Mr. Belouin's 7th Grade Accelerated Pre-Algebra Assignments

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RED assignments indicate quiz or test.  Quiz or tests will be continually assigned until the date of the assessment.

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Date

Assignment
7 September 2006       Due 8 September 2006
  • Have parents sign syllabus, homework expectation, and grading policy page you printed from link above.
  • Access the on-line text book and check it out.  Remember the logon and password.
8 September 2006      Due:                                11 September 2006    
11 September 2006      Due:                                12 September 2006    
  • Create mnemonic device for remembering the parts of the Problem-Solving Framework:  Explore, Plan, Solve, Examine.
  • Read and study the words and their associated operations on PAGE 11 in your text.
12 September 2006      Due:                                13 September 2006    
  • Lesson 1-2:  Complete problems 13-28 all, 41, 42.
13 September 2006      Due:                                14 September 2006    
  • Lesson 1-3:  Complete problems 28-30 all, 33-42 all, 45-47 all, 48 and 49.
  • QUIZ:  14 September 2006:  Order of Operations
14 September 2006      Due:                                15 September 2006    
  • Go to the psychic website http://www.flashpsychic.com/ . On this site you will see several supposedly psychic games whereby the computer will tell you what you are thinking after you have chosen a secret number that you only know.   Try it, play the 'Original Vanilla' one, located in the first row on the left.  Tomorrow, we will debunk the idea that it can 'read your mind'!!!!
15 September 2006      Due:                                18 September 2006    
  • Create a tab study card stack like the model we created in class.   Remember, regardless of whether you make one or two, there should be enough room for 20 usable tabs.
18 September 2006      Due:                                19 September 2006    
  • Finish putting the Properties discussed in class on your tab-study cards.  Properties so far are Commutative, Associative, Zero, and Identity Properties.
19 September 2006      Due:                                20 September 2006    
  • Lesson 1-4:   Complete problems15-25 odd, 35-36, 39-47 all.
20 September 2006      Due:                                22 September 2006    
  • Complete vocabulary crossword puzzle.
  • QUIZ:  Friday 22 September 2006: Evaluate variable expressions, translate problem situations to variable expressions, define, identify, and apply the Properties studied to date.
22 September 2006      Due:                                25 September 2006    
  • Lesson 1-5:  Read the lesson completely.
25 September 2006      Due:                                26 September 2006    
  • Lesson 1-5:    Complete problems 15-21 odd, 48, 50-53, 54.
26 September 2006      Due:                                27 September 2006    
  • Read Lesson 1-6 and Lesson 2-6.
  • Complete the graphing handout.
27 September 2006      Due:                                28 September 2006    
  • Lesson 1-6: 24, 25, 28-30.
  • Lesson 2-6: 13-34 all.
28 September 2006      Due:                                29 September 2006    
  • Begin studying for the test. Do the math, don't read it.
  • TEST:  Tuesday 3 October 2006:   Sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, and 2-6.
29 September 2006      Due:                                2 October 2006    
  • Study for the test. Do the math, don't read it.
  • TEST:  Tuesday 3 October 2006:   Sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, and 2-6.
2 October 2006        Due:                                4 October 2006    
  • For Wednesday: Lesson 2-1: complete problems 20-25, 36-43, 48-59.
  • TEST:  Tuesday 3 October 2006:   Sections 1-1, 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 1-5, 1-6, and 2-6.
3 October 2006        Due:                                4 October 2006    
  • For Wednesday: Lesson 2-1: complete problems 20-25, 36-43, 48-59.
4 October 2006        Due:                                5 October 2006    
  • Lesson 2-2: 13-29 odd, 32-39 all, 40, 41.
  • Lesson 2-3: 14-37 all, 49-51, 54.
5 October 2006        Due:                                6 October 2006    
  • Lesson 2-4: 16-32 evens, 34, 35, 36-47 all, 54, 55
  • Lesson 2-5: 12-23 all, 34-36, 37
6 October 2006        Due:                                10 October 2006    
  • QUIZ: Tuesday, 10 October 2006:    Number Systems, their symbol, name, and definition.
