Pre Algebra

 Topics on Final Exam -->  05_16_2013 Topics on final exam.pdf

Office hours for the week of 5/20/2013 to 5/24/2013

Monday - lunch ; after school
Tuesday - lunch
Wednesday -  after school
Thursday - lunch; after school
Friday - no office hours

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 5/20/2013  to  5/24/2013

Monday  5/20/2013

Homework:

• Year end review (Area and perimeter) -->  05_20_2013 Year_end Review (area and perim).pdf

Tuesday  5/21/2013

Wednesday  5/22/2013

Thursday  5/23/2013

Friday  5/24/2013

Skill practice for final exam with answer key -->  05_24_2013 skill practice for final exam with answer key.pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 5/13/2013 to 5/17/2013

Monday  5/13/2013

Homework:

• Year End Review # 1 (Due Wednesday) -->  05_13_2013 Year end review (Number Theory).pdf

Tuesday  5/14/2013

Homework:

• Study/Review/Prepare for quiz
• Complete Year end review #1 (Number Theory)  see Monday for link to document.  Due tomorrow.

Wednesday  5/15/2013

Homework:

• Year end review #2 (Fractions, Decimals, Percents) -->  05_14_2013 HW Worksheet (YER fract, dec, percents).pdf

Thursday  5/16/2013

Friday  5/17/2013

Homework:

• Year end review # 3 (probability and statistics) -->  05_16_2013 HW Worksheet (YER probability and statistics).pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 5/6/2013 to 5/10/2013

Monday  5/6/2013

Homework:

• Two different unit rates -->  05_06_2013 HW (two unit rates).pdf

Tuesday  5/7/2013

Homework:

• Problem solving using comparison strategies -->  05_07_2013 HW (More comparison strategies).pdf

Wednesday  5/8/2013

Homework:

• Problem solving using proportions -->  05_08_2013 HW Worksheet (proportions).pdf

Thursday  5/9/2013

Homework:

• Practice Quiz -->  05_09_2013 Practice and Prep comparisons with ratios, fractions, percents, rates.pdf

Friday  5/10/2013

No homework 

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 4/29/2013 to 5/3/2013

Monday 4/29/2013

Homework:

• Complete Developing comparison strategies --> 04_26_2013 Inv_HW (Developing Comparison Strategies).pdf

Tuesday  4/30/2013

Homework:

• 04_29_2013 HW (Developing Comparison Strategies-2).pdf

Wednesday  5/1/2013

Quiz - Introduction to Algebra (Expressions and Equations)

Thursday  5/2/2013

Homework:

• Complete the "Pizza Party" investigation if you did not finish it in class -->  05_01_2013 Investigation_HW (Introducing rates).pdf

Friday  5/3/2013

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 4/22/2013 to 4/26/2013

Monday  4/22/2013

Homework:

• Algebra Expressions problem set -->  04_22_2013 HW(algebraic expressions).pdf

Tuesday  4/23/2013

Homework:

• Solving equations -->  04_23_2013 HW (Solving Equations - Algebra).pdf

Wednesday  4/24/2013

Homeowrk:

• Quiz Preparation and Practice (Due Friday) -->  04_24_2013 HW Prep Unit Quiz (variables, expressions, equations).pdf 

Thursday  4/25/2013

Homework:

• Complete the assignment from yesterday - due tomorrow.

Friday  4/26/2013

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 4/15/2013 to 4/19/2013

No postings this week due to my absence

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 4/8/2013 to 4/12/2013

Monday  4/8/2013

Homework (the "flipped" classroom) - watch for understanding the following 2 videos from the Khan Academy on Absolute Value:

• Absolute Value and the Number Line  5:39
• Absolute Value 1  3:22
• Complete the Video Reflections/Notes form -->  04_08_2013 Video Reflections.pdf

Tuesday  4/9/2013

Today in class we will be working on a set of exercises using the pan-balance method of solving equtions.  That document will be posted here today --> 04_08_2013 Flipped HW (equations - pan-balance).pdf

There is no other homework today.

Wednesday  4/10/2013

Homework (the "flipped") classrom - watch for understanding the following 2 videos on working with expressions:

• Combining Like Terms  4:33
• Combining Like Terms and the Distributive Property  4:07
• Complete a video reflections form for each video.  You can use these -->  04_08_2013 Video Reflections.pdf

Thursday  4/11/2013

Homework:

• Complete the in-class assignment --> 04_11_2013 Investigation (algebraic expressions).pdf

Friday  4/12/2013

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 4/1/2013 to 4/5/2013

Monday  4/1/2013

Homework:

• The "Flipped" classroom - watch for understanding the following short videos from the Khan Academy on Algebra:

1. What is a Variable?  time: 3:18
2. Why aren't we using the multiplication sign? time: 4:58
3. Evaluating an expression  time 2:00

• You will receive a series of questions that you need to answered for each video to insure that you have watched the videos and have understood the material or come to class prepared to ask any questions you have.  I will post the questions/prompts a bit later today --> 04_01_2013 Video Reflections.pdf <--
• We will use class time today to practice how to watch video instruction with a purpose..and that purpose is to UNDERSTAND.

Tuesday  4/2/2013

Homework:

• Today's homework assignment is a review of an important unit we completed earlier in the year on operations with signed numbers and the order of operations.  No calculators.  You can use the graphic organizer that you received in class on operations with signed numbers. -->  04_02_2013 HW Review (operations with signed numbers).pdf

Wednesday  4/3/2013

Homework:

The "flipped classroom":  Watch the following 3 short videos on evaluating expressions and complete the Video Response/Notes Template.

1.  Evaluating Exponential Expressions  2:41
2. Expressions with 2 Variables  1:59
3. Example: Evaluating Expressions with 2 Variables  1:46

Reflection/Notes template --> 04_03_2013 Video Reflections.pdf

Thursday  4/4/2013

No homework

Friday  4/5/2013

Homework: The "flipped" classroom.  3 short videos of solving simple equations.

• Why do we do the same thing to both sides... 2:32
• Representing a relationship with a simple equation 3:23
• One step equation intuition  4:38

All 3 of these short videos are related, so you will only need to provide one written summary of the big ideas that you think were introduced in these videos.

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 3/18/2013 to 3/22/2013

Monday  3/18/2013

Study guide for the Probability Quiz on Wednesday -->  03_18_2013 Study Guide (probability).pdf

Homework:

• Complete the Whack-a-mole game board --> 03_18_2013 Whack_a_mole game board HW.pdf<--  Numbers 6, 7 and 9 cannot be done because they require color.  We did these in class.

Tuesday  3/19/2013

Study/Review/Prepare for quiz

Practice test -->  03_19_2013 Practice for test (probability).pdf

Practice Test Solution Guide -->  13_03_19 Practice Test ANSWERS.pdf

Wednesday  3/20/2013

Quiz - Probability

Thursday  3/21/2013

Homework:

• Complete Benchmarks 15 and 16 --> 03_21_2013 BM_15_16 (patterns).pdf

Friday  3/22/2013

Enjoy your well deserved SPRING BREAK

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 3/11/2013 to 3/15/2013

Monday  3/11/2013

Homework:

• Read for Understanding -->  03_11_2013 Notes Probability 1.pdf
• Finding probabilities -->  03_11_2013 HW (Finding Probabilities).pdf

Tuesday  3/12/2013

No homework

Wednesday  3/13/2013

Homework:

• Read for Understanding -->  03_13_2013 Notes (counting outcomes, tree diagrams).pdf
• Complete the Problem set -->  03_13_2013 HW (counting outcomes, tree diagrams).pdf

Thursday  3/14/2013

Homework:

• 03_14_2013 HW_ (Using Tree Diagrams_Theoretical Probability).pdf

Friday  3/15/2013

Homework Free Weekend

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 3/4/2013 to 3/8/2013

Monday  3/4/2013

Homework:

• Read for understanding the Fraction operations review notes -->  03_04_2013 Notes (Summary_Review Fraction Operations).pdf

Tuesday  3/5/2013

Homework (Period 7 only):

• Unit objectives (Probability) return with parent signature -->  03_05_2013 Unit Objectives (Probability).pdf

Wednesday  3/6/2013

Period 7 --> began Statistics Quiz

Periods 4 and 6 did not meet today

Thursday  3/7/2013

Statistics Quiz

Friday  3/8/2013

Homework:

• Watch for Understanding (introduction to Probability)

Basic Probability

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 2/25/2013 to 3/1/2013

Monday  2/25/2013

Homework:

• Practice problems - Statistics -->  02_25_2013 HW (Practice Quiz).pdf

Tuesday  2/26/2013

Homework:

• Complete the Investigation (Working with the Mean) -->  02_26_2013 Investigation working with mean.pdf

Wednesday  2/27/2013

Homework:

• Practice and Prep for Quiz --> 02_27_2013 HW (practice and prep).pdf

Thursday  2/28/2013

Homework:

• Watch for Understanding the Khan Academy video on Histograms -->  Histograms
• Read for Understanding - notes on Histograms -->  02_28_2013 Review - Histograms.pdf
• Complete Benchmark Checks # 8 and # 9 -->  02_28_2013 BM_8_9 Check (number sense).pdf

