August 29, 2005
We will be completing the math section of the Performance Series Test on these 2 days. No homework will be assigned. Students are encouraged to continue practicing/studying the skills in the chapter we are currently working on.
Posted by Bowman at 08:57 PM
We will be completing the math section of the Performance Series Test on these 2 days. No homework will be assigned. Students are encouraged to continue practicing/studying the skills in the chapter we are currently working on.
Posted by Bowman at 08:54 PM
Today we turned in our Logic Puzzle Packets and took a quiz on Constructions.
Skills:
-identify tools and procedures used in constructions
-interpret the shorthand notation used in constructions
-perform 7 basic constructions
HW:
none
Georgia Standards:
- GEO 4.28 Constructions: Use/Tools
Posted by Bowman at 08:51 PM
Today we took a quiz over sections 1.2 - 1.5
Skills:-evauate expressions including exponents
-convert expressions to exponents
-solve expressions by substituting values for variables
-solve expressions using the order of operations rules
-solve equations by using the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division properties of equality
-demonstrate the steps used to solve equations
-demonstrate how to check the solution
-convert written expressions and equations to algebraic expressions and equations
HW:
Wkbk 1-6 Practice(1-21)
Georgia Standards:
- MBAG 4.4 Equations/Inequalities: Solve.
- MBAG 3.3 Order of Operations: Simplify
- MBAG 4.3 Expressions: Substitution
- MBAG 4.2 Connecting: Translate/Phrases
- MBAG 3.5 Exponents: Evaluate
Posted by Bowman at 08:21 PM
August 26, 2005
Today we took notes and discussed the basic vocabulary of geometry.
Skills:
define the basic terms of geometry.
HW:
P.7&8 (1-13)
Georgia Standards:
- 4.19: Lines/Angles:Identify/Use
- 7.2: Reasoning: Recognize
- 3.7: Geometric Terms: Identify
- 3.10: Planes/Points/Lines: Recognize
- 3.9: Lines/Angles: Identify
Posted by Bowman at 08:17 PM
Today we participated in Accelerated Math - a computerized math program that allows students to work individually on the skills they need to improve on. There is no homework this weekend.
Posted by Bowman at 08:15 PM
August 25, 2005
For a copy of the assignment guide for the next chapter in Geometry, click here. Download file
Posted by Bowman at 11:15 AM
Today we practiced creating constructions.
Skills:
-identify tools and procedures used in constructions
-interpret the shorthand notation used in constructions
-perform 7 basic constructions
HW:
ws "p.47 -48"
Georgia Standards:
- GEO 4.28 Constructions: Use/Tools
Posted by Bowman at 11:10 AM
Today we played equation bingo in class for homework passes.
Skills:
-solve equations by using the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division properties of equality
-demonstrate the steps used to solve equations
-demonstrate how to check the solution
HW:
p. 19 (13-29 odd)
p. 24 (13-29 odd)
Georgia Standards:
- MBAG 4.4 Equations/Inequalities: Solve.
Posted by Bowman at 11:04 AM
August 24, 2005
Todays assignment is to practice constructions by completing both worksheets. On the 2 sided sheet please omit #8. We will have a quiz on constructions Monday. Logic Puzzle Packets are also due on Monday.
Open House is Thursday at 6:30pm. Hope to see you (parents) there :).
Posted by Bowman at 11:32 AM
Homework today is p.10 (13-33odd) and p.14 (15-39 odd). Students may use a calculator to help them on p. 10 ONLY. A worksheet using Order of Operations was given as optional extra credit. This is due by Monday. We will have a quiz over sections 1.2 through 1.5 on Friday of this week.
Don't forget that Open House is on Thursday night at 6:30pm. Hope to see you (parents) then :).
Posted by Bowman at 11:27 AM
August 23, 2005
If you would like to see the new Assignment Guide (for Ch 1), please click the link here Download file. Please note that we will have Performance Series Testing during this chapter. Students are encouraged to bring a book to read in case they finish earlier than their classmates.
