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WELCOME MESSAGE - Week of: 01/05/2009
Parents and Students,
Welcome back to school. I hope that you had a GREAT holiday season!!!
I wish you the VERY BEST for 2009!!!
Students,
As we complete the second half of the school year, be reminded that your success in mathematics will take commitment. Here is a quote that I learned in middle school, one that I have always lived by. I hope that you too will continue to embrace its central principle.
"The heights by great men [and women] reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night."
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Mission Statement
My mission is to provide high quality, professional instruction in mathematics in an environment that is inclusive and meets the unique needs of each student so that each student can gain a solid foundation in mathematics and an appreciation for the applications of mathematics in higher education and the real world…
MATH CLASS ESSENTIALS
Success largely depends on being prepared. The Mathematics Supplies List is as follows:
SUPPLIES LIST:
* 3-ring Binder (with subject separators) This binder may be shared with other classes.
* Wide-ruled paper
* Graph paper
* Scientific calculator
* Blue or black ink pen
* Red ink pen
* Highlighter
* 2 pencils (preferably mechanical pencils)
* Eraser
* Ruler
* Protractor
* Compass
* Tequesta Trace assignment/agenda book
* Novel of student's choice (for quiet reading)
MATHEMATICS GRADING SCALE (Weighted Averages):
Assessments (Tests, Quizzes & Projects): 80%
Homework Assignments: 20%
Throughout the school year, your grade in Mathematics Class (or any other TTMS class) is immediately accessible through Pinnacle Viewer.
Click below to access Pinnacle Viewer.
 PINNACLE VIEWER
MR. FLETCHER’S GRADING SCALE:
A+: 97 to 100%
A: 90 to 96%
B+: 87 to 89%
B: 80 to 86%
C+: 77 to 79%
C: 70 to 76%
D+: 67 to 69%
D: 60 to 66%
F: Below 60%
Homework and Study Plan for the Week of: 01/05/2009
Parents and Students,
Below you will find the study guide and planned homework assignments for the current week. Please note that these homework assignments are subject to change depending on the successful completion of planned, daily lessons.
Remember! In addition to completing homework assignments, students are expected to spend significant time in study, reviewing classroom/textbook notes and memorizing applicable definitions.
Please refer to the “Study Plan” for each day of the week listed below. If students follow this guideline, they will greatly improve their chances for success.
Unless stated otherwise, all homework exercises are due the day after they were issued.
When completing homework assignments, All work must be shown in order to receive credit!
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ESOL RESOURCES
Check out the following webpage for ESOL resources to enhance your educational experience and improve your grades.
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REGULAR MATHEMATICS – GRADE 7
Periods 1 and 4
Textbook: Glencoe Mathematics: Applications and Concepts, Course 2
CLICK HERE to access the Glencoe Website for additional practice
The next graded assessments will be a Weekly Quiz covering Units 7-1 to 7-3 on Friday, January 9th, 2009. Begin to prepare now!
