Monday 9/30

Today in class we used notes #10 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 #28: TB pg 72 (#1-15, #29-33, 47-53 odd, 65, 67) & pg 79 (#1-17 odd, 67, 69)
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.

Thursday 9/26

Seven weeks down. Go Bears!!! Here is this weekend's extra credit:

Wednesday 9/25

We spent today previewing for Common Assessment #2, which we'll be taking tomorrow.

Please be sure to spend sufficient time tonight studying and practicing. You have a host of different documents, assignments, notes, preview worksheets, and study guides to help you get prepared.

Also, as a reminder, we're launching our new online community where students will be able to both ask for and provide peer tutoring with the other eighth grade students of Cope. If you'd like to participate, please make sure you bring back your Google+ permission slip tomorrow so we can invite you to the community.

Homework #27: Finish the Common Assessment #2 Multiple Choice Preview sheet 
Solutions: CA #2 MC Preview key

Tuesday 9/24

Today we worked on the Common Assessment #2 Preview worksheet
Answer Key

The following is a video that covers all the questions from the common assessment with different numbers. Remember to study tonight and ask questions tomorrow, the Common Assessment is on Thursday

If you can't watch the video in the browser, you can also download it here.

Monday 9/23

Today we graded and worked out a few of the answers from the test we took last Friday (9/20).  We then worked on a puzzle in class that required us to review and practice factoring out gcfs, factoring trinomials of the form x^2 + bx + c, and factoring trinomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c.

We do not have homework this evening.

Our second common assessment is this Thursday 9/26.  The rest of the week will be dedicated to reviewing for the assessment.  Our goal is to have every member of the class score 100% on the test!

Friday 9/20

Six weeks down! Be sure to root for the Bears and against Mr. Vazquez's Steelers during Sunday night football.  Have a great weekend!!! Here is the extra credit:

Thursday 9/19

Today we got our 20 question preview test preview of tomorrow's assessment. Remember to check all your answers and be comfortable with al the material, the 10 questions on the test are pulled from this bank.

Homework: Preview test 6

Solutions

Wednesday 9/18

Today in class we continued to learn how to factor.  While we did not take notes, we worked on assignment

 #22 Factoring Worksheet

Answer Key

Tuesday 9/17

Today we review all the concepts of factoring trinomials that we have learned so far. We were given a worksheet in class that was to be finished for homework (see below).  Remember there will be some trinomials that can not be factored completely!

#21 Factorzilla

Solutions

Monday 9/16

Today we learned how to factor trinomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c using the "magic x on steroids."

Notes #9

HW #20: P. 401 #1-27, 33-41 odd, 45

Friday 9/13

Five weeks down! Only Thirteen weeks until winter vacation!!!  Root for Da Bears this weekend while doing the extra credit.

Thursday 9/12

Today we began reviewing for tomorrow's Test #5. Remember, all 10 questions on tomorrow's test come from the bank of 20 questions on the preview we worked on today.  Be sure to study!!!


Assignment #19: Test #5 Preview
                          Solutions

Wednesday 9/11

Today we worked in teams to factor problems in a relay race.  The problems came from assignment #18 Factoring Worksheet.

Here are the solutions to the ones we did not complete in class. I apologize for the poor key in advance.  I also apologize for not having a picture here. The first person to email me a picture relevant to what we did today will receive extra credit.

Thanks Nikita!

Tuesday 9/10

Today we learned about a portion of the power that the magic x possesses.  We used it to factor trinomials of the form x^2 + bx + c. Remember, "b" basement, "c" ceiling.

Notes #8 and some hw problems worked out

HW #17: P. 397 #1-53, 57-61 odd

Be sure to check your answers in the back of the book!!!!

Monday 9/9

Today we began factoring by looking at how to factor a GCF out of a polynomial.

Notes #7

Homework: #15 Magic X,  Solutions (the answer key is labeled incorrectly but has the right answers)
                  #16 pg. 377 13-23 odd, 35-39 odd

Also, here are the answers to the renovation project.