Mrs. Bowman: October 2006

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October 31, 2006

GEO Logic Puzzles 10/31/06

Today we spent our class time solving the Halloween Logic Puzzles the students created. What fun we had!! No homework. Have a Happy Halloween. Be safe.

Posted by Bowman at 02:08 PM

BAG Rational Numbers 10/31/06

Today we practiced multiplying and dividing fractions which are both positive and negative.

Skills:
-learn to multiply and divide fractions which are both positive and negative

HW:
p.288(5-27 odd)
p.314 (9-21 odd)
Quiz Thursday (7.1,2,3, and 8)

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 3.1 Operations:Rational Numbers
MBAG 3.4 Computation:Mental/Methods

Posted by Bowman at 01:59 PM

Announcement from Mrs. Haag

Lassiter is hosting a Parent Night for all rising 8th graders. They will be providing information to begin the transition and curriculum. Please plan to attend on Tuesday, November 14 at 6:30 PM at Lassiter in the Theatre.

Posted by Bowman at 10:39 AM

October 30, 2006

BAG Assignment Guide Ch 7

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 7 on Rational Numbers.

Posted by Bowman at 03:01 PM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/30/06

Today we continued to use two new theorems dealing with isosceles triangles. Happy Halloween.

Skills:
-apply theorems relating the angle measure and the side lengths of triangles.

HW:
p. 154-155 (17-19,20,21,24,25)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 3.11 Triangles: Sorting
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles: Use/Properties
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles:Identify/Evaluate
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 02:08 PM

BAG Rational Numbers 10/30/06

Today we started Ch 7. We reviewed adding and subtracting fractions that are both positive and negative.

Skills:
-add and subtract fractions which are both positive and negative.

HW:
p.280 (5-21 odd)
p.283 (15-33 odd)

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 3.1 Operations:Rational Numbers
MBAG 3.4 Computation:Mental/Methods

Posted by Bowman at 01:58 PM

October 27, 2006

BAG 10/27/06

Today we took our re-quiz on equations. I will record the better of the two grades. We used the laptops to evaluate various math websites for help.

No homework - have a great weekend.

Posted by Bowman at 10:05 AM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/27/06

Today we took a quiz on lessons 3.1 to 3.5

Skills:
-understand the concept of congruent figures
-accurately identify the corresponding parts of figures
-apply theorems about the interior angles and exterior angles of triangles.
-apply the principle of CPCTC
-recognize some basic properties of circles
-identify included angles and included sides
-apply the SSS postulate
-apply the SAS postulate
-apply the ASA postulate
-identify medians of triangles
-identify altitudes of triangles
-understand why and when auxillary lines are used in some proofs
-write proofs involving steps beyond CPCTC
-use overlapping triangles in proofs

HW:
Remember p. 144 and p.152 are due on Monday.

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 09:19 AM

October 26, 2006

GEO Notes 10/26/06

Here are the notes we took in class today.

HW:
p. 152 (2-4, 8, 10-12, 15)
Quiz moved to Friday

Posted by Bowman at 09:51 AM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/26/06

Today we took a quiz on lessons 3.1 to 3.5

HW:
Remember p. 144 are due Friday.

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 09:19 AM

BAG Accelerated Math 10/26/06

Today we worked on Accelerated Math. Notebooks and logic puzzles were due today. No homework :)!

Posted by Bowman at 09:13 AM

October 25, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/25/06

Today we reviewed how to name a triangle by its sides and its angles.

Skills:
-name the various types of triangles and their parts

HW:
p. 144 (1-3, 5-10, 13, 16)

Quiz Thursday

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 3.11 Triangles: Sorting
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.7 Right Triangles:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 4.13 Right Triangles: Recognize
GEO 4.24 Right Triangles: Use/Properties
GEO 4.25 Right Triangles:Identify/Evaluate
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 02:56 PM

BAG Number Patterns 10/25/06

Today we had the Ch 6 Test.

Skills:
-use divisibility rules for 2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10, and 12.
-find the prime factorization of composite numbers
-identify prime and composite numbers
-find the greatest common factor of two or more numbers
-find the least common multiple of two or more numbers
-identify rational numbers, integers, and whole numbers
-simplify rational numbers
-express rational numbers as decimals
-express decimals as rational numbers
-compare rational numbers expressed as fractions and/or decimals
-order rational numbers expressed as fractions and/or decimals

HW:
Logic Puzzle - Ice Cream
Notebook due Thursday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 2.1 Prime Factorization:Write
MBAG 2.3 Primes/Composites:Identify
MBAG 2.4 Factors:Recognize/use/Prime/GCF/LCM
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain
MBAG 1.3 Real Numbers/subsets
MBAG 2.2 Real Number Properties/All
MBAG 1.1 Real Numbers:Compare
MBAG 1.3 Real Numbers/subsets
MBAG 2.2 Real Number Properties/All
MBAG 3.2 Real Numbers:Ordering

Posted by Bowman at 02:38 PM

October 24, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/24/06

Today we discovered how to solve proofs with overlapping triangles.

