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April 11, 2011

This page contains the assignments planned for 7^th grade math, pre-algebra, 7^th grade literature, 8^th grade intermediate algebra, and algebra. Assignments are subject to change.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Period 5 Literature	Reward Movie	No HW	No HW
Period 6 Pre-Algebra	Review Chapter 7	Reward Movie	No HW
Period 9 Math	Finish movie	Read 8-5, and complete p. 437: 1-12

**I also have a reading group during third period and a math group during eighth period. These groups include both seventh and eighth graders.

Subject	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Period 1 Algebra	Go over chapter review	Complete chapter review
Period 2 Intermediate Algebra	WS: Intercepts and Systems	Continue Monday’s assignment	WS: Inequalities	Unit review	Quiz over graphing

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Illinois Academic Standards

Middle School Math

State Goal 6: Demonstrate and apply a knowledge and sense of numbers, including numeration and operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division), patterns, ratios, and proportions

State Goal 7: Estimate, make and use measurements of objects, quantities and relationships and determine acceptable levels of accuracy

State Goal 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems, and predict results

State Goal 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and space

State Goal 10: Collect, organize, and analyze data using statistical methods; predict results; and interpret uncertainty using concepts of probability

Math web sites that may be of interest:

http://www.coolmath4kids.com

http://www.aaamath.com/

http://mathforum.org/dr.math/index.html

http://www.explorelearning.com/

http://www.cut-the-knot.org/index.shtml

Tips for studying math:

1. Frequent short study periods produce better results than "cramming".

2. Review previous sections a little each day.  Try making an index card file of rules, procedures, formulas, strategies, steps, etc.  Make reviewing fun by "shuffling the deck" of index cards and "dealing them out" to see whether or not you can recall the information.  

3. Neatly write out every step of the problem.  If our work is a mess, so is the visual input that is provided to the brain.

4. After practicing a problem, have someone check the process. If your process is wrong, the more you practice the incorrect steps the harder it will be learn the correct method.

5. Practice as much as possible. Just watching the teacher do the problem does not develop your ability to do the process.  Learning cannot be thought of as a "spectator sport".

6. Talk to your teacher regarding your progress, concerns, and goals.  

7.  Find a study partner.  It's always easier to solve problems when someone else is there to work at it with you.  Research has found that students who study in groups perform better than those who study alone.

8.  Label and date your notes from each class discussion.  Do the same with your homework.