Monday 12/15

We did a little bit of review for tomorrow's First Semester Exam in class today. Be sure to continue on your own tonight.

Looking for resources? This First Semester Review Activity is a good one. You can also find a study guide and another review activity in the Document Locker. Stuck and need some help? The Community is here to help as well.

Please make sure you do all in your power tonight to set yourself up for success tomorrow. That includes getting a great night sleep and eating a nutritious breakfast. You need to be prepared to demonstrate your best.

Homework: Study for the final exam

Friday 12/12

One week to go!

Here's an additional First Semester Review Activity for those looking for more practice. Answers are available at the end.

 And here's the last extra credit for the semester:
 Copy question and answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Week 17 Extra Credit        

A tube of wrapping paper has been stored in a cube-shaped storage box, and fits just about perfectly. 

The length of the storage container is 17.32 inches.

  How long is the roll of wrapping paper?

Thursday 12/11

We wrapped up our look at the Pythagorean Theorem today with Lesson 6.4, where we calculated the distance between two points.

We'll be taking the Chapter 5/6 test tomorrow in class (one test covering the key elements of both chapters). The pre-tests for both chapters would be good study tools tonight.

Chapter 5 Pre-Test answer key
Chapter 6 Pre-Test answer key 

Homework: Finish textbook pages 353-356; Study for tomorrow's test

Wednesday 12/10

Period 2.
Today we investigated the Tricky Trailer math challenge. Great thinking all around, everyone!

Parents: Watch the video linked above then ask your student to explain to you how they went about figuring out if the pole could fit. Extra dessert tonight for those that can back it up with formulas and calculations!
Period 1. Today we reviewed questions 1-21 out of the 1st. Semester Exam Packet. Great job on learning the concepts! Remember to show your work and plug in your answer to check if you got it correct do this on problems 1-12. We will try to fit in Tricky Trailer math challenge after our Test on Friday.

Homework: Review Packet # 14-21; Look over chapters 4 & 5 Summary. 

Tuesday 12/09

We took a look applications of the Pythagorean Theorem in two dimensional objects today with Lesson 6.5.

How's your studying for the final exam going? Looking for some resources? A study guide and been uploaded to the Document Locker.

Homework: Study for the Final Exam Review Chapter 2 and 3 Summary, and 1st. Semester Review
# 1-7.

Monday 12/8

Today we investigated a proof of the Pythagorean Theorem (of which there are many) with Lesson 6.1.

Final exams begin a week from today. You should start your studying tonight. The best way to begin is to review the chapter summaries for every chapter (1-6). I'd recommend one chapter each night this week.

Homework: Finish Problem 2 (parts 1-5)[Complete all graphic organizers]; textbook page 332 (#3-4) Exam Review #1-7

Friday 12/05

One week to go, then finals! Have a great weekend everyone.
On a separate piece of paper copy the question(s) and write the answer(s).
Here is this week's extra credit: 

Week 16 Extra Credit

A bird leaves its nest and flies 2 miles due north, then 3 miles due east, then 4 miles due north, and then 5 miles due east, finally reaching the ocean. The diagram above shows the bird's path.

#1. What is the distance from the nest to the ocean?

#2. Explain how you solved the problem.

Thursday 12/4

I was at the district office all day, but in my absence you worked in MATHia. Today was our last MATHia day for first semester; have you met your goals for this grading period?

We'll be taking Common Assessment #3 tomorrow. A study guide is available in the Documents Locker. Make sure you're ready to walk in fully prepared tomorrow.

Homework: Complete your MATHia work; Study for the Common Assessment

Tuesday 12/02

We dove into Chapter 6 today with a little bit of Lesson 6.1 (we'll come back to the rest next week) and the main parts of Lesson 6.2, which covered the Pythagorean Theorem and the Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem.

Need some help? Be sure to ask The Community! 

Homework: Textbook pages 339-342 (#4-6, #11-12)

Monday 12/01

Welcome back!

This is our final week of MATHia for first semester. Make sure you're on track to reach your goals by Friday. You can check your progress in the toolbar above.

We'll also be celebrating those that have mastered island #2 on Friday, so make sure you've reached that milestone by then in order to participate.

Lastly, we'll be taking Common Assessment #3 on Friday this week. A study guide has been uploaded to the Document Locker above. Be sure to take a look and begin your preparations early.

Homework: MATHia practice

Friday 11/21

Here is your Thanksgiving Break extra credit: Write  0.639639... as a fraction.