The next two topics are an easy intro. to our next unit. Here they are:
Dec 31, 2014
Khan Academy Topics for January 14, 2015
For those of you who would like to get some work out of the way during our time off, here are the newest Khan topics. The first topic practices proportions, which make up some of the questions on our next test. (I'm thinking Wednesday, January 10.)
The next two topics are an easy intro. to our next unit. Here they are:
The next two topics are an easy intro. to our next unit. Here they are:
Dec 25, 2014
Dec 23, 2014
Tuesday's Teaser; Christmas Edition
*As
Santa prepared to deliver the last of his packages down under in
Sydney, Australia, he noticed two small boxes at the bottom addressed
to: "Bambino", Rome Italy. Realizing that the boxes had been misplaced
and that he only had 4 hours before the Bambino would wake up, Santa
strapped a pair of Nike Air Max Hyper Aggressor's on each Reindeer and
sped towards Rome. Exactly 4 hrs. later, Santa delivered the boxes and
headed home to Mrs. C.
Find the distance (in miles, rounded to the nearest hundred) between Sydney and Rome, then calculate Santa's average speed during his trip. Round Santa's speed to the nearest whole number.
First five correct emails share 50 extra credit points. One correct answer gets them all, two correct get 25 points each, etc....
* Information from the 2014 bestseller, "I Want to be an Algebra Teacher," by S. Claus
Find the distance (in miles, rounded to the nearest hundred) between Sydney and Rome, then calculate Santa's average speed during his trip. Round Santa's speed to the nearest whole number.
First five correct emails share 50 extra credit points. One correct answer gets them all, two correct get 25 points each, etc....
* Information from the 2014 bestseller, "I Want to be an Algebra Teacher," by S. Claus
Dec 16, 2014
Tuesday's Teaser: Christmas Comes Early
Consider this an early Christmas gift. It's not easy, easy, but definitely more figure-out-a-ble than others.
Your solution then, on or before the Winter Solstice. Work included, of course. If you are able to solve by this Friday, I'll double the bonus to 10 points! (equal to one test question) Here she is....
Your solution then, on or before the Winter Solstice. Work included, of course. If you are able to solve by this Friday, I'll double the bonus to 10 points! (equal to one test question) Here she is....
Dec 15, 2014
Daily Summary: December 15, 2014
Today we practiced our percent problem solving skills and reviewed for Tuesday's test. You can view the entire slideshow here.
Dec 13, 2014
Week In Review: December 8-12, 2014
Our focus all week has been the relationship between fractions, decimals & percents. There were two class work assignments given, the first on Tuesday, and the second on Thursday.
Friday, December 12
Thursday, December 11
Wednesday, December 10
Tuesday, December 9
Monday, December 8
Commonwealth Day
Friday, December 12
Thursday, December 11
Wednesday, December 10
Tuesday, December 9
Monday, December 8
Commonwealth Day
Dec 7, 2014
Khan Academy Topic Change
Week in Review: December 1-5, 2014
Nov 28, 2014
(Short) Week in Review: November 24-26, 2014
Inequalities was the focus this week. We also spent some time on fractions. Class Work 2.4, due Monday, December 1, can be found here.
Nov 26, 2014
Nov 22, 2014
After Inequalities, Then What?
For all of you forward looking students, here's what's up after our return from Thanksgiving break:
To get an idea of exactly what we'll be doing, check out the videos here and here. Both are < 5 min.
Our focus will be solving per cent problems and on the last four topics listed at the right.
For a good summary of what's in store for this unit, check out this page, or watch the short videos (< 2 minutes each) here and here.
To get an idea of exactly what we'll be doing, check out the videos here and here. Both are < 5 min.
Our focus will be solving per cent problems and on the last four topics listed at the right. For a good summary of what's in store for this unit, check out this page, or watch the short videos (< 2 minutes each) here and here.
Nov 21, 2014
Week in Review; November 17-20
Class Work 2.3 was assigned today. The practice focuses on compound and absolute value inequalities, but also has multi-step and translating problems. The class work can be found here.
Nov 20, 2014
Nov 16, 2014
For Your Viewing Pleasure
Seating Charts. Well, seating chart, actually. 3rd Period, check your initials to find your new home. The goal is, of course, to get all of us to learn and thus pass the class. That's what they pay me to do, so it's not punishment or personal.
The other periods are being worked on, but I'm not sure all of the other classes really need one right now. We'll see.
The other periods are being worked on, but I'm not sure all of the other classes really need one right now. We'll see.The Week in Review: Nov. 7-14
Friday, November 14
In case you missed it Friday. Lot's of new material on inequalities.
Wednesday, November 12
Warm-Up questions and the majority of class time reserved for class work 2.2. This Inequality practice document is due on Friday, Nov. 14 for full credit. You can find the document here.
Monday, November 10
Our focus is squarely on inequalities. Today's lesson covers one and two-step inequalities. The first class work for the 2nd quarter is assigned and is due on or before this Thursday.
Friday, November 7
Final Exams are complete so we turn our attention to Inequalities. Today is our first look at these "not equations", which are solved almost exactly like equations.
In case you missed it Friday. Lot's of new material on inequalities.
Wednesday, November 12
Warm-Up questions and the majority of class time reserved for class work 2.2. This Inequality practice document is due on Friday, Nov. 14 for full credit. You can find the document here.
Monday, November 10
Our focus is squarely on inequalities. Today's lesson covers one and two-step inequalities. The first class work for the 2nd quarter is assigned and is due on or before this Thursday.
Friday, November 7
Final Exams are complete so we turn our attention to Inequalities. Today is our first look at these "not equations", which are solved almost exactly like equations.
Nov 15, 2014
Nov 11, 2014
Tuesday's Teaser: Holiday Edition
You are downloading your new favorite movie, G.I. Joe, Real American Hero (movie trailer can be found here, 12 inch action figure and metal lunch box are here and here).
After 13 minutes, you have downloaded 26Mb.The whole movie is a 728 Mb download. At this rate, how long will it take to download the entire movie? Your answer should be in hours and minutes, rounded to the nearest minute, if necessary. That's it! We still have lots of perfectly fine bonus points just waiting to be adopted. *Bring yours home today. Good Luck.
* 5 bonus points per winner
Nov 10, 2014
Nov 8, 2014
Weekend Update
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
