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Friday June 12, 2009
Today is the Peacock Extracurricular Awards ceremony. Wow! Look at all the people involved in extracurricular events at Peacock. Way to go guys!!!!!!

You spent the morning writing your practice final. This is due on Monday. If you are not done - say hello to Ms. Rowe at noon. There is two excuses why you don't get this done - 1) I don't get it and I am not asking for help or 2) I am just lazy and didn't bother. Don't fall into excuse land... That is NOT COOL!!!

If you were not here...

Thursday June 11, 2009
Wow, where has the month gone??? Today you spent the first 1/2 of the class working on your review or data management project. The last 1/2 of the class was writing 8.1 to 8.4 quiz. Tomorrow you will be spending time working with a coordinate plane and plotting points. You will also be given your final math review that will be DUE on Monday. Remember to be successful you need to PRACTICE what you are doing.

Wednesday June 10, 2009
You were given 30 min to work on your math review. We then spent the rest of the morning working on Similar figures and isoceles trapezoids. Tomorrow we are moving onto coordinate geometry.

Your blue math review for your final is due on Friday. All your work should be on your page. Don't worry about your multiple choice worry about the section you show your work.

Data management assignment is due on Wednesday. You HAVE to have a signature on your complete worksheets to hand in your assignment. Are you taking advantage of the time you were given in class?????

Tuesday June 9, 2009
We finished up 8.4 similar figures today. We completed your work sheets (except for the word problems - we will do this tomorrow). You will have an open book quiz tomorrow. How will you do?

Your data management assignment is due a week tomorrow. Did you get your assignment sheets checked off yet? I can not take in your assignment unit I've signed you off on your assignment sheets. This is due the second last day of school. There is no HIP just a phone call home telling your parents you are not done your assignment and if not handed in will count as a zero.

Monday June 8, 2009
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain!!! We working on proprotional equations today. This skill is going to help us find the missing side of similar triangles. Remember you are dealing with type 1, 2, or 3 equations. Cross multiplying is the key.

Your homework is working on your blue math final review or your data mangagment project which is due next wed.

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Friday June 5, 2009
Today you were provided time to work on your data management or review for the first 30 min of class. The rest of the class we did a quick review then did a pythagorean th. quiz. How did you do?

Your homework is your data management unit and your blue math review. The answers are in the back of the blue handout. Make sure you check as you go.

Thursday June 4, 2009
We spent the first part of the morning working on your review or data management project. The last 25 min of class we corrected our homework from yesterday. You will have a pyhtagorean quiz tomorrow. Be prepared by asking qeustions.

Wednesday June 3, 2009
Reviewing for the final started our morning. We then talked about our data management project and finished off the hour with pythagorean theorem. Tomorrow we are moving on to similar triangles and then on friday you will be working through a unit test during the hour.

Tuesday June 2, 2009
Today you were handed your data management assignment that is due Wednesday June 17, 2009. It is worth 60 marks. We spent the rest of the class writing a brainpop quiz and working on our review for the final. How are you doing with that? Are you asking questions when you get stuck? Make sure you ask because you will never know the answer until you ask the question.

Here is a example of your data managment assignment. There is also two examples on my bulletin board by the plastic recycling bin.

Monday June 1, 2009
Wow it is June already! When did that happen???? We have 12 more teaching days until your practice final. That means on Tuesday June 16, 2009 you will be writing your practice final. I will be providing reviews for you. On Friday June 12 I will give you an old final to take home to work through for Monday. Yes that means you have to do some work at home.

Today we finished up the notes on Phythagorean Th. We will continue to work on this tomorrow. You will have a quiz on Thursday. Are you ready????? You should be by then. No homework was assigned but you were assigned Page 96 - finding the square root and page 97 A finding the missing side.

Friday May 29, 2009
Happy last day of May (at school). We had a 30 min class today. You were given a pink review sheet to work on. It is important to do the review because it will help you with the final. The final is 15% of your total mark. June 17 is the day we are going to have our practice final. June 23 in the afternoon is the actual final. I am going to be here a lot at noon and afterschool if you need extra help. Remember if you don't understand something make sure you ASK!!!

Thursday May 28, 2009
Happy Thursday folks!!!! Remember to try your best today. We are finding the missing angles of a triangle. On Friday we are going to start Phythagorean Thereom. I know you are so excited you can't contain yourself. Your job today is to finish all the assignment that follows 8.2. I will check in to make sure you are ok.