10 October 2006        Due:                                11 October 2006    
  • Lesson 3-1:  complete problems 24-49 all.  Be sure to show each step, rewrite subtraction to addition, and simplify.
  • TEST:  Friday 13 October 2006:   Chapter 2 Sections 2-1 through 2-5.  This includes all the number systems, their symbols, names, and definitions.
11 October 2006        Due:                                12 October 2006    
  • Lesson 3-2:  complete problems 23-49 odd, 50-55 all.
  • TEST:  Friday 13 October 2006:   Chapter 2 Sections 2-1 through 2-5.  This includes all the number systems, their symbols, names, and definitions.
17 October 2006        Due:                                18 October 2006    
  • Study for Test on Distributive Property
  • TEST:  Friday 20 October 2006:   Distributive Property, simplifying expressions.
18 October 2006        Due:                                19 October 2006    
  • Page 729; Section 3-3; complete problems 1-21 odd.
  • TEST:  Friday 20 October 2006:   Distributive Property, simplifying expressions.
19 October 2006        Due:                                20 October 2006    
  • Page 729; Section 3-4; complete problems 1-21 odd.
  • TEST:  Friday 20 October 2006:   Distributive Property, simplifying expressions.
20 October 2006        Due:                                23 October 2006    
  • Page 729; Section 3-4; complete problems 1-21 odd.
23 October 2006        Due:                                24 October 2006    
  • Page 729; Section 3-3; complete problems 2-20 evens
  • Page 729; Section 3-3; complete problems 2-20 evens
24 October 2006        Due:                                25 October 2006    
  • Page 729; Section 3-3; complete problems 2-20 evens
  • Page 729; Section 3-3; complete problems 2-20 evens
25 October 2006        Due:                                26 October 2006    
  • Page 729; Section 3-3; complete problems 2-20 evens
  • Page 729; Section 3-3; complete problems 2-20 evens
26 October 2006        Due:                                27 October 2006    
  • Study for quiz.
  • QUIZ:  Monday 30 October 2006:   Solve one-step equations.
27 October 2006        Due:                                30 October 2006    
  • Study for quiz.
  • QUIZ:  Monday 30 October 2006:   Solve one-step equations.
30 October 2006        Due:                                31 October 2006    
  • Lesson 3-5:  Complete problems 13-29 multiples of 3, 35-46 all, 47-49 all.
31 October 2006        Due:                                1 November 2006    
  • Complete the solving equations worksheet.  Do all problems.
  • No downloadable copy is available.
1 November 2006        Due:                                2 November 2006    
  • Study for quiz.
  • QUIZ:  2 November 2006:  Solve two-step equations.
2 November 2006        Due:                                 3 November 2006    
  • Read Lesson 3-6
3 November 2006        Due:                                6 November 2006    
  • Lesson 3-6:  Complete problems 8-23 all, and 26.
6 November 2006        Due:                                7 November 2006    
  • Lesson 3-7: Complete problems 9-11, 12-16 evens, 20, 22, 23, 26, 28-31.
7 November 2006        Due:                                8 November 2006    
  • Complete problems 1-12 on the solving equations and formulas worksheet.
8 November 2006        Due:                                9 November 2006    
9 November 2006        Due:                                13 November 2006    
  • No homework this weekend.
  • TEST:  16 November 2006:  Solve equations and formulas (Chap. 3).
13 November 2006        Due:                                14 November 2006    
  • Section 7-1:  11-27 odd. 
  • Section 7-2:  11-29 odd.
  • TEST:  16 November 2006:  Solve equations and formulas (Chap. 3).
14 November 2006        Due:                                15 November 2006    
  • Study for test and READ lesson 4-2.
  • TEST:  16 November 2006:  Solve equations and formulas (Chap. 3).
15 November 2006        Due:                                16 November 2006    
  • Study for test.
  • TEST:  16 November 2006:  Solve equations and formulas (Chap. 3).
17 November 2006        Due:                                20 November 2006    
  • Lesson 4-2:  Complete problems 12-23 all, 40-42 all, 47, 49-51 all, and 58.
