Home Nugget #17 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Friday April 3, 2009
Due on Monday April 6, 2009
In Algebra I text,
Page 475 #20 - 25
Page 476 #26- 31 and #39-41
Page 477 #44 - 47
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, April 3, 2009
Thursday, April 2, 2009
A Philosophy of Perserverance: Continuing to Practice Factoring Polynomials and Solve Related Word Problems
Home Nugget #16 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Thursday April 2, 2009
Due on Friday April 3, 2009
From two-sided practice sheet titled "Chapter 8 Test Form 3" and "8-6 Word Problem Practice" all problems. All work and solutions should be completed on a separate sheet of paper.
ALSO
In Algebra I text, page 465 # 21, 22, 31
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 Thursday April 2, 2009
Due on Friday April 3, 2009
From two-sided practice sheet titled "Chapter 8 Test Form 3" and "8-6 Word Problem Practice" all problems. All work and solutions should be completed on a separate sheet of paper.
ALSO
In Algebra I text, page 465 # 21, 22, 31
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 1, 2009
Revisiting Chapters 2-1, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7 and 2-8
In order to avoid end-of-the-year panic and procrastination, we are beginning the practice/review process now to keep concepts fresh in our minds and accessible for our use. These lessons play an integral role in your ability to keep the big math picture in mind and should be investigated with as much focus and effort as possible.
Remember that CLASS CHALLENGE #8 this week is awarded to the class producing the most home nugget exemplars. Try to have your nugget be a part of this group.
Home Nugget #15 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Tuesday March 31, 2009
Due on Thursday April 2, 2009 (because there is an all-day field trip on Wednesday)
In Algebra I text,
Page 720 lesson 2-1 # 3 - 9
Page 721 lesson 2-5 # 3 - 10, 15 - 19
lesson 2-6 # 13 - 17
Page 722 lesson 27 # 4 - 9
lesson 2-8 # 4 - 7
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.
Remember that CLASS CHALLENGE #8 this week is awarded to the class producing the most home nugget exemplars. Try to have your nugget be a part of this group.
Home Nugget #15 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Tuesday March 31, 2009
Due on Thursday April 2, 2009 (because there is an all-day field trip on Wednesday)
In Algebra I text,
Page 720 lesson 2-1 # 3 - 9
Page 721 lesson 2-5 # 3 - 10, 15 - 19
lesson 2-6 # 13 - 17
Page 722 lesson 27 # 4 - 9
lesson 2-8 # 4 - 7
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, March 30, 2009
Ways to Prepare for Our Summative Assessment on Chapter 8
Students are very clear on the fact that the overarching theme of this chapter was to learn how to factor polynomials. What remains an issue however, is coming up with very focused strategies on how to approach problems when we seem to have so many factoring tools to choose from (i.e. GCF, grouping, difference of squares, perfect square trinomials and finding factors that sum up to specific middle terms)
The two practice tests handed out today in class go a long way in helping you prepare as do the practice tests at the end of chapter 8. The only 'guaranteed' way to be ready for an assessment is to simply put in the time and problem-solve so that none of the problems seems unfamiliar to you.
My mentality is giving an assessment is two-fold:
1. I want to see whether I have done a fair job of teaching the core content and that you have understood it. In effect, your grades are a reflection of my teaching efficiency.
2. I want to see that you can take the content you have learned and apply it to 'new' problem scenarios. This is the essence of critical and analytic thinking and while challenging, it is a neccessity.
Home Nugget #14 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Monday March 30, 2009
Due on Tuesday March 31, 2009
All problems that remain from the two sample tests handed out in class today. Just as important will be a commitment to study chapter 8 until you feel prepared for tomorrow's assessment.
The two practice tests handed out today in class go a long way in helping you prepare as do the practice tests at the end of chapter 8. The only 'guaranteed' way to be ready for an assessment is to simply put in the time and problem-solve so that none of the problems seems unfamiliar to you.
My mentality is giving an assessment is two-fold:
1. I want to see whether I have done a fair job of teaching the core content and that you have understood it. In effect, your grades are a reflection of my teaching efficiency.
2. I want to see that you can take the content you have learned and apply it to 'new' problem scenarios. This is the essence of critical and analytic thinking and while challenging, it is a neccessity.
Home Nugget #14 of the 4th Term
Assigned on Monday March 30, 2009
Due on Tuesday March 31, 2009
All problems that remain from the two sample tests handed out in class today. Just as important will be a commitment to study chapter 8 until you feel prepared for tomorrow's assessment.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
RESULTS OF TERM 4 CHALLENGES 5 & 6
This week's class challenge (see blog post for Sunday March 15 for explanation of challenge) results were as follows:
CHALLENGE #5: class participation according to a rubric which was as follows
Criteria 1: Intra-group dialogue
Criteria 2: Willingness on the part of individual's to venture responses in front of whole class
Criteria 3: Diligence (use of class time and resources, general productivity
Each category was graded on a scale of 1 - 4 and the rubric was applied 4 out of 5 days last week. A class could have therefore earned a maximum of 48 points.
Homeroom 216: 31 points
Homeroom 239: 32 points
Homeroom 242: 35 points WINNERS!
CHALLENGE #6: Home Nugget Submission Rate
Homeroom 216: 88% WINNERS!
Homeroom 239: 80%
Homeroom 242: 83%
Accordingly, each winning class is awarded a 1/2 percentage point to be applied to their overall grade. Congratulations to the winners.
CHALLENGE #5: class participation according to a rubric which was as follows
Criteria 1: Intra-group dialogue
Criteria 2: Willingness on the part of individual's to venture responses in front of whole class
Criteria 3: Diligence (use of class time and resources, general productivity
Each category was graded on a scale of 1 - 4 and the rubric was applied 4 out of 5 days last week. A class could have therefore earned a maximum of 48 points.
Homeroom 216: 31 points
Homeroom 239: 32 points
Homeroom 242: 35 points WINNERS!
CHALLENGE #6: Home Nugget Submission Rate
Homeroom 216: 88% WINNERS!
Homeroom 239: 80%
Homeroom 242: 83%
Accordingly, each winning class is awarded a 1/2 percentage point to be applied to their overall grade. Congratulations to the winners.
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