You finished up apge 140 and page 141 (triangles) and talked about quadrilaterals. Some of the class started on phyagorean thereom. Tomorrow we are going to do some review for the final on Monday we are going to finish phythagorean thereom.

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Wednesday May 27, 2009
The first 15 min of class was answering questions for the 8.1 quiz. After the quiz we corrected and moved on to 8.2 finding missing angles. Tomorrow you will be doing an assignment that goes with finding the missing angles.

Tuesday May 26, 2009
Ok... We did a quiz yesterday. Today we corrected it and how did you do? That was the quiz before the quiz. You will get the actual quiz tomorrow. We spent the rest of the class using the language needed to be successful on the 8.1 quiz. Practice makes perfect!!

Monday May 25, 2009
Happy Monday. We did a homework check from Friday. Only 3 of you were not done... Not bad!!! We corrected the questions from 8.1 and had time for answering questions. After that we did a quiz on 8.1. How did you do??? Tomorrow we are finishing up 8.1 and going on to finding the missing angle of a triangle.

Friday May 22, 2009
Good Morning!! Today is a work day for you. You are to use your notes and the information we gathered yesterday to answer today's notes. Remember you are only given this hour if you are not done... HOMEWORK for you. Who wants homework? Get it done with the time provided. Ask for help when needed. You can do all your work on your handouts. Get as many handouts done as possible. My replacement teacher will let me know what was assigned. More talking... more assingnment. Think about what is best for you. I think that is NO HOMEWORK!!!! Have an awesome weekend. See you Monday. Ms. T. Rowe :-)

Thursday May 21, 2009
We started our next unit... this is my favourite unit! Angles, triangles, and phythagorean thereom... How exciting is this! Today we worked on 8.1 vocabulary. You have all your notes done if not please talk to Mrs. Berry and she can help you out as I am out of my building. Tomorrow you will be working on all the worksheets that is following the 8.1 notes.

Wednesday May 20, 2009
Your job today is to finish the yellow handout that you will be given. You are to work on this by yourself. You can use your formula finder and your books to help you be successful on this assignment. I am taking this in for marks. Remember each question is worth 3 marks. 1 mark for the formula, 1 mark for the subsitution, 1 mark for the answer. Once you are done this sheet you will be given a overall algebra review sheet that you need to start working on. This review is important for your final that is coming up in 5 weeks. The only way to have success is to practice. See you tomorrow. Ms. T. Rowe :)

Tuesday May 19, 2009
We finished up surface area and volume today. We have a little "work" quiz tomorrow. How will you do??? Be prepared!!

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Friday May 15, 2009
You guys rocked the house today. We started surface area after we corrected the shaded region. No homework you lucky guys. Have a great long weekend!

Thursday May 14, 2009
How did you do on your test? You were assigned three question on finding the shaded area.

Wednesday May 13, 2009
We worked on area and perimeter to get ready for our test tomorrow... How did you do?

Tuesday May 12, 2009
We spent the morning going over triangles, trapezoids and circles. Your job was to finish page 164 #1-6. That is finding the area (not circumference) of a circle.

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Monday May 11, 2009
Hope all the mom's out there had a great mother's day. We corrected out perimeter and area quiz. Corrections are due tomorrow for more marks. After that we moved on to correcting area of triangles and finding the area of a trapezoid. All trapezoids on page 157 are due tomorrow. Most of you were done before you left.

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Friday May 8, 2009
We started out watching the brain pop video to remind us of area. We then met our shape buddy. This shape is going to be used to finish our area as well as volume and surface area sections. We are going to be done this unit by next week so watch for quizzes coming up! Your homework today is page page 157 # all the triangles. This is due for Monday. If you are not done... SEE YOU AT LUNCH!

Thursday May 7, 2009
The first part of the morning we spent in the auditorium learning how to create a postivie digital footprint. Ask your child about this mornings presentation. After our presentation we had 3 - 30 minute classes. During that time we focused on area. We are going to complete area tomorrow and head on to surface area. No homework tonight.

Wednesday May 6, 2009
The day was exploring what career would be best suited for you. What did you find out?

Tuesday May 5, 2009
We spent an awesome morning at Sunningdale School. Great job guys!!!! It is nice to see Chewy pride. I am proud to be your teacher!

Monday May 4, 2009
We spent the morning getting ready for Sunningdale Pirate Experience. Wow! Great job with your presentations. The grade 1 and 2's are going to have soooooooooooooo much fun. See you at Sunningdale at 8:40am.