Friday  3/1/2013

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 2/18/2013 to 2/22/2013

Monday  2/18/2013

No school - Washington's birthday (aka Presidents Day)

Tuesday  2/19/2013

Homework:

• We will continue to work on Data Analysis and Statistics during class time.
• Complete Benchmark Checks #4 and #5 as homework -->  02_19_2013 BM_4_5 Check (fraction).pdf

Wednesday  2/20/2013

Homework:

• Read for understanding -->  02_20_2013 Notes (bar, line, circle graphs).pdf  

Thursday  2/21/2013

Homework:

• Watch for Understanding (Khan Academy Videos)
• Stem and Leaf Video
• Reading Bar Graphs
• Reading Line Graphs

Friday  2/22/2013

Homework: 

For the past several days we have been working in class on 4 statistics assignments. These assignments have been collected as you have completed them.  Following are the 4 assignments.:

• 02_12_2013 Backpack investigation.pdf 
• 02_14_2013 Investigation_HW (Frequency Chart; Line Plots; Stem-and-leaf).pdf
• 02_19_2013 Stats Assignment (mean, median, mode, range).pdf 
• 02_20_2013 Investigation (Scatter Plots, line graphs).pdf

If any of these assignments is not complete and turned in by today, you either need to make arrangements to complete them in office hours or complete them as homework.

Today's homework is to complete the Statistics Review Packet:

• 02_22_2013 HW Statistics Review.pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 2/11/2013 to 2/15/2013

Monday  2/11/2013

Homework:

• Parent signature - Unit Objectives -->  02_11_2013 Unit Objectives (Data Analysis).pdf
• Cumulative Review -->  02_11_2013 HW Cumulative Review.pdf

Tuesday  2/12/2013

Homework:

• Read FOR UNDERSTANDING -->  02_13_2012 Notes (frequency tables_line plots_StemLeaf).pdf
• Watch the following video that provides an introduction (or review) of the "measures of central tendency".  Mean, Median, Mode (Kahn Academy)
• Be sure to write in your notebooks or on the notes packet any questions you have about the material. 

Wednesday  2/13/2013

Homework:

• Benchmark checks (#2 and #3) -->  02_13_2013 HW BM check 2_3.pdf
• Read for Understanding notes on Mean, Median, Mode and Range -->  02_13_2013 Notes (mean, median, mode, range).pdf

Thursday  2/14/2013

no homework

Friday  2/15/2013

Homework:

• Read for understanding notes on scatterplots -->  02_15_2013 Notes (scatter plots).pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 2/4/2013 to 2/8/2013

Monday  2/4/2013

Homework:

• Changing Area and Area of Triangles -->  02_04_2013 HW (changing area).pdf

Tuesday  2/5/2013

Homework:

• Area of parallelograms -->  02_05_2013 HW Area or Parallelograms.pdf

Wednesday  2/6/2013

Study/review prepare for quiz.  Here is a resource to help you focus you study time -->  02_06_2013 Study Buddy Geometry_Measurement.pdf

Thursday  2/7/2013

Study Review Prepare for quiz tomorrow

02_07_2013 study buddy 2.pdf

02_06_2013 study buddy 1 Answers.pdf

02_07_2013 study buddy 2 solutions.pdf

Friday  2/8/2013

Quiz today - no homework

Pre Algebra Homework and information - 1/28/2013 to 2/1/2013

Monday  1/28/2013

Homework:

• Area and Perimeter of composite shapes -->  01_28_2013 HW (composite shapes_area and perim).pdf 

Tuesday  1/29/203

Kahn Academy videos and practice; The coordinate plane:

• Kahn Academy videos and practice

Homework (Due Thursday):

• Plotting points and shapes on the coordinate plane --> 01_29_2013 Review and HW plotting polygons.pdf

Wednesday  1/30/2013

This week we have been working on a variety of problem solving and activities related to geometry and measurement.  We have devoted much of class time to work on these assignments.  Following is a list of assignments and activities that will need to be completed by tomorrow (Thursday 1/31/2013).

• Geometry crossword -->  01_28_2013 Geometry Crossword.pdf
• Angles problem solving (remember the problems with * are optional extra credit) -->  01_28_2013 Investigation Angles Prob solving.pdf
• Plotting points and shapes on the coordinate plane (assigned yesterday due tomorrow) --> 01_29_2013 Review and HW plotting polygons.pdf

Today in class we will introduce our next problem solving investigation:

• 01_30_2013 Investigation (constant area changing perimeter).pdf

Thursday  1/31/2013

You need to complete the  investigations from yesterday ("Constant Area; Changing Perimeter) as well as today's investigation -->  01_30_2013 Investigation (fixed perimeter changing area).pdf  before working on today's homework assignment.

Homework:

• 01_31_2013 HW (changing perimeters).pdf 

Friday  2/1/2013

No homework

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 1/21/2013 to 1/25/2013

Monday  1/21/2013

No school

Tuesday  1/22/2013

Homework:

• Complete the Bumper Car Investigation -->  01_22_2013 Investigation (Area and Perimeter) day 1.pdf

Wednesday  1/23/2013

Homework:

• Complete the in-class assignment -->  01_22_2013 Investigation_HW (Area and Perimeter) day 2.pdf
• Area and perimeter of rectangles -->  01_23_2013 HW (Area and Perimeter of Rectangles).pdf

Thursday  1/24/2013

No homework

Friday  1/25/2013

Homework

• Geometry unit review so far -->  01_25_2013 HW_Unit Review_so far geom_measurement.pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 1/14/2013 to 1/18/2013

Monday  1/14/2013

Review/Study/Prepare for quiz

Tuesday  1/15/2013

Quiz - Percents skills and problem solving

Wednesday  1/16/2013

Today we will start our unit on 2-dimensional geometry.

You will be receiving the following documents in class:

• 01_14_2013 RPK Geometry Basics.pdf
• 01_14_2013 Notes (polygons_quadrilaterals)_a.pdf

I want you to read both of these documents for understanding.  Please highlight any concepts or vocabulary that you you don't completely understand and bring those questions to the class or to office hours.

Homework:

• 01_16_2013 HW (Quadrilaterals).pdf

Thursday  1/17/2013

Homework:

• The polygon homework will be posted here later today --> 01_17_2013 HW (polygons).pdf <--  We will be working on it in class today.

In-class Investigation on triangles -->  01_17_2013 Investigation (triangles).pdf 

Friday  1/18/2013

No homework - enjoy the 3-day weekend

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 1/7/2013 to 1/11/2013

Monday  1/7/2013

Happy New Year - See you tomorrow

Tuesday  1/8/2013

Homework:

• Review Finding the % of a number -->  01_08_2013 HW CheckUp (percent of a quantity).pdf

Today in class --> We will complete a note-taking exercise and a self-evaluation for the objectives related to solving problems with percents -->  01_08_2013 Notes Review and summarize solving problems with percents.pdf

Wednesday  1/9/2013

Homework:

• Finding the original amount after a % increase or decrease --> 01_09_2013 HW (finding the 100 precent amount).pdf  Please be aware that you may have difficulty with this assignment if you attempt to do it in study hall before today's class.  We will have plenty of time to work on this in class today - thanks.

Thursday  1/10/2013

Homework:

• Percents - putting it all together part 1 -->  01_10_2013 HW (Percents_putting it all together_1).pdf

Friday  1/11/2013

Homework:

• Percents - putting it all together part 2 -->  01_11_2013 HW (Percents_putting it all together_2).pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Infomation 12/17/2012 to 12/21/2012

Monday  12/17/2012

Homework -->  12_17_2012 Investigation(changing forms).pdf

Todays notes -->  12_17_2012 Notes (percents as operators).pdf

Tuesday  12/18/2012

Homework:

• Percents (changing forms) -->  12_17_2012 HW (percents - changing forms).pdf

Wednesday  12/19/2012

Homework:

• Percent of Change --> 12_19_2012 HW (percentage change).pdf

Thursday  12/20/2012

Homework:

• Percent application (taxes, tips, discounts, etc.) --> 12_20_2012 HW (percent applications).pdf

Friday  12/21/2012

Yay - Happy Winter Break

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 12/10/2012 to 12/14/2012

Monday  12/10/2012

Homework:

• Practice Quiz -->  12_10_2012 HW (Fraction Operations Practice Quiz).pdf

Today in class the students received the self-assessment requirements documents.  I am encouraging parents to read this document as well to help support your child in the homework feedback process -->  12_10_2012 Homework Self Assessment Requirements.pdf 

Tuesday  12/11/2012

Homework:

• Final Prep for Quiz -->  12_11_2012 HW (Fraction Operations Final Prep).pdf 

Wednesday  12/12/2012

Review/prepare/study for quiz on fraction operations

Thursday  12/13/2012

Quiz Day - no homework

Friday  12/14/2012

Homework

• Working with percents -->  12_14_2012 HW (using percents to compare).pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 12/3/2012 to 12/7/2012

Monday  12/3/2012

Homework:

• Dividing a fraction or mixed number by whole number -->  12_03_2012 HW (dividing a fraction by a whole number).pdf 
• The in-class investigation (below) is expected to be completed and handed in for a class participation score.

