Mike Joynt & Ron Bushbaum

8th Grade Math and Algebra

Whitefish Bay Middle School
1144 E. Henry Clay Ave.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
Phone: 414-963-6800

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8th Grade Math Notes

Classroom Expectations
Accessing the Online Textbook
Unit 1 - Irrational #s & The Pythagorean Theorem
Squares and Square Roots
The Pythagorean Theorem (solving for c)
Spiral of Theodorus
Journal Entry
5.5 Converting Repeating Decimals
9.2 Rational & Irrational Numbers
Tilted Squares
Finding Distance using the Pythagorean Theorem
9.3 The Pythagorean Theorem (solving for a & b)
Chapter 1 Test Review ANSWER KEY
Unit 2 -Functions
Introduction to Functions
11.2 Scatter Plots
Creating a Scatter Plot using Data
Unit 2 - Quiz 1 Review - ANSWER KEY
Graphing Linear Functions Using a Table
Linear Function Applications
Graphing Non-Linear Functions
Non-Linear Functions Applications
Unit 2 - Test Review ANSWER KEY
Unit 3 - Equations
3.3 Solving Two-Step Equations
6.1 Solving Multi-Step Equations
3.4 Translating Verbal Phrases
Writing Equations to Solve Problems
Unit 3 Quiz Review Answers
6.2 Solving Equations w/ Variables on Both Sides
Solving Proportions
6.3 Solving Equations Involving Fractions and Decimals
Writing Equations to Solve Problems - Part II
Solving Equations - Mixed Practice
Unit 3 - Quiz 2 Review ANSWER KEY
Unit 3 Test Review ANSWERS
Unit 4 - Geometry
8.1 Angle Pairs
8.1 Correesponding, Alt. Interior and Alt. Exterior Angles
8.2 Angles and Triangles
Similar Triangles (AA Postulate)
Similar Triangles Worksheet (ANSWERS)
8.5 Triangle Congruency Theorems
Quiz 1 Review - ANSWER KEY
10.4 & 10.5 Surface Area of Prisms and Pyramids
10.4 & 10.5 Surface Area of Cylinders and Cones
10.6 Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders
10.7 Volumes of Pyramids and Cones
Quiz 2 Review ANSWERS
Unit 5 - Graphing Linear Equations
2.1 Graphing Linear Equations
2.2 Slope of a Line (Day 1)
2.2 Slope of a Line (Day 2)
2.2b Triangles and Slope
2.3 Graphing Linear Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
2.4 Graphing Linear Equations in Standard Form
p.75 Quiz - ANSWERS
2.5 Systems of Linear Equations
2.6 Special Systems of Linear Equations
2.7 Solving Equations by Graphing
2.5-2.7 Quiz Review - ANSWERS
2.1-2.7 (p. 100) Test Review ANSWERS
Semester Exam
Semester Exam Review ANSWERS
Unit 6 - Writing Linear Equations and Linear Systems
3.1 Writing Equations in Slope-Intercept Form
3.2 Writing Equations Using a Slope and a Point
3.3 Writing Equations Using Two Points
3.4 Solving Real-Life Problems
3.5 Writing Systems of Linear Equations
p.142 Test Review ANSWER KEY
Unit 7 - Linear Inequalities
8.1 Writing and Graphing Inequalities
8.2 Solving Inequalities Using Addition & Subtraction
Quiz Review (p.325) ANSWER KEY
8.3 Solving Inequalities Using Multiplication or Division
8.4 Solving Multi-Step Inequalities
8.3-8.4 Quiz Review + ANSWER KEY
Unit 8 - Exponents
9.1 Exponents
9.2 Product of Powers Property
9.3 Quotient of Powers Property
9.4 Zero and Negative Exponents
9.5 Reading Scientific Notation
9.6 Writing Scientific Notation