Posted by Bowman at 01:26 PM
Today we went over the Alg Review Test. We reviewed logic puzzles. Assignment - Logic Puzzle Packet (due next Monday 8/29).
Posted by Bowman at 07:22 AM
Today we turned in our first notebook. We took a quiz on Integers. Tonight's homework is to complete the logic puzzle titled "Favorite Teams". Have a good evening.
Posted by Bowman at 07:20 AM
August 22, 2005
Today we learned how to create geometric constructions. Homework is for students to practice one of each type of construction.
Posted by Bowman at 08:05 PM
August 21, 2005
Today we reviewed integers. Homework includes the following: ws "Signed Numbers" both sides, staple notebook, and study for Integers quiz which is Tuesday.
Posted by Bowman at 07:59 PM
August 19, 2005
We took our Algebra Review Test today. No homework this weekend! Relax and enjoy. Bring your math tools to class on Monday (compass, protractor, and ruler). See you then! Don't forget, tell your parents that next Thursday night is Open House for 8th grade.
Posted by Bowman at 04:31 PM
Today we worked on multiplying and dividing integers. Homework (if not finished in class): p. 80 (13-33 odd); p. 82 (15-39 odd, 47,49).
Posted by Bowman at 04:30 PM
August 18, 2005
Today we did a cut and paste activity on adding and subtracting integers. Homework: ws "Adding and Subtracting Integers".
Posted by Bowman at 04:36 PM
Today we prepared for our test on Geometry, which will be tomorrow. Go over any problems you missed. Try a few of the ones you got right so that you can make sure you still remember how to work them. Get a good night's sleep, bring paper, pencil, and your calculator. See you tomorrow!
Posted by Bowman at 04:28 PM
August 17, 2005
Today we had a fun warm-up on Brain Teasers. We took notes on Integers. Quizzes were returned today. Homework: p. 58 (21-37 odd); p. 60 (10-24 all); ws “You Write the Rules” (1-30). Please bring scissors to class tomorrow.
Posted by Bowman at 05:40 PM
Today we reviewed midpoint. Homework: ws #5; Algebra Test on Friday - STUDY! (You now have examples of all 5 lessons that will be on the test. Use your worksheets to study.)
Posted by Bowman at 05:25 PM
August 15, 2005
Today we discussed logic puzzles and fractions. Homework: p.602 (1-39 odd). Quiz on Decimals will be tomorrow!
Posted by Bowman at 06:08 PM
Today we had fun with geometry puns during our warm-up! We reviewed more algebra in class. Homework: ws #3 (Bookcover due Wed, Algebra Test Friday). Also, please get letter about class requirements signed.
Posted by Bowman at 06:00 PM
Today we had our Quiz on Decimals. We wrote a Journal titled "In the 6th and 7th grades math was ..." Homework: P. 603 and 604 1st column down on each page.
Posted by Bowman at 04:30 PM
Today we talked about Equations of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines. We used the graphing calculators to help us discover these. Homework: ws #4, Bookcover due Wed, and Alg Test on Friday.
Posted by Bowman at 04:30 PM
August 12, 2005
Attached is the Assignment Guide for Beginning Algebra and Geometry for the first 2 weeks of school. This gives you a chance to plan ahead for tests and quizzes.
Posted by Bowman at 09:56 AM
August 11, 2005
Today students took the pretest. Books were given out. Students may keep books in their locker or at home until August 25th. We will be working with algebra review. Please note that the algebra topics we review will be used throughout the year and it is very important that you understand them. We will have an Algebra Review Test on Friday, August 19th.
Tonight's homework: ws #1; get Syllabus signed and fill out Textbook Contract by Monday.
Posted by Bowman at 08:53 PM
In class today students began the pretest. Books were given out. Homework for tonight is p. 600 (1-49 odd). Textbook contract and Syllabus are due on Monday.
First quiz will be on Tuesday over adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing decimals.
Posted by Bowman at 08:50 PM
Here are the procedures for my Geometry class. These were given out to the students on the back of their syllabus.