Friday May 1, 2009
Today we finished up our area and perimeter quiz. While some people were finishing up the quizzes we watched "Till Debt Do Us Part" on [|www.slice.ca]. We are going to finish up area and moving on to volume next week.

Thursday April 30, 2009
We are working on our budgetting. Did you get yours done? I think so. Isn't it amazing how much it costs to live???? Tomorrow we are moving on to percentages/fractions/decimals. We need to know how to calculate credit card debt. What is credit card debt anyways????

Wednesday April 29, 2009
Today we worked on reviewing perimeter and area. Did you pay attention? I hope so because we had a quiz on perimeter and area right after the review. There were A LOT of blanks so we are going to finish off tomorrow. Did you remember to finish your budget? If not, you probably had a phone call home and had to sit in a DT situation. That is no fun!

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Tuesday April 28, 2009
Today we spent the morning getting ready for our trip to Sunningdale Elementary School. You were provided 3 hours to make sure your centers are ready to go. You will be presenting your lesson to your peers on Monday. If your group can not present or is not ready you will NOT be going to Sunningdale on Tuesday.

Monday April 27, 2009
We watched "Till Debt Do Us Part" today. We then moved on to discuss creating your budget sheet. Your job is to talk with your home to figure out what you need to budget with each section. This is due on Wednesday. If you do not have this finished you will be making phone calls at noon to finish this assignment. I am giving you 48 hours notice on this assignment. Get it done so you don't have to stay at lunch.

We then moved on to talking about our court measurements. You will have a perimeter and area quiz soon. Be prepared! You can use your formula finder sheet for all quizzes in this unit. Make sure you keep yours up to date. Don't lose it!!!!

Friday April 24, 2009
Today we are going to follow up with our gym activity. We are then going to move on to finding area. You need to have your formula finder to be successful in this part of our unit. How are you doing so far?

Thursday April 23, 2009
We are spending the morning in the gym. Hey who knew math could be done in the gym? There is math all around you. You just have to take the time to see it.

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day!! Do your part and pick up a piece of garbage. Don't be a part of the problem, be a part of the solution!!!

We spent the morning watching the performances of Romeo and Juliet. Wow! Great job guys. Your perimeter questions are due tomorrow. If you are not done you are going to be spending time with me at noon to get it done. How fun is that??????? We are moving on to area tomorrow.

Tuesday April 21, 2009
We are starting off with mental math to get the math brains flowing. We are then going over our assignment from yesterday. Are you finished? If not, see you at noon. We are then moving onto finding perimeter of various shapes. Remember finding perimeter is just adding up the sides. Don't make it harder than it is. Finding area is a little more difficult because you need the formula to get the correct answer.

Monday April 20, 2009
Hey how was your break? I hope you had a good 10 days off school. e are back to what we do best... learn. You guys are awesome you just have to pull it together for the last 2 1/2 months of grade 9.

Ok, today we are introducing polygons. You need to open up the word document. Using the links located on the intro to polygons, find the following information to complete your notes. You have two choices 1) complete the notes electronically 2) print off your notes (make sure you have enough space to write down all the information) and fill in the notes by hand. The choice is yours. You will only be given 1 class to work on this (it is the class that is happening right now - get the hint!)



Thursday April 9, 2009
Today you presented your groups from SIAST. Each group presented their highlights of Tuesday's experience.

Wednesday April 8, 2009
You worked on your Algebra review. How did you do?

Tuesday April 7, 2009
We were at SIAST today. Did you have fun? You do have a test tomorrow. Are you ready?

Thursday April 2, 2009
The morning started off a little "off". We have to remember to be polite and RESPECTFUL to all in the class. If you don't know what I am talking about please ask your child what happened this morning and what the consequences were.

We started our class finishing how to decode word problems. It is CRITICAL that you underline the number words and circle the doing or operational words. You guys didn't do a bad job. Some of you decided to quit before you started. Don't be a quitter. Work through it and you will have success. Success comes to those who try!!! You needed to have "X Marks the Spot" done for Monday.

Wednesday April 1, 2009
April Fools! Did you check out Mr. Young's car on the home page. Today we did some mental math and moved on to decoding word problems. Did you get all your vocabulary words? We are going to continue to decode word problems tomorrow.

Tuesday March 31, 2009
We filled out our grade 10 registration sheets today. There were three of you without your sheets turned in and couldn't register. GET THE SHEETS IN!

