Algebra I & Applied Technology

Last week of Mk Pd

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 16:35:39 GMT

App tech:
Movie Completion is necessary by Wed.

Alg I:
HW
p. 45, 12 -42 even
show all steps.....

Wed & Thursday Combined

Thu, 27 Oct 2005 13:04:17 GMT

Algebra I:

Homework for Wednesday night night was:
p. 797, 40 - 43 and p. 50, 19 - 24

HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY NIGHT:
WORK SHEET 1.7

App Tech:

We printed out the Works Cited page for the reasearch paper on Wednesday. Today there is NO CLASS because an Activity Period is going on today. Tomorrow [Friday] Mr. Orchulli will be in class to go over some Career Ed information.

Happy Halloween......

Tuesday Assignments [For Sub]

Tue, 25 Oct 2005 12:31:15 GMT

Applied Tech:

Students are to continue using easy bib to add to the bibliography required for the research paper. Work in pairs to help each other and by the end of class have your bibliography completed and saved to your App Tech folder on H. Name the file:

yourlastname_workscited

Tomorrow we will print them and add them to the cover that was already printed.

[To get to easybib, first go to: http://www.warrennet.org/warrentech/apptech.html and click on the link there.]

Algebra I:

Students are to get their folders out and find worksheet 1.6. Finish the worksheet by completing the problems on a separate sheet of paper. Put the worksheets back into the folders when done and put all of the folders back where they were stored. We will correct the sheets on Wednesday. Students make work together in pairs if needed.

Folders for period 5A can be found on the black cart in the front of the room.
Folders for period 6 are in the box on the shelf where the phone is.

Have a nice easy day. Stay warm and dry. It is messy out today.

Monday...Week 7

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 16:50:14 GMT

Algebra I:

All back work was graded and returned. Progress reports were distributed.

We took notes on Functions and did examples from sect 1.7

Homework for tonight: p. 49, 1-9...write it our and show work.

App Tech:

We started recording the resources used in creating the research paper by using Easy Bib.
We will complete the Easy Bib assignment on Tuesday and then start assembling information for movies.

Tuesday Tally

Tue, 18 Oct 2005 17:26:11 GMT

App Tech:
Students learned how to create orignal graphics using MS Publisher. The class started to create covers for their projects and the covers will be used to place on the research paper we finished on Monday. Covers must be finished by the end of class Wednesday provided freshmen do not have an assembly. IF there is an assembly, the covers are due by the end of class on Thursday.

Alg I:
Students went to the computer lab to continue learning how to make graphs and charts in Excel. Students were asked to identically replicate the charts from a magazine article that detailed math classes taken by 13 and 17 year olds. Students will report to the lab again on Wednesday to finish the project.

Monday: Week 6

Mon, 17 Oct 2005 18:08:32 GMT

This week is Violence and Vandalism Week

Look for an announcement about assemblies to be held this week and how it will alter your schedule.

Alg I:

We went to Room 44 and completed the Excel project for the day. Tomorrow we are back in the lab and wil finish making the last graphs.

App Tech:
Today was the last class for typing research papers. We will meet on Wed and start adding graphics and making a cover for it.
Students will be in an assembly on Tuesday.

Finally Friday!!! Yeah!

Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:37:06 GMT

OK, we are halfway through marking period 1. So far the results are great. Unfortunately neither Alg class met the 90 average goal. However, I am optimistic that we can do it by the end of the marking period.

Algebra I:
No homework from Thursday and none for tonight. On Monday report to the computer lab so we can start the Exel project.

In class today we worked on worksheet 1.6.....Tables and Graphs. Pd 5 will resume the activity on Wednesday.

App Tech:
Students continued to type the mini-research papers. This paper should be 1.5 - 2 pages in length. No header or title should be on the document as we will be making a cover. This paper is due at the end of class on Monday.

Have a great weekend. Lets hope the sun shines on us.

Wed & Thurs Combo

Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:40:31 GMT

App Tech:

In class on Wed we discussed new innovations in technology. In class on Thursday we started to type the 2 page research paper based on the auto summaries conducted on text found on research web sites.

Algebra I:

p. 44...pick ONE problem and set it up for class tomorrow.

In class today [Thursday]. We will go to the computer lab on Monday to make graphs in Excel.

