Mr. Faig
e-mail:  jfaig@klht.org
work:   322-3496 x325
home:  846-0090

Class Philosophy
I try to create a relaxed class environment for math discovery.  I use the term "discovery" because students do more than just drill.  I have many activities to foster investigation and curiosity.  Students will also have to work in groups and collaborate.  I believe that the end result is a more interesting class and improvement in their critical thinking skills.
Class Procedures
Grades are comprised of 40% tests, 30% quizzes, class participation 15%, and 15% homework.  Homework may seem like a small portion of the overall grade, but it is important to keep current with your homework.  I give frequent quizzes, which will be difficult if the homework is not completed.  Some of my quizzes can be taken with the aid of homework and notes.  Poor notes and homework effort will show up here.     
 
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if you like a challenge, download this 111 page problem set and take a crack at any of them:

Homework should only take 20 minutes per night
MAT 701A  lesson plan and homework
LESSON
HOMEWORK
 I:Mon (2/8)
±Review linear functions (ch8)
±Quiz on linear equations
pg 418 #1 to 13 odd
Review for test
J:Tues (2/9)
±Review linear functions (ch8)
±Group Quiz on linear equations
pg 418 #2 to 14 even
Review for test
K:Wed (2/10)
±Test on linear functions (ch8)
no homework
X:Thr (2/11)
±No School
no homework
 X:Fri (2/12)
±No School
no homework
 D:Mon (2/1)
±Point slope form
no homework
 E:Tues (2/2)
±Review linear functions (chapter 8)
work towards completing worksheet
F:Wed (2/3)
±TBD
complete worksheet
 G:Thr (2/4)
±No Class - rotation
see above
H:Fri (2/5)
±No Class - rotation
see above
 K:Mon (1/25)
±Quiz on solving equations (we did this last unit)
±Slope-Intercept form
±Parallel & perpendictular lines
pg 416 #25 to #27
pg 417 #46
pg 422 #3 to #5
pg 422 #8 to #14

: If you need help on any of the topics related to lines, use the links to the right for a refresher
 L:Tues (1/26)
±No Class - rotation
pg 408 #18 to 21
pg 409 #39, #49, #50
pg 415 #10 to #12
pg 416 #22 to #24
 A:Wed (1/27)
±No Class - rotation
finish any homework since 1/11 that you did not finish
 B:Thr (1/28)
±Quiz on slope, X&Y intercpts, and changing equations into proper form
finish any homework since 1/11 that you did not finish
 C:Fri (1/29)
±Shortened Class - Delayed Opening
finish any homework since 1/11 that you did not finish
x:Mon (1/18)
±No School
see Friday (1/15)
 G:Mon (1/19)
±No Class - rotation
see Friday (1/15)
 H:Wed (1/20)
±No Class - rotation
see Friday (1/15)
 I:Thr (1/21)
±Review slope activity
±Review all old homework
±Quiz
no homework
J:Fri (1/22)
±Review slope homework
complete any old homework that you skipped
B:Mon (1/11)
±Intro to graphs
pg 388 #8, #10, #15 #16
pg 388 #18 to 21
C:Tues (1/12)
±Functions & Relations
±Slope using computers
pg 394 #12 to 23
D:Wed (1/13)
±Points on a line
pg 394 #24 to 31
pg 395 #35 to 38
E:Thr (1/14)
±Finding Intercepts
pg 400 #3 to 8
F:Fri (1/15)
±Exploring slopes
pg 407 #8 to 10
pg 407 #11, 14, 16
pg 408 #22, 25, 28
Study for quiz on Thursday
>Function or Relation?
>Draw line using points
>Is point on a line?
>horizontal & vertical lines
 I:Mon (1/4)
±Greatest Common Factors (GCF)
pg 179 #13 to 19 odd
pg 180 #37 to 45 odd
 J:Tues (1/5)
±Least Common Multiple (LCM)
±Review Linear Equations Test
pg 187 #1 to 4
pg 188 #5 to 8
Test corrections
K:Wed (1/6)
±Introduction to graphing & coordinate planes
No Homework
 L:Thr (1/7)
±No Class - rotation
No Homework
 A:Fri (1/8)
±No Class - rotation
No Homework
 D:Mon (12/14)
±Test on Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities
No Homework
 E:Tues (12/15)
±Applying math and logic - Coffee Stand
No Homework
 F:Wed (12/16)
±Applying math and logic - Coffee Stand
No Homework
 G:Thr (12/17)
±No Class - rotation
No Homework
 H:Fri (12/18)
±No Class - rotation
No Homework
 K: Mon (12/7)
±Solving Linear Inequations
Pg 151 #17, 19, 21 and check your answer
L: Tues (12/8)
±No Class - rotation
See Mon
 A: Wed (12/9)
±No Class - rotation
See Mon
 B: Thr (12/10)
±Review for test
Review packet
C:Fri  (12/11)
±Review for test
Continue working on review packet
F: Mon (11/30)
±Review prime numbers and perfect squares tables
±Solving Linear Equations
Worksheet - What do you call someone who can't turn pancakes [odds]
 G: Tues (12/1)
±No Class - rotation
Worksheet - What do you call someone who can't turn pancakes [evens]
 H: Wed (12/2)
±No Class - rotation
See above
I: Thr (12/3)
±Solving Linear Equations
±Quiz
See Wed
J: Fri (12/4)
±Solving Linear Equations
±Quiz
See Wed