1. 2/15 Warm Up- Monday Math in everyday life. Think of at least three times you have used math in everyday life. (time, money, etc.) Choose a thinking map and fill in descriptions, events, or sequences. Examples: a.When I wake up and see the alarm clock... b.When I buy presents.... c.When I buy things for me... d.When I count my money... e.When I cook with recipes... f.Because I use it at work... g.To check my pay stub h.To figure out my tip

2. 2/15 Objective I will write at least a three paragraph essay about how math can be used in real life.

3. 2/15 Writing Prompt Why do you think it is important for students to learn about math? Write about at least three times you have used math outside of school in your essay.

4. 2/15 Remember: Put your name on paper. Write today’s date in upper right corner of paper.

5. 2/15 Supporting Details S = SPORTS AND/OR STARS (Famous athlete/team or general supporting example from a specific sport; stars from music, TV, film, etc.) B = BOOKS and MOVIES (name the book/movie and describe the character and situation) H = HISTORICAL EXAMPLES (Apollo 11, September 11th, Civil War, etc.) P = PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (Something that has happened to you or someone you know) P = PERSONAL HYPOTHETICAL (Something that could have happened to you or someone you know) N = NEWS (Something you’ve seen in the news/current events)

6. 2/16 Warm Up- Tuesday Think Through Math Activity

7. 2/16 Objective I will review and solve problems using factoring and also combining polynomials.

8. 2/16 Assignment Review Topics 7.1-7.4 for test tomorrow.

9. 2/17 Warm Up- Wednesday Test Today! Make sure you have: BACKPACKS IN BACK OF ROOM Something to write with Flipchart Calculator

10. 2/17 Quick Reminders To find GREATEST COMMON FACTOR: Y= #/x 2 nd Graph Write only whole numbers in t-chart What is the biggest factor in all numbers? Multiplying Polynomials: Remember: Multiply to get into box Add or Combine like terms to get out

11. 2/18 Warm Up- Thursday Write down the steps from the video: M: F: D: R: M:

12. I will be able to determine factors of a trinomial using the Mustang Method. 2/18 Objective

13. 2/18 Notes: Must be in form: ax 2 + bx + c or ax 2 + bx + c = 0 x 2 + 8x + 7 x 2 - 1 a = b = c = a = b = c = x 2 + 3x – 4 a = b = c =

14. 2/18 Notes: We are reversing the box method. With the box, we knew what to put on outside. Now we are finding what goes on the outside.

15. 2/18 Notes: x 2 + 8x + 7Both Factors + x 2 – 9x + 18Both Factors – x 2 + x – 12Largest Factor + Smallest Factor – x 2 – 3x – 10Largest Factor – Smallest Factor +

16. 2/18 Practice x 2 + x – 12x 2 + 7x + 10 x 2 + 3x – 4x 2 – 1

17. 2/19: Warm Up- Friday Signs of Trinomial Smallest Factor Largest Factor ax 2 + bx + c ax 2 – bx + c ax 2 + bx – c ax 2 – bx – c

18. 2/19: Warm Up- Friday Signs of Trinomial Smallest Factor Largest Factor ax 2 + bx + c++ ax 2 – bx + c–– ax 2 + bx – c–+ ax 2 – bx – c +–

19. 2/19 Objectives I will be able to determine factors of a trinomial using the Mustang Method.

20. 2/19 Review x 2 – 4x + 3x 2 + 4x + 3 x 2 – 2x – 3x 2 + 2x – 3 ax 2 + bx + c++ ax 2 – bx + c–– ax 2 + bx – c–+ ax 2 – bx – c +–

21. 2/19 Assignment Algebra Connect Four Game Work in groups of 3 Do at least five problems Check your answers with your partners