Transformation Projects

Designing their names in block letters on a coordinate grid, students transformed their design doing a reflection in the x-axis, 90 degree counter-clockwise rotation, translation (x,y) -->(x-3,y-2), and a dilation with scale factor of 2. Here are the projects completed by Jason, Kaitlynn Hil., Felicia, Quin, Alex, and Levi G. I will add more soon! Keep checking back!

Transformations Project

Wow! I have seen some neat projects being created in our classroom. Very Creative:)

Here is a picture of Jon's project. His was the first turned in! It was great to see you working, Jon! It looks great!

All projects are due tomorrow. I can't wait to see the finished products!!!

Transformations

Reflections (flips), translations (slides), rotations (turns), and dilations (reductions and enlargements) are all examples of transformation (change).

Here are some examples of student work from our first transformation quiz. Thank you Shania V, Nick S, and Donovan W for sharing your great work with us!

Notice that each of them put arrows, numbered, and labeled the x-axis and y-axis! They also labeled each figure correctly using prime marks when necessary on the images after the transformations! Great work:)

Functions

Many students seemed to enjoy our new game called "Guess My Rule." We used the game to learn more about functions and about how to write function rules. Some of the students who had their hands up often were Keegan B, Mary O, Bryan C, Chris G, Dana S, Kraig R, Mack R, Peter F, Tyler H, Riley S, Jesse S, Danielle S, Ashley M, Scott D, Keegan D, Quin W, Brett C, Kyle J, Marissa N, Molly D, Mike M, Ashlyn M, Steve S, Jordan T, Martin H, Tyrone C, Jeff B, Chad W, Levi G, and Sierra K. I'm sure that I accidentally left out many names because so many students were eager to participate. We will continue to play the game throughout the year!

Check out this picture. Can you find the function rule for this one?????? Post the function rule as a comment!

Inequality Posters

I was impressed by the posters submitted. I had a great time looking through them! I hope you enjoy seeing many of your posters in the main hallway by the office. Here is some student work.

Soma Cube

Soma Cube is a 3-D puzzle. Its seven pieces form a 3x3x3 cube when assembled properly. Some students try it out when there is an opportunity. These are pictures of some of the students who found a solution!

An Ending and a New Beginning

It is hard to believe that the first quarter is over! I am very proud of the work that the 8th graders completed this quarter. From logic, journals, notes, quizzes, and tests to homework you prove to be hard workers. Make sure to check out the homework bulletin board this week to see the Homework Superstars for the 1st Quarter.

Progress Reports will be going home with students for parents to sign this week. Signed reports are due back on or before Monday, November 19th for a homework grade. To help understand how grades are figured for Math 8, I am including the course information pages 1 and 2 for your review.

To compute your 1st Quarter Average:

1) Add. the HW ave. + the Quiz ave. + the Quiz ave. + the Test ave. + the Test ave. = TOTAL

2) Divide. TOTAL divided by 5 = 1st Quarter Average

My Grade Book is available with up-to-date assignments and grades. Check it out! I look forward to hearing student and parent comments and questions on how My Grade Book works. I am still learning how useful a tool it can be!