Date

Topic

Jan. 22

Modern learning theory basics; Problem solving strategies I. Hmk.1

Jan. 27

Problem solving strategies II. Hmk.2

Jan. 29

Problem solving strategies III; Area w/ Geo-board. Paper Board; Hmk.3

Feb. 3

Fractions/Pattern Blocks I- Addition & Subtraction; Hmk.4:Finish handout. 

Feb. 5

Polished stones video; WRITING ASSIGNMENT due 2/10.          QUIZ 1

Feb.10

Fractions/Pattern Blocks II-Mult. & Division. Hmk. 4:Li-Ping Ma Reading             

Feb.12

Division with fractions -Area Model I;

Feb. 17

Multiplication with fractions- Area model II; Exploring Patterns.                                       

Feb.19

Properties & representation of real numbers;                                      QUIZ 2

Feb.24

Balance-scale model; Review

Feb.26

MIDTERM 1

Mar.3

Base 5 investigations I.                            

Mar.5

Base 5 investigations II.

Mar.10

Base conversions; Base x I: Polynomial addition and subtraction.

Mar.12

Base x II: polynomial multiplication and division.                                       

Mar.17

Investigations with algebra tiles I: Intro.                                                QUIZ 3

Mar.19

Investigations with algebra tiles II-Multiplication and factoring.

Mar.24

Investigations with algebra tiles III-Division and Completing the Square.

Mar.26

Proof and applications of Quadratic Formula; Review

Mar.31

Cesar Chavez Day-No class

April 2

MIDTERM 2

April 7, 9

SPRING BREAK/ No class

April 14

Proofs and Converse of the Pythagorean theorem; video, applications.

April 16

Exponential notation: Justifying rules; Basic statistics-equation manipulation.

April 21

2-D and 3-D investigations, proportional reasoning I.                                      

April 23

2-D and 3-D investigations, proportional reasoning II.                          QUIZ 4 

April 28

Surface area and volume formulas of solids I; Power solids.

April 30

Surface area and volume formulas of solids II; Concrete and symbolic proofs.

May 5

Surface area and volume formulas of solids III; Problem solving.

May 7

Surface area and volume formulas of solids IV; Problem solving continued.   QUIZ 5

May 12

Review

May 14,15

FACTULY CONSULTATION DAYS
HOURS TBA

May 21

FINAL EXAM 3:30P-5:30P in S2 207