Week #5 October 1-4

Monday, October 1 , 2012

Learning Target:  Review PEMDAS (order of operations)

In class:

Returned quizzes (Multiplication & Division)
Pre-Test Ch1

Homework: 
Fair Game Worksheet - Problems 2-16 even only!

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Learning Target: I can find the absolute value of an integer and solve problems involving absolute value

In class:

Handed out Ch1 1.1 Packet
Introduced absolute value-using Big Ideas Book & Cartoon
Related absolute value to speed & velocity

Homework:

1.1 Practice worksheet problems: 1-10

Wednesday, October 3 , 2012

Learning Target:
I can use absolute value to describe the relationship between speed and velocity

In class:

Essential Question: How are speed and velocity related?

Continued working in partners solving speed, velocity and absolute value problems
Wile E. Coyote Video- how are speed and velocity related?

Homework: 
Packet 1.1 Exercises (pgs 6/7)  problems: 1-11, 20-22, 30-31, and 41

Thursday, October 4 , 2012

Learning Target:

I can solve 2 types of integer addition problems, same sign and different sign

In class
Essential Question:  Is the sum of two integers +, _, or zero? How can you tell? 

Pick up Packet Ch1 1.2- Adding Integers
Work in pairs using "chips" or "number line" to solve problems adding integers
Write "rules" for solving the 2 types of addition problems

Homework:
Packet Page 10 
1.2 Practice:  Problems 1-12 all

Friday, October 5, 2012

Learning Target:

I can solve 2 types of integer addition problems, same sign and different sign

In class:

Review Adding Integers & Real World Examples
DELTA Math Test in class

Brain Boost in West Gym

Homework: 
Use your ID and PASSWORD to log onto the BIG IDEAS book online!