20 November 2006        Due:                                21 November 2006    
  • Lesson 4-6:  12-36 all.  Also study the Laws of Exponents.
27 November 2006        Due:                                28 November 2006    
  • READ Lesson 4-7: Negative Exponents.
28 November 2006        Due:                                29 November 2006    
  • Lesson 4-7:  complete problems 14-25,  36-39, and 47-53.
29 November 2006        Due:                                30 November 2006    
  • Study Rules of Exponents and use the classroom worksheet to practice.
30 November 2006        Due:                                1 December 2006    
  • Lesson 4-8:  Complete problems 12-28 evens, 30-34 all, 44-46 all.
  • TEST: 1 December 2006:  Place value, base 10 number system, powers of 10.
4 December 2006        Due:                                5 December 2006    
  • Complete Scientific Notation worksheet.
  • TEST: 6 December 2006:  All exponents and scientific notation.
5 December 2006        Due:                                6 December 2006    
  • TEST: 6 December 2006:  All exponents and scientific notation.
6 December 2006        Due:                                7 December 2006    
  • No homework tonight.
7 December 2006        Due:                                8 December 2006    
  • Lesson 4-1:  Complete problems 24-27, 28, 30, 32, 48, 49, 52-55.
8 December 2006        Due:                                11 December 2006    
  • Lesson 4-3:  Complete problems 14-41, 46.
11 December 2006        Due:                                12 December 2006    
  • Lesson 4-3:  Complete problems 14-41, 46.
12 December 2006        Due:                                13 December 2006    
  • Lesson 4-4:  Complete problems 20-40, multiples of 4, 54-57 all.
  • Quiz:  Wednesday 13 December 2006:  Identify all primes from 1 to 100.
13 December 2006        Due:                                14 December 2006    
  • Lesson 4-4 Enrichment worksheet.
14 December 2006        Due:                                15 December 2006    
  • Skill Practice:  Complete all even problems on page 713 and 715.
15 December 2006        Due:                                18 December 2006    
  • No homework this weekend.
18 December 2006        Due:                                19 December 2006    
  • Lesson 5-2:  Complete problems 16-27, 34-41, 44-46.
  • TEST Thursday 21 December 2006:   Sections 4-1, 4-3, 4-4, Decimals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic.
19 December 2006        Due:                                20 December 2006    
  • Worksheet on converting decimals to fractions.
  • TEST Thursday 21 December 2006:   Sections 4-1, 4-3, 4-4, Decimals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic.
20 December 2006        Due:                                21 December 2006    
  • TEST Thursday 21 December 2006:   Sections 4-1, 4-3, 4-4, Decimals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic.
21 December 2006        Due:                                2 January 2007   
  • No homework over the break.  Have a safe and enjoyable vacation.
2 January 2007        Due:                                3 January 2007   
  • Lesson 5-6:  Complete problems 15, 28-33 all, 42, 43, 56-59 all.
3 January 2007        Due:                                4 January 2007   
  • Lesson 5-5:  Complete problems 25-32, 39, 41, 42, 45-47.
5 January 2007        Due:                                8 January 2007   
  • Lesson 5-3:  Complete problems 13-33 odd, 38-43 all, 48. Also,  problems 3 and 4 on page 762
8 January 2007        Due:                                9 January 2007   
  • Page 734 Lesson 5-3:  Complete problems 16-19 all.
  • Quiz:  11 January 2007:  LCM, add/subtract/multiply rational numbers, solve equations with fractions.
9 January 2007        Due:                                10 January 2007   
  • Page 736 Lesson 5-9:  Complete problems 1-15 all..
  • Quiz:  11 January 2007:  LCM, add/subtract/multiply rational numbers, solve equations with fractions.
10 January 2007        Due:                                11 January 2007   
  • Lesson 5-4:  complete problems 17-39 odd, 40-45 all.
  • Quiz:  11 January 2007:  LCM, add/subtract/multiply rational numbers, solve equations with fractions.
