Algebra Periods 2 & 8 HW

These past two weeks students have started chapter 4 and begun their study of complex equations. The HW has been:

Page 166 (1-21, 53)

Page 173 (11-22, 29-32, 44)

Page 177 (1-13) for the weekend

Period 8 students may not have my signature on their HW's because I have missed some afternoons with DCPS meetings and time off. Period 2 students should have my signature on their HW's showing they have earned credit. Most students will have to review each lesson in their textbook because the concepts have been very challenging.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Periods 2 & 8 HW

This week the algebra students prepared for and took the Chapter 3 Test on equations. It was a very challenging test and students will get them back next week. It is extremely important for students to review this test and do the Test Corrections because chapter 4 also involves equations. If students want to remain in the algebra program they must master equations going into next year. The HW for the week was:

1) Chapter 3 "Need to Know" study guide

2) Page 151 Chapter Review (1-7, 13-51) Odd #'s only

There is an extra credit design pattern for students to complete this weekend. The Logic Quiz was returned this week.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Periods 2 & 8 HW

This week students got back into the routine of daily lessons and HW. The two assignments due were:

1) Page 142 (1-14, 36-39)

2) Page 147 (1-21)

Over the weekend the algebra students began their review for Chapter 3 with a "Need to Know" study guide. Their Chapter 3 Unit test will be this week. Also, students took a logic quiz last Friday and it will be returned by the end of the week.

Mr. Sunukjian

PS. Look for a 4th Advisory letter coming home with students on Monday

Spring Break Math

Students did a great job giving their best effort on the DCCAS! Our school received good marks from DCPS observers for our testing environment. Therefore, as a reward, students will have no official Math HW over spring break.

This week students my students had one HW due on probability. For 7th Grade Math (periods 3,5,&6) it was Page 637 (1-8, 25) and for Algebra (periods 2 & 8) it was Page 136 (1-22).

Enjoy the break and Happy Easter,

Mr. Sunukjian

DCCAS Starts Tomorrow!

This past week all of my classes have been reviewing for the DCCAS.  Each student has received a "Study Guide" (sorry for the format change on google docs) and each student has been asked to bring a calculator to the first day of the Test.  the DCCAS only allows a calculator on the first math section.  Please encourage your student to give their BEST EFFORT on each and every question.  This begins with the preparation of an early bed time and protein rich breakfast.

There will be no math HW during this testing week.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Period 2 & 8 HW & Bring Calculator

This week students continued in Chapter 3 and took a quiz.  Their HW was:

3) Page 127 (4-28)

4) Page 128 (1-14)

and Page 131 (1-21) over the weekend.

Each student took a quiz on Thursday and period 2 students got theirs back on Friday.  Overall many algebra students are struggling with solving equations and many of them will need to get extra help.  I will be staying after school on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 30 minutes of tutoring.  Please recommend your student to attend if they need the help.

Also, each student needs to bring a calculator (simple operations) to school this week to prepare for the DCCAS starting in April.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Period 2 & 8 HW/Projects/DCCAS

The algebra classes had 2 assignments due this week.

3) Page 121 (2-10, 26-44)

4) Page 127 (4-28)

Over the weekend students need to complete their projects due on Monday (march 21st).  See below project post for details.  Also, students are reviewing for the DCCAS.  This link provides access to "DCCAS Resource Guide" which has helpful information, standards, and practice problems for students.  The DCCAS testing window opens April 4th.

Mr. Sunukjian

3rd Advisory Math Project

The 3rd Advisory project is Tables to Graph.  The project is Due Monday March 21st.  Every school day the project is late 10% will be deducted.  Students have the project instructions and need to be very detailed in their work.  Please look over the project before it is turned in to prevent errors.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Period 2 & 8 HW

This week students finished chapter 1 and got their test scores.  Each student who scored under 90% were required to do "Test Corrections".  These corrections are to be completed by the end of the weekend.  The HW due this week was:

1) Page 111 (1-19, 34)

2) Page 117 (12-34)

Over the weekend students should start on their projects.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra (per. 2 &8) HW

We finished up Chapter 1 this week and took the Chapter Test on Friday. Students completed the chapter review Page 51 (1-37) and had the option of completing page 55 (1-16) to help them study. The test will be handed back early next week and students will be required to correct any problems they missed.

