9/30/11

Learning:
Book Work pages 244-245 (printed for students)

#1:

• compute the longer equation by using the distributive property
• Answer the question 
• Check by graphing (put both equations from problem into the calculator and graph) 
• Sketch the graph

#2:

• Distribute 
• Graph original and new equation
• sketch graph

#4 Distribute

Assignment: 
Anything you did not complete :)

Upcoming: Lots more practice, Quiz next Friday

9/29/11

Today we reviewed how to graph an equation (after putting it into slope intercept form), corrected the worksheet from yesterday and started the back side of the graphing worksheet.

Assignment:
Complete the back side of the graphing WS
1. Put equation into y=mx+b format
2. Create a table using the values -5, -1, 0, 1, 5 for x
3. Graph on the paper

To review how to do this..... follow this linkhttp://mrs-boyer-shs.blogspot.com/2011/09/92811.html

Assignment: Back side of WS  is HOMEWORK

Upcoming: Review Worksheet and Quiz on Monday or Tuesday

9/28/11

Learning: 

• Today we reviewed putting an equation into y=mx+b format 

• We then reviewed the steps to graphing a line with a calculator
• put the equation into y=mx+b
• push y= button 
• push graph button 
• if there are problems try pushing window button then 6 
• to see the table, push 2nd button then graph button
• We looked at putting graphs onto paper using an x/y chart (using the numbers -1, 0, 1 for x

Assignment: 

• 1-6 on Graphing Worksheet (1. Graph on calculator, 2. Write an x/y table with points -1, 0, 1 and 3. Draw graph on the worksheet  (EVERYONE had hw) 
• REMINDER: x is the sideways line and y is the up and down line 
• X is the FIRST number listed and Y is the 2nd number listed 
• x to the right is positive, x to the left is negative 
• y up is positive and y down is negative

Upcoming: 

• More graphing practice 
• Quiz on FRIDAY OR Monday 
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9/27/11

Happy Tuesday on this Four Day Week!

Learning:

• Today we reviewed slope intercept form (see this post for notes )
• Two worksheets were given out and class time was provided to work on them: Group and Independent
• Notes on how to use a calculator to graph an equation in slope intercept form (y=mx+b) and how to use the table feature of our calculator

Assignment: 

• Only a few students finished up the two worksheets. If you DID NOT finish both worksheets, they are HOMEWORK and due tomorrow (Wednesday)

Upcoming:

• REMINDER: we are now having class in C108 INSTEAD of C111. This gives us lots more space! 
• Graphing! Graphing! Graphing! :) and solving for x

9/22/11 Social Contract

Today we created a Social Contract!!! Great work Students! We are now Algebra evolved. Stay tuned to finish this up tomorrow as a group :)

9/21/11

Learning:

• Reviewed notes from yesterday 
• Took notes  on extending y=mx+b
• CLICK on notes to make them bigger! 
• Practiced Slope Intercept form 
• Gave examples for what you put an equation into slope intercept form 
• Allows you to compare prices--such as paying a set amount per month for your cable bill and paying additional for each movie you rent through the cable company. An equation for this might look like: y=$64 + 4x   where $64 is the amount you pay each month and each movie you rent costs $4 each. 
• Makes it easier to graph the line on your calculator 
• Allows you to quickly identify the slope (how steep the line is) and the y intercept (where the line graphed crosses the y axis)
• When looking at y=mx+b   the m is the slope and the b is the y-intercept
  

Assignment:

• One problem--Put 4x+3y=12 into slope intercept form (y=mx+b) 

Upcoming:

• Creating a social contract 
• Hands on practice for slope intercept form