August+Algebra+II+07-08+Lesson+Plans

[|August 28, 2007] [|August 29, 2007] [|August 30, 2007] [|August 31, 2007]

August 28, 2007

Do Now: Describe in //three// sentences what the word mathematics means. Include in your definition of mathematics its origin and what you think mathematics does

Objectives: YWBAT articulate three expectations that I have of you while taking a course YWBAT articulate the meaning of mathematics YWBAT use assessments to better your peformance in the class

Agenda: 1. Read aloud: the meaning of mathematics 2. Formal description of the meaning of mathematics 3. Syllabus and grading 4. Calculators and Books 5. Role of Assessment

HW: pp. 24-26, #19-25 odds, 42-56 even, 65, 69

August 29, 2007

Do Now: 8 QQ

Objectives: YWBAT apply the vocabulary of mathematics accurately YWBAT interpret mathematical expressions and model real world problems with expressions YWBAT solve first degree equations

Agenda: 1. Vocabulary of algebra 2. Modeling and expressions 3. Solving vs. evaluating expressions 4. Algebraic solving methods

HW: pp. 15-17, #19-27 odds, #36-42, #49-57 odds, 63,64,

August 30, 2007

Do Now: 5 QQ

Objectives: YWBAT evaluate expressions and equations involving absolute value YWBAT solve absolute value equations

Agenda 1. Review of solving 2. Defining absolute value 3. Exploration of solutions to absolute-value equations 4. Representations of solutions: set notation and graphical representations

HW: p. 30-31, 18-45 multiples of 3, 59-79 odds

August 30, 2007 Do Now: 5 QQ

Objectives: YWBAT solve inequalities and represent their solutions on a number line YWBAT solve absolute value inequalities and represent solutions on a number line

Agenda: 1. Review of week 2. Inequalities: a new look at solutions 3. Solving Inequalities 4. Solving absolute-value inequalities

HW: p. 45, #25-35 odd, p.53 #41-46