4/17 8/30 No class due to extended homeroom

8/31 Assignment #1-Get copies of class rules signed for return tomorrow. Also complete examination of texts distributed today.

9/1 Assignment #2-Read Sec.1.6 & 1.7 (Eqns solved by subtraction and addition). Tomorrow I will return the quiz you took today. Be sure to get it signed and return it for that extra point - it's a "freebee"!

9/2 Assignment #3-p.17,#16-34(even) -(10probs) and p.19,#20-38(even) -(10probs). 

9/6 #4 p.22,#20-28(E) 5 word problems (using equations).

9/7 No Homework assignment tonight! :)

9/12 (Posted 9/13) Review p.26,27,28 for Ch1 test on 9/13.

9/13 Read p.31 & 32 Sec.2.1 - Multiplication and its properties. On p.33 do probs.#18 through 34(E) and #48 through 58(E) - 15 probs. total.

9/14 #7 p.35, #20-44(E) - 13 probs - Sec 2.2 - Div & Mult incl. fractions and decimals.

9/15 #8 Complete "intervals" sheet begun in class today. (10 number line probs.)

9/16 #9 Read p.39 very carefully, especially the two Examples. (Sec.2.4 - Distributive Property)

9/19 #10 TRP71, #1-9 (Distributive Property) and #10-30(E) (Simplifying Expressions) - 20 probs total. No school tomorrow (9/20) :).

9/21 #11 TRP71, #11-31(ODD) and p.43, #14-44(E) - total 27 probs (Simplifying Expressions).

9/22 #12 Study Cumulative Review on p.44 for quiz on Sec.2.4-2.5 on Fri. (9/23).

9/23 #13 Read p.46 (Sec. 2.6 Eqns solved by Mult.) and on p.47 do probs. #14-24(E) and 42-48(E) - total 10 probs.

9/26 #14 On handout practice sheet do all even nos (2-30) - 15 probs (Distr prop/simpl expressions)

9/27 #15 p.49, #18-28(E) and #44-50(E) - total 10 probs (Sec.2.7 (eqns solved by division)).

9/28 #16 Read p.50&51 (Sec.2.8 Word probs). On p.52, #22-32(E) - 6 probs.

9/29 #17 p.55, #2-18(E) - 9 probs (Sec.2.9 - Formulas).

9/30 #18 TRP82 - Ch2 Cumulative Review - do all 30 probs.

10/3 #19 Review for Ch2 test tomorrow (10/4).

10/4 #20 Read p.61-63 (Sec.3.1 & 3.2 - Fractions, Decimals, and Place Values). On TRP93, do even numbered probs - 14 total.

10/5 #21 p.65, #10-32(E) - 12 probs - (Sec. 3.3 - Rounding Decimals).

10/6 #22 p.70-71 #14-42(E) - 15 probs - (Sec.3.5 - Adding and Subtractng with Decimals).

10/7 #23 p.75, #10-30(E) - 11 probs - (Sec.3.6 - Dividing and Multiplying by Multiples of Ten).

10/12 #24 p.78, #28-36(E) - 5 probs - (Sec.3.7 - Mult w/ Decimals), and p.81, #20-38(E) - 10m probs - (Sec.3.9 - Div w/ Decimals).

10/13 No specific HW assignment tonight.

10/14 #25 Read p.84-85. On p.86,#2,4,6,8,9,10,11 - 7 probs - (Sec.3.11 Word Probs.)

10/17 #26 Review for Ch3 test on Tues (10/18).

10/18 #27 Read p.93-94 Sec.4.1-4.2 Factors and Finding Factors. On p.95, #2-28(E) - 14 probs.

10/19 #28 Read p.100 Sec.4.4 Prime and Composite Numbers. Pay particular attention to the two definitions.

10/20 #29 p.103, #8-44 (E) - 19 probs (Sec.4.5 Powers & Exponents.)

10/21 No specific HW assignment.

10/24 No specific HW assignment.

10/25 #30 On handout you received today, all even numbered problems - 16 total - Scientific Notation.

10/26 #31 p.109, #16-44(E) - 15 probs - Sec.4.7 - Prime Factorization.

10/27 #32 p.111, #10-36(E) - 14 probs - Sec.4-8 - Greatest Common Factor.

10/28 #33 Read/study p.112&113 - Sec.4.9 - Multiples & LCM.

10/31 #34 p.114, #14-36(E) - 12 probs - Sec.4.9 - Multiples & LCM.

11/1 #35 p.114, #38-56(E) - 10 probs - Sec.4.9 - Multiples & LCM.

11/2 #36 Review Sec.4.1-4.9 for test on Thursday (11/3).

