Submit your answer, work included, before the end of the day named after the Norse goddess of love, Fredja.
Apr 14, 2015
Tuesday's Teaser
If you like getting tickled with
a hammer, this one's for you. In keeping with our current look at
solving quadratic equations, today's, er..challenge shall we say,
ultimately requires you to solve the quadratic (Hint: There are three
solutions).
Submit your answer, work included, before the end of the day named after the Norse goddess of love, Fredja.
Submit your answer, work included, before the end of the day named after the Norse goddess of love, Fredja.
Apr 5, 2015
Google Drive Formatting Issues
As I've mentioned before, Google drive doesn't format Word documents very well. When you click on a linked document (like the 4th qtr. Khan Academy checklist), the formatting looks messed up. However, if you download the document and open it in Word, all of the formatting issues go away.
But what if you don't have Word on your computer? In that case I highly recommend you download the free Open Office software. You can open and create documents in Word and the formatting is exact. There's even a program that works perfectly with PowerPoint. And again, it's free.
But what if you don't have Word on your computer? In that case I highly recommend you download the free Open Office software. You can open and create documents in Word and the formatting is exact. There's even a program that works perfectly with PowerPoint. And again, it's free. Download the 4th Qtr. Khan Academy Checklist
Every Khan Academy topic for the fourth quarter, with due dates, in a single document.
Download, use the checklist, and know you've completed all the assignments. Finish weeks ahead of time if you can, it's up to you. Get the checklist here.
Apr 4, 2015
3rd Quarter's 'No Risk' Final Exam
As you know, our final exam came sooner than expected, and our review time was interrupted by the Aspire test. Even though many of you did quite well given the circumstances, I've decided to grade the final exam like this:
1. If your final exam grade is higher than the average of all your other grades, your score will count and raise your overall grade.
2. If your final exam grade is lower than the average of your other grades, your grade will match the average and not change your grade at all.
For example, your grades for the other 4 categories are:
ClassWrk Homewk(Khan) Tests Notebook = **Average
80 70 70 90 74%
If your final exam grade is >74% (say 90%), it will be recorded as 90%, and your overall grade will rise to 77%
If your final exam grade is less than 74, your final exam score will be recorded as 74%, and your grade will not change.
Questions? Please email or ask when we get back.
Enjoy the rest of your break.
If you're curious, here are the actual final exam grades.
**Categories are weighted, which is why the average may not be what you'd expect.
1. If your final exam grade is higher than the average of all your other grades, your score will count and raise your overall grade.
2. If your final exam grade is lower than the average of your other grades, your grade will match the average and not change your grade at all.
For example, your grades for the other 4 categories are:
ClassWrk Homewk(Khan) Tests Notebook = **Average
80 70 70 90 74%
If your final exam grade is >74% (say 90%), it will be recorded as 90%, and your overall grade will rise to 77%
If your final exam grade is less than 74, your final exam score will be recorded as 74%, and your grade will not change.
Questions? Please email or ask when we get back.
Enjoy the rest of your break.
If you're curious, here are the actual final exam grades.
**Categories are weighted, which is why the average may not be what you'd expect.
Apr 3, 2015
Tuesday's Teaser, April Edition
Let's call it April's challenge instead. All you have to do is beat my best score in either of these challenges. The winner of each of these two challenges (if there is a winner) will receive a $10 gift certificate to Subway. The deadline is April 30, but beware, I'm going to try and best my top score as the month goes on, so bring your 'A' game.
First Up:
Head on over to the eyeballing game and beat my best score of 7.42 (proof below). Send me a screenshot of the graph that appears on the left for proof. I plan on lowering this score big time, so be prepared to go low, very low.
Next Challenge:
Some might call it basketball, but I prefer to think of it as "Is your parabola correct?" Get the parabola correct, score points.
Beat this and Eat Fresh.
First Up:
Head on over to the eyeballing game and beat my best score of 7.42 (proof below). Send me a screenshot of the graph that appears on the left for proof. I plan on lowering this score big time, so be prepared to go low, very low.
Next Challenge:
Some might call it basketball, but I prefer to think of it as "Is your parabola correct?" Get the parabola correct, score points.Beat this and Eat Fresh.
