Home Nugget #8
Assigned on Friday September 28, 2012
Due on Monday October 1, 2012
In Algebra 2 text,
Page 120 # 14 - 24 and 25
Page 121 # 27 - 29
Kindly use the graph paper I provided for the purpose of graphing your systems. Using the straightedge to draw your lines is also preferred.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Writing Linear Equations
Home Nugget #7
Assigned on Thursday September 27, 2012
Due on Friday September 28, 2012
In Algebra 2 text,
Page 83 # 13 - 23 odd and 24 - 29
Check odd-numbered solutions for accuracy.
Assigned on Thursday September 27, 2012
Due on Friday September 28, 2012
In Algebra 2 text,
Page 83 # 13 - 23 odd and 24 - 29
Check odd-numbered solutions for accuracy.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Test Today! Therefore, No Home Nugget is Being FORMALLY Assigned
However, you would be wise to review your notes on linear equations and really try to reach some conclusions as to why we have multiple ways to express the equation of a straight line.
Another avenue to pursue is to crack open lesson 2-4 and simply try out a bunch of the odd-numbered problems in the lesson and then check your answer in the back of the book.
For your reference, our next challenge is to delve into lesson 3-1 on solving systems of equations graphically. Once more, you are free to take a look at that section and preview the content we'll be addressing come Thursday.
Another avenue to pursue is to crack open lesson 2-4 and simply try out a bunch of the odd-numbered problems in the lesson and then check your answer in the back of the book.
For your reference, our next challenge is to delve into lesson 3-1 on solving systems of equations graphically. Once more, you are free to take a look at that section and preview the content we'll be addressing come Thursday.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Digging into the Real Meaning of Slope and Taking on Another Way to Write Linear Equations
Home Nugget #6
Assigned on Monday September 24, 2012
Due on Wednesday September 26, 2012
In Algebra 2 textbook,
Page 75 # 16, 18, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32, 36, 37
Page 76 # 41
Page 84 # 31 - 36, 38
Assigned on Monday September 24, 2012
Due on Wednesday September 26, 2012
In Algebra 2 textbook,
Page 75 # 16, 18, 25, 26, 27, 29, 32, 36, 37
Page 76 # 41
Page 84 # 31 - 36, 38
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Linear Equations and Different Representations they Assume
Home Nugget #5
Assigned on Wednesday September 19, 2012
Due on Monday September 24, 2012 (extension due to district testing this Friday)
In Algebra 2 textbook,
Page 69
# 18 - 21
# 35 - 37, 40 - 44
Assigned on Wednesday September 19, 2012
Due on Monday September 24, 2012 (extension due to district testing this Friday)
In Algebra 2 textbook,
Page 69
# 18 - 21
# 35 - 37, 40 - 44
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Adopting a Study Technique Designed to Promote Understanding as Opposed to Memorizing
Home Nugget #4
Assigned on Tuesday September 18, 2012
Due on Wednesday September 19, 2012
Take the AMC problem regarding the 'union of our two arithmetic progressions' and re-invent then solve it. We discussed how to change values without changing the core nature of the problem and how this technique leads to a genuine understanding of the content.
All of this work should be completed in your home nugget notebook. (The rewriting of the problem and its new solution)
Assigned on Tuesday September 18, 2012
Due on Wednesday September 19, 2012
Take the AMC problem regarding the 'union of our two arithmetic progressions' and re-invent then solve it. We discussed how to change values without changing the core nature of the problem and how this technique leads to a genuine understanding of the content.
All of this work should be completed in your home nugget notebook. (The rewriting of the problem and its new solution)
Monday, September 17, 2012
Looking Critically at Solving First Degree Equations
Home Nugget #3
Assigned on Monday September 17, 2012
Due on Tuesday September 18, 2012
In Algebra 2 Textbook,
Page 23
# 17 - 22
# 31 - 36
# 37 - 41
Assigned on Monday September 17, 2012
Due on Tuesday September 18, 2012
In Algebra 2 Textbook,
Page 23
# 17 - 22
# 31 - 36
# 37 - 41
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Classification and Properties of Real Numbers
Home Nugget #2
Assigned on Wednesday September 12, 2012
Originally due on Friday September 14, 2012,
now due on Monday September 17, 2012
From double-sided sheet:
1 - 2 Practice # 1 - 32
1 - 2 Word Problem Practice # 1 - 7
ALSO
Return your signed syllabus to class
NOTE to HONORS section:
Given that we did not have class on Thursday due to the 10th grade assembly, you will need to work through lesson 1-2 in the textbook over the weekend yourselves. You will be learning about the real number system and a good deal of the properties that are essentially the numerical rules we play by. Having done this, the home nugget should not prove beyond your capacity.
