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Assignment #10

Pythagorean Theorem HW (attached)
Problems 1-12 only

Past Assignments

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How the Market Works Stock Market Challenge

1) Create your account in Howthemarketworks.com.  Follow the link posted to GC and enter the access code EaglesR#1.
2) Execute AT LEAST 4 transactions in How the Market Works.  Remember to include a note with your reasoning.  IF YOU FORGET YOUR NOTE, YOU CAN GO TO YOUR ORDER HISTORY AND ADD/EDIT A NOTE FOR ANY OF YOUR TRADES.
  • For this project, YOU MUST invest in AT LEAST 4 different stocks or mutual funds, and you must have AT LEAST $20,000 of your $25,000 invested. 
3) You have 4 assignments in "HowtheMarketWorks.com".  If you complete your assignment before class starts on Friday, you will be paid $500 into your investment account. If you complete the assignments after that time, you will not receive $500.
 
Good luck!

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Prep for Friday's Quiz on Scientific Notation

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Assignment #9

Assignment #9
 
p. 486 #1-8 (you do not need to follow the "fill in the blank" steps laid out in the book...just solve). 
#18, 19, 20

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Assignment #8

Assignment #8
Part 1:  p. 474 #1-14 AND p. 480 #1-14
 
Part 2: Ask your parents about their investment strategy. Use the following questions to guide your conversation. TAKE NOTES!!! NOTES FROM YOUR CONVERSATION WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU ASKED
  1. Do you invest in stocks?
  2. How long have you been investing in stocks?
  3. Do you remember the first stock you bought? Why did you buy it?
  4. What do you look for in a company that you invest in? 
  5. Do you have advice for me when it comes to investing in stocks or mutual funds? 
 

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Assignment #7

Assignment #7
 
Exponent Rules Practice (attached)
 
***Please remember to approach this short assignment as an opportunity to solidify your understanding of this topic before coming into class on Thursday so you're prepared to move forward with new learning. 

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Complete preparations for Wednesday's 7th grade standards test

  1. Have notecard ready to go
  2. Bring a calculator (can use on geometry, statistics, and probability sections)
  3. Join optional zoom review Tuesday at 7pm 
Answer key for all sections attached. Please note there are things we covered not specifically outlined in the study guide. Any section I've crossed out is not your responsibility on the test. Good luck in your preparations! 

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Assignment #6

Assignment #6
 
Complete sections 4, 5, and 8 of the 7th Grade Standards review. 
 

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Assignment #5

Assignment #5
  • Complete sections 1 and 3 of the 7th grade standards review (provided in class)
  • Section 8 (probability) will not be assigned but is encouraged. 
Schedule for coming math classes: 
 
Today: Review sections 1 and 3
Wednesday: Review sections 2, 4, 5
Next Monday-Friday: Easter Break
Monday April 8: Review sections 6, 7
Wednesday April 10: 7th Grade Standards Test. 
 
***You may prepare a notecard to use as a reference for the test. It must be completed by you and handwritten.

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Final Draft of Carnival Report Due at 8am

Final Draft of Carnival Report Due at 8am in GC
 
Your final draft should be free of spelling, grammar, and capitalization errors. It should be completed using MLA formatting standards. 
 
***Please include your tree diagram or experimental probability data in the appendix (following your report). You do not need to label it as the appendix. 

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Prep for Probability Unit Test

Dear students, 

Here is your schedule for the coming days as I'll be away in Washington DC with our 8th graders. 

Today: (Mr. Smith) Probability Unit Study Guide
Tuesday March 19: (Mr. Ornelas Sub) Probability Unit Test (work on report following test)
Thursday March 21: (Mr. Ornelas Sub) Probability Carnival Data Analysis (directions to follow)
Monday March 25: (Mr. Smith back) Final Draft of Probability Carnival Reports due - I WILL PRINT AT 8AM

Blessings on your day!

Mr. Smith

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Enjoy no homework tonight

Dear all, 
 
Great job with the probability carnival. Please enjoy a couple nights with no homework! Enjoy your time in Catalina and I'lll look forward to seeing you back on campus next Thursday March 14 (Pi Day). 
 
Please note the following schedule: 
  • Friday March 15th - Probability Unit Review
  • Tuesday March 19th - Probability Unit Test
  • Thursday March 21 - Carnival wrap (compare data collected to our predictions and make observations)

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Assignment #4

Paragraph #4: Independent vs Dependent probability: assuming your game has multiple “events”, describe whether your game features dependent events or independent events. Your paragraph should

1. explain clearly the difference between independent and dependent events

2. explain clearly which applies to your game and how you made the determination

This should be the final draft paragraph of your report. In other words, by Thursday your report should be completed in rough draft form. Please let me know if you have questions or concerns. 

