We looked at definitions of terminologies today.  The definitions include: term, polynomials, coefficient, variables, constant, degree of a term, degree of a polynomial, monomial, binomial, and trinomial. We also looked at modelling with algebra tiles.

Practice:
Chapter 5.1 Page 179 # 5 - 10 (Definitions)
Chapter 5.1 Page 179 # 11 - 14, 17, 21 (Algebra Tiles)

Puzzle 62: Novemberish

We have Test 3 on SI Measurements and Similarity (Chapter 4) today.
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We did another review in preparation for the test next class.

​Puzzle 51: Money Coin Flipping
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We reviewed for next week's test today.  Due to immunization clinic today, students were in and out of the room.  So, test is moved to Wed Nov 27th.  We will have a review class next class on Monday instead.

Announcement:
Test 3 on SI Measurements and Similarity moved to Nov 27 Wednesdy

No puzzle or numeracy task today.

We looked at similar polygons today.  There is a worksheet and students were given time to work in-class.

Reminder Test next Monday on Nov 25th on SI Measurements and Similarity.

Practice:
Chapter 4.4 Page 157 # 3 - 6, 8, 11, 12

​Numeracy Task 4: Terry Fox Fundraiser
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We went over the answers for the last worksheet.  Afterwards, we went though examples of Similar Triangles questions on the whiteboard.

Practice:
Chapter 4.2 Page 143 # 4 - 11
Chapter 4.3 Page 150 # 4 - 11, 12, 14, 15, 16

Puzzle 23: Sequencing Cards
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We went over the answers for the worksheets from last class.  And then, we started looking at similar triangles.

Puzzle was introduced, but no time was given to work on it.
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Puzzle 100: Suguru
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We looked at how scale can be used to enlarge or reduce diagrams.  We also looked at how to use proportional reasoning and unit analysis.  There is practice time in class.  The emphasis is on scale = model/actual or scale = model:actual

Class shortened due to Remembrance Day Ceremony.

No puzzle or numeracy task today.

We reviews SI Measurements. We also started looking at Enlargements and Reductions (Chapter 4.1).

Announcements: Test 3 on SI Measurements and Similarity (Chapter 4) on Nov 25 Monday

Puzzle 41: Circle Sum Puzzle
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We have Test 2 on Exponent Laws today (Chapter 3).