Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

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MathYear 2000Check out some of the activites and games!

Mathmatical Fun

See some irrational numbers - some really BIG numbers...

1-24-2000
1. HWP238 17-20 sw..2. Problem/Week.....3. P239 Activity 1..
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OBJECTIVE:Use customary untis of measurement. Determine the meaning of the 'density property' (6-10A, P239) ACTIVITIES: Do activity one and questions in class. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P240 Activity 2 and 5-8

1-25-2000
1. HW P240 all......2. P243 1-16........3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Compare and order rational numbers expressed as fractions and/or decimals (6-10, Pp241ff) ACTIVITIES: Procedure review: fract to dec; dec to frac; common multiple (LCD) Students do (independent) page 243 1-16 to demonstrate knowledge of working with the forms of rational numbers. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P243 18-30 even numbers, show the procedure.

1-26-2000
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OBJECTIVE:[THIS IS THE LAST DAY ANY RE-DOs, FIX PAPERS OR OTHER TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. AFTER TODAY, WORK NOT RECEIVED WHEN DUE WILL BE ASSIGNED A ZERO GRADE(UNLESS ABSENT)] Express numbers in scientific notation (6-11, Pp245ff) ACTIVITIES: We will work on a presentation of scientific notation - also will be related to computers and calculators. NOTES:Students should bring scientific calculators if available. HOMEWORK: P598(6-11)

1-27-2000
1. HW P598(6-11)....2. Mean/med/mode HW.3. P251(-19to22)....
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OBJECTIVE:Review central tendencies; Take test ACTIVITIES: Students will find the central tendencies of their homework scores; Students will take the Chapter 6 test on page 251 excluding problems 19 to 22) NOTES: HOMEWORK: P250 54-58

1-28-2000
1. HW P250 54-58....2. Final Test.......3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: Final Exam ACTIVITIES: Students will take and score the final test for 2nd quarter NOTES: HOMEWORK: none

Problem of the week (check the scoring guide) The problem of the week is due next Monday. Students are to use diagrams, charts, and tables as needed. Explain the process used to solve the problem. Be neat. Last Week's solution...

No Problem of the Week this week!

Extra Credit Assignment - Due 1/28/00 @ 8:00AM!!

Read the information on this site [Irrational Numbers] and in about 100 words or so, summarize what you feel is your interpretation of IRRATIONAL NUMBERS. Remember, this is a formal report, so pay attention to spelling, format, punctuation and organization of your ideas. Successful papers will include:
a definition of irrational numbers that is in you own words
with some sort of illustration and
an example of some irrational numbers.
It is also necessary that you give some evidence that you understand what rational numbers are.
Be sure to use proper bibliographic notation for your sources of information.
You may use other information, such as your text, but be sure to give proper credit.
The most importatnt thing to remember is that you must use YOUR words to describe.