11/3 No specific HW assignment.

11/4 #37 p.116, #24-30(ALL) Find the next 6 terms in each sequence - 7 probs - Sec.4.10 Sequences.

11/7 #38 Review Sec.4.1-4.9 for retest on Tuesday (11/8).

11/8 #39 Read p.120 (Vocabulary and Chapter Review) and p.121, #2-46 (every OTHER even number) - 16 probs.

11/9 No specific HW assignment.

11/10 No specific HW assignment. Enjoy your long weekend!

11/14 #40 p.131, #30-46(E) -9 probs - Sec.5.3 Mixed Numerals.

11/15 #41 p.137, #18-34(E) - 9 probs - Sec5.6 Addition and Subtraction with Mixed Numeals and p.142, #18-36(E) - 10 probs - Sec.5.7 Multiplication with Fractions.

11/16 #42 p.145, #10-38(E) -10 probs - Sec5.9 Division with Fractions.

11/17 #43 The practice sheet handed out today (TRP147-148) contains a number of problems related to Sec.5.7, 5.8 and 5.9. No specific problems were assigned for tonight. We will go over a number of them tomorrow, do others for homework over the weekend, and test on these sections next Tuesday.

11/20 #44 Good progress was made going over TRP147-148, so review over the weekend and, as announced in class today, the test through Sec.5.9 will be on Mon.(11/21).

11/21 #45 Read p.146-147 Sec.5.10 Problem Solving (Too few facts?).

11/22 #46 p.147, Examine the problems on p.147 and answer those problems for which enough info is given. For the others, explain what info is not given, thus preventing solving the problem.

11/28 #47 p.149, #14-36(E) - 12 probs - Sec.5.11 Writing Fractions as Decimals.

11/29 #48 p.155, #2-10(E) - 5 probs - CH5 Extension - Renaming Repeating Decimals as Rational Numbers (Fractions).

11/30 #49 Review for Ch5 test tomorrow (Thurs. 12/1) - to include the Ch5 Extension seen on the two-page handout you received testerday - see assignment #48.

12/1 #50 Read p.157, then do probs #2-20(E) - 10 probs - Sec.6.1 Integers.

12/5  The test taken on 12/1 was returned today, and we spent the period going over those problems. There is no specific HW assignment tonight, but be certain assignment #50 is completed.

12/6 #51 p.159, #8-28(E) - 11 probs - Sec.6.2 Adding Integers on a Number Line.

12/7 #52 P.162, #50-78(e) - 15 probs - Sec.6.3 Adding Integers. Reminder: The HW quiz returned to you today should be a reminder that HW is to be taken very seriously, and done when assigned.

12/8 #53 p.165, #16-44(E) - 15 probs - Sec.6.4 More on Adding Integers.

12/9 #54 p.170 is a cumulative review of Sec.6-1 through 6-6. From that page, do the first 3 problems in each of the 6 sections of problems - total 18 probs. We'll go over these on Monday (12/12) in preparation for a test on these sections on Tuesday (12/13).

12/12 #55 Review for quiz tomorrow on Sec.6-1 through 6.6.

12/13 #56 p.174, #4-14(E) - 6 word probs (with diagrams) - Sec.6.7 Problem Solving Using Integers.

12/14 #57 p.177, #40-68(E) - 15 probs - Sec.6.8 Multiplying Integers.

12/15 #58 p.179, #42-60(E) - 10 probs - Sec.6.9 Dividing Integers and p.181, #56-64(E) - 5 probs - Sec.6.10 Evaluating Expressions.

12/16 #59 p.187,#24-32(E) - 5 probs - Sec.7.1 Integers and Open Sentences, and p.189, #14-32(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.2 Solving Equations x+a=b. We have completed Ch6, and will have a test on Ch6 on Tuesday (12/20) since Monday will probably be a bit chaotic with band lessons, band practice for  the 1:30 performance, and who knows what else.

12/19 #60 through my own fault, this is only being posted today (1/3). p.191 #20-38(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.3 Solving Equations x-b=c.

1/3 #61 p.193, #20-38(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.4 Solving Equations ax=c.

1/4 #62 p.195, #18-40(E) - 12 probs - Sec.7.5 Solving Equations x/a=b. We went over this section in detail in class today, and began this HW assignment in class. Tomorrow we will have a quiz on Sec.7.1-7.5.

1/5 #63 p.200, #10-32(E) - 12 probs - Sec.7.6 Solving Two-step Equations. The quiz taken today will be returned tomorrow.

1/6 #64 p.200, #34-48(E) - 8 probs - Sec.7.6.