Today's in-class investigation --> 12_03_2012 Investigation (dividing a fraction by a whole number).pdf  (please hand in for a class participation score)

Tuesday  12/4/2012

Homework:

• Fraction operations (mostly division) -->  12_04_2012 HW (Fraction Operations mostly division).pdf
• The in-class investigation (below) is expected to be completed and handed in for a class participation score.

Today's in class investigation/activity -->  12_04_2012 Investigation (dividing a fraction by a fraction).pdf  (will be collected for a class participation score)

Wednesday  12/5/2012

Homework:

• Mixed practice - fraction operations --> 12_05_2012 HW Practice_ Prep_fraction ops.pdf

Thursday  12/6/2012

No homework:

Assessment: next Thursday 12/13/2012

Friday  12/7/2012

BEAST Day

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 11/26/2012 to 11/30/2012

Monday  11/26/2012

Homework:

• Work through the "to-do list" -->  11_26_2012 to_do checklist.pdf

In class today we will start our next investigation (The Cost of the Blacktop).  The due date is to be determined --> 11_26_2012 Investigation (Comparing the cost of blacktopping).pdf

Tuesday  11/27/2012

Homework:

• Continue to work through the "to-do" checklist we received yesterday.
• Spend 20-25 minutes working on the Investigation "comparing the cost of the blacktop" --> 11_26_2012 Investigation (Comparing the cost of blacktopping).pdf

Today in class we reviewed procedures for multiplying mixed numbers -->  11_26_2012 Notes (mult fractions).pdf 

Wednesday  11/28/2012

We will have time in class today to complete the 1st draft of the investigation "Comparing the Cost of Blacktop".

Homework:

• Fraction Concepts and Operations --> 11_28_2012 HW (fraction concepts and operations).pdf <--

Thursday  11/29/2012

Homework:

• Fraction operations: mixed practice --> 11_29_2012 HW (Fraction_mixed practice).pdf <--

Friday  11/30/2012

Homeworkl:

• Dividing a whole number by a fraction -->  11_30_2012 HW (dividing a whole number by a fraction).pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 11/12/2012 to 11/16/2012

Monday  11/12/2012

Homework: 

• Read for Understanding the Notes packet -->  11_12_2012 Notes (adding and sub fractions).pdf  Then work the 4 sample problems on the last page.

Tuesday  11/13/2012

Homework: 

•  Complete the Playground and Blacktop investigation -->  11_13_2012 Investigation (Playgrounds and Blacktop).pdf

Wednesday  11/14/2012

Homework:

• Complete the practice quiz and assess -->  11_14_2012 practice quiz fraction stuff.pdf

Answer key will be posted here later today --> 11_14_2012 Practice Quiz ANSWERS.pdf

Thursday  11/15/2012

Quiz - no homework

Friday  11/16/2012

In class today we worked on the "Thanksgiving investigation".  I collected this investigation at the end of class as I did not want you to think that it was homework.  Many of you finished the investigation.

Investigation due Wednesday 11/27 with fixes and corrections -->  11_16_2012 Thanksgiving investigation (a model for multiplication).pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 11/5/2012 to 11/9/2012

Monday  11/5/2012

Quiz today - no homework

Tuesday  11/6/2012

Homework:

• Complete the Fuel Tank Investigation -->  11_06_2012 Investigation_HW (The gas tank).pdf

Wednesday  11/7/2012

Homework:

• Complete the investigation: "Adding and subtracting fractions" -->  11_07_2012 (adding and sub fractions day 1).pdf

Thursday  11/8/2012

Homework:

• Adding and Subtracting fractions --> 11_08_2012 HW (Add_subtract fractions_2).pdf

Friday  11/9/2012

Homework:

• We will have a "quickie quiz" then we will work on this homework assignment to lessen the weekend load -->  11_08_2012 HW (Add_subtract fractions_3).pdf

Pre Algebra homework and Information - 10/29/2012 to 11/2/2012

Monday  10/29/2012

Homework:

• We should finish the "Cat food" investigation in class today.
• Complete the "Puppy Snack" investigation -->  10_29_2012 Investigation_HW (puppy snack mix).pdf  You should plan on spending a maximum of 30 minutes on tonights hmework outside of class

Tuesday  10/30/2012

Homework:

• Fraction-Decimal-Percent (Equivalent Forms) --> 10_30_2012 HW (Fractions,Decimals, Percents).pdf

Wednesday  10/31/2012

Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Thursday  11/1/2012

Homework: 

• Preparation for Quiz -->  11_01_2012 HW Fraction Quiz Prep.pdf

Friday  11/2/2012

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 10/22/2012 to 10/26/2012

Monday  10/22/2012

Homework:  comparing fractions --> 10_22_2012 HW (comparing and ordering fractions to benchmarks).pdf

Today in class:  We will begin work on our next investigation (The bicycle course) to introduce the "double number line" tool.  10_22_2012 Investigation (developing bike course).pdf

Tuesday  10/23/2012

Homework:

• Read for Understanding - Notes Packet Fraction Concepts Big Ideas # 2 -->  10_23_2012 Notes (Fraction BIG Ideas _2).pdf

Wednesday  10/24/2012

Homework:

• Working with models for fractions -->  10_24_2012 HW ( models for fractions).pdf 

Thursday:  10/25/2012

Homework: 

• Mixed numbers and improper fractions -->  10_25_2012 HW (Mixed Numbers and Improper fractions).pdf

Friday:  10/26/2012

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 10/15/2012 to 10/19/2012

Monday:  10/15/2012

Homework:

• Review of divisibility, factors, multiples --> 10_15_2012 HW (Review prior units).pdf   [You may want to refer to these enhance notes if you need a reminder of the "big ideas" from Unit 1 -->  10_15_2012 enhanced notes_Number Theory.pdf].
• Unit objectives (parent signature) -->  10_15_2012 Unit Objectives (Fraction, decimals, percents - concepts).pdf 

Today in-class: 
We will clear out our math binder of all Unit 2 material. 
We will be working on an investigation that will serve as an introduction to our first unit on Proportional Thinking (fractions, decimals, and percents) --> 10_15_2012 Investigation (Sub Sandwiches_fractions).pdf

Tuesday:  10/16/2012

Homework:

• You will need to complete the submarine sandwich investigation that we have been working on in class yesterday and today.

Today in class:
We will continue to work on the submarine sandwich investigation that we started yesterday.
If you complete that investigation you will begin the follow up investigation- Sharing Differently --> 10_16_2012 Investigation (sharing differently).pdf 

Wednesday:  10/17/2012

No homework

Thursday:  10/18/2012

No Homework

Today in class: we went through the Notes Packet Big Ideas # 1 -->  10_18_2012 Notes (Fraction BIG Ideas _1) enhanced.pdf

Friday:  10/19/2012

Homework

• 10_19_2012 HW (comparing fractions to benchmarks).pdf

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 10/8/2012 to 10/12/2012

Monday: 10/8/2012

Homework:

• 10_08_2012 HWTwiz Prep (order of ops, dist prop).pdf 

Tuesday: 10/9/2012

Homework (Practice, Prepare, Study) for unit "test"

• Additional Practice Problems -->  10_09_2012 Practice and prep Test (integers, order of ops).pdf

Answer Key to these practice problems --> 10_09_2012 Practice and prep Test (integers, order of ops) ANSWERS.pdf

There is a mistake on the answer key for # 20 the answer is 36 

• Here is a Practice Quiz to help you study and prepare --> 10_09_2012 HW Practice Quiz (intro to integers).pdf 

Here is the answer key to these set of problems --> 10_09_2012 Practice Quiz ANSWERS.pdf 

There is a mistake on number 35, the answer is 10

Quiz topics --> 10_09_2012 Twiz topics.pdf   

Wednesday:  10/10/2012

Period 7 meets today - Quiz

Thursday:   10/11/2012

Period 4, 6, and 7 meet today - Quiz

Friday: 10/12/2012

No School

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 10/1/2012 to 10/5/2012

Monday 10/1/2012

No additional homework today.

In class we worked on an activity to work with "change" between 2 numbers as a way to understand adding signed numbers. -->  10_01_2012 Investigation_addition algorithm.pdf

Tuesday 10/2/2012

Homework

• Adding and subtracting signed numbers -->  10_02_2012 HW (adding and subtracting positives and negatives ).pdf

Today's notes-->  10_02_2012 Notes(signed numbers_vocab).pdf

Today's investigation -->  10_02_2012 Investigation (subtracting integers part 1).pdf 

Wednesday 10/3/2012

Homework

• Operations with signed number - mixed practice --> 10_03_2012 HW Mixed Practice (Integers).pdf

Today's investigation on multiplying and dividing with signed numbers --> 10_03_2012 Investigation (mult and divide integers part 1).pdf

Today's notes - a very cool graphic organizer for viewing all of the algorithms for operations with signed numbers --> 10_03_2012 Integer Rules - graphic organizer.pdf 

Thursday 10/4/2012

Homework/Practice:  Multiply and Divide Integers --> 10_04_2012 HW (mult, divide integers ).pdf

Notes fo today: Summary and Study Guide; Introduction to Signed Numbers --> 10_04_2012 Study Guide (intro to integers).pdf

Friday 10/5/2012

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 9/24/2012 to 9/28/2012

Monday 9/24/2012

Homework:

• Complete the Investigation/Homework that we started in class today --> 09_24_2012 Investigation_HW (Distributive property).pdf 

In class today we will do our first binder-cleanout. 

