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SUMMER BREAK
Fall semester begins Monday Sept. 7, 2009
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Sep 16, 2008

Tuesday

Intermediate Algebra
Solving Equations

Homework:

Solve each equation: pg. 49 #16, 26, & 32

Assignment:
  • Do Now
  • Focus Question
  • Notes
  • Collaborative Drafting
Today's Do Now:

Solve each equation
1. -12 + r = 3 3. (-12/p) = 3
2. -12b = 3 4. -12 – m = 3

Today's Focus Questions:

1. What are the similarities and differences of equations and expressions?
2. Describe “terms” in an equation or expression.
3. Describe the steps to solving this equation: 4x + 80 = -6x

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Geometry
Triangles & Special Quadrilaterals

Homework:

Write 2 statements that you can assume and two statements that you can’t assume (total of 4 statements). It can be about geometry or other things relating to math.

Assignment:
  • Do Now
  • Focus Questions
  • Notes: Assumptions
  • Investigation
Today's Do Now:

1. Classify each polygon. (figures not shown)
2. Draw an example of a quadrilateral and an octagon.
3. Name a pair of consecutive angles and a pair of consecutive sides (figure not shown)

Today's Focus Questions:

1. Define the word “assume”.
2. How can you be sure if a pair of lines is parallel?
3. In a drawing, show that two line segments are congruent and two angles are congruent.