I shared these resources with students over the last few days of the school year and hope that there is sufficient diversity of topics to pique the interest of everyone.
Enjoy.
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ARO0EnlBvQCsZGNzenpnZ18yNDltdjl4aDdkOA&hl=en
Monday, June 21, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
What is Likely to Be Among Our Final Home Nuggets...
Home Nugget #17
Assigned on Monday June 14, 2010
Due on Friday June 18, 2010
(The home nugget has to be assigned over the course of the whole week because students will be taking their math finals on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday there is no school in observance of Bunker Hill Day.)
In Algebra I text,
Re-familiarize yourself with lessons 11-1 to 11-3, in particular lesson 11-3 on Multiplying Rational Expressions. Your last quiz of the school year will cover this content.
Solve:
Page 634 # 9 - 22
Page 592 # 9 - 16
Page 593 # 26, 27, 36, 37
Assigned on Monday June 14, 2010
Due on Friday June 18, 2010
(The home nugget has to be assigned over the course of the whole week because students will be taking their math finals on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday there is no school in observance of Bunker Hill Day.)
In Algebra I text,
Re-familiarize yourself with lessons 11-1 to 11-3, in particular lesson 11-3 on Multiplying Rational Expressions. Your last quiz of the school year will cover this content.
Solve:
Page 634 # 9 - 22
Page 592 # 9 - 16
Page 593 # 26, 27, 36, 37
Friday, June 11, 2010
Taking on Chapters 9 and 12 in Anticipation of the Final Exam
Home Nugget #16
Assigned on Friday June 11, 2010
Due on Monday June 14, 2010
Study Chapter 9 on quadratic and exponential functions
Study Chapter 12-1 to 12-3 on Sampling, Bias, Counting Principle, Permutations and Combinations.
These are the only remaining chapters for you to look over prior to the final exams on Tuesday and Wednesday. Chapter 10 content will also show up on my final but was covered recently.
Assigned on Friday June 11, 2010
Due on Monday June 14, 2010
Study Chapter 9 on quadratic and exponential functions
Study Chapter 12-1 to 12-3 on Sampling, Bias, Counting Principle, Permutations and Combinations.
These are the only remaining chapters for you to look over prior to the final exams on Tuesday and Wednesday. Chapter 10 content will also show up on my final but was covered recently.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Chapter 8 Review
In Algebra I text,
Page 461 # 1 - 10
Page 462 # 17 - 20, 24 - 27, 31
Page 463 # 34 - 37, 41 - 44
Page 464 # 46 - 49, 57 - 59
Page 461 # 1 - 10
Page 462 # 17 - 20, 24 - 27, 31
Page 463 # 34 - 37, 41 - 44
Page 464 # 46 - 49, 57 - 59
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Chapter 7 Review
Home Nugget #14
Assigned on Wednesday June 9, 2010
Due on Thursday June 10, 2010
Page 411 # 13 - 17, 24 - 29
Page 412 # 31 - 37, 41 - 43
Page 413 # 47 - 50
Page 415 # 7 - 12
Assigned on Wednesday June 9, 2010
Due on Thursday June 10, 2010
Page 411 # 13 - 17, 24 - 29
Page 412 # 31 - 37, 41 - 43
Page 413 # 47 - 50
Page 415 # 7 - 12
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Chapter 6 Review
Home Nugget #13
Assigned on Tuesday June 8, 2010
Due on Wednesday June 9, 2010
In Algebra I text,
page 346 # 1 - 10
page 347 # 13 - 15, 19 - 21
page 348 # 25 - 27, 30 - 32
page 349 # 34 - 36, 40 - 43
page 350 # 47, 48, 52, 53
Assigned on Tuesday June 8, 2010
Due on Wednesday June 9, 2010
In Algebra I text,
page 346 # 1 - 10
page 347 # 13 - 15, 19 - 21
page 348 # 25 - 27, 30 - 32
page 349 # 34 - 36, 40 - 43
page 350 # 47, 48, 52, 53
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Math Finals Loom Large
Home Nugget #12
Assigned on Monday June 7, 2010
Due on Tuesday June 8, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 285 #1 - 10
Page 286 #12 - 14 and 16-18
Page 287 #23, 24, 26, 27
Page 288 #33 - 35
Please be aware that I will solicit solutions to problems daily over the course of the next week. The same will be true of the chapter practice tests we will take daily.
