Friday 5/1 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice solving two step linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" and "evaluate expressions" challenges

2. Solve two step equations

• examples
• write equations on a piece of lined paper, solve each equation, show each step.

3. Whiteboard Practice: solving equations for "x"

4. Homework: None

Thursday 4/30 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will practice evaluating expressions and solving linear equations. 

1. Mangahigh: work on "form an equation" challenge

2. Review Homework: Simplifying expressions with parenthesis

3. Whiteboard Practice: solving equations for "x"

4. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

Wednesday 4/29 Agenda

Video Bulletin

Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations by applying the distributive property. 

1. Mangahigh (10min/homework check)

2. Finish problems on Workbook pages 11-13

3. Review Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

4. Homework: Algebra worksheet

Tuesday 4/28 Agenda

Video Bulletin

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Illuminations activity (10min/homework check)

2. Finish problems on Workbook pages 11-13

3. Review Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

4. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet (back side)

Monday 4/27 Agenda

Period 1: Testing

Period 6 Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Illuminations activity: practice, record 4 problems (solve and substitute only)

2. Workbook Pages 10-12

3. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

Friday 4/24 Agenda

6th Period Only

Question of the Day: What is the difference between invention and discovery? List some things that were invented, and some things that were discovered.

The Mystery of Math Video

• During the video, write down at least three vocabulary words that you do not quite understand. Predict what the definition might be based on the context.

• After you finish at least five words, you may draw or color while watching the video.

Discussion/Exit ticket

Thursday 4/23 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Mangahigh 10 min. (homework check)

2. Review homework

3. Illuminations Algebra Tiles Activity: tutorial

• Illuminations activity: practice, record 4 problems (solve and substitute only)

Wednesday 4/22 Agenda

1. Mangahigh 10 min (Homework Check)

2. Testing begins on Monday, so today we're going to practice logging in the the CAASP site to take a Math Practice Test

Tuesday 4/21 Agenda

Learning Goal: We will solve linear equations using a visual model and record the steps with pictures and algebraic symbols. 

1. Mangahigh 10 min.

2. Group lesson p. 8 - build and record equations 

3. With a partner/on your own: complete pp. 9-10

4. Homework: Solving Linear Equations worksheet

Monday 4/20 Agenda

Written Bulletin

1. Expressions Quiz 

2. When you finish your quiz, complete workbook p. 7

*Homework: none

Friday 4/17 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to model, evaluate and simplify expressions with variables. 

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min) 

2. Homework Review (p. 6)

3. Translating expressions practice

4. Spin an Expression Game

Homework: NONE!

Thursday 4/16 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min) 

2. Homework Review (p. 5 problems 1-3)

3. Finish Evaluating Expressions (using algebra tiles) p. 2-4

4. Spin and Expression Game

Homework: Expressions Practice p. 6

Wednesday 4/15 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Math Team: Our first meeting will be at lunch TODAY.

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min) 

2. Evaluating Expressions (using algebra tiles) p. 2-4

Homework: Expressions Practice p. 5 problems 1, 2, 3

Tuesday 4/14 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Math Team: Our first meeting will be at lunch on Wednesday.

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min)

2. Review Homework

3. Introduction to Algebra Tiles

4. Evaluating Expressions p. 2

Homework: none!

Monday 4/13 Agenda

Weekly Bulletin

Math Team: Our first meeting will be at lunch on Wednesday.

Learning Goal: Be able to evaluate and simplify expressions with variables.

1. Mangahigh New Challenges (10 min)

2. New workbooks: 7-BONUS2

• Wordbank vocabulary p. 0: Match the definitions to the words and fill in the definitions on p. 0 of your booklet

1. Additive inverse property	A.  mathematical statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.
2. Equation	B. States that a + (-a) = 0 for any number a. In other words, the sum of a number and its opposite is 0.
3. Expression	C. A quantity that may change within a mathematical problem, usually represented by a single letter.
4. Simplify	D. To use the rules of arithmetic and algebra to rewrite an expression as simply as possible.
5. Variable	E. A combination of numbers, variables, and operation symbols. When values are assigned to the variables, it represents a number.
6. Evaluate	F. To find the value of a numerical or algebraic expression.

3. Warm-Up p. 1

4. Introduction to Algebra Tiles

5. Evaluating Expressions p. 2

Homework: Evaluating expressions worksheet

Thursday 4/2 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to solve for variables in proportional relationship equations and solve best buy problems.

1. Proportional Relationships/Best Buy Problems Quiz

2. Mangahigh New Challenges

3. Whiteboards

Wednesday 4/1 Agenda

Learning Goal: Be able to solve for variables in proportional relationship equations and solve best buy problems.

1. Warm-Up: Mangahigh new challenges (homework check)

2. Review/Correct Practice Quiz

3. White Board Fraction Practice

4. Homework: Study for Final Quiz