Mr. Whalen's Math Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Algebra: Variables and Expressions

This week we will be learning about variables and expressions. You will be assigned to a group and from there you will guide yourself through the activities that I have listed.

5th period

1.VIDEO: Evaluating Expressions
2.VIDEO: Vocabulary Terms for Expressions: Constant, coefficent, variable, terms

Pentagon Group

1. VIDEO: What is a variable?
2. Worksheet: Solve for the variable (+/-).
3. VIDEO: Why don't we use a multiplication sign in algebra?
4. Mini Lesson: What is a coefficent? Guiding Video here.
5. Worksheet: Solve for variable (multiplying) (students write using a coefficent underneath given problem.

Square Group

1. VIDEO: Why don't we use a multiplication sign in algebra?
2. VIDEO: Evaluating Expressions
3. Textbook: Solving expressions with coefficents, pg. 453 1-10
4.

Triangle Group

1. VIDEO: Vocabulary Terms for Expressions: Constant, coefficent, variable, terms
2. Worksheet: Expression Vocabulary

Monday, January 12, 2015

Order of Operation Activities

Fun Games/Activities with Order of Operations
1. Matching
2. Operation SNOWMAN
3. Speed OOO
4. Flash Cards
5. OOO Connect 4
6. OOO Windmills! (YOU HAVE TO PICK LEVEL 7)
7. Find the correct operation
8. Order of Operations Millionaire
9. Fun! Create numbers 1-10 using the numbers they give you.

Circle Group
1. Solving Order of Operations Lesson

2. Tutorial with practice problems

3. Create a meme with your own creation for P-E-M-D-A-S

4. Make up work: Identify first step

Square Group and Triangle Group
1, Review Video (if needed) and attempt Worksheet
2. Solving when there is a number attached to the front of the parentheses

3. Lesson #2

Triangle Group
1. Create Problems (Level 4- hard at first)

2. Fun Brain (Levels 2-3)

Friday, January 9, 2015

The Order of Operations

Melissa 1 Melissa 2

1. Introduction Lesson or Pre-Test

2. Brain Pop

Monday, January 5, 2015

Exponent Activities

1. Click Here for Pirate Game
2. Exponent Battleship
3. Otter Race
4. Inequalities

Extra Activities for Thursday: It's was quite chilly this morning. So cold, in fact, that we had a two hour delay due to the bitter cold. Here are some fun links about weather in Binghamton over our history.