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Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

2-7-2000
1. HW Prop.Model....2. Fraction Quiz....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE: ACTIVITIES: 1)Score fractions quiz from the score sheet. 2)Present properties model. NOTES: Tests which are not passing are to be redone and corrected from the answer sheet by 2-10-00. HOMEWORK: Page 264, 34, a/b 

2-8-2000
1. HW P264 34 a&b...2. PropertyGroups...3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Identify and use rational number properties. (7-4, Pp265ff) ACTIVITIES: Students will work in assigned groups to present one of the four assigned properties [COMMUTATIVE ASSOCIATIVE IDENTITY and INVERSE PROPERTY OF MULTIPLICATION.] Each group will provide two questions and answers for a quiz tomorrow. Students may use their notes. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P599(7-4) all 

2-9-2000
1. HW P599(7-4)all..2. PropertyQuiz.....3. Sequence.........
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE:[Distribute Progress Report #9] Recognize and extend arithmetic and geometric sequences (7-6, Pp272ff) ACTIVITIES: Students will work with a partner to create a non-arithmetic, non-geometric sequence. They will need to have 3 numbers, a rule and the answer to the next three numbers in the sequence. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P600(7-6) column 2 

2-10-2000
1. ProgReport #9....2. HW P600(7-6)c 2..3. P275 MidChRev....
4. Test Fix.........5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Review sequences ACTIVITIES: Page 275,complete the mid-chapter review in class. NOTES: HOMEWORK: P264 #34 a and b. 

2-11-2000
1. HW P264 34 a&b...2. Pp276-7 TryThis..3. .................
4. .................5. .................6. .................

OBJECTIVE: Discover the numbers that make up the Fibonacci Sequence( 7-6B, Pp276ff) ACTIVITIES: Do the Try This part of exercise 7-6B on pages 276 and 277 (all the blue dots) NOTES: [Fibonacci #1]graphic [Fibonacci #2]graphic HOMEWORK: 8th Grade MF drill Practice sheet

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.
Pizza Pit began making the "Big Blob" pizza. This rectangular 1 ft by 2 ft pizza is being sold to capture customers from Little Tyrant's "Pig Pizza." Pizza Pit says that the "Big Blob" is about 24½% larger then the two twelve inch round pizza sold by Little Tyrant. Do you think this claim is true? Why or Why not? (check your scoring guide).