Monday, October 8, 2012

Week 8 - Practice PBA

Welcome back!
I hope that everyone had a restful break and is ready to work hard.

Pre-Algebra Announcements
This week we will continue our study of multi-step equations.  Additionally, we will begin training for the Problem-Based Assessments (PBAs).  The PBA is a district assessment that will be used to gauge student learning and progress throughout the year.  It is a real-world problem where students must use math to solve.  It is free-response (not multiple choice) and students will be graded on a rubric.  This is new this year.  On Tuesday, I will demonstrate how to solve a PBA.  On Wednesday, students will complete a practice PBA on their own.  Next Wednesday, they will take the official district PBA.

Homework and topics for this week are below:
Day/DateTopicHomework
Monday (10/8)Combining Like TermsTB Pg. 134 #13-18
(due Wed.)
Tuesday (10/9)PBA Demo / Multi-Step Equations
Wednesday (10/10)Practice PBAUnit 2 Quiz 3 Practice
(due Fri)
Thursday (10/11)Distributive Property Equations
Friday (10/12)Review & QuizNo HW - Quiz today


UCLA Math Announcements

This week we will be diving into equations and practicing Problem-Based Assessments.  The school district routinely uses interim assessments like this one to determine which students will be have two math classes or one, so it is important for students to try their best and show all work possible.  Homework for the week is below:

Monday (10/8) - Skill Builder 2 (SP 15)
Tuesday (10/9) - Quiz 11 Practice
Wednesday (10/10) -
Thursday (10/11) - Quiz 12 Practice
Friday (10/12) - No HW

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