Week of September 24th, 2012

Monday September 24th, 2012

Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Solve a system of linear equations algebraically by both substitution and elimination.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  20 minutes
2. Solving Systems of Equations Notes  25 minutes

3. Practice  20 minutes 

HW: HW #8:  Due Thursday



Tuesday September 25th, 2012

Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Solve a system of linear equations algebraically by both the substitution and elimination methods.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  15 minutes
2. Silent Switch Instructions  2 minutes

3. Solving Systems of Equations Practice 30 minutes
4. CFU 7 minutes

HW: HW #8:  Due Thursday

Quiz on Friday

Review session on Thursday after school.

NB Check coming!



Wednesday and Thursday September 26th & 27th, 2012

Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Proficiently solve systems of linear equations using the substitution or elimination method.

*Express sequences in the form of a table and a graph.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  20 minutes
2. Quiz Review  30 minutes

3. Grade & hand back work  15 minutes

4. Sequence Group Challenge 10 minutes

5.  How can I describe a sequence? 35 minutes

HW: HW #9 Due Tuesday

Quiz on Friday

Review session on Thursday after school.

NB Check coming!



Friday September 28th, 2012

Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Express their knowledge of solving systems of linear equations algebraically.

*Write an equation for an arithmetic and geometric sequence.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  10 minutes
2. Quiz  30 minutes

3. Finish Graphing Sequences 10 minutes

4. Grade HW 15 minutes

HW: HW #9 Due Tuesday

Textbook agreement forms due Tuesday + Paper bags (to cover your textbook).

NB Check coming!

Week of September 17th, 2012

Monday September 17th, 2012

Outcomes - ASWBAT:

* Represent growth with an equation and graph for the bunnies problem!

*Read about diversity in STEM careers and brainstorm questions for Friday’s STEM professionals panel.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  15 minutes
2. Bunnies Problem  25 minutes

3. STEM article  15 minutes

4. 3-2-1 Discussion  15 minutes    

HW: HW #7 (Worksheet) due Tuesday 9/18



Tuesday September 18th, 2012

Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Expalin Ms. B’s quiz system to a classmate and begin reflecting on their first quiz results.

*start researching about the background and experiences of one of Friday’s panel members.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  15 minutes
2. HW STEM career group share out  5 minutes

3. Hand back quizzes  10 minutes

4. Start Research  35 minutes

HW: Quiz Reflection  Due Friday

Work on STEM professional research.

Wednesday and Thursday September 19th & 20th, 2012
Outcomes - ASWBAT:

*Finish researching and preparing your group’s presentation about your STEM panelist.

*hear about all of the panelist and take notes on their backgrounds and experiences.

Agenda:
1. Do Now  10 minutes
2.  Work time  45 minutes

3. Presentations  45 minutes 

HW: Quiz Reflection  Due Friday