12/3/09: All Students Interested in baseball--please see Mr. Satyal.  Informal workouts will begin late January.  GET EXCITED!!!!!!

11/16/09

Project: Scale Drawing


One of the most genuine applications of Algebra in everyday life is the use of scale and ratio to create blueprints, scale models, and scale drawings.  For your first major project of the year, you will have the opportunity to create your own scale deawing.  

Materials:

•    Pencil
•    Eraser
•    Color pencils
•    Black stiencil or sharpie (optional)
•    Poster paper: 18 X 24 or larger
•    A picture that you would like to expand to scale



Directions:

•    Create a picture on graph paper.  Unless you feel really confident in your ability to draw, make sure the picture is not TOO SMALL or has TOO many small details (it will make it VERY difficult to draw otherwise)
•    Take the picture, and measure out the perimeter.  Afterwards, pick a scale in centimeters to expand the drawing to any ratio you choose EX: 2:1 3:1 4:1, etc.  Please indicate the scale clearly on your final drawing.
•    Take a piece of string, measure it out.  Then cut it.  You will use this to measure out the curves of the drawing.  That or use a flexible/architectual ruler, a compass, or a protractor.
•    Take a square on your original drawing, and reproduce it on your posterboard.  If there are any major curves on the drawing, make sure you use your string and measure out the length of each.
•    Continue to do this until you end up with a final scale drawing.  Please color your drawing as you see fit.  

Your drawing must feature the following:
Proper scale: All features on poster are drawn to scale and the scale used is clearly indicated (example: 1 cm = 3cm) on the poster.
Neatness of Color or Lines: and Lines All straight lines are ruler-drawn, all errors have been neatly corrected and all features are colored completely.
Attractiveness: Is it visually appealing?
Worksheet: Will give to you tomorrow in class.  Must be done to get full credit.
Grid, Curve, and Picture used.

Final Draft: Due Monday November 23rd.

Test Correction Assignment: Algebra 8B

10 Additional Test Points added on to your previous test (Due Thursday, November 5th)

Attached to your corrected tests are the following:
•    Your previous test
•    Bi-Weekly Test 3 (must be signed)
•    Corrected Answers to your previous tests with:
- An explanation of EACH STEP of the problem
- The solution—CIRCLED!

Failure to complete ANY OF THE ABOVE ON ANY PROBLEM will result in NO CREDIT with NO SECOND CHANCE OPPORTUNITIES.  


IF YOU ARE STUCK, HAVE YOUR PARENTS E-MAIL ME!!!

10/20/09

7B: Chapter 2 Test 10/27/09 STUDY HARD!  Notebook check 2: Be organized!

7A, 7C Chapter 2 Test 10/2809 STUDY HARD!  Notebook check 2: Be organized!

Notebook Check Requirements:

-5 sets of warm-ups
-5 sets of notes
-5 graded homework assignments
-Bi-Weekly Test 1 and his Chapter 1 Test
-a Divider that says "handouts"

10/12/09

Starting 10/19, I will be volunteering downstairs in the after-school program.  If students have any questions regarding their homework, feel free to ask 3:45-4:45 on Mondays!

10/9/09

Announcements:

Second Bi-Weekly Test 10/13/09 FOR ALL CLASSES (15 TEST POINTS)

Also, students' first Chapter Exam results will be available Monday 10/11.  Please e-mail me for results.  Scores should come back signed.  Notes: Results may alter students quarter grades significantly.