Today we will begin to explore some algebra concepts by working with the Distributive Property.

Tuesday 9/25/2012

Homework

• 09_25_2012 HW Distrib Property_2.pdf

Wednesday 9/26/2012

Homework

• Formalizing the Distributive Property -->  09_26_2012 (Formalizaing the Distributive property).pdf
• Please have you parents sign the Unit Plan for our unit on Integer Operation and return it by Friday -->  09_26_2012 Unit Plan (Integers and Order of Ops).pdf 

Thursday 9/27/2012

No homework today

Today we will start our study of negative numbers and operations with negative numbers.  Here are our first 2 investigations with negative numbers:

• 09_27_2012 Net Worth model for integers (notes and activity).pdf 
• 09_27_2012 Investigation_game model for negative numbers.pdf 

Friday 9/28/2012

Homework:

• Introduction to signed numbers --> 09_28_2012 Homework Sheet (Intro to signed numbers).pdf 

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 9/17/2012 to 9/21/2012

Monday 9/17/2012

Practice (Homework):

• Skill practice; Order of operations --> 09_17_2012 HW (Skill - Order of Ops).pdf

Today in class: 

• We will self-assess the homework from last Thursday.
• We will do some clear-board practice on using prime factors to find GCF and LCM
• We will do some work with Order of Operations.  Everone should be familiar with the "Big Ideas" of the order of operations -->  09_17_2012 RPK Order of operations.pdf

Tuesday 9/18/2012

Study, review, prepare for "twiz" --> 09_17_2012 Big Ideas_Number Theory unit.pdf

Wednesday 9/19/2012

Unit Twiz
No homework

Thursday 9/20/2012

Substitue today - she will describe in-class activity and homework

Friday 9/21/2012

Substitue today - she will describe in-class activity and homework

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 9/10/2012 to 9/14/2012

Monday 9/10/2012

Late Start today
We will be finishing the quiz today
Practice and Preparation:

• When you complete the quiz in class you will receive some notes on "prime factorization" and an investigation called "The Product Puzzle".  If you do not complete the investigation in class, then please complete it for homework.  The Product Puzzle --> 09_10_2012 Investigation (finding factor strings).pdf
• Today's notes on prime factorization are available in the notes and resources section on the right side of this web page.

Tuesday 9/11/2012

Practice (aka homework):

• Prime Factorization --> 09_11_2012 HW Worksheet(prime factorization).pdf

Today's in-class investigation --> 09_11_2012 Investigation_prime factorization.pdf

Wednesday 9/12/2012

Homework:

• Using prime factors to find GCF and LCM --> 09_12_2012 HW (using prime factors).pdf

Thursday 9/13/2012

Homework/Practice:

• Quiz preparation and practice --> 09_13_2012 HW (practice and prep).pdf 

Friday 9/14/2012

No class today - no homework

Pre Algebra Homework and Information 9/3/2012 to 9/7/2012

Monday 9/3/2012

Happy Labor Day

Tuesday 9/4/2012

Homework:

• Practice with Factors and Multiples -->  09_04_2012 HW_Practice with factors and multiples.pdf 
• Complete the "Snack Pack" Investigation that we started last Friday -->  08_30_2012 HW choosing common mult or common factors(Part 2).pdf 

We will also receive some notes that are available in the notes and resources section on the right side of this page.  These notes cover the definition of a square number, and the procedure for finding the LCM using common factors.

Wednesday 9/5/2012

Homework (Practice/Review/Preparation)

• We are reviewing and preparing for our unit quiz on Friday.  Here are today's set of practice and review problems to help us be fully prepared --> 09_05_2012 Test Prep Nbr Theory_1.pdf 

Here is a study guide to help us prepare for the quiz --> 09_05_2012 study guide_Number Theory Quiz.pdf

 

Thursday 9/6/2012

Friday 9/7/2012

Quiz today
No homework

Pre Algebra Homework and information - 8/27/2012 to 8/31/2012

Monday - 8/27/2012

Homework:

• 08_27_2012 HW Common Factors Multiples_Venn Diagram.pdf 

Tuesday - 8/28/2012

Homework:

• 08_28_2012 HW_Common Factors Multiples_Venn Diagram Part 2.pdf 

In-Class Today:  our in-class investigation today is an activity involving common multiples and least common multiples.  We will be using a "list" method to find common multiples.  The list method works well when the numbers are relatively small.  We will learn a different method that will be useful for finding LCMs (least common multiples) when the numbers are bigger.  Here is today's in-class investigation --> 08_28_2012 Investigation_Common Multiples_List Method.pdf

Wednesday - 8/29/2012

Homework:

• Homework Delayed 

Thursday - 8/30/2012

Homework:

• 08_30_2012 Investigation_choosing common mult or common factors.pdf

Friday - 8/31/2012

In-class investigation -->  08_31_2012 Investigation choosing common mult or common factors(Part 2).pdf

No homework - enjoy the Labor Day Weekend - see you on Tuesday.

Pre Algebra Homework and Information - 8/20/2012 to 8/24/2012

Monday 8/20/2012

On occasion throughout the year I will provide you with review material covering concepts that you probably learned earlier in your math journey.  I call these concepts Required Prerequisite Knowledge (RPK for short).  It is possible, however,that you may have forgotten some material.  So these review materials will help make sure that you fully understand these important concepts. If you find that you have difficulty uderstanding with these RPKs, you should come to office hours or Math Lab to get some additional support.

Along with the review material, you will also receive some exercises to complete to help you assess your level of uderstanding.  I call these exercises Check 4 Understanding (C4U for short).

Homework:

• Read for DEEP UNDERSTANDING the RPK document -->  08_20_2012 RPK Place Value of Whole Numbers to Billions.pdf
• Read for DEEP UNDERSTANDING the RPK DOCUMENT --> 08_20_2012 RPK Rounding Whole Numbers.pdf
• Complete the C4U --> 08_20_2012 RPKC4U Place Value of Whole Numbers.pdf
• Complete the C4U -->  08_20_2012 RPKC4U Rounding Whole Numbers.pdf

Notes posted in NOTES AND RESOURCES section.

Tuesday 8/21/2012

Homework:

• Introduction to Factors and Multiples --> 08_21_2012 HW Intro_Review Factors and Multiples.pdf  Use your NOTES on Factors and Multiples to help you with this assignment.  The notes should be in your math binders and they are available on the right side of this web page in the section "Pre Algebra Notes and Resources"

Wednesday 8/22/2012

Homework:

• Read for Understanding the RPK document on multiplying by "powers of 10" -->  08_22_2012 RPK Mult by Powers of 10.pdf
• After you read the RPK, complete the C4U --> 08_22_2012 RPKC4U Multiply by Powers of 10.pdf

Thursday 8/23/2012

No homework today.

Friday 8/24/2012

Homework:

• Divisibility rules --> 08_24_2012 HW_divisibility.pdf 

Please refer to the notes you received today to help you complete this assignment.  The notes are posted on the right side of this page in the Pre Algebra notes and resources section.  

Pre-Algebra Homework and Information - 8/16/2012 to 8/17/2012

Thursday 8/16/2012

In class today you will receive a document entitled "Pre-Algebra: Ascending the Mountain".  Any document that is distributed in class will always be available on this class web site as a linked pdf file tht you can view and print.  So you never need to worry about losing a document.  Here is the link to our first document --> 08_16_2012 Ascending the MountainPA.pdf

This document contains our first assignment (a short writing assignment) that I will explain completely in class today.

Friday 8/17/2012

No homework today.  See you Monday.

Accelerated Algebra

Year End Review Topics Outline -->  05_08_2013 Study Outline.pdf 

Office Hours for the week of 5/20/2013 to 5/24/2013

Monday - lunch ; after school
Tuesday - lunch
Wednesday - after school
Thursday - lunch; after school
Friday - no office hours

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 5/20/2013  to  5/24/2013

Monday  5/20/2013

Tuesday  5/21/2013

Wednesday  5/22/2013

Thursday  5/23/2013

Friday  5/24/2013

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 5/13/2013 to 5/17/2013

Monday  5/13/2013

Year end review # 7 -->  05_13_2013 YER_7.pdf 

Year end review # 8 -->  05_13_2013 YER_8.pdf

Tuesday  5/14/2013

Year end review 9 -->  05_14_2013 YER_9.pdf 

Year end review 10 -->  05_14_2013 YER_10.pdf

Wednesday  5/15/2013

Quiz - graphs of rational functions

Thursday  5/16/2013

Year end review 11 --> 05_16_2013 YER_11.pdf 

Year end review 12 -->  15_16_2013 YER_12.pdf 

Friday  5/17/2013

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 5/6/2013 to 5/10/2013

Monday  5/6/2013

Here is the notes packet you picked up last Thursday in case you might have misplaced it -->  05_02_2013 Notes Graphs of Rational Functions.pdf

Homework:

• From the notes packet:  Pg.  483 (4-24) Even.