Assigned on Monday June 7, 2010
Due on Tuesday June 8, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 285 #1 - 10
Page 286 #12 - 14 and 16-18
Page 287 #23, 24, 26, 27
Page 288 #33 - 35
Please be aware that I will solicit solutions to problems daily over the course of the next week. The same will be true of the chapter practice tests we will take daily.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Lots of Important Content Announcements
Home Nugget #11
Assigned on Tuesday June 1, 2010
Due on Monday June 7, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Read Lesson 11-3 Multiplying Rational Expressions for understanding.
Then, solve:
Page 592 # 1 - 7 odd and 17 - 25
Page 593 # 28 - 35
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Guide-To Chapter 10 is due this Friday June 4, 2010 and is worth 15% of the term grade!
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Based on abysmal student effort the last few days, a content specific notice is being provided to students and also posted here for your reference.
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcszzgg_247dncv57g7
Assigned on Tuesday June 1, 2010
Due on Monday June 7, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Read Lesson 11-3 Multiplying Rational Expressions for understanding.
Then, solve:
Page 592 # 1 - 7 odd and 17 - 25
Page 593 # 28 - 35
*****************************************************************************
Guide-To Chapter 10 is due this Friday June 4, 2010 and is worth 15% of the term grade!
*****************************************************************************
Based on abysmal student effort the last few days, a content specific notice is being provided to students and also posted here for your reference.
http://docs.google.com/View?id=dcszzgg_247dncv57g7
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Making Steady Progress into Chapter 11
Home Nugget #10
Assigned on Friday May 2, 2010
Due on Tuesday June 1, 2010 (Monday is Memorial Day)
Read lesson 11-2 on Rational Expressions Pages 583 - 585
Solve the following:
Page 586 # 1 - 11 odd and 18 - 21
Page 587 # 32 - 38 even and 40 - 44
*****On Friday, May 28 students were also provided with directions to their final guide-to for the school year. The lesson will count in place of a math journal for the 5th term, meaning it constitutes 15% of the total term grade. The due date is Friday June 4, 2010.******
Assigned on Friday May 2, 2010
Due on Tuesday June 1, 2010 (Monday is Memorial Day)
Read lesson 11-2 on Rational Expressions Pages 583 - 585
Solve the following:
Page 586 # 1 - 11 odd and 18 - 21
Page 587 # 32 - 38 even and 40 - 44
*****On Friday, May 28 students were also provided with directions to their final guide-to for the school year. The lesson will count in place of a math journal for the 5th term, meaning it constitutes 15% of the total term grade. The due date is Friday June 4, 2010.******
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Reviewing Chapter 4: Preparing for the Final Exam
Home Nugget #9
Assigned on Wednesday May 26, 2010
Due on Friday May 28, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 243 # 11 - 15 and 20, 21
Page 244 # 23 - 28 and 34 - 38
Page 245 # 39 - 40 and 43 - 47
Page 246 # 48 - 52, 54, 55, 57
As has recently been the case with these lessons that cover review material for the final exam, we will check 10 problems for accuracy in order to determine the score for the lesson. The lesson is therefore worth 10 points as compared to the customary 4 points.
Assigned on Wednesday May 26, 2010
Due on Friday May 28, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 243 # 11 - 15 and 20, 21
Page 244 # 23 - 28 and 34 - 38
Page 245 # 39 - 40 and 43 - 47
Page 246 # 48 - 52, 54, 55, 57
As has recently been the case with these lessons that cover review material for the final exam, we will check 10 problems for accuracy in order to determine the score for the lesson. The lesson is therefore worth 10 points as compared to the customary 4 points.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Breaking into Rational Expressions with an Introduction in Inverse Variation
Home Nugget #8
Assigned on Monday May 24, 2010
Due on Wednesday May 26, 2010
Read pages 577-579 lesson 11-1 on Inverse Variation
Solve:
Page 580 # 9 - 21 odd, 24
Page 581 # 29 - 33, 35
Come prepared with content-specific questions.
