All Classes
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Class work
Homework
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Tuesday 9/8/09
Gain understanding of classroom routines and procedures. Introduction of Ms.
Papkin
CCCS: 4.5
Introduction of Classroom Procedures (i.e. HW, Participation, Absences/Tardy, etc.)
Student Information Worksheet, “Who I Am” Sheets, and Routines/Procedures
hand out.
Welcome! Check your schedule to make sure you are in the correct classroom.
1. Teacher introduces students to classroom procedures.
2. Teacher provides Information sheets for students to complete.
3. Teacher uses an ice breaker activity to introduce the students to each other.
1. Complete “Who I Am” worksheet
2. Bring in a notebook and a pencil
Summary of day’s activity and HW assigned
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
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Wednesday 9/9/09
Interpret and discuss the concept of real numbers
CCCS: 4.1.12 A1, A2
Real Numbers, Properties of Real Numbers
Textbooks, Binders/Notebook, Notes, Pencil.
Arranging integers from least to greatest.
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on real/rational/irrational numbers
3. Notes/Examples on real number properties
4. Practice problems
5. Review completed problems
Homework
HSPA Power pg. 8 #1-7
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Summary of day’s activity and HW assigned
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Thursday 9/10/09
Apply & Understand Basic Properties
CCCS 4.1.12 B2
Commutative, Associative, Distributive, Identity, Inverse Properties
Textbooks, Binders/Notebook, Notes, Pencil.
Which explains the distributive property?
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
HSPA Power Pg. 13 # 5, 7, 8
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Friday 9/11/09
Exhibit number sense and concepts on pre-test
CCCS 4.1.12 A1,A2,B2
Pre-Test, Multiple Choice and Open-Ended
Calculator and Pencil
Clear your desk and take out a pencil
Class work
Pre-Test
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Monday 9/14/09
Apply and combine knowledge of order of operations to compute rational numbers.
CCCS 4.1.12 B1
Order of Operations
Textbooks, Binders/Notebook, Notes, Pencil.
What operations are needed to find the answer?
Class work
1. Review vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
HSPA Power pg. 16 – 17 #1 - 7
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Tuesday 9/15/09
Analyze and modify numbers to simplify number expressions with exponents.
4.1.12 B2, B4
Exponents
Textbooks, Binders/Notebook, Notes, Pencil.
In your own words, describe what the purpose of an exponent is.
Class work
1. Review vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA pg. 5 #1 - 3
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Wednesday 9/16/09
Apply prior knowledge of exponents to scientific notation
CCCS 4.1.12 B4
Scientific Notation
Textbooks, Binders/Notebook, Notes, Pencil.
Example 1 pg. 18
Class work
1. Review vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
HSPA Power pg. 25 #7 - 8
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connection
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Thursday 9/17/09
Estimate & use roots
CCCS: 4.3.12 C1
Square roots, cube roots, & nth roots
Textbooks, Binders/Notebook, Notes, Pencil.
Estimate the value
Class work
1. Review vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
HSPA Power pg. 29 #7-9
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Friday 9/18/09
Assess when a number is prime or composite
Determine factors and multiples
CCCS 4.1.12 A1
Primes, Factors & Multiples
Textbooks, Binders/Notebook, Notes, Pencil.
Which number is the least common multiple?
Class work
1. Review vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
Review for quiz Monday
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Monday 9/21/09
Efficiently complete quiz
CCCs 4.1.12 A1, A2, B1, B2, B4; 4.3.12 C1
Quiz
Calculators, Pencil
Take a calculator, take out a pencil, and have a clear desk
Class work
Quiz
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
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Class work
Homework
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Tuesday and Wednesday 9/22/09 – 9/23/09
Compare situations using ratios and proportions
CCCs 4.1.7 A5, 4.1.8 A3
Ratios and Proportions
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, 4 pieces of poster paper
Example 1 page 30
#13 page15
Work together in a group to solve the given problem.
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
HSPA Power pg.32 # 1 – 4
HSPA Power pg.33 # 5 – 8
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Thursday and Friday 9/24/09 – 9/25/09
Understand and apply the concept of percents to discounts, mark up, and tax
CCCs: 4.1.8 A3,5,6
Percents
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, White boards
Example 1 pg. 34
Model Problem pg. 15
Work together in a group to solve the example problems.