Mar 28, 2015
Test Results: Factoring Polynomials
Get 'em here.
Mar 25, 2015
Class Summary: March 25, 2015
We continue our march to the end of March by reviewing for Friday's test and by learning new factoring methods. We are working on CW 3.10, and a separate study guide for the upcoming test. Both documents are linked here.
Mar 24, 2015
Tuesday's Teaser: Covenant Day Edition
*What better way
to spend part of your
holiday other than
taking down the beast shown below.
Simplify completely, showing your work. Get the answer to me before 3:00 Friday and the bonus is yours. (equal to one correct test question)
Make your own pledge, promise, commitment, agreement....... to slay this monster:
* don't forget your Khan Academy
Mar 23, 2015
Class Summary: March 23, 2015
A very important day as we review for Friday's test and learn two more factoring concepts. Review the slideshow closely if you need additional help.
Mar 22, 2015
Preparing For Friday's Test
March 27th is our first of two tests on factoring polynomials. These two tests are 7's or 8's on the difficulty scale; preparing early is your best option.
The two documents linked below will help your preparation. The first, Class Work 3.10 also includes a step-by-step guide to each of the factoring methods we have or will cover.
Some, but not all of the factoring methods we have learned so far will be on the test. The test review tells you exactly which ones will be covered, and has sample problems nearly identical to what you'll see on Friday.
Remember, since there are different types of polynomials and factoring methods, you'll need to recognize what type of polynomial you are dealing with, and then match the factoring method for that type. Practice, that's all you really need.
The two documents linked below will help your preparation. The first, Class Work 3.10 also includes a step-by-step guide to each of the factoring methods we have or will cover.
Some, but not all of the factoring methods we have learned so far will be on the test. The test review tells you exactly which ones will be covered, and has sample problems nearly identical to what you'll see on Friday.
Remember, since there are different types of polynomials and factoring methods, you'll need to recognize what type of polynomial you are dealing with, and then match the factoring method for that type. Practice, that's all you really need.
Mar 17, 2015
Class Summaries: March 17-18, 2015
Factoring polynomials by various methods is our theme this week and next. Check the slides for all the details.
Class Work 3.9 can be found here, and is due no later than Friday, March 20, 2015
March 18, 2015
March 17, 2015
Class Work 3.9 can be found here, and is due no later than Friday, March 20, 2015
March 18, 2015
March 17, 2015
Mar 15, 2015
No School Monday, March 16, 2015
It's not yet a typhoon, but as of noon Sunday, the tropical storm was basically right on top of us. Enjoy the day off Monday, the weather should be much improved.
See you on St. Patrick's day.
Mar 14, 2015
A Resource for All Your Factoring Needs
This 63-slide monster covers every topic we will be learning the next four weeks. Click on the section you're interested in, and check out the step-by-step process for correct solutions every time.
Practice problems for each section; answers included for your instant feedback.
Google drive, while making sharing document very easy, still has a problem with formatting and fonts. Things can look garbled and unreadable some time.
If you do not have PowerPoint on your computer, you can download PowerPoint Viewer for free. With the viewer, everything will work and look like it should.
Mar 13, 2015
Polynomial Operations Test Results
Final Score: Students: 1 Test: 0
21 people earned perfect 10's...
By far the highest total this year.
Nice Work; Get your score here.
Mar 11, 2015
Class Summary: March 9-10, 2015
Polynomials of all shapes, sizes and operations. Get all the information you need in the slideshows below. Class work 3.8 is found here.
March 10, 2015
March 9, 2015
March 10, 2015
March 9, 2015
Mar 10, 2015
Tuesday's Teaser
At one time, this problem may have seemed difficult, even impossible. Not any more, though. Solve and send your solution before the most unlucky day on the calendar, and the ten points are yours.
Mar 8, 2015
Class Summary; March 6, 2016
We continue our journey into polynomials with the inclusion of multiplication. Class work is the same as Wednesday, and is found on the previous post.
Class Summary; March 4, 2015
All polynomials, all the time. Mostly simplifying, adding & subtracting; it's all in the slideshow. View it here or download.
Class Work 3.7 is here.
Class Work 3.7 is here.
3rd. Qtr. Progress Report
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