April
Algebra 1
(4-10-10) Take home quiz
This was a take home quiz where students had to use tables and graphs to solve linear systems.
(4-13-10) Quiz
A quiz based on study material provided from 4-9-10 to 4-13-10. The quiz was a worksheet that consisted of graphing 1 variable equations.
Algebra 1A
(4-5 to 4-9-10) Study for Re-take of Gateway Exam
This week the students were given the opportunity the come to my office hours and work on concepts they stuggled with in order to re-take the Gateway exam.
(4-12 to 4-19-10) Re-take of Gateway Exam
Students were able to come after school during my office hours and re-take the Gateway Exam pending their self-assessment completed and additional practice problems completed. This week is the last opportunity they have to re-take this pass/fail exam.
(4-7 to 4-19-10) Buying a Car Benchmark
This is an applicational project where students are able to use equations in order to calculate costs associated with purchasing a car.
(4-10-10) Take home quiz
This was a take home quiz where students had to use tables and graphs to solve linear systems.
(4-13-10) Quiz
A quiz based on study material provided from 4-9-10 to 4-13-10. The quiz was a worksheet that consisted of graphing 1 variable equations.
Algebra 1A
(4-5 to 4-9-10) Study for Re-take of Gateway Exam
This week the students were given the opportunity the come to my office hours and work on concepts they stuggled with in order to re-take the Gateway exam.
(4-12 to 4-19-10) Re-take of Gateway Exam
Students were able to come after school during my office hours and re-take the Gateway Exam pending their self-assessment completed and additional practice problems completed. This week is the last opportunity they have to re-take this pass/fail exam.
(4-7 to 4-19-10) Buying a Car Benchmark
This is an applicational project where students are able to use equations in order to calculate costs associated with purchasing a car.
March
Algebra 1
(3-1-10) Quiz
Chapters 4.1 - 4.3 worksheet
(3-15 to 3-19-10) Car and Ramp Benchmark
This was a hands-on benchmark having students investigate several aspects of slope and other concepts related to graphing.
(3-26-10) Group Midterm
This was a group, open notes, open book, midterm. It was a pass/fail midterm where if the students failed the midterm they have an F for the course no matter what their percentage is.
Algebra 1A
(3-11-10) Quiz
Quiz 2 from Chapter 3 worksheet
(3-19-10) 1 Problem Quiz
The students had 1 problem from pg 187. They were told yesterday exactly what page the 1 problem quiz would be off of.
(3-22 to 3-24-10)
Study for Gateway Exam
(3-26-10) Gateway Exam
This is the BIG exam that students take to see if they have mastered the ability to solve and rewrite equations. This is a pass/fail exam. If they do not pass this exam they fail the semester
until they retake it.
(3-1-10) Quiz
Chapters 4.1 - 4.3 worksheet
(3-15 to 3-19-10) Car and Ramp Benchmark
This was a hands-on benchmark having students investigate several aspects of slope and other concepts related to graphing.
(3-26-10) Group Midterm
This was a group, open notes, open book, midterm. It was a pass/fail midterm where if the students failed the midterm they have an F for the course no matter what their percentage is.
Algebra 1A
(3-11-10) Quiz
Quiz 2 from Chapter 3 worksheet
(3-19-10) 1 Problem Quiz
The students had 1 problem from pg 187. They were told yesterday exactly what page the 1 problem quiz would be off of.
(3-22 to 3-24-10)
Study for Gateway Exam
(3-26-10) Gateway Exam
This is the BIG exam that students take to see if they have mastered the ability to solve and rewrite equations. This is a pass/fail exam. If they do not pass this exam they fail the semester
until they retake it.
Feburary
Algebra 1
(2-18-10) Quiz Pg 57 #'s 1-9 and 16-19
Algebra 1A
(2-9-10 to 2-18-10) Hands on Equations.
Hands on equations is a hands on approach to teaching algebra (mathematics using letters and symbols). All of the work is done in class since they are using pawns and scales that are not going to go home with them. They have 4 in class quizzes during this time and extra credit for those that move faster than the other students.
(2-24-10) Open Book Quiz Pg 940 #'s 1-20
Open book and open notes. If they did not have their book they received an automatic 0 with no chance of making it up.
