Among the proposed assessment changes in the 5th term is the notion that I will no longer consistently collect home nuggets. A significant number of students have misinterpreted this to mean that home nuggets are no longer relevant. Let me clarify again and add a stipulation.
In the 5th marking period, I will GENERALLY ask for a show of hands of those students who assert that they have completed their home nuggets according to the FCAs and would be confident in assuming they earn at least a 3. These students will automatically earn a 4 for that lesson.
HOWEVER, given that some students are still not convinced of the enormous value of completing lessons consistently and meaningfully, I will randomly collect lessons periodically to see first-hand whether lessons are being completed in actuality. Students who are found to have falsely claimed home nugget completion will suffer a three lesson penalty of three zeros.
The take-home message is: DO ALL HOME NUGGETS IN THEIR ENTIRETY. They are simply the best way to understand and improve on the content. You will be a better student and mathematician for the experience.
Home Nugget #1 of the 5th Term
Assigned on Friday May 1 , 2009
Due on Monday May 4, 2009
Finish ALL questions on the most recent MCAS packet. You should include all work and answers right on the papers. This will be our study guide for tackling specific content next week in anticipation of the actual exam.
ALSO
In Algebra I text,
Page 519 # 37 - 40
Page 520 # 41 - 51
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
ATTENTION!
Home Nuggets will continue to be assigned for the remainder of the year. They are intended to achieve a number of outcomes, namely to allow you to either explore or practice concepts. This is not a phenomenon specific only to a mathematics course but rather any pursuit.
Do all lessons in their entirety such that you can continue to learn mathematics in a meaningful way.
Home Nugget #27 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Thursday April 30, 2009
Due on Friday May 1, 2009
Read pages 510 - 512
Based on the reading, solve problems 1 - 10 on pages 512 & 513
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Home Nuggets will continue to be assigned for the remainder of the year. They are intended to achieve a number of outcomes, namely to allow you to either explore or practice concepts. This is not a phenomenon specific only to a mathematics course but rather any pursuit.
Do all lessons in their entirety such that you can continue to learn mathematics in a meaningful way.
Home Nugget #27 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Thursday April 30, 2009
Due on Friday May 1, 2009
Read pages 510 - 512
Based on the reading, solve problems 1 - 10 on pages 512 & 513
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Home Nugget #26 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Wednesday April 29, 2009
Due on Thursday April 30, 2009
Page 506 # 12, 15, 17 and 19 - 26
Page 507 # 30 - 41
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Assigned on Wednesday April 29, 2009
Due on Thursday April 30, 2009
Page 506 # 12, 15, 17 and 19 - 26
Page 507 # 30 - 41
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Exponential Functions - Familiar or Novel?
Home Nugget #25 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Tuesday April 28, 2009
Due on Wednesday April 29, 2009
Read pages 502 - 505 on exponential functions. Those of you who remember the book Growing, Growing, Growing from 7th grade will likely recall many of these concepts in great detail. Pay special attention to the examples provided.
Then solve problems 1 - 8 on pages 505 and 506. You will need graph paper in order to complete this assignment.
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Assigned on Tuesday April 28, 2009
Due on Wednesday April 29, 2009
Read pages 502 - 505 on exponential functions. Those of you who remember the book Growing, Growing, Growing from 7th grade will likely recall many of these concepts in great detail. Pay special attention to the examples provided.
Then solve problems 1 - 8 on pages 505 and 506. You will need graph paper in order to complete this assignment.
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Using the Quadratic Equation: More Than Meets the Eye
We are finally at a point where we can begin to discuss whether the quadratic formula is really the cure-all some students think it to be. In reality, the formula is only as effective as the person using it. Like any other formula, there is a story to be told about what its solutions mean and reveal about a quadratic function. The icing on the cake in this lesson we are in will be to make decisions about which solution techniques are most appropriate for given functions.
Use tonight's lesson as a chance to re-examine your use of the formula, what the discriminant means and to tackle some semi-puzzling word problems. Have fun. Seriously.
ALSO: YOU MUST BRING YOUR MATH TEXTBOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW! I AM BEING ASKED TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BOOKS. I MUST ACTUALLY SEE YOUR COPY WITH MY OWN EYES. Thank you.
Home Nugget #24 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Monday April 27, 2009
Due on Tuesday April 28, 2009
Page 497 # 9 - 17 and 23 - 25
Page 498 # 37 - 39 and 41 - 43
Page 499 # 54 - 62
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Use tonight's lesson as a chance to re-examine your use of the formula, what the discriminant means and to tackle some semi-puzzling word problems. Have fun. Seriously.
ALSO: YOU MUST BRING YOUR MATH TEXTBOOK TO CLASS TOMORROW! I AM BEING ASKED TO CONDUCT AN INVENTORY OF BOOKS. I MUST ACTUALLY SEE YOUR COPY WITH MY OWN EYES. Thank you.
Home Nugget #24 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Monday April 27, 2009
Due on Tuesday April 28, 2009
Page 497 # 9 - 17 and 23 - 25
Page 498 # 37 - 39 and 41 - 43
Page 499 # 54 - 62
FCAs
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
2 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
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