11 January 2007        Due:                                12 January 2007   
  • Lesson 5-4:  complete problems 17-39 odd, 40-45 all.
12 January 2007        Due:                                16 January 2007   
  • Lesson 6-1:  Complete problems 16-45 all.
16 January 2007        Due:                                17 January 2007   
  • Lesson 6-2:  15-29 multiples of 3, 32-42 all.
17 January 2007        Due:                                18 January 2007   
  • Test Thursday on Rational Numbers.
  • Due Friday:   Lesson 6-3 problems 8-19, 24.
19 January 2007        Due:                                22 January 2007   
  • Scale and Proportions:  For the F4U-1 Corsair, use the measurements we found on the model (1:32 scale) and proportions to determine the actual dimensions of the following:  length of plane, height of pilot, length of propeller blade, diameter of prop.  Use http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F4U_Corsair as a reference to verify your calculations.
22 January 2007        Due:                                23 January 2007  
  • Lesson 6-4: Read and study lessons and examples.  Complete 17-39 odd, 40-42, 43-47 odd, 49 & 50
  • Read, study and prepare for Lesson 6-6.  Complete problems 4 - 12.
23 January 2007        Due:                                24 January 2007  
  • No homework tonight.
24 January 2007        Due:                                25 January 2007  
  • No homework tonight, BUT.... review the scale and proportions worked on in class using the models, maps, and blueprints.
25 January 2007        Due:                                26 January 2007  
  • No homework tonight.  We will complete the work on scale and proportions in class.
26 January 2007        Due:                                29 January 2007  
  • No homework.
29 January 2007        Due:                                30 January 2007  
  • Work on the ratio, rate and proportion worksheets from class.   Begin study for the test on this material.
30 January 2007        Due:                                31 January 2007  
  • Complete the worksheets on ratio, rate, and proportion. 
  • TEST:  FRIDAY 2 February 2007:    Ratios, Rates, and Proportions.
31 January 2007        Due:                                1 February 2007  
  • Complete the worksheets on ratio, rate, and proportion. 
  • TEST:  FRIDAY 2 February 2007:    Ratios, Rates, and Proportions.
1 February 2007        Due:                                2 February 2007  
  • TEST:  FRIDAY 2 February 2007:    Ratios, Rates, and Proportions.
2 February 2007        Due:                                5 February 2007  
  • No homework this weekend.
5 February 2007        Due:                                6 February 2007  
  • Lesson 6-7 in text:  Percent equation.   Complete the practice sheet on percent equations.
6 February 2007        Due:                                7 February 2007  
  • Lesson 6-7 in text:  Percent equation.   Complete the practice sheet on percent equations. BE SURE TO WRITE THE PERCENT PROPORTION OR EQUATION NEEDED TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM.
7 February 2007        Due:                                8 February 2007  
  • Lesson 6-7 in text:  Complete problems 4-41 all.  For problems 4-7 and 12-27, write an equation or proportion.  You do not need to solve.
8 February 2007        Due:                                9 February 2007  
  • Lesson 6-8:  Read the lesson and study the examples carefully.  From this, write a formula with defined variables to calculate the percent of change.  Your formula should include one subtraction expression.
9 February 2007        Due:                                12 February 2007  
  • Lesson 6-8:  Complete problems 10-24 all.
13 February 2007        Due:                                26 February 2007  
  • Lesson 6-6:  Read and study... complete the worksheet on percents, both sides.
  • Feb. 14, 15 Snow days.  Feb 16 Greek Fair.
  • Feb. 17-25 Winter Break
  • Test 27 February 2007:  Percent Proportion and Equations, Percent of Change, and Estimate with Percents.
26 February 2007        Due:                                27 February 2007  
  • Test 27 February 2007:  Percent Proportion and Equations, Percent of Change, and Estimate with Percents.
27 February 2007        Due:                                28 February 2007  
  • No homework tonight.
28 February 2007        Due:                                1 March 2007  
  • Lesson 7-4:  complete problems 13-29 odd, 43-46 all.
1 March 2007          Due:                                2 March 2007  
  • Complete worksheet on solving inequalities ... do even problems.