This Week’s F.C.A.T. Focus: Benchmark MA.A.3.3.2
Students will review methods for selecting appropriate operations to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of rational numbers, ratios, proportions, and percents, including the appropriate application of the algebraic order of operations
VOCABULARY TO KNOW:
Cross Product, Equivalent Ratios, Proportion, Rate, Ratio, Unit Rate
Monday - 01/05/2009
Lesson Title: Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5 & 6 Cumulative Review
Objective: Students review major concepts/calculations learned since the beginning of the school year
Benchmark(s): Miscellaneous
Study Plan: Review notes of problem examples provided in class
Homework: None
Tuesday – 01/06/2009
Lesson Title: Unit 7-1 – Ratios and Unit 7-2 – Rates
Objective: Students will learn how to write ratios as fractions and determine whether two ratios are equivalent and how to determine Unit Rates
Benchmark(s): MA.A.1.3.1; MA.A.1.3.4
Study Plan: Review definitions and examples on Pages 288 to 289 and Pages 292 to 293
Homework: Unit 7-1; Page 290; Nos. 14 to 30 (Even) and Unit 7-2; Page 294; Nos. 10 to 18 (Even)
Wednesday – 01/07/2009
Lesson Title: Unit 7-3 – Solving Proportions
Objective: Students will learn how to solve proportions
Benchmark(s): MA.A.3.3.2; MA.B.2.3.1
Study Plan: Review definitions and examples on Pages 297 to 298
Homework: Unit 7-3; Page 299; Nos. 16 to 38 (Even)
Thursday – 01/08/2009
Lesson Title: Continued Practice with Ratios, Rates and Proportions
Objective: Students will gain additional practice solving problems involving ratios, rates and proportions
Benchmark(s): MA.A.1.3.1; MA.A.1.3.4; MA.A.3.3.2; MA.B.2.3.1
Study Plan: Review notes of problem examples provided in class
Homework: None – Study for Weekly Quiz
Friday – 01/09/2009
Lesson Title: Weekly Quiz (Units 7-1 to 7-3) / F.C.A.T. Standards Practice & Review
Objective: Students will demonstrate their understanding of Rates, Ratios and Proportions
Benchmark(s): MA.A.1.3.1; MA.A.1.3.4; MA.A.3.3.2; MA.B.2.3.1
Homework: None – Enjoy the weekend!!!
 EXTRA RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEK’S LESSONS
CLICK HERE to test your readiness for Chapter 7
CLICK HERE to access a Chapter 7 Parent and Student Study Guide
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REGULAR MATHEMATICS – GRADE 8
Periods 2 and 6
Textbook: Glencoe Mathematics: Applications and Concepts, Course 3
CLICK HERE to access the Glencoe Website for additional practice
The next graded assessments will be a Weekly Quiz covering Units 11-1 to 11-3 on Friday, January 9th, 2009. Begin to prepare now!
This Week’s F.C.A.T. Focus: Benchmark MA.A.3.3.2
Students will review methods for selecting appropriate operations to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of rational numbers, ratios, proportions, and percents, including the appropriate application of the algebraic order of operations
VOCABULARY TO KNOW:
Arithmetic Sequence, Domain, Function, Function Table, Geometric Sequence, Linear Function, Range, Sequence, X-intercept, Y-intercept
Monday - 01/05/2009
Lesson Title: Chapters 1, 2, 4, 5 & 10 Cumulative Review
Objective: Students review major concepts/calculations learned since the beginning of the school year
Benchmark(s): Miscellaneous
Study Plan: Review notes of problem examples provided in class
Homework: None
Tuesday – 01/06/2009
Lesson Title: Unit 11-1 – Sequences and Unit 11-2 - Functions
Objective: Students will learn how to recognize and extend arithmetic and geometric sequences and how to complete function tables
Benchmark(s): MA.A.5.3.1; MA.B.1.3.3; MA.D.1.3.1; MA.D.1.3.2
Study Plan: Review definitions and examples on Pages 512 to 513 and Pages 517 to 518
Homework: Unit 11-1; Page 514; Nos. 10 to 24 (Even) and Unit 11-2; Page 519; Nos. 10 to 20 (Even)
Wednesday – 01/07/2009
Lesson Title: Unit 11-3 – Graphing Linear Functions
Objective: Students will learn how to graph linear functions by using a function table
Benchmark(s): MA.C.3.3.2; MA.D.1.3.1; MA.D.1.3.2; MA.D.2.3.1
Study Plan: Review definitions and examples on Pages 522 to 523
Homework: Unit 11-3; Page 524; Nos. 10 to 20 (Even)
Thursday – 01/08/2009
Lesson Title: Continued Practice with Graphing Linear Functions
Objective: Students will gain additional practice producing function tables and graphing linear functions
Benchmark(s): MA.C.3.3.2; MA.D.1.3.1; MA.D.1.3.2; MA.D.2.3.1
Study Plan: Review notes of problem examples provided in class
Homework: None – Study for Weekly Quiz!