Assigned on Monday May 24, 2010
Due on Wednesday May 26, 2010
Read pages 577-579 lesson 11-1 on Inverse Variation
Solve:
Page 580 # 9 - 21 odd, 24
Page 581 # 29 - 33, 35
Come prepared with content-specific questions.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Two-Pronged Attack: Looking Back at Chapter 3 and Anticipating A Quiz on Lessons 10-4 to 10-6
Home Nugget #7
Assigned on Friday May 21, 2010
Due on Monday May 24, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 177 # 1 - 10
Page 179 # 21 - 27
Page 181 # 1 - 25
All of the preceding problems are drawn from chapter 3 and are part of our ongoing effort to re-familiarize ourselves with content in anticipation of our course final exam in June.
ALSO
Early next week you will have a quiz on lessons 10-4 to 10-6 covering the Pythagorean Theorem, Distance Formula and Similar Triangles. Be advised that a good source of potential questions are your class notes, in particular the PTP questions I asked for each lesson. Later in the week we will have a summative assessment on all of chapter 10.
Assigned on Friday May 21, 2010
Due on Monday May 24, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 177 # 1 - 10
Page 179 # 21 - 27
Page 181 # 1 - 25
All of the preceding problems are drawn from chapter 3 and are part of our ongoing effort to re-familiarize ourselves with content in anticipation of our course final exam in June.
ALSO
Early next week you will have a quiz on lessons 10-4 to 10-6 covering the Pythagorean Theorem, Distance Formula and Similar Triangles. Be advised that a good source of potential questions are your class notes, in particular the PTP questions I asked for each lesson. Later in the week we will have a summative assessment on all of chapter 10.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Not Backing Down: Continuing Our Assault on the Distance Formula, Similar Triangles and Radical Expressions
Home Nugget # 6
Assigned on Wednesday May 19, 2010
Due on Friday May 20, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 570 # 42 - 53
Page 737 # 9 - 28
NOTE:
It is uncertain whether or not we will actually have math class on Thursday or Friday because we are administering the Science MCAS. Regardless of whether we meet or not, all students are responsible for dropping off this home nugget on Friday.
Furthermore, students should expect a quiz early next week on:
The Pythagorean Theorem
The Distance Formula
Similar Triangles
(lessons 10-4 to 10-6)
Later in the week, we will likely have a summative assessment on all of chapter 10.
Assigned on Wednesday May 19, 2010
Due on Friday May 20, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 570 # 42 - 53
Page 737 # 9 - 28
NOTE:
It is uncertain whether or not we will actually have math class on Thursday or Friday because we are administering the Science MCAS. Regardless of whether we meet or not, all students are responsible for dropping off this home nugget on Friday.
Furthermore, students should expect a quiz early next week on:
The Pythagorean Theorem
The Distance Formula
Similar Triangles
(lessons 10-4 to 10-6)
Later in the week, we will likely have a summative assessment on all of chapter 10.
Monday, May 17, 2010
A Look Back at Chapter 2 Solving Linear Equations in Anticipation of the Math Final
Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Monday May 17, 2010
Due on Wednesday May 19, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Page 134 # 44 - 52
Page 135 # 1 - 25
*This home nugget is worth 10 points and will be graded on the basis of 10 questions selected for accuracy.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Exploring Similar Triangles as an Extension of Radical Expressions
Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Friday May 14, 2010
Due on Monday May 17, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Read lesson 10-6 on similar triangles for comprehension. Then, solve:
Page 563 # 7 - 21 odd, 22
Page 564 # 23 - 30
ALSO!
For lessons 10-4 and 10-5, I came up with Prime Time Problem (PTP) questions to determine not just whether you investigated each lesson, but whether you developed a deep understanding. Let's turn the tables. This weekend, I'd like you to:
1. Develop
2. Write out
3. Answer
five questions that are grounded in lesson 10-6 and are of the same caliber as the questions I designed for you. Those of you who take good class notes will be able to refer back to the questions I am referencing from lesson 10-4 and 10-5.
Assigned on Friday May 14, 2010
Due on Monday May 17, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Read lesson 10-6 on similar triangles for comprehension. Then, solve:
Page 563 # 7 - 21 odd, 22
Page 564 # 23 - 30
ALSO!