  • TEST Tuesday 6 March 2007:  Solving inequalities.   This test will be a short take-home test due on Wednesday 7 March.
2 March 2007          Due:                                5 March 2007  
  • Page 741, Lesson 7-6, problems 1-13
  • Page 764, problems 6-14
  • TEST Tuesday 6 March 2007:  Solving inequalities.   This test will be a short take-home test due on Wednesday 7 March.
5 March 2007          Due:                                6 March 2007  
  • Read Lesson 8-1.
  • TEST Tuesday 6 March 2007:  Solving inequalities.   This test will be a short take-home test due on Wednesday 7 March.
6 March 2007          Due:                                7 March 2007  
  • TEST Tuesday 6 March 2007:  Solving inequalities.   This test will be a short take-home test due on Wednesday 7 March.
7 March 2007          Due:                                8 March 2007  
  • No homework tonight.
8 March 2007          Due:                                9 March 2007  
  • Function and Function Notation Worksheet.  Complete all problems.
9 March 2007          Due:                                12 March 2007  
  • No homework tonight.
12 March 2007          Due:                                13 March 2007  
  • Lesson 8-2: problems 14-25 (find three solutions), 26-29, 38-41, 42-44.
13 March 2007          Due:                                15 March 2007  
  • Wellness Fair Wednesday. 
  • No homework assigned.
15 March 2007          Due:                                16 March 2007  
  • Lesson 8-3: complete problems 12-21, 31-33, 34-37.
16 March 2007          Due:                                19 March 2007  
  • X and Y intercept worksheet.
19 March 2007          Due:                                23 March 2007  
  • MCAS and Adviory Week.
23 March 2007          Due:                                26 March 2007  
  • Complete the Extra Credit Activity on Cryptology if you want.   This will be due on Monday, 26 March.  Otherwise, no homework.
27 March 2007          Due:                                28 March 2007  
  • Class 7-2: Lesson 8-4 problems 12-28 all.
  • Class 7-3: Read/study Lesson 8-4
  • Both Classes QUIZ: Wednesday on x and y intercepts and graphing.
28 March 2007          Due:                                29 March 2007  
  • Class 7-2: Lesson 8-4 Extra Practice Worksheet
  • Class 7-3: Lesson 8-4 problems 12-28 all.
29 March 2007          Due:                                30 March 2007  
  • Class 7-2: No homework.
  • Class 7-3: Lesson 8-4 Extra Practice Worksheet
30 March 2007          Due:                                2 April 2007  
  • Study Slope, Lesson 8-4.  Calculate it and the different types.
  • Possible quiz on slope, Monday 2 April 2007.
2 April 2007              Due:                                3 April 2007  
  • No homework tonight.
3 April 2007              Due:                                5 April 2007  
  • No school Wednesday 4 April.  All assignmets due on Thursday, 5 April.
  • Complete slope worksheet.
  • Quiz: Thursday 5 April 2007: Calculate the slope using a graph or ordered pairs.
5 April 2007              Due:                                6 April 2007  
  • Lesson 8-5: complete problems 4-20 all.
6 April 2007              Due:                                9 April 2007  
  • Lesson 8-5: Practice worksheet.
  • TEST Thursday 12 April 2007: Functions, x & y intercepts, graphing, and slope.
9 April 2007              Due:                                10 April 2007  
  • Lesson 8-6: Complete problems 12-17 all, 21-30 multiples of 3, 32-35 all.
  • TEST Thursday 12 April 2007: Functions, x & y intercepts, graphing, and slope.
10 April 2007              Due:                                11 April 2007  
  • Study for Test tonight.
  • TEST Thursday 12 April 2007: Functions, x & y intercepts, graphing, and slope.
11 April 2007              Due:                                12 April 2007  
  • Study for Test tonight.
  • TEST Thursday 12 April 2007: Functions, x & y intercepts, graphing, and slope.
12 April 2007              Due:                                13 April 2007  
  • No homework tonight.
13 April 2007              Due:                                22 April 2007  
  • Enjoy vacation.