Homework answers -->  05_06_2013 HW ANS.pdf

Tuesday  5/7/2013

Homework:

• From the notes packet:  Pg. 484 (26-44) Even; ALL GRAPHS

Wednesday  5/8/2013

Homework:

• Year end review #1 -->  05_08_2013 Year End Review 1.pdf

You must use the "3-column" format that we reviewed in class - thanks!

Thursday  5/9/2013

Homework:

Cumulative review - chapter 9 will be due on Monday instead of tomorrow

• Year end review # 2 -->  05_09_2013 YER_2.pdf
• Year end review # 3 -->  05_09_2013 YER_3.pdf

Use 3-column format please

Friday  5/10/2013

Here is YER #4 -->  05_10_2013 YER_4.pdf  

Here is YER #5 -->  05_10_2013 YER_5.pdf 

Here is YER # 6 -->  05_10_2013 YER_6.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 4/29/2013 to 5/3/2013

Monday  4/29/2013

Chapter 9 Study Guide -->  04_29_2013 Study Guide_Chapter 9.pdf

Homework:

• Practice Test -->  04_29_2013 HW PractTest Ch_9.pdf 

Answer key -->  04_29_2013 Chapter 9 Practice Test ANS.pdf

Tuesday  4/30/2013

 Prepare homework packet -->  05_01_2013 Homework Check.pdf

Practice Test part 2 Answer key  -->  04_30_2013 Pract and Prep Chapter 9 Part 2 ANS.pdf

Wednesday  5/1/2013

Test - Chapter 9

Thursday  5/2/2013

Cumulative Review Chapter 9 (due 5/10/2013) -->  05_01_2013 Cumulative Rev ch 9.pdf

Friday  5/3/2013

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 4/22/2013 to 4/26/2013

Monday  4/22/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  563 - 564  (22 - 36) Even; (48, 50)

Homework answers -->  04_22_2013 HW ANS.pdf

Tuesday  4/23/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 571 (6 - 44) Even

Homework answers --> 04_23_2013 logarithmic functions HW ANS.pdf

Wednesday  4/24/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 571 - 572 (46 - 74) Even

Homework answers -->  04_24_2013 HW ANS.pdf

Thursday  4/25/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 577 (2-22) Even; (24-63) Multiples of 3

Homework answers -->  04_25_2013 HW ANS.pdf

Friday  4/26/2013

Homework:

• In class; Pg. 583-584 (18-42) Even; (52-60) Even
• Due Monday; Pg. 589 (9-36) Multiples of 3

Homework answers -->  04_26_2013 HW ANS.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 4/15/2013 to 4/19/2013

No postings this week due to my absence from school

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 4/8/2013 to 4/12/2013

Monday  4/8/2013

Homework (lite):

• Pg. 545 (26 - 36) Even

Homework answers -->  04_08_2013 HW Answers (composite functions_2) ANS.pdf

Cumulative Review Chapter 8 is due on Wednesday

Tuesday  4/9/2013

Homework:

• Complete the Cumulative Review - Chapter 8 -- Due tomorrow.

Wednesday  4/10/2013

Homework (we will work on in class):

• Practice and Prep Part 1 -->  04_10_2013 HW Practice and Prep part 1.pdf  do problems(1 - 6) ; (9 - 14)
• Section 8.4 Practice and Prep -->  04_10_2013 Sec 8_4 Practice and Prep.pdf  Problems (1 - 9) Odds

Thursday  4/11/2013

Prepare Homework Packet -->  04_15_2013 Homework Check.pdf

Practice Test Form A -->  04_11_2013 Practice Test A.pdf

04_11_2013 Solution Guide Practice Test A.pdf

Friday  4/12/2013

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 4/1/2013 to 4/5/2013

Monday  4/1/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 522 - 523 (4, 8, 14, 18, 28, 30); All graphs; you must graph by plotting 5 points (the vertex and 2 points on either side of the vertex); you need to include an x | y chart for each graph.  Graphs must be done on graph paper.  Graph paper is available in class and you can also find a link to the documents graph in the Accel Algebra Resources section of the web page on the right side -->

Homework answers -->  04_01_2013 HW ANS.pdf

Tuesday  4/2/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 529 - 530 (4 - 28) Even; 14 - 28 require graphing.  For the graphing problems, identify and label the vertex, the y-intercept, and any x-intercepts if they exist.  If there are no x-intercepts, plot 1 point on either side of the vertex.

Homework Answers --> 04_02_2013 HW ANS pg 529-530.pdf

Wednesday  4/3/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 530 (46 - 54) Even

Homework answers -->  04_03_2013 HW Answers.pdf

Thursday  4/4/2013

Homework:

• Begin Cumulative Review-Chapter 8 (due date yet to be determined) -->  04_04_2013 Cumulative Review Chapter 8.pdf

Friday  4/5/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  545 (2 - 20) Even

Homework answers -->  04_05_2013 HW Answers (alg of functions) ANS.pdf

Accel Algebra  Homework and Information - 3/18/2013 to 3/22/2013

Monday  3/18/2013

You will need to complete the Quadratic Equations class assignment that we started last Friday and the self assess for feedback -->  03_15_2013 Assignment_Quadratic equations.pdf

Homework:

• Quiz Practice and Prep (Chapter 8 part 1) --> 13_03_18 Chapter 8 Review-Part 1.pdf

Here is the Homework Packet Checklist that will be collected on Wednesday -->  03_20_2013 Homework Check.pdf

Tuesday  3/19/2013

Study/Review/Prepare for Quiz

Wednesday  3/20/2013

Quiz - Chapter 8 (sections 8.1 through 8.3)

Thursday  3/21/2013

Homework:

• Pg 513 - 514 (8 - 14) Even ; (26 - 36) Even

Homework answers -->  03_21_2013 HW Answers (quad ineq) ANS.pdf

Friday  3/22/2013

Enjoy your well deserved SPRING BREAK

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 3/11/2013 to 3/15/2013

Monday  3/11/2013

Homework (Lite):

• Pg 488 (44, 46, 48, 54, 56, 62, 64)

Homework answers -->  03_11_2013 HW Answers (pg 488 CTS)ANS.pdf

Tuesday  3/12/2013

Class does not meet today due to TCAP testing

Wednesday  3/13/2013

Homework:

•  Pg.  496 - 497  (10 - 20) Even ; (30 - 40) Even

Homework answers -->  03_13_2013 HW Answers QF ANS.pdf

Thursday  3/14/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  497 498 (42 - 48) Even  ;  (54 - 66) Even

Homework answers --> 03_14_2013 HW ANS.pdf

Friday  3/15/2013

Homework Free Weekend

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 3/4/2013 to 3/8/2013

Monday  3/4/2013

Prepare homework packet --> 03_05_2013 Homework Check.pdf
Study/Review/Prepare to Chapter 7 test with an emphasis on radical equations and operations with imaginary and complex numbers.

Tuesday  3/5/2013

Chapter 7 Test

Wednesday  3/6/2013

Homework - LITE (Due to TCAPs):

• Pg.  487 (16 - 26) ALL

Homework answers -->  03_05_2013 HW Answers (ESR) ANS.pdf

Thursday  3/7/2013

No class today - TCAP

Friday  3/8/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 487 - 488 (36, 38, 40, 42, 50, 52, 58, 60, 68, 72)

Homework answers -->  03_08_2013 HW Answers (pg 487_488) ANS.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 2/25/2013 to 3/1/2013

Monday  2/25/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  466 (34 - 40) Even  ;  (52 - 72) Even

Homework Answers -->  02_25_2013 HW Answers (pg 466) ANS.pdf

Cumulative Review - Chapter 7 due FRIDAY.

Tuesday  2/26/2013

Continue to work on the Cumulative Review - Chapter 7

Today we will begin our TCAP Preview.  I will post our assignments here later today.  These assignments will mostly be completed in class, but some homework time will be needed.

