The last full week of the first nine weeks! Quarterly Assessments: Thursday, 10/ 25/ 07!!!

Core 1:  Inclusion class with Mrs. Hardee--Algebraic Magic!  Introduce 3 X 5 flash cards for EOG formulas.

Cores 2, 3 , and 4: Computer Lab (Media Center) Work through section on Real World Problem Solving.  Read Lesson and work on sets of 10 as practice.  Return to graphing  assignment if time allows. 

Introduce all cores to the new Weekly Essentials assignment.

Core 1: Call out answers from assignment on pg. 42-43.  Self check.  Answer questions on difficult problems.  Review rules for multiplying and dividing integers pg. 45- 47.  Assign pg. 47-48 problems 1-34. Work on Weekly Essential probems.

Cores 2, 3, and 4:  Review rules for multiplying and dividing integers pg. 45- 47.  Assign pg. 42 problems 26-43.  Work on Weekly Essential problems.

Circle measurement:  Circumference and Area formulas.  Use word problems from text to practice and determine which formula is appropriate for each situation.

First Nine Weeks Quarterly Assessments.  Assign W/S on the Meka II.

Finish NineWeeks Assessments if necessary.  Mental Math for Weeks 7 and 8. 

Core 1:  Review the golden rectangle concept using Fibonacci's sequence.  Create a similar sequence.  Examine the golden ratios generated and write out the next 8 ratios and decimal equivalents.  Compare this sequence with the original Fibonacci seequence. Begin a partner Fibonacci Search.

Cores 2, 3, and 4:  L2-2 in Text:  Review how estimation can help establish a "feel"  for the correct answer to a problem.  Complete sample problems on pg. 79 together.  Assign WB pages 23 and 24 to work on in class and to finish at home. 

Cores 2, 3 and 4:  Practice using the equality properties to solve equations. Use examples and problems from  lesson 3, Unit 2.

Cores 2, 3 and 4:  Continue writing algebraic expressions for word problems on pgs. 86 and 87.  Begin reviewing operations using integers, particularly addition and subtraction.

AIG pullout class with Mrs. Hardee

Introduce Evaluating and Writing Algebraic Expressions (Text book reference pg. 71-79. (Cores 2-4)

Cores 2, 3, and4:  Continue practicing  evaluating and writing algebraic expressions.  Review math vocabulary: expressions, variables, and equations. Begin using number sense to solve equations.

Cores 2, 3, and 4:  Introduce terms:  open sentence and solution of an equation.       Solve equations by using mental math, substitution for variables, and estimating solutions.  Practice textbook problems and aligned workbook pages.