Home Nugget #5 of the Fifth Term
Assigned on Thursday May 7, 2009
Due on THURSDAY MAY 14, 2009
THE FOLLOWING LESSON IS WORTH 16 POINTS! You have a week to complete the assignment which is comprised of studying and solving problems from three different lessons, all relating to statistics and probability. We spoke at length about the challenges presented by these sorts of independent study assignments and students seem to acknowledge that there should be an emphasis on understanding as opposed to coverage, of material.
The hope is that by next Thursday, students will have sufficient exposure and practice in attempting problems to engage in a real discussion about topics of statistics and probability.
Read pages 642 - 644
Do pages 645 and 646 # 1 - 20
Read pages 650 - 652
Do page 653 # 1 - 20
Read pages 655 - 658
Do page 659 - 660 # 1 - 45
FCAs
8 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
8 points: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Too Much of a Good Thing? Taking a Second Crack at a Practice Test on Chapter 9
Home Nugget #4 of the Fifth Term
Assigned on Wednesday May 6, 2009
Due on Thursday May 7, 2009
Complete all questions from Chapter 9 Test Form C
Be sure to provide work/explanations/evidence where appropriate.
This home nugget now completes the FOURTH summative practice activity for this chapter. Students should be ready for anything at this point.
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 May 6, 2009
Due on Thursday May 7, 2009
Complete all questions from Chapter 9 Test Form C
Be sure to provide work/explanations/evidence where appropriate.
This home nugget now completes the FOURTH summative practice activity for this chapter. Students should be ready for anything at this point.
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, May 5, 2009
Tackling Chapter 9 Test Preparation with Gusto
Home Nugget #3 of the Fifth Term
Assigned on Tuesday May 5, 2009
Due on Wednesday May 6, 2009
Complete all questions from Chapter 9 Test Form 3
Be sure to provide work/explanations/evidence where appropriate.
Bear in mind that this version of the test is considered among the toughest of assessments so you should expect a good deal of challenge and rigor. The bright side is that if you can work your way through these problems, you are likely to perform well on any assessment I give.
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 May 5, 2009
Due on Wednesday May 6, 2009
Complete all questions from Chapter 9 Test Form 3
Be sure to provide work/explanations/evidence where appropriate.
Bear in mind that this version of the test is considered among the toughest of assessments so you should expect a good deal of challenge and rigor. The bright side is that if you can work your way through these problems, you are likely to perform well on any assessment I give.
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, May 4, 2009
The Fifth and Final Term is Underway! Look out July!
O.k., so the title is a little out of hand. But I think we should all allow ourselves the excitement.
Today I asked students what they want out of the course in this final term and the response was lukewarm in general. It is worth giving some thought to the idea that if you are uncertain about your goals and aspirations, it will be awfully difficult to derive anything meaningful from the course.
From my perspective, here are some of the things I am striving for:
1. Looking at multi-step and multi-layer problems that more closely resemble real-life situations and allow us to see real math applications.
2. Use this time to cast a look back at all the "big" themes from this year and be able to say with confidence that we have mastered these ideas and are ready to develop them further in future courses. The outcome we want to avoid is to feel that the summer will wipe away the gains we have made since September.
3. Continue to approach class in an explorations-based manner where students always take the lead on figuring things out and are then able to take ownership of material first-hand.
4. Stay committed to making good use of class and home time to practice note-taking, home nugget completing and reflection skills.
Be reminded that on the posting for Friday May 1, 2009 I specifically detail the home nugget conditions for the fifth term. Be mindful of these terms in the coming days.
Home Nugget #2 of the Fifth Term
Assigned on Monday May 4, 2009
Due on Tuesday May 5, 2009
In Algebra I text,
Page 521
Numbers 3 - 6, 9, 14 - 18, 21 - 24
SPECIAL FCAS!!! You need an analysis tonight!
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
1 point: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
1 point: bulleted analysis of the content/skills/ideas being illustrated by the lesson
Today I asked students what they want out of the course in this final term and the response was lukewarm in general. It is worth giving some thought to the idea that if you are uncertain about your goals and aspirations, it will be awfully difficult to derive anything meaningful from the course.
From my perspective, here are some of the things I am striving for:
1. Looking at multi-step and multi-layer problems that more closely resemble real-life situations and allow us to see real math applications.
2. Use this time to cast a look back at all the "big" themes from this year and be able to say with confidence that we have mastered these ideas and are ready to develop them further in future courses. The outcome we want to avoid is to feel that the summer will wipe away the gains we have made since September.
3. Continue to approach class in an explorations-based manner where students always take the lead on figuring things out and are then able to take ownership of material first-hand.
4. Stay committed to making good use of class and home time to practice note-taking, home nugget completing and reflection skills.
Be reminded that on the posting for Friday May 1, 2009 I specifically detail the home nugget conditions for the fifth term. Be mindful of these terms in the coming days.
Home Nugget #2 of the Fifth Term
Assigned on Monday May 4, 2009
Due on Tuesday May 5, 2009
In Algebra I text,
Page 521
Numbers 3 - 6, 9, 14 - 18, 21 - 24
SPECIAL FCAS!!! You need an analysis tonight!
2 points: all problems completed in their entirety. Your effort at the end of the lesson is as evident as at the start.
1 point: evidence/explanations for your thought/solution process is provided for ALL pertinent problems.
1 point: bulleted analysis of the content/skills/ideas being illustrated by the lesson
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