• 02_26_2013 Assignment TCAP Prep (Geometry-1).pdf
• 02_26_2013 AssignmentTCAP Prep (Surface Area).pdf
• 02_26_2013 TCAP Review Similar Figures (with review).pdf
• 02_26_2013 Assignment TCAP Prep (Similar Figures).pdf 

Wednesday  2/27/2013

Continue to work on Cumulative Review - Chapter 7

TCAP Preview work - this will mostly be done in class:

• 02_26_2013 Review Scale Drawings.pdf
• 02_26_2013 Review Prob and Stats.pdf

Thursday  2/28/2013

Homework:

• Additional Exercises 7.6 and 7.7 -->  02_28_2013 Addl Exer 7_6 and 7_7.pdf

Homework answers -->  02_28_2013 Addl Exer 7_6 7_7 ANS.pdf

Friday  3/1/2013

Homework:

• Practice Test Form A -->  02_28_2013 Chapter 7 Practice Test.pdf

Homework Anwers --> 13_03_01 Pract Test 7_A ANS.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 2/18/2013 to 2/22/2013

Monday  2/18/2013

President's day holiday - no school

Tuesday  2/19/2013

Homework:

• Prepare homework packet -->  02_20_2013 Homework Check.pdf
• Practice and Prep for Quiz -->  02_19_2013 Radicals and Rational Exponents Review Worksheet.pdf

Wednesday  2/20/2013

Quiz - Radical expressions and rational exponents

Thursday  2/21/2013

Homework:

• Pg 456 - 457 (8 - 48) Multiples of 4 ; (50, 54, 56, 60, 62, 64)

 Hw Answers -->  02_21_2013 HW Answers (pg 456) ANS.pdf 

Cumulative Review Chapter 7 is due on March 1 (1 week from tomorrow) -->  02_21_2013 Cumul Review Chapter 7.pdf 

Friday  2/22/2013

Homework: 

•  Pg. 466 (2 - 32) Even

Homework answers --> 02_22_2013 HW Answers (pg 466) ANS.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 2/11/2013 to 2/15/2013

Monday  2/11/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  440 - 441 (8 - 36) Multiples of 4 ; (48 - 72) Multiples of 4

Homework answers -->  02_11_2013 HW ANS AA.pdf

Tuesday  2/12/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  448 (6 -34) Even

Homework answers -->  02_12_2013 HW Answers (Pg_ 448).pdf

Wednesday  2/13/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 448 (36 - 78) Even

Homework answers -->  02_13_2013 HW Answers (Pg 448).pdf 

Thursday  2/14/2013

No homework - Quiz next Wednesday (2/20/2013)

Friday  2/15/2013

No class today - Parent conferences

Accel Algebra  Homework and Information - 2/4/2013 to 2/8/2013

Monday  2/4/2013

Homework:

• Page 419  (6 - 42) Even

Answer key -->  02_04_2013 HW ANSWERS.pdf

Tuesday  2/5/2013

Homework:

• Page 426 - 427  (6 - 60) ; multiples of 3

Answer Key -->  02_05_2013 HW ANS AA.pdf 

Wednesday  2/6/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  427 (78 - 98)  Even
• Pg.  435 (3 - 27) Multiples of 3

Homework answers -->  02_06_2013 HW Answers.pdf

Thursday  2/7/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 435 - 436 (36 - 72) Multiples of 4 ; (74, 76, 78, 88, 90, 92)

Homework answers -->  02_07_2013 HW Answers.pdf

Friday  2/8/2013

No homework - enjoy the weekend

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 1/28/2013 to 2/1/2013

Monday  1/28/2013

Cumulative Review chapter 6 - due tomorrow

Continue to work on the Statistics Assignment - due Monday 2/4/2013

• 01_25_2013 Data Analysis assignment.pdf
• 01_25_2013 Review - Histograms.pdf
• 01_25_2013 Review - Stem-and-leaf plots.pdf
• 01_25_2013 Review - box-and-whisker.pdf 

Tuesday  1/29/2013

Work on Statistics Assignment

Wednesday  1/30/2013

Work on Statistics Assignment (due on Monday 2/4/2013)

Thursday  1/31/2013

Friday  2/1/2013

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 1/21/2013 to 1/25/2013

Monday  1/21/2013

No School

Tuesday  1/22/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  390 - 391  (31 - 41)  ALL

Homework answers -->  01_22_2013 HW Answers (rational equations wordprobs 6_6) ANS.pdf

Cumulative review - chapter 6 (due date 1/29/2013)  01_22_2013 Cumul Review Chapter 6.pdf

Wednesday  1/23/2013

Practice and Prep problems -->  01_23_2013 Quiz prep_rat eqs applic problems.pdf

Practice and Prep Answers -->  01_23_2013 quiz prep ANSWERS.pdf

Thursday  1/24/2013

Quiz - Rational equations and problem solving

Friday  1/25/2013

Work on cumulative review - due on Tuesday

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 1/14/2013 to 1/18/2013

Monday  1/14/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 380 - 381 (6, 8, 12, 14, 18, 28, 32, 40, 42, 44, 46)

Homework answers -->  01_14_2013 HW Answers (rational equations 6_5) ANS.pdf

Tuesday  1/15/2013

Homework:

• Pg. 390 - 391 (2, 6, 9, 15, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)

Homework answers --> 01_15_2013 HW Answers (rational equations wordprobs 6_6) ANS.pdf

Wednesday  1/16/2013

Homework:

• Practice Quiz --> 01_16_2013 Practice Quiz_Rational Expressions.pdf

Answer Key -->  01_16_2013 Practice Quiz_Rational Expressions ANS.pdf

In-class test-preparation activity -->  01_16_2013 Unit Test Prep 1 (rational expressions and equations).pdf

  Answer key -->  01_16_2013 Unit Test Prep 1 (rational expressions and equations) ANS.pdf

Thursday  1/17/2013

Homework:

• In-class test-preparation activity --> 01_17_2013 Unit Test Prep 2 (rational equations).pdf

Answer key --> 01_17_2013 Test Prep_2 Answers ANS.pdf

• review/study/prepare for test

• Prepare homework packet in the proper sequecne

Homework packet preparation--> 01_18_2013 Homework Check.pdf

Friday  1/18/2013

Test - chapter 6

No homework

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 1/7/2013 to 1/11/2013

Monday  1/7/2013

No school - last day of winter break

Tuesday  1/8/2013

Homework:

• Review and Practice rules of exponents; use your notes and textbook to review the rules of exponents -->  01_08_2013 HW Practice Rules of Exponents.pdf

HW Answers -->  01_08_2013 HW ANSWERS.pdf

If you have time - work on the Review and Summary for sections 6.1 and 6.2 -->  01_08_2013 Summary and Review sec 6_1; 6_2 with goal accountability.pdf

Review and Summary (sections 6.1 and 6.2) Answer Key -->  01_08_2013 Review and Summary 6_1 6_2 ANSWER KEY.pdf

Wednesday  1/9/2013

Homework:

• Finish the Review and Summary for sections 6.1 and 6.2 that we started in class yesterday - must be handed in with self-evaluation completed.
• Pg. 358 (52, 54, 56, 62, 64, 68, 74, 76)

 HW Answers --> 01_09_2013 HW Answers ANS.pdf

Thursday  1/10/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  364 - 365 (4, 6, 8, 28, 32, 34)

HW Answers --> 01_10_2013 HW Answers ANS.pdf

Friday  1/11/2013

Homework:

• Pg.  373 - 374  (4, 6, 10, 14, 18, 30, 34, 42)

Homework answers -->  01_11_2013 HW Answers (dividing polynomials) ANS.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 12/17/2012 to 12/21/2012

Monday  12/17/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 348-349 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48, 51, 54, 56, 68)

Homework answers -->  12_17_2012 HW Answers (mult, div rational expressions) ANS.pdf

Tuesday  12/18/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 357 (6 - 22) Even; (28, 32, 34, 38, 42, 44)

Homework answers --> 12_18_2012 HW Answers (add, sub rational expressions) ANS.pdf

Wednesday  12/19/2012

Review/Prepare/Study for quiz

Thursday  12/20/2012

Quiz - Quadratic Equations - Application problems

Friday  12/21/2012

Happy Holidays - Thanks for a great 1st semester

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 12/10/2012 to 12/14/2012

Vertical motion tool --> vertical motion tool

Monday  12/10/2012

Homework:

• Due Friday (12/14/2012) Cumulative Review Chapter 5 -->  12_10_2012 cumulative review_chapt 5.pdf

 Today's notes on Multiplying and Dividing rational expressions --> 12_17_2012 Notes 6_1 Multiply_Divide Rational Expressions (student template).pdf

Tuesday  12/11/2012

Homework:

• Vertical Motion Problems (2 - 6 only) --> 12_10_2012 Vertical Motion Problems.pdf

Wednesday  12/12/2012

Homework:

• Applic Problems - Quadratics -->  12_12_2012 applic problems_quadratics.pdf

Thursday  12/13/2012

Let's make it homework free due to History Day

Friday  12/14/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 348 (2 - 32) Even

Homework answers -->  12_14_2012 HW Answers AA.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 12/3/2012 to 12/7/2012

Monday  12/3/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 324 (8-14) Even ; (20, 22, 26, 36, 40, 42, 44, 48)

Homework Answers --> 12_03_2012 HW Answers (quad equations) ANS.pdf

Tuesday  12/4/2012

Homework:

• Practice Problems for solving quadratic equations.  There are 24 problems to complete.  These will be due and collected as part of the homework pakcet on Thursday.  You can manage your time as you see fit to complete these problems.  The answer key will be posted at the end of the day today (Tuesday).  Be sure to self-assess all problems to receive homework credit. --> 12_04_2012 HW Solving Quadratic Equations.pdf