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
NJ HSPA pg. 16 – 17 # 1 – 9
NJ HSPA pg. 17 # 10 – 17
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
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Class work
Homework
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Monday - Thursday 9/28/09 – 10/01/09
Understand and solve problems involving ratio and percent
CCCs 4.1.7 A5, 4.1.8 A3,5,6
Ratios, Proportions and Percents
Pencil, Paper, and Calculators
Take a worksheet.
Work for 10 minutes independently
Then 5 minutes with a partner
Work together in a group to solve the open-ended problem.
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Percent worksheet 1
Percent worksheet 2
HSPA Power # 1 – 4
HSPA Power # 5 - 7
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Friday 10/02/09
Perform proficiently on Percent Benchmark Quiz
CCCs 4.1.7 A5, 4.1.8 A3
Percents
Pencil and Calculator
Clear your desk.
Take out a pencil and a calculator
Class work
Quiz
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Monday and Tuesday 10/05/09 – 10/06/09
Review Cluster 1Number Sense, Concepts, and Applications
CCCs 4.1.12 A1, A2, B1, B2, B4; 4.3.12 C1, 4.1.7 A5, 4.1.8 A3,5,6
Cluser 1 topics
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
How many equivalent ratios are there?
Simplify
Evaluate
Work together in a group to solve the given problem.
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
NJ HSPA pg. 11 # 4, 12 pg. 14 #1,2,3,7,9
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Thursday 10/08/09
Perform efficiently on cluster 2 pretest
CCCs 4.2.12 A, B, C
Pretest
Pencil, Calculators
Clear your desk, take out a pencil, take a calculator
Class work
Quiz
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Friday 10/09/09
Visualize and apply geometric properties
CCCs 4.2.6 A1,2; 4.2.8 A1,2,3
Geometric Terms
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Example 1 on pg. 56
Work together in a group to solve the given problem.
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
NJ HSPA pg.26 – 27 #1, 5, 6, 7
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Monday - Tuesday 10/12/09 – 10/13/09
Classify special quadrilaterals based on side length, angle measure, and parallel sides
CCCs 4.2.6 A1,2; 4.2.8 A1,2,3
Geometric Terms: Quadrilaterals
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
NJ HSPA Model Problems 1 and 2
Introduce new vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
NJ HSPA pg.31 #1-7
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Wednesday 10/14/09
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Find the area of the remaining portion given two rectangles, apply the concept of percents
to the rectangles dimensions
CCCs 4.2.7 A1, 3
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
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Class work
Homework
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Spatial Sense and Geometry
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Work for 10 minutes independently HSPA Math Level A Question Quest pg. 11
Work together in a group to solve the given problem.
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems Geometry Companion Question Quest pg. 27
Review completed problems
HSPA Power pg. 58-59 #1-7
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Thursday 10/15/09
Review and apply geometric properties for polygons
CCCs 4.2.7 A1, 4.2.8 A3
Polygons
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, Safari Video on Polygons
HSPA Math Level B Question Quest pg. 75
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Review Notes
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Friday 10/16/09
Visualize and apply key parts of a circle and determine the circumference and area.
