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November 30, 2007

Friday, November 30th

Enriched Math 8:  Today we reviewed venn diagrams with logic problems, then you took a quiz. 

HW:  A four part venn diagram problem!!! 

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Math 8:  Today we checked homework and practice venn diagram logic problems.

HW:  Two venn diagram logic problems

November 29, 2007

Thursday, November 29th

Enriched Math 8:  Today we checked homework and worked on logic problems that involve venn diagrams. 

HW:  Worksheet (here are the answers  Download Homework.pdf

QUIZ tomorrow on set theory and venn diagrams!

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Math 8:  The quiz has been moved to Monday. Today we checked homework and review intersection and union. 

HW:  Review sheet for quiz Monday

November 28, 2007

Wednesday, November 28th

Today progress reports were sent home in every class!  Please return them signed by Monday, Dec. 3rd!

Also, please note the important dates posted on Monday, November 26th.  We have a quiz on Venn Diagrams on Friday, November 30th.

Enriched Math 8:  Today the hw quizzes and tasks were returned and progress reports were distributed.  Then, we went over last night's homework and discussed venn diagrams. 

HW:  two worksheets (front and back) 

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Math 8:  Today progress reports were distributed.  Then, we discussed last night's homework and made a "cheat sheet" of important vocabulary.  Next, we discussed union and intersection of sets. 

HW:  Worksheet titled "Enrichment"

November 27, 2007

Tuesday, November 27th

Enriched Math 8:  Today you worked on an activity titled, "What is a subset?"  Then, you did worktext pages 465 through 468.  Page 468 was for homework if you didn't finish in class.

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Math 8:  Today you checked homework and worked on wortext pages 465 through 468.  Page 468 was for homework if you didn't finish in class.

Please note the important dates in the previous post.

November 26, 2007

Monday, November 26th

Enriched Math 8: Today we worked on test corrections and talked about Venn Diagrams.

HW: Worksheet on Venn Diagrams and logic problem

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Math 8: Today we worked on test corrections and talked about Venn Diagrams.

HW: Worksheet on Venn Diagrams and the logic problem on the back

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Important Dates for both classes:

Friday, November 30th: Quiz on Venn Diagrams
Wednesday, December 5th: Test on Venn Diagrams
Wednesday, December 19th: Test on Sequences
Friday, December 21st: Semester Exam (only in the morning, all 8th graders will take the math exam at the same time)

Assignment Sheet

Some students asked to for another assignment sheet:

Here is one to print at home:  Download assignment_sheet.doc

November 15, 2007

Thursday, November 15th

Enriched Math 8:  Today we started class with the HW quiz.  Then we talked about the new unit and worked on two tasks.

HW: Pumpkin patch logic problem

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Math 8:  Today we started class with the HW quiz.  Then we worked on logic problems from the new unit.

HW:  Pumpkin patch worksheet

November 14, 2007

Wednesday, November 14th

Enriched Math 8:  Today you took the test on Equations and Inequalities.

HW:  Get ready for HW Quiz tomorrow.

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Math 8:  Today you took the test on Equations and Inequalities.

7th Period:  You missed the test because of the Walton assembly.  You will take the test tomorrow.

HW:  HW quiz tomorrow.

November 13, 2007

Tuesday, November 13th

I was out today for an inservice with other Cobb county teachers.  I will be here in the morning for anyone who needs extra help.

Enriched Math 8:  Today you reviewed for the test tomorrow using the review sheet and the answers.

HW: Finish review sheet.

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Math 8:  Today you reviewed for the test tomorrow using the review sheet and the answers. 

HW:  Finish review sheet.

November 12, 2007

Monday, November 12th

Enriched Math 8:  Today we reviewed inequality word problems, went over the quiz that was returned Friday and made corrections.

HW:  p. 387:  1-23 all

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Math 8:  Today we checked homework, went over and corrected the quiz from Nov. 2nd and talked about compound inequalities. 

HW:  Worksheet on word problem inequalities.