Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math

March 23 and 24 [ Parent/Teacher Conferences ]

3-20-2000
1. HWP601(8-1)all...2. Problm/Week Pt A.3. Problm/Week Pt B.
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OBJECTIVE: Estimate square roots(8-2, Pp304ff) ACTIVITIES: Review the information on estimating square roots to the nearest whole number. Explain interpolation and apply the techniques to estimating square roots. NOTES: Students should have calculators for this section. [Square Root/Squares Table] [Square Root Calculator] [Square Root Theory] Specify homework for over the conference break. HOMEWORK: P602(8-2) col 1

3-21-2000
1. HW602(8-2)col 1..2. P309 #40.........3. .................
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OBJECTIVE:[Assembly Schedule]Identify and classify numbers in the real number system(8-3, Pp306ff) ACTIVITIES:Do P309 #40 on the back of the homework page. Review definition of rational and irrational numbers. NOTES: Do various on pagees 308-309. [Samples of Irrational Numbers] [Irrational Numbers - some history and proofs] [Integers, rational and irrational numbers] [Definitions of Number Types] HOMEWORK: P602, 8-3, even

3-22-2000
1. HW602(8-3)even...2. P312 MidChRev....3. .................
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OBJECTIVE:[Progress Report #12; Early Release] ACTIVITIES:P312 - Mid chapter review. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Find two SPECIFIC examples (e.g., "science class" is NOT specific!) not in math class where square roots are used. Tell the situation.

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.

1) You have two spinners. One is divided into five parts and has equal space for the following colors: Red, orange, yellow, green, and blue. The second has the numbers 1 to 6 in evenly divided spaces. What is the theoretical probability of getting Yellow-5? Blue-2?
Using [computer generated*] random information, what is the "experimental" probability of getting these combinations? Show your problems set-up, your data, your results table and your calculations.
Explain your findings. Use tables, diagrams, etc.
*Be sure you get it from school BEFORE the weekend!!!!