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= =  **Mrs. Bowers Wiki** Princess Anne Middle School 8th Grade Math Teacher Jaimi.Bowers@VBSchools.com 648-4950, ext. 72086

Co-Teacher Ms. Johnson-Matory ymjohnso@VBSchools.com Inclusion Teacher prefers email. ext. 72025

Projects are due on 6/13/12. All of the information required below must be included and I have added the following requirements : 1. Do you have a house or apartment? 2. What are your property taxes if you are purchasing a home? 3. Crime rate comparison of the new neighborhood vs where you currently live. 4. You will need to write a two page summary of what you've learned and the processes you have used to complete this project.

6/6 Please complete your budgets using a spreadsheet program Due 6/8. They must include: Finally you need to complete a summary explaining the housing options you have explored. If you do not believe you there is enough money please find a solution. Even if you do not have enough money for investments, please explain to me 3 different forms of investments and what you would choose as an investment and why. (gains/losses/trends/economy)
 * 1) Annual gross income
 * 2) Annual net income using the tax rate assigned to you in class
 * 3) Monthly gross
 * 4) Monthly net
 * 5) You must also deduct your monthly expenses and identify how much your bottom line is prior to housing.

=5/2/12 Make sure to complete your classwork “how did I move?” HW is to complete your Coleman’s touchdown worksheet. = = = =Parents we are asking for classroom donations. All of the students in B1 and B3 have depleted our pencils and I am asking that each student bring in a pack of pencils to replenish the supply. Anything that you would be willing to provide will be appreciated. = = = =4/30/12 Make sure to complete your classwork from 11-2 in your books #1-19. You must remember to also create a table, mapping, graph, words to describe what happens with the dependent variable as the independent is increasing or decreasing, and your ordered pairs for problems “9-16”. Note you must also watch the video []. = = = = = = = =Parents we are asking for classroom donations. All of the students in B1 and B3 have depleted our pencils and I am asking that each student bring in a pack of pencils to replenish the supply. Anything that you would be willing to provide will be appreciated. = = = = =

= = = 4/24/12 STUDY STUDY STUDY We have a test on Thursday 4/26. Homework Finish your study guide and classwork. I will collect all of these when you come in. = = Please complete your TAKE HOME QUIZ =


 * HOMEWORK 4-20 Flower Power worksheet. **
 * Notes, HW, Classwork for this week are attached to the prior packet and this one:[[file:Classwork, Notes and HW for the week of 4-15 to 4-20.pdf]] **

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">HW 4-16: Please complete Graphing inequalities and practice 3-8 (pages 1 and 2 of your packet). I have posted the notes from class today.(The 2 pages for homework are also attached to this file)


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">NOTE: NO late work will be accepted beyond 2 weeks of the due date of the assignment and students will receive a Zero in the grade book. **

Dont forget to study for your test on solving multistep equations on 4/4/2012 Note: Your Performance task Games for Sale is due prior to the test.

=<span style="color: #0900ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">3/15/2012 STUDY = =<span style="color: #0900ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">Please complete your study guide for your Unit test on Monday 3-19. The answer key to the review exercises are posted below. Please be sure to show all of the steps you take in solving these problems. Have a good weeked. = =<span style="color: #0900ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;"> = =<span style="color: #0900ff; font-family: Georgia,serif;">If you need a refresher on the material please do not hesitate to search for materials and videos on the subject matter. A great website is kahn academy. = [] Here you can complete activities and view videos. [|Kahn Academy] = =

HW: 3/5/12 Please finish the Surface area worksheets in your packet. for those of you who do not know which sheet these were or need the notes they are attached to this page. Note for those of you who missed our classroom exercises. The attached files will help you also the homework sheets are also included.