For lessons 10-4 and 10-5, I came up with Prime Time Problem (PTP) questions to determine not just whether you investigated each lesson, but whether you developed a deep understanding. Let's turn the tables. This weekend, I'd like you to:
1. Develop
2. Write out
3. Answer
five questions that are grounded in lesson 10-6 and are of the same caliber as the questions I designed for you. Those of you who take good class notes will be able to refer back to the questions I am referencing from lesson 10-4 and 10-5.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Preparing for an Assessment on Lessons 10-1 to 10-4
Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Thursday May 13, 2010
Due on Friday May 14, 2010
From Practice Sheet 10-1 # 1 - 9, 16 - 19, 25 - 27
From Study Guide/Prevention Sheet 10-2 # 5 - 7, 9 - 11, 13 - 17
Assigned on Thursday May 13, 2010
Due on Friday May 14, 2010
From Practice Sheet 10-1 # 1 - 9, 16 - 19, 25 - 27
From Study Guide/Prevention Sheet 10-2 # 5 - 7, 9 - 11, 13 - 17
Monday, May 10, 2010
Realizing That Radical Expressions Play A Role in All Kinds of Math Applications, Incluiding Distance Between Two Points
Home Nugget #2
Assigned on Monday May 10, 2010 (written on the board in my absence by Mr. MacLeod and re-emphasized by the substitute teacher)
Due on Thursday May 13, 2010 (students are taking the Math MCAS on Tues. and Wed.)
In Algebra I textbook,
Read/explore lesson 10-5 (pages 555-556)
Then, solve:
Page 557 # 11 - 20
Page 558 #24 - 32, 35, 37
Assigned on Monday May 10, 2010 (written on the board in my absence by Mr. MacLeod and re-emphasized by the substitute teacher)
Due on Thursday May 13, 2010 (students are taking the Math MCAS on Tues. and Wed.)
In Algebra I textbook,
Read/explore lesson 10-5 (pages 555-556)
Then, solve:
Page 557 # 11 - 20
Page 558 #24 - 32, 35, 37
Friday, May 7, 2010
And So Begins the Fifth and Final Marking Period of the 2010 School Year...
Home Nugget #1
Assigned on Friday May 7, 2010
Due on Monday May 10, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Pages 568 and 569 # 9 - 41
These problems are all drawn from lessons 10-1 to 10-4 and are meant to be part of an ongoing effort to provide students with what they admit they sorely lack; practice. We have had three quizzes on these topics thus far and will have a summative test this coming Friday.
Assigned on Friday May 7, 2010
Due on Monday May 10, 2010
In Algebra I text,
Pages 568 and 569 # 9 - 41
These problems are all drawn from lessons 10-1 to 10-4 and are meant to be part of an ongoing effort to provide students with what they admit they sorely lack; practice. We have had three quizzes on these topics thus far and will have a summative test this coming Friday.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Linking Radical Expressions with the Quadratic Formula and its Applications
Home Nugget #30
Assigned on Thursday May 6, 2010
Due on Friday May 7, 2010
LAST HOME NUGGET OF THE 4th TERM!
Read through lesson 10-4 in your Algebra I book for understanding. This is a independent study that assumes you have had previous experience with the Pythagorean Theorem.
Then, solve:
Page 552 # 11 - 27 odd
Page 553 # 38 - 40 and 43 - 46
Assigned on Thursday May 6, 2010
Due on Friday May 7, 2010
LAST HOME NUGGET OF THE 4th TERM!
Read through lesson 10-4 in your Algebra I book for understanding. This is a independent study that assumes you have had previous experience with the Pythagorean Theorem.
Then, solve:
Page 552 # 11 - 27 odd
Page 553 # 38 - 40 and 43 - 46
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Dipping Back Into Chapter 1 of our Algebra book
Home Nugget #29
Assigned on Tuesday May 4, 2010
Due on Thursday May 6, 2010
Taking two nights to complete, this nugget continues our attempts at looking back through past content. It is our second attempt at topics from chapter 1.
Pages 61 to 64 problems 8 - 63
GRADING:
10 questions will be selected and graded for accuracy, meaning that the nugget will not count for 4 points but rather 10.
Assigned on Tuesday May 4, 2010
Due on Thursday May 6, 2010
Taking two nights to complete, this nugget continues our attempts at looking back through past content. It is our second attempt at topics from chapter 1.
Pages 61 to 64 problems 8 - 63
GRADING:
10 questions will be selected and graded for accuracy, meaning that the nugget will not count for 4 points but rather 10.
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