(2-18-10) Quiz Pg 57 #'s 1-9 and 16-19
Algebra 1A
(2-9-10 to 2-18-10) Hands on Equations.
Hands on equations is a hands on approach to teaching algebra (mathematics using letters and symbols). All of the work is done in class since they are using pawns and scales that are not going to go home with them. They have 4 in class quizzes during this time and extra credit for those that move faster than the other students.
(2-24-10) Open Book Quiz Pg 940 #'s 1-20
Open book and open notes. If they did not have their book they received an automatic 0 with no chance of making it up.
December
Algebra 1
(12-3/12-14)"Buying a Car" - Benchmark project is due
(12-14/12-15) Finals (Gateway Retakes)
Algebra 1A
(12-14/12-15) Finals
(12-3/12-14)"Buying a Car" - Benchmark project is due
(12-14/12-15) Finals (Gateway Retakes)
Algebra 1A
(12-14/12-15) Finals
November
Algebra 1
(11/5 and 11/6)
"GateWay Exam (Equations)" - BENCHMARK
This is one of the few exams that is a must pass in order to pass the class.
(11/18 - 12/3 and 12/4)
"Buying a Car Project" - BENCHMARK
This is a project where students will be have to compute different monthly wages, based upon their level of education, while using equations to decide on what type of cars they can afford.
Algebra 1A
(11/19 )- Quiz
Pg 547 #'s 13-20
(11/23) - Quiz (Exponents)
Final Quiz on:
-Names of 7 laws
-Definitions of each law
-2 examples of each law
(11/5 and 11/6)
"GateWay Exam (Equations)" - BENCHMARK
This is one of the few exams that is a must pass in order to pass the class.
(11/18 - 12/3 and 12/4)
"Buying a Car Project" - BENCHMARK
This is a project where students will be have to compute different monthly wages, based upon their level of education, while using equations to decide on what type of cars they can afford.
Algebra 1A
(11/19 )- Quiz
Pg 547 #'s 13-20
(11/23) - Quiz (Exponents)
Final Quiz on:
-Names of 7 laws
-Definitions of each law
-2 examples of each law
October
Algebra 1
(10-08-09)
Pop Quiz
Pg 173 #'s 1-16
(10-16-09)
Equation Tournament Winners
Period 2
Stephaine Ordonez-Najar
Joel Urbina
Period 3
Diego Leal
Elizabeth De Santiago
(10-19-09)
Quiz
Pg 196 #'s 58 - 61
Pg 197 #'s 22-24, 31-33, 35-36
Algebra 1A
(10-08-09)
Pop Quiz
Pg 121 #'s 7-12
Pg 122 #'s 13-19
(10-20-09)
Vocabulary Midterm on terms from Factoring, Fractions, and Integers (adding and subtracting)
(10-29 and 10-30-09)
Integers Exam
Vocabulary, but mostly Computation
(10-08-09)
Pop Quiz
Pg 173 #'s 1-16
(10-16-09)
Equation Tournament Winners
Period 2
Stephaine Ordonez-Najar
Joel Urbina
Period 3
Diego Leal
Elizabeth De Santiago
(10-19-09)
Quiz
Pg 196 #'s 58 - 61
Pg 197 #'s 22-24, 31-33, 35-36
Algebra 1A
(10-08-09)
Pop Quiz
Pg 121 #'s 7-12
Pg 122 #'s 13-19
(10-20-09)
Vocabulary Midterm on terms from Factoring, Fractions, and Integers (adding and subtracting)
(10-29 and 10-30-09)
Integers Exam
Vocabulary, but mostly Computation
September
All Algebra Classes (9-09-09 to 9-14/15-09)
- Becoming the Expert project
{A project where students had to research a mathematical concept, divise a lesson plan and then teach an 8 to 10 minute lesson to the class.}
Algebra 1A (9-16-09 to 9-21-09)
- Owning your own businesss project -Fraction/Decimals
{A project where students were given 4 different careers to manage by adding/subtracting and multiplying fractions and decimals to balance their expenses.}
- (9-29-09) Quiz - Factoring and Fractions
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