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Algebra 1A
Classwork and Homework Information

Mr. Cantlin's Classes - 2007-2008

Each class begins with a short (5 -10 minute) Bell Exercise (BE).
List of AHSGE Objectives:

Note: Q# = Quarter 1, 2, 3, or 4. W# = Week 1, 2, 3, ...

Q2 W9 12/20/07 Thursday
Class:  
Semester Exams.
End of Quarter 2.

Homework:
(1.) Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!.
Q2 W9 12/19/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Semester Exams or Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) Study Ch. 1 to 3-5 for semester exam.
Q2 W9 12/18/07 Tuesday
Class:  
Semester Exams or Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) Study Ch. 1 to 3-5 for semester exam.
Q2 W9 12/17/07 Monday
Class:  
Powerpoint presentation over Chapter 3-5, Solving Equations With the Variable On Both Sides.

Homework:
(1.) Study Ch. 1 to 3-5 for semester exam.
Q2 W8 12/14/07 Friday
Class:  
Makeup & Redo Day - one per student (in class only).
Accelerated Math (if time permits).

Homework:
(1.) Study Ch. 1 to 3-5 for semester exam.
Q2 W8 12/13/07 Thursday
Class:  
Accelerated Math.
Note: today is Club Day and Info. Fair Day.

Homework:
(1.) Study Ch. 1 to 3-5 for semester exam.
Q2 W8 12/12/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Review prior night's homework: the 11 properties from Chapter 1.
Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) Study Ch. 1 to 3-5 for semester exam.
Q2 W8 12/11/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Semester exam review: Order of Operations practice.

Homework:
(1.) Page 821 Lesson 1-4 #1 to 10. Page 822 Lesson 1-8 #1 to 4.
Q2 W8 12/10/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Semester exam review: Order of Operations, the six sets of numbers, and converting fractions to a decimal using long division.

Homework:
(1.) Memorize the 11 Properties from Chapter 1 - Click here for copy.
Q2 W7 12/7/07 Friday
Class:  
Inside-Out Program for Preventing High School Dropouts.
Click here for math package.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W7 12/6/07 Thursday
Class:  
Q2 Exam 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W7 12/5/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Worksheet: 3-5 P164 Solving Equations.

Homework:
(1.) Finish WS 3-5 P164 - Click here for copy.
Q2 W7 12/4/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review of sign rules and fraction rules. Lapboard practice: solving multi-step equations.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W7 12/3/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review graded Quiz 6, practice solving multi-step equations. Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W6 11/30/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 6.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W6 11/29/07 Thursday
Class:  
Worksheet Ch. 3-5, Solving Equations With The Variable On Both Sides.

Homework:
(1.) Finish WS 3-5 - Click here for copy.
Q2 W6 11/28/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Continue Ch. 3-5, Solving Equations With The Variable On Both Sides ==> Review homework problems.

Homework:
(1.) Page 826 Lesson 3-5 #1-11 odds.
Q2 W6 11/27/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Continue Ch. 3-5, Solving Equations With The Variable On Both Sides ==> Two Special Cases - when the variable "goes away" (whooooo) and you are left with a false statement = no solution or a true statement = the solution is "all real numbers." Solving consecutive integer problems.

Homework:
(1.) Page 152 #22 to 29. Page 146 #46.
Q2 W6 11/26/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Return/review graded Quiz 5 and homework (Worksheet 3-4).
Ch. 3-5, Solving Equations With The Variable On Both Sides.

Homework:
(1.) Page 152 #16 to 21.
Q2 W5+ 11/19 to 11/23/07 Mon. - Fri.
Thanksgiving Holiday! 
Q2 W5 11/16/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 5.

Homework:
(1.) Have a great Thanksgiving!
Q2 W5 11/15/07 Thursday
Class:  
Worksheet 3-4 Multi-step equations.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Worksheet 3-4 - Click here for copy.
Q2 W5 11/14/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Practice with lapboards: Ch. 3-4 Multi-step equations.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quiz 5.
Q2 W5 11/13/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 3-4 Multi-step equations, that is, equations with more than one undo. Tip: do the easiest undo (the add or subtract) first.

Homework:
(1.) Page 146 #22 to 27.
Q2 W5 11/12/07 Monday

Veteran's Day Holiday - No School.

