12/14 Lesson 4.1.2 Seeing growth in different representations

1.  No warm-up today

2.  Lesson 4.1.2 Growth in different representations (patterns, equations, graphs)

• For Tile Patterns 1 through 3:
• Give every team member a chance to examine the pattern individually (silently)
• Then, talk about what you see.  How is the figure growing?
• Sketch the next figure (figure 4) and the first figure (figure 0)
• Where are the new tiles being added in the next figure?  Using a colored pencil or highlighter, color in the new tiles in each figure
• Label the figure with a rule (an algebraic equation) where y represents number of tiles and x represents the figure number.
• What will the 100th figure look like?  Describe it in words.  How many tiles will there be?
• Answer the questions in Problem 14.  Be prepared to share your thinking with the class.
• Examine Tile Pattern 4 and answer the questions in Problem 15

Homework:  Lesson 4.1.2 R/P (answers in GC)

12/11 Wrap up Chapter 3 (8th grade)

1.  Warm-up: Distributive Property practice (on side whiteboard)

2.  Snack time! Nom nom

3.  Wrap up Chapter 3

• Checkmark Consensus: Problem 100, 101 on page 135.  Problems 110-112 on page 138

No homework this weekend!

12/10 Lessons 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 Finding patterns, writing rules, and solving equations

1.  Warm-up:  On the piece of graph paper provided on your desk, create an x to y table for the equation y = 2.5x + 1  (see side whiteboard for a hint on how to get started)

2.  How to make a great graph:

• ALWAYS use graph paper
• Use a ruler. Make a neat graph
• Create an x to y table
• Choose an appropriate scale
• Label the x and y axis
• Give the graph a title

3.  Lessons 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 Finding patterns, writing rules, and solving equations

• Problem 99 in teams (on page 135)  Stoplight problem! You may work on problem 100 while waiting for other teams to finish.
• Problem 107 as class discussion
• Problems 108 through 112 in teams (on page 138)

Homework:  3.2.5 R/P (answers in GC)

12/9 Lesson 3.2.3 Using Equations to Solve Problems

New Seats!  We don't need computers today, but log-on anyway to avoid delay in the future

1.  Warm-up: Diamond problems on side whiteboard

2.  Lesson 3.2.2 Using Equations to Solve Problems

• Objectives:
• I will use equations to solve problems
• I will solve equations that can't be solved with algebra tiles (rational coefficients)
• Problems 89-92 in teams (page 131) using Check mark Consensus
• Stoplight! You may work on your R/P while waiting for other teams to finish
• Problem 93 guided by Mr. Robinett
• How to make a great graph:
• ALWAYS use graph paper
• Use a ruler. Make a neat graph
• Create an x to y table
• Choose an appropriate scale
• Label the x and y axis
• Give the graph a title

Homework:  Lesson 3.2.3 R/P (answers in GC)

12/8 Lessons 3.1.1 and 3.1.3 Finding Patterns and Writing Rules

1.  Warm-up: 

2.  Lessons 3.1.1 and 3.1.3 Finding Patterns and Writing Rules

• Objectives:  
• I will investigate patterns to determine a rule
• I will express the patterns that I find in an x to y table, an algebraic expression, and a graph
• Resource page problems 3-2 and 3-3
• In teams, determine the pattern, fill in the missing values, and write a rule (in words or algebraically)
• Check the answer key in Google Classroom
• Resource page problem 3-18 (on the back)
• Draw Figure 0 and Figure 4, fill in the x to y table, find algebraic rule, graph the data
• Check the answer key in Google Classroom

Homework: 3.1.1 R/P (8th grade)