratic Functions.
4. p76 in INB: Lesson 7.0: What is a Quadratic Function and How Can We Use It?
5. Classwork/ Homework: Graph 6 Quadratic Functions using a t-table.
Tuesday, January 19th, 2016.
The magazine assembly has disrupted the schedule -- graph 6 quadratic functions for classwork and homework.
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