Assigned on Wednesday September 12, 2012
Originally due on Friday September 14, 2012,
now due on Monday September 17, 2012
From double-sided sheet:
1 - 2 Practice # 1 - 32
1 - 2 Word Problem Practice # 1 - 7
ALSO
Return your signed syllabus to class
NOTE to HONORS section:
Given that we did not have class on Thursday due to the 10th grade assembly, you will need to work through lesson 1-2 in the textbook over the weekend yourselves. You will be learning about the real number system and a good deal of the properties that are essentially the numerical rules we play by. Having done this, the home nugget should not prove beyond your capacity.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Evaluating Expressions and Formulas
Home Nugget #1
Assigned on Monday September 10, 2012
Due on Wednesday September 12, 2012
From Practice Sheets
1 - 1 Practice # 1 - 24 (be sure NOT to use a calculator)
1 - 1 Word Problem Practice # 1 - 6
Home Nugget Criteria:
1. All home nuggets should be completed in your homework notebook. The sheet from which the lesson was assigned gets placed in your math folder.
2. Anyone who picks up your home nugget should be able to make sense of your arguments. Present your work clearly.
3. You must always provide evidence of your thought process, whether in sentences or the math involved, but most often a combo of both.
4. You must always attempt ALL problems. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Home Nuggets Can Be Assessed in a Variety of Ways: Here are three of them.
A. By virtue of being in class, I assume that you have the lesson and give you full credit worth 2 points.
B. You are asked to hand in the lesson and I grade it based on the criteria described above. Now the lesson is worth 3 times as much, that is 6 points.
C. I use a random number generator to solicit one or two home nuggets from the class and grade those lessons for all to see under a document camera. ALL students now receive the same grade as those random students. This is a mechanism meant to encourage collective accountability.
Assigned on Monday September 10, 2012
Due on Wednesday September 12, 2012
From Practice Sheets
1 - 1 Practice # 1 - 24 (be sure NOT to use a calculator)
1 - 1 Word Problem Practice # 1 - 6
Home Nugget Criteria:
1. All home nuggets should be completed in your homework notebook. The sheet from which the lesson was assigned gets placed in your math folder.
2. Anyone who picks up your home nugget should be able to make sense of your arguments. Present your work clearly.
3. You must always provide evidence of your thought process, whether in sentences or the math involved, but most often a combo of both.
4. You must always attempt ALL problems. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Home Nuggets Can Be Assessed in a Variety of Ways: Here are three of them.
A. By virtue of being in class, I assume that you have the lesson and give you full credit worth 2 points.
B. You are asked to hand in the lesson and I grade it based on the criteria described above. Now the lesson is worth 3 times as much, that is 6 points.
C. I use a random number generator to solicit one or two home nuggets from the class and grade those lessons for all to see under a document camera. ALL students now receive the same grade as those random students. This is a mechanism meant to encourage collective accountability.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!
I'll be using this blog (for the time-being at least) to post assignment descriptions and any other useful information. Information for both of my advanced algebra sections can be found here.
Here's what you need to know for Monday.
Materials:
I like to keep things simple in this arena. All you will need for class are:
*Two one-subject notebooks (about 70 to 100 pages college ruled should do) You’ll use one for class notes and one for homework, which is periodically collected
*A folder with two pockets for handouts and graded work
*A book cover for your text (I recommend a paper shopping bag)
Advanced Preparation:
A. It is 2012 and just about everything is online. Including your math textbook. Now is the time to get access to it. Here’s how:
1. The website or URL is www.algebra2.com
2. You will see pictures of two textbooks. Click on the red one.
3. On the next page that loads choose student/parent center.
4. On the following page choose the link that reads Online Student Edition.
5. You should now be prompted for a student login: our code is F751A8B4D0 (that last character is a zero, not the letter O)
6. If all goes well, the book loads as a PDF file which can be opened using Adobe Acrobat software, which is free to download. You will also note that there is a toll-free phone number you can call to get technical help. Use it if you need to! I did and they were able to help me out.
Here's what you need to know for Monday.
Materials:
I like to keep things simple in this arena. All you will need for class are:
*Two one-subject notebooks (about 70 to 100 pages college ruled should do) You’ll use one for class notes and one for homework, which is periodically collected
*A folder with two pockets for handouts and graded work
*A book cover for your text (I recommend a paper shopping bag)
Advanced Preparation:
A. It is 2012 and just about everything is online. Including your math textbook. Now is the time to get access to it. Here’s how:
1. The website or URL is www.algebra2.com
2. You will see pictures of two textbooks. Click on the red one.
3. On the next page that loads choose student/parent center.
4. On the following page choose the link that reads Online Student Edition.
5. You should now be prompted for a student login: our code is F751A8B4D0 (that last character is a zero, not the letter O)
6. If all goes well, the book loads as a PDF file which can be opened using Adobe Acrobat software, which is free to download. You will also note that there is a toll-free phone number you can call to get technical help. Use it if you need to! I did and they were able to help me out.
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