When we were finished we did a quiz on type 1 to 3 equations. It looked oddly familiar to what we corrected yesterday in class. All that has changed is the numbers in the questions.

Monday March 30, 2009
We worked on getting ready for tomorrows quiz. We corrected 5.1 to 5.3 and answered any questions that you may have. Are you using your time wisely? We will find out tomorrow to see how you did on the quiz.

Thursday March 26, 2009
Hey did you do ok today on your Type 1 to 3 Check in????? We are going to go over your answers on Monday. Have a great weekend.



Wednesday March 25, 2009
We spent the majority of the morning in ELA. We did have time at the end of the morning to work on things you needed to get caught up on. Are you ready for type 3 quiz? How will you do tomorrow?

Tuesday March 24, 2009
We are continuing on with 3 step equations. I am doing a homework check...Are you done? If not, you spent some time with me at lunch! We are moving on to distribution with equations. Not difficult just one more piece of the puzzle. All I am asking that you try, try, try... Quitting is not an option! You worked in groups on page 47. You need to finish a minimum of 10 questions each person... Don't cheat by doing nothing.

Monday March 23, 2009
Type 3 equations is the hot topic of today. We reviewed how to go about solving the equations by watching the videos below. You were assigned page 46 #1-20. (1-10 were from the other day). Have them done for tomorrow please! If you need help make sure you ask because both Ms. Berry and myself are there to help you.

Thursday March 19, 2009
We did grade 10 registration today. Make sure you talk to your teachers if you don't understand what classes you are to be taking.

How did you do on your type 1 and 2 quiz? You will get your marks back on Monday. Then you have another short week next week. Wow How lucky are you? We will be continuing on with type 3 equations. By Wed, we are moving on to word problems. Don't freat... you will be ok.

Wednesday March 18, 2009
We are working on three step equations. It is just one more step than type 2. You can do it!!!!! []

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Tuesday March 17, 2009
Today was an off day. We are getting into different territory with equations. Some of you are getting some behaviours that are not really working in the classroom. Let's try and work on this. We corrected our type 1 and 2 Check in. You will have a quiz on this tomorrow. We then started type 3 equations. No homework was assigned today. Just being prepared for your test.

Monday March 16, 2009
Happy monday! We reviewed two step equations (watch the video if you missed it). We then did a type 1 and 2 check in to see if you are understanding equations like you are indicating to Mrs. Berry and myself. How did you do? Are you feeling comfortable? I hope so because we are moving on to three step equations. media type="youtube" key="9HT6ED0MJtc" height="344" width="425"

Friday March 13, 2009
Our morning started with the Chewy Family participating in subject exploration. This is where you got to listen to grade 10 teachers and the elective classes that they teach. Next week we will be choosing our grade 10 classes. After that we had 45 min of math and 45 min of ELA. In math we worked on solving type 2 equations. You are having a test on Monday to see how well you are doing at type 1 and 2 equations. Are you ready?

Thursday March 12, 2009
Get ready because your two step equation quiz is happening tomorrow. You worked on equations all day today are you ready? Check out page 45 to make sure.

Wednesday March 11, 2009
Today was a day about two step equations. How did you do? By the looks of things you were understanding how to do it. Make sure you always add or subtract then multiply or divide. Watch the video below if you are still having difficutly. There was three questions for homework.

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Tuesday March 10, 2009
Ok, we finished up our type 1 equations adding in fractions and decimals. It is getting a little more difficult but you need to stay focused and not avoid the work. We did work on the board today. A quiz is coming up in your near future.

Monday March 9, 2009
Today we studied for your science exam. How is you do?

Friday March 6, 2009
Today it was all about equations. Firstly students created posters on one step equations. It was their job to make a poster to teach us how to do one step equations. After they were done that they did a quiz on one step equations. No homework for the weekend. If you are still stuck watch the youtube videos below.

Thursday March 5, 2009
We finished up solving step one equations. You have a quiz tomorrow. We are also going to create posters to remind us how to do type 1 equations. Your homework was to finish page 44 B any 20.

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Wednesday March 4, 2009
Happy World Math Day!!! How did you do? Go to [|www.worldmathsday.com] to see what we did today. Tomorrow we are continuing on with one step equations. Quiz on Friday!!!

Tuesday March 3, 2009
We finished up type 1 equations today. We need to remember to do the opposite. Don't forget that adding and subtracting are opposites and so is multiplying and dividing. Adding can not go with multiplication. Adding can only go with subtracting. Your assignment is all of page 43 and it is due on Thursday. If you are not done... You will spend time with Ms. Rowe.

