Wed May 28th to Present

Due to job action and reduced time in the building I will be posting daily notes to this folder (http://krss.sd57.bc.ca/~schase/Math_8/Ch3/) in lieu of blog posts. 

Tue May 20th/ Wed May 21st

Pythagorean Relationship: I can: find squares and square roots of whole numbers; estimate square roots of whole numbers; determine whether a triangle is a right triangle; apply the Pythagorean Relationship (Ch 3)

3.1 Squares and Square Roots - I can determine the square of a whole number and determine the square root of a perfect square (p. 80). 

• Get out 'Explore", leave on table
• Go over Communicate the Ideas
• Assignment Options:
• 3.1 CYU Worksheet
• 3.1 CYU p. 85-87 Choose 7 Questions 
• 3.1 CYU p. 85-87 Choose 5 Questions and do the Math Link

3.2 

• modeling activity

Thu May 15th/ Fri May 16th

Pythagorean Relationship: I can: find squares and square roots of whole numbers; estimate square roots of whole numbers; determine whether a triangle is a right triangle; apply the Pythagorean Relationship (Ch 3)

3.1 Squares and Square Roots - I can determine the square of a whole number and determine the square root of a perfect square (p. 80). 

1. Go over "Get Ready" 
1. finish with table mates
2. have those that are done check their answers with one another, then go help others until most of the class it done
2. Guided Lesson Options (hand in your work by the end of the day):
1. Explore the Math p. 80-81
1. Read the intro on p. 80
2. Do Q's 1-5
1. Note, for #3 there is are examples on p. 82
2. Definitions and "Show You Knows" (if groups are not productive on the Explore this may be the better option)
1. Look for the 8 italicized or highlighted terms in the margins of pages 80-83 and write down a definition of each one
2. Read the Examples on pages 82 - 84 and do all the "Show You Know" questions. 
3. Check your answers with the Teacher when you are done.  
3. Independent Assignment (due next class):
1. Communicate the Ideas Q's 1-4 p. 85

Tue May 13th/ Wed May 14th

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10).

1. Go over Chapter Review Assignment Options:
1. Chapter Review Worksheet
2. Chapter Review p. 400 #1-7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
2. Test
1. 7 MC (5 models)
2. 8 short answer (1 and 2 step)
3. 3 word problems
3. Survey
4. "Get Ready" Review Activity - Factors, Perimeter, Area, Numbers in Between

Fri May 9th/ Mon May 12th

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10).

1. Learning Goal Self Assessment
2. Correct Quiz
3. Distribution Lesson/ 10.4 Assignment (if you haven't done it yet)
4. Chapter Review Assignment Options:
1. Chapter Review Worksheet
2. Chapter Review p. 400 #1-7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Wed May 7th/ Thu May 8th

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10).

• Plan for Today:
• Modelling and Solving Equations with Distribution
• Video Lesson:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-F_jJAu31A
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-F_jJAu31
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• Assignment Options:
• CYU 10.4 Worksheet
• CYU 10.4 p. 398 - Choose 6 (some with diagrams, some number problems, and some word problems)
• CYU 10.4 p. 398 - Choose 3 and do the Math Link
• Copy of Notes:
• http://krss.sd57.bc.ca/~schase/Math_8/Ch10/Modelling%20and%20Solving%20with%20Distribution%20(10.4).pdf
• http://krss.sd57.bc.ca/~schase/Math_8/Ch10/Modelling%20and%20Solving%20with%20Distribution%20(10.4).pd
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• 2. Quiz on 10.2, 10.3
• 4 models to solve
• 4 equations to solve
• Next Class: Chapter Review
• Class after that: Test
• Option:
• use today to review 10.2, 10.3
• use your time and next class to do 10.4 and chapter review

Mon May 5th/ Tue May 6th

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10)

• Equation Modelling Practice
• Two-Step Equations Review
• Two-Step Equations Assignment

Thu May 1st/ Fri May 2nd

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10).

1. A quick look at solving equations involving distribution. 
2. Assignment Options:
1. Rascally Riddles p. 404
2. The Earth's Core p. 405
3. Quiz

Tue Apr 29th/ Wed Apr 30th

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10)

1. Video Lesson with guided notes - make sure you write down the steps for all equations, and show how they are modelled too. 
• Lesson: 
• http://youtu.be/ciluVFEEx34
• Here's a copy of the notes in case you need it 
• http://krss.sd57.bc.ca/~schase/Math_8/Ch10/Modelling%20and%20Solving%20Two-Step%20Equations%20(10.3).pdf
2. Assignment Options:
• CYU 10.3 from the workbook - all
• CYU p. 392 # 4 or 5, 6 or 7, 10 or 11, 3 word problems
• CYU p. 392 # 4 or 5, 10 or 11, 2 word problems and Math Link  