1/9 #65 On practice sheet TRP195, do all probs in center column - 10 probs - Solving Two-Step Equations (Sec.7.6), and Equations with Variables on Both Sides (Sec.7-7). As announced in class, we will have a test on Sec.7.1-7.7 on WEDNESDAY (1/11).

1/10 No specific HW assignment. Review for test tomorrow.

1/12 #66 After yesterday's test a "breather" was in order, so there was no assignment last night. Today we began inequalities with Sec.7.8 and 7.9, and today's assignment is on p.205, #12-30(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.9 Solving Inequalities by Adding or Subtracting.

1/13 #67 p.207, #14-40(E) - 14 probs - Sec.7.10 Solving Inequalities by Multiplication or Division.

1/17 #68 p.209, #42-60(E) - 10 probs - Sec.7.11 Solving Inequalities with More Than One Operation.

1/18 #69 Review for test tomorrow on Sec.7.1-7.11.

1/19 #70 Read p.211-212 Sec.7.12 Using Equations. On p.212, #2-12(E) - 6 probs.

1/20 We went over yesterday's test in detail. Be sure to get them signed and turn in for the extra point. No homework this weekend.

1/23 #71 p.213, #14-22(E) - 5 probs - Sec.7.12 Using Equations.

1/24 #72 p.213, #28-32(E) - 3 probs - Sec.7.12 Using Equations.

1/25 #73 on TRP198 (handed out today in class), #4,8,10,12,14 - 5 probs - Ch7 Problem Solving.

1/26 #74 on TRP198, #7,9,11,13 - 4 probs - to be turned in tomorrow (1/27). I indicated that we would have a CH7 test tomorrow. However, that will be postponed until Monday to allow a full 45 minute period for the test. We will review CH7 in class tomorrow.

1/27 #75 Review Ch7 for test on Monday.

1/30 #76 Read p.219-221 -  Sec.8.1 Number Lines and Sec.8.2 Number Lines and Inequalities.

1/31 #77 We went through yesterday's test in detail in class today. Tonight work through the examples on p.220-221 - Sec.8.2.

2/1 #78 p.221, #18-40(E) - 12 probs - Sec.8.2  Solve each inequality and graph the solution on a number line.

2/2 Student Appreciation Day - No HW assignment.

2/3 #79 p.225, #22-48(E) - 14 probs - Plot points on the graph paper distributed in class today.

2/6 #80 p.227, #7 through 14(all) - 8 probs - Sec.8.5 Solving for y. For each problem, choose 5 values for x, solve for each corresponding value of y, and identify the coordinates of the points thus defined.

2/7 #81 p.228, #28-38(E) - 6 probs - Sec.8.5-8.6. Chart and graph on sheets provided.

2/8 #82 Review Sec.8.1-8.6 for quiz tomorrow.

2/9 #83 Read p.234. On p.235, #1-4(all) - Sec.8.7 Problem Solving: Using Graphs.

2/10 #84 p.232,#2-24(E) - 12 probs - Cumulative Review through 8.6.

2/13 (Posted 2/14) #85 Complete TRP221 Extra Practice Sec8.6 Graphing Equations.

2/14 #86 Read p.237-238 Sec.8.8 Slope.

2/15 #87 p.239, #1-6 (all) - 6 probs - Slope.

2/16 After today's quiz on Sec.8.5 & 8.6, Solving for y and Graphing Linear Equations, no HW assignment tonight.

2/17 #88 p.239,#32-54(E) - 12 probs - Sec.8.8. Do these probs on the graph paper handed out today.

2/21 No specific HW assignment. Suggest re-reading p.240 Sec.8-9 Intercepts.

2/22 #89 p.241, #16-30(E) - 8 probs - Sec.8.9 Intercepts.

2/23 #90 p.241, #32-50(E) -10 probs - Sec.8.9 Intercepts. Use graph paper handed out in class today.

2/24 No specific HW assignment.

2/27 #91 Complete the two sheets handed out and begun today in class - "Sourcebook" pages 411 & 412. Use the supplemental graph paper handed out as necessary.

2/28 No specific HW assignment. Review for quiz tomorrow on Sec.8.8-8.9 - Graphing linear equations and slope.

2/29 #92 Read p.242-243 Sec.8.10 Linear Inequalities.

3/1 #93 Complete worksheet on Sec.8.6 handed out today on solving linear equations for y in terms of x.

3/2 #94 Problems #2-20(E) on the slope-intercept worksheet handed out in class today.

3/5 #95 p.243, #2-14(E) - 7 probs - graphing inequalities. Use the graph paper handed out today in class. NOTE: Today's HW quiz should serve as a reminder that it is essential that HW be done when assigned.