Q2 W4 11/9/07 Friday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Practice solving "single undo" equations.
Note: Activity schedule due to school assembly.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W4 11/8/07 Thursday
Class:  
Accelerated Math.
Note: Activity schedule due to school play.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W4 11/7/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Q2 Exam 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W4 11/6/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review homework, practice solving equations.

Homework:
(1.) Worksheet 3-2/3-3 Solving Equations - click here for copy.
Q2 W4 11/5/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review sign rules and fraction rules -- these rules are needed to solve equations correctly.

Homework:
(1.) Page 138 #20 to 27.
Q2 W3 11/2/07 Friday
Class:  
Q2 Quiz 4.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W3 11/1/07 Thursday
Class:  
Worksheet 3-2/3-3 Solving Equations- Click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Worksheet 3-2/3-3 Solving Equations - Click here for copy.
Q2 W3 10/31/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Review homework from Ch. 3-3 Solving single-step ("one undo") equations using multiplication and division. Note: most of ninth grade on a field trip.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 3-3.
Q2 W3 10/30/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 3-3 Solving single-step ("one undo") equations using multiplication and division.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 3-3.
(2.) Page 138 #13 to 19.
Q2 W3 10/29/07 Monday

Alabama Parent - Teacher Day.

Q2 W2 10/26/07 Friday
Class:  
Q2 Quiz 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W2 10/25/07 Thursday
Class:  
Review homework, practice solving equations for quiz tomorrow.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quiz 3.
Q2 W2 10/24/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 3-1 Writing Equations and Ch. 3-2 Solving Single Step Equations by Adding and Subtracting including the GRE ==> "Golden Rule of Equations" -- whatever you do to one side of an equation, do to the other.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 3-1 and 3-2.
(2.) Page 131 #4 to 7, #10.
Q2 W2 10/23/07 Tuesday
Class:  
Worksheet - Chapter 2 Cumulative Review - Click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Worksheet - Chapter 2 Cumulative Review - Click here for copy.
Q2 W2 10/22/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Mean, Median, and Mode.
Q2 Quiz 2.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 2-5.
Q2 W1 10/19/07 Friday
Class:  
Accelerated Math.
Note: Health Fair.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W1 10/18/07 Thursday
Class:  
Review homework.
Worksheet 2-7, Square Roots and Real Numbers - Click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W1 10/17/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Finish Ch. 2-7, Square Roots and Real Numbers including taking the square root of a fraction. Group practice: page 107 # 1 to 16 including taking the square root with a calculator.

Homework:
(1.) Page 107 #20, 21, 26, 27, and 32 to 37.
Q2 W1 10/16/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 2-7, Square Roots and Real Numbers including definition of the set of Irrational Numbers, and the set of Real Numbers.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 2-7.
Q2 W1 10/15/07 Monday

No School - Fall Holiday.

Q2 W0 10/12/07 Friday
Class:  
Q2 Quiz 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q2 W0 10/11/07 Thursday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 2-6 Simple Probability.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 2-6.
(2.) Page 99 #14 to 19.
Q1 W10 10/10/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Period 7 = Exam 2.
Period 1 and 4 = Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) None.
**********end of Quarter 1**********
Q1 W10 10/9/07 Tuesday
Class:  
Period 1 and 4 = Exam 2.
Period 7 = Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W10 10/8/07 Monday
Class:  
Review graded Quiz 7 and Accelerated Math.
Note: Afternoon activity schedule for 2:10 p.m. volleyball game.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Exam 2 (end-of-quarter 1 exam).
Q1 W9 10/5/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 7.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W9 10/4/07 Thursday
Class:  
Lapboard Practice: Ch. 2-1 to 2-4.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quiz 7.
Q1 W9 10/3/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Worksheet: Ch. 2-1 to 2-4 Practice Quiz.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Worksheet: Ch. 2-1 to 2-4 Practice Quiz - Click here for copy.
Q1 W9 10/2/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 2-3 and 2-4, Multiplying and Dividing Rational Numbers.

Homework:
(1.) Page 81 #4-9, Page 86 #4-9.
Q1 W9 10/1/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 2-2, Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers.

Homework:
(1.) Page 76-77, #18-32 even, 40-50 even.
Q1 W8 9/28/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 6.