CCCs 4.2.7 E1
Introduction to Circles
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Quick Quiz
Selected Problems from HW
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
HSPA Power pg. 62 – 63 #1-7
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Monday 10/19/09
Solve problems involving direct and indirect measurement
CCCs 4.2.8 D3
Proportional Dimensions
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, Safari Video on Polygons
Geometry Companion Question Quest pg. 37, work for 10 minutes independently
Work together in groups to solve the given problem
Review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
NJ HSPA pg. 32 #14-20
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Tuesday - Wednesday 10/20/09 – 10/21/09
Recognize Common 3-D figures and apply geometric properties
CCCs 4.2.6 A1,2; 4.2.8 A1,2,3
Introduction to polyhedrons and spatial relationships
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, Safari Video on Polyhedrons
NJ HSPA pg.39 Model Problems 1(The students will create the object)
HSPA Power pg. 64 Example 2 and 3
Introduce new vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
NJ HSPA pg.40 – 41 #1-10
HSPA Power pg. 66-67 #1-7
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Thursday - Friday 10/22/09 – 10/23/09
Find the surface area and volume of a figure
CCCs 4.2.8 E3
Surface Area and Volume
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, Safari Video on Polygons
HSPA Power pg.68 example 1
HSPA Power pg.69 example 2 and 3
Introduce and review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Quick Quiz from hw problems
HSPA Power pg. 70 – 71 #1-7
Review Notes
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Identify lines and angles and their relations
CCCs 4.2.12 A3
Math topics
Perpendicular, Parallel and Skew lines. Angle Congruence
Material
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, PPT on Math topics
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Activities
Monday - Tuesday 10/26/09 – 10/27/09
Class work
Homework
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Label the lines as parallel, perpendicular or skew
Label the angles and find the measure of the angle
Introduce and review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics
Practice problems
Review completed problems
NJ HSPA pg. 35 -36 #1-10
NJ HSPA pg. 41-42 #1-3, 8, 15, 18,19,22
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Wednesday - Friday 10/28/09 – 10/30/09
Apply the principles of congruence, similarity, and transformations to geometric figures.
CCCs 4.2.8 A4
Congruence, Similarity and Transformations
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators, Graph paper, Whiteboards
Model Problem Pg. 45 , pg. 47
Model Problem Pg. 49
Quiz
Introduce and review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Quiz based on hw problems
NJ HSPA pg. 46 #6-9 and pg. 48 #5-10
NJ HSPA pg. 54 – 55 #9-35 odd
Review Notes
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Monday 11/09/09
Review of the Quarterly
CCCs 4.1.12 A1, A2, B1, B2, B4; 4.3.12 C1; 4.2.8 A4
Number Sense and Geometric Properties
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
48 is not a multiple of 36 because
The measure of the angle of a triangle are in the ratio of 2:2:5. What type of triangle is
it?
Class work
Introduce and review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA pg. 19-22 #2 – 32 even
Study
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Tuesday 11/10/09
Perform efficiently on the quarterly
CCCs 4.1.12 A1, A2, B1, B2, B4; 4.3.12 C1; 4.2.8 A4
Number Sense and Geometric Properties
Pencil, Quarterly, Calculator
Clear your desk, take out a pencil, take a calculator
Class work
Quarterly
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Wednesday 11/11/09
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Review Quarterly Problems and Similarity
CCCs 4.2.8 A4
Math topics
Number Sense and Geometric Properties
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
In a pet store the ratio of cats to dogs is 6:9. There are 36 cats in the pet store, how
many dogs are there?
In 2001, a salad was sold for $4.00. The salad is now sold for $4.50. What is the
percent increase?
Class work
Review Quarterly
NJ HSPA Model problems 1 and 2 page 47
Introduce and review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA pg.48 #1-7
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Thursday 11/12/09
Review, recognize, analyze and apply geometric properties
CCCs 4.2.8 A1
Geometric Properties
Textbook, Notebook, Pencil, Calculator
Each of the interior supports for a roof are perpendicular to a rafter. Solve for the
measure of x.
Class work
Review problems in NJ HSPA on pg. 43 #15 – 24
Introduce and review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA Pg. 43 #25 - 28
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Friday 11/13/09
Open-Ended Fridays
CCCs 4.2.8 C1
Coordinate Geometry
Pencil, Paper, Calculator
Take a worksheet and work for 10 minutes independently
Class work
Open-Ended Question
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Monday 11/16/09
Use reflections, translations, and dilations to solve for the coordinates of images.
CCCs 4.2.8 A1, A2
Reflections, Translations, and Dilations
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator, Graph Paper
The image A’(1, -1), B’(4, -1), C’(3, -3) was reflected over the x-axis. What are the
coordinates of the preimage? What can you conclude about the preimage and the image?
Class work
NJ HSPA Model Problems 1 pg. 50 using graph paper.
