September

	SEPTEMBER 2009, Ms Chang's Algebra 1
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		1.1 Variables in Algebra 1.2. Exponents and Powers Objective:To evaluate expressions containing exponents (2.2, 2.5, 2.12.2) Warm Up: Proficiency "Two-step word problems" (p.17) Understand how to read and solve a problem. (Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Interactive notebook. Completion of the missing part of the notes on 1.1 Correction of homework Practice 1.1 B Introduction to 1.2 Homework:* Completion of notes 1.2 and Practice 1.1B #1-6 then 7 to 23 odds		1.2. Exponents and Powers Objective: To evaluate expressions containing exponents (2.2, 2.5, 2.12.2) Warm Up: Proficiency "Rate" (p.19) Understand how to find the average rate of speed (Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Check the notes on Chapter 1.2. Correction of the homework Lesson 1.2 and different important points on Exponents and Powers. Homework: Notes 1.3 Completion of 1.2. C (P.8) #Odds (pages refers to the student's notebook)
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No School - Labor Day		1.2 Exponents and Powers 1.3 Order of operations Objective: To evaluate expressions containing exponents To use the order of operations to evaluate algebraic express(2.2, 2.5, 2.12.2) Warm Up: Writing Algebraic Expression (p.107, Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Correction of the homework Practice 1.2B # to the exponent 0 Different base with parentheses Order of Operation. Identifying the first operation to complete Homework: Notes 1.4 P12 #1, 4, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (1.3B) (pages refers to the student's notebook)*		1.3 Order of Operation 1.4 Equations and Inequalities Objective: To evaluate real-life expressions, such as sales tax (1.8.7, 1.7.7, 1.12.7) Warm Up: Order of Operations (p.92, Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Per 01 only Quiz 1.1-1.3Correction of warm up and homework Review of the order of operations *Per 07 only Activity Support Master (p 23 from course book) To notice pattern using inductive reasoning** Equations and Inequalities from example P14-15 from notebook Homework: Notes 1.5 on p20 P16 #1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 (1.4B) Closure:* Relation of inductive reasoning with the class activity 1.4 (class book). nth term (pages refers to the student's notebook)
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	1.3 Order of Operation 1.4 Equations and Inequalities 1.5 A problem solving Plan Using Models Objective: To use the order of operations to evaluate algebraic express Check solutions of inequalities in a real-life situation Translate verbal phrases into (2.2, 2.5, 2.12.2,1.8.7, 1.7.7, 1.12.7) Warm Up:* Algebraic Expression (p107, second part, Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Correction of the homework and proficiency review warm up Finish the Class Activity Review of inequalities from 1.4 Example of modeling problem solving through verbal and algebraic model * *Per 01 only Activity Support Master (p 23 from course book) To notice pattern using inductive reasoning** * Per 07 Quiz 1 (Lesson 1.1-1.3) Homework: Notes 1.7 p22 (1.5B in notebook) #1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31 (pages refers to the student's notebook)		1.7 An Introduction to Functions Objective: To identify a function and make an input-output table for a function (3.1, 3.2, 3.3) Warm up:* "Word Problem phrases into algebraic expression" (p 108, Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Brief introduction of Functions and the concept of input, output, domain and range CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PRACTICE INTERIM ASSESSMENT TEST Homework: Review Chapter 1.1 to 1.7 Prepare questions for the review Finish and make sure to show work on notebook p.22 (Prac 1.5B) # left column. Chapter test 1 next week (pages refers to the student's notebook)
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1.5 A problem solving Plan Using Models 1.7 An Introduction to Functions Objective: To Use verbal model to write an algebraic equation or inequality to solve a Real-Life problem such as making a decision. To identify a function and make an input-output table for a function (2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3) Warm Up: Tips and Commissions (p.76, Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Answers to Hwk question Hwk Correction (5 problems) Reviewing and understanding QUIZ 1 Explanation of a function Lesson Reflection:* Where do we use functions in the real world? Why is it so important? Homework: P.26 (1.7B) # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 No notes today		Section 1.1 to 1.5 and 1.7 Objective: To review Chapter 1 (2.2, 2.5, 2.12.2,1.8.7, 1.7.7, 1.12.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.1, 5.8) Warm Up: Sales Tax (p.79, Passing the NV HS Proficiency exam Book) Guided Practice: Answers to Hwk question Hwk Correction (5 problems) Test Review Guessing questions in the test activity Lesson Reflection: Testing coping strategies useful in high school, college and in life Homework: Review the questions in the notebook. *Test Review sheet		Section 1.1 to 1.5 and 1.7 Objective: To assess the learners' skills taught in Chapter 1. (2.2, 2.5, 2.12.2,1.8.7, 1.7.7, 1.12.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 6.1, 5.8) Warm Up: N/A Make sure you bring your Warm Up Notebook Guided Practice: * TEST CHAPTER 1 * Introduction to Chapter 2.1 * Answers and modification on homework for the Student notebook. Lesson Reflection: Thought on the test and the guess of the previous period for the questions Homework: Notes 2.1 p.30 (pages refers to the student's notebook)
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	Nevada High School Practice Proficiency Examination Homework Review Notes 2.1 If there are some problems you can't complete make sure you write down a clear question.