5/31 Finish Pythagorean Theorem project, Start Volume of Non-prisms

1.  Warm-up:  Find the volume of the following shapes

2.  Finish Pythagorean Theorem project

Create your own real-world problem involving the Pythagorean Theorem.  Think of how the Pythagorean Theorem can be used in one of your hobbies, interests, or career aspirations.

• Make a rough draft first!  Get your problem checked off by Mr. Robinett before making a final draft
• Final draft should be done on construction paper.  It is not required to be colored, but use a ruler and make it neat.
• Detailed solution should be included on the back-- not just the answer, but all steps as well!

3.  Calculate the Volume of Non-prisms
Video Tutorials:
Virtual Nerd: volume of a cone
Virtual nerd: volume of a pyramid
Virtual nerd: volume of a sphere.


Homework: Practice on Mangahigh!  Attempt both of the 3D geometry challenges Mr. R assigned you

5/27 Pythagorean Theorem Project

1.  Warm-up:  Solve one of the Pythagorean Theorem problems on your desk.  These problems were created by last year's accelerated class.  The answer can be found on the back.

2.  Pythagorean Theorem Project

Create your own real-world problem involving the Pythagorean Theorem.  Think of how the Pythagorean Theorem can be used in one of your hobbies, interests, or career aspirations.

• Make a rough draft first!  Get your problem checked off by Mr. Robinett before making a final draft
• Final draft should be done on construction paper.  It is not required to be colored, but use a ruler and make it neat.
• Detailed solution should be included on the back-- not just the answer, but all steps as well!

3.  Finished early?  Mangahigh!

Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

5/26 Lesson 9.2.5 Applications of Pythagorean Theorem

1.  Warm-up:

2.  Start brainstorming ideas for a class party (on Weds, 6/8)


3.  Lesson 9.2.5 Applications of the Pythagorean Theorem

• Objective:  I will solve real-world problems involving the Pythagorean Theorem
• Problems 123 through 127 using Red Light, Green Light

Homework:  Lesson 9.2.5 R/P

5/25 Lesson 9.2.4 Understanding Irrational Numbers

1.  Warm-up: Nikita wonders, “What can we say about the square root of a negative number?”  Discuss this question with your team.  For example, can you find ?  Write an explanation of your thinking.  Be ready to share your ideas with the class.

2.  Lesson 9.2.4 Understanding Irrational Numbers

• Objectives:  
• I will categorize numbers as either rational or irrational
• I will correctly place a group of real numbers on the number line
• Irrational Numbers a la Shmoop.
• Mini-lesson:  The Real Number System
• Problems 100 through 102 in teams
• Problems 107-109 in teams
• Solve Problem 110 using the Pythagorean Theorem

Homework:  Lesson 9.2.4 R/P #111-116

Want some college-level math?  Here's a proof from Khan Academy that there is at least one irrational number between every two rational numbers.

5/24 Lesson 9.2.3 Understanding Square Root

1.  Warm-up:

2.  Lesson 9.2.3 Understanding Square Root

• Objective:  I will ESTIMATE the square root of whole numbers without using a calculator.
• Vocabulary:  Write a student-friendly definition of each of the following words
• Perfect square
• Square root (radical)
• Problems 81 and 82 in teams <<STOPLIGHT>>
• Problem 83 as class discussion:  How to estimate the value of square roots
• Problem 84 in teams
• Computers for Problem 85: estimating using a graph
• Problem 86: Dojo Challenge problem (2 points for correct answer)

Homework:  Lesson 9.2.3 R/P #88-91

5/23 Lesson 9.2.2 Pythagorean Theorem

1.  Warm-up:  Coach Nagler wants to build the frame for a giant wall to be used in next year's Tough Two.  The frame will be a triangle (see image below).  He has wooden boards of length 6, 8, and 13 feet.  Will he be able to build a triangle?  How do you know?