Skills:
-use overlapping triangles in proofs

HW:
p. 139 (1-5, 7-12)
Quiz Thursday on lessons 3.1 - 3.5 (Study session Wednesday at 8:15)
Project due Wed or Thurs

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 02:55 PM

BAG Number Patterns 10/24/06

Today we finished reviewing for the Ch 6 Test which will be tomorrow.

Skills:
-use divisibility rules for 2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10, and 12.
-find the prime factorization of composite numbers
-identify prime and composite numbers
-find the greatest common factor of two or more numbers
-find the least common multiple of two or more numbers
-identify rational numbers, integers, and whole numbers
-simplify rational numbers
-express rational numbers as decimals
-express decimals as rational numbers
-compare rational numbers expressed as fractions and/or decimals
-order rational numbers expressed as fractions and/or decimals

HW:
p.652 (1-33 omit 19-21)
Test tomorrow

Posted by Bowman at 02:50 PM

October 23, 2006

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/23/06

Today we learned about medians, altitudes, and auxillary lines. We discussed their characteristics and how they are used in proofs.

Skills:
-identify medians of triangles
-identify altitudes of triangles
-understand why and when auxillary lines are used in some proofs
-write proofs involving steps beyond CPCTC

HW:
p. 135 (3-7, 9, 11, 14)
Quiz Wednesday
Logic Project due Wednesday

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 02:55 PM

BAG Number Patterns 10/23/06

Today we finished practicing scientific notation and began reviewing for our Ch 6 test which will be Wednesday.

Skills:
-convert numbers from standard form to scientific notation.
-convert numbers from scientific notation to standard form.

HW:
p.269-270 (10-40, 45-59)
Test Wednesday.
Notebook due on Thursday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 1.2 Equivalent Forms:Scientific/Standard
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 02:50 PM

October 20, 2006

BAG 10/20/06

As promised, we had a popquiz today on Equations. We also worked on Accelerated Math.

No homework, have a great weekend.

Posted by Bowman at 12:33 PM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/20/06

Today we practiced using "CPCTC" to help in our triangle proofs.

Skills:
-apply the principle of CPCTC
-recognize some basic properties of circles

HW:
p.127 (13-19)
ws 4.5

Quiz Wed
Logic Project due Wed

Georgia Standards:

GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.4 Circles: Identify/Define
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 11:54 AM

October 19, 2006

BAG Number Patterns 10/19/06

Today we worked with scientific notation.

Skills:
-convert numbers from standard form to scientific notation.
-convert numbers from scientific notation to standard form.

HW:
wkbk 6-9 Practice (1-27)
Ch 6 Test Wednesday, Oct 25th

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 1.2 Equivalent Forms:Scientific/Standard
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 12:12 PM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/19/06

Today we learned how to use "CPCTC" to help in our triangle proofs.

Skills:
-apply the principle of CPCTC
-recognize some basic properties of circles

HW:
p.127 (1-7, 10-12)

Logic Project due Oct 25th

Georgia Standards:

Posted by Bowman at 11:53 AM

October 18, 2006

BAG Number Patterns 10/18/06

Today we took a quiz on lessons 6.4, 6.5, and 6.8. We completed a logic puzzle or practiced equations.

HW:
Logic Puzzle(Homecoming Game) or Equation worksheet, if not finished in class.
(Hint: we will have a pop-quiz on Equations in 2 days!!)
Ch 6 Test on Wednesday.

Posted by Bowman at 12:15 PM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/18/06

Today we practiced using the 3 ways to prove triangles are congruent. Please memorize these as they are very important postulates.

Skills:
-identify included angles and included sides
-apply the SSS postulate
-apply the SAS postulate
-apply the ASA postulate

HW:
p.122 - 124 (14-24)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 11:52 AM

October 17, 2006

BAG Number Patterns 10/17/06

Today we discussed how to compare and order our rational numbers.

Skills:
-compare rational numbers expressed as fractions and/or decimals
-order rational numbers expressed as fractions and/or decimals

HW:
wkbk 6-5 Study Guide (1-20)
wkbk 6-8 Practice (1-26)
Quiz on lessons 6.4, 6.5, 6.8 Wednesday.