Mrs. Bowman’s Policies and Procedures - Geometry
(Keep this sheet in your notebook)
1. Pencils are to be used for all class notes and assignments.
2. Students are required to bring book, notebook, paper and pencil, and all math tools (protractor, compass, calculator, scissors, and ruler) to class each day!
3. Students are expected to write the problem, show all necessary work, and circle their answers.
4. Students are required to keep a notebook.
5. Calculators will be used during the year, at the teacher’s discretion.
6. Students are responsible for ALL missed work when absent from class. It is the students’ responsibility to ask the teacher for makeup work! Any makeup tests or quizzes will be given the day you return from an absence.
7. If a student needs help on an assignment or topic, he/she can see the teacher in the mornings before homeroom or on help session days (Wednesdays) from 8:15 – 8:45.
8. Each day students are expected to be on time to class, go directly to their assigned seat, get out all materials and prepare for the warm-up.
9. Students are to remain seated during class instructions. Students are to pack up only after being given permission by the teacher.
10. Restroom privileges are given before class or during the last 5 minutes of class.
11. All bookbags must be kept under the desk and out of the aisles.
12. Any student caught cheating or allowing another student to cheat off of their paper will receive a zero. Mrs. Bowman WILL NOT tolerate cheating.
13. For class information and assignments, visit my website at http://mabrymsblog.typepad.com/bowmans_blog.
14. Remember that YOU ARE responsible for your own learning! A POSITIVE ATTITUDE and HARD WORK will bring SUCCESS.
Posted by Bowman at 08:47 PM
GEOMETRY SYLLABUS
8A- MRS. BOWMAN / 2005-2006
CONCEPTS AND SCHEDULE
**** This is only a guide and is subject to change.****
1st 9 Weeks
Alg Review /Constructions
Intro to Geometry
Basic Concepts & Proofs
Congruent Triangles
2nd 9 Weeks
Lines in a Plane
Parallel Lines & Related Figures
Lines & Planes in Space
Polygons
Transformations
3rd 9 Weeks
imilar Polygons
Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometry
4th 9 WeeksCircles
Area of Polygons
Surface Area and Volume
GRADE CRITERION:
Homework Grades 10%
Quiz Grades 30%
Test Grades 40%
Activity Grades 20% Projects, Problem Solving, Writing in Math, Skill Drills, Warm-ups, Notebook Checks, etc.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Homework is an opportunity for each student to practice the concept and to determine if they need extra practice or help before taking a test. Homework WILL BE given on a daily basis. For class information and assignments visit my website at http://mabrymsblog.typepad.com/bowmans_blog .
Extra help sessions are offered on Wednesday mornings from 8:15 – 8:45. See Mrs. Bowman’s Policies and Procedures on the back of this page for more class information.
Posted by Bowman at 08:35 PM
Here are the procedures for my Beginning Algebra and Geometry classes. These were given out to the students on the back of their syllabus.
Mrs. Bowman’s Policies and Procedures
(Keep this sheet in your notebook)
1. Pencils are to be used for all class notes and assignments.
2. Students are required to bring book, notebook, paper and pencil to class each day!
3. Students are expected to write the problem, show all necessary work, and circle their answers.
4. Students are required to keep a notebook.
5. Calculators will be used sparingly during the year, at the teacher’s discretion.
6. Students are responsible for ALL missed work when absent from class. It is the students’ responsibility to ask the teacher for makeup work! Any makeup tests or quizzes will be given the day you return from an absence.
7. If a student needs help on an assignment or topic, he/she can see the teacher in the mornings before homeroom or on help session days (Wednesdays) from 8:15 – 8:45.
8. Each day students are expected to be on time to class, go directly to their assigned seat, get out all materials and prepare for the warm-up.
9. Students are to remain seated during class instructions. Students are to pack up only after being given permission by the teacher.