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Assignment #3

Assignment #3
 
LOTS TO THIS, SO PLEASE READ:

 

1) Paragraph #2 and Paragraph 3a or 3b (you only do one of the other for paragraph 3a/3b):

  • Paragraph #2: Comparison of experimental vs. Theoretical probability: which is a better predictor of student success for your game? Explain your reasoning.
  • Paragraph #3a: Describe the theoretical probability of winning your game as well as all potential outcomes using a tree diagram. Please include a printed copy of your diagrams and refer to them specifically in your write-up
  • Paragraph #3b: Describe the experimental Probability of winning your game, referring to the data you collected. You should have played your game 25+ times and should be able to pull from that the probability of each outcome.
2) Game should be "carnival-ready" by end of day Monday. I need your game, poster, and all game supplies in my room by Monday at the latest. 
 
3) Don't forget to bring in any candy/prizes that you'll need for your game. I will provide a bowl of jolly ranchers (or similar) for you to pass out 1 to each student. If you'd more or something different, you are responsible for that. 

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Assignment #2

Independent and Dependent Probability Practice : Even Numbered Problems Only (attached)
 
You must complete this for homework, BUT the answer key is also included for your convenience. I would like to see your work on each. See me if you have ???

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Assignment #1

Probability Carnival Report: Completed drafts of Paragraphs 1 (Game Description) and 5 (Biblical/Faith connection).  Your paragraphs should be well written and concise.  Please use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 
  1. Paragraph #1: Game Description: include design of game, rules, how to win, and describe how you created your game. Sell me on why I'd want to come play your game.

  2. Paragraph #5: Biblical/faith connection: explain how this project, your game, or your work with your partner connects to your faith, creation, mankind, etc.

***Your paragraphs should be in one Google Doc.  The Title of the Google Doc should be: Name of Game_Last Name_Last Name (example: Pick N Plaque_Broheim_Kittycat)
 
***You MUST share your doc with Mr. Smith (as an editor)
 
Please review the following for naming and formatting the start of your document:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RLZaEQ6Hx7-AqmJhCiBgiSel5agYajve-knyXx9c0Ow/edit?usp=sharing 

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Assignment #1

Assignment #1
 
  • Check homework due today (ak attached)
  • See me with any questions
  • Brief Quiz (5-10 questions on similar material) will be given on Monday or Wednesday

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Assignment #15

Assignment #15
 
Probability Unit Part 2 practice

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Assignment #14

Assignment #14
 
Compound Probability - Independent and Dependent Events (attached)

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Assignment #3

Assignment #13
3 parts: 
  1. Tree Diagrams and FCP HW (attached)
  2. Probability Carnival Concept Design (must submit in Google Classroom...only 1 person from your group needs to submit)
  3. Mini "pop" quiz on Wednesday covering 1st 2 probability lessons (simple probability and experimental vs. theoretical probability). See 1st 2 homework assignments for guidance. 

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Assignment #12

Assignment #12
 
Experimental vs Theoretical Probability HW (attached)

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Assignment #11

Assignment #11
 
Simple Probability HW

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Prep for Unit 4 Test

Prepare for Friday's Unit 4 test covering all Geometry topics:
  • Angle Relationships
  • Scale factors
  • Surface area (prisms and cylinders)
  • Volume (prisms and cylinders)
  • Area of composite figures
  • Area and circumference of a circle
 
***Optional Zoom Review Thursday at 7:00pm***

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Assignment #10

Assignment #10
  • Complete Volume and Surface Area Cut and Paste (Handed out in class, attached here if you can't find it)
  • Study for Wednesday's Chapter 9 Quiz (AK to all study materials including the entrance ticket, escape room, and cut and paste activity attached)
    • Area and Circumference of a circle
    • Area of composite shapes
    • Surface area of a prism and cylinder
    • Volume of a prism and cylinder
***You should have all necessary formulas memorized: Area of a circle, circumference of a circle, surface area of a prism, volume of a prism, area formulas (triangles, rectangles, squares, circles)
 

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Assignment #11

Assignment #11
 
Volume of Prisms and Cylinders (attached)

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Assignment #10

Assignment #10
 
Surface area prisms and cylinders
 
Please show ALL work either on a separate sheet of paper or on a separate Notability page. 
 
 

 

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Assignment #9

P. 280 #3, 5 (include an illustration), 6, 8, 9 (include an illustration), 13, 14

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Assignment #8

P. 274 #2-6, 12, 13, 15, 17 (Please include an illustration of this problem along with your solution).

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Assignment #7

Circumference Classwork/Homework (attached)

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Prep for Friday's Quiz

Quiz will cover angle relationships and Scale Factors/Scale Drawings. 
 
AK to today's reviews are attached. 

