Math Syllabus: Week of October 20

1st Period Pre-Algebra Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com

Important Information:
• Students will take a Chapter 3 Test on Friday, October 31. I will have a lunch-time review session Thursday, October 30.

Monday, October 20
Gathering Data: Activity Master 3.2
Lesson 3.2

Homework: Lesson 3.2 Practice C

Tuesday, October 21
Lesson 3.3

Homework: Lesson 3.3 Challenge Practice

Wednesday, October 22
Media Center Computers: Making Graphs using Excel

Homework: Lesson 3.1-3.3 Problem Solving Workshop (# 1, 3, 5, and 6)

Thursday: October 23 (1/2 Day: Portfolio Conferences)
Investigation: Organizing Data Using the Median (pg 132)
Vocabulary Notes

Homework: BRAIN GAME: What’s My Age? Book Page 114 (at the bottom)

Friday, October 24 (1/2 Day: PAJAMA DAY and READ-A-THON)
No Math

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Wear RED on Monday for Red Ribbon Week!


2nd & 3rd Period Math Syllabus
Week of October 20, 2008
Email: lkoplin@op97.org
Website: http://op97-koplin.blogspot.com

Important Information:
o The final draft is due on Monday, October 27. Remember the final scale drawing must be done in color, neatly and accurately. Be sure to check the rubric and make sure you include all necessary components.
o Students will begin an in-class data collection project this week. This project will allow the students to collect and analyze data using the concepts learned in chapter two.
o Students will take a Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, October 29. I will have a lunch-time review session on Tuesday, October 28.

Monday, October 20
Scale Drawing Work Day- by the end of today you should have your bedroom scale set.

Homework: Work on converting all measurements into your new scale. Practice Packet Pages 26-27.

Tuesday, October 21
Review Lesson 2.7
Begin Lesson 2.8

Homework: Practice Packet Page 29 (#1-6 and 9-10). Continue working on scale drawing.

Wednesday, October 22
Finish Lesson 2.8

Homework: Practice Packet Page 30 (#13-16). Continue working on scale drawing.

Thursday: October 23 (½ Day: Portfolio Conferences)
Begin In-Class Data Collection Project

Homework: Continue working on scale drawing.

Friday, October 24 (½ Day: PAJAMA DAY and READ-A-THON)
No Math

Homework: Have a WONDERFUL weekend! Wear Red on Monday for RED RIBBON WEEK!

**FINISH SCALE DRAWING PROJECT- it is due on MONDAY