Translating coordinates
NJ HSPA Model Problems 1and 2 pg. 52 using graph paper
Homework
NJ HSPA pg. 53 – 54 #4-16
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Tuesday-Wednesday 11/17/09 – 11/18/09
Understand and apply the concept and use of vectors
CCCs 4.2.12 C2
Vectors
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Students will work in groups and solve NJ HSPA Model Problems 1 and 2 on pg.65
Class work
Introduce and review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA pg. 65 #1-6
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Thursday 11/19/09
Understand and apply the concept and use of vectors
CCCs 4.2.12 C2
Vectors
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Quiz on Macro B
Class work
review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA pg. 68 #26 - 30
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Friday 11/20/09
Cluster 2 Post-Test
CCCs 4.2.12 C2
Geometric Properties
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Clear Your Desk, Take out a pencil, Take a calculator and a formula sheet
Class work
Post-Test
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Monday 11/23/09
Review Cluster 2 Test
CCCs 4.2.12 A2-4, B1, C2
Geometric Properties
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Question 1, 7, 9 from post-test
Class work
Students will work in groups to solve open-ended questions from post-test
Homework
HSPA Power pg. 112 – 117 #1-27
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Tuesday 11/24/09
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Have a conceptual understanding of geometric terms and properties of geometric figures.
CCCs 4.2.6 A1,2; 4.2.8 A1,2,3
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Geometric Properties
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Question 2, 3, 8 from post-test
Class work
Students will work in groups to complete hw problems that will be handed in at the end of the
period.
Homework
Review Notes
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Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Wednesday 11/25/09
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Have a conceptual understanding of geometric terms and properties of geometric figures.
CCCs 4.2.6 A1,2; 4.2.8 A1,2,3
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Geometric Properties
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Take a worksheet
Class work
Students will work in groups to complete the given task.
Homework
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
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Anticipatory
Set:
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Monday - Thursday 11/30/09 – 12/03/09
Determine, interpret, and use probabilities to solve problems involving simple and
compound events
CCCs 4.4.12 B5
Probability, Counting Principle
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator, United Streaming
Take one card from the deck
Find the probability or odds of the event
Probability worksheet
Entrance Slip
Class work
review vocabulary
Notes/examples on math topics and homework
Practice problems
Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA pg.107 #1-4
HSPA Power pg.140#1-7
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NJ HSPA pg. 110-111 #1-12
HSPA Power pg. 137 #1-7
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
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Math Connections
Friday 12/04/09
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Open-Ended Friday
CCCs 4.2.12 E2
Math topics
Geometric Figures
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Work on front of the worksheet for 5 minutes
Class work
Put 4 problems on the board.
Work on the back side of the worksheet with a partner.
Homework
Review Notes
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Monday 12/7/09
Determine, interpret, and use probabilities to solve problems involving simple and
compound events
CCCs 4.4.12 B5
Probability, Counting Principle
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator, United Streaming
The rectangular garden shown contains a rectangular, brick walkway.
What is the probability that a seed tossed randomly into the garden will land on the
walkway.
Class work
Question Quest pg.69-70
Homework
NJ HSPA pg.114-115 #11-19 odd
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
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Monday - Tuesday 12/14/09 – 12/15/09
Understand and apply the concept networks
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Networks
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator, United Streaming
Networks worksheet
HSPA Power pg. 143 ex. 2 and 3
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
How can we use networks in our everyday lives? Are you able to apply networks to your life?
Homework
Networks worksheet
HSPA Power pg. 144 - 145 #1-7
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
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Wednesday - Thursday 12/16/09 – 12/17/09
Interpret Statistical Measures
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Mean, Median, Mode, Range, Frequency
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator, United Streaming
NJ HSPA pg.127 Model Problems 1 & 2
Quest Question pg. 69
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
How will keeping track of you test grades help you determine your marking period grade?
