Solving Equations Using Addition/Subtraction

Home Nugget #15
Assigned on Monday September 29, 2008
Due on Tuesday September 30, 2008

In Algebra 1 text,
Page 81 # 4 - 12
Page 82 # 23 - 36
Page 83 # 48, 50, 51
Page 84 # 53 - 62

Nightly: Reflect and work on your Cornell Notes in anticipation of their collection for a test grade

FCAs
1 pt: all problems completed
3 pts: evidence of work or reasoning is shown for ALL pertinent problems

Note: It is useful to check your odd numbered answers in the back of the book to see if your solutions are accurate

Writing A Short Story with Math Terms Acquisition as Our Main Goal

Home Nugget #14
Assigned the week of September 22
Due on Monday September 29

First Journal Entry of the 1st Term
Directions and samples were provided in class and will be posted here shortly as well for reference purposes. Students will hand in their math journal with the assignment in it on Monday.

There are no FCAs for this lesson as it is graded on an all or nothing basis per the guidelines on the direction sheet.

Directions for the journal entry can be found at the following link:
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcszzgg_200cbds8zgv

Launching Ourselves Towards Linear Equations

This marks the fifth time students are asked to conduct an independent study of sorts. They are asked to read through pages introducing linear equations and demonstrating representative examples. Based on their reading, they will then try out problem sets to assess their absorption and understanding of material.

Home Nugget #13
Assigned on Thursday September 25, 2008
Due on Friday September 26, 2008

From Algebra 1 text,
Pages 66 and 67 # 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10

Then read pages 70 - 73 paying particular attention to highlighted terms and examples.

On page 73 # 1 - 12 and page 74 # 19 - 24

FCAs
1 pt: all problems completed
1 pt: presentation does not detract from content
2 pts: evidence/explanations provided for pertinent problems