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 1.1 Real Numbers:Compare
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain
MBAG 1.3 Real Numbers/subsets
MBAG 2.2 Real Number Properties/All
MBAG 3.2 Real Numbers:Ordering

Posted by Bowman at 12:10 PM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/17/06

Today we learned 3 ways to prove triangles are congruent. Please memorize these as they are very important postulates.

Skills:
-identify included angles and included sides
-apply the SSS postulate
-apply the SAS postulate
-apply the ASA postulate

HW:
p.120 - 122 ((1-7, 10-12)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 11:51 AM

October 16, 2006

GEO Assignment Guide Ch 3

Here is the Assignment Guide for Ch 3.

Posted by Bowman at 03:11 PM

BAG Number Patterns 10/16/06

Today we discussed rational numbers as well as terminating and repeating decimals.

HW:
wkbk 6-4 Practice (1-30)
wkbk 6-5 Practice (1-27)
Quiz on lessons 6.4,5,8 Wednesday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 1.3 Real Numbers/subsets
MBAG 2.2 Real Number Properties/All
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 11:56 AM

BAG Number Patterns 10/16/06

Today we discussed rational numbers as well as terminating and repeating decimals.

HW:
wkbk 6-4 Practice (1-30)
wkbk 6-5 Practice (1-27)
Quiz on lessons 6.4,5,8 Wednesday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 1.3 Real Numbers/subsets
MBAG 2.2 Real Number Properties/All
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 11:56 AM

GEO Congruent Triangles 10/16/06

Today we learned the basic characteristics of triangles and reviewed the concept of congruent.

Skills:
-understand the concept of congruent figures
-accurately identify the corresponding parts of figures
-apply theorems about the interior angles and exterior angles of triangles.

HW:
p.114 (1-5)
p.298 (2,6,18)

Georgia Standards:
GEO 2.5 Triangles:Find/Midsegment Triangles
GEO 3.1 Figures:Find/Necessary Parts
GEO 3.2 Properties:State/Apply
GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms:Identify
GEO 4.1 Reasoning:Apply/Informal/Formal
GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
GEO 4.3 Reasoning:Inductive/Deductive
GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
GEO 4.8 Triangles:Idnetify/Congruent
GEO 5.1 Connecting:Algebra/Geometry
GEO 7.2 Reasoning:Recognize
GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
GEO 7.4 Problem Solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 11:50 AM

October 13, 2006

Valuable Math Websites to Check Out!!

Valuable Math Web sites and commentary from students

www.algebrahelp.com/worksheet/view/simplifyingmultiples/multiplesigns.quiz

1. Good help for practicing for a quiz, test or just practicing to get better at math.
2. Has examples of how to do the problems that you get stuck on.
3. Very challenging and makes you think!
4. Lots of worksheets to choose from.
5. The calculators and worksheets are very useful.
6. It is a little boring, not fun, but it would help you practice math.

www.321know/add.html#topic60

1. Very well done! Offers challenges for grade levels. Interactive and offers SUOOKU!
2. Awesome! I love it!

http://www.dositey.com/

1. Good for integer practice and note taking
2. Easy

www.classroom.jc-school.net/

1. Color chips addition – interactive – good
2. Color chips subtraction – interactive – good
3. Builderted – best one
4. Integers Practice – helpful

www.leeric.lsu.edu/bgbb/7/ecep/math/e/e.htm

1. Helpful notes, not fun, but helpful.

Posted by Bowman at 01:06 PM

October 12, 2006

GEO 10/12/06

Today we worked on our Halloween Logic Puzzle Project. This project is due Oct 25th. We will begin Ch 3 on Monday.

Enjoy your long weekend!

Posted by Bowman at 11:49 AM

BAG Number Patterns 10/12/06

Today we took a quiz on lessons 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, and 6.7.

HW:
none! Enjoy your long weekend!

Posted by Bowman at 11:48 AM

October 11, 2006

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/11/06

Today we took the test on Ch 2.

Skills:
-recognize the need for clarity and concision in proofs
-explain and use the concept of perpendicularity
-recognize complementary and supplementary angles
-use complementary and supplementary angles in proofs, and word problems
-follow a five step procedure to draw logical conclusions
-prove angles congruent by using theorems about supplements and complements
-apply the addition properties of segments and angles
-apply the subtraction properties of segments and angles
-apply the multiplication and division properties of segments and angles
-apply the transitive properties of angles and segments
-apply the substitution property
-recognize opposite rays
-recognize vertical angles
-apply vertical angles to proofs

HW:
Logic Puzzle Project due Oct 25th

Georgia Standards:
-GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply
-GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
-GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
-GEO 3.8 Angles: Understand
-GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines:Recognize
-GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
-GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
-GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
-GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
-GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines:Apply/Facts
-GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
-GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
-GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles:Identify/Use
-GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
-GEO 7.2 Resoning:Recognize
-GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
-GEO 7.4 Problem solving:Visualization

Posted by Bowman at 02:18 PM

BAG Number Patterns 10/11/06

Today we practiced GCF and LCM.

