Use Khan Academy for help outside of class.
Check out Coolmath Algebra for help on topics and games for reinforcement.
As assigned in class, do Challenge 1 on Figure This (NCTM)
Go to SOS Math Algebra and select one topic. Summarize the topic and make up your own examples. This is worth +2 extra credit; you may turn in three summaries. (KDP)
For the assigned/optional eBooklet on percents, go to Percent eBooklet.

Go to Fun Brain for games to hone your math skills. Make sure to use the 8th grade games.
Use Coolmath Pre-Algebra for help outside of class and for fun practice games.
Follow-up from class, story problems: go to Math Cats Story Problems. Use the "Tiger" problem sets. Turn in the first set of questions (#1Q) by Friday. Make sure that you show ALL work.(KDP)
For extra practice, go to Illuminations Activities (6-8) and play "Deep Sea Duel." (KDP)
Go to IXL and select the "Eighth grade" button. Under "Number theory," select Classify numbers. Play until it asks you to become a member (don't sign up). Write down your time spent, smart score, and problems correct, and bring to class by Friday. (NCTM.CA)

Reminder: Please bring your permission slips for the OMSI field trip and check out their website before we go. Please list three things you found interesting and/or want to see while we are there.

KDP Find Resources - Resources for most topics.
KDP Math Resources
NCTM Research
Education Week - News, Articles
NEA Tools and Ideas - Classroom Management, Lesson Plans, Practical Tips, "Promising Practices"
For grades and Web 2.0, click on "Link to Teacher Resources."
Check out my Mini-Photo Album!
By the way, I'm very proud of my multimedia presentation - Dividing Fractions, created on Prezi.
EnableMart is a website which sells assistive technology.
EmpowerEveryone is a website which compares prices on assistive technology.
WAC, from OSU lists different free assistive technology sources with links to explanations.

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