Fri Apr 25th/ Mon Apr 28th

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10)

1. Video Lesson with guided notes - make sure you write down the steps for all equations, and show how they are modeled too. 
1. Lesson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUUxrIQjPwA 
2. Here's a copy of the notes in case you need it  http://krss.sd57.bc.ca/~schase/Math_8/Ch10/Modelling%20and%20Solving%20Two-Step%20Equations%20(10.2).pdf
2. Assignment Options:
1. CYU 10.2 from the workbook - all
2. CYU p. 385 - 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 17
3. CYU p. 376  - 3 or 5, 9, 11, 13 or 17 and Math Link  
3. Online tools to visualize balancing:
1. Balance Scales used: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_201_g_3_t_2.html
2. Another Balance scale: http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/add-subtract-balance.html

Wed Apr 23rd/ Thu Apr 24th

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10)

1. Watch the lesson and write down the examples shown
2. Assignment Options:
1. CYU 10.1 from the workbook - all
2. CYU p. 376 - 5, 9, 13, 17, 19, 23, 34
3. CYU p. 376  - 5 or 9, 13 or 17, 19, 23 or 24 and Math Link  

Thu Apr 17/ Tue Apr 22

Solving Linear Equations Learning Goal: 

I can use linear equations to model problems and solve problems involving linear equations (Ch10)

• Get Ready Activity
• mark and correct
• Math Link p. 369
• Example: 5 1 19 20 5 18 

• Bring for the next class:
• a bouncy ball or object (ie silly putty) for next class as well 
• a device you can browse the web with 
• headphones

Tue Apr 16th/ Wed Apr 17th

1. Look over Chapter Review Questions and Corrections on Quiz
2. Test
3. Hand in Test and Pick up "Get Ready"

Fri April 11th/ Mon April 14th

Linear Relations Learning Goal: I can: recognize patterns and analyse data in tables of values, graph two-variable linear relations, solve problems using linear relations (Ch9)

1. Linear Relations Self-Assessment 
1. This is new but its a great way to break down the Chapter into smaller chunks, and see how well you know each chunk
2. Assignment Options:
1. Chapter Review p. 360 #1-6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
2. Chapter Review worksheet  - you will need your copy of the 9.3 answer key 
3. Options if you finish the Chapter Review Early
1. Finish Assignments from the Chapter that you didn't finish
2. Try the "Challenge in Real Life" p. 365 (and hand in for marks)
3. Try the "Wrap It Up" p. 363 (and hand in for marks)
4. Find a partner and quietly play the Linear Relations Game p. 364 
1. You will need to make your own table because we ran out of the score sheet tables

Note: We will have a Test on Linear Relations on the 15th/ 16th

Wed Apr 9th/ Thu Apr 10th

Linear Relations Learning Goal: I can: recognize patterns and analyse data in tables of values, graph two-variable linear relations, solve problems using linear relations (Ch9)

1. Linear Relations Quiz
2. Linear Relations Game p. 364 

Note: We will have a quiz on Linear Relations next class and a Test on the 15th/ 16th

Mon Apr 7th/ Tue Apr 8th

Linear Relations Learning Goal: I can: recognize patterns and analyse data in tables of values, graph two-variable linear relations, solve problems using linear relations (Ch9)

1. Lesson Patterns in a Table of Values (9.3)
2. Assignment:
1. Text 9.3 CYU p. 357
2. Workbook 9.3 CYU (Grab a copy of the answer key too)
3. Substitute Chapter Challenge Questions for Text Questions (get handout)

Note: We will have a quiz on Linear Relations next class and a Test on the 15th/ 16th

Wed Apr 2nd/ Thu Apr 3rd

Linear Relations Learning Goal: I can: recognize patterns and analyse data in tables of values, graph two-variable linear relations, solve problems using linear relations (Ch9)

1. Lesson Patterns in a Table of Values (9.2)
2. Assignment:
1. CYU 9.2 p.348-351 
2. Workbook 9.2 CYU (Grab a copy of the answer key too)
3. Chapter Challenge Assignment (get handout)

Mon Mar 31st/ Tue Apr 1st

Linear Relations Learning Goal: I can: recognize patterns and analyse data in tables of values, graph two-variable linear relations, solve problems using linear relations (Ch9)

1. Lesson Analyzing Graphs of Linear Relations (9.1)
2. Assignment:
1. CYU 9.1 p. 337 Choose 7 Qs
2. Workbook 9.1 CYU p. 483-485 (Grab a copy of the answer key for the chapter too)
3. Challenge Assignment (for Chapter): get handout
3. Catch Up: Finish Linear Relations Get Ready if you haven't already, hand it in next day

Thu Mar 13th/ Fri Mar 14th

1. Review
2. Test
3. Linear Relations Get Ready Worksheet

Wed Mar 12th

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