Skills:
-find the greatest common factor of two or more numbers
-find the least common multiple of two or more numbers

HW:
wkbk 6-3 Practice (1-18)
wkbk 6-7 Practice 1st and 3rd columns down
Quiz Thursday over 6.1,6.2,6.3,6.7

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 2.1 Prime Factorization:Write
MBAG 2.3 Primes/Composites:Identify
MBAG 2.4 Factors:Recognize/use/Prime/GCF/LCM
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 02:15 PM

October 10, 2006

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/10/06

Today we finished reviewing for the Chapter 2 Test. Be sure to reread and study all theorems and definitions. Rework all problems missed during this chapter. Try some of the problems that were not assigned for extra practice.

HW:
p.107 (21-36)
Ch 2 Test Wednesday, Oct 11th

Georgia Standards:
-GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
-GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
-GEO 3.8 Angles: Understand
-GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines:Recognize
-GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
-GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
-GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
-GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
-GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines:Apply/Facts
-GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
-GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
-GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles:Identify/Use
-GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
-GEO 7.2 Resoning:Recognize
-GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
-GEO 7.4 Problem solving:Visualization
-GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply

Posted by Bowman at 02:18 PM

BAG Number Patterns 10/10/06

Today we reviewed divisibility rules and prime factorization by using a graphic organizer.

Skills:
-use divisibility rules for 2,3,4,5,6,8,9,10, and 12.
-find the prime factorization of composite numbers
-identify prime and composite numbers

HW:
wkbk 6-1 Practice (1-26)
wkbk 6-2 Practice (1-24)
Quiz Thursday

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 2.1 Prime Factorization:Write
MBAG 2.3 Primes/Composites:Identify
MBAG 2.4 Factors:Recognize/use/Prime/GCF/LCM
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain

Posted by Bowman at 02:15 PM

BAG Number Patterns Assignment Guide

Here is the assignment guide for Ch 6.

Posted by Bowman at 01:21 PM

October 09, 2006

GEO and BAG: No class today

We took a field trip to the Cobb Civic Center to see an outstanding performance by Pebblebrook High School students. It was titled "Do You Remember?" We did not have class today due to the change in schedule.

GEO - remember to study for your Ch 2 Test which will be on Wednesday.

BAG - make sure both sides of your worksheet are ready to turn in on Tuesday. We will begin Ch 6.

Have a great evening!

Posted by Bowman at 01:14 PM

GEO and BAG: No class today

GEO - remember to study for your Ch 2 Test which will be on Wednesday.

BAG - make sure both sides of your worksheet are ready to turn in on Tuesday. We will begin Ch 6.

Have a great evening!

Posted by Bowman at 01:14 PM

October 06, 2006

BAG Equation and Integer Review 10/6/06

Today we will review Equations and Integers. We will complete review exercises to make sure all of this material is in our long term memory for the CRCT.

Posted by Bowman at 02:20 PM

October 05, 2006

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/6/06

Today we began reviewing for the Chapter 2 Test. We did some extra review problems on practice worksheets. Be sure to reread and study all theorems and definitions. Rework all problems missed during this chapter. Try some of the problems that were not assigned for extra practice.

HW:
Practice worksheets
p.105 (1-8, 11-20)
Ch 2 Test Wednesday, Oct 11th

Posted by Bowman at 07:39 PM

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/5/06

Today we learned the last lesson in this chapter. This lesson was on vertical angles and how they are used in proofs.

Skills:
-recognize opposite rays
-recognize vertical angles
-apply vertical angles to proofs

HW:
p. 102-103 (2-6, 9, 10, 12, 13)
Ch 2 Test Wednesday, Oct 11th

Posted by Bowman at 07:37 PM

BAG Accelerated Math 10/5/06

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 evening.

Posted by Bowman at 02:19 PM

October 04, 2006

BAG Ch 1-3 Review 10/4/06

Today we will review Chapters 1 through 3. We will complete review exercises to make sure all of this material is in our long term memory for the CRCT.

