October 2009, Ms Chang's Algebra 1
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2.1 The real number line

Objective: Learners will graph and compare real numbers using a number line. (2.8.4, 2.8.5)

 

Warm Up: Proficiency question sample (NHSP2009 # 26)

 

Guided Practice: Answers to questions about the test

*Lesson 2.1 Completion of notes

*Class Activity: Vocabulary inner and outer circle review

*Chap 1 VOCAB QUIZ

 

Lesson Reflection:

What is the difference of velocity and speed! Why such thing as velocity?

 

Homework: Notes 2.2 p.32

*(Prac 2.1C) p. 30 # 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

 
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2.2 Addition of Real Numbers

Objective: To add real numbers using a number line or addition rules (1.5.8, 1.2.8, 2.1.2, 2.2.2)

 

Warm Up: Proficiency and Algebra skills review, multiplication of decimals (p.43, Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book)

 

Guided Practice: Answers to questions about the correction of Quiz 1 and the vocabulary quiz.

* Answer to the importance of Cornell notes and writing questions for the vocabulary of the prereading assignment.

* Correction of 5 questions from the homework.

* Lesson 2.2: Notes and answers to questions from the prereading

* Class Activity: Tricks to remember the properties of Addition

 

Class Reflection: Finding the profit and loss. How this simple math applies in our life.

 

Homework: P34 (Prac 2.2B) #1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30

*Prereading notes 2.3 (p.36)

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

 

2.3 Subtraction of Real Numbers

Objective: Subtract real numbers using the subtracting rule. (1.12.7, 1.5.8, 1.2.8, 2.1.2, 2.2.2, 2.3.2, 2.4.2)

 

Warm Up: Proficiency and Algebra skills review, division of decimals (p. 46 Passing the NV HS Proficiency Exam book)

 

Guided Practice: Answers to 3 questions from the homework

* Correction of 5 questions from the homework

* Lesson 2.3: Notes and answers to questions from the prereading

* Time in class to write Cornell notes questions

* Class Activity: Exploring Addition and Subtraction of Integers. (Algebra tiles)

 

Class Reflection: Understanding taking away negative numbers and its mathematical equivalent.

 

Homework: P38 (Prac 2.3C)

#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 25, 35, 36.

*Prereading notes 2.4 (p.40)

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

 
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2.4 Adding and Subtracting Matrices

Objective: Organize data in a matrix

*Add and subtract two matrices (5.12.1, 1.3.8, 1.4.8, 1.5.8, 2.3.2)

 

Warm Up: Remedial Quiz 2 for Chapter 1 Test

 

Guided Practice: Answers to 3 questions from the homework

* Correction of 5 questions from the homework

* Lesson 2.4: Notes and direction for using matrices

*Introduction to Lesson 2.5

*Time to start homework

 

Class Reflection: Understanding taking away negative numbers and its mathematical equivalent.

 

Homework:

*P42 (Prac 2.4C) #1, 3, 4, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20

* Prereading NOTES 2.5 (p.44)

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

 

 

 

2.5 Multiplication of Real Numbers

Objective:

* Multiply real numbers using properties of multiplication

(5.12.1, 1.3.8, 1.4.8, 1.5.8, 2.3.2)

 

Warm Up: Remedial Quiz 3 for Chapter 1 Test

 

Guided Practice: Answers to 3 question from the homework

* Correction of the homework

* Grading of 5 questions from the homework

* Lesson 2.5: Notes and multiplication exploration

 

Class Reflection: How is lesson 2.5 linked with lesson 2.3 and 2.4?

Modeling Lesson 2.5 through addition.

 

Homework: P46 (Prac 2.5 B) #1, 2, 3, 13, 14, 15, 25, 26, 27, 34, 36.

* Prereading NOTES 2.6 (p. 48)

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

 

2.6 The Distributive Property

Objective: *To use the distributive property

*Simplifying expressions by combining like terms.

(1.8.7, 2.8.2)

 

Warm Up: Remedial Quiz 4

for Chapter Test 1

 

Guided Practice: Answers to 3 question from the homework

* Correction of the homework

* Grading of 5 questions from the homework

* Lesson 2.6: Notes and multiplication rules for the distributive property

*WARM UP NOTEBOOK CHECK

 

Class Reflection: The difference between the order of operation and the distributive property. When and how to use it knowing the rules of combining like terms

 

Homework: P 50 (Prac 2.6 A) #7, 8, 9, 10, 25, 26, 27, 28

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

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2.6 The Distributive Property

2.7 Division of Real Numbers

Objective: *To use the distributive property

*Simplifying expressions by combining like terms.

*Student will divide real numbers

*To use division to simplify algebraic expressions

(1.8.7, 2.8.2)

 

Warm Up: Review on the distributive property

 

Guided Practice: Answers to 3 questions from the homework

* Correction of the homework

* Grading of 5 questions from the homework

* Lesson 2.7 the rules of divisions and overcoming the fear of fractions

 

Lesson Reflection: The difference between the order of operation and the distributive property. When and how to use it knowing the rules of combining like terms

 

Homework:P 50 (Prac 2.6 A) #1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 19, 20, 34, 35, 36, 44

P.54 (Prac 2.7C) #1, 2, 3, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 24, 26, 30, 33, 36

*Prereading finish NOTES 2.7 (p.52)

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

 

CCSD 1st Quarter Interim Assessment Test

 
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2.7 Division of Real Numbers

2.8 Probability and Odds

Objective: *Student will divide real bumbers

*To use division to simplify algebraic expressions

* To find the probability of an event

* To find the odds of an event

(1.8.7, 2.8.4)

 

Warm Up: Proficiency and Algebra skills review, division and fractions (p. 25 Passing the NV HS Proficiency Exam book)

 

Guided Practice: Answers to 3 questions from the homework

* Correction of the homework

* Grading of 5 questions from the homework

* Lesson 2.7 the rules of divisions and overcoming the fear of fractions

* Lesson 2.8 Probability using division

 

Class Reflection: How multiplication and division are related and how we use division for probability.

 

Homework: P.54 (Prac 2.7C)

#1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 24, 26, 30, 33, 36

*P.58 (Prac 2.8A) # 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

(pages refers to the student's notebook)

*Review for upcoming TEST CHAPTER

 

 

Chapter 1-2 Review

Objective: *To review for the Chapter Test

 

Warm Up: Proficiency question that could be on the test!

 

Class Activity: Answers to 3 questions from the homework 2.8A

* Correction of the homework

* Cumulative Review

* BINGO REVIEW ACTIVITY

 

 

Homework:

Review Chapter 1-2 for the test on Tuesday

See Cumulative Review and Activity done in class.

 

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