3/6 (POSTED EARLY AM 3/8 to keep record complete.) #96 p.245, #38-44(E) graph 4 inequalities.

3/7 (POSTED EARLY AM 3/8 to keep record complete.) #97 Review for CH8 test tomorrow (3/8).

3/8 #98 Read p.249-250 Sec.9.1 Rational Numbers, and Adding Rational Numbers.

3/9 NO HW.

3/12 #99 p.255, #12-36(E) - 13 probs - Sec.9.4 Subtracting Rational Numbers.

3/13 #100 p.257,#12-34(E) -12 probs - Sec.9.5 Multiplying Rational Numbers.

3/14 #101 Review for quiz on Thursday (3/15) on Sec.9.1-9.6.

3/15 #102 p.263, #12-34(E) - 12 probs - Sec.9.7 Dividing Rational Numbers.

3/16 NO HW.

3/19 WELCOME TO THE 4TH QUARTER. #103 p.265, #30-46(E) - 9 probs - Sec.9.8 Rational Numbers Named By Decimals.

3/20 #104 p.267, #10-32(E) - 12 probs - Sec.9.9 Rational Number Equations.

3/21 #105 Review for quiz tomorrow (3/22) on Sec.9.8 & 9.9.

3/22 #106 Due to mechanical problems beyond my control (couldn't get the copy machine to cooperate), the planned quiz did not materialize today. Today you received a two-sided practice sheet - TRP249&250 - on those two sections. From the even-numbered problems on those pages, a total of 10 will appear on tomorrow's quiz.

3/23 NO HW. Terra Nova testing starts Monday. Don't be late and remember - DON'T LEAVE ANY QUESTIONS UNANSWERED.

3/26 & 27 NO HW due to Terra Nova testing.

3/28 #107 p.269, #20-38(E) - 10 probs - Sec.9.10 Rational Number Inequalities. 

3/29 #108 p.271, #10-30(E) - 11 probs - Sec.9.11 Multi-step Equations and Inequalities. As announced in class today, we will have a quiz tomorrow (Fri. 3/30) through Sec.9.10.

3/30 NO HW.

4/2 #109 p.274-275, #2-10(E) - 5 word probs - Sec.9.12 Problem Solving.

4/16 School was closed 4/3 for elections. On 4/4 we went over HW assignment #109 (word problems) in detail, and did a single additional problem for HW (not given a specific #). On 4/5 there were too few in attendance to conduct a normal class, consequently no HW was assigned. Now that we're back from Easter recess, we'll resume a more normal pattern, beginning today with #110, convert the following repeating decimal numbers to rational numbers (fractions in lowest terms): 3.26 (where the .26 repeats), and 5.389 (where the .389 repeats).

4/17 #111 Review for Ch9 test on Wed.(4/18).

4/18 #112 p.281, #8-30(E) - 12 probs - Sec.8.10 Ratios.

4/19 #113 p.283, #18-44(E) - 13 probs - Sec.10.2 Proportions.

4/20 Following the quiz on Ratios and Proportions in our combined class today, no HW was assigned for the weekend.

4/23 #114 p.283, #2-16(E) and #46&48 -10 probs total - Sec.10.2 Proportions.

4/24 #115 p.285-286, #12-30(E) - 10 probs - Sec.10.3 Using Proportions.

4/25 #116 p.287, #2-14(E) - 7 probs - Sec.10.4 Unequal Ratios.

4/26 No HW. No class today since Jr Hi was on pilgrimage.

4/27 #117 On Percent Practice Sheet, #1-6(col.a&b) and #7-22(col.a) - total 28 probs.

4/30 #118 On Percent Practice Sheet, #7-22(col.b) - 16 probs.

5/1 #119 On Percent Practice Sheet, #7-22(col.c) -16 probs. Quiz on this Practice Sheet tomorrow.

5/2 #120 p.293, #34-46(E) - 7 probs - Sec.10.6 More About Percent.

5/3 - 5/7 No HW assigned.

5/8 #121 p.298, #2-54(every OTHER even #) 14 probs total - Sec.10.7 Fractions, Decimals and Percents.

5/9 #122 p.301, #34-42(E) - 5 probs - Sec.10.8 Using Decimals in Percent Problems.

5/10 #123 p.303, #2-10(E) - 5 probs - Sec.10.9 Discounts and Interest.

5/11 No HW assignment.

5/14 #124 p.311, #26-34(E) - 5 probs - Discounts and Interest.

5/15 #125 Review p.311-312 for Ch.10 test tomorrow.

5/16 No HW assi9gnment.

5/17 #126 p.311, #33 and p.312, #38 - Percent increase and decrease.

5/18 No HW (Field Day).