Functions and Graphs

The last section in our first unit, chapter 1-9, allows us to revisit both familiar and novel concepts. Students are reminded that graphing on a coordinate grid is an involved process which incorporates number sense and strategic planning and they are introduced to terms like continuous and discrete functions that invite them to think more carefully about interpreting graphs.

Tonight's home nugget focuses exclusively on reviewing for our upcoming Test #1 and is summative in nature. 

Home Nugget #11

Assigned on Tuesday September 23, 2008

Due on Wednesday September 24, 2008

From Algebra 1 text,

Pages 63 and 64 # 43 - 53 and #54 - 63

Page 66 and 67 # 1 - 10

FCAs

2 points: evidence/explanations provided for all pertinent problems

1 point: all problems completed

1 point: your presentation/format DO NOT detract from the content presented

Categorizing Numbers, Mulling Over Closure and Other Varied Topics

Students are being reminded constantly that they are accountable for taking Cornell Notes on a daily basis, in alignment with the criteria prescribed to them in class. On an unannounced day, class notes will be collected and graded as a test grade.

Today was yet another opportunity for students to demonstrate their willingness and ability to successfully complete an independent study and show their mastery of material in class. Topics covered included:

• Assigning numbers to specific number systems
  
• Deciding whether a number system is closed under a particular operation
  
• Finding square roots of values, whether they have perfect roots or not
  
• Graphing on a number line
  

Tonight's lesson will be spot-checked tomorrow and is an opportunity to practice the skill sets covered in class today.

Home Nugget #10

Assigned on Monday September 22, 2008

Due on Tuesday September 23, 2008

Double-sided sheet for section 1-8. All problems are included.

Number Systems

Home Nugget #9

Assigned on Friday September 19, 2008

Due on Monday September 22, 2008

Read pages 46 - 49 paying special attention to highlighted terms and the examples that are provided. Please remember that this is the third such assignment where you are being asked to commit yourself to studying material independently. While I cannot expect for you to figure out everything about the chapter on your own, I can and will expect that you are familiar with topics and most importantly, that you ATTEMPT everything.

Also,

Page 50 # 2 - 21

Page 51 # 25 - 27 and  # 32 - 37

Page 52 # 69 - 77

FCAs

1 point: all problems attempted

1 point: presentation does not interfere with the content being presented

2 points: evidence for pertinent problems is provided