I’ve created a saying “Don’t Call Brown After Midnight” to help students remember the steps in solving linear equations.
Click here to watch a video explaining what that means exactly.
I’ve created a saying “Don’t Call Brown After Midnight” to help students remember the steps in solving linear equations.
Click here to watch a video explaining what that means exactly.
Here are some links to videos I made to help with Puzzle Time 1.1. The worksheet is due tomorrow by class time. Make sure all work is shown in your workbook.
Click here for video assistance on question #5.
Click here for video assistance on question #11.
Here are some links to videos I made about distributing, combining like terms, and simplifying/solving. These help with BIM #1 and #2
We survived the first day!! Attached is the handout we discussed in class. It has some information about rules and grading. Much of this information is already posted to this blog in greater detail, especially the grading portion of the handout.
Main ideas: We will start solving linear equations using inverse operations, the distributive property, and combining like terms. Hopefully, by early in the week we will have Chromebooks and online accounts up and running, so assignments will be online. Otherwise, assignments will be printed worksheets.
Thursday, 8/11: First day of school stuff
Friday, 8/12: Section 1.1- One step equations
Monday, 8/15: More one step equations (Link to 1.1 WORKSHEET assigned, due Wednesday.)
Tuesday, 8/16: Section 1.2- Two step equations : NOTES
Wednesday, 8/17: Section 1.2- Using the distributive property and combining like terms to solve: NOTES
Thursday, 8/18: Mixed review for solving one, two, and multi-step equations
Friday, 8/19: Quiz over sections 1.1 and 1.2
Click here to see assignments and due dates for the week. This calendar is subject to change.
Attached is a copy of what I will be sending home on the first day of school with my 8th grade Algebra 1 students. I do not want there to be any confusion about what is expected. For many, this transition to a high school level course will not be an issue. Others may struggle, and that’s OK. If this class may not be the right fit at this time, that’s OK, too. We just want to make sure that all students are where they need to be in order to succeed academically.
In my view, the biggest transition from middle to high school is the grading policy. At the high school, we limit corrections and retests. Our “retest”, so to speak, is a cumulative 9 week test given at the end of the quarter that will replace the previous lowest test score. Thus, a low test grade from earlier in the quarter will remain in the grade book until the end of that quarter when we take the 9 week test, and, hopefully, score high enough to replace that low grade. This policy drives home the point to be prepared for tests the first time through, so a student doesn’t have to carry that lower grade for 5, 6, or 7 weeks. It also give the student plenty of time to know that they need to prepare for the 9 week test and get the help and assistance necessary.
Click here to see the 8th grade student expectation form. Please ask to see your student’s physical copy. Sign and return.
Contacting Mr. Brown for parents:
Contacting Mr. Brown for students:
Parent Contact from Mr. Brown
Student Contact from Mr. Brown
SUMMARY
Parents: email is best to communicate and receive communication. Don’t forget about this Blog.
Students: Google Classroom is best for work related communication. Email for private messages.
From Mr. Brown: My reply to many emails is to simply refer to Google Classroom or the Blog. Most information can be found there. Look there first.
All students will need these supplies on a daily basis. Having the necessary supplies and being prepared for class EVERYDAY will allow for better learning and skill development, both in and out of the classroom.
DAILY SUPPLIES
*the notebook and workbook must be separate, as the workbook will be turned in on a regular basis while the notebook will be kept. A 3 or 5 subject spiral will not work.
**Students are expected to be responsible with their Chromebook. If we can remember to charge our phone daily, we can do the same with our Chromebook. Chronic dead batteries will not be tolerated. If a Chromebook is broken, it is the student’s responsibility to get a loaner from the library ASAP before class. This can be done before school or during lunch/enrichment.