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August 25, 2008 August 26, 2008 August 27, 2008 August 28, 2008 August 29, 2008

August 25

Do Now: 5QQ Linear Reivew

Objectives: YWBAT state the meaning of the word mathematics YWBAT articulate the purpose and aim of the Algebra II honors course

Agenda: 1. Review of Quiz 2. Interim Assessment Overview 3. What does the word "mathematics" mean? 4. What is the aim of a math course? and, specifically this math course? 5. Where does those math course lead?

HW: Virginia Algebra End of Course Exam

August 26

Do Now: 5QQ

Objective: YWBAT simplify and evaluate algebraic and numeric expressions

Agenda: 1. What is a mathematical expression? 2. Distinguish between evaluate and solve. 3. Why do we use variables? What do they represent?

HW: Virginia Algebra End of Course Exam

August 27

Do Now: 5QQ

Objectives: YWBAT classify and describe the properties of different number systems YWBAT apply the basic rules positive exponents to simplify and evaluate expressions

Agenda: 1. What is a number system? What is the basis of our particular number system? 2. Why classify numbers and what makes these classifications useful? 3. What are some rules about exponents that you can remember? 4. What do exponents do? 5. How do exponents relate to square roots?

HW: Virginia Algebra End of Course Exam

August 28

Do Now: 5QQ

Objective: YWBAT apply the rules for negative and rational exponents to simplify and evaluate expressions

Agenda: 1. Revisit the number system 2. Rational and negative exponents 3. Practice! Mastery is essential 4. Number Comfort

HW: Virginia Algebra End of Course Exam

August 29

Do Now: 8 QQ

Objectives: YWBAT solve simply one variable equations for an indicated variable YWBAT solve literal equations for an indicated variable

Agenda: 1. How would you describe this equation from x's perspective? 2. Math is translation. 3. What are some of the basic rules of solving a first degree equation. 4. Solving is not only about numbers it is about equating stuff.

HW: Virginia due today