Posted by Bowman at 02:18 PM

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/4/06

Today we discussed the multiplication and division properties. Knowing when to use these properties tends to be a challenging concept. Please use the hints on p.90 to help you as you practice these 2 properties. Help session on Monday at 8:15am.

Skills:
-apply the multiplication and division properties of segments and angles.

HW:
p.91-94 (1,5,9,11,12,14,15)

Georgia Standards:-GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
-GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
-GEO 3.8 Angles: Understand
-GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines:Recognize
-GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
-GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
-GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
-GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
-GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines:Apply/Facts
-GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
-GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
-GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles:Identify/Use
-GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
-GEO 7.2 Resoning:Recognize
-GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
-GEO 7.4 Problem solving:Visualization
-GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply

Posted by Bowman at 02:14 PM

October 03, 2006

BAG Percents 10/3/06 Test Ch 3

Today we took the Ch 3 Test - Percents.

Skills:
-express ratios as fractions in simplest form
-determine unit rates
-express ratios as percents
-express percents as ratios
-solve proportions
-express percents as decimals
-express fractions as percents
-express decimals as percents
-express fractions as decimals
-express decimals as fractions
-compute mentally with percents
-solve a percent equation

HW:
Logic Puzzle - Mr. Faddle's Gradebook

Georgia Standards:
MBAG 3.4 Computation: Mental/Methods
MBAG 4.5 Proportions: Solve/Missing Terms
MBAG 13.2 Mathematical Concepts: Explain
MBAG 1.1 Real Numbers: Compare
MBAG1.3 Real Numbers: Subsets
MBAG 2.2 Real Number Properties: All

Posted by Bowman at 01:28 PM

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/3/06 Quiz (2.1-2.5)

Today we took a quiz on the first half of chapter 2.

HW:
Logic Puzzle - Dog Show

Georgia Standards:-GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
-GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
-GEO 3.8 Angles: Understand
-GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines:Recognize
-GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
-GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
-GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
-GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
-GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines:Apply/Facts
-GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
-GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
-GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles:Identify/Use
-GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
-GEO 7.2 Resoning:Recognize
-GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
-GEO 7.4 Problem solving:Visualization
-GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply

Posted by Bowman at 01:26 PM

Performing Arts Field Trip 10/9/06

The 8th grade will be going to the Cobb Civic Center for a performance on Monday 10/9/06. All students must turn in their permission slip in to their homeroom teacher in order to go. We also need one chaperone for each homeroom. We will have a special schedule for this day.

Posted by Bowman at 01:20 PM

October 02, 2006

GEO Basic Concepts and Proofs 10/2/06

Skills:
-apply the multiplication and division properties of segments and angles.

HW:
p.91-94 (1,5,9,11,12,14,15)
Quiz (2.1-2.5) on Tuesday, Oct 3 (tomorrow)

Georgia Standards:-GEO 3.5 Angles:Identify
-GEO 3.7 Geometric Terms: Identify
-GEO 3.8 Angles: Understand
-GEO 3.10 Planes/Points/Lines:Recognize
-GEO 3.9 Lines/Angles: Identify
-GEO 4.1 Reasoning: Apply/Formal/Informal
-GEO 4.2 Proof:Recognize/Complete/Statement
-GEO 4.3 Reasoning: Inductive/Deductive
-GEO 4.4 Planes/Points/Lines:Apply/Facts
-GEO 4.5 Theorems:Apply/State
-GEO 4.6 Congruence:Identify
-GEO 4.19 Lines/Angles:Identify/Use
-GEO 7.1 Inductive/Deductive: Prove/Conclusions
-GEO 7.2 Resoning:Recognize
-GEO 7.3 Geometric Relationships:Problems
-GEO 7.4 Problem solving:Visualization
-GEO 3.2 Properties: State/Apply

Posted by Bowman at 01:26 PM

BAG Percents 10/2/06

Today we continued reviewing for our test on Ch 3 - Percents. Study! You may want to use www.glencoe.com to make a practice test. You can use the end of Ch 3 review or the practice exercises in the back of your textbook. Don't forget to rework any problems you missed on the chapter homework. Help session 8:15 tomorrow (Tues. 10/3)

Skills:
-express ratios as fractions in simplest form
-determine unit rates
-express ratios as percents
-express percents as ratios
-solve proportions
-express percents as decimals
-express fractions as percents
-express decimals as percents
-express fractions as decimals
-express decimals as fractions
-compute mentally with percents
-solve a percent equation

HW:
p. 649 (1-33 all)
Ch 3 Test Wednesday, Oct 12th
Ch 3 Notebook due Thursday, Oct 13th

Posted by Bowman at 01:24 PM