10. Restroom privileges are given before class or during the last 5 minutes of class.
11. All bookbags must be kept under the desk and out of the aisles.
12. Any student caught cheating or allowing another student to cheat off of their paper will receive a zero. Mrs. Bowman WILL NOT tolerate cheating.
13. For class information and assignments, visit my website at http://mabrymsblog.typepad.com/bowmans_blog.
14. Remember that YOU ARE responsible for your own learning! A POSITIVE ATTITUDE and HARD WORK will bring SUCCESS.
Posted by Bowman at 08:32 PM
BEGINNING ALGEBRA & GEOMETRY SYLLABUS
8A- MRS. BOWMAN / 2005-2006
CONCEPTS AND SCHEDULE:
1st 9 Weeks
Review and Algebra
Chapter 2 - Integers
Chapter 3 - Proportions and Percent
2nd 9 Weeks
Chapter 6 - Number Patterns
Chapter 7 - Rational Numbers
Chapter 8 - Proportional Reasoning
3rd 9 Weeks
Chapter 9 - Real Numbers
Chapter 5 - Geometry: Patterns
Chapter 11 - Geometry: Area/ Volume
4th 9 Weeks
Chapter 12 - Probability
Chapter 4 - Statistics: Analyzing Data
Chapter 13 - Polynomials
Chapter 10 - Functions
**The textbook offers a website full of resources (www.glencoe.com).
***This is only a guide and is subject to change.***
GRADE CRITERION:
Homework Grades 10%
Quiz Grades 30%
Test Grades 40%
Activity Grades 20% Projects, Problem Solving, Writing in Math,
Skill Drills, Warm-ups, Notebook Checks, etc
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Homework is an opportunity for each student to practice the concept and to determine if they need extra practice or help before taking a test. Homework WILL BE given on a daily basis. For class information and assignments, visit my website at http://mabrymsblog.typepad.com/bowmans_blog.
Extra help sessions are offered on Wednesday mornings from 8:15 to 8:45. See Mrs. Bowman’s Policies and Procedures sheet on the back of this page for more class information.
Posted by Bowman at 08:28 PM
August 09, 2005
Here are some cool sites to check out for puzzles and other math fun.
Mind boggling puzzles
http://www.puzzlersparadise.com/
Logic Puzzles
http://crpuzzles.com/logic/index.html
Fun facts by subject
http://www.math.hmc.edu/funfacts/
Brain benders
http://www.coolmath.com/math_puzzles/index.html
Tips on how to solve logic puzzles
http://www.jimloy.com/puzz/logicpr.htm
Math games to play
http://www.aaamath.com/
Math contest for Scholarships
http://www.mathwizz.com/
Famous math problems
http://mathforum.org/isaac/mathhist.html
Take a math quiz and compare yourself to kids in other countries
http://www.getsmarter.org/index.cfm
Information on History of Math and Famous Mathematicians
http://library.thinkquest.org/22584/
Have fun! If you have a site for me to add, e-mail me.
Posted by Bowman at 02:18 PM
Here are some great websites to try when you need help in math!
Ask Dr. Math
http://mathforum.org/students/
Find instructions on math topics
http://www.aaamath.com/
Math questions answered here
http://www.mathnerds.com/mathnerds/index.asp
Cool videos that explainmath concepts!
http://www.brainpop.com/math/
Math help with games
http://www.coolmath.com/home.htm
Math help by subject
http://www.math.com/
A mathematical digital library
http://www.mathdl.org/mathDL/
Do you have others that I should add to my list? If so, please e-mail me so I can add them.
Posted by Bowman at 02:10 PM
Wow! Where did the summer go? I hope you enjoyed your break as much as I did. Since time stops for no man (or woman), the beginning of our school year is already here. I am very excited about this upcoming school year. Everything at Mabry is so new and different! Change is a good thing. We are really going to have fun this year while learning everything you need to know. I am so glad to have you in my class. Your 8th grade year is an exciting one. I am looking forward to working with and getting to know each of you. Together, we will make this a fanastic year. Welcome back to school!
Posted by Bowman at 01:48 PM
