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.
11-27-2000 1. .................2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Review written answers to problems of 11-21[4.2.1] ACTIVITIES: Copy/Re-write as necessary NOTES: HOMEWORK: Complete redone problem write-outs.
11-28-2000 1. HW ProbWriteRedo.2. .................3. ................. 4. ALT P137-8 1-11*.5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Construct and interpret line plots (4-3,
Pp137ff)[1.4.6] ACTIVITIES: Students will create line plots of
their personal space DATA as assigned. This will be apart of
the project folder. NOTES: Use Rulers!!! Non-Participant
Alternate assignment P137-138 1-11 *Minimum score of 60 for
credit. HOMEWORK: Finish project line plots; ALT P591 (4-3)
all
[Generic line plot graphic]
[Line Plot - Participate
]
11-29-2000 1. HW Line Plots....2. .................3. ................. 4. ALT591(4-3)all*..5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Construct and interpret Stem and Leaf Plots (4-4,
Pp141ff)[1.4.6] ACTIVITIES: Construct Stem and Leaf plots from
the personal space data including some double stem and leafs as
specified NOTES: Use Rulers !!! Non-participatn alternate
assignment: P142-144 1-18 *Minimum score of 60 for credit.
HOMEWORK: Finish stem and leaf; ALTernate for
non-participantsP592 lesson 4-4, all ||Bring colored pencils
[Stem and Leaf]
[Stema nd Leaf]
[Stem and Leaf]
[Interactive plotter]
11-30-2000 1. HW Stem/LeafPlot.2. .................3. ................. 4. ALT592(4-4)all*..5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Use maps to display United States Statistical data (4-3B)[1.4.6] ACTIVITIES: Lesson 4-3B, Pages 130-140 Blue dots and 1-7 NOTES:*Minimum score fo 60% for credit. Students will require 3 maps HOMEWORK: Finish 4-3b
12-1-2000 1. HW 4-3b..........2. .................3. ................. 4. .................5. .................6. .................
OBJECTIVE: Find the range and quartiles of a set of data (4-6,
Pp151ff)[1.4.7] ACTIVITIES: Copy definition for range - draw
picture; copy definition for interquartile range - draw
picture. Do page 153-154 5-25 NOTES: HOMEWORK: Page 592
lesson 4-6, 1-10 (Place numbers in order FIRST)
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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
- 7. frequency tables - all categories
Problem solving problems
(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