With such a great response to my first extra credit assignment, I thought I would try it again.
Math is in the news all of the time, so often many don't realize it. Your assignment is:
1. Find a news article from a newpaper or news related website (CNN, Chicagotribune.com, etc.) that has a math term in it.
2. Print out the article and highlight the word(s).
3. Explain what the word means within the context of the article. (only a few sentences.
You may find up to five articles (or different words in one article) for two points each.
Example - from http://edition.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/28/swine.flu.international/
...The median age of all the U.S. cases is 16 years...
This means that the middle age of all cases is 16. This is used over the mean to account for extremes (young or old) on either end.
This extra credit assignment is due NEXT Wednesday, May 6th.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Summer is coming!
In honor of the coming season I am offering an extra credit assignment for any student who reads this and completes the assignment below by Wednesday, April 29th.
Do your own research on the importance of wearing sunscreen. Write a one page paper about ANYTHING to do with sunscreen (which is best, skin cancer prevention...). You must include one graph supporting your paper. Your graph may be self created or something found elsewhere. You might want to find your graph first, then do research. The paper and graph are due by the end of the day Wednesday, April 29th.
Do your own research on the importance of wearing sunscreen. Write a one page paper about ANYTHING to do with sunscreen (which is best, skin cancer prevention...). You must include one graph supporting your paper. Your graph may be self created or something found elsewhere. You might want to find your graph first, then do research. The paper and graph are due by the end of the day Wednesday, April 29th.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Update 4/14
In Algebra we are nearing the end of our study of rational functions. We have spent this week performing operations with rational expressions. This is a topic students typically struggle with because it is built on their foundation of knowledge with fractions (the dreaded topic with junior high students!)
In math we have been studying linear functions since right after ISAT tests. It have been a great unit to start using the interactive whiteboard in my classroom. It has really added to the visual explanations in this particular unit. We will finish up this chapter on Friday with a test over all of Chapter 11.
In math we have been studying linear functions since right after ISAT tests. It have been a great unit to start using the interactive whiteboard in my classroom. It has really added to the visual explanations in this particular unit. We will finish up this chapter on Friday with a test over all of Chapter 11.
Friday, March 20, 2009
ONE MORE WEEK!!
As always the last week before Spring Break will be a busy one. Students in math will have quizzes Tuesday and Friday and students in Algebra will have a test of Chapter 10 on Wednesday.
In math students will continue their study of linear equations. We will spend next week focusing on slope and intercepts. It has been fun using the new mimio board to get the students involved in the lessons. I look forward to the rest of the year and using the new technology to engage students.
In Algebra we will review for the Chapter 10 test on Monday and Tuesday and spend Thursday and Friday studying inverse relations. We will begin using the mimio in class as well!
In math students will continue their study of linear equations. We will spend next week focusing on slope and intercepts. It has been fun using the new mimio board to get the students involved in the lessons. I look forward to the rest of the year and using the new technology to engage students.
In Algebra we will review for the Chapter 10 test on Monday and Tuesday and spend Thursday and Friday studying inverse relations. We will begin using the mimio in class as well!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Update
This week in Algebra we will continue our study of quadratic functions. We will have a quiz on Thursday over everything through 10.4.
Math will continue with linear functions. We will have a quiz Thursday over 11.2-11.3.
Congrats to the Mr. Dodd and the 8th grade boy's basketball team on their victory Friday night!!
Math will continue with linear functions. We will have a quiz Thursday over 11.2-11.3.
Congrats to the Mr. Dodd and the 8th grade boy's basketball team on their victory Friday night!!
Friday, March 6, 2009
ISAT testing is over!
This week has been a long one for both the students and teachers. Students have done an outstanding job taking ISATs and deserve a relaxing weekend before starting a new trimester.
Monday starts the third and final trimester for the eighth graders. I am looking forward teaching the students in math during this time. It is a time where most of the math they are learning is new to them and it makes my job really fun!
In math we will be starting our study of linear functions. This is a huge stepping stone to Algebra 1. Success with this chapter will definitely get the students a step ahead in high school.
In Algebra we will be continuing our study of quadratic functions.
All of my classes will be using the new interactive whiteboard all next week in my classroom. (YEA!) I do not have one permanently, but one of the great features of this whiteboard is that it is portable.
Monday starts the third and final trimester for the eighth graders. I am looking forward teaching the students in math during this time. It is a time where most of the math they are learning is new to them and it makes my job really fun!
In math we will be starting our study of linear functions. This is a huge stepping stone to Algebra 1. Success with this chapter will definitely get the students a step ahead in high school.
In Algebra we will be continuing our study of quadratic functions.
All of my classes will be using the new interactive whiteboard all next week in my classroom. (YEA!) I do not have one permanently, but one of the great features of this whiteboard is that it is portable.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
ISATS!
This week all students will be taking ISAT tests. It is important that students get a good night sleep and eat a good breakfast each morning. Math homework will be kept to a minimum. This would be a great time to reflect on the past two trimesters and set goals for the third and final trimester of the school year.
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