GPS Algebra Support Classes
We began class by going over # 14 and 15 on page 365 in the Notetaking Guide. You were then given a chance to work with others in the class on # 16 (a and b). The solutions to # 16 were presented on the document camera by students in your class.
We discussed strategies for working through word problems.
1) Read the directions
2) Read the problem over and over until you understand it
3) If there is more than one question for a problem, focus only on one question at a time
4) Set the problem up mathematically
5) Solve (does your answer make sense?)
You were then given time to work with others in your class on # 17 and 18. We went through the solutions to these together.
You were told in class to be prepared for a vocabulary assessment tomorrow that will be graded for accuracy. So make sure you take some time to review the Unit 1 vocabulary. All of the vocabulary should be in your Sprial Notebook or in your notes from GPS Algebra.
The remaining class time was spent allowing you to work on or complete the GPS Algebra homework assignment (Review Worksheet for the Unit 1 Quiz) that is due today. The assignment asked you to complete at least 12 stars, but it was encouraged in class to complete all of the problems as they are all great problems in helping you prepare for the Quiz tomorrow in GPS Algebra.
GPS Algebra Classes
We began class with a three problem warm-up on Combination word problems. You were to copy the three problems, set up the Combination, and work it out.
When you completed this assignment, you were to get out the Review Worksheet for the Unit 1 Quiz and complete all problems that you did not complete for homework. Recall that you only had to complete enough problems to get 12 stars so the entire worksheet did not have to be completed for homework.
I called you up one-by-one and checked your warm-up problems for accuracy. If they were all correct, you received the solutions to the Review Worksheet for the Unit 1 Quiz and you could begin checking this assignment for accuracy. If they were not all correct, I marked the one(s) that were not and you were to try them again. Eventually, I put up the worked-out solutions on the document camera and answered any questions. I made sure that everyone received a copy of the solutions to the Review Worksheet for the Unit 1 Quiz.
I then spent the rest of the class period answering questions over the Review Worksheet for the Unit 1 Quiz.
The homework assignment for today is to study and prepare for the Unit 1 Quiz, which is tomorrow.
*Make sure to review all of the vocabulary that we have covered so far in Unit 1.