Homework Answers -->  12_04_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf

Wednesday  12/5/2012

Prepare homework packet -->  12_06_2012 Homework Check.pdf

Review/Study/Prepare for test

Thursday  12/6/2012

Test - Chapter 5 Part 2

Friday  12/7/2012

BEAST Day

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 11/26/2012 to 11/30/2012

Monday  11/26/2012

Homework: 

• Pg. 295-296  (14, 16, 18, 26, 30, 32, 40, 60, 72, 74)
• Pg.  304 (1-8) ALL ; (43-46) ALL

Homework Answers --> 11_26_2012 HW Answers (factor - day 2) ANS.pdf

Tuesday  11/27/2012

Homework: 

• Pg. 304 (16 - 64)  Multiples of 4

Homework answers -->  11_27_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf

Wednesday  11/28/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  310 (2-16) Even; (30, 32, 36, 38, 40, 54, 60)

Homework answers --> 11_28_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf

Notes (Factoring Checklist) -->  11_28_2012 Notes (factoring checklist).pdf

Thursday  11/29/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  311 (18-26) Even; (44, 46, 50, 52)
• Pg.  334 (86-96) Even

Homework answers --> 11_29_2012 HW Answers (factoring cubes) ANS.pdf

Friday  11/30/2012

Homework:

• Practice Factoring Skills -->  11_30_2012 HW Factoring Skills.pdf

Homework answers -->  11_30_2012 HW ANSWERS factoring practice.pdf

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 11/12/2012  to  11/16/2012

Monday  11/12/2012

Homework: 

• Pg.  289-290  (8 - 12) Even ; (20 - 26) Even ; (30 - 40) Even

HW ANSWER KEY -->  11_12_2012 HW Answers (mult polynomials).pdf

Tuesday  11/13/2012

Homework: 

• Quiz prep problem set 5.2 -->  11_13_2012 quiz prep problem set 5_2.pdf 

HW Answers -->  11_13_2012 HW Answers.pdf 

Wednesday  11/14/2012

Prepare homework packet -->  11_14_2012 Homework Check.pdf

Additional practice and preparation problems --> 11_14_2012 Practice problems.pdf

Answer key to additional practice problems -->  11_14_2012 Practice problems ANSWERS.pdf

Thursday  11/15/2012

Quiz - no homework

Friday  11/16/2012

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 11/5/2012 to 11/9/2012

Monday  11/5/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  263 (4-48) MULTIPLES OF 4; be sure to write the original problem
• Cumulative review for chapter 4 - DUE MONDAY 11/12/2012 --> 11_05_2012 Cumul Review_Chapter 4.pdf

Homework ANSWERS -->  11_05_2012 HW Answers (rules of exponents - 1).pdf

Tuesday  11/6/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  263  (50-102) Even; (112 - 126)  Evens;   Be sure to write the original problem

HW ANSWERS -->  11_07_2012 HW Answers (rules of exponents - 2).pdf

Wednesday  11/7/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  269  (16 - 80)  Multiples of 4

HW ANSWERS -->  11_07_2012 HW Answers (rules of exponents - 3).pdf

Thursday  11/8/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  280  (38 - 58)  Even  (66 , 68)

HW ANSWERS -->  11_08_2012 HW Answers (polynomials - 1).pdf

Friday  11/9/2012

Cumulative review - chapter 4 : due Monday

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 10/29/2012 to 11/2/2012

Monday  10/29/2012

Homeowork: 

• Practice and Prep problem set (Due Wednesday) -->  10_29_2012 HW Prep and Practice.pdf  

 Homework Answers --> 10_29_2012 HW(Review_Practice_Prep) ANS.pdf 
#8 on the answer key is wrong, check with the printout in class - sorry. 

• Corrections to Cumulative Review (Chapter 3) due tomorrow 
• Fix the matrix problem (from last week) - I will return it to you today in class.

Tuesday  10/30/2012

Homework:

• Cramer's Rule and matrices practice -->  10_30_2012 HW Cramer's Rule and Matrices.pdf  (Due Thursday)  We will have time to work on it in class today to reduce your homework load for Halloween Night.

HW ANSWERS --> 10_31_2012 ANSWERS Matrices and Cramers Rule.pdf

Wednesday  10/31/2012

Trick or Treat for UNICEF 

Thursday  11/1/2012

Prepare Homework Packet --> 11_02_2012 Homework Check.pdf
Have the homework packet ready to turn in at the start of class tomorrow.

Answers to additional word problem practice --> 11_01_2012 Additional Word Problem Answers.pdf

Friday  11/2/2012

Kind-of-a-Unit Test:  Systems of linear inequalities; solving systems of equations using matrices and Cramer's Rule; applications problems (distance-rate-time and mixture problems)

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 10/22/2012 to 10/26/2012

Monday  10/22/2012

Homework:

• Distance-Rate-Time application problems --> 10_22_2012 HW(Distance_Rate_Time).pdf

HW ANSWERS --> 10_22_2012 HW(Distance_Rate_Time) ANS.pdf 

Tuesday  10/23/2012

Homework:  

• More Distance-Rate-Time practice problems --> 10_23_2012 HW(Distance_Rate_Time_2).pdf

HW Answers-->  10_23_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf  

Wednesday  10/24/2012

Homework: 

• Mixture Problems --> 10_24_2012 HW Mixture Problems.pdf

HW Answers -->  10_24_2012 HW Mixture Problems ANSWERS.pdf

Thursday  10/25/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 244 (6, 8, 18, 20, 22, 25)  4 graphs

HW Answers --> 10_25_2012 HW(sys of ineq) ANS.pdf

Friday  10/26/2012

Homework Free Weekend - Relax

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 10/15/2012 to 10/19/2012

Monday:  10/15/2012

Homework:

• Complete the Cumulative Review-Chapter 3 (Due tomorrow) 

Tuesday:  10/16/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  221  (9, 10, 23)  Solve by matrices; all solutions are integers

Homework Answers -->  10_16_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf 

Wednesday:  10/17/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 240 (23, 24) solve by matrices

HW Answers -->  10_17_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf 

Quiz Prep -->  10_17_2012 mini quiz prep guidelines.pdf 

Thursday:  10/18/2012

Homework Packet Checklist -->  10_18_2012 Homework Check.pdf

Quiz Prep and Practice problems -->  10_18_2012 Quiz Prep Problem Set.pdf
We will work on these practice problems in class today.  I suggest that you work on the even numbered problems, and work extra problems in the areas that you think you need some extra practice.

Answer keys to practice problems -->  10_18_2012 ANSWERS Quiz Prep Problem Set.pdf

Friday:  10/19/2012

Quiz - Sections 2.6, 2.7, 3.7, 4.1

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 10/8/2012 to 10/12/2012

Monday:  10/8/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 189 (2 - 12) Even ; (24 - 34) Even  All graphs

HW ANSWERS Part 1 -->  10_08_2012 HW ANSWERS part 1 inequalities.pdf

HW ANSWERS Part 2 -->  10_08_2012 HW ANSWERS part2 inequalities.pdf

• You also will be receiveing the cumulative review for chapter 3 which will be 10/16/2012 --> 10_08_2012 Cumul Review Chapter 3.pdf

Tuesday:  10/9/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  189 (16 - 22) Even; (40 - 46) Even; (52 - 58) Even.   8 graphs 

 HW ANSWERS --> 10_09_2012 HW ANSWERS AA.pdf 

Wednesday:  10/10/2012

Homework: 

• Pg. 213  (10 - 32) Even  2 graphs

HW Answers --> 10_10_2012 HW Answers system of eq graph_ sub_elim.pdf 

Thursday:  10/11/2012

Conferences - classes do not meet today

Friday:  10/12/2012

No school

Accel Algebra Homework and Information - 10/1/2012 to 10/5/2012

Monday 10/1/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 184 (20 - 44) Even All graphs

 Homework answers --> 10_01_2012 HW Answers (tranforming functions).pdf

Tuesday 10/2/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 183 - 184 (4 - 16) Evens; All graphs

HW ANSWERS--> 10_02_2012 HW Answers (piecewise functions).pdf 

Wednesday 10/3/2012

Homework:

• Practic Test --> 10_03_2012 Pract Test Ch 3 Form A.pdf

HW ANSWERS -->  10_03_2012 Pract Test Ch 3 Form A ANSWERS.pdf 

Thursday 10/4/2012

Practice for Test:  -->  10_04_2012 Another Practice Test A.pdf

ANSWER Key --> 10_04_2012 Another Practice Test A ANSWERS.pdf

Prepare homework packet (in correct sequence) --> 10_05_2012 Homework Check.pdf

Friday 10/5/2012

"Almost" Unit Test - Chapter 3

Accel Algebra:  Homework and Information - 9/24/2012 to 9/28/2012

Monday 9/24/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  141-143 (4 - 40) Multiples of 4 

Homework answers --> 09_24_2012 HW Answers (sec 3_2 intro to functions).pdf 

Tuesday 9/25/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 143 (58 - 82) - Even