2.  Lesson 9.2.2 Pythagorean Theorem

• Pythagorean Theorem a la Shmoop.
• Pythagorean Theorem notes and vocab building:
• Hypotenuse
• Leg
• Problems 70 through 73 in teams

Homework:  Lesson 9.2.2 R/P #74-77

5/16 Lesson 6.2.5 Similar Shapes and Scale Factors

1.  Warm-up: Cryptogram

2.  Lesson 6.2.5 Similar Shapes and Scale Factors

• Complete Problems 86 through 91 in teams
• Check your answers to Problem 89 and 90 on the Red Light, Green Light board

No Homework tonight!  We will begin SBAC computer-adaptive test tomorrow

5/13 Lesson 6.2.4 Similar Figures and Transformations

1.  Warm-up: Cryptogram

2.  Lesson 6.2.4 Similar Figures and Transformations

So far in this chapter you have investigated transformations and similar figures.  Recall that reflections, rotations, and translations are all special cases of transformations that are called rigid transformations.  Today you will investigate how to use transformations to show that two figures are similar.

• Today's lesson requires that you use graph paper to record your translations.
• After completing a problem, a member from your team should check the Red Light, Green Light board for the correct answer.
• Complete Problems 76 through 79 in teams

No Homework this weekend!

5/11 SBAC Practice

Chapter 7/8 Make-up Test Thursday @ lunch

Log-on to a computer

1.  Review Ratio and Proportions challenge problems

• Is it proportional?
• y = k * x, where k is the constant of proportionality and x and y are two quantities related proportionally.
• The amount of apples (a) produced on a farm is proportional to the number of apple trees (t) planted on the farm.  This proportional relationship is given by the equation:   4a = 60t              If a farm plants 4 apple trees, how many apples should the farmers expect to produce?

2.  SBAC Practice: Number Sense

• No calculators.  Put a Post-It underneath the problems that are challenging

5/10 SBAC Practice

Log-in to a computer and take out your homework

1.  Review Donut Shop problem in teams

• Check and compare answers
• Review as whole-class

2.  Ratio and Proportions SBAC practice (Google Classroom)

• I had problems transferring the PowerPoint to Drive, so some questions don't show
• Also, there is at least 1 incorrect answer on the answer key.  Can you spot it?

5/9 SBAC Performance Task Prep

1.  Math SBAC Schedule and Q&A

2.  Week 1: Performance Task

• Classroom Activity
• PT Prep

Homework:  Finish Performance Task Prep: Donuts

5/6 SBAC Prep & Lesson 9.3.1 (7th grade)

1.  SBAC Practice Test questions revisited (on side whiteboard)

2.  Any other questions about SBAC?

3.  SBAC Practice Test results are in

4.  Lesson 9.3.1 (7th grade)

• This question is summative of  the 7th grade curriculum and should help prepare for SBAC

No Homework this weekend!

5/5 Lesson 6.2.2 Dilations and Similar Figures

1.  Warm-up:  Solving and Graphing Inequalities (on side whiteboard)

2.  Lesson 6.2.2 Dilations and Similar Figures

Key Concepts:

• Congruent vs. Similar
• Rigid transformations vs. Dilations
• How to undo a dilation

Problem 52 using eTool

Problem 53 using eTool.  This problem is a little confusing.  The coordinates given are AFTER she dilates the original shape by a scale factor of ¹/₃ 

Discuss the questions in Problem 54 (no need to write).  CPM is expecting you to start making connections about dilations.

Problems 55 through 57 are the most important.

• Take your time. Make predictions and discuss them with your team.  Then, test the predictions using the eTool

Homework:  Lesson 6.2.2 R/P #58-62 (skip 60)

5/3 SBAC Practice & Lesson 6.2.2

Grab a computer, log-on and click "SBAC Secure Browser" icon.  It will take a few minutes to download.

1.  Announcements:

• Make-up test on Thursday.  Your ticket in the door is completed practice worksheets
• MDTP tomorrow.  Check-in with 2nd period teacher, then head to the MPR

2.  SBAC Practice (Interim assessment)

3.  Brain Break!

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4.  Lesson 6.2.2 Dilations and Similar Figures

Key Concepts:

• Congruent vs. Similar
• Rigid transformations vs. Dilations
• How to undo a dilation

Problem 52 using eTool

Problem 53 using eTool.  This problem is a little confusing.  The coordinates given are AFTER she dilates the original shape by a scale factor of ¹/₃ 

Discuss the questions in Problem 54 (no need to write).  CPM is expecting you to start making connections about dilations.

Problems 55 through 57 are the most important.

• Take your time. Make predictions and discuss them with your team.  Then, test the predictions using the eTool