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Assignment #6

PART 1: p. 253 #5-9   
 
*Please use proper angle naming conventions learned in class today (ex. <ABC)
 
PART 2: Attached Angle Relationships
 

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Assignment #5

Assignment #5
 
Scale models and drawings worksheet (attached)

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Prep for Thursday's stats quiz (also bring treats/snacks for post quiz)

Study guide and AK on Google Classroom:
 
Quiz will cover:
  • Mean/Median/Mode/Range
  • Populations/Samples
  • Biased vs Unbiased Samples
  • Histograms
  • Stem and Leaf Plots

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Assignment #4

Assignment #4
 
Stem and Leaf Plots HW (#1,2,4,7)
Histogram HW  (#1, 2, 4)

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Assignment #3

Assignment #3
 
Part 1: Bubble Gum Statistics
Part 2: Measures of Central Tendency HW (attached) 
 
***You can skip #1, 3, 5, 7 and 9.  On problems 10-12, just identify the best measure of central tendency and provide your reasoning.  YOU DO NOT need to solve for that measure of central tendency. 

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Assignment #2

Population and Samples HW (attached)

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Chapter 6 Test Monday

Chapter 6 Test Monday
 
(I'd recommend completing the study guide, reviewing your inequalities and expressions homework). 
 
***Test will cover the following: 
  • Simplifying Expressions
  • Solving Equations
  • Solving and Graphing Inequalities
Optional Zoom review Sunday at 7:30pm
 

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Chapter 6 Test on Monday

Chapter 6 Study Guide
 
***Please complete odd numbered problems only***
 
Chapter 6 TEST is on Monday
 
 

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Assignment #1 (Opportunity for Extra Credit in Tri 2)

  • Solving Inequalities - Practice (the answers in each column will match...hopefully that helps you spot check your work)
 
***Hey friends, although I don't generally love assigning hw over a break, it's a long time to go without math.  This is one of two opportunities for extra credit over the break.
 
Although this work is due on Tuesday the 28th (so feel free to take the break entirely off and do this on Monday night after Thanksgiving break), if you email before the end of the day on Tuesday November 21, you will receive a small amount of extra credit for Tri 2. 
 

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Extra Credit Opportunity

Over the break, I'd encourage you to do small doses of math to keep your mind active. Each of the following standards that you receive an IXL smartscore of 80+ will result in a small amount of extra credit for Tri 2. You may work through a maximum of 3 standards in any one day. 
 
***Be sure to login. That is the only way to receive credit for your work***
 
7th/8th Grade IXL Standards: 
  1. Write inequalities from number lines (search JNL)
  2. Solve 2-step inequalities (search XGQ)
  3. Write an equivalent ratio (search LQR)
  4. Coordinate Plane Review (search VXU)
  5. What percentage is illustrated (search D7D)
  6. Which is a better coupon (search QT6)
  7. Identify Equivalent Expressions (search DRB)
  8. Identify Equivalent Expressions II (search KAR)
  9. Solve 2-step equations (search QEB)

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Assignment #20

Assignment #20
 
Holiday Two Step Equations - Solving equations is mandatory. The coloring portion is optional for a small amount of Tri 1 Extra Credit. 

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Assignment #19

You will find tonight's homework in Google Classroom.  
 
Whodunnit: 2 step equations

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Assignment #18

Assignment #18
 
One Step Equations_Student (attached)
***All work MUST be shown.
 
 

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Assignment #17

Assignment #17
 
***IF you are capable of completing neatly in Notability, you have my permission to do so.  
 
Simplifying Expressions (attached)

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Happy Halloween, enjoy a night off from homework!!!

Great job on your hard work!!! Keep it up~
 
 

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Prepare for Tuesday's Unit 2 Test

Unit 2 study guide answer key attached
 
Optional Zoom review scheduled for Monday Evening

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Study for Friday's Chapter 5 Quiz and Tuesday's Unit 2 Test

Attached resource for the quiz covering: Percent Change, New amount given a percent change, Interest
  • Chapter 5 Study Guide answer key
I'LL BE IN MY ROOM THURSDAY AT RECESS OR LUNCH IF YOU'D LIKE TO REVIEW FOR THE QUIZ. 
 
***Following Friday's quiz, I will hand out an answer key for review.  We'll also do a bit of prep for Tuesday's test.  
 

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Assignment #16

Chapter 5 Review
  • Please complete all problems and show all work
  • Attempt to complete this independently (without a parent, tutor, or sibling walking you through it)

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Assignment #15

Complete the attached 10 problems. Please show your work to receive full credit. If I don't see your work, you will receive reduced credit)
 
You may complete your work in Notability OR in your math notebook. 

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Assignment #14

Assignment #14
 
p. 144 #1-21
 
You may use a calculator but you MUST write out your problem before doing the calculation.  
 
Example: 25 cookies increased by 40%
New amount = original (25) + 40% of 25 (10)
New amount = 35 cookies. 

