Mr. Salem's MATH Blog

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday November 29 - Friday December 3 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday November 29  -  Hi everyone, today we are starting  Chapter 11 on Probability . Moreover, we will be defining some key terms needed to better communicate in this unit. Also, we will be applying the formula for calculating probability and using a tree-diagram as our strategy.  Today's activity is on Pg 416 (#1-4) Tuesday November 30 -  Hey everyone, today we are looking at organizing our sample space with a TABLE. We will also look at calculating the Probability from the table. Moreover, we will discuss what are the benefits of using tree diagram and a table. Please refer to the section 11.1 NOTES in the gr. 8 notes tab on my Blog for details.  Today's activity is on Pg 417 (#5-12) Wednesday December 1 -  Hey everyone, today we are starting section 11.2, and we'll be using class time today in exploring outcomes of the independent events.  Please

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday November 22 - Friday November 26 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday November 22  -  Hey everyone, today are using class time to wrap up section 7.4 and we're looking at solving word problems that involve the use of both prisms and cylinders. Please refer to your notes for the two examples and the strategies involved.  Please refer to the section 7.4 NOTES in the gr. 8 notes tab on my Blog for details and for review. Today's activity is on Pg 273 (#6-8, 12-14, 16,19) and try #21 Tuesday November 23 -  Hey everyone, today we are reviewing for Thursday's Unit Test and we're using class time to work on the:  Chapter 7 REVIEW on Pg 276 (#1 -20) Wednesday November 24 -  Hey everyone, today we are continuing our review for Thursday's Unit Test and we're using class time to work on the:  Chapter 7 REVIEW on Pg 276 (#1 -20), and if you are finished you may work on the  Chapter 7 PRACTICE TEST on Pg 278 (#1-

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday November 15 - Friday November 19 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday November 15  -  Hey everyone, today we are starting section 7.3, and we are looking at developing the formula for the volume of a cylinder. Moreover, we'll be looking at calculating and applying the volume formula.  Please refer to the section 7.3 NOTES in the gr. 8 notes tab on my Blog for details and for review. In addition to this, you will have an opportunity to create a mini-formula sheet to use during your quiz and unit test.  Today's activity is on Pg 265 (#1, 3-7) Tuesday November 16 -  Hey everyone, today we are applying the strategies needed to solve word-problems require the volume of a cylinder.  Please refer to the section 7.3 NOTES in the gr. 8 notes tab on my Blog for details and for review. Today's activity is on Pg 266 (#8 - 12) Wednesday November 17 - Hey everyone, today you are writing the Chapter 7 QUIZ (on sections 7.1 - 7

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday November 8 - Friday November 12 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday November 8  -  Hey guys, today we are looking at  developing  the specific formula to calculate the volume of a triangular prism. Moreover, we will be looking at  calculating  the volume of a triangular prism.  Please refer to the section 7.2 NOTES in the gr. 8 notes tab on my Blog for details and for review. Today's activity is on Pg 259 (#7-10) Tuesday November 9 -  Hey everyone, today we are using class time as a work-period to wrap up section 7.2. We are working on calculating the volume of different prisms and applying strategies to solve problems that involve volume.  Please refer to the section 7.2 NOTES in the gr. 8 notes tab on my Blog for details and for review. Today's activity is on Pg 260 (#11-20, 22,24)  Wednesday November 10 - Today there are Remembrance Day activities taking place in the morning. If you have Math in the afternoon, w

Below is the Math AGENDA for the week of Monday November 1 - Friday November 5 for my Grade 8 & 9 Math classes: Grade 8 Monday November 1  -  Hi everyone, today we are using class time to review. You can be working on one of two items.  1) Wrapping up the Chapter 6 Review on Pg 236 (#1 - 27) and if you finish and would like more review you can work on: 2) The Chapter 6 Practice Test on Pg 238 (#1 - 15) which is **optional.  Tuesday November 2  -Today we are writing the  Chapter 6 UNIT TEST!  All the best!! Wednesday November 3-  Hey everyone, today we are starting a new unit Chapter 7 (VOLUME). We will be looking at defining volume, the units, and how to calculate volume of prisms by using the general formula of: Volume = Area of the base x height.  Please refer to the section 7.1 NOTES in the gr. 8 notes tab on my Blog for details and for review. Today's activity is on Pg 250 (#1, 3-6) Thursday November 4 -  Hey everyone, today we are applying the concept of volume in a real-w