Monday March 2, 2009
Equations... What do you know about an unknown variable? We did examples 1 and 2 in your notes today. Your assignment is page 43 #1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28

Friday February 27, 2009
Happy Birthday Mr. Young!!! Today we completed working on multiplying binomials with binomials. You had 5 questions for homework. If you missed here they are; 1) (x+3)(x+4) 2) (y+7)(y+2) 3) (x+2)(x-5) 4) (x-3)(x+9) 5) (x+1)(x+2).

Hint - Remember to split up the first bracket and have it multiply with the second bracket - x(x+4) +3(x+4)

Thursday February 26, 2009
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Wednesday February 25, 2009
BEDMAS was the topic of today. We practiced doing order of operations because it is important to keep up with the skill. We also did a quiz on division of polynomials. We had practice and then quiz time!

Tuesday February 24, 2009
We worked more on division of polynomials today. We also had an opprotunity to do some board work. No homework.

**Monday February 23. 2009**
Happy first day back after break. Today we divided polynomials. I your notes it is under 4.9 and 4.10. Your assignment was page 154 C #1-12 and Page 158 A # 1-10. It is challenging to get your brain back into math... Take the time. The biggest wall you seem to be hitting is knowing your multiplication tables. It is hard to divide and reduce fractions when you don't have your multiplication tables down pat. Having a calculator will help you but it won't if you don't have one!!!

Here is a link that helps us with the whole polynomial unit.
http://308.wikispaces.com/file/view/Polynomial+Functions_2.ppt#256,1,Polynomial Functions

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Wednesday February 11, 2009
You did your scientific notation quiz again! How did you do?

Tuesday February 10, 2009
Easy day... We watched musical today. You also had a little bit of time to work on Scientific Notation. Yes you are doing that in science but is it a math concept and on our curriculum. We are aiming for a second chance in writing your science quiz. Take advantage and ask for help.

Monday February 9, 2009
We are working on distribution with addition or subtraction. You are going to see questions like 4x + 5(5x - 2). You were given 6 puzzler sheets to work on. The great thing about puzzle sheets that the answers are on them, you just have to know how to do the question. If you are having trouble... ASK!

Here is a BEDMAS review if you need it.

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Thursday February 5, 2009
Today we corrected our gathering of like terms quiz. Gathering of like terms can be difficutly if you are not keeping on top of your homework and trying in class. If you are still having difficulty make sure you ASK!!!! Math takes effort, it is up to you to make the choice!

We moved on the distribution. Watch the video above if you are having difficulty. You were to finish 6 questions.

Wednesday Feb 4, 2009
We took our time to review adding and subtracting polynomials with brackets (2a+3b) - (5a - 10b). The negative sign in front of the bracket changes the signs in the bracket. Therefore the -(5a-10b) will become -5a + 10b. The last 1/2 of the class was working through your adding and subtracting polynomial quiz. Tomorrow we are multiplying using the distribution property.

Tuesday February 3, 2009
Wow! Who knew those negative signs could cause so much trouble!!!!! Watch them because they are tricky, tricky, tricky. Today we corrected page 140 any 6 and page 150 # 1-10. We also did Page 150 # 11-20. There will be a polynomial quiz tomorrow on adding and subtracting. Remember those pesky signs.

Distributive property is also something that we revisited today. Remember the lollipops? Did you get one? Where you left out? When you are multiplying make sure you distribute to all things within the brakets. Watch the video if you are still having difficutly.

Monday February 2, 2009
We worked on subtracting polynomials today. The negative sign in front of your brackets changes the signs in the bracket. See your notes for further examples. Your assignment today is page 149 - Choose 6 from this page (this is just dropping the brackets and gathering like terms - do not change any signs) and page 150 C #1-10. media type="youtube" key="KpypHwYvroo" height="344" width="425"

Friday January 30, 2009
Happy last day of January!!! Your job is to finish your wiki pages. 1) Put your exponent notes into a Word document and put it on your page. 2) Now... Put everything on your wiki that you had difficulty with. I should be able to see everything you need to improve. If you can identify it you can change it! 3) Get Ms. Rowe to approve your wiki page. 4) Go to the link below and play some equation games.

After you have completed your wiki page go to the following site and work on those quick facts.


 * http://www.gamequarium.com/prealgebra.html**

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Thursday January 29, 2009
We are going to be checking over our midterms and getting ready to be putting some information on our wiki space. We are also moving on with polynomials. Multiplying and dividing is the next thing we will be doing.