Lesson Plans for Tuesday, October 11

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 17:51:51 GMT

Period 4 Applied Technology
Students are to read the article:

Malicious Software turns PSP into a “brick”

Found on this site:
New Scientist
http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn8116

After reading the article they are to summarize the story in their own words. The summary should be done in MS Word. Students should save the document as:
Theirname_summary

They may give it a title of their own choice. Documents should be formatted as required by the course and printed and collected.

Period 5a [room 86] and Period 6 [room 64] Algebra I:

Students are to complete worksheet 1.5
Work is to be done on a separate sheet of paper and attached to the worksheet and collected.

Homework:
P. 43, 1- 11
Answers can be one-word answers

TGIF!!!!

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 14:11:13 GMT

NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY...TEACHERS' IN-SERVICE

Algebra I:
No Homework
Worksheet 1.4 was corrected in class and Quiz was taken.

App Tech:
Students continued look through the sites they found and creating summaries for each in MS Word. [Be sure to denote the URL of the site in each summary.]

APP TECH RESEARCH PAPER REQUIREMENTS

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 16:44:51 GMT

Research paper [dealing with one of the 5 topics mentioned previously] is to be approximately 3 pages long. This includes the cover. The document is to be double spaced and justified using Arial font size 12. Most papers will be about 1.5 pages to 1.75 pages in length.

Students are to write in detail about the topic using facts and information found on reputable and reliable sites.

Thursday's Work

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 16:40:05 GMT

Algebra I:

Students are to complete worksheet 1.4 for homework. All work is to be done on a separate sheet of paper. All work is to be shown. Worksheet is to be graded. Quiz tomorrow.

App Tech:

Students learned how to do an auto-summary in a word document after which they started going through web sites accumulated on the Research List Word document for facts to be used in the research paper.

Wednesday Work

Wed, 05 Oct 2005 17:09:39 GMT

Algebra I:
Homework:
p. 39, 1-13 Write out all problems and show all work.
Worksheet 1.4 for tomorrow followed by a Quiz on Friday.

App Tech:

Students continued searching the net for information regarding one of the 5 topics. Web URLs and page titles along with a short description are to be added as work is done. Pages with good potential graphics are denoted with an asterisk.

Tuesday, Week 5

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 14:50:54 GMT

Algebra I:

Students completed Guided Practice then completed 14 - 28 even on page 35 in class.
Homework for Wednesday is:
p. 36, 30 - 48 even

App Tech:

Students created a Word document that will be used to organize research conducted on one of the 5 topics listed on Monday's information. The document lists the name of the web site, the URL and a brief description of what is contained on the site. Sites will exceptional graphics are to be noted with an asterisk next to the name of the site.

Once again, STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE. Homerooms will be coming to Room 44 to set them up, however if you let me know ahead of time that you want to do it on your own I can give you the directions.

Monday Madness.....

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 14:47:38 GMT

Algebra I

Progress reports were given out. All back work was returned and filed.

Homework:

p. 32 - 33, Copy examples 1 & 2 into your notes
p. 35, Complete 1 - 12 Guided Practice

App Tech

Students searched for information on:
1. Phishing
2. Identity Theft
3. Social Engineering
4. Password Protection
5. Computer Morality and Ethics

Students are to choose one of them for a research topic by the end of class. By the end of the project students will complete a typed document and a multi-media presentation. Document requirements will follow shortly.

Happy October

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 16:03:04 GMT

GET YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNTS THIS WEEK!

F-R-I-D-A-Y!

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:07:11 GMT

Alg I:
No Homework over the weekend!
In class today we corrected worksheet 1.3 and took a section quiz. I will run progress reports once I enter these grades and hand them out on Monday.

App Tech:
The class formulated a way to grade the slides created for the class searching project. We then scored the sheets and printed out the results.

PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO THOSE YOU KNOW:

STUDENT EMAIL ACCOUNTS ARE READY
STOP BY AND SEE ME AND I WILL TELL YOU HOW TO LOG IN AND CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD. IF YOU FEEL CONFIDENT THAT YOU CAN SET UP THE PASSWORD ON YOUR OWN SIMPLY EMAIL ME.

Thursday...almost the weekend

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:54:34 GMT

Alg I:

wksheet 1.3 do number 1 - 31. Quiz tomorrow.