Algebra Notes

Class Expectations
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Chapter 1
Factor Label Method
1.2 & 1.3 Exponents & Order of Operations
Chapter 1 Quiz Review - ANSWERS
1.5 A Problem Solving Plan Using Models
Mathematical Modeling
1.7 An Introduction to Functions
Chapter 1 Test Review - ANSWERS
Chapter 2
2.1 Number Properties & Absolute Value Equations
2.2 & 2.3 Addition & Subtraction of Real Numbers
2.5 & 2.7 Multiplication & Division of Real Numbers
Chapter 2 Quiz Review - ANSWERS
2.6 The Distributive Property
2.4 Adding & Subtracting Matrices
2.8 Probability & Odds
Chapter 2 Test Review - ANSWER KEY
Chapter 3
Intro. to Ch. 3 (Using a Graphing Calculator)
3.3 Solving Multi-Step Equations
3.4 Solving Equations With Variables on Both Sides
Ratios and Proportions
Solving Equations Graphically (By Hand)
Chapter 3 Quiz Review - ANSWERS
Solving Equations Graphically (with a calculator)
Writing Equations (In Class Examples)
3.7 Formulas and Functions
Formulas and Functions (Day 2)
Chapter 3 Test Review - ANSWER KEY
Chapter 4
Intro to Graphing
4.3 Quick Graphs Using Intercepts
Real Life Meaning of x & y-intercepts
4.4 The Slope of a Line
Slope as Rate of Change
4.5 Direct Variation
Chapter 4 Quiz Review ANSWERS
4.6 Slope-Intercept Form
4.7 Solving Linear Equations Using Graphs
Chapter 4 Test Review - ANSWER KEY
Chapter 5
5.2 Writing Linear Equations Given the Slope and a Point
Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
5.3 Writing Linear Equations Given Two Points
Review & Applications of Linear Equations
Line of Best Fit Notes
5.4 Best-Fit Lines (with Calculator)
Chapter 5 Quiz Review - ANSWER KEY
5.5 Point-Slope Form of a Linear Equation
5.6 Standard Form
Chapter 5 Test Review - ANSWER KEY
Chapter 6
6.1 & 6.2 Solving Inequalities on a Number Line
6.3 Solving Compound Inequalities
6.5 Graphing Linear Inequalities in Two Variables
Applications of Linear Inequalites
Chapter 6 Quiz Review ANSWER KEY
6.4 Solving Absolute Value Equations
Solving Absolute Value Equations Using a Calculator
6.4 Graphing Absolute Value Inequalities
Chapter 6 Test Review ANSWER KEY
Chapter 7
7.1 Solving Linear Systems by Graphing
7.2 Solving Linear Systems by Substitution
7.3 Solving Linear Systems by Linear Combinations
Applications of Linear Systems (Day 1)
Applications of Linear Systems (Day 2)
7.5 Special Types of Linear Systems
Chapter 7 Quiz Review ANSWERS
Linear Programming (Day 1)
Linear Programming (Day 2)
Chapter 7 Test Review Packet ANSWERS
Semester Exam
Semester Exam Review - ANSWERS (#1-45)
Semester Exam Review - ANSWERS (#46-64)
Chapter 8
8.1 Multiplication Properties of Exponents
8.3 Division Properties of Exponents
8.2 Zero and Negative Exponents
8.4 Scientific Notation
Chapter 8 Quiz Review - ANSWER KEY
8.5 Exponential Growth Functions
8.6 Exponential Decay Functions
Chapter 8 Test Review - ANSWER KEY
Chapter 10
10.1 Adding & Subtracting Polynomials
10.2 Multiplying Polynomials
10.3 Special Products of Polynomials
10.4 Solving Equations in Factored Form
10.5 Factoring x^2+bx+c
10.6 (Day 1) Factoring out a GCF
10.6 (Day 2) Factoring ax^2+bx+c
10.7 Factoring Special Products
10.8 Factoring by Grouping
Factoring Review
Worksheet 10.8 ANSWERS
Chapter 10 Test Review ANSWER KEY
Chapter 9
9.2 Simplifying Radicals
9.1 Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots
9.3 Graphing Quadratic Functions (Parabolas)
9.4 Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
9.5 Solving Quadratic Equations by the Quadratic Formula
Quiz Review ANSWER KEY
9.6 The Discriminant (Day 1)
9.6 The Discriminant (Day 2)
9.7 Graphing Quadratic Inequalities
9.8 Comparing Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models
Chapter 9 Test Review ANSWER KEY
Chapter 12
12.2 Simplifying Radical Expressions w/ Variables
Simplifying Radical Expressions WS - ANSWER KEY
12.2 Operations w/ Radical Expressions + Conjugates
12.1 Graphing Square Root Functions
12.3 Solving Radical Equations
12.4 Intro. to Completing the Square
Chapter 12 Quiz Review ANSWER KEY
Vertex Form (Day 1)
Vertex Form (Day 2)
Converting Between Vertex and Standard Form Packet - ANSWER KEY
Chapter 12 Test Review Notes
Chapter 12 Test Review - ANSWER KEY
Chapter 11
11.1 Solving Proportions w/ Polynomials
11.4 Simplifying Rational Expressions
11.5 Multiplying & Dividing Rational Expressions
11.6 Adding & Subtracting Rational Expressions
11.8 Graphing Rational Functions (Hyperbolas)
11.8 Solving Rational Equations
Chapter 11 Test Review ANSWER KEY

Useful Links

Classzone.com
www.classzone.com
Common Core State Math Standards
www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics
Math Open Reference
www.mathopenref.com
The World of Math Online
www.math.com
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
nlvm.usu.edu
Math Warehouse
www.mathwarehouse.com
NCTM - Illuminations
illuminations.nctm.org
WKCE Practice Tests
dpi.wi.gov
TI-Nspire free TI-84 Plus keypad
www.education.ti.com/84keypad
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Upcoming Quizzes and Tests

 

Math 8 Quiz 5/16

 

Algebra Test 5/24

 

Math 8 Test 5/29

 

Math 8 Exam 6/3-6/6

 

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