Homework:
(1.) Beat Oneonta!
Q1 W8 9/27/07 Thursday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Continue Ch. 2-1, practice with lapboards.

Homework:
(1.) Study Ch. 2-1 for Quiz 6.
Q1 W8 9/26/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Paper Airplane Project - Collect Reports and Conduct Flight Demonstration.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W8 9/25/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 2-1, Rational Numbers and the Number Line including definition of absolute value, sets, natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers (ratio or fraction numbers).

Math Progress Reports sent home for parent signature..

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 2-1.
(2.) Page 70 #1, 2, 4 to 7, 10 to 13.
(3.) Paper Airplane Project - Due Wednesday 9-26.
Q1 W8 9/24/07 Monday
Class:  
Half-day of school, Accelerated Math for Periods 1 to 4.

Homework:
(1.) Paper Airplane Project - Due Wednesday 9-26.
Q1 W7 9/21/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 5.

Homework:
(1.) Paper Airplane Project - Due Wednesday 9-26.
Q1 W7 9/20/07 Thursday
Class:  
Review graded Exam 1 and graded Homework 6 (Worksheet 1-6a).

Homework:
(1.) Paper Airplane Project - Due Wednesday 9-26.
Q1 W7 9/19/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Classwork: Worksheet 1-8/1-9 - Click here for copy.

Homework:
(1.) Paper Airplane Project - Due Wednesday 9-26.
Q1 W7 9/18/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 1-9, Statistics: Analyzing Graphs and Tables. Three common types of graphs (bar, circle, line) and their uses. Misleading graphs. Powerpoint presentation of Ch. 9-1. Excel demonstration: graphing exercise, page 56 of text.

Example: Line Graph with Prediction (Mr. C's Battlefield 2142 Capture Statistics as of 9-17-07) - click here.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 1-9.
(2.) Paper Airplane Project - Due Wednesday 9-26.
Q1 W7 9/17/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Continue Ch. 1-8, Graphs. Definitions: relation, domain, range, independent variable, dependent variable. Practice: Page 46 # 1 to 9.

Homework:
(1.) Page 46 - 47 #10 to 13.
(2.) Paper Airplane Project - Due Wednesday 9-26.
Q1 W6 9/14/07 Friday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 1-8 Graphs.
Accelerated Math if time permits.
Note: Afternoon activity schedule for Pep Rally.

Homework:
(1.) Make a graph of your speed vs time from the time you wake up until you get home from school on a typical school day.
Q1 W6 9/13/07 Thursday
Class:  
Accelerated Math.
Note: Morning activity schedule for Club Day.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W6 9/12/07 Wednesday
Class:  
Exam 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W6 9/11/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Practice Quiz 2 (Page 36). Review Homework (Page 63 # 1 to 10). Practice: combining like terms and translating verbal expressions to algebraic expressions.

Homework:
(1.) Worksheet 1-6a - Click here for copy.
(2.) Study for Exam 1 on Wednesday.
Q1 W6 9/10/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
"Sign Rules" for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Review last 2 graded homeworks and graded Quiz 4.

Homework:
(1.) Page 63 # 1 to 10.
(2.) Study for Exam 1 on Wednesday.
Q1 W5 9/7/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 4.

Homework:
(1.) Go Dawgs!
Q1 W5 9/6/07 Thursday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Finish Chapters 1-4 to 1-6, some additional notes on the DP (Distributive Property).

Homework:
(1.) Worksheet 1-6 - click here for copy.
(2.) Study for Quiz 4.
Q1 W5 9/5/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 1-5 and 1-6 - the remaining four of the eleven properties covered in the rest of Chapter 1 including the Commutative and Associative Properties of Addition and Multiplication, the MIP (Multiplicative Inverse Property) a.k.a. the reciprocal property, and the DP (Distributive Property).

Homework:
(1.) Study Memorization Worksheet - click here for copy.
(2.) Look over Ch. 1-5 and 1-6.
Q1 W5 9/4/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Ch. 1-4 - seven of the eleven properties covered in the rest of Chapter 1 including 2 identity properties, the MPOZ, and 4 properties of equality.

