Algebra- NEGATIVE EXPONENTS

 Here are a few videos to help you understand negative exponenets better!!  Just remember, if you have a negative exponent,  it is the same as 1 over a positive exponent.  Enjoy!!!!

http://mathvids.com/lesson/mathhelp/791-negative-exponents-part-1

http://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/exponents-radicals/v/negative-exponent-intuition

http://www.schooltube.com/video/a16a9991c2d8661e51d1/

IF YOU ARE STILL STRUGGLING WITH 8.1 AND 8.2 WATCH THESE!!!

http://www.schooltube.com/video/5a69ca011849dc729374/

http://www.schooltube.com/video/c4b4298195cccaf8a308/

Pre-Algebra Investigation 1

SAY IT WITH SYMBOLS

Here are some notes from Investigation 1.1

Here is the note board on the FOIL Method:

ALGEBRA PRACTICE!!

ALGEBRA PRACTICE!!!

Today you will be working on skills that you learned in 7.1 yesterday!!  

Go to: http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1

 and you need to work through 

U.1, U.2, and U.3

U.3 is going to be the best practice for using systems in real-world situations!! 

ENJOY!

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Combining like terms:

If you are struggling with combining like terms here is a very good video:

Intro to Combining like terms

COMBINING LIKE TERMS

DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTY!!!

Here are some videos that help explain the Distributive Property!!

Modeling the Distributive property

Introduction to the Distributive property

Video Tutorial on Distributive property

Today in Algebra we will be looking at some online information and practice the concepts by doing online activities!

You need to watch these videos:

Applications and Linear Equations
Finding the slope of a line from two points
Finding the equation of a graphed line

How to graph a line using y=mx+b

Writing equations in slope intercept form

Definition of slope

Graphing lines using intercepts

Graphing lines using a table of values

Intercepts of linear equations

Finding the slope of a line from an equation

Parallel and perpendicualr lines

Fiding the slope of a line from a graph

After you go through the videos, you may play any of these games:

Algebra vs the coachroaches

Slope-intercept jeopardy

Slope-intercept game

Basketball

Here is a fun game to practice equations in slope intercept form!!!

http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/kp/kp_hotmath_sound.swf

Let me know what you think!

Today we are going to be doing a webquest on integers.

Here is the link you need to follow:

WEBQUEST FOR INTEGERS

You need to complete Activity ONE and the homework for this activity.

Homework: Your homework will be to make a one page flyer about the use of integers in the real world. Be sure to print the Rubric, so you know what you need to include.

Please follow the directions and see me for any papers you may need!!!

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TEAM IMPACT

is off to an AMAZING start!!

We recently started a Project Based Learning (PBL) unit called

"American Dreamers"

One of the first activities we did in groups was rewrite The Pledge of Allegiance using synonyms of tricky words. We then read our new Pledges aloud and compiled the results in the following video:

FINANCE PARK!!

We have been working hard in math on understanding finanaces. Today you will be able to put your skills to the test!! Follow the link below and choose one or more challenges.

Have fun!

FINANCE PARK CHALLENGES!

A FUN WEBQUEST

Shall we play a game?

How about a math game!

We are going to explore math games on the internet. There are so many math games on the internet that we need to decide which games are the best games to help students learn math concepts.

Your job is to decide how good the math game is by thinking of it as a teacher, parent, or student.

You will be placed in groups of three.
1. One of you will take the role of teacher, looking for the math in the game, how hard
or easy the game is, and if the game should be used by students.
2 .Another will take the role of a parent who evaluates if students can learn using the
computer and is questioning the school "why not just use a book?"
3.The final role is a student who decides how fun and useful the game really is.

At the end of this activity, your group will create a presentation (written or oral) on your findings which you will be graded on.

Your Goal: To see AS A TEAM how good an internet math game is from different people's views. You will be graded using the following Grading Rubric.

I. AS A GROUP OF THREE (3):
1. Choose within your group who will be the teacher, parent, and student. If you have trouble deciding, your teachers will decide for you!

II. INDIVIDUALLY:
1. Go to the link of the game your group is reviewing
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
GROUP 5
GROUP 6
GROUP 7

GROUP 8

1. Play your game, and think about it as a person in your role would (as a teacher, parent, or student would).
2. Use the printed out role page to "grade" the game. Remember-you must "grade" the game while still thinking as a person in your role would.

III. AS A TEAM (still playing your roles):
There are two different options for your group to present your findings.

The first is an oral presentation, the second is written. Your entire group must decide together and agree upon which option your group will turn in for a grade.


Option 1: Oral Team PresentationYour team has been asked to do a PRESENTATION for the School Site Council (a school group that represents teachers, parents, students and administrators). First, review the final RECOMMENDATION FORM in order to help compile your individual opinions. Use this form along with your individual role sheets to prepare you for your presentation (that you will give for the class). You must turn in the three role sheets when you give your presentation. Your presentation will be evaluated by the School Site Council members (your class) using the following criteria:

* everyone in the group speaks on their view of the game from their roles

* the presentation includes a clear recommendation of approval or
disapproval (or approval with conditions given) for the game

* presentations last between 3-5 minutes (points will be taken off for too short
or long presentations!)

Option 2: Written Recommendation Form

The School Site Council understands your busy schedule, and will accept a letter of recommendation for your game. After you have finished your individual role sheets, complete the final RECOMMENDATION FORM by compliling your individual opinions. Staple all four sheets together (3 role sheets & the Recommendation Form) and submit as a team.

Thanks for playing!!!!

ATTENTION ALL MATH STUDENTS!!!!

If you are struggling with any of the math topics that we are covering in class here are a few resources for you to use:

MATH TV

BRIGHTSTORM

TEACHER ZONE

THE KHAN ACADEMY

THERE IS A TON OF INFORMATION

AND HELP AT THESE SITES

PLEASE USE THEM!!

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Today you will be starting a webquest!!

Have fun and GOOD LUCK!!

Here is the lind to get you sarted:

Planning a Vacation

A funny Halloween Video for you!!







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GREAT JOB ON THE OAA TESTS!!!

Here is the mathmagician we watched today:

Mathgician

Here is the Japanese game we played:

Anzan

HAVE FUN!!

SPRING BREAK!!!

I hope all of you have a very relaxed and safe break!!

When you get back we will continue with

• linear equations(pre algebra)
• systems of equations(algebra)

See you when you get back!!

Mrs. Werts

Today you will be taking an online quiz!!

Here is the link:

http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/hcpsalgebra1/Documents/examviewweb/ev3-1.htm

When you are finished, please visit some of the following sites to improve you algebra skills!!

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/numbercruncher.html

http://www.math-play.com/One-Step-Equation-Game.html

http://www.math-play.com/Equation/Equation-Game-Online.html

http://www.math-play.com/Equation-Game.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/mathsfile/shockwave/games/equationmatch.html

http://www.aplusmath.com/Games/PlanetBlast/index.html

http://www.quia.com/ba/36544.html

We are starting in on the algebra unit in math class.

Some of you are flying and some of you are struggling.

IT'S OKAY!!!

If you are stuggling, here are some websites to help you.

REMEMBER come and ask me questions!

http://www.math.com/school/subject2/lessons/S2U3L1GL.html

http://www.mathsnet.net/algebra/balance.html

http://www.aplusmath.com/Flashcards/algebra.html