Lesson Plans - Grade 8 Math
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A number like this [1.2.2] is a state benchmark for math. Click it to link to the benchmarks.
11-20-2000 1. HW147 9-16.......2. Problem/Week.....3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Practice explaining how problems are solved and why.[2.1.2][4.3.2]
ACTIVITIES: Problem sets* to be solved and written up. NOTES: Us
the [`Math Forum: Guidelines for Writing Answers to the
Problem of the Week.']
HOMEWORK: Complete write ups/Verify data
11-21-2000 1. HW Write-Ups.....2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Disseminate project data. [3.1.1] ACTIVITIES:
Students will disseminate their project data and assemble on
the provided matrix form. NOTES: HOMEWORK: Make a [FREQUENCY
TABLE ] of the room colors
11-22-2000 1. HW Freq.Table.C..2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Interpolate/Interpret data.[1.4.6] ACTIVITIES:
Distribute [Progress
Report #5]; Develop frequency tables for
each data item (use a straight-edge and lebel properly) (See
page 130ff for information) NOTES: HOMEWORK: None
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completed project components as of 11/17/2000
The following items were to have been completed before this date. Students who have chosen to not participate will be given alternate assignments for minimal credit while this project continues. This is a major scoring component for this semester.
- 1. room sketch with dimensions
- 2. dimensions calculation
- 3. scale drawing (longest wall = 5")
- 4. area calculations w/perimeters (3x)
- 5. data sheet
- 6. data distribution scheme paragraph
Problem solving problems from Monday....
(Problem Solving Experiences in Mathematics-8, Addison Wesley)- AW8-6 Jeff's brother has a pickup truck. It gets 9 miles per gallon (mpg) in town and 12 mpg on the highway. The fule tank holds 18 gal. Regular gas costs $1.36 per gal at the local pump. How much does a full tank of regular gas cost him at the local pump?
- AW8-7 It is 211 kilometers (km) from Buffalo to Sundance. It is 98 km from Sundance to Gillette. If Gillette is on the road between Sundance and Buffalo, how far is it from Buffalo to Gillette?
- AW8-10 All Meezles are Wheezles. All Wheezles are Sneezles. There are 12 Meezles. 6 Sneezles are not Wheezles. There are 28 Sneezles. How many Wheezles are not Meezles?
- AW8-11 Here are two problems and their solutions. Write the number sentences and then write the answers in complete sentences.
- 1. Dolores needs 60 meters (m) of fencing to enclose her rectangular backyard. The yard is twice as long as it is wide. How wide is Dolores's backyard? Answer = 10m
- 2. Ms. Parker is paid twice a month. She receives $612 each pay period. What is her yearly salary? Answer=$14688