A complete formative lesson with embedded slideshow, mini lecture screencasts, checks for understanding, practice items, mixed review, and reflection. I create these assignments to supplement each lesson of Pearson's Common Core Edition Algebra 1, Algebra 2, and Geometry courses. See also mathquest.net and twitter.com/mathquestEDU.

Solve It! A machine makes wooden dowels by removing material from a block of wood as shown in the diagram. What percent of the wood does the maching remove from the original piece of wood to form the dowel?

Problem 1 Got It?

Problem 1 Got It?

Problem 1 Got It?

Problem 1 Got It?

Problem 1 Got It?

Problem 2 Got It?
Problem 3 Got It? What is the simplified form of the expression?
Problem 3 Got It? Reasoning: Describe two different ways to simplify the expression.
Which method do you prefer?

Problem 4 Got It?






Reasoning: Ross simplifies the expression as shown. Explain why Ross' method works.
Open-Ended: Write a quotient of powers and use Ross' method from the previous item to simplify it.
Show your work on the canvas.
Review Lesson 7-3: Simplify the expression.
Review Lesson 7-3: Simplify the expression.
Review Lesson 7-3: Simplify the expression.
Review Lesson 6-1: Solve each system by graphing. You may use the embedded Desmos graphing utility above.
No solution
Infinitely many solutions
(3, 5)
(0, 0)
(-4, -7)
y = 3x
y = -2x
y = 2x + 1
y = x - 3
y = 5
x = 3
y = 7
y = 8
Review Lesson 4-4: Graph the functions on the same coordinate plane using the indicated colors.
Be sure to include all relevant graph detail.
Vocabulary Review: Which expression(s) show a quotient? Select all that apply.
Vocabulary Review: Complete each sentence with positive or negative.
positive
negative
The quotient of two negative integers is always __?__.
The quotient of two positive integers is always __?__.
The quotient of a negative integer and a positive integer is always __?__.
Use Your Vocabulary: Match each equation on the left with the property it illustrates on the right.
raising a power to a power
identity property of addition
associative property of multiplication
Notes: Take a clear picture or screenshot of your Cornell notes for this lesson. Upload it to the canvas. Zoom and pan as needed.
For a refresher on the Cornell note-taking system, click here.
Reflection: Math Success