There is no HW over the weekend :)

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra (per. 2 &8) HW

Algebra students finished up Chapter 1 this week and will have a unit test at the end of next week.
Their HW due was:

10) Page 41 (1-9, 21-22)
11) Page 47 (3-8, 10-12)

over the weekend students should start Page 51 (1-37) for the chapter review but that assignment is not due until Wednesday.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra (per. 2 &8) HW

The algebra class is finishing up chapter 1 and had 3 new assignments this week:

7) Page 35 (1-16)
8) Page 38 (2-20)
9) page 97 (1-12, 39-40)

Students took a quiz and it was returned this week. There is no HW over the weekend.

:) Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra (per. 2 &8) HW

This week we had our first Algebra Quiz which the students got back on Thursday. Their HW was:

4) Parent Signature for 2nd Advisory Grade print out
5) Page 29 (1-12)
6) Page 32 (1-24)

Over the weekend students can complete an extra credit design.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra (per. 2 &8) HW

This week we started work out of Chapter 1 in the purple Algebra books. Each student received a book to keep at home because I have a class set at School. The HW was:

1) Page 17 (1-27)
2) page 22 (1-31, 55)
3) Page 27 (1-36)
4) Parent Signature on 2nd Advisory grade print out

Each HW must include the question, work, and answer to receive credit. There will be a letter coming home this week to be signed by you and your student.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra (per. 2 &8) HW

My period 2 and 8 classes did a mini unit for data displays. The HW last week was:

1) Page 595 (1-4)
2) Page 584 (1-5)
3) Page 590 (1-5, 21-22)
4) Page 80 (1-5, 10-15)

We will start our study of Algebra next week. This will prepare students for Advanced Algebra (High School credit) next year.

Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra Math HW and Test

The past few weeks grade 7 Algebra students have finished their chapter on Equations.
Recent HW includes:
Pg 131 (1-21)
Pg 136 (1-22)
Pg 142 (1-14)
Pg 147 (1-21)
Pg 151 (1-8, 12-33)
Pg 151 (34-51) and Chapter 3 "Need to Know" handout.

Students should spend the weekend studying for their Chapter 3 unit Test on Tuesday.
Mr. Sunukjian

Algebra HW (Period 9)

We have been studying Equations in chapter 3 and will have a quiz tomorrow. The HW in Chapter 3 so far has been:

1) Page 117 (2-34)
2) Page 121 (3-10, 14-23, 42-44)
3) Page 127 (4-28, 42)
Weekend: Page 131 (1-21)

Students need to write the equation and show their work on HW.

Mr. Sunukjian

CALCULATOR NEEDED FOR DCCAS!

Students need to bring a simple calculator (add, sub, mult, div, and square root operations) to school ASAP. The DCCAS testing begins April 19, 2010. The calculator can be used on 1 of the 4 mathematics sections on the test. Most simple calculators can be bought for about $5 at CVS, Rite Aid, Staples, or Office Depot. Check www.officedepot.com and search item # 582114 for one example. More advanced calculators can be used if students are already familiar with how to use them.

We have been preparing for the DCCAS over the past few weeks so students have not had very many written HW assignments. Please ask your student about the Comprehensive Study Guide I gave them to study for the DCCAS. They should review this document a few times over the weekend. Thanks for giving your student every opportunity to succeed on this year's test.

Mr. Sunukjian

Spring Break Math HW

Over spring break students should complete their "Percent Packet". If your student did not receive a packet they can spend a few hours working on their DC CAS preparation (see post below). The students have been working hard and do deserve a break each day to play outside!

Mr. Sunukjian

DC CAS Test Review Resources

Students have been preparing for the DC CAS test. This test will be given during the final two weeks of April. In order to be fully prepared each student should work with their parents and look at the following resources:

1) www.nclb.osse.dc.gov/ click on "bank of released items" and on the next page click "grade 7 math" This will give you all of last year's test items with the answers (my computer gave me all the questions only if I clicked on the first part of 'grade 7' and not the pdf format.

2) www.osse.dc.gov/ click on "Assessment and Accountability" and under "DC CAS Information" click on "2010 DC CAS Resource Guide" This is an 112 page document. The 7th Grade Mathematics information can be found on Pages 55 to 60. These pages contain the testable standards and examples. Each student was given a 2010 DC CAS Math Blueprint that also indicates which operational standards they will be tested on.

Please spend a little bit of time over the next few weeks practicing concepts and questions for the DC CAS. If you have trouble solving a problem look in the Pre-Algebra textbook glossary. A key word in each standard will be in the glossary.
Mr. Sunukjian