Homework
NJ HSPA pg.128 – 129 #1 – 6
NJ HSPA pg.128 – 129 #7 – 11
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Math Connections
Friday 12/11/09
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Open-Ended Friday
CCCs 4.2 .12
Math topics
Geometric Figures
Activities
Material
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Work independently for 10 minutes
Class work
Work with a partner to complete OEQ
Put answers on board and grade
Homework
Review Notes
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Tuesday – Thursday 12/09/09 – 12/10/09
Understand and interpret statistical distributions
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Scatter plots, Correlation, Outliers, Graphs
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator, United Streaming
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
HSPA Power pg. 127 ex.2 and 3
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
NJ HSPA pg. 118 #1-8
HSPA Power pg. 128 – 129 #1-7
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Math Connections
Friday 12/18/09
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Open-Ended Friday
CCCs 4.2.12 E2
Math topics
Geometric Figures
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
Work on front of the worksheet for 5 minutes
Class work
Solve problems with a partner, grade according to the rubric, and score others OEQ
Homework
Review Notes
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Monday 12/21/09
Perform efficiently on Cluster 3 Test
CCCs 4.2.12 E1
Cluster 3 Test Probability, Central Tendency, Networks
Pencil, Test, Calculator
Take a Test, Scantron, Calculator
Class work
Cluster 3 Test
Homework
Complete project, due Wednesday
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Tuesday 12/22/09
Create Math Portfolios
CCCs 4.5 D6
Portfolios
Pencil, Test, Folders
Take your folder and rubric
Class work
Creating portfolios
“How will portfolios help to improve our understanding of the given material”
Homework
Complete project, due TOMORROW
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Wednesday 12/23/09
Introduce and analyze cluster 3 projects
CCCs 4.5 C 2, 3
Cluster 3 Project Probability, Correlation, Networks
Project
Have your project ready for presentation
Class work
Students will be presenting projects according to topic of choice (probability, correlation,
networks)
Homework
Happy Holidays
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Monday
1/04/10
Review the concept of probability, central tendency, and networks
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Probability, Central Tendency, Networks
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator
1. Find the probability of selecting a red king and landing on an odd number.
2. From the five test scores shown 90 73 86 89 97 what must the sixth test score
by in order the average to be 89?
Class work
Students will work in groups on problems on probability, central tendency and networks.
Each group will rotate to each topic
Homework
Correct selected problems from previous test.
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Math Connections
Monday - Wednesday
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Review the concept of probability, central tendency, and networks
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Math topics
Material
Activities
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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1/04/10 – 1/06/10
Probability, Central Tendency, Networks
Pencil, Notebook, Textbook, Calculator, United Streaming
1. Find the probability of selecting a red king and landing on an odd number.
2. From the five test scores shown 90 73 86 89 97 what must the sixth test score
by in order the average to be 89?
3. Redbook pg. 136 3 and 4
4. Redbook pg. 134 ex. 1 – 3, pg. 144 3, 7
1. Students will work in groups on problems on probability, central tendency and networks.
Each group will rotate to each topic.
2. Redbook pg. 143 example 2, Bluebook pg. 153 1-6
3. When is mean, median, and mode most useful?
Correct selected problems from previous test.
Redbook pg. 120 1 – 7
Redbook pg. 123 ex. 3
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Thursday
Review the concept of probability, central tendency, and networks
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Probability, Central Tendency, Networks
Pencil, Test, Calculator
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Take a test and a calculator
Class work
Test
Homework
Review Notes
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1/07/10
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Friday
1/08/10
Open – Ended Fridays
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Open – Ended Question
Pencil, Calculator, OEQ Worksheet
Work for 10 minutes independently
Class work
Work for 5 minutes with a partner
Students will work in groups to answer and correct OEQ
Homework
Review Notes
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Class work
Homework
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Monday 1/11/10
Work on Math Portfolios
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Portfolios
Folders, Tests, Rubric
Take your folder and rubric
1. Correct selected problems from test
2. Work with a partner to compare corrected problems
Review Notes
Summary of day’s activity, HW assigned, and what will happen during next class session
Evaluation/Reflection Student evaluations, observations, class work, homework.
Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Tuesday – Thursday 1/12/10 – 1/14/10
Recognize and extend a variety of patterns
CCCS 4.3.8 A1
Computational and Visual Patterns; Sequences and Series
Textbooks, Notebooks, Pencil
Bluebook pg. 178 – 179 model problems
Bluebook pg. 181 – 183 Arithmetic, Geometric, and Fibonacci Sequence examples
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
Bluebook pg. 180 – 181 #14 – 18
Bluebook pg. 186 – 187 # 13 - 20
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Friday
1/15/10
Open – Ended Fridays
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Open – Ended Question
Pencil, Calculator, OEQ Worksheet
Work for 10 minutes independently
Class work
Work for 5 minutes with a partner
Students will work in groups to answer and correct OEQ
Homework
Review Notes
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Tuesday - Wednesday 1/19/10 – 1/20/10
Use various types of functions to represent mathematical situations
CCCS 4.3.12 B2
Functions
Textbooks, Notebooks, Pencil, United Streaming
Redbook pg. 187 Example 2 & 3
Bluebook pg. 199 #1, 3-8, 11
Bluebook pg. 206 – 207 #2 - 6
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
Redbook pg. 188 #1-4, 6
Redbook pg. 164 – 165 #1-7
Redbook pg. 184 – 185 #1-7
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Thursday 1/21/10
Use various types of functions to represent mathematical situations
CCCS 4.3.12 B2
Functions
Textbooks, Notebooks, Pencil, Quiz
Review worksheet on functions
Class work
Quiz
Homework
No HW
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Friday
1/22/10
Open – Ended Fridays
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Open – Ended Question
Pencil, Calculator, OEQ Worksheet
Work for 10 minutes independently
Class work
Work for 5 minutes with a partner
Students will work in groups to answer and correct OEQ
Homework
Review Notes
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Monday - Wednesday 1/25/10 – 1/21/10
Use algebraic concepts to concisely express mathematical situations
CCCS 4.3.12 B2
Algebraic Expressions
Textbooks, Notebooks, Pencil, United Streaming
Redbook pg. 175 Example 2 & 3
Redbook pg. 170 Example 2 & 3
Select Problems about Algebraic Expressions
Class work
1. Introduce new vocabulary
2. Notes/Examples on math topics
3. Practice problems
4. Review completed problems
Homework
Bluebook pg. 220 #1 - 15
Redbook pg. 172 - 173 #1-7
Review Notes for Quiz
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Thursday 1/28/10
Use algebraic concepts to concisely express mathematical situations
CCCS 4.3.12 B2
Algebraic Expression
Textbooks, Notebooks, Pencil, Quiz
Review worksheet on algebraic expressions
Class work
Quiz
Homework
No HW
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Friday
1/29/10
Open – Ended Fridays
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Open – Ended Question
Pencil, Calculator, OEQ Worksheet
Work for 10 minutes independently
Class work
Work for 5 minutes with a partner
Students will work in groups to answer and correct OEQ
Homework
Review Notes
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Monday - Tuesday 2/01/10 – 2/02/10
Review of the Quarterly
CCCs 4.1.12 A1
Central Tendency, Patterns, Permutations & Combinations, Equations, Functions
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Solve the 3 given problems on equations and combinations
Class work
Quarterly Review Sheet
Homework
Study
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Wednesday 2/03/10
Review of the Quarterly
CCCs 4.1.12 A1
Central Tendency, Patterns, Permutations & Combinations, Equations, Functions
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Complete the OEQ
Class work
Quarterly Review Sheet
Homework
Study
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Thursday - Friday 2/04/10 – 2/05/10
Continue to complete math portfolio
CCCS 4.5 D6
Portfolios
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Take your folder
Class work
Students will review previous tests and quizzes and complete corrections
Homework
Complete writing sample
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
Do now
Monday 2/08/10
Open – Ended Fridays
CCCS 4.4.12 A5
Open – Ended Question
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Take an OEQ work for 10 minutes independently
Class work
Review OEQ with the entire class
Homework
Review Clusters 1 – 4
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Tuesday 2/09/10
Practice HSPA Testing
CCCS 4.5 A1
Clusters 1 - 4
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Redbook pg. 195 - 199
Class work
10 Multiple Choice and 2 OEQ
Homework
Review Clusters 1 – 4
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Math Connections
Objectives:
Students will be able
to
Math topics
Activities
Material
Anticipatory
Set:
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Tuesday 2/17/10
Review Practice HSPA Test
CCCS 4.5 B3
Practice Test
Pencil, Paper, Textbooks, Calculators
Find your name and your partners and begin reviewing Redbook pg. 195 - 199
Class work
Students will share their thoughts and reasoning on the Practice test
Students will create the best strategy for solving each problem
Homework
Review Clusters 1 – 4
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