8th Grade Pre-Algebra

Due 

 

Tuesday 4/14/20 Topic 7.5 - Angle-Angle Triangle Similarity

Objective: Use the formula for the volumes of cones to solve real-world and mathematical problems. 
TEKS: 8(6)(A); 8(6)(B); 8(7)(A); 8(7)(B); 8(8)(B)

Lessons/Instructions:
1) Correct Topic 7.4 WS - Interior Angles of a Triangle
2) Complete 7.3 Quiz (in Showbie Quiz Folder - link for Google Forms)
3) Read Topic 7.5 - Interior Angles of a Triangle (Topic 7 Companion Notes)
4) Watch Video Tutorials Topic 7.5 (in Showbie Topic 7 Companion Notes) - copy  steps in your notes that match the tutorial
5) Try solving CLOSE AND CHECK problems in Topic 7.5 Companion Notes
6) Complete 7.5 WS - Exterior Angles of a Triangle

Due in Showbie Tuesday 4/14 by 8:00pm: Topic 7.5 WS

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• Showbie (app or website): provides access to assignments sent by teacher and allows students to turn in assignments.
  • Website: Showbie.com
    • USERNAME: firstname.lastname@stmatts.org (your child’s first and last name) - some students are just firstnamelastname@stmatts.org (no period between)
    • PASSWORD: your child’s Mathletics password
  • Classes and Groups – access to all documents and assignments that have been sent to your child through Showbie for each class
  • Class Discussion - allows students and teachers to communicate

• Pearson Realize (website): provides access to the math program being used for 6^th – 8^th grade
  • Website: pearsonrealize.com
  • sign in:
    • USERNAME: firstname.lastname@stmatts.org (your child’s first and last name) - some students are just firstnamelastname@stmatts.org (no period between)
    • PASSWORD: your child’s Mathletics password
  • Select Math Book:
    • UNITS (labeled with letters) -
    • TOPICS (labeled with numbers) – similar to chapters
    • LESSONS - (labeled with the topic number and the lesson number)
      • Topic Opener: provides a brief intro to the lesson/topic
      • Launch: provides an intro activity to the lesson
      • Key Concepts: provides definitions for the lesson
      • Part 1-3: provide videos, tutorials and steps for the concepts covered in the lesson
      • Close and Check: provides a thought provoker or reflection for the lesson

• Virtual Nerd (app or website): provides videos with step by step procedures for solving math concepts
  • Website: virtualnerd.com
  • To use:
    • Choose course:  Pre-Algebra or Grades 6-8 Math
    • Choose a topic or search for a topic

• Khan Academy (app or website): provides videos with step by step procedures for solving math concepts
  • Website: khanacademy.org
  • To use:
    • If you use the website – an account will need to be created
    • If you use the app on your child’s iPad – access is automatic
    • Select a topic or search for a topic

• Purple Math (website): provides step by step procedures for solving math concepts with explanations for solving
  • Website: purplemath.com
  • To use:
    • Select index of lessons to find a topic or use the search bar at the top to search for a topic

• Mrs. Smith’s Website: smcssa.org/mrssmith
  • You will find Quick Links to the following websites on my website:
    • eBackpack
    • Pearson Realize
    • Mathletics
    • Virtual Nerd
    • Khan Academy
    • Purple Math

• Access St. Matthew Website (website): provides information about St. Matthew events, including the school calendar, handbook, athletics and access to teacher websites.
  • Website: smcssa.org
  • Parent Resources – provides access to:
    • school calendar
    • handbook
    • Teacher profiles – where you can access teachers website
      • May access teacher website directly at smcssa.org/mrssmith (or name teacher you wish to access)
    • RenWeb