Friday, August 26, 2011

Wednesday and Thursday August 24th and 25th, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:
*Find x if k(x) = 6, when k(x) = (x+3)/2.
*Use a graphing calculator to explore a new function.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Function Notation Practice
3. How to use a graphing calculator.
4. Intro to 1.1.2 - How can I use my graphing calculator?
5. Work Time
6. Exit Ticket

HW #1:
due Friday

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Tuesday August 23rd, 2011

Outcome:
ASWBAT:
*Evaluate f(3) when f(x) = - (x + 4)2 .

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Function Notation Mini Lesson
3. Functions Machines Group Activity.
4. Function Notation Practice
5. Exit Ticket


HW #1:
Worksheet. Due Friday.

Monday August 22nd, 2011

Outcomes:
ASWBAT:
*Get to know some of their classmates during a math challenge.
*Restate and summarize at least 2 of the 4 group roles.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Move into groups and choose group roles.
3. Geometric Shapes Activity
4. Self and Group Assessment
5. Share out
6. Set up Notebooks!

HW:
Finish setting up notebook.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Friday August 19th, 2011

Outcome:
ASWBAT:
*Express their knowledge of select Algebra I concepts on a diagnostic test.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Ms. B’s Discipline plan
3. Diagnostic Exam
4. Exit Ticket


HW:
1.Signed Syllabus
2. Algebra II supplies (binder, paper - lined and graphing, and calculator).
due Monday 8/22

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Wednesday and Thursday August 17th and 18th, 2011

Outcomes:
SWBAT:
*Explain Ms. B’s syllabus to their parents. Including ways to contact Ms. B, key Algebra II concepts and her grading system.
*Create a visual appealing representation of the California Algebra II Standards. (see Wordle below).

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Record class’ responses.
3. Read Algebra II Syllabus
4. Syllabus Scavenger Hunt
5. CA Algebra II Standards
6. Share out

HW:
Signed Syllabus and Algebra II supplies (binder, paper - lined and graphing, and calculator). due Monday 8/22

Wordle of Algebra II California State Standards: Wordle: CA Algebra II Standards

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Wednesday and Thursday May 25th and 26th, 2011

SWBAT:
*submit a second draft on Friday using their partner’s feedback and rubric score.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. What’s on the Algebra II Final Exam
3. GP project work time
4. Clean up


HW:
Second Draft Due on Friday 5/27.


End of the Year due dates:
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Exam Friday June 3rd
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Tuesday May 24th, 2011

SWBAT:
*improve their GP project and make them proficient using their partner’s feedback and rubric score.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Work time
3. Clean up

HW:
Second Draft Due on Friday 5/27.


End of the Year due dates:
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Exam Friday June 3rd
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Monday May 23rd, 2011

SWBAT:
*improve their GP project and make them proficient using their partner’s feedback and rubric score.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Peer Edits

HW:
Second Draft Due on Friday 5/27.

End of the Year due dates:
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Exam Friday June 3rd
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Friday May 20th, 2011

SWBAT:
*grade using the math graduation portfolio rubric.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Grading Lesson
3. Grade with partners

HW:
Have a typed first draft of their paper printed and ready for peer revisions on Monday 5/23.


End of the Year due dates:
Project Deadlines:
Typed First Draft (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4) due Monday May 23rd
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Exam Friday June 3rd
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Wednesday and Thursday May 18th and 19th, 2011

SWBAT:
*create a graph in excel for their project write-up.
*continue typing their GP project, such that they will have a typed first draft (with all four sections complete) ready to have edited by a classmate on Monday.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Excel Mini-Lesson
3. Work Time
4. Clean up

HW:
Have a typed first draft of their paper printed and ready for peer revisions on Monday 5/23.


End of the Year due dates:
Project Deadlines:
Typed First Draft (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4) due Monday May 23rd
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Exam Friday June 3rd
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Monday and Tuesday May 16th and 17th, 2011

SWBAT:
Either:
*use their partner’s revisions to begin typing the first complete draft of their GP project.
-or-
*switch papers with a peer and give feedback to their partner on parts 2 & 3 of their GP project.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Work Time
3. Clean-up + Awards

HW:
Work on GP project.
Do peer revisions, if not done already.

End of the Year due dates:
Project Deadlines:
Typed First Draft (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4) due Monday May 23rd
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Exam Friday June 3rd
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Friday, May 13, 2011

Friday May 13th, 2011

SWBAT:
*Write the Reasoning and Proof (part 3) and Connections (part 4) of their write-up.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Work time
3. HW set up and Clean up

HW #51:
Peer Edits of Problem Solving Strategies (Part 2) and Reasoning and Proof (Part 3).

Finish writing the Connections section, if you haven’t already.


Project Deadlines:
Typed First Draft (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4) due Monday May 23rd
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Wednesday and Thursday May 11th and 12th, 2011

SWBAT:
*answer the “your task” questions for their project.
*some students will begin writing Part 2 of the Write up: Problem Solving Strategies.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Mini-Lesson on Write-up
3. Work Time
4. Clean up + Exit Ticket

HW #50:
Finish HW ##50 RD for Problem Solving Strategies (Part 2)


Project Deadlines:
Typed First Draft (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4) due Monday May 23rd
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Tuesday May 10th, 2011

SWBAT:
*complete their third representation (graph, table or equation) for the Algebra II GP project.
*answer the “your task” questions for their project.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Work time
3. Clean up

HW:
Work on GP project.
Finish the third representation for the Algebra II GP project.
+ HW #49 Notes for Problem Solving Strategies


Project Deadlines:
Typed First Draft (Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4) due Monday May 23rd
Second Draft due Friday May 27th
Final Draft due Thursday June 9th

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Monday May 9th, 2011

SWBAT:
*complete their second representation (graph, table or equation) for the Algebra II GP project.
*some students will begin their third representation.

Agenda:
1. Do Now
2. Work Time
3. Clean-up

HW:
Work on GP project. Finish the second representation for the Algebra II GP project.