Monday: Students learned about algebra tiles. They found the area and perimeter of each tile and of complex shapes (2-13 a & b).
Tuesday: We learned to build and simplify expressions with algebra tiles. We also did 2-13 c & d.
Wednesday: We practiced building and simplifying expressions with algebra tiles.
Thursday: We did 47 & 48 as a whole class. Students did 56 & 57 in pairs. For each, they made a table with the starting and simplified expressions, as well as a sentence that said which side is greater and by how much. Students who did not finish in class, need to do so at home.
Friday: Quiz, go over 56 & 57, 64 whole class (with steps) 66 in pairs (must have steps).
Math 8
Monday: Students started the 4.1.2 packet.
Tuesday: We finished the 4.1.2 packet and did the 4.1.3 resource page. We went over the 4.1.2 packet and resource page.
Wednesday: We started the Ch 4 graphic organizer. We also did 32, 33, 34, 35 in teams.
Thursday: We worked on 4.1.5. We will finish tomorrow.
Friday: Quiz. Finished 4.1.5. Students who did not finish in class, need to do so at home.