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Assignment #12

DUE THURSDAY along with your Illustration
 
Create your own story: Proportional Relationship
 
Should be neat, colorful, and your "story" should not already be a unit rate. 

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Assignment #13

  • Prep for Thursday's proportional relationships quiz 
  • Complete the practice quiz provided in class today.  I've attached the answer key but I will be checking for completion on Thursday.
 
 

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Assignment #11

Assignment #11
 
Proportional Relationships_Student (Attached) - Please complete #'s 2-5.  Please review my example on number 1 for guidance.  
 
***Please complete neatly/completely in Notability.  Each graph should be neatly labeled (units) and scaled (numbers) on the axes; Tables should have units and variables (example: Hours (x) and Dollars (y).  

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Assignment #11

Assignment #10
 
Unit Rate with Complex Fractions (attached)
 
***You may complete in Notability***
 
***If you received a 7/8 or 8/8 on the Quizizz, you may skip the odd-numbered problems***

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Prep for Thursday's Unit 1 Test

Please be prepared for Thursday's Unit 1 Test.  The test will cover:
  • All integer and rational number operations
  • Complex fractions
  • Converting fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions
 
Resources:
  • All Homework assignments to date
  • All quizzes and study guides
  • Answer key to today's quiz (returned after class)
  • Attached Unit 1 study guide and answer key
***If you have questions or concerns about the material, please come see me at recess or lunch tomorrow. 
 
***Optional Zoom Review tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7:30pm. I'll send the link in Google Classroom. 
 

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Chapter 3 Quiz Corrections and Observations Due Thursday

Chapter 3 Quiz Corrections and Observations Due Thursday

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Prep for Chapter 3 Quiz (and unit 1 Test)

Chapter 3 Quiz on Tuesday, immediately followed by review session for Unit 1 Test.  
 
Chapter 3 Study guide and answer key attached. 

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Assignment #9

Assignment #9
 
Part 1: Mixed Rational Number Operations HW (attached) - You may print it out OR complete it NEATLY in notability.
 
Part 2: p. 92 #2, 5, 7, 13, 16
 

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Assignment #8

Assignment #8
  • p. 72  #1-4 (you don’t have to use a number line)
  • p. 79  #5-10
  • p. 86  #3-7 (you don’t have to use a number line)

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Assignment #7

Part 1: Review for Thursday's Chapter 2 Quiz 
 
Consider using the practice quiz we took in class as a resource, along with all homework assignments to date. You might also consider reviewing the practice quiz on page 55 of the textbook (answer attached).
 
Part 2: 
P. 64 - #1-15 – Solve #5 and 7 using long division, others you may use a calculator.  Answer both questions for each.
 
 
 

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Assignment #6

1. Check your stations work from today (AK posted to GC)
2. p. 52  #1-10
3. p. 53  #16-21, 23-24

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Assignment #5

Assignment #5

p. 40 #1-16, 20, 21, 28

p. 46 #1-14, 19

***If you received 13, 14 or 15/15 on the Quizizz, you may skip the odd numbered problems. 

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Assignment #4

Assignment #4
 
A.  Prepare for quiz on Wednesday covering adding and subtracting integers.  If you review assignments #2 and #3, you will be in very good shape. 
 
B.  Work through the following IXL standards (www.ixl.com).  As you are working in IXL, have your notebook open, write down the problems on paper, and type in solution.  I may check work on Wednesday.
      1. 7th grade B.12 (adding and subtracting integers: Search Code FNS):   Smartscore of 80  OR  10 minutes practice (whichever comes first)
      2. 7th grade B.13 (complete addition and subtraction equations with integers: Search Code P6A): Smartscore of 80  OR  10 minutes practice (whichever comes first)
Login information attached: ***Credit will not be given if not logged in***
 
Your username should be followed by @rhls
 
Example: msmith@rhls

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Assignment #3

Assignment #3

Reminder: Complete in your math notebook.  Problems should be written out as they appear in your textbook and then subtraction should be rewritten as adding the opposite. 
 
p. 22 - #3-15
p. 23 - #16, 18, 19, 23, 24

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Assignment #2

Great job today! 
 
Please remember that homework should be completed in your math notebook.  It should be neat, numbered, organized, and complete.  I've attached a sample of what homework should look like for your reference. 
 
From lesson 1.1:
p. 9, #6, 7-14 (that means 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
p. 10, #9-17 (that means 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
 
From lesson 1.2
p. 15, #7-10
p. 16, #9-15
p. 17, #16-25, 29
 

Mental Math is encouraged on this assignment…but write out problems and be mindful of your work!!!

***Homework pages have been posted to Google Classroom for your convenience. 

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Assignment #1

Assignment #1
 
Have your parent/guardian sign the Pre-Algebra Syllabus (attached)