Tuesday January 20, 2009
Today we finished up or "Try On Midterm". We also corrected it individually. You were given your midterm back so we can figure out what you don't fully understand. Tomorrow and every tutorial after that we need to work on the skills you are still not understanding. Do NOT avoid your work. Avoidance does not lead to success. Tackle your math head on and you will have success.

Monday January 19, 2009
Today was an important day... We did our "Try On Your Midterm" practice test. If you are not done, don't worry because you have tomorrow to work on it. We are getting ready to write your math midterm. Relax and ASK QUESTIONS when you are having difficulty!!!

Friday January 16, 2009
We completed our math review today. Included is the answer key if you need more help. On Monday you are going to "try on" your midterm. Be ready because this is two important days for you to be here. How often can you see your midterm before your midterm?

ANSWER KEY!!!!

Thursday January 15, 2009
Completing part of our math review was the task today. We were in three groups and worked through the review. We will finish the review tomorrow to get ready for our "try on" midterm on Monday and Tuesday. If you have lost your review look under Friday January 9th to find it.

Wednesday January 14, 2009
Today you were suppose to have Page 148 #1-20 completed. We corrected and checked to see if there was any problems. I then had to you finish #21-30 for marks. If you have not handed that in yet it is sitting at a zero. You then were suppose to spend the rest of the class working on your math review which is due on Friday.

Only you can prepared youself for your math exam. I know math isn't everyone's favorite subject (why I don't understand) but you need to get through this class. You need to do work! There is no way around it. Asking for help when you don't understand it is the only way to go. You can ask myself or Mrs. Berry during class time or after class time. You can check the wiki and I put on extra help things for you. Your parents can help you...... JUST GET HELP!!!

Tuesday January 13, 2009
Wow what a snowy day! We are working on adding and subtracting polynomials (AKA - collecting like terms). These are the questions that we are using our colors. You need to put the terms together that are the same. We working on Page 147 B - any 10. This is subtracting like terms. For example 9x, 5x would equal 9x-5x = 4x. Remember you just subtract the numbers and the variable will tag along. The variable does nothing but tag along, it doesn't change, just tags along. Your job for tomorrow is to have page 148 #1-20 done. You were given enough time in class to have a large marjority of them done. If not... you have HOMEWORK!

Monday January 12, 2009
Today was the best day... No math! You had a flag test and ELA today. Your job is to work on your math review!!!

Friday January 9, 2009
We reviewed collecting like terms. You were also handed out a math review for your midterm. It is YOUR job to start to review on your own. I will be giving you little class time to work on your review. We did no homework as in collecting like terms. Your homework is your review!



Thursday January 8, 2009
Gathering like terms is the way to go! Below are some videos that might help you. Remember that only the things that are the same can go together. Your homework is to complete the "Like Term" sheet and page 147 A - you choose any 10. If you are having troubles... ASK, ASK, ASK, ASK!

Wednesday January 7, 2009
Merry Christmas! Today was a day of color. We are working on collecting like terms. We did some examples and wrote some like terms. We are working on the "like terms" sheet in 4.2, a-e is due for tomorrow.

Here are a couple of videos that will help us during the next week. Watch them and be surpized when it make sense to you!

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Tuesday January 6, 2009
We worked on vocabulary today. A constant is a lonely number (9). A coefficient is a number with a variable buddy (9x). We worked on page 143 and 144. We did only G on page 144. Ignore the questions with the word "degree" in it. Complete all the rest of the questions that do not have the word "degree" in it.

