Friday 5/30

We have now made it through 36 weeks of 8th grade math. We only have three days of studying next week followed by the final left this school year. Make sure that you are doing everything that you can to earn the grade that you want.  Here is this year's final extra credit:

Thursday 5/29

Here we go, the final Preview and Test of the year!

Homework #130: Finish the Test 36 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview answer key

If you're stuck on any of the homework or need help studying, you should definitely ask The Community.

You'll be able to use the following assignments for tomorrow's notes and homework quiz; please make sure to have them with you and fully ready to go:

Week 36
Openers / Warm-Ups
Notes #73
Notes #74
Assignment #128 (WB pgs 12-13)
Assignment #129 (WB pgs 14-15)
Assignment #130 (Preview WS)

Wednesday 5/28

Today we learned how to calculate the volume of hemispheres with Notes #74.

We then combined all of our knowledge of volume to tackle some interesting and challenging combination problems. Be sure to pay special attention to these kinds of problems to prepare yourself for this week's test.

Homework #129: WB pgs 13-15 (#10-14)
Solutions: WB pgs 13-15 answer key

Tuesday 5/27

We learned how to calculate the volume of spheres today with Notes #73.

Homework #128: WB pgs 12-13 (#1-9)*
Solutions: WB pgs 12-13

*Answers should not be left in terms of pi tonight. Be sure to show all work.

Friday 5/23

Have a  great 3 day weekend!!!

Here is this weekend's extra credit:

Thursday 5/22

Today was spent reviewing for Algebra I Test 35. You've received a Preview worksheet in class that looks very similar to the test you'll be taking tomorrow. Your work tonight will determine your success tomorrow.

Homework #127: Finish the Test 35 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview answer key

If you're stuck on any of the homework or need help studying, you could always ask The Community.

You'll be able to use the following assignments for tomorrow's notes and homework quiz; please make sure to have them with you and fully ready to go:

Week 35
Openers / Warm-Ups
Notes #70
Notes #71
Notes #72
Assignment #124 (WB pg 1)
Assignment #125 (WB pgs 4-6)
Assignment #126 (WB pgs 7-9)
Assignment #127 (Preview WS)

Wednesday 5/21

Today we learned how to find the volume of cones with Notes #72.

We conducted an experiment with a cone, a cylinder, and some rice to derive the formula. The missing piece is now practicing the skill thoroughly until you're proficient.

Homework #126: WB pg 7 (#4-9); pg 8 (#10-14); pg 9 (#7-10, #13)
Solutions: WB pgs 7-9 answer key

Tuesday 5/20

We continued working on our volume skills for prisms and cylinders today. We also took a look at proportional volume today with Notes #71.

Homework #125: WB pg 4 (#4-7, #10-12); pg 5 (#1-3, #7-9); pg 6 (#1, #3-12, #15)
Solutions: WB pgs 4-5 answer key

Monday 5/19

Today we began our unit on volume. We began with prisms and cylinders in Notes #70. Be sure to review the notes posted here to make sure your personal notes are thorough.

Homework #124: Yellow Workbook pg 1*

*Tonight's homework will require some critical thinking. Answers may vary. Your ideas and processes are more important than you answer.

Friday 5/16

Congratulations on making it through another week of Pythagorean Theorem! Come ready to work next week, the year is not over yet.  Here is this weeks extra credit:

Thursday 5/15

We spent today reviewing for Algebra I Test 34. You've received a Preview worksheet with two copies of every question that look very similar to the test you'll be taking tomorrow. Your work tonight will determine your success tomorrow.

Homework #123: Finish the Test 34 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview answer key

If you're stuck on any of the homework or need help studying, you could always ask The Community.

After tomorrow, we only have 4 weeks left of school this year. Make sure you're doing everything in your power to earn the grade you want at the end of the year!

You'll be able to use the following assignments for tomorrow's notes and homework quiz; please make sure to have them with you and fully ready to go:

Week 34
Warm-Ups
Notes #68
Notes #69
Assignment #120 (WB pgs 5-12)
Assignment #121 (WB pg 17)
Assignment #122 (WB pg 18)
Assignment #123 (Preview WS)

Wednesday 5/14

Today we applied the Pythagorean Theorem to solve the Taco Cartproblem, a three act play from Dan Meyer's excellent website.

Notes #69 consisted of copying the details from that website and calculating the time each would take to reach the cart. Be sure to have it all detailed and ready for the notes quiz on Friday.

Homework #122: WB pg 18 (all)
Solutions: WB pg 18 answer key