Unit 2 Assignment guide Math 8A– Weeks of 10/06 to 10/10 and 10/13 – 10/17
Exponents and Equations
In this unit, students build upon their work with whole-number exponents in Grades 5 and 6, by extending the
properties of exponents to include rational and irrational numbers, including numbers in scientific notation.
Students strategically choose and efficiently implement procedures to solve linear equations in one variable,
understanding that when they use the properties of equality and the concept of logical equivalence, they maintain
the solutions of the original equation. Students also use linear equations to represent, analyze, and solve a variety
of problems.
Monday October 06
MCC.8.EE.2 Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x 2 = p and x3 =
p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small
perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational.
EQ: What patterns and structures can I identify when looking at relationships among rational and irrational
numbers?
WU: Make a list of the first 15 perfect squares and the first 5 perfect cubes
CW: Models of Cubes Handout
HW: Finish the packet
Tuesday October 7/Wednesday October 8
Students will either go on the Walking Tour of Roswell on Tuesday or Wednesday morning, depending upon
which team they are on. The day they do not go on the tour, this will be their assignment. Students in the
afternoon will have review activities.
MCC.8.EE.2 Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x2 = p and
x3 = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small
perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational.
EQ: What patterns and structures can I identify when looking at relationships among rational and irrational
numbers?
WU: Make a list of the first 15 perfect squares and the first 5 perfect cubes
CW: QR code review of Irrational/Rational Numbers, square and cube roots
HW: Make a 20 questions study guide for another student to complete
Thursday October 3
MCC.8.EE.2 Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x 2 = p and
x3 = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small
perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational.
MCC.8.NS.1 Know that numbers that are not rational are called irrational. Understand informally that every
number has a decimal expansion; for rational numbers show that the decimal expansion repeats eventually, and
convert a decimal expansion which repeats eventually into a rational number.
MCC.8.NS.2 Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers, locate
them approximately on a number line diagram, and estimate the value of expressions (e.g., π 2).
EQ: What patterns and structures can I identify when looking at relationships among rational and irrational
numbers?
CW:
Review for irrational number quiz
3
HW: Practice 3 – 1 and √𝑐𝑢𝑏𝑒 𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑡 Worksheets EVEN problems only
Friday October 4
MCC.8.EE.2 Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations of the form x 2 = p and
x3 = p, where p is a positive rational number. Evaluate square roots of small perfect squares and cube roots of small
perfect cubes. Know that √2 is irrational.
MCC.8.NS.1 Know that numbers that are not rational are called irrational. Understand informally that every
number has a decimal expansion; for rational numbers show that the decimal expansion repeats eventually, and
convert a decimal expansion which repeats eventually into a rational number.
MCC.8.NS.2 Use rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare the size of irrational numbers, locate
them approximately on a number line diagram, and estimate the value of expressions (e.g., π 2).
EQ: How can I show mastery of rational and irrational numbers, square and cube roots and locating them on a
number line diagram to estimate the value of the expressions
CW:
Quiz 3 of Unit 2
HW: None
Unit 2 Assignment guide Math 8A– Week of 10/13 to 10/17
Monday October 13
School Holiday
Tuesday October 14
Teacher Workday
Wednesday October 15
MCC.8.EE.7 Solve linear equations in one variable.
EQ: How can algebraic expressions be used to model, analyze and solve mathematical situations?
WU: BK p 73 # 19 - 25
CW: BK Lesson 2 – 1 Solve One-Step equations by adding and subtracting p. 77 – 81
CW and HW: pp 80, 81 # 2-60 Even
Thursday October 16
MCC.8.EE.7b Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions
require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.
EQ: How can algebraic expressions be used to model, analyze and solve mathematical situations?
WU: BK p 82 # 79 – 87
CW: BK Lesson 2 – 2 Solving Equations by Multiplying or Dividing pp 84 – 89
CW and HW: BK pp 87, 88 #2-60 Even
Friday October 17
MCC.8.EE.7b Solve linear equations with rational number coefficients, including equations whose solutions
require expanding expressions using the distributive property and collecting like terms.
EQ: How can algebraic expressions be used to model, analyze and solve mathematical situations?
WU: BK p 90 #95 - 104
CW: BK 2-3 Solving Two-Step and Multi-Step Equations p. 92-96
CW and HW: BK p. 96, 97 # 2 – 44 Even