23 April 2007              Due:                                24 April 2007  
  • No homework tonight.
24 April 2007              Due:                                25 April 2007  
  • Lesson 8-9: complete problems 9-11, 14-16, 21-23, 24-27.
25 April 2007              Due:                                26 April 2007  
  • Solve systems of equations by graphing worksheet.  Complete all problems. Remember to rewrite all standard form equations into slope-intercept form.
26 April 2007              Due:                                27 April 2007  
  • Solve systems of equations by Substitution worksheet.  Complete all problems. Remember to rewrite all standard form equations into slope-intercept form.
27 April 2007              Due:                                30 April 2007  
  • Solve systems of equations by Substitution worksheet.  Complete all problems. Remember to rewrite all standard form equations into slope-intercept form.  Due Monday.
30 April 2007              Due:                                1 May 2007  
  • Study solving systems of equations by graphing and substitution.
1 May 2007              Due:                                2 May 2007  
  • Solve the Ticket problem using your Systems of Equations Graphic Organizer.
  • TEST MONDAY 7 May 2007:  Solve Systems of Equations.
2 May 2007              Due:                                3 May 2007  
  • Study for Test on Monday using the handout provided.
  • TEST MONDAY 7 May 2007:  Solve Systems of Equations.
3 May 2007              Due:                                4 May 2007  
  • Study for Test on Monday using the handout provided.
  • TEST MONDAY 7 May 2007:  Solve Systems of Equations.
4 May 2007              Due:                                7 May 2007  
  • Study for Test on Monday using the handout provided.
  • TEST MONDAY 7 May 2007:  Solve Systems of Equations.
May 2007               Due:                                         11 May 2007  
  • Continue to find definitions and examples from your geometry packet.
11 May 2007              Due:                                14 May 2007  
  • No homework this weekend.
14 May 2007              Due:                                15 May 2007  
  • In the Geometry Packet:  Complete the Language of Geometry and Angle Relationships and Parallel Lines pages.
15 May 2007              Due:                                16 May 2007  
  • In the Geometry Packet:  Complete the Triangles and Congruent Triangles pages.
16 May 2007              Due:                                17 May 2007  
  • In the Geometry Packet:  Complete the worksheet on Similar Triangles and Indirect Measurement.
17 May 2007              Due:                                18 May 2007  
  • Study Quadrilateral page in packet.  Study the types (names) of different quadrilaterals and their characteristics.
18 May 2007              Due:                                21 May 2007  
  • Complete all problems on the Quadrilateral page of the packet.
  • TEST:  21 May 2007:  Test is on the first 5 pages of the geometry packet, along with 5 vocabulary words from your geometry dictionary.
21 May 2007              Due:                                25 May 2007  
  • MCAS Testing:  No homework.
29 May 2007              Due:                                30 May 2007  
  • Geometry Packet:  complete sections 11-7 and 11-8.
30 May 2007              Due:                                31 May 2007  
  • Geometry Packet:  complete section 11-9.
  • TEST:  4 June 2007:  Quadrilaterals, polygons, and transformations.
31 May 2007              Due:                                1 June 2007  
  • Geometry Packet:  complete section 12-1 and 12-2.
  • TEST:  4 June 2007:  Quadrilaterals, polygons, and transformations.
1 June 2007              Due:                                4 June 2007  
  • Study for test.
  • TEST:  4 June 2007:  Quadrilaterals, polygons, and transformations.
4 June 2007              Due:                                5 June 2007  
  • No homework.
5 June 2007              Due:                                6 June 2007  
  • Find all possible nets for a cube.
  • TEST:  6 June 2007:  Identify all 3D solids from class.
6 June 2007              Due:                                7 June 2007  
  • Worksheet 12-5: do probems 1, 4, 5, and 6.
7 June 2007              Due:                                8 June 2007  
  • Complete section 12-5: #2, #3; Section 12-6, #1-6; Section 12-7: #1-6.
8 June 2007              Due:                                11 June 2007  
  • Section 12-8: problems 1-8 all.
  • Remember to wear pants for Mondays dig.
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