Wednesday 10/16

We had a guest teacher today while I was at the district office all day. In class, we began working on the Common Assessment 3 Preview worksheet to get us prepared for the upcoming Common Assessment 3.

If you're stuck on any of the questions, you could always ask The Community for help.

Homework #39: Finish the Common Assessment 3 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Common Assessment 3 Preview answer key

Tuesday 10/15

Today we solved word problems that were specific to Common Assessment #3 in Notes #24.

We'll be taking Common Assessment #3 on Friday, so you should begin your studying now to put yourself on the path to success and avoid all the frustration experienced by our friend below. Some of this is difficult, but hard work can overcome that.

Homework #38: Finish the Common Assessment #3 Word Problems worksheet
Solutions: Common Assessments #3 Word Problems answer key

Monday 10/14

We began dismantling word problems with Notes #23 today in order to get prepared for Common Assessment #3 on Friday. Remember to use the steps outlined at the side to help you break the problems down into workable pieces.

Remember all solutions to tonight's homework must contain both an equation and a final answer. It's not "right" unless it has both.

There are a few phrasing typos on the worksheet. If they're confusing you, feel free to take a look at the fixed worksheet uploaded here to double-check the correct phrasing.

Homework #37: Finish the Linear Word Problems worksheet
Solutions: Linear Word Problems answer key

Thursday 10/10

We went over some of the more challenging problems from last night's homework and began to work on the Test 9 Preview worksheet in class today.

Homework #36: Test 9 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

If you discovered last week that you didn't arrive as prepared for the test as you should have, be sure to put in the necessary amount of work to be proud of your grade tomorrow. No regrets; get on it!

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 9 

Warm-Ups
Notes #20
Notes #21
Notes #22
Assignment #33 (TB pg. 86)
Assignment #34 (TB pg. 146)
Assignment #35 (TB pg. 147)
Assignment #36 (Test 9 Preview) 

Wednesday 10/9

Today we continued working on solving inequalities, using Notes #22 to investigate some more challenging problems than those that we tackled yesterday.

The most important thing to remember is that if you divide or multiply both sides by a negative, you have to flip the inequality symbol. Otherwise, solve it just like you would an equation.

Homework #35: TB pg 147 (#51-67 odd, 74, 77)
Please check your answers in the back of the book when finished.

Tuesday 10/8

We dove into solving inequalities today, using notes #21 to do so. Remember to flip the inequality symbol if you divide or multiply both sides by a negative.

Homework #34: TB pg 146 (#13-33 odd)
Please check your answers in the back of the book when finished.

Monday 10/7

Today we revisited solving multi-step equations and learned about the identity in Notes #20.

Homework #33: TB pg 86 (#1-15, 19-33 odd, 46)
Please check your answers in the back of the book when finished.

Tonight is also a great night to do additional practice if you're still a bit rusty on your integer, fraction, or decimal skills. Please use the "Daily Practice Links" on the side of the page for some great websites to help you out. You can't successfully complete algebra problems without a solid foundation in both integer and rational number operations.

Friday 10/4

We have eight weeks in the book and 1st quarter grades are quickly approaching. Make sure you are doing everything it takes for you to be proud of that grade. Here is this weekend's extra credit:

I suggest using The Community for help...


Also, hockey season is back, Go Kings Go!!!

Thursday 10/3

Today was a minimum day. We spent what little time we had together reviewing last night's homework and beginning to work on the Test 8 Preview worksheet.

Homework #32: Test 8 Preview worksheet
Solutions: Preview sheet solutions

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 8
Warm-Ups
Notes #17
Notes #18
Notes #19
Assignment #29 (TB pg. 72 & 79)
Assignment #30 (Multi-Step Equations WS)
Assignment #31 (Multi-Step Equations 2 WS)
Assignment #32 (Test 8 Preview) 

Wednesday 10/2

Today we took notes #19 which revisited solving equations: focusing on equations with variables on both sides, equations with fractions, and equations with decimals.

The same four rules that helped us solve equations with integers can be applied to equations with fractions and decimals.

There's a mistake on the homework worksheet for tonight. All the variables on #3 should be 'y's.

If you're in need of additional practice on fraction and decimal skills, check out the links at the side of this page! 

Homework #31: Finish the Multi-Step Equations 2 worksheet
                                                                   Solutions: Multi-Step Equations answer key

Tuesday 10/1

We continued working on solving multi-step equations today with notes #18. Be sure to memorize the four steps if you haven't already.

Homework #30: Finish the Multi-Step Equations worksheet
Solutions: Multi-Step Equations answer key

Monday 9/30

Today in class we used notes #17 to learn how to solve multi-step equations. If you haven't done so already, please memorize these four steps, as you'll need to use them frequently and reliably:

1. Distribute
2. Move all variables to one side and combine
3. Move all constants to the other side and combine
4. Solve for the variable

Homework #29: TB pg 72 (#1-15, #29-33 odd) & pg 79 (#13-17 odd)
Please check your answers in the back of the book when finished

Here's a great website for those looking for some additional practice problems to gain complete proficiency.