Category Archives: Math 9

Using the distributive property and exponent laws to simplify and write equivalent expressions. Homework: pg 73 # 1,2,4,5 (a,c,e) 9, 11, 17 2.5 Math Journal #4: Explain /show two ways to solve 6^3/2^3 Design another combining powers problem and trade … Continue reading →

Using exponent laws to simplify expressions containing powers. Blank Exponent Laws worksheet Homework: pg 64 # 1-5(a,c,e), 6, 12, 13, 16 Text section 2.4 Math Journal #3: Use the exponent laws for quotients to explain why any base with a … Continue reading →

(-3)2  = (-3) x (-3) = +9 -32  = – (3) x (3) = –9 Brackets change what base is being repeated – be careful with the final sign (+/-) of your answer. 50 = 1 Any non-zero base to … Continue reading →

Modeling square and cube roots Homework: pg 52 #1-3, 6, 7, 9-11, 18-20 Text section 2.1 Math Journal page 1: Sketch a geometric model for a square with area = 16 cm² and a cube with volume = 27 cm3 … Continue reading →

Chapter 1 Test today – please get in touch if you missed the test to make arrangements to write. We will start chapter 2 tomorrow and will be working out of the text book so please make sure you bring … Continue reading →

Chapter 1 test is tomorrow! Make sure your workbook is complete and ready to hand in before the test. Topics to review: define: Natural, Whole, Integer, Rational Numbers add, subtract, multiply, divide integers (positive and negative) add, subtract, multiply, divide … Continue reading →

To divide fractions take the reciprocal of the divisor and multiply ( leave it / change it / flip it ) Homework: Ch 1 Booklet – pg 16-18 division problems & pg 19-21 a, c, e… only Dividing Fractions: Upcoming … Continue reading →

Adding and subtractions rational numbers Quizzes back today – Well done! (Class average 80%) Corrections: On back of quiz rewrite question and solve showing your work. Corrected mistakes are worth 1/2 mark. Homework: pg 13-15 in workbook. Quiz #2 Tomorrow … Continue reading →

Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers, ie. FRACTIONS, INTEGERS & TERMINATING/REPEATING DECIMALS Quiz today! Homework: Ch 1 Booklet pg 11-12 FRACTIONS: REPEATING DECIMALS: —-