Homework:
(1.) Study Memorization Worksheet - click here for copy.
(2.) Read Ch. 1-4 Pages 21 to 23.
Q1 W5 9/3/07 Monday

Labor Day Holiday - No School.

Q1 W4 8/31/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 3.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W4 8/30/07 Thursday
Class:  
Finish Worksheet 1-3 #1-6 and 17 to 24.
Start Accelerated Math.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quiz 3.
Q1 W4 8/29/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review homework & practice: Ch. 1-3, using a replacement set and a "t table" to find a solution set.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Worksheet 1-3 #1-6 and 17 to 24 - Click here for copy.
Q1 W4 8/28/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Finish Ch. 1-3, using a replacement set and a "t table" to find a solution set.

Homework:
(1.) Page 19 #14, 15, 16, 37, 38.
Q1 W4 8/27/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review graded Quiz 2 and Homework 3, Introduction to Ch. 1-3, inequalities, sets, set notation.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 1-3.
(2.) Writeup -What will I (the student) do to improve my algebra?
Q1 W3 8/24/07 Friday
Class:  
Quiz 2.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W3 8/23/07 Thursday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Practice and finish Worksheet 1-2, "Order of Operations" Page 9.
Period 1 ==> additional lapboard practice.

Homework:
(1.) Study for Quiz 2.
Q1 W3 8/22/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review homework. In-class Worksheet 1-2, "Order of Operations" Page 9.

Homework:
(1.) Finish Worksheet 1-2, "Order of Operations" Page 9 - Click here for copy.
Q1 W3 8/21/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review homework. Continue Chapter 1-2, "Order of Operations". Substitution ==> Parentheses are your friend when substituting. How to show a "side calculation" in a cloud or bubble. Order of Operation practice.

Homework:
(1.) Page 820 Lesson 1-2 # 1 to 11 odd.
Q1 W3 8/20/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review graded Quiz 1. Chapter 1-2, "Order of Operations". PE(MD)(AS) with a left to right arrow over the MD and the AS groups. Scientific calculator vs. non-scientific calculator demonstration (Tip: the non-scientific calculator won't do Order of Operations).

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 1-2.
(2.) Page 14 #15 to 19, 24, 25.
Q1 W2 8/17/07 Friday
Class:  
Q1 Quiz 1.

Homework:
(1.) None.
Q1 W2 8/16/07 Thursday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Finish Chapter 1-1, "Expressions and Variables", grouping symbols, how to show multiplication in algebra including "implied multiplication", definition of: variable, evaluation, power. Converting verbal sentances into algebraic expressions.

Homework:
(1.) Study all topics covered to-date for quiz tomorrow.
Q1 W2 8/15/07 Wednesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Place Value. Converting decimals to fractions: example 0.21 = 21/100. Converting decimals to per cent (per one hundred). Exponents, definition of base and exponent.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 1-1.
(2.) Page 8 #21 to 28.
Q1 W2 8/14/07 Tuesday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Practice: simplifying fractions. Collect homework (WS Skill 32). Issue textbooks. Challenge problems: simplify 1/19 and 1/29.

Homework:
(1.) Read Ch. 1-1.
Q1 W2 8/13/07 Monday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Review and collect homework. Supply check. Simplifying fractions, factors and products "factories make products", more examples of converting fractions to decimals.

Homework:
(1.) WS Skill 32 Page 63 - Click here for copy.
Q1 W1 8/10/07 Friday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Converting fractions to decimals using long division ==> "moon the fraction." Define: Terminating Decimal, Repeating Decimal (and how to show), ellipsis.

How to show your work in this class.

Homework:
(1.) Convert to a decimal by long division: 1/5, 2/3, 5/8, 3/4, 1/7, 2/9, 5/9.
(2.) Separate written assignment: Your math likes/dislikes and math class likes/dislikes.
(3.) If not handed in already, have parents read math help/redo letter and sign at bottom - click here for copy.
(4.) If not finished in class, complete contact info. form - click here for copy
Q1 W1 8/9/07 Thursday
Class: (click here for notes) 
Introduction. Help/Redo Policy. Al Kwarizmi and "The Science of Reduction and Reunion."

Homework:
(1.) Have parents read math help/redo letter and sign at bottom - click here for copy.
(2.) If not finished in class, complete contact info. form - click here for copy

 
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