2013-14,+Algebra

= Stocks: = = [|Evaluate a stock] = = [|Algebra in the REAL WORLD] - Watch the videos and take the challenges. =

[|Who employs mathematicians?] [|Math Careers]

= Parabolas: = Online interactive Graph

= KEYSTONE Review: = = = = [|Keystone Online Tutorial List] =

[|Sample Keystone Test]
= = =__ March 31, 2014 __= =__ Rationalizing the Denominator __= =__[|Explanation from Math is FUN]__=

= = =__ March 17, 2014 __= = = 1. Online site to review for the PSSAs. [] 2. NETS online [] 3. Polygons online []

= = =__ March 10, 2014 __= =1. Continue working on your Aleks goals. Minimum of 10 topics per week. Must have all topics completed by May 10, TWO MONTHS away. Eight weeks. Do you need to increase your topics per week?= = = =__ February 25, 2014 __= =Using coolmath to Review or practice Factoring= = =

Factoring using Quadratic Formula

= = =Factoring Project= =__ February 18, 2014 __= = Occupations that use factoring =

Register for this great game site that uses ALGEBRA!!!!

=__ February 10, 2014 __= =After test, please work on Aleks topics. 10 topics are due by Friday. If you finished the 10 topics continue working on topics, expecially if you are below 200. Our goal is to finish all the topics by the second week of MAY.=

=__ January 13, 2014 __=

__ Polynomials __ Directions: Answer the following questions in your ALEKS notebook. When finished go to ALEKS and work on POLYNOMIAL topics, if they are too difficult then work on Linear EQUATIONS and/or Linear Inequalities. MUST complete at least three topics in ALEKS, TODAY, MONDAY, January 13. Remember to write any work down in your Aleks notebook.

Answer in your ALEKS notebook:
 * 1) What is a Polynomial?
 * 2) How do you find the degree of a Polynomial?
 * 3) Explain how to ADD Polynomials
 * 4) How are Polynomials used in the real world? (might have to google this)

Websites: 1. What are Polynomials 2. Polynomials in cool math 3. Polynomial lessons at Khan Academy 4. Video lessons on Polynomials

=__ December 9, 2013 __= 1. Finish Assignment 6 in Ace Learning, due Wednesday 2. Work on Assignment 7, due Monday, December 16 (pd 3: Assignment 7 was skipped, so your assignment is: Assignment 8) a. Video about Pythagorean Theorem 3. Done with Straight Ace? Work on the worksheet, the Cumulative Test, it is due on Wednesday. = = =__ Khan Academy __= = = =__ November 12, 2013 __= = Excel Assignment: Line of Best Fit = = Straight Ace Assignment 6 due date has been extended until November 21 since some of the tasks involve concepts from Chapter 5. = = Chapter 4 Test is scheduled for Thursday, November 14. =

=__ November 4, 2013 __=

Please turn in word problems 4.3 and 4.4. If the INTERNET is slow today, Mrs. Gula has an alternative assignment. Word Problems 4.4 and 4.5.

Use the following websites for a review of linear equations (if needed): 1. Linear equations 2. Linear Equation Test, if you need a review click the blue link, linear equations. 3. Interactive Line, explore through this website for a better understanding of linear equations. 4. Basic understanding of Linear Equations.

= STRAIGHT ACE ASSIGNMENT: Please work on Assignment 5, it is due on Thursday, NOVEMBER 7 = =If you finish, please continue onto Lesson 6.= = = = [|Algebra Website] = = Straight ACE LEARNING:[|http://student.straightace.com/#login] =

Assignment 1 is due on Thursday, October 10 PLUS Buzzmath Assignments from Sunday, September 29 is due too. Using Equations to Solve Problems and Input/output Tables Assignment 2 is due on THURSDAY, October 17 Assignment 3 and 4 are due IS ** NOW DUE on Friday, November 1 at 6 PM **

Buzzmath October 13 Assignments can be done for Extra Credit. Must be done by Sunday, October 20 for extra credit. Buzzmath October 20 Assignments can be done for EC, must be done by FRIDAY, November 1.

__** October 21, ** 2013 __ 1. Chapter 3 review a. Online Chapter 3 Test b. Relations and Functions

=__ September 16, 2013 __= Buzzmath Assignment

Chapter 2 Section 1: Writing Equations, review by playing Who Wants to be a Millionaire Section 2: Solving Equations by Using Addition and Subtraction, review at coolmath or by using counters or by playing this game online (for Section 3 too) Section 3: Solving Equations by Using Multiplication and Division, review by using online flashcards (for sections 2,3 and 4) or trying this activity Section 4: Solving Multi-Step Equations, review at quia or online Section 5: Solving Equations with the Variable on Each Side, review at quia or at visual equations Section 6: Ratios and Proportions, review at math.com Section 7: Percent of Change Section 8: Solvin for a Specific Variable Section 9: Weighted Averages

=__ August 26, 2013: __= = Assignment: [|Scatterplot Activity] = = DUE: Wednesday, August 28 = After completing the introductory activity, click on the link above and try this scatterplot activity. How much do you remember from Excel? If you need assistance, ask or go to this helpful website on Excel.

Chapter 1 1. Chapter 1, Sections 1-5 ASSIGNMENT, due Friday, August 30 2. Chapter 1, Sections 6-9 Worksheets due Friday, September 6 3. JEOPARDY Assignment due on Friday, September 6

Chapter 1 Review: 1. Online Quizzes 2. Online Test