<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 25px;">Homework: 2/24/2012 Please finish: <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 25px;">1. 7-6 Practice <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 25px;">2. Test Corrections and Study

<span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 190%;">Homework: 2/17/2012 Please finish: <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 190%;">1. 7-1 Practice Skills <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 190%;">2. Chapter 7 Vocabulary Words <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 190%;">3. 8-10 Circumference and Area <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 190%;">4. Pg 317 #1-20


 * <span style="color: #7030a0; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 190%;">Research "Pi" I need you to bring in a summary of what you learn. Who, What, When, Where, Why and how should all be answered. **

=Please complete your homework on the interior angles of polygons and study the properties of special quadrilaterals.= == =Also, attached are the exercise worksheets from class today and the homework is attached.= ==

= **Complete your transformation worksheet. Many did not complete the angle alien properly. Each student has been given an opportunity to complete the assignment again. This will be due no later than TUESDAY 2-7-2012** = = = =Homework 1/30/2012= =-Finish your Angle Alien = =- Create a list of 5 songs (a songlist) that reflect how you define yourself or your life.=


 * We will have UNIT 5 Test on Monday 1-10-12 involving percent increase, decrease, simple interest, taxes, and tips. **

You may use chapter 5 in your books for practice or visit the following websites for practice. http://www.education.com/study-help/article/algebra-percents-simple-interest/ [] [] [] [] [] []


 * HOMEwork! **** How realistic is your career choice? Please visit the Bureau of Labor and Statistics at ****[] .**
 * Make sure that you complete the following: **
 * 1) ** Search and find a profile for your chosen career. Please make sure it looks similar to the following profile (it should show you education, salary, and work requirements) [] . **
 * 2) ** Once you find this information please read the information and print out the page for use when you speak with your parents about the following topics. **
 * 3) ** You should be able to determine how math applies to your career. **
 * 4) ** Discuss with your parents about interest, tips, taxes and other expenses involved in living. Discuss how you would spend your money (on what) please make sure you understand realistic cost comparisons for living in the Va Beach area. (What percentage tip does your family typically leave? Will you make enough money to support your needs? **
 * 5) ** Based on that what tax bracket will you be in and how much you will pay in taxes…give the percentage and actual value based on your income. This information can be found at [|www.irs.gov]. **
 * 6) ** Have your parents sign the bottom of your printout stating that you had an in-depth discussion about financial matters. **

Have fun!

Happy Holidays to all! -__Note I am missing many summary's and goals that were due on 11-2__.


 * Students that are missing these assignments may turn them in late for reduced grade. The requirements are listed towards the bottom of this wikispace.**


 * I am also missing a number of compare and contrast summaries from when we did our online shopping trip in class. Students who have not submitted this already may research the same 3 products at at least 3 different stores. Due to the fact that you must compute the unit rate of these items, I suggest you choose food items. When you have finished please write a compare and contrast summary stating which store you would prefer to shop at based on value. __Note:__ While there is not a minimum word requirement, you must mathematically support your decision. **

<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 210%;">Students remember to study ratios, proportions, rate of change and slope.

Statistically only 1% of the students were able to pass a quiz today. Chapter 4 is fair game and we will cover a new topic on Thursday. Please remember that vocabulary is always a testable item.

Remember to turn in all work that has not been turned in by Thursday 12-8. I will not be accepting any further late work. It is better to loose 10 points than to earn a zero.

==We will have a ** TEST ** on chapter three on <span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 130%;">Friday, November 18th. I will post a study guide on my wikispace for those that are interested. ==

There will be a study group on Friday morning between 8-9 am for those that are interested in making sure that they are prepared for the test.

= **HOMEWORK** tonight is to think about the career goal you made and answer the following question in PARAGRAPH FORM: =

Note: You must open this in adobe reader not your browser to get all of the files.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 170%;">Assignment 1 due 11-2-2011
 * 1) Read the following SMART Goal Setting Sheet [[file:math 8 SMART goal setting.pdf]]. (This is an outline of the steps that should be followed when setting goals.
 * 2) Read the following article [|Why do I need math?]
 * 3) Create 5 goals using the following goal setting worksheet as a template. **Note:** At least 2 goals must be math related and 1 must be a career goal. [[file:Setting Goals.pdf]]
 * 4) Create a plan to achieve your goals using the following worksheet as a template. [[file:My Goals.pdf]]
 * 5) Write a paper that is a minimum of 500 words that outlines:
 * a. What your long-term career goals are
 * b. How you think you will use mathematics in this career
 * c. A conclusion stating what you expect from your math teachers, and what we could do to help you attain your goals?
 * Your papers will be graded using the following rubric: [[file:Writing Rubric.pdf]]**

<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 23px;">This week we will begin working on our projects. Your papers and goals are an integral part of the project and must be turned in before we begin.

**<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Congratulations everyone we have made it through Chapter 2. **