Friday – 01/09/2009
Lesson Title: Weekly Quiz (Units 11-1 to 11-3) / F.C.A.T. Standards Practice & Review (Benchmark – MA.3.3.2)
Objective: Students will demonstrate their ability to produce function tables and graph linear functions
Benchmark(s): MA.C.3.3.2; MA.D.1.3.1; MA.D.1.3.2; MA.D.2.3.1
Homework: None – Enjoy the weekend!!!
 EXTRA RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEK’S LESSONS
CLICK HERE to test your readiness for Chapter 11
CLICK HERE to access the Chapter 11 Parent and Student Study Guide
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ADVANCED MATHEMATICS
Periods 3 and 5
Textbook: Prentice Hall Mathematics – Pre-Algebra
Click Here to access the Prentice Hall Website for additional practice
The next graded assessments will be a Weekly Quiz covering Units 6-1 to 6-3 on Friday, January 9th, 2009. Begin to prepare now!
This Week’s F.C.A.T. Focus: Benchmark MA.A.3.3.2
Students will review methods for selecting appropriate operations to solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of rational numbers, ratios, proportions, and percents, including the appropriate application of the algebraic order of operations
VOCABULARY TO KNOW:
Cross Product, Equivalent Ratios, Indirect Measurement, Proportion, Rate, Ratio, Scale Drawing, Similar Figures, Unit Rate
Monday - 01/05/2009
Lesson Title: Chapters 1 to 5 Cumulative Review
Objective: Students review major concepts/calculations learned since the beginning of the school year
Benchmark(s): Miscellaneous
Study Plan: Review notes of problem examples provided in class
Homework: None
Tuesday – 01/06/2009
Lesson Title: Unit 6-1 – Ratios and Unit Rates
Objective: Students will learn how to write and simplify ratios and how to use rates and unit rates to solve real-world problems
Benchmark(s): MA.B.2.4.2
Study Plan: Review definitions and examples on Pages 288 to 289
Homework: Unit 6-1; Page 290; Nos. 2 to 30 (Even)
Wednesday – 01/07/2009
Lesson Title: Unit 6-2 - Proportions
Objective: Students will learn how to solve proportions
Benchmark(s): MA.A.3.3.2; MA.B.2.3.1
Study Plan: Review definitions and examples on Pages 294 to 295
Homework: Unit 6-2; Page 296; Nos. 2 to 26 (Even)
Thursday – 01/08/2009
Lesson Title: Unit 6-3 – Similar Figures and Scale Drawings
Objective: Students will learn how to solve proportions that reflect similarity and how to solve problems involving scale drawings
Benchmark(s): MA.C.2.4.1; MA.B.1.4.3; MA.C.3.4.1
Study Plan: Review definitions and examples on Pages 299 to 300
Homework: Unit 6-3; Page 301; Nos. 4 to 32 (Even)
Friday – 01/09/2009
Lesson Title: Weekly Quiz (Units 6-1 to 6-3) / F.C.A.T. Standards Practice & Review (Benchmark – MA.3.3.2)
Objective: Students will demonstrate their ability to solve problems involving ratios, rates, similar figures and scale drawings
Benchmark(s): MA.A.3.3.2; MA.B.1.4.3; MA.B.2.3.1; MA.B.2.4.2; MA.C.2.4.1; MA.C.3.4.1
Homework: None – Enjoy the weekend!!!
 EXTRA RESOURCES FOR THIS WEEK’S LESSONS
CLICK HERE for extra practice with Unit 6-1
CLICK HERE for extra practice with Unit 6-2
CLICK HERE for extra practice with Unit 6-3
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SCIENCE OUT OF THE BOX
One of my favorite radio programs is “Science Out of the Box”. This program airs on NPR on Saturday evenings. Check out the following link!
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