In Class Fri 12/21

Today we used the site http://msad56.agilemind.com in order to explore solving linear equations. Under the Algebra I course, choose Topic #14, "Solving Linear Equations". Be sure to log in using your userid and (case-sensitive) password. Complete the Overview, Exploring, and Guided Assessment (Multiple Choice).

No School Thurs 12/20

Snow Day today. No School

In Class Wed 12/19

Today we did the assessment on simplifying expressions and solving linear equations from Unit 2. Bring your laptop to class on Friday.

In Class Tues 12/18

Today we did the assessment on simplifying expressions and solving linear equations from Unit 2. Bring your laptop to class on Thursday.

Homework Mon 12/17

Today we practiced for the assessment of solving linear equations which will be on Wednesday. Be prepared for the assessment and to pass in the homework handout sheets.

Homework Fri 12/14

Today we practiced for the assessment of solving linear equations which will be on Tuesday. Be prepared for the assessment and to pass in the homework handout sheets.

Homework Thurs 12/13

Today we worked on the last packet of problems on solving linear equations. Do handouts marked pg. A-47, and A-48. Due to the length of time to solve these, you have the option to work through all and answer the puzzle, but are required to only do half of each page. There will be a review for this on next Monday, then the assessment on this topic next Wednesday on simplifying expressions and solving linear equations.

Homework Tues 12/12

Today we worked on the last packet of problems on solving linear equations. Do handouts marked pg. A-47, and A-48. Due to the length of time to solve these, you have the option to work through all and answer the puzzle, but are required to only do half of each page. There will be a review for this on Friday, then the assessment on this topic next Tuesday on simplifying expressions and solving linear equations.

Homework Mon 12/10

Today we worked on the second to last handout of problems on solving multi-step linear equations. Do handouts marked pg. A-40 and if you have time A-46. There will be an assessment on this topic this next Tuesday.

Homework Fri 12/7

Today we continued work from the previous class on the handout packet using pg. A-34 and A-38. We will get the last group of solving multiple step equations on Tuesday. Be able to solve single step equations, and express answers in fraction or mixed number form.

Homework Thurs 12/6

Today we continued solving linear equations using the handout A-34 and A-38. Some may have finished and are working on solving multi-step equations using handout A-40 and A-46.

Homework Wed 12/5

Today we began a section on simplifying expressions and solving linear equations. This will appear in the textbook in Unit 3, but is necessary to know in the current form now. In class today we worked on simplifying expressions on the Handout pg. A-12 and A-13. For homework, A-26 and A-31. Be sure to only add or subtract "like terms" (similar terms), those having the same variable to the same exponent.

On Fri 12/7 we will continue by solving linear equations. Including today, you will receive five handouts to complete over the next four classes, with an assessment to follow. By the time we take the assessment, be sure to know how:

To solve linear equations:

1. Simplify on each side of the equal sign.

2. Combine Like Terms (like terms are those that contain the same variable or group of variables raised to the same exponent)

3. "Undo" any addition or subtraction operations to the variable

4. "Undo" any multiplication or division operations to the variable

Homework Tues 12/4

Today we continued work from the previous class on the handout packet using pg. A-34 and A-38. We will get the last group of solving multiple step equations on Thursday. Be able to solve single step equations, and express answers in fraction or mixed number form.

No School Mon 12/3

No School. Snow Day.