Algebra+I+MP1

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Week of April 30, 2012:
It's BARBIE BUNGEE JUMP week! :-) This week we'll review some key concepts that will help you make a prediction later in the week. The concepts and skills that you need to refamiliarize yourself with are listed below:
 * Scatterplots
 * Lines of Best Fit (Trend Lines)
 * Slope
 * Y-intercept
 * y = mx + b form of a linear equation

Online resources reviewing the key concepts may be found **HERE.**


 * DATA COLLECTION DAY -- Thursday, May 3**

Week of April 23, 2012:
Solving Multi-Step Equations - This "Millionaire Game" will be used as an assessment for solving multi-step equations AFTER you complete "What did Dr. Freud Say To the Guy Who Thought He Was Mickey Mouse One Day and Donald Duck the Next?" You must get an "official start" from Mrs. Bender or Mrs. Stratton, so tell either when you think you are ready.


 * THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2012: GUEST TEACHER IN PERIOD 2 - MR. CORNELIUS!**
 * Introduction to Functions -- Follow this link to get started with Mr. Cornelius' lesson...**

Week of April 16, 2012:
Practicing Proportions - 3 Levels of challenge.... Check the box for "Practice Mode" the first couple of times through until you get the hang of entering the answers quickly and then switch to timed mode so that you can see how many points you can get at each level in 60 seconds. Try to do the problems WITHOUT a calculator. At first it might not be easy, but if you practice enough you'll be able to do the problems FASTER without a calculator.

More Practice with Proportions -- This site will be used for your assessment on solving proportions. Calculator permitted, but BONUS POINTS awarded if you choose to NOT USE A CALCULATOR! :-) When you're ready for your assessment, see Mrs. Bender or Mrs. Stratton for details and "official start."

__Using Proportions to Solve Word Problems__ The video below is a summary of the process we used when solving word problems involving proportional reasoning. Review it before taking your test, //Using Proportions to Solve Word Problems//. media type="youtube" key="u3SWq_vJyGc" height="315" width="420"

//Solving Proportions Word Problems - Making Crayons//
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//Solving Proportions Word Problems - Typing Rate//
(Use this video with the Summary and Extension Activity worksheet provided.)

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Week of April 10, 2012:

 * Practicing Proportions (easy ... to start off!) - Competition! Solve each proportion correctly to win the dirt bike race. Who can get the quickest time?! It could be you! (See below.)
 * Proportions Millionaire - After you've practiced the "Dirt Bike Race," do this game for a grade! When you're done, show Mrs. Bender your score.

February 21-23, 2012:

 * Identifying Like Terms-- you must play this game until you get a score
 * Combining Like Terms, Part I (dolphins)I- you must complete at least 20 trys and get at least 18 correct and get the teacher to check it off.
 * Combining Like Terms Practice- you must complete two complete rounds and get the teacher to check it off.
 * Combining Like Terms CHALLENGE! - use this only when teacher directs you to

February 8, 2012:
Solving Linear Inequalities - Practice

=**January 27, 2012:**= =**Group Activity Link**= =**Individual/Small Group Activity Link**= = = Thursday, January 12, 2012: Goal 1: Get a grade for the Cockroach Algebra game. Goal 2: When you are done with the Cockroach Algebra game and have a grade for it, begin practice for your midterm by going to the sites below...

Practice for Algebra I midterm: Solving One-Step Addition Equations Solving One-Step Subtraction Equations Evaluating Expressions with Two Variables Solving Two-Step Equations

One-Step Equation Basketball Game (Adding and Subtracting) -- no calculators! One-Step Equation Basketball Game (Multiplying and Dividing) - no calculators! Two-Step Equation Basketball Game -- no calculators!
 * These games will help reinforce the skills we've been working on in class.....**
 * Do Equations in Your Head!**

(To get your name on the "high score door," you must do these without a calculator!)
Coordinate Game Equation Matching Game Magic Square Interactive Math Triangle Puzzle Order of Operations Speed Game Jeopardy - Integers Walk the Plank! - Adding and Subtracting Grade or No Grade (Like "Deal or No Deal") - Multiplying and Dividing Integers Algebraic Expressions Millionaire Game

Practice Integer Arithmetic (WITHOUT A CALCULATOR!)
Online Flashcards - Choose "Multiplication." Do at least 30 problems and then show your score for credit. - SHOULD ALREADY BE DONE WITH THIS! Target Product Game - Practice until you can get a score of at least 10 in 60 seconds. - High School held by

Our Next Equation-Solving Skill for Algebra I: __Solving Two-Step Equations__
Online Practice Basketball "Game" Planet Blaster Solving Equations Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

**Looking Ahead...**
The sites below emphasize concepts that we will be doing soon. Explore these interactive sites to get familiar with those topics.


 * More Practice with Distributive Property
 * Identifying Like Terms
 * Combining Like Terms Practice
 * Combining Like Terms CHALLENGE!
 * COCKROACH ALGEBRA
 * Changing Algebraic Expressions to Words
 * Solving Multi-Step Equations(Variables on Both Sides) -- Week of November 16 for Algebra I students
 * Solving Two-Step Equations Lesson Activities (Week of November 2 for Algebra I students)
 * Solving Two-Step Equations
 * Solving Multi-Step Equations (Basketball Game)
 * Evaluating Expressions
 * Adding Integers Online
 * Subtracting Integers Online
 * Solving One-Step Equations with Integers and Fractions (Basketball)
 * Combining Like Terms, Part I (dolphins)I
 * Combining Like Terms, Part II
 * Distributive Property
 * Distributive Property Game (Battleship)
 * More Practice with Distributive Property
 * Distributive Property Challenge (More Difficult Problems)
 * Sudoku (There is extra credit associated with this site -- ASK FOR DETAILS!!)
 * Evaluating Expressions (Postman Game)
 * Solving One-Step Equations
 * Solving One-Step Equations QUICKLY (This is a challenge!!!) (More fun to play this one with a partner on the interactive whiteboard - just ask!)


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**Stretch Your Brain...**
Thought-provoking games and puzzles that help develop algebraic thinking... Earn your way to these sites by successfully completing all your required work.
 * //ENTER WITH TEACHER PERMISSION ONLY!//**
 * COCKROACH ALGEBRA
 * Assembler
 * Dots
 * Algebra Puzzles
 * Tower of Hanoi
 * Physics Games
 * More Physics Games