Monday January 5, 2009
Helloooo and welcome to 2009. We started off our day with some highlights from our break. Sounds like you guys had a good two weeks off. We then moved into polynomials. They may sound scary but are pretty easy if you take the time. We did vocabulary today. You need to know what is a : term, polynomial, monomial, binomial and trinomial. I've included the notes to help you out. We did page 143 #A and E for tomorrow. P olynomials (These are terms that you __MUST__ remember) v term - any //expression// written as a //product// or //quotient//; an expression is a group of symbols representing numbers and operations. 3xy or 2m³ or -5x³y²z. ( but not **3x + 5y because this includes addition of two terms) v l **ike terms** - terms that have the same variables raised to the same exponent. 3x² and -2x² note: the same base ( x ) with the same exponent ( ² ) v ** polynomial ** - an expression consisting of one or more terms. o **__ mono __ mial ** - polynomial with only **__1__ **term 3x² or 5/z or -16y or  -5x³ y² z o  **__ bi __ nomial ** - polynomial with only **__2__ **terms 3x² + 5 or -16y + 2x or -5x³y²z - 3xy o **__ tri __ nomia l ** - polynomial with only **__3__ **terms 2x² + 5y +1z or 2x or -5x³y²z - 3xy² **remember a single //term// is a **//product// or //quotient// v coefficient ** - the numerical factor of a term. The coefficient of -3x² y is -3. The coefficient of a³ b4c² is 1. v ** degree ** of a term - the sum of the number of times each variable appears as a factor The degree of the term 5x³y³z is 7 because 3 + 3 + 1 = 7. v ** degree ** of a polynomial - the greatest of the degrees of its terms
 * 1 ** is the degree of the binomial, -16y + 2x
 * 3** is the degree of the monomial, 3xy² ( note: 1 + 2)
 * 11** is the degree of the trinomial, 3xy² - 7x + 4x6y5 ( note: 6 + 5)

Friday December 19, 2008
WE ARE HERE.... CHRISTMAS BREAK!!!! We ended 2008 with clean, clean, clean. You should have a well put together binder and a spotless locker. We ended the day with a ROCKIN' performance at Winter Lit. Yeah!!!!! Way to go Chewbaccian Peacockians!!!

Thursday December 18, 2008
Yeah!!! One day till Christmas break. We finished off our unit with a quiz today on all our exponent rules we've done so far. If you were absent you will have to make that quiz up. You guys are an awesome class. Believe in yourself and your math skills!!

Wednesday December 17, 2008
We started our morning with Geo Challenge. Congratulations to Riley Winter who is our winner. Way to go. After that you had the pleasure to work with Mr. Lys on your exponent rules. He said you did pretty darn good. You will have a quiz on what you worked on today. Don't worry you will do fine.

Tuesday December 16, 2008
We started the morning creating a poster of our exponent rules for 10 marks. If you didn't get yours done you better come in and create it. We spent the rest of the morning working on self confidence in front of a group and learning to work as a group to complete a common goal. Parents... If you would like to see the end product you will have to come to Peacock on Friday at 12:45 to watch your son or daughter present their works of art!

Monday December 15, 2008
It IS begining to look a lot like Chirstmas! Yahoo. Hey we were at Cornerstone and Prince Arthur today. You guys ROCKED!!!!!!!!!

Friday December 12, 2008
A little review... Now it is your job to create a poster on the rules we've learned. Your wiki page should be caught up as well as your journals. No homework was assigned for the weekend... unless you are not done your journal or wiki page.

__Zero Exponent Rule__

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Thursday December 11, 2008
First we corrected page 186. We then moved on to more power to a power and then the dreadeddddddddddddddddd //__BEDMAS.__// In between power to a power and BEDMAS we did a little check up quiz on power to a power which the rule is "keep the base and multiply the exponent".

Wednesday December 10, 2008
What is the rule for "power to a power"? Keep the base and multiply the exponent!!! We talked again about distribution. Remember the lollipops? If you didn't get one you probably do. Your job was to complete Page 186 C #1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. A power to a power quiz is going to happen tomorrow! Ask if you need help. Not one of you showed up for tutorial today.

If you have exponent questions check out this web site!!! http://www.purplemath.com/modules/exponent.htm

Tuesday December 9, 2008
Today was "Mr. Harris Day". Thanks Mr. Harris!!!! You reviewed the division rules and then wrote a quiz. Remember the questions on the quiz were the ones the class made up. How did you do on the quiz?

After the quiz you got a lollipop. What was that for? Distriubution rule was talked about after. Make sure when you multiply you distribute to everything. Don't forget! You were assigned page 186 #11-30.

Monday December 8, 2008
Multiplication rule - Keep the base and add the exponents Division rule - Keep the base and subtract the exponents Power to a power - keep the base and multiply the exponents

Correct - 14 make up questions Page 184# 8,11,10,12,13,14,15,

We took up our questions from division and we started the power to a power rule. There is a division quiz tomorrow. __I would check over the 14 questions__ we took up on the board. Your homework is page 185 #1-45 (try your best all you are doing is multiplying the exponents and keep the base the same!).

Thursday December 4, 2008
Today was a day of fun! We got our room Christmas ready... Math at Christmastime was our theme. Then we were introduced to Lit! Be on board and have fun!

Have a great long weekend. Power to a power when we get back on Monday.