App Tech:

Students printed their evals for the slides and then discussed what made a good slide.
We will continue tomorrow and then tabulate scores. Sheets will be collected.

Wednesday Work

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 22:55:29 GMT

Algebra I:

p. 19, 14 - 36 even
as always, show all work and steps involved in the order of operations

tomorrow we will be finishing the section and then completing a worksheet for homework. be ready for a quiz on this section before the week is over.

App Tech:

Students began the self-evaluation of slides completed for the Searching project.
we will finish scoring them in class on Thursday.

Tuesday, Week 4

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 14:49:46 GMT

Freshmen: Hope your trip was awesome!

Algebra I:

In class yesterday, upper classmen were given worksheet 1.2 [the same sheet freshmen were given in class on Friday]. This sheet was to be taken home and completed. I have a stack from period 5 and will return these in class to be graded. After we grade these, we will take a quiz on section 1.2

Homework for tonight is:
p. 16 - 17, copy examples 1, 2 & 3 into your notes
p. 19, complete 4 - 11, write out all problems and show all work

App Tech:

Students are to make one slide that exemplifies their best work on the Searching document. Slides are to be completed by the end of class. We will look at these slides tomorrow in class.

Week 3 Is Done!

Fri, 23 Sep 2005 13:55:41 GMT

Algebra I:

No Homework over the weekend BUT...ALL Freshmen need to pick up the worksheet 1.2 to turn in on Tuesday.
Upper classmen will receive this in class on Monday. Freshmen will be on the class trip.

App Tech:

Print out the PowerPoint presentation. 8 slides to a page.
The Strategic Searching document is due by the end of the period on Friday.
See all of you on Tuesday. Have a great time on your trip.

Be sure to have a restful, safe and healthy weekend. It seems like bad colds and the flu are racing through the school. Use the time to recharge yourself.

Almost the Weekend!!

Thu, 22 Sep 2005 14:34:06 GMT

Progress Reports were given out today. Be sure to take it home and show your parents since everyone is doing so well. Show off your good grades!!

Algebra I Homework:
p. 12; 36 - 46 even
*write out the problem
*show the substitution
*evaluate

by now I should not even have to say this. right?
:)

Applied Technology:

By now you should be almost completely finished with the Strategic Searching document. Complete it by the end of the class on Friday. Save it to your H-Drive and print out the completed document. BE SURE IT IS FORMATTED CORRECTLY.

Algebra Quiz Day!!!

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 17:21:13 GMT

Algebra I Quizzes:

period 5 QUIZ class average was 94.44..........most excellent, don't you think?

period 6 QUIZ class average was ......you guessed it......94.44........doubly most excellent.

Way to go! I appreciate your fine work.

Alg I

p. 12, Guided Practice 1 - 15 ALL
SHOW ALL OF YOUR WORK....WRITE THEM OUT

AVERAGES BY CLASS:
PERIOD 5 : 90.35
PERIOD 6 : 90.83
YAY! SO FAR WE MET OUR GOAL THIS WEEK. Keep it going until Friday!

App Tech:

We will see more PowerPoint presentations as time allows. Right now it is your job to look at the online presentation called Strategic Searching. Take notes from every slide beginning with the slide that has the spider on the right. The notes from each slide should be numbered and focus on the main point of the slide.
Here is the link to get to the PowerPoint presentation:

http://www.warrennet.org/warrentech/apptech/searching2.ppt

This is due by the end of the class on Friday.
NO CLASS ON MONDAY AS YOU WILL ALL BE ON THE FRESHMAN CLASS TRIP

Week 3

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 13:50:47 GMT

REMINDER TO ALL FRESHMEN: Your class trip next week is coming! Be sure to get involved. It will be a fun time for you.

Algebra I Homework:

Worksheet 1.1A
ALL work must be shown on an attached sheet of paper.

App Tech:
We will begin working on further document formatting after we finish the PowerPoint presentations.

Happy Monday!

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 17:16:21 GMT

Algebra I Homework:

p. 797, 1 - 15 all
Show ALL steps and work

App Tech:
We will start to look at the PowerPoint presentations and use the grading rubric we created in class.
So far the projects look pretty good.

Don't forget to mark your calendars:
This Thursday....Dinner/Improv to benefit Katrina Victims

Welcome Back To School Dance this Friday......will also benefit Katrina victims