Homework Answers -->  09_25_2012 HW Answers (functions day 2).pdf 

Wednesday 9/26/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  164 (60, 62, 64)  ;  (90 , 92 , 94)
• Pg. 173 Exercise Set (4 - 20) Even  3 graphs required -->  basic graphs (4 per page).pdf

HW ANSWERS --> 09_26_2012 HW Answers (point-slope).pdf 

Thursday 9/27/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 197 - 198 (4 , 6 , 20 , 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , 30 , 32 , 36 , 38 , 46 , 48 , 50)

HW ANSWERS:  09_27_2012 HW Answers review.pdf

Friday 9/28/2012

Homework:

• Pg.  198-199 (56 - 82) Even ; [2 graphs] 

HW ANSWERS:  09_28 2012 HW Answers review.pdf 

Accel Algebra - Homework and Information 9/17/2012 to 9/21/2012

Monday 9/17/2012

Homework:

• We will continue to work on the "Fundraising Mini Project" in class today.  Activity #1 and Activity #2 - will be due tomorrow.  09_13_2012 mini_project Activity 1 and 2.pdf 
• Graph paper -->  09_14_2011 grid paper.pdf

Tuesday 9/18/2012

Homework:

• Complete Activity 3 of the Fundraising mini-project --> 09_18_2012 Linear Graph Activity 3.pdf
• Answer Key activity 1 --> 09_19_2012 Activity 1 ANSWERS.pdf
• Answer Key activity 2 and 3 --> 09_19_2012 Activity 2 and 3 ANSWERS.pdf 

Wednesday 9/19/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 126-127 (Exercise set - not vocabulary & readiness check)  (4-26) Even;  (56-62) Even ;  (64, 66, 68) 
• graph paper -->  basic graphs (4 per page).pdf

HW ANSWERS --> 09_19_2012 HW Answers (sec 3_1 graphing equations).pdf

Thursday 9/20/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 163 (2-24) Even ; (28, 30, 38, 40, 42, 48, 50, 52, 56, 58)

HW ANSWERS --> 09_20_2012 HW Answers (sec 3_4 slope_intercept).pdf

Friday 9/21/2012

Cumulative Review - the 30 circled problems --> 09_21_2012 Cumul Review 30 circled problems.pdf

Accel Algebra - Homework and Information 9/10/2012 to 9/14/2012

Monday 9/10/2012

Practice and Preparation:

• We will be working on practice and preparation for tomorrow's mini-test.
• Pg.  113 - 114 {22, 38, 42, 52, 54, 60, 62, 65, 70, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 84}
• The answer key for these practice problems will be posted here later today --> 09_10_2012 Pract and Prep ANSWERS.pdf <-- 
• Prepare homework packet --> 09_11_2012 Homework Check.pdf

Tuesday 9/11/2012

Mini Test: Chapter 2 (equations, inequalities, absolute value equations and inequalities)

Wednesday 9/12/2012

Homework:

• Cumulative Review Chapter 2 (Evens).  I will scan and post the document here later --> 09_13_2012 Cumulative Review Chapter 2.pdf (just in case you lose it)

Thursday 9/13/2012

Continue to work on Cumulative Review - Chapter 2

Friday 9/14/2012

Cumulative Review - Chapter 2 --> due Monday

Accel Algebra - Homework and Information 9/3/2012 to 9/7/2012

Monday 9/3/2012

Happy Labor Day

Tuesday 9/4/2012

Homework:

• Pg. 84 (36 - 60) MULTIPLES OF 4  {7 problems}
• Pg. 92 - 93 (16 - 32) EVEN       {9 problems}

HW ANSWERS --> 09_04_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf

Wednesday 9/5/2012

Practice:

• Pg. 93 (40 - 68) MULTIPLES OF 4  {8 problems}
• Pg. 99 (6 - 18) EVEN                   {7 problems}
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HW Answers --> 09_05_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf 

Thursday 9/6/2012

Practice:

• Pg. 104-105  (8, 10) ; (18 - 24) even ; (42 - 52) even 

Practice ANSWERS --> 09_06_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf

Friday 9/7/2012

Practice, Review Preparation:

• Practice test for Chapter 2 -->  09_07_2012 HW Test Prep_Ch 2.pdf 

HW ANSWERS --> 09_07_2012 HW ANSWERS.pdf

Accel Algebra - Homework and Information 8/27/2012 to 8/31/2012

Monday - 8/27/2012

Well we have concluded our Base Camp exercises, so we need to collect our thoughts and understanding of the important concepts and big ideas we reviewed in the 7 base camp exercises and text book homework.  Our first opportunity for formal feedback on our readiness will be on Friday.

Homework:

• The set of practice problems you will receive today contains all of the types of problems you will encounter on the Base Camp Test.  You are not expected to complete all the problems, but you are expected to understand how to answer all of the problems.  You get to choose which problems to do and how many of the problems to do.
• Here is the set of Base Camp Readiness problems --> 08_27_2012 Base Camp Check-up.pdf
• Answer key for Base camp check-up --> 08_27_2012 Base camp check up ANS.pdf <--
• This assignment will be collected on Friday along with your text book assignments.
• It is up to you to work through this packet, check your answers, and let me know if you have any questions with any of these problems.  I will take questions during class time throughout this week and I will be available for office hours every day this week as well. 

Tuesday - 8/28/2012

Homework:

• Continue to work on the "CheckUp" that we started yesterday.  There is an answer key posted in yesterday's web post.  If you have any questions, please ask them in class or come to office hours this week.
• Today we continue to prepare for the Base Camp test on Friday.  Today's set of problems deal with solving equations and formula equtions.  Here it is --> 08_28_2012 HW Prep_Practice Equations.pdf 
• Answer Key -->  08_28_2012 HW Prep_Practice Equations ANSWERS.pdf 

Wednesday - 8/29/2012

Homework: Today we start our first unit.  This will not be part of the Base camp test.

• Pg. 84 (6-28) - Even only; be sure to write the original problem
• HW Answer key -->  08_29_2012 HW Answer Key.pdf

Thursday - 8/30/2012

Homework: 

• Prepare Homework Packet --> 08_31_2012 Homework Check.pdf

Study and prepare for Base camp test.  Remember...Aim High...Strive...Perseverance.

Friday - 8/31/2012

Base camp Test

Accel Algebra - Homework and Information - 8/20/2012 to 8/24/2012

Monday - 8/20/2012

The purpose of today's assignment is to introuduce you to your textbook, as it is a valuable resource to support you on your journey to the summit of Algebra.  Also this assignment will help you learn the concept and notation of sets, which is an important part of higher levels of math.

This document describes both the class activity we will start in class today and the follow-on homework assignment:--> 08_20_2012 Classifying Sets of Numbers.pdf . 

You will also be using this Venn diagram in this activity --> 08_20_2012 Real Nbr System Venn Diagram.pdf 

Base camp - 2 --> 08_20_2012 Base Camp 2.pdf

Tuesday - 8/21/2012

Homework:

• Base Camp - 3 -->  08_21_2012 Base Camp 3_Simplify Expressions.pdf
• Base Camp - 4 --> 08_21_2012 Base camp4 writing expressions.pdf

Wednesday - 8/22/2012

Homework:

• Base Camp 5 --> 08_22_2012 Base Camp 5.pdf  Please refer to the study guid "Solving Linear Equations" in the Accel Algebra Resources on the right side of this page.
• Solution Guide for Base Camp 5 --> 08_22_2012 Base Camp 5 SOLUTION GUIDE.pdf

 Here are the notes we used in class today --> 08_22_2012 Notes_solving equations.pdf

Thursday - 8/23/2012

Homework:

• See this document --> 08_23_2012 HW (properties).pdf Some of this homework comes from the textbook 
• Answer Key -->  08_23_2012 HW (properties) ANSWER KEY.pdf 

Friday - 8/24/2012

Homework:

• Base Camp 6 -->  08_24_2011 Base camp 6 literal equations.pdf
• Base camp 7 --> 08_24_2012 Base Camp 7.pdf 
• Base camp 6 ANSWERS --> 08_24_2012 Base camp 6 ANSWERS.pdf
• Base camp  7 Answers -->  08_24_2012 Base Camp 7 ANS.pdf

Accel Algebra - Homework and Information 8/16/2012 to 8/17/2012

Thursday 8/16/2012

 Today in class you will receive a document entitled "Accel Algebra - Ascending the Mountain".  Any document that you receive in class will be available on our class web site.  Here is the link to this document --> 08_16_2012 Ascending the Mountain.pdf 

There is a short writing assignment described in this document that I will go over in class today.

Friday 8/17/2012

 

Today we begin to prepare for our climb to the peak of Algebra, but first we need to make sure that we are fully prepared.  So we start by doing the necessary work of "acclimatizing" to the rare air of full understanding and appreciation of Algebra.  We need to get to BASE CAMP before we can begin the climb.

Homework: 08_17_2012 BaseCamp1 Operations with REAL NUMBERS.pdf 

Important Note - Please consult the STUDY GUIDES that you will find on the right side of this page in the section ACCEL ALGEBRA RESOURCE