Mr. Horstman's Algebra

Week of January 30

2012-02-01T07:52:00.001-08:00

This week we will be solving problems that involve negative exponents. Later in the week students will be given an opportunity to show their understanding of scientfic notation by creating a mini-project.

7-1 Quiz over negative exponets will on Thursday. Dont forget NeSA-writing is either on Tuesday or Wednesday this week.

Week of January 23

2012-01-24T07:24:00.001-08:00

This week students are graphing and solving systems of inequalities. The Chapter 6 Test will be on Friday, January 27. On Thursday,the high school counselors will be in math class to discuss scheduling for next year.

Week of January 17

2012-01-17T06:02:00.000-08:00

This week we will be using the elimination method to solve systems of equations. Students will compare price plans of different companies and analyze which company provides a better deal for their needs.

Week of January 9

2012-01-10T07:32:00.000-08:00

This week the class will be solving systems by using substitution. Students will solve problems that compare different price plans, and then analyze which price plans are more ideal for them.

Week of December 19

2011-12-19T13:28:00.001-08:00

We will review in class on Monday. The CRT will be given Tuesday and Wednesday.

Week of December 12

2011-12-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

This week we will be studying linear functions. Students will find the slope, y-intercept, and x-intercept of a linear function. Slope will be introduced using the slope formula and rise over run. Reminder, the Semester 1 CRT will be given on December 20 and 21.

Week of November 28

2011-11-28T05:39:00.001-08:00

Chapter 4 will begin on Monday. Students will interpret graphs. On Tuesday imaginations will be on display. Each student will write a story that correlates to their assigned graph. By the end of the week, students should understand the relationships between tables, graphs, and equations.

Week of November 14

2011-11-14T07:14:00.000-08:00

This week we will be solving compound inequalties.

On Tuesday, students will be taking the AMC. AMC is a national math contest designed for students who enjoy solving upper level problems.

We will review chapter 3 in class on Thursday, and there will be a test on Friday!

Week of November 7

2011-11-07T08:21:00.000-08:00

This week we will continue studying inequalities. Students should know how to solve multi-step inequalitis by the end of the week. Grade reports are being sent home Monday evening. The reports should be signed and returned.

Week of October 31

2011-10-31T07:44:00.000-07:00

This week we will continue working on solving and writing inequalities. Classes will be shortened on Tuesday and Wednesday to accomodate the ITBS.

Week of October 24

2011-10-25T05:32:00.000-07:00

This week we will be finishing Chapter 2. The class will review Chapter 2 on Tuesday. Students will have practice problems for homework Tuesday night. Test will be on Wednesday!

Chapter 3 begins Thursday - Writing and Solving Inequalities.

Week of October 17

2011-10-17T06:02:00.000-07:00

Remember that there will be NO SCHOOL on October 20 and 21.

This week we will be solving percent problems and looking at ways in which percents are used in finance. The last quiz of the quarter will be on Tuesday covering last week's applications of proportions.

http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol4/challenge_vol4.html

http://mathplayground.com/percent_shopping.html

Week of October 10

2011-10-11T08:24:00.001-07:00

This week students will discover how proportional reasoning can be used in different careers. We will use goldfish (the food) in class on Wednesday to demonstrate how biologists tag fish to study populations. Later in the week we will measure trees' shadows to help determine the height of the tree. It's a good week to be a scientist in math class!

Week of October 3

2011-10-05T05:35:00.000-07:00

This week we will continue working on solving multi-step equations. The class will be solving problems that have variables on both sides of the equations. A small quiz will be given on Wednesday covering Section 2-3.

Week of September 26

2011-09-28T05:50:00.000-07:00

Thank you for attending conferences!

This week in class students will be solving equations with rational numbers (fractions, decimals, and integers). Lesson 2-3 (p. 92)will be taught Wednesday and Thursday.

Week of September 19

2011-09-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

Conferences are on Thursday, Sept 22 and Tuesday, Sept 27. This week in Algebra we will be completing Chapter 1. The Chapter 1 Test will be on Thursday.

Study:
Integer Operations
Evaluating Expressions
The Coordinate Plane

Week of September 12

2011-09-12T13:59:00.000-07:00

This week we are practicing solving problems that use the order of operations. Students will apply their knowledge of integers to solve multi-step problems. The class will also be adding to their current understanding of absolute value.

Week of August 29

2011-08-29T07:38:00.000-07:00

This week in class we will be reviewing integers. Remember to sing your song at home to remember how to add. Towards the end of the week we will be exploring powers and exponents.

Wednesday, August 24

2011-08-24T07:41:00.001-07:00

Textbooks were handed out today in class. Students observed any minor damages to their books and I recorded the information they gave me. A "Getting to Know You" activity was completed in class. The curriculum will begin tomorrow.

Welcome!

2011-08-17T11:49:00.001-07:00

I hope you had an enjoyable summer! My name is Mr. Horstman and I will be your Algebra teacher this year. This is my fifth year teaching in Fremont. I am married and have two daughters. I love sports;the Indianapolis Colts are my favorite team.

I will see you at school on August 22!