7.3.1 Exponents

Today we learned about exponents.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.3.1 Exponents Lesson

Today's HW - 7.3.1 HW - Exponents

Below are videos on exponents:

7.2 Test

We took the unit 2 test today.  There is no homework.

7.2 Review Activity

We went over the unit 2 review.  We then worked on practice problems and students who completed the problems correctly became helpers for other students.  The test is tomorrow.  Below is the review along with the answer key,

7.2 Review

7.2 Review - Answer Key

#30 the answer is actually x=-8 and #25 should be x=5.2

Accelerated Math

Due to schedule changes from the Iowa testing in the 5th and 7th grade we have been unable to have accelerated math at the end of the day.  So, students worked on accelerated math in class today.  The unit 2 review is due tomorrow.

7.2 Ladders

I apologize for their no being a post for 7th grade math yesterday.  There were technical difficulties.  Today we practiced unit 2 by playing ladders.  Basically students start with easier problems and try to climb the ladder by getting through harder problems.  Below is a link to all of the questions and answers from ladders.

7.2 Ladders

At the end of class students received the 7.2 Review.  It is not due until Thursday.  The test is planned for Friday.

7.2 Review

7.2.6 Solving Multi-Step Equations

Today we solved multi-step equations.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.6 Solving Multi-Step Equations Lesson

Today's HW - p. 274 #'s 9-16, 27-30

Below is a video on solving multi-step equations (the first example is what we are doing):

7.2.5 Quiz

Students took a quiz today on combining like terms.  There is no homework tonight.

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms

We spent another day on combining like terms.  There will be a quiz tomorrow.  Below is a guided study practice sheet along with the answer key.  This would be a good thing to use to prepare for tomorrow's quiz.

7.2.5 Guided Study Worksheet

7.2.5 Guided Study Worksheet Key

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms Cont.

We continued to combine like terms today.

Today's HW - p. 270 #'s 11, 13, 16

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms

Today we combined like terms.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.5 Combining Like Terms Lesson

Today's HW - p. 268-269 #'s 18-21, 23, 25, 27, 28, 32-36

Below are videos on combining like terms:

7.2.4 Solving 2-Step Equations

Today we solved 2-step equations.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint Lesson:

7.2.4 Solving 2-Step Equations Lesson

Today's HW - p. 263 #'s 8-12, 14-17

Below is a video on solving 2-step equations:

7.2.3 Solving Equations by Multiplying and Dividing

Today we solved equations by multiplying and dividing.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.3 Solving Equations by Multiplying and Dividing

Today's HW - p. 40 #'s 12-17, 26-30

Below is a video on solving equations by multiplying and dividing:

7.2.2 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting

Today we solved equations by adding and subtracting.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.2 Solving Equations by Adding and Subtracting Lesson

Today's HW - p. 35 #'s 18-27

Below is a video on solving equations by adding and subtracting:

7.2.1 Evaluating Expressions

Today we evaluated expressions.  Below is a link to today's PowerPoint lesson:

7.2.1 Evaluating Expressions Lesson

Today's HW - p. 7 #'s 12-14
                        p. 22 #'s 23-28

Below is a link to a video on evaluating expressions:

7.1 Test - Integers

We took our test today on integers.  There is no homework tonight.

7.1 Review Activity - TEST TOMORROW!

We went over the review for unit 1 today.  We then did example problems to prepare for tomorrow's test.  Below is a link to the review as well as the answer key:

7.1 Review

7.1 Review - Answer Key (p. 1)
7.1 Review - Answer Key (p. 2)

7.1 Review

Students received the review for unit 1.  It is due tomorrow.  The test will be Thursday.  Below is a link to the review:

7.1 Review

Logging in to Textbook

When you log in to your textbook it will say "No Assignments."  You still have homework.  You just need to access the textbook, go to the appropriate page, and do the problems I assigned.  Below where it says "No Assignments" there is a link that says "Student Center" and if you click on that link it will bring up the textbook. Then you can go to the page of the homework and do the problems that were assigned.  If there are any issues logging in to your book please email me.

-  Mr. M