Wednesday December 3, 2008
Hey DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!!! Having your homework done regularly is a good thing! You are responsible for working on division of exponents. We tested multiplication today and you should see your mark on your progress report.

Tuesday December 2, 2008
Firstly we are correcting our assignment. If you are not done... see you at lunch. We then are moving on to more division of exponents. The rule is "deep the base and subtract the exponents". Our assignment today is the 14 questions that you made up!!! If you have any question see me (Ms. Rowe).

Monday December 1, 2008
We are mulitiplying exponents "Keep the base and add the exponent". If you are still confused watch the youtube video on exponent rules.

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Friday November 28, 2008
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/exponent.htm is a great site to help you with your exponent rules. You can also try this link... http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/logs/log3/log3.html

You job today was to have your wiki page done. You should have a funny cartoon as well as the first rule... When multiplying keep the base and add the exponent. Monday we are moving onto dividing.

Thursday November 27, 2008
What an awesome day!!!! Thanks for the birthday wishes! We did our real world project today. Your job was to complete your math, ELA and social studies assignments to finish. Nicole you need to complete the package of math that was sent to you. Tomorrow we are going to finish multiplication rules of exponents and moving on to the division rules.

Remember to think of what we can do to our classroom for the Christmas Decorating contest!!!

Wednesday November 26, 2008
We started the morning with a quiz on exponents. We then corrected page 178 all. Next we moved onto multiplying exponents. The rule is "Keep the base and add the exponent when the bases are the same.". Homework is page 181 A - all. Be done for tomorrow.

Tuesday November 25, 2008
We are continuing to work on EXPONENTS... Remember "I am not afraid of exponents, I am smarter than exponents!!". We finished page 178 all. A lot of work but you were given most of the class to work on it! Don't sweat the small stuff. Try your best!!

Remember to have your own math page by the end of the week!

Monday November 24, 2008
We finished up our rational unit - exponents here we come! Be patient with exponents don't rush them. Remember "I am not afriaid of exponents! I am smarter than expoents". Your job is to complete the first page in your chapter 13 booklet. If you have any questions make sure you ask!

Thursday November 20, 2008
We worked on our "Real World" project today. We were in groups and worked cooperatively on our assignment. Assignment presentations are going to happen during the week of November 24th to 28th (yes that is next week!). Your job is to be prepared to present. If you are asking what presentation???? Check the home page to get all the information.

Wednesday November 19, 2008
We completed our unit test today (Thank you Mr. Lys!). Tomorrow we are working on our "Real World" math project in your groups. Remember you do not want to be the one who doesn't work to 100%.

On Monday we are moving on to the land of exponents!

Tuesday November 18, 2008
What is GRASS???????? G - given R - required A - analyze S - solve S - sentence

We worked on our word problems today and then moved onto working on our unit exam. We will complete our unit exam tomorrow. Then it is off to the world of exponents!!!! Yahoo!

Monday November 17, 2008
We are getting ready for our quiz tomorrow. We also did the dreaded "Word Problems". For tomorrow you need to have the last two problems, that are in your notes, completed. Remember is you don't understand... just TRY!!!! Quiz tomorrow.

Friday November 14, 2008
Wow did you guys do awesome on your quizzes. Let your parents know. We completed our final check up for this unit. If you are not done your check up it is due for homework. We will be having a test on Tuesday. Be prepared! Make sure you have all your HIP done for Monday.

Thursday November 13, 2008
We corrected 5.5 and 5.8 handout. We also corrected our 10 Rational questions that we did yesterday. To finish the class off we completed our Check Up #2 for the Rational unit. Our unit test will be on Tuesday November 17. I will be in the building for extra help on Friday and Monday. All you have to do is ask to get extra help.

Wednesday November 12, 2008
It is journal time!!!! 2.8 to 2.9 is due for Friday. You will be HIPed if you are not done your work. As well we did 20 questions on Rational numbers for tomorrow. Test/Quiz on Thursday (yes that is tomorrow).

Monday November 10, 2008
Slippery as it was there was still class. We completed our quiz from Friday as well we were getting prepared for our unit quiz coming up at the end of the week.

Friday November 7, 2008
We did a quiz on adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals (rational numbers)

Thursday November 6, 2008
BEDMAS!

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Puzzle races today. If you didn't get your puzzles, see Ms. Rowe.

Tuesday November 4, 2008
We completed BEDMAS with Rational Numbers Your assignment Page 